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Posted: 8/26/2024 10:54:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: doc540]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: 115 mph. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: Originally Posted By doc540: What's the average cruising speed of a Shahed? 115 mph. If they can be tracked by radar over distances when they reach Ukraine territory why couldn't pursuit drones intercept and down them? |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 10:59:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doc540: If they can be tracked by radar over distances when they reach Ukraine territory why couldn't pursuit drones intercept and down them? How many drones does the UAF have that can fly at 115 MPH? CMOS |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 11:23:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMOS: How many drones does the UAF have that can fly at 115 MPH? CMOS Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMOS: Originally Posted By doc540: If they can be tracked by radar over distances when they reach Ukraine territory why couldn't pursuit drones intercept and down them? How many drones does the UAF have that can fly at 115 MPH? CMOS This, it is probably why recently we are seeing Ukrainian trainer aircraft, helicopters, and ground anti aircraft gun crews getting to where they can intercept them and shoot them down. Last ditch you would use a Manpad or SAM system if no one can get to the drone in time. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 11:32:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blueballs: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/zelensky-boasts-after-ukraine-successfully-uses-homegrown-drone-to-strike-russia-target-enemy-has-been-defeated/ar-AA1pnfu5?ocid=socialshare Is this an accurate translation? "The enemy has been defeated" doesn't sound right. It's probably something like "dealt a defeat". It is not on his Telegram. Now, the liquidation of the consequences of the Russian strike is ongoing throughout the country. It was one of the biggest hits - combined. More than a hundred rockets of various types and about a hundred "shaheeds". And like most previous Russian strikes, this one is just as dastardly, targeting critical civilian infrastructure. In most of our regions, from Kharkiv Oblast and Kyiv to Odesa and western regions. Unfortunately, there are casualties. My condolences to all relatives and friends. There are dozens of wounded people - everyone is being given the necessary help. A lot of damage in energy. But wherever there is a power outage, restoration work is already underway. Repair teams will work around the clock. Electricity - we will return it. Putin is not deceiving himself: he is a sick creature - everyone has understood it for a long time. But it is also clear: he can only do what the world allows him to do. Weakness, inadequacy of decisions in response feeds terror. And each leader, each of our partners knows what strong decisions are needed to end this whole war, and to end it justly. There cannot be long-range restrictions in Ukraine, when terrorists do not have such restrictions. Defenders of life cannot have restrictions on weapons, when Russia uses both its own weapons of all types, and "shahedas", and ballistics from North Korea. America, Britain, France, other partners have the power to help us stop terror. Solutions are needed. https://t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official/11458 |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 11:39:33 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/26/2024 11:39:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV1ZrUrXQAAe2nJ?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV1ZtSXXkAAIa4r?format=jpg&name=large  This isn't surprising at all. The Ukranians said they have a large stockpile of Tochka-U missiles they can refurb. This was in late 2022 or early 2023 when they ran out of Tochkas the first time. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 11:40:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doc540: What's the average cruising speed of a Shahed? African or European? 
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Posted: 8/26/2024 11:42:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4xGM300m: This isn't surprising at all. The Ukranians said they have a large stockpile of Tochka-U missiles they can refurb. This was in late 2022 or early 2023 when they ran out of Tochkas the first time. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4xGM300m: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV1ZrUrXQAAe2nJ?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV1ZtSXXkAAIa4r?format=jpg&name=large This isn't surprising at all. The Ukranians said they have a large stockpile of Tochka-U missiles they can refurb. This was in late 2022 or early 2023 when they ran out of Tochkas the first time. I do remember them saying that as well. But it is surprising they have been able to refurb them and they haven't been destroyed by Russian attacks. I think Malcontent forgot or did not know about the refurbishment program Ukraine instituted. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 11:48:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigGrumpyBear: African or European? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigGrumpyBear: Originally Posted By doc540: What's the average cruising speed of a Shahed? African or European? 
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Posted: 8/26/2024 11:54:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: Yes. That is all I can say, both systems are just very new and production is being increased for our use as fast as possible before we have excess production capability to allow to other allied countries at this time. Norway was considered for export for the ER GMLRS, but that was in 2021, and things have obviously changed causing the denial of that export sale for now.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 11:58:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigGrumpyBear: African or European? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigGrumpyBear: Originally Posted By doc540: What's the average cruising speed of a Shahed? African or European?  I was thinking it... didn't post it. 
