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Posted: 2/29/2024 10:20:22 AM EDT
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it’s unlikely to wait for a confirmation from them. Especially when the destruction of Russian military aviation becomes a systemic phenomenon. I think there is no need to explain that anti-aircraft capabilities are not only the notorious Patriot and F-16. What is announced publicly is always just the tip of the iceberg.” 
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Posted: 2/29/2024 10:21:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capta: At this point I’m going with what I suggested - they have S200 hybrid systems nuking fighters from orbit 200KM out. Besides that, I did wonder how they got a thermal pic of the SU that was probably downed well behind the lines Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capta: Originally Posted By Prime: What the fuck  https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GHe5PzWXEAAFHQE?format=jpg&name=large 🔥 Today, February 29, is a date that occurs once every four years, but it is already a familiar day for Russians with the loss of another plane. Minus ⚠️ Su-34 in the Eastern direction! Thanks for the work! 🇺🇦 Victory on earth is forged in heaven! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🇺🇦 Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleschuk https://t.me/kpszsu/11253 At this point I’m going with what I suggested - they have S200 hybrid systems nuking fighters from orbit 200KM out. Besides that, I did wonder how they got a thermal pic of the SU that was probably downed well behind the lines And yet, Russian air force is maintaining aerial bombing of Ukrainian positions at the front. So however much success Ukrainian air defense is having recently, it's not enough. Russia currently has the edge on air power, and are inflicting serious damage with it. Good thing those ancient S200s are working well, because they need'em. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 10:31:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AlmightyTallest]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lieh-tzu: And yet, Russian air force is maintaining aerial bombing of Ukrainian positions at the front. So however much success Ukrainian air defense is having recently, it's not enough. Russia currently has the edge on air power, and are inflicting serious damage with it. Good thing those ancient S200s are working well, because they need'em. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lieh-tzu: Originally Posted By Capta: Originally Posted By Prime: What the fuck https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GHe5PzWXEAAFHQE?format=jpg&name=large 🔥 Today, February 29, is a date that occurs once every four years, but it is already a familiar day for Russians with the loss of another plane. Minus ⚠️ Su-34 in the Eastern direction! Thanks for the work! 🇺🇦 Victory on earth is forged in heaven! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🇺🇦 Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleschuk https://t.me/kpszsu/11253 At this point I’m going with what I suggested - they have S200 hybrid systems nuking fighters from orbit 200KM out. Besides that, I did wonder how they got a thermal pic of the SU that was probably downed well behind the lines And yet, Russian air force is maintaining aerial bombing of Ukrainian positions at the front. So however much success Ukrainian air defense is having recently, it's not enough. Russia currently has the edge on air power, and are inflicting serious damage with it. Good thing those ancient S200s are working well, because they need'em. I think that is about to stop soon, Russia can't afford to lose 50+ million dollar aircraft and their pilots every day like this. The glide bombing will stop for awhile after today. Then the Russians will tell their pilots they have the Ukrainian air defenses sorted out and that they are no longer at risk when they attempt their glide bombing. The next round of glide bombing will start in a region, and in a few days Ukrainian forces will have something set up to kill 2 or 3 of the aircraft that are shuttle bombing the front lines. If the Russians are stupid, rinse and repeat this trend until the F-16's arrive in June to a much weakened Russian air force. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 10:31:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By iggy1337: Live: PUTIN ADDRESSING THE FEDERAL ASSEMBLY 29.02.2024 - Russia didn't start war. - Russia stronk. - Russian weapons stronk. - Complaining about the West. - West is trying to get Russia in to a new arms race, Russia stronk becuase MIC production is best. - Russia shugs off nukes, West will die. - BRICS wil defeat G7. - Africa stronk, Arabs stronk, Latin America stronk, all love Russia. - West doomed, Russia sronk but needs higher birth rate. -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtfF41Ya8TwThanks for the summary version. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 10:35:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: Yeah, that really made me laugh.  Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: Originally Posted By ServusVeritatis: Originally Posted By Prime: The Russian Air Force reportedly used their latest Su-57 fighter jets in recent combat operations, targeting Ukrainian military positions in the East of Ukraine. On February 18, escorted by two Su-35 jets, the Su-57 launched a missile strike on Ukrainian targets. Sources suggest that the aircraft utilized the advanced Kh-69 stealthy cruise missile, specifically designed for the Su-57 platform. Operating from the occupied territory of the Luhansk region, the Su-57 entered Ukrainian airspace under escort and launched the missile. Despite a technical malfunction, the missile missed its target and crashed in a field. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GHa9uMIW0AARewq?format=jpg&name=medium
What's the point of it being stealth if escorted by two 4th gen fighters? lol. It's not. Yeah, that really made me laugh. Kinda like Red Storm Rising where they went after the generals helicopter because it always had fighter escorts. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 10:36:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AlmightyTallest]
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Visual guide, tick tock. Also note, the Su-34's are the most current and best strike aircraft Russia has at the moment. They have the only ECM suite that doesn't cause the plane to go blind when they employ it.  |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 10:40:54 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/29/2024 10:48:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: I think that is about to stop soon, Russia can't afford to lose 50+ million dollar aircraft and their pilots every day like this. The glide bombing will stop for awhile after today. Then the Russians will tell their pilots they have the Ukrainian air defenses sorted out and that they are no longer at risk when they attempt their glide bombing. The next round of glide bombing will start in a region, and in a few days Ukrainian forces will have something set up to kill 2 or 3 of the aircraft that are shuttle bombing the front lines. If the Russians are stupid, rinse and repeat this trend until the F-16's arrive in June to a much weakened Russian air force. So let it be done. 
