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A map of the intensity of #NATO and #Swedish reconnaissance flights in Eastern Europe over the past three weeks - from April 28 to May 18
A map of the intensity of #NATO and #Swedish reconnaissance flights in Eastern Europe over the past three weeks - from April 28 to May 18
A very different and interesting take on why Russia continues to use dumb bombs:John wrote: It seems like there is lack of PGM and sending in a low flying Su-34 with dumb bombs is a bit risky. Probably a good case study for IAF and why we need to build our arsenal of cheap guided munitions and make sure our fleet has adequate amount of pods.
I am all for cheap weapons it make sense to use them against targets that don’t have anti aircraft capability (Azov plant) or Jihadis in Syria. I cannot say how sophisticated Su-34s onboard computers are compared to upg Jaguars or M-2000s we have whether former can achieve the same accuracy as our platforms.Cyrano wrote:A very different and interesting take on why Russia continues to use dumb bombs:John wrote: It seems like there is lack of PGM and sending in a low flying Su-34 with dumb bombs is a bit risky. Probably a good case study for IAF and why we need to build our arsenal of cheap guided munitions and make sure our fleet has adequate amount of pods.
https://sonar21.com/operation-z-dumb-bo ... to-school/
Explained in more detail here - this tech has been around at least since 2015:
https://thesaker.is/technology-sitrep-h ... -possible/
This is probably a good case study for IAF as well isn't it? And darn more affordable too. We have our own IRNSS covering enough area of interest for us.
Not good.
The Zelensky regime is throwing 32 Battalion Tactical Groups (over 20,000 men) at the Russian armed forces along the Kherson front.
The idea is to force the Russians to pull out men from Donbas and reinforce Kherson.
At this time, I don't think this will go well.
How his tweet relevant to what Zelensky said he didn’t say anything about Kherson and somehow the poster is linking it to Kherson. Given that the fact Ukranian don’t use BTG terminology and we cannot compare their formation to that, seems like BS tweet made up for PR for his demographic who understand BTG terminology.NRao wrote:https://twitter.com/GonzaloLira1968/sta ... 1450039298
Not good.
The Zelensky regime is throwing 32 Battalion Tactical Groups (over 20,000 men) at the Russian armed forces along the Kherson front.
The idea is to force the Russians to pull out men from Donbas and reinforce Kherson.
At this time, I don't think this will go well.
Day and night difference in terms of accuracy on target. That is why the IAF has moved en masse to the Litening Pod. Excerpt of an article by Air Marshal Nambiar of how he as a Mirage 2000 pilot first used Paveway LGBs at Kargil. Cheaper local alternatives such as Sudarshan now available:Cyrano wrote:Is the method employed significantly more accurate than dumb bombs and affordable than superduper guided smart munitions?
Is it a tech India can also develop to use with INRSS and will it fit our platforms and help stretch our tight budgets ?
That's what matters...
How I Bombed Tiger Hill From A Mirage 2000At 28 km, I pulsed the laser to designate the target for the first time. The Litening Pod instantly ranged the distance to target. We had by then accelerated to a ground speed of 550 kn (~1000 kmph) and the distance to the release point rapidly reduced. I repeatedly re-designated the target as it became more discernible when we closed in. At the release range, I pressed the trigger and we felt the aircraft jerk upwards as it suddenly shed 600 kg of load. I immediately commenced a hard turn to the left at 4g and started flaring. Monish took over pod steering and pointed the laser directly at the target while I concentrated on the turn and monitored the video image. The Laser was steadily flashing and we waited anxiously for the target to explode thus signalling a successful delivery. The time of flight of an LGB under the delivery conditions that we had dropped it in was under 30 sec, but to us in the cockpit it appeared as an eternity. Our joy knew no bound as the entire video image of the target burst out into a soundless explosion.
I know this is very late and DeanS ji has already replied. Just wanted to add that all you have to do is take a look at Russian losses then and now. And also Ukrainian commentaries (including Zelenskiy) on their situation.John wrote:^ I have not seen any major changes in Russian tactics or signs of adaption. There is still lack of close air support, lack of infantry to protect advancing armor, still traveling down the main roads in single piles and lack of proper organization & coordination needed to pull off complex maunvers or ops (see river crossing).
Where they have changed is that instead of having offensive operation spread out over all Ukraine it is now focused on around Severodonetsk area. So they can throw more #s inspite of that short coming.