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Posted: 8/26/2024 12:01:45 PM EDT
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Ukrainian UAV strikes on Russian regions
Last night, as Russian forces prepared to launcg massive strikes on enemy targets, Ukrainian units carried out another drone launch on the rear regions of Russia. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, a total of 22 drones were intercepted over eight regions. ▪️This time, the main strike was launched on Saratov region, where the residential complex Volga Sky in Saratov and a multi-story building in the center of Engels were attacked. Four civilians were injured, and one woman was hospitalized in serious condition. The most likely target of the enemy was the airbase of strategic aviation in Engels - it had already been subjected to attacks by Ukrainian drones, which flew at a low enough altitude to minimize the possibility of detection. 
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Posted: 8/26/2024 12:11:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maddmatt: What were those proposed little Humvee mounted guns? I think they were 105mm? Forget the name but they don’t outrange 120mm mortars so… |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 12:33:18 PM EDT
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26 Aug, 11:30
Chinese businesses eye win-win cooperation with Russia — company head To boost trade and economic cooperation the Chinese side wants to work on projects of the One Belt One Road initiative together, Lanli Qingdao Guo Xiaowei noted BEIJING, August 26. /TASS/. Chinese companies seek to promote mutually beneficial win-win cooperation with Russia by tapping into China's huge market and Russia’s rich resource base, director general of the international trade company Lanli Qingdao Guo Xiaowei told TASS. "An integrated comprehensive pattern of supplies in the area of purchases, transportation and marketing is ensured," he said. "China has a large market, while Russia has rich resources to ensure mutual benefit and a win-win situation in cooperation between China and Russia," the official added. To boost trade and economic cooperation the Chinese side wants to work on projects of the One Belt One Road initiative together, he noted. And in order to reduce costs in many Chinese cities modern warehouses are being constructed, while for ensuring uninterrupted supplies professional teams work that coordinate actions both with Russia and with Central Asian countries, director general said. Imports of Russian agriculture products to China are growing fast, he stressed. In particular, his company boosted supplies of sugarbeet pulp used as nutritious feedstuff for horses and cattle from Russia, up to 60 railway trains, which accounts for around 20% of all Chinese supplies, Guo Xiaowei said, adding that the supplier plans to reach the 60% level in foreseeable future. Considering the current situation, the company is expected to gain decent positions in the Sino-Russian trade soon, he said, adding that Lanli Qingdao will boost import of high-quality agriculture products from Russia for the Chinese consumer to get "healthy, nutritious, safe and reliable food products." https://tass.com/economy/1834077 |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 12:33:51 PM EDT
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North Korea has released pictures of them apparently testing new drones that look suspiciously like the Iranian Omid (a copy of the Israeli Harop) and the Lancet, probably the Iranian copy. Assuming this is real, this would be the first evidence of technology transfer to the North Koreans since they began providing assistance to Russia. I think this might be a cheeky way for the Russians to transfer weapons and technology - plausible deniability and saying it was actually just the Iranians, who have a long-standing relationship with the Norks. I don't think this is necessarily a paradigm shift, but drones are significantly cheaper than the missiles the North Koreans continue to pump out. In a potential war with South Korea, the North Koreans would use these as a cheaper, additional option for attempting to overwhelm South Korean air defenses. Drones could be part of a strike package against high value targets like bases, airfields, fuel depots, ammunition dumps, etc. with the hope that some get through during the confusion whilst wasting air defense munitions that could be otherwise spent other targets like cruise missiles and ballistic missiles.