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:00:04 AM EDT
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Solovyov & panel responding to the nonsense about Macron & NATO troops aiding Ukraine. What it really shows is why NATO is still a critical necessity for European security. Europe is just not safe as long as Russia is so militaristic & nationalistic. NATO may be weak these days, but it's the only thing keeping eastern Europe free (except Ukraine & Moldova, sucks for them).
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:02:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lieh-tzu: So let it be done. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lieh-tzu: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest: I think that is about to stop soon, Russia can't afford to lose 50+ million dollar aircraft and their pilots every day like this. The glide bombing will stop for awhile after today. Then the Russians will tell their pilots they have the Ukrainian air defenses sorted out and that they are no longer at risk when they attempt their glide bombing. The next round of glide bombing will start in a region, and in a few days Ukrainian forces will have something set up to kill 2 or 3 of the aircraft that are shuttle bombing the front lines. If the Russians are stupid, rinse and repeat this trend until the F-16's arrive in June to a much weakened Russian air force. So let it be done. It is a pattern I have observed that has repeated at least 4 times now.
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:04:22 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AlmightyTallest]
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:04:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: Multiple Russian sources say yes. It’s a very prestigious award! - Russian General probably. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:06:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AlmightyTallest]
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I would expect a new Ukrainian air campaign during 2024 that could cause a breakthrough for Ukrainian forces later on. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:07:55 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:09:02 AM EDT
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1420 posing a hypothetical question to Belarussians: what do you do about a dictator? Very interesting watch, even if it's only a small handful of subjects.
 How to get rid of dictatorship? Recipes from Belarusians. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:09:19 AM EDT
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I am guessing the glide bombing is probably a big part of they successes lately. If they can get a handle on that and bring in glsdb plus f16's things may change in the right direction.
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:10:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AlmightyTallest]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By theskuh: I am guessing the glide bombing is probably a big part of they successes lately. If they can get a handle on that and bring in glsdb plus f16's things may change in the right direction. I believe you are correct sir. Ukrainian forces could basically play the same game against Russian forces at the front. F-16's with glide bomb JDAM's hitting areas at the front from behind their own friendly SAM cover, GLSDB for strikes deep behind the front. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:12:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
I would expect a new Ukrainian air campaign during 2024 that could cause a breakthrough for Ukrainian forces later on. A strategy that is dependent on the actions of external partners is a poor strategy. It's all they have, though. It's either that or surrender. I can understand the point of view that says 'just give up on the occupied territory and make a deal to end the fighting.' But we all know it won't end there. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:24:12 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:31:02 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:33:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
 That's not the normal engine startup smoke?
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:41:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AlmightyTallest]
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16 minutes ago.
of the border service of the FSB of the Russian Federation. 👥 The fire engulfed the wheelhouse of the Russian vessel. The enemy suffered losses in the amount of five occupiers. ❗️ The crew of the boat urgently invited the evacuation team. ☑️ The causes of the fire on the boat of the Russian aggressor state, as well as the nature of the enemy's losses, are being clarified. English version audio:
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:52:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMfpFcMY96QI am definitely going to make time to watch this, nice find.  Thank god we don't need more - with the Boeing of today the dang wings would probably fall off after a year. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:56:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AlmightyTallest]
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This was from a few days ago, before 3 Russian aircraft went missing. This is an example of what to look for, you see the contrail of a Russian plane heading toward Ukrainian positions, then the sudden turn back, that is where they released the glide bombs. Notice they are high up, a great target for a radar, or a passive thermal sensor to watch them and note their position for air defenses.
