"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (39 Viewers)
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
If that's Putin's logic, then Ukraine can put Iran, North Korea and China on notice that their suppliers are legitimate targets as well.Tangentially related:
Kubilius: Russian attack on arms factory would trigger NATO military response
Moscow has warned that weapons factories in European countries that produce arms for Ukraine are “potential military targets for Russia.”www.politico.eu
Turnabout is fair play...
MiTasol
Major
That bill ALLOWS the administration to increase sanctions.
That does not mean the administration will do so.
MiTasol
Major
Marat Mambetov, a MiG-29 fighter pilot, was killed in action
A Ukrainian plane was shot down by an enemy missile; the pilot did not survivenews.liga.net
Ukraine Turns Down Free Australian Tiger Helicopters, Worriedly Eyes US Apache
Kyiv concluded that maintaining the retiring aircraft would create excessive costs and logistical problems despite the proposed free transfer.
www.kyivpost.com
Inside Ukraine’s First Combat Deployment Of Robotic Amphibious Vehicles
The commander of a Ukrainian uncrewed ground vehicle unit gives us exclusive insights into how vehicles were designed or modified for amphibious combat operations.
www.twz.com
Ukraine Claims First Combat Use Of FP-7 Ballistic Missile
The first combat use of FP-7 is a significant milestone in what has been a long road to developing an indigenous ballistic missile. Zelensky says quantity production is next for the newly combat-tested missile.
www.twz.com
MiTasol
Major
Ukraine Turns Down Free Australian Tiger Helicopters, Worriedly Eyes US Apache
Kyiv concluded that maintaining the retiring aircraft would create excessive costs and logistical problems despite the proposed free transfer.
Darn - I guess they are too short on crews even though they would make good Shahed killers. I thought they might convert them to drones but that still requires manpower.
Earlier int he war they might have been useful but I think their role has largely been overtaken by drones plus they would be dead meat close to the front lines, plus the logistics burden is not something they need. Troop transports like the earlier MRH90s on the other hand would be useful as they could operate behind the front lines to rapidly move forces. One could argue the Shahed killer role buy I am presuming the Ukrainians considered and rejected that.
MiTasol
Major
I think the critical part of the article is technical condition and spare-parts requirements.
If the technical condition is anywhere near as bad as with the Aus Taipan's (and all the Ansett aircraft that were scrapped because no one would buy them) then they would need expensive major refurbishment before use.
If the technical condition is anywhere near as bad as with the Aus Taipan's (and all the Ansett aircraft that were scrapped because no one would buy them) then they would need expensive major refurbishment before use.
Having had a bit to do with both the Tiger and the MRH90, I will say that there was more to the replacement of both than has been reported. Let's just say that there are a bunch of Australian Army officers who wanted Black Hawks and Apaches when they were Lieutenants/Captains and now that they are Colonel's and above, have finally gotten their way....facts be damned.
MiTasol
Major
That is like the RAAF with the Wamira. In that case there was a new RAAF liaison every month or so and each made mandatory modifications to the contract. According to a friend who was on the prototype build the GPU socket was moved 28 times. Every few weeks at the Friday night pub we all visited he would describe the latest changes that he had to make. They got good at keeping the GPU socket parts because it quickly became evident that the RAAF would change it again soon.
In the end the contract was cancelled so that the RAAF could buy Pilatus aircraft that did not meet any of the priority design requirements that CAC were given such as side by side seating.
There are no overseas trips when buying locally.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Ukraine is building up their UH-60 fleet, which has been successfully used to down Russian drones.
The advantage of the UH-60's procurement, is that it's still being manufactured along with a steady supply of parts and ongoing upgrades.
While the Tiger did seem to be a good idea, I believe only three nations still operate it and it would be difficult to support at this point.
The advantage of the UH-60's procurement, is that it's still being manufactured along with a steady supply of parts and ongoing upgrades.
While the Tiger did seem to be a good idea, I believe only three nations still operate it and it would be difficult to support at this point.