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Posted: 8/26/2024 12:37:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
I wonder how many houses get shot up doing this? |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 12:46:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jaehaerys: North Korea has released pictures of them apparently testing new drones that look suspiciously like the Iranian Omid (a copy of the Israeli Harop) and the Lancet, probably the Iranian copy. Assuming this is real, this would be the first evidence of technology transfer to the North Koreans since they began providing assistance to Russia. I think this might be a cheeky way for the Russians to transfer weapons and technology - plausible deniability and saying it was actually just the Iranians, who have a long-standing relationship with the Norks. I don't think this is necessarily a paradigm shift, but drones are significantly cheaper than the missiles the North Koreans continue to pump out. In a potential war with South Korea, the North Koreans would use these as a cheaper, additional option for attempting to overwhelm South Korean air defenses. Drones could be part of a strike package against high value targets like bases, airfields, fuel depots, ammunition dumps, etc. with the hope that some get through during the confusion whilst wasting air defense munitions that could be otherwise spent other targets like cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. It’s a two way street. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 12:46:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/26/2024 12:52:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dracster: Coming in under ineffective artillery, rolling up and down the treeline with impunity with little to no observed return fire, and then rolling back out along the same track without holding the objective reeks of theater. The FPV from inside the tank is an unusual feature also. Who knows with the Russians. I would think the turtle-tanks would be embarrassing but they probably think of it as ingenious... |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 12:58:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HIPPO]
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Goddamn.
 The Ukrainian Air Force says Russia launched 236 missiles and UAVs today, including: -3 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile -6 Iskander-M / KN-23 ballistic missiles -77 Kh-101 cruise missiles -28 Kalibr cruise missiles -3 Kh-22 cruise missiles -10 Kh-59 / Kh-69 air-to-surface missiles from Su-57 and Su-34 aircraft -109 Shahed-131 / 136 https://t.me/kpszsu/18332 ETA:
‼️Official: the most massive air attack: 102 out of 127 missiles and 99 out of 109 attack UAVs were shot down, - Ukrainian Air Force ▪️99/115 cruise missiles Kh-101, "Kalibr", guided air missiles Kh-59/69; ▪️1/3 of Kh-47M2 "Kynzhal" aeroballistic missiles; ▪️1/3 of Kh-22 cruise missiles; ▪️1/6 "Iskander-M"/KN23 ballistic missiles; ▪️99/109 strike UAVs of the "Shahed-131/136" type. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:02:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:04:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fike: It’s a two way street. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fike: Originally Posted By Jaehaerys: North Korea has released pictures of them apparently testing new drones that look suspiciously like the Iranian Omid (a copy of the Israeli Harop) and the Lancet, probably the Iranian copy. Assuming this is real, this would be the first evidence of technology transfer to the North Koreans since they began providing assistance to Russia. I think this might be a cheeky way for the Russians to transfer weapons and technology - plausible deniability and saying it was actually just the Iranians, who have a long-standing relationship with the Norks. I don't think this is necessarily a paradigm shift, but drones are significantly cheaper than the missiles the North Koreans continue to pump out. In a potential war with South Korea, the North Koreans would use these as a cheaper, additional option for attempting to overwhelm South Korean air defenses. Drones could be part of a strike package against high value targets like bases, airfields, fuel depots, ammunition dumps, etc. with the hope that some get through during the confusion whilst wasting air defense munitions that could be otherwise spent other targets like cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. It’s a two way street. For sure, and to be honest, the North Koreans were never going to largely rely on a missile barrage. Their entire game is artillery. There are thousands of guns pointed at Seoul that, while certainly shooting ammunition of highly questionable quality, will be just as impossible to intercept. I also highly doubt that the Norks have the data infrastructure and capital necessitated to really bring a force of drones to bear. I'll also just kind of short circuit the discussion entirely by saying that the Norks have dozens of nukes (maybe close to 60 now?), and only a small percentage of them have to work. If memory serves, they also have weaponized anthrax and small pox, plus a ton of Sarin and VX. The US/ROK dread the thought of a war and have since the last one ended, because renewed hostilities there have the potential to get really nasty, really quick. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:06:13 PM EDT