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:01:52 PM EDT
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So Putin and the Ruskies are back on bringing up nuclear weaponry … they must not like what is going on again …
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:06:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: This, the thermal system could be from a NASAMS though, so Russian aircraft can be targeted without any radar emissions. https://www.kongsberg.com/kda/what-we-do/defence-and-security/integrated-air-and-missile-defence/nasams-air-defence-system/nasams-electro-optical-sensor/ https://www.kongsberg.com/globalassets/kongsberg-defence--aerospace/2.1.-products/defence-and-security/integrated-air-and-missile-defence/nasams-air-defence-system/nasams-electro-optical-sensor/picture-1-eo-sensor.jpg?width=1241&height=680&quality=99&rxy=0.5,0.26&rmode=Max So in theory, they can target without notifying the Russian onboard systems they are being locked onto. Then Mr. Gammon goes to work. what an age. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:08:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: I believe you are correct sir. Ukrainian forces could basically play the same game against Russian forces at the front. F-16's with glide bomb JDAM's hitting areas at the front from behind their own friendly SAM cover, GLSDB for strikes deep behind the front. Yes, the Russians' significant use of glide bombing is the only difference easy to identify between the last days of the Battle of Avdiivka and the first few months. It seems like the assaults were more infantry heavy, but I have a hard time attributing the relatively sudden success to that. And I feel under previous conditions the UA would have been able to eliminate the sewer incursion. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:32:25 PM EDT
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The Russian rocket launch was successful, putting an Iranian satellite in orbit.
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:38:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By absael: The Russian rocket launch was successful, putting an Iranian satellite in orbit. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By absael: The Russian rocket launch was successful, putting an Iranian satellite in orbit. They have to get lucky sometimes. Info on that Iranian satellite here: https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2024/02/29/3046982/iran-successfully-launches-pars-1-satellite-into-orbit  Pars-1's capabilities allow it to image 95% of Iran's territory in less than 100 days, with its thermal infrared camera capable of imaging the entire country in less than 45 days, even at night. The Pars-1 satellite is also tasked with several other missions, including testing the functionality of deployable solar panels, assessing orbit correction using cold gas thrusters, evaluating independent satellite positioning capabilities without GPS through indigenous methods, examining the effectiveness of power generation, conversion, and distribution systems in orbit utilizing deployable solar panels and home-made batteries, conducting high-rate image data transmission in the X-band frequency, and measuring space radiation levels in orbit using a dedicated dosimeter payload. The technologies integrated into the Pars-1 satellite encompass a communication link operating in the V/UHF frequency band, a wideband communication link in the S-band frequency band, a communication link in the X-band frequency band, GPS and ODS position determination sensors, solar and star sensors, a magnetometer sensor, a gyroscopic sensor, space radiation measurement sensors, a thermal tube, hardware components, and software structures for managing various operational modes and solar panels. These technological advancements will serve as the foundation for the country's forthcoming operational satellites. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:43:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By castlebravo84: Neat video. One thing I hadn't seen before was the B-52 pilots wearing an eye patch so that they would only lose sight in one eye if they got flashed. https://i.imgur.com/JexBWqz.jpeg More recently, pilots would wear something like an auto darkening welding mask. https://i0.wp.com/theaviationist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/EEU-2A-goggles-inflight.jpg?resize=678%2C381&ssl=1  Exploring the cold-war phone system designed to survive a nuclear attack This popped up too. Wonder if we still have any capability if space gets hot. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:44:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Prime: The Russian Air Force reportedly used their latest Su-57 fighter jets in recent combat operations, targeting Ukrainian military positions in the East of Ukraine. On February 18, escorted by two Su-35 jets, the Su-57 launched a missile strike on Ukrainian targets. Sources suggest that the aircraft utilized the advanced Kh-69 stealthy cruise missile, specifically designed for the Su-57 platform. Operating from the occupied territory of the Luhansk region, the Su-57 entered Ukrainian airspace under escort and launched the missile. Despite a technical malfunction, the missile missed its target and crashed in a field. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GHa9uMIW0AARewq?format=jpg&name=medium
Their hottest fighter needed an escort? Interesting. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:45:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:54:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GHgz-ZOWoAA2vlK?format=jpg&name=4096x4096  Great numbers if true. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:57:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4xGM300m: Great numbers if true. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4xGM300m: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GHgz-ZOWoAA2vlK?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 Great numbers if true. These are all based off of videos from both sides analysed the past day and geolocated images, so it is a pretty good indicator for now. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:58:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/29/2024 1:05:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SgtRock2]
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Posted: 2/29/2024 1:06:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ad_nauseam: You realize its a russian propaganda channel? Question everything there Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ad_nauseam: You realize its a russian propaganda channel? Question everything there That could have been the russian medic. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 1:22:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AlmightyTallest]
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This is Singapore reasoning why the F-35 is a good purchase for their air force vs. other aircraft options.