Isn't the first a GPS munition and the second a LGB ?ldev wrote:Day and night difference in terms of accuracy on target. That is why the IAF has moved en masse to the Litening Pod.Cyrano wrote:Is the method employed significantly more accurate than dumb bombs and affordable than superduper guided smart munitions?
Is it a tech India can also develop to use with INRSS and will it fit our platforms and help stretch our tight budgets ?
That's what matters...
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#Donetsk Axis - #Russian forces have entered & captured at least half the town of Myronivs'kyi, #Donetsk Oblast. #RUAF have been photographed standing in front of a government building in the city that is halfway into the city.
A group of 47 nations met Monday and pledged new weapons shipments, including anti-ship missiles, as part of an intensifying effort to arm Ukraine in its nearly three-month-old war with Russia, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
The Harpoon missiles from Denmark -- along with attack helicopters, tanks and rocket systems from the Czech Republic -- were among aid announced by 20 nations, Austin said during a Pentagon press briefing. The missiles come as Russian warships are blocking grain exports from Ukraine's Odesa and other ports and threatening a global food crisis.
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Don't forget they were lead by 70 yr ex NATO generals \s. Please don't put information you know it's obviously fake..Cyrano wrote:Unconfirmed reports of Polish troops joining the Ukrainian reinforcements in the Donbas cauldron, and 2 battalions got immediately cooked by Russian missile strikes.
The first is Twitter handle Igor Girkin who is in Ukrainian side and is not afraid to post any losses like calling Russian control of Lyman.Cyrano wrote:Yeah you have a point, I'll avoid posting news bits unless an official channel puts it out.
Who is behind the two handles you cited above? Why are they credible?
Russian troops are just 25km away from encircling Ukraine's elite special forces in a potential major victory for Vladimir Putin in the Donbas.
Russia's capture of the Severodonetsk region would see the whole of Luhansk Oblast placed under Russian occupation, the Ministry of Defence has warned. The operation, which is currently Moscow's main focus, is only one part of their campaign to seize the Donbas.
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Veteran US statesman Henry Kissinger has urged the West to stop trying to inflict a crushing defeat on Russian forces in Ukraine, warning that it would have disastrous consequences for the long term stability of Europe....
There are foreign fighters but the amount is small, none of them are active NATO personnel which is big difference.Cyrano wrote:May be the big generals in Azov was false info, may be Russia kept it very quiet following some exchange deal - i don't know.
But several reporters including some French who were in ukr have reported that there were NATO personnel and foreign mercenaries with videos and IDs. That's beyond doubt.
RuAF never said anything about enforcing a NFZ. They're happy shooting down UKrAF or borrowed air craft. If they don't see the need for NFZ, why should we?!
If at all RuAF had to confront Pol or Scan AFs I'd assume they will deploy suitable a/c and tactics. Let's hope it doesn't come to that bcoz that would mean a very serious escalation and expansion of the war
Cyrano ji, its without a doubt that NATO is helping in a major way and without them there would be a Russian flag flying from Kiev today. But the assertion that active NATO troops are engaging in a direct conflict with Russian troops is more of Russian wishful thinking/psyops than reality. Sure, I would not be surprised if there comes news that some elite NATO troops were in the frontline to gather intel or to execute some top secret mission, but NATO is not stupid to front its own troops in this war. Also, if RUS captured any NATA troops, what on earth would prevent it from prosecuting them and make an example out of it? I'm sure there are non URK individuals, fighting against RUS in their individual capacity some of them are ex-soldiers from NATO nations. This is well known.Cyrano wrote:May be the big generals in Azov was false info, may be Russia kept it very quiet following some exchange deal - i don't know.
But several reporters including some French who were in ukr have reported that there were NATO personnel and foreign mercenaries with videos and IDs. That's beyond doubt.
Quoting myself from page 1 where I had asked a question. News is that Ukraine is getting Harpoons from Denmark.Baikul wrote:Snake Island is variously described as being between 35-48 kilometres off the Ukraine coast.
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From what I understand Ukraine already has artillery systems that in theory have this Island under range. ……
Why isn’t Ukraine using arty to target the Island? ………
The Neptune has a longer range and Ukraine will have spares and systems set up to operate the missiles.Baikul wrote:That puts Russian ships near Snake Island firmly in range. Harpoons have a range of up to 124 kilometres as per Janes. I’m not sure how long it will take for Ukraine to integrate the system.Baikul wrote:Snake Island is variously described as being between 35-48 kilometres off the Ukraine coast.
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From what I understand Ukraine already has artillery systems that in theory have this Island under range. ……
Why isn’t Ukraine using arty to target the Island? ………