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https://www.uawire.org/germany-foils-russian-drone-attack-attempt-on-nato-s-airbase Germany foils Russian drone attack attempt on NATO's airbase Russia had plans to execute a sabotage operation using drones at a NATO airbase located in Geilenkirchen, Germany, according to German intelligence sources cited by Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA). This NATO facility, nestled in North Rhine-Westphalia, was targeted, raising serious international security concerns. Last week, NATO's Geilenkirchen-Teveren airbase was put on "Charlie" status, the second highest level of combat readiness, due to a precautionary measure following warnings from the U.S. Secret Service about a potential attack. Intelligence indicated signs of an upcoming drone offensive on the base. For undisclosed reasons, Russia retracted its plan. As a result, security measures were reduced to "Bravo+" on Friday. Sources from German intelligence confirmed that serious directives were received from the foreign intelligence service indicating "preparatory actions for a probable Russian sabotage against the NATO base, involving the use of drones." Geilenkirchen is home to 14 Boeing E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft, equipped with long-range radar and sensors capable of detecting aerial and surface targets over vast distances. An E-3A aircraft can operate at altitudes of 9,150 meters, covering a surveillance area exceeding 300,000 square kilometers. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:08:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMOS: This war could have been over long ago with the right weapon systems, and US policy. Pisses me off. CMOS  |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:10:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:11:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: 115 mph. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:12:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ITCHY-FINGER]
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Quote HistoryInteresting. That lancet seemed to have little effect on the tank since the tank drives up a bit and there is no fire. Possibly everyone but the driver were killed or wounded. maybe the driver too but he managed to lurch forward a few feet. Hopefully just a mobility kill and the UA blew it up themselves and kept moving forward. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:49:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO:
Like I predicted while GD was in full 'Censorship for being mean to trannys' mode they seem to have refused one or more lawful police/court summons. As to the complicity charges there has to be seen what Telegram did or did not do. They would primarily not be criminally liable for posted content but if they turn a blind eye and it can proven to be aware of say ongoing scams/child porn on their platform they can most definitely be convicted. We still have to see what the actual case/evidence wil be. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:54:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ITCHY-FINGER: The FPV from inside the tank is an unusual feature also. Who knows with the Russians. I would think the turtle-tanks would be embarrassing but they probably think of it as ingenious... If it's stupid but it works, it's not stupid. Also, Russian redneck engineering overcoming the evil West Wile E Coyote tech sophistication due to its simplicity and robustness has been a Russian propaganda trope since before the fall of the USSR. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:58:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By iggy1337: Like I predicted while GD was in full 'Censorship for being mean to trannys' mode they seem to have refused one or more lawful police/court summons. As to the complicity charges there has to be seen what Telegram did or did not do. They would primarily not be criminally liable for posted content but if they turn a blind eye and it can proven to be aware of say ongoing scams/child porn on their platform they can most definitely be convicted. We still have to see what the actual case/evidence wil be. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:02:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By iggy1337: Like I predicted while GD was in full 'Censorship for being mean to trannys' mode they seem to have refused one or more lawful police/court summons. As to the complicity charges there has to be seen what Telegram did or did not do. They would primarily not be criminally liable for posted content but if they turn a blind eye and it can proven to be aware of say ongoing scams/child porn on their platform they can most definitely be convicted. We still have to see what the actual case/evidence wil be. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By iggy1337: Originally Posted By HIPPO:
Like I predicted while GD was in full 'Censorship for being mean to trannys' mode they seem to have refused one or more lawful police/court summons. As to the complicity charges there has to be seen what Telegram did or did not do. They would primarily not be criminally liable for posted content but if they turn a blind eye and it can proven to be aware of say ongoing scams/child porn on their platform they can most definitely be convicted. We still have to see what the actual case/evidence wil be. They've been fine having forums like "Track a Nazi Merc" where they publish passport photos and any other information they received about us, advocating murder, and celebrate those that die. Fuck Telegram. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:15:13 PM EDT
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Interesting body language on display in this picture.
