"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (4 Viewers)

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Ka-52 helicopter has reportedly crashed in Kerch strait Kerch Strait - Ukraine Interactive map - Ukraine Latest news on live map - liveuamap.com

Ka-52 helicopter has reportedly crashed in Kerch strait . Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a leading independent global news and information site dedicated to factual reporting of a variety of important topics including conflicts, human rights issues, protests, terrorism, weapons...

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[buffnut453]

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.

It's been so long since F-111s were flying that I doubt it would be cost-effective to turn them into drones. Ex-Luftwaffe Tornados, on the other hand...now that might work and they're still (just) in service. The Tonka had excellent terrain-following capabilities.

 

[SaparotRob]

Aw c'mon, guys! I want something, really scary, flying up high. I want the bad guys radars lighting up.
You'd do it for Tom Clancy.

 

[Snautzer01]

Aw c'mon, guys! I want something, really scary, flying up high. I want the bad guys radars lighting up.
You'd do it for Tom Clancy.

ISS ?

 

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It's been so long since F-111s were flying that I doubt it would be cost-effective to turn them into drones. Ex-Luftwaffe Tornados, on the other hand...now that might work and they're still (just) in service. The Tonka had excellent terrain-following capabilities.

I am talking about one way missiles…big bloody missiles.

 

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Well we joked about it…

WWII-era tanks spotted at Russian training facility

A recent video has surfaced showing Soviet-era tanks and artillery, including T-34s, IS-2 heavy tanks, and ISU-152 self-propelled howitzers, at a Russian military training ground in Khabarovsk. These iconic World War II vehicles were reportedly filmed at Russia’s 392nd Training Center. The...

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Russia gets armored vehicles from UAE manufacturer

Recent video footage circulating on Russian social media appears to confirm a new shipment of Streit Group-manufactured armored vehicles delivered to Russian forces. One prominent Russian military blogger, going by the name Voennyi Osvedomitel, said: "Presumably, a batch of various armored...

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The First Truckloads Of North Korean Troops May Have Reached The Front Line In Kursk

North Korea has sent thousands of soldiers to join Russia’s wider war on Ukraine.

www.forbes.com

 

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Breaking News: Germany’s Rheinmetall Confirms First Delivery of 10 KF41 Lynx IFVs to Ukraine by End of 2024

Breaking News: Germany’s Rheinmetall Confirms First Delivery of 10 KF41 Lynx IFVs to Ukraine by End of 2024

www.armyrecognition.com

 

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Ukraine reports two dead in overnight Russian missile attacks

Several people have been injured in Russian air attacks on Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones have targeted ethanol plants in Russia's Voronezh region.

www.abc.net.au

 

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Eric and Eliot welcome Australian MG (ret.) Mick Ryan to the show to discuss his new book, The War For Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation under Fire (Naval Institute Press, 2024). They examine the initial strategies pursued by Russia and Ukraine as well as the assumptions that underpinned those strategies as well as considering how the two sides have adapted to changing conditions on the battlefield. They discuss the role of leadership and Ukraine's demonstration of greater ability to implement innovation in tactics on the battlefield from the ground up. Eliot and Mick discuss the difference between the relatively unchanging nature of war as opposed to the evolving character of war and how new technology and doctrine can make a difference in comparative advantage between adversaries. They discuss civil-military strains in both Ukraine and Russia, Russian challenges with mobilization of manpower as well as Ukraine's difficulties with both manpower and training as well as absorbing some of the high end equipment they have received from NATO allies and other partners. They consider the current state of the battlefield, the Kursk offensive by Ukrainian forces and some of the flaws in US and NATO military advice and decision-making during the course of the war.

 

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North Korean troops are now in Kursk to help Russia, NATO confirms

Mark Rutte’s announcement marks a new phase of Moscow’s war with Kyiv, as Pyongyang seeks to assist Vladimir Putin in retaking territory.

www.politico.eu

 

[SaparotRob]

Well we joked about it…

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WWII-era tanks spotted at Russian training facility

A recent video has surfaced showing Soviet-era tanks and artillery, including T-34s, IS-2 heavy tanks, and ISU-152 self-propelled howitzers, at a Russian military training ground in Khabarovsk. These iconic World War II vehicles were reportedly filmed at Russia’s 392nd Training Center. The...

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The JSU 152 was one of my favorite pieces in Avalon-Hill's "Panzer Blitz" game. Too bad there's only one working PZKW VI. At least the AFU has Marders.

 

[GrauGeist]

The JSU 152 was one of my favorite piece in Avalon-Hill's "Panzer Blitz" game. Too bad there's only one working PZKW VI. At least the AFU has Marders.

Now, if only Ukraine had some StuGs...

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Well we joked about it…

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WWII-era tanks spotted at Russian training facility

A recent video has surfaced showing Soviet-era tanks and artillery, including T-34s, IS-2 heavy tanks, and ISU-152 self-propelled howitzers, at a Russian military training ground in Khabarovsk. These iconic World War II vehicles were reportedly filmed at Russia’s 392nd Training Center. The...

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Lol, I thought you were talking about the guy in the foreground taking a puff off his cigarette.

 

[Snowman]

''...We are all military veterans who understand North Korea's military culture and psychological state better than anyone else...''

''...We're ready to go wherever needed to work as psychological warfare agents - through loudspeaker broadcasts, distributing leaflets, and even acting as interpreters...''

''...North Korean soldiers are there essentially as mercenaries, but we would go as volunteers with a goodwill mission," Lee said. "Simply our presence in Ukraine could significantly impact the morale of North Korean troops," he added, expressing hope that the Ukrainian government would welcome their offer...''

North Korean defectors seek Ukraine deployment to wage psychological war on ex-comrades

MSN

www.msn.com

 

[Snowman]

How Ukraine can stop North Korean soldiers without firing a single shot - UPI.com

As a North Korean escapee and former soldier, I never imagined my countrymen would find themselves fighting a war that has nothing to do with their homeland.

www.upi.com