https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/February/28feb24_speech More recently, the US used their F-35s to locate and identify surface-to-air missile sites of Russian units in Ukraine, and this information was shared with NATO countries. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 1:39:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: I believe you are correct sir. Ukrainian forces could basically play the same game against Russian forces at the front. F-16's with glide bomb JDAM's hitting areas at the front from behind their own friendly SAM cover, GLSDB for strikes deep behind the front. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: Originally Posted By theskuh: I am guessing the glide bombing is probably a big part of they successes lately. If they can get a handle on that and bring in glsdb plus f16's things may change in the right direction. I believe you are correct sir. Ukrainian forces could basically play the same game against Russian forces at the front. F-16's with glide bomb JDAM's hitting areas at the front from behind their own friendly SAM cover, GLSDB for strikes deep behind the front. No fortification can hold up against up to 100 strikes a day with 500 - 2000kg bombs. The Orcs literally ground down the defenses bunker by bunker. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 1:41:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: doc540]
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What are the small, black spheres in the bottom of the inflatable boat allegedly ambushed by the orcs?
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Posted: 2/29/2024 1:45:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4xGM300m: No fortification can hold up against up to 100 strikes a day with 500 - 2000kg bombs. The Orcs literally ground down the defenses bunker by bunker. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4xGM300m: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest: Originally Posted By theskuh: I am guessing the glide bombing is probably a big part of they successes lately. If they can get a handle on that and bring in glsdb plus f16's things may change in the right direction. I believe you are correct sir. Ukrainian forces could basically play the same game against Russian forces at the front. F-16's with glide bomb JDAM's hitting areas at the front from behind their own friendly SAM cover, GLSDB for strikes deep behind the front. No fortification can hold up against up to 100 strikes a day with 500 - 2000kg bombs. The Orcs literally ground down the defenses bunker by bunker. Yep, and it doesn't take much, 4 Russian Su-34's each dropping 4 500kg glide bombs at three sorties per day results in 64 bombs dropped, matching Ukrainian reports of around 60 strikes per day. There seems to be a solution though. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 1:52:32 PM EDT
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https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russia-would-lose-quickly-vs-nato-says-uk-defence-chief/
Britain’s defence chief reminded Russia that NATO air forces – which outnumber Russia’s 3 to 1 – would quickly establish air superiority and that NATO warships would bottle up the Russian Navy in the Barents and the Baltic. Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin gave a keynote speech at Chatham House Security and Defence Conference on 27 February 2024. The following is an excerpt. “Britain is safe. We are safe because we are part of NATO, the world’s largest and strongest alliance and also because we are a responsible nuclear power. That doesn’t mean that we couldn’t face attacks. We already do every day in the cyber domain. We could have random attacks in space, on underwater cables, and attempted violations of our air and maritime sovereignty. The most likely protagonist is Russia. We have been clear about that. But the dilemma for Russia is huge. The inescapable fact is that any Russian assault or incursion against NATO would prompt an overwhelming response. The thousands of Allied troops currently stationed in Poland and the Baltic states could draw on the 3.5 million uniformed personnel across the Alliance for reinforcement. NATO’s combat air forces – which outnumber Russia’s 3 to 1 – would quickly establish air superiority. NATO’s maritime forces would bottle up the Russian Navy in the Barents and the Baltic, just as Ukraine pushed the Black Sea Fleet from Crimea. NATO has four times as many ships and three times as many submarines as Russia. Britain would be at the heart of this response, contributing 25% of Alliance strength at sea, and 10% of land and air, plus our cyber and space capabilities, and our Special Forces. This is an Alliance that is becoming stronger all the time. Growing from 30 to 32 nations. With a collective GDP twenty times greater than Russia. And a total defence budget three-and-a-half times more than Russia and China combined. Plus NATO has the additional strategic depth of a population of over 1 billion. And sitting above all of this is NATO as a nuclear alliance. The biggest reason that Putin doesn’t want a conflict with NATO is because Russia will lose. And lose quickly.” |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 2:00:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bama_Rebel]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: I honestly do not know, I went to bed last night thinking about it. Wait until you get to the video of the Russian SAM unit firing at it. I tossed and turned wondering, and woke up this morning still stumped. Prime posted some interesting theories from the Russians. Some are claiming the Ukrainians are flying drones near the A-50, inciting Russian air defense