"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (9 Viewers)
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Thumpalumpacus
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I imagine the question is more, "Sir, how may I better fellate you?'
Though I'm not sure which one would be asking.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Bring 'em in on high. Let's see how good the Russian air defense is. F-16s, Mirage 2000s, ATACMS, Patriots and good 'ol drones working with all manner of AWACS could deal with what lights up.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
... or bring 'em in low -- they have TERCOM -- and let the QF-111s take out the SAM sites so that the wider air battle with be tilted more in Ukraine's favor.
One thing Gen Horner got absolutely right from the beginning to the end of Desert Storm was the immediate and ongoing suppression of Iraqi AA assets in order to facilitate the wider air campaign.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Rheinmetall has launched its first factory in Ukraine, with a second facility nearing completion, according to Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger's interview with TSN.
The German defense giant is now set to produce advanced armored vehicles and ammunition domestically, with the first batch of the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) expected by the end of the year.
As Rheinmetall expands its Ukrainian footprint, Papperger disclosed that plans are underway to build additional facilities, including a munitions factory and a specialized plant for gunpowder production. "We are fully committed to supporting Ukraine's defense industry, ensuring that essential equipment can be produced and maintained within the country," said Papperger.
The Lynx IFV, first unveiled in 2016, is Rheinmetall's flagship combat vehicle, designed to withstand rigorous battlefield conditions while adapting to evolving mission needs. It comes in two primary configurations: the KF31 model, with a weight of up to 38 tons, features a 755-horsepower engine, achieving speeds of up to 65 km/h. The larger KF41 variant can weigh up to 50 tons, powered by a 1,140-horsepower engine capable of reaching 70 km/h.
Lynx's protective features include armor plating crafted from ballistic steel, integrated with dual-hull reinforcement to mitigate damage from blasts. Additional modular armor incorporates metal and ceramic elements, enabling the IFV to withstand 25-mm armor-piercing rounds at distances of 500 meters. Its enhanced hull design provides blast resistance from explosive devices containing up to 10 kg of TNT. The vehicle also offers the option to integrate an Active Protection System (APS) for countering anti-tank threats.
Rheinmetall begins Lynx fighting vehicle production in Ukraine
Rheinmetall has launched its first factory in Ukraine, with a second facility nearing completion, according to Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger's interview with TSN. The German defense giant is now set to produce advanced armored vehicles and ammunition domestically, with the first batch of the...
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I was thinking of the F-4 drones for that. Now that we have some lovely 'Varks.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
My lord. Wil E. Coyote has been advising the Russians.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
I guess it depends on the hardware/software mix they can install in the QF-4s as to whether it could fly nap-of-earth. I know the F-111s had that ability -- on autopilot -- in the early 70s. I'm sure the F-4s never had it organically, so it would have to be added on.
New Russian armored vehicle destroyed days after debut
A newly deployed Russian Sarmat-3 armored vehicle was reportedly destroyed in the Kursk region near the Ukrainian border, just days after its debut on the battlefield. Russian media circulated images of the first confirmed loss of this rare vehicle, identified as the LSTS-1944 “Sarmat-3.”...
Ukraine gets more Marder fighting vehicles
Rheinmetall has delivered 20 additional Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine. As noted by the company, this latest consignment, completed at the close of the third quarter in 2024, was financed by the German government and is valued in the mid-double-digit million-euro range...
Racing Along A Defunct Railroad, Russian Motorized Troops Are Trying To Surround A Ukrainian Brigade In Selydove
Capturing Selydove would bring Russian forces closer to their main objective: Pokrovsk.
www.forbes.com
G7 leaders finalize deal to use Russia assets for $50B Ukraine loan
The aim is to start disbursing the funds by year end.
www.politico.eu
