"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (7 Viewers)

• Sep 21, 2024

• #33,901

SaparotRob

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• Sep 21, 2024

• #33,902

GTX

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This appears to have been missed last year:

Our First Look At Ukraine's UH-60 Black Hawk In Action

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence directorate says the Black Hawk is better than the old Soviet helicopters it uses, and it wants more.

www.twz.com

Still only 2 in service it appears:

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,903

GTX

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Wave of Ukrainian drones strike Russian military depots destroying 'at least 2,000 tons' of arms

A night-time drone strike targets multiple arms and ammunition depots in Russia's south and north-west.

www.abc.net.au

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,904

Snowman

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AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon To Equip Ukraine's F-16s: Report

JSOW was always the most likely standoff munition to equip Ukraine's donated F-16s and it can provide precision attack capabilities over about 70 miles.

www.twz.com

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,905

Snowman

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View: https://x.com/Tendar/status/1837468347513942193

View: https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1837551280249594184

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,906

SaparotRob

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I'm hoping Ukraine bagged a few planes at that airport.

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,907

GTX

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiAWQ0h7g-g

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,908

GTX

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9GS2yTROxA

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,909

GTX

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Ukraine in talks for Gripen and Eurofighter jets

Ukraine is in discussions with its European allies to secure Swedish-made Gripen and European Eurofighter jets as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize its air force. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed the negotiations during a national television broadcast, citing progress in...

defence-blog.com

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,910

GTX

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Guess you should have kept that carrier in good condition boys...

Russia forms assault group from aircraft carrier crew

Russia's military has formed a mechanized assault group, codenamed "Fregat," using the crew of its only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, according to a report from Militarnyi. According to the report, the battalion is composed of personnel from military unit No. 78987. The formation of...

defence-blog.com

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,911

GTX

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Ukrainian Drones Just Blew Up 2,000 Tons Of Ammo in Southern Russia

The ammo stockpile in Tikhoretsk is—or was—one of the biggest in Russia.

www.forbes.com

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,912

GTX

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Ukraine Is Now Able To Produce 155mm Artillery Shells And Howitzers

Moving forward, Ukraine is in a more sustainable position, now having the capability to produce both 155mm howitzers and the corresponding artillery shells.

www.forbes.com

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,913

GTX

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Nearly $6B in Ukraine aid at risk if Congress doesn’t act by month-end

The Biden administration has asked Congress to include the funding authority in any continuing resolution lawmakers may manage to pass by Sept. 30.

www.defensenews.com

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,914

GTX

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Ukraine's air defence units destroy 71 Russian drones, Ukraine's air force says

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,915

Thumpalumpacus

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SaparotRob said:

I'm hoping Ukraine bagged a few planes at that airport.

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... and better yet, pilots.

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,916

GrauGeist

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GTX said:

Guess you should have kept that carrier in good condition boys...

Russia forms assault group from aircraft carrier crew

Russia's military has formed a mechanized assault group, codenamed "Fregat," using the crew of its only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, according to a report from Militarnyi. According to the report, the battalion is composed of personnel from military unit No. 78987. The formation of...

defence-blog.com

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Using sailors and airmen for infantry and mechanized assignments speaks loudly about Russia's manpower situation.

It also jeopardizes their carrier ops, since Russia is committing a highly specialized group of sailors who's experience may not be passed down if they get killed or disabled.

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,917

Thumpalumpacus

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GrauGeist said:

Using sailors and airmen for infantry and mechanized assignments speaks loudly about Russia's manpower situation.

It also jeopardizes their carrier ops, since Russia is committing a highly specialized group of sailors who's experience may not be passed down if they get killed or disabled.

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Can they tow it fast enough to generate a headwind?

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,918

buffnut453

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Thumpalumpacus said:

Can they tow it fast enough to generate a headwind?

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The don't need to tow it...they just sail it downhill.

 

• Sep 22, 2024

• #33,919

Thumpalumpacus

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buffnut453 said:

The don't need to tow it...they just sail it downhill.

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Russian tech FTW!

 

• Sep 23, 2024

• #33,920

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RogerdeLluria

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Speaking of Russian tech. They recently tested an RS-28 Sarmat to intimidate the world.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/russian-missile-failed-during-test-researchers-imagery-indicate-2024-09-23/

According to article "this is the fourth successive test failure of Sarmat"