to shoot at them, and in the ensuing confusion the missiles could lock onto the A-50. Or a special drone with a radar system that helps their air defense target the planes. I just can't imagine Russian IFF being so bad that they don't know their own surveillance asset is flying nearby. Or that their IFF is not working so that when you press the "fire" button, that the missile actually launches at a friendly IFF. But it is interesting this morning that Ukraine is claiming the kill. They never claim the kills on Russian aircraft that are bonafide friendly fire incidents, or when Wagner shot stuff down. And they are only claiming the A50U this morning. So I believe the Ukrainians fired something at it, like the SA-5, or a Patriot PAC-2. way behind, but just wanted to say. May of been the russians trying to shoot down the missile that was targeting the Awaks. The Ua missile may have still been what destroyed the plane though. Disregard: i knew i should of kept reading |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 2:00:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/29/2024 2:10:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doc540: What are the small, black spheres in the bottom of the inflatable boat allegedly ambushed by the orcs? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183309/ukraine_boat4-3144932.png Machinegun belt links? |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 2:13:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4xGM300m: Machinegun belt links? they are round spheres like a ball bearing, not a curved, half-tube like a link |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 2:22:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AlmightyTallest]
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Federation of American Scientists losing their heads because of the reccomdations of US forces to counter Russian and Chinese nuclear threat.
https://fas.org/publication/strategic-posture-commission-report-calls-for-broad-nuclear-buildup/ Remember if FAS hates the idea, it is a good idea. When asked in 2017 whether the US needed new nuclear capabilities for limited scenarios, then STRATCOM commander General John Hyten responded: “[W]e actually have very flexible options in our plans. So if something bad happens in the world and there’s a response and I’m on the phone with the Secretary of Defense and the President and the entire staff, …I actually have a series of very flexible options from conventional all the way up to large-scale nuke that I can advise the President on to give him options on what he would want to do… So I’m very comfortable today with the flexibility of our response options… And the reason I was surprised when I got to STRATCOM about the flexibility, is because the last time I executed or was involved in the execution of the nuclear plan was about 20 years ago and there was no flexibility in the plan. It was big, it was huge, it was massively destructive, and that’s all there. We now have conventional responses all the way up to the nuclear responses, and I think that’s a very healthy thing.” While advocating integrated deterrence and a “whole of government” approach, the Commission nonetheless sets up an artificial dichotomy between conventional and nuclear capabilities: “The objectives of U.S. strategy must include effective deterrence and defeat of simultaneous Russian and Chinese aggression in Europe and Asia using conventional forces. If the United States and its Allies and partners do not field sufficient conventional forces to achieve this objective, U.S. strategy would need to be altered to increase reliance on nuclear weapons to deter or counter opportunistic or collaborative aggression in the other theater.” In 2012, a joint DOD/DNI report acknowledged that because of the US submarine force, Russia would not achieve any military advantage against the United States by significantly increasing the size of its deployed nuclear forces. In that 2012 study, both departments concluded that the “Russian Federation…would not be able to achieve a militarily significant advantage by any plausible expansion of its strategic nuclear forces, even in a cheating or breakout scenario under the New START Treaty, primarily because of the inherent survivability of the planned U.S. Strategic force structure, particularly the OHIO-class ballistic missile submarines, a number of which are at sea at any given time.” [Emphasis added.] Why would this logic not apply to China as well? Although China’s nuclear arsenal is undoubtedly growing, why would it fundamentally alter the nature of the United States’ assured retaliatory capability while the United States is confident in the survivability of its SSBNs? |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 2:32:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/29/2024 2:35:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ServusVeritatis]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doc540: What are the small, black spheres in the bottom of the inflatable boat allegedly ambushed by the orcs? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183309/ukraine_boat4-3144932.png Those are .50 links….not spheres. I dont see anything else you could be talking about. The dark “round” looking items among the spent brass are just the spent links at an angle with poor photo resolution. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 2:38:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doc540: they are round spheres like a ball bearing, not a curved, half-tube like a link  If you mean these things, I say these are belt links, just looking a bit odd due to the low resolution of the picture. |
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