The Ropucha-class landing ship can transport 10 main battle tanks and 340 troops or 12 BTRs and 340 troops or 3 main battle tanks, 3 2S9 Nona-S, 5 MT-LBs, 4 army trucks and 313 troops or 500 tons of cargo. What sonar or anti submarine equipment will t31 possess? Irish defence forces have been monitoring the activity of Russian warships that on Tuesday made a U-turn off the country's coast. As its a shed load easier to detect an RF emission and from a lot further away with a highly sensitive receiver. A Ministry of Defence Spokesperson told me: As part of a unified response with our allies, the Royal Navy are monitoring the presence of Russian Ships as they transit through the English Channel. With what? Resources, they have plenty of their own. means nothing until they are in the fleet, weve got more warships but the admiralty and the M.O.D cant see beyond their arrogance 5 more rivers given the thai navy upgrades to their batch 2 KRABI i.e a 76 otto melara rapid fire gun which was chosen ahead of the raytheon ram 116 system two extra 30mm cannon located aft of the bridge wings with the option of martlet sometime in the future otions to fit harpoon, these are real warships and we should do the same and designate them as corvettes or light frigates add 5 more warships to todays number of 19, then, 24 ships soundsRead more , reasonable place to forward base a t31 maybe. But the figures arent as large as claimed andRead more . Turkeys first dedicated intelligence-gathering ship, TCGUfuk(A-591), was officially commissioned into service at Istanbul Shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul, on 14 January, smail Demir, head of Turkeys Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), has announced. This is why US UKRead more . Agree, that is the most likely route. Putins Russia isnt anywhere nearly as big and powerful as the old Soviet military and couldnt go toe to toe with the US. His views were backed by Labour leader Keir Starmerwho tweeted on Saturday: To protect our values and our security we must be steadfast in our opposition to Russian aggression. If this invasion happens it could well lead to the Chinese taking the opportunity to seize Taiwan, Iran will cause trouble in the Straits of Homuz and missile man could well take the opportunity to invade the South. Didnt work out too well last time. In a sense he might as well go for as much of Ukraine as he can get hold of because the penalties are just the same. Morning Sean. I think you have hit the nail on the head. russian dockyards will need to build more tugs. Is Harpoon totally ineffective against Russian ships or just a bit old? It seems a good time to propose it in the commons. And if we enter a shooting war with Russia. Australia just signed an agreement with UK Defense minister to dedicate Wharf and logistics to readily accommodate Royal Navy ships basing them selves there . Well they didnt of course and no sympathy was deserved . The RF receiver can help to lock onto a RF signal that matches something a target ship would emit. 'He emphasized the United States unwavering commitment to Ukraines sovereignty and territorial integrity and reiterated the principle of nothing about Ukraine, without Ukraine.'. 'This of course would be the most costly economically, politically and in terms of human lives and that's probably why it's least likely,' Melvin said of an all-out invasion. 'Our strength depends on preserving our unity and that includes unity within Ukraine. But more significantly, the conclusion was the Belgrano would have been pummelled by the sheer weight of accurate fire that both Blake and Tiger could put down. UK could learn a few things by this process and not immediately scrap stuff. LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Russia warned Britain on Thursday that it would bomb British naval vessels in the Black Sea if there were any further provocative actions by the British navy off the. Power stations. Concussion will do too much damage. I think you overestimated Russias economy Ivan , its smaller than that nutty economy of Italys lol. But you have to appreciate they are not the be all and end all. British warships escort Russian fleet through English Channel, Turkeys first dedicated intelligence-gathering ship, TCG. That basically, means the UK has signalled that it is disengaging from effective land operations in a NATO context. Russia released footage filmed from a Russian SU-24 bomber flying close to the British ship. I really cant believe he wants to invade Ukraine. I suspect if we dont show strength and unity now the fighting will inevitably come to us. It comes at a time when Russia has sparked fears of all . Whereas I have friends and colleagues dotted along the West Coast which is how I can call out your nonsense on that one. Itll make Snatch Landrover fiasco look trivial. No-one will be able to fight back in an all in war today. By teatime at least during the cold War the surface arm of the RN was given 7 days before lights out 6 days more than the RAF , only the Army faired better indefinitely if resupplied ? Pentagon officials confirmed the basic details on Wednesday. it wont need much of a spark to set it all off. It looks like a scene from 1984. The lack of AsUW is a gamble that could prove catastrophic, as bad as the lack of anti-tank weaponry given to the BEF. Or how much BS the kremlin comes up with, I think RT chat forum is your home you have many friends there Ivan lol. I think itRead more , Hi Dave ,knife through Butter with todays build of warships we can but dream a larger build of Destroyer with 6in either single or twin fully Auto good fire control radar no need for the old 274/75 sights or LAS just ops Rm fire controller and PWO but alas smaller ships and bores seem too be the way fwd with The MOD. Mr Putin is aware that as Ukraine does not belong to Nato, there will be no military response by Western states. [However] when youre up against a determined opponent on the battlefield you have to go close and personal with your enemy. How would you like me to paint Corbin and Johnson with the same brush? See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Criminal in the present circumstances which has been predictable for years that no effort to do so has been made. This was of course totally unrelated to his dad, then VP, having a say on loan money going into Ukraine. A RUSSIAN warship armed with "unstoppable" hypersonic missiles is sailing towards the US coast in a show of strength, reports claim. [1/6]British Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender is docked in the Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine June 18, 2021. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. Biden??? LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Russia warned Britain on Thursday that it would bomb British naval vessels in the Black Sea if there were any further provocative actions by the British navy off the coast of Russia-annexed Crimea. This idiot wants Biden to start the war. if 25% could actually get out of harbour before breaking down! Europe? Exercise still underway, they go to the Med when its finished. It is certainly andy reeves again! Looking to impress on Moscow the need for de-escalation, he and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov decided yesterday 'it would be useful' to meet in person on Friday in Geneva. 'Clearly the preferable path, clearly the most responsible path and the one that we would prefer, but there is also the path if Russia chooses to renew aggression, of conflict, confrontation and consequences for Russia,' Blinken said. Because the EU demanded first dibs on our defence contracts and all but destroyed our steal industry, just like they took over our agriculture and fishing industries. Meanwhile, in the Black Sea, the Kasimov antisubmarine ship 'successfully destroyed' air and sea targets by artillery fire in storm conditions, in a naval exercise. Kongsberg have said that it will also be fitted to NSM. I think ill have a drink now. A source familiar with the Russian Defence Ministry's thinking said this was the most likely scenario if Moscow decided to attack, but that he was unaware of any such decision. Im not sure to be honest. He really wants to install a pro-Russian government in Kiev and to have independence for theRead more . The phrase, and derivatives of the phrase . "Escorting the Russian task group alongside forces from our NATO allies has demonstrated the UKs commitment to the alliance and to maintaining maritime security. This stuff was going on long before sites like this were around to report it in the public domain. Helicopters for the littoral, Nuclear boats for larger vessels. I pray it doesnt happen, but sheer negligence in thisRead more . In a call to Mr Lavrov, Mr Blinken 'stressed the importance of continuing a diplomatic path to de-escalate tensions'. Which begs the question why? The Russians will only invade if they think they can get away with it and thicko Biden has given them the green light by saying he wont defend Ukraine. We all have opinions and may not always agree but nice to keep things civilised. I have faith in the crews and TTPs, I have limited faith when the top brass dispense with offensive capabilities that the USN and every other major navy endorses. Dont forget its got a great habit of hitting other random stuff like holiday homes or your best mates frigate. Broker a deal to have Russian military bases in their country. On the face of it, Trumps position on the Right of the political spectrum, should have placed him as a hard opponent of the Russians but he was like a contrite schoolboy sitting next to Putin. The Kremlin quickly denied it was preparing a provocation. That is doing it at hands length, other, more shouted about, is skimming money when still on post and that is an area Ukraine is expert in,Read more , With Russia claiming they arent going to invade, they objective maybe another country altogether. US is now flying in warlike items to Ukraine. and All it takes is for 1 to get through! Can you see hot winded Macron or blustering Boris doing that? Which it now seems were there to pick up gear to take out of the Baltic, not across it. 'I am not ashamed to ask to help us with everything that is possible to avoid this war. I somehow doubt it. 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The Army will undergo its most comprehensive modernisation since the 1980sIt will experiment its way to robotic and autonomous capabilities. kill chain is very complex to find, track, and then engage a warship at range that doesnt want to be shot at. The White Housewarned yesterday the situation was 'extremely dangerous' and that Moscow could launch an attack 'at any point'. Biden is standing up to Putin in every way logical. 14:30 GMT 20 Jan 2022. I apologize if you took offense with my tone, its not my normal voice. 5 A group of Russian and Chinese warships were spotted in the Bering Sea several dozen miles off an Alaskan island on September 19, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Monday, confirming Moscow and. Tabloid sensationalism Im afraid Tommo. The operation could begin with artillery, missile and air strikes on Ukrainian units in the south, and special forces units might seize bridges and railway junctions, allowing troops and tanks to advance, he said. Lauren Lewis For Mailonline 25% might just be enough, with the right weapons onboard! The Royal Navy has shadowed nine Russian warships around the UK in the last two weeks alone - as Vladimir Putin increases his military presence in British waters. Im Amazed at Germany and Frances response. The ships have included a surfaced submarine, a destroyer, a corvette and a patrol ship along with their supporting tugs and supply ships travelling in the English Channel, Celtic Sea and the West Coast of Scotland. In an announcement on Monday, the agency said the surprise. 'The operatives are trained in urban warfare and using explosives to carry out acts of sabotage against Russia's own proxy forces. Please leave a comment below if you have something to say! We will see who is right in a month or two. You can read more here. A Russian military ship armed with hypersonic missiles has sailed through the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel - only a few miles away from the English coast. And even 2 or 3 Astute boats would give any fleet a serious headache. They keep Russia's options open and therefore keep the defender guessing,' said Keir Giles, an Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Putin is getting old and hybrid warfare is fruitful but getting boring.