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:15:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Saltwater-Hillbilly]
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And, the fun kicks up in the South China Sea. I had a great x 2 uncle who fought in the Philippine Insurrection (1901-02), a great-great-aunt who was a nurse captured by the Japanese in the Philippines in 1942, and a great uncle who was with the 37th Division during the famed "Race to Manila" and was with the force that liberated said great aunt at Santo Tomas'. (One can imagine the letter home to the wife: "Guess who I ran into outside Manila; your Aunt!".) I didn't expect that my family would be sending anyone else to fight in the Philippines, but as the map says; "You Are Here!" Philippines is the Next Ukraine; China Escalating in the South China Sea
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:26:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Saltwater-Hillbilly]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Easterner: They've been fine having forums like "Track a Nazi Merc" where they publish passport photos and any other information they received about us, advocating murder, and celebrate those that die. Fuck Telegram. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Easterner: Originally Posted By iggy1337: Originally Posted By HIPPO:
Like I predicted while GD was in full 'Censorship for being mean to trannys' mode they seem to have refused one or more lawful police/court summons. As to the complicity charges there has to be seen what Telegram did or did not do. They would primarily not be criminally liable for posted content but if they turn a blind eye and it can proven to be aware of say ongoing scams/child porn on their platform they can most definitely be convicted. We still have to see what the actual case/evidence wil be. They've been fine having forums like "Track a Nazi Merc" where they publish passport photos and any other information they received about us, advocating murder, and celebrate those that die. Fuck Telegram. Don't worry about it! I'm on at least three Jihadi kill lists (that I know of), and I expect that Cuba and Venezuela under their current regimes will never be on my travel itinerary for Reasons. You get used to it after awhile; embrace a healthy level of paranoia, get used to regularly checking the undercarriage of your truck, and hopefully you won't have to someday cap the "utility contractors" who are casing you compound like the cat up in North Carolina!
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:33:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fike: Interesting body language on display in this picture. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV7OsrCWkAAJjZm.jpg Looks to me the Israeli's are sick and tired of being sick and tired of the U.S. telling them how to fight a war. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:35:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMOS: How many drones does the UAF have that can fly at 115 MPH? CMOS Ok, then. There have to be plenty of inexpensive Yak's and Antonov An-2's. Hell, they only have to deal with less than 50 at a time. You can't tell me there aren't enough agriculture applicators skilled and daring enough to fly the missions. Everyone I've ever known did crazyshit on a weekly basis just for the hell of it.
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:41:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigGrumpyBear: Looks to me the Israeli's are sick and tired of being sick and tired of the U.S. telling them how to fight a war. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigGrumpyBear: Originally Posted By fike: Interesting body language on display in this picture. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV7OsrCWkAAJjZm.jpg Looks to me the Israeli's are sick and tired of being sick and tired of the U.S. telling them how to fight a war. I like the befuddled look of the US officer at the "kids table": Like "OMFG; did the Boss's Boss really just sit down in front of the Israelis and say something that Dumb/Naive?" 
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:54:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: klinc]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigGrumpyBear: Looks to me the Israeli's are sick and tired of being sick and tired of the U.S. telling them how to fight a war. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigGrumpyBear: Originally Posted By fike: Interesting body language on display in this picture. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV7OsrCWkAAJjZm.jpg Looks to me the Israeli's are sick and tired of being sick and tired of the U.S. telling them how to fight a war. Everyone is going to be sick and tired of the uselessness of the U.S. during wartime. At this point Russia and China (and Iran for that matter) can just run around and do whatever they want... Sure the little guy might a get a missile/bomb here and there but they will never be touched and they know it. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:58:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Does anyone know what the music is in this video? Reminds me of a more goth-sounding Rammstein. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 3:02:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO: Bitchin!!/media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/snaps-178.gif /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/snaps-178.gif Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest: Yes. That is all I can say, both systems are just very new and production is being increased for our use as fast as possible before we have excess production capability to allow to other allied countries at this time. Norway was considered for export for the ER GMLRS, but that was in 2021, and things have obviously changed causing the denial of that export sale for now. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/snaps-178.gif lol, no offense to our Norwegian friends of course, but it opens up an opportunity for other European defense companies to make a profit by selling something with a similar capability. At least until we are mass producing these.
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Posted: 8/26/2024 3:05:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: I wonder how many houses get shot up doing this? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
I wonder how many houses get shot up doing this? From what I can tell, they wait and follow until they are over farm country to go after them. That way when they fall out of the sky they also are unlikely to hit homes and businesses. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 3:12:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigGrumpyBear: Looks to me the Israeli's are sick and tired of being sick and tired of the U.S. telling them how to fight a war. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigGrumpyBear: Originally Posted By fike: Interesting body language on display in this picture. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV7OsrCWkAAJjZm.jpg Looks to me the Israeli's are sick and tired of being sick and tired of the U.S. telling them how to fight a war. Yup, and I don't blame them. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 3:16:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/26/2024 3:18:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/26/2024 3:20:20 PM EDT
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3 hrs ago.
 
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Posted: 8/26/2024 3:25:12 PM EDT
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https://www.dvidshub.net/news/479401/dominate-spectrum-350th-sww-enables-ew-capabilities-ukrainian-f-16s The 68th EWS is an Air Force center of Electronic Warfare excellence, focused on increasing the lethality and survivability of the U.S. and its strategic partners by developing, testing and delivering full-spectrum Electromagnetic Warfare support. Both Ukraine and Russia’s militaries heavily rely on unfettered access to the electromagnetic spectrum to achieve commander objectives and both sides have continuously engaged in EW through techniques such as jamming and spoofing throughout the war to achieve spectrum superiority. With the third-party transfer of F-16s by Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands to Ukraine, another EW capability is joining the fight for Ukraine. To effectively integrate the F-16 into the Ukrainian Air Force, its EW subsystems required reprogramming to be effective against evolving Russian threats in the spectrum. The 68th EWS took this challenge head-on given the urgent priority it represents to the U.S. and our partners. The problem set the 68th EWS faced was two-fold: the system used on the soon-to-be delivered F-16s is one that the U.S. doesn’t possess in its inventory and the timeline needed to optimize these EW systems to meet the delivery date of the aircraft. “Most reprogramming centers would have said ‘no way’ when approaching this challenge; it’s uncharted policy,” said the 68th EWS chief engineer. “We looked at each other and we said, ‘If not us, then who? We’re the best people to do this.’” The 68th EWS assembled a dedicated team comprised of a mixture of seasoned experts and bright, young engineers to approach the reprograming challenge. Their first task was to understand the unfamiliar EW system and how to reprogram it. Relying on data provided by Denmark and Norway, then adapting new processes and approaches to the usual process, the team was able to understand the system and start their work. After understanding the system, the 68th EWS deviated again from normal methods and sent its members overseas to a partner-nation lab to collaboratively develop and test the system alongside coalition teammates. “This is not our standard operating procedure,” said the 68th EWS director. “The fact that the team was able to figure out the system in two weeks, go in country with a partner to develop a best-ever mission data file is unheard of and is thanks to the talent here in the squadron and the wing.” By working alongside partner nations, the 68th EWS was able to test and verify the unique elements required by the Ukrainians and even improve the reprogramming processes by all parties. “Without combining efforts, this would not have been possible,” said the 68th EWS lead equipment specialist. “Working together as peers on a project is the only reason this happened.” With Ukraine now being onboarded as an official foreign military sales case for the 68th EWS, the unit will provide reprogramming capabilities based on feedback from the Ukrainians. Traditionally, feedback from FMS cases is derived from training environments; this case will provide combat-tested data to improve capabilities. The 68th EWS hopes to soon add Ukraine to its portfolio, bringing the number of partner nations it supports to 31, furthering the ability of the U.S. and its allies to fight in side-by-side in the spectrum. “When you’re talking about a near-peer conflict, you need all of your coalition partners to operate with the same playbook so you can achieve spectrum dominance,” said the 68th EWS director. “One F-16 with a reprogrammed pod won’t achieve air dominance alone, but it may give you a pocket of air superiority for a moment’s time to achieve an objective that has strategic importance and impact.” |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 3:28:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By klinc: Everyone is going to be sick and tired of the uselessness of the U.S. during wartime. At this point Russia and China (and Iran for that matter) can just run around and do whatever they want... Sure the little guy might a get a missile/bomb here and there but they will never be touched and they know it. May become the new "Switzerland": great weapons that are NOT worth the hassle. Buy almost as good somewhere else without the bullshit political restrictions, headaches and handcuffs. "nope, can't use it there either, sorry". |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 3:28:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV7hzEfXcAA101C?format=jpg&name=900x900 Giant fucking oof  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 3:29:29 PM EDT
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Dear Santa…
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Posted: 8/26/2024 3:30:33 PM EDT
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