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Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
South Korea does need to keep their military stocks up, especially with North Korea's latest provocations.
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South Korea does need to keep their military stocks up, especially with North Korea's latest provocations.I'd like South Korea to be involved but in a less obvious way. Through tech transfer, consulting, finance support, etc. And new supply contracts with Poland and other countries that can send then existing equipment to Ukraine.
Koreans have the same existential problem as Ukraine today and they need to be very careful.
... you, Admiral, are guilty of expecting the most optimistic, rational outcome from unfolding events.After the Ukrainians has expelled Russia and its influence from Ukraine, Russia's other neighbours, including Chechnya will want to do the same. Surely the people of Chechnya want to avenge or at least not forget the Russian's massacres at Grozny and elsewhere. Of course they have the added challenge that democracy and human rights like freedom of speech, religion and association, an open and free media, independent justice systems, etc. do not come easy to Islamist states.
... you, Admiral, are guilty of expecting the most optimistic, rational outcome from unfolding events.
That's ridiculous!That also goes for his understanding and expectations of government and military logistics.
He thinks heavy weapon deliveries should have like this.
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How many times must this be said: modern weapon systems such as tanks or fighter aircraft are not something one just 'hands over the keys' on and say go. To get the best from them, people need to be trained and logistics support needs to be addressed. This is why it has been easier to hand over Ex-Soviet/Russian systems which are already used.Autumn 2023? Why so long? The US complains that they're running out of artillery and rockets for Ukraine, but this dithering and holding back on systems that they will inevitably provide only prolongs the war and needlessly burns through more NATO stocks.
Arguably they had their own re-arming needs at the time...plus, the benefit of hindsightI woke up this morning thinking, if only the Western world had collectively recognized the threat and armed Poland thusly after Munich 1938.
How many times must this be said: modern weapon systems such as tanks or fighter aircraft are not something one just 'hands over the keys' on and say go. To get the best from them, people need to be trained and logistics support needs to be addressed. This is why it has been easier to hand over Ex-Soviet/Russian systems which are already used.
No, I get it, if Washington decides to send Abrams today it will be many months before their crews are trained, logistics, spares and support are in place, and only then can they even begin to consider being delivered. If the US thought Abrams were necessary why not commit to sending them when the Brits announced Challenger 2 back in January so that the tanks are in AFU hands in time for the spring 2023 offensive? Why announce Abrams now for delivery in autumn/winter 2023? By then much of the war will be decided.That also goes for his understanding and expectations of government and military logistics.
I imagine Xi told Putin that use of a nuclear weapon against Ukraine is a step China will not tolerate.Putin says Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Deployment won’t violate nuclear nonproliferation agreements, Russian president says on state media.www.politico.eu
This probably scares Belarus more than the world. Lukashenko must be thrilled with this "command"Putin says Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Deployment won’t violate nuclear nonproliferation agreements, Russian president says on state media.www.politico.eu
May be enough to cause an uprising in Belarus, many in the Military are not happy as it is.This probably scares Belarus more than the world. Lukashenko must be thrilled with this "command"