on killing tanks

[rjmt]

Russian has already taken the first Ukrainian city in their new advance
but what I find interesting is that the US sent 18 units of their older 155mm towed artillery to Ukraine on the 14th
we have to send them ammo as well since Ukraine uses 152mm Russian ammo in their artillery's
according to Stars and Stripes, US troops are training the Ukrainians in Poland now on these weapons
the UK has shipped mobile rocket artillery already
no report of the new Switchblade 600 killer drones being used

 

[rjmt]

Ok, this one is how to kill artillery
the US is sending AN/TPQ 36 counter battery radar
the Ukrainians can use this to target the Russian positions, even down to mortars and provide coordinate grids for counter battery fire

The AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder Radar is the Anti-Artillery System the US is Sending to Ukraine

Last week, President Biden committed the US to another $800 million in additional military aid. The latest package includes 10 AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder Weapon-Locating Radar systems.

sofrep.com

 

[made in china]

Ok, this one is how to kill artillery
the US is sending AN/TPQ 36 counter battery radar
the Ukrainians can use this to target the Russian positions, even down to mortars and provide coordinate grids for counter battery fire

The AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder Radar is the Anti-Artillery System the US is Sending to Ukraine

Last week, President Biden committed the US to another $800 million in additional military aid. The latest package includes 10 AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder Weapon-Locating Radar systems.

sofrep.com

$800million? So...are we just printing that money too, or are the unionized latte-makers footing the bill?

 

[rjmt]

$800million? So...are we just printing that money too, or are the unionized latte-makers footing the bill?

I'm on Social Security, I'm not paying taxes
this is from those of you paying your share to the IRS
I'm sure the Ukrainians appreciate you contributions

 

[made in china]

I'm on Social Security, I'm not paying taxes
this is from those of you paying your share to the IRS
I'm sure the Ukrainians appreciate you contributions

Lucky you!

 

[rjmt]

Lucky you!

I retired at 70 - but my career drained the life out of me - retire while you still have the energy to enjoy your advanced years
not discussing what my wife's and my total SS payments are - our taxable income is $12K a year
the IRS standard deduction for a married couple is $12,550
you do the math
I worked 54 years to get to this point

 

[ma96782]

Aloha, Mark

 

[rjmt]

Aloha, Mark

Originally, NATO countries and the US were sending their old surplus weapon systems to Ukraine
now the US is sending their newest technology anti tank, anti aircraft and drone technology to Ukraine to test against Russian systems
the US is even sending their newest Navy autonomous navel vessels to Ukraine to use to defend Odesa from Russian Naval attacks
Killer Naval Drone ships - a new class of vessel for the US Navy
no, tanks aren't dead, missile cruisers aren't dead and ground attack aircraft are yet not dead
but modern weapons are changing the battlefield and being tested every week
the new Switchblade 600 anti tank drones are not yet in service in Ukraine

by the way some unknown NATO country sent all their spare parts for the Mig 29 to Ukraine and they got 20 more of their aircraft operational

 

[rjmt]

during Vietnam, the US would not sent their latest technology for fear the Soviets would get hold of it
we had it in Europe with NATO, but it was not deployed in SE Asia
lot of American airmen died using old technology
such as B52 crews using dumb bombs, when stand off guided munitions were available
my father suffered from guilt sending his crews into N Vietnam with WW2 quality munitions when the US had better weapons

at least now, the US is testing their new technology so IF America ever has to use it, it will be combat proven and improved

 

[made in china]

Oh great, the "Biden administration" thinks the risks are "worth it":

What happens to weapons sent to Ukraine? The US doesn't really know | CNN Politics

The US has few ways to track the substantial supply of anti-tank, anti-aircraft and other weaponry it has sent across the border into Ukraine, sources tell CNN, a blind spot that's due in large part to the lack of US boots on the ground in the country -- and the easy portability of many of the...

www.cnn.com

 

[rjmt]

Oh great, the "Biden administration" thinks the risks are "worth it":

What happens to weapons sent to Ukraine? The US doesn't really know | CNN Politics

The US has few ways to track the substantial supply of anti-tank, anti-aircraft and other weaponry it has sent across the border into Ukraine, sources tell CNN, a blind spot that's due in large part to the lack of US boots on the ground in the country -- and the easy portability of many of the...

www.cnn.com

one can never be sure
weapons disappear out of state side National Guard Armories and Police weapons lockers all the time
and there is a very prolific Black Market for guns in Portland
how do Portland gang member get hold of belt fed full auto machine guns?

Machine guns, meth, pills found in Gresham; felon arrested

A search of a convicted felon’s Gresham home and storage unit yielded meth, fentanyl, cash and 44 firearms, including two machine guns, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said.

www.koin.com

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

lolz "Boots on the ground" that always works out well for us

 

[rjmt]

lolz "Boots on the ground" that always works out well for us

I spent 3 year with NATO in Europe - extended my tour to spend more time there
I guess I have a different point of view

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

I spent 3 year with NATO in Europe - extended my tour to spend more time there
I guess I have a different point of view

Nah, I was thinking of places more over in Asia where, as everyone knows, one should never get involved in a land war

 

[made in china]

how do Portland gang member get hold of belt fed full auto machine guns?

Some more gun laws should fix that!

 

[rjmt]

the US has upped the commitment and is sending 98 105mm howitzers to Ukraine - being flown into Poland now
Poland has just purchased M1 Abrams tanks from the US and transferred their updated T72 tanks to Ukraine over the weekend
the problem will be to get them from the Polish boarder to Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces are targeting Ukrainian rail lines leading from the West

 

[BrentN]

Hope it's all on the up and up. I am a patriot, but not so blind to the grift. This stuff needs to count, not just be the thing to do.

 

[made in china]

Hope it's all on the up and up. I am a patriot, but not so blind to the grift. This stuff needs to count, not just be the thing to do.

Or line someone's pockets?

Nah, that wouldn't happen, now back to trying to figure out where to buy a Ukrainian flag!

 

[rjmt]

it was announced today that Germany and The Netherlands are sending their old Leopard MBT tanks to Ukraine - over 100 of them
a late '70s design, but superior to the T72 the Russians are fielding
at least the Germans are performing maintenance on their tanks before sending them to Ukraine, unlike the Russians
but NATO will now have to provide ammo for these tanks, since they can't use the Ukrainian two piece tank rounds

 

[arakboss]

Russia's tanks in Ukraine have a 'jack-in-the-box' design flaw

Russian tanks with their tops blown off are just the latest sign that Russia's invasion of Ukraine isn't going to plan.

www.cnn.com

Ukraine Memes for NATO Teens (@MENAConflicted)

T-72s (and most Russian tanks) store their ammo in a carousel around the turret to feed the autoloader. It's an