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Assuming these documents regarding destabilization of Belarus and Moldova are genuine, I find the contrast between Russia and the West truly striking. Having dabbled a little in engagements with foreign partners, the conversations revolve around "capacity building" and promoting democratic principles. Russia, meanwhile, seems entirely focused in tearing everyone else down, whether it's NATO, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, or any other nation on the planet.

Now, we all know that Putin claims the West has been striving for decades to destroy Russia, and that NATO is an aggressive force poised to invade the Motherland. And yet, the West has invested in Russia and set up commercial interests in the country. That's hardly the action of a group bent on destroying Russia.

It seems like the poisonous environment in the Kremlin ensures a continual misreading of the world. Since the Kremlin is so intent on tearing down, they automatically assume everyone else thinks the same way and is working towards the same sorts of goals. It's a classic case of mirror imaging.
 
In case anyone's interested, Jeremy Hunt, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, just announced a commitment to increase Britain's defence budget to 2.25% of GDP by 2025 with a further commitment to increase to 2.5% of GDP as soon as fiscally feasible.

The latter may never happen. However, we're seeing another unintended consequence of Putin's folly. NATO is more unified than it has been in over 30 years, looks set to expand further, and member nations are increasing defence spending.

Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. Well done Mr. Putin. You're a real winner!
 

buffnut453 said:
The latter may never happen. However, we're seeing another unintended consequence of Putin's folly. NATO is more unified than it has been in over 30 years, looks set to expand further, and member nations are increasing defence spending.
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Not an isolated event either as a certain other country is doing exactly the same. Not to be political here, just stating the obvious which
also shows the need to be prepared.
 
If not Vipers, how about Hornets?

Finnish PM Open to Discussing Donating F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine

Finland's PM said she was open to discussing giving fighter jets to Ukraine, despite criticism at home, as Kyiv has pleaded for more advanced weapons.
www.thedefensepost.com

Australia has 40 FA-18s, we should give them to Ukraine

One way Australia can have a decisive influence over the outcome of the war is to give Ukraine the retired Hornet fighters it still owns and has failed to sell.
www.afr.com


Photoshop goodness courtesy of OUTDATED: F/A-18C - 114th Tactical Aviation Brigade, Ukraine (Fictional)
 
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Besides Finland and Australia
- Spain is set to retire its Hornets in the coming years. It has already ordered 20 Eurofighters to replace the oldest ones and is planing to order additional (rumors say 25) Eurofigthers + some F-35 to replace the remaining ones.
- What about Canadian Hornets?
- Any other hornets available somewhere else?
 
RogerdeLluria said:
- What about Canadian Hornets?
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Canada's are worn out early models or hand-me-downs from the RAAF, both desperately needed until our F-35s arrive in the late 2020s.

SCOTT TAYLOR: Canada doesn't have fighter jets to spare for Ukraine | SaltWire

Now that a large number of NATO countries have consented to provide main battle tanks to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has begun asking his fellow ...
www.saltwire.com

As it is we're running the bare minimum to meet our NORAD commitments. Any less and the US will be demanding to enter Canadian air space to protect its own.

U.S. jet downs unidentified object over Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he ordered the mission after talking with President Joe Biden.
www.politico.com
 
RogerdeLluria said:
- Spain is set to retire its Hornets in the coming years. It has already ordered 20 Eurofighters to replace the oldest ones and is planing to order additional (rumors say 25) Eurofigthers + some F-35 to replace the remaining ones.
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I will not count on those.

They are the ones in the Ala 46 in Gando AB, Gran Canaria, and don't have much life in its wings. Extensive refit will be needed and that maybe be uneconomically sound. Perhaps a source for spare parts if others step in will be a better option.

Another problem could be when the new Eurofighters will be delivered. With such a "friendly" neighbor as Morocco...
 
Oh, come on! The Moors haven't invaded in over 1000 years. Relax.
 
Spain is staying in the Hornet game until 2037 at this stage.
 
Most of the world's Hornets are well worn. Apart from the Spanish and Malaysian ones most will be retired by 2030/32.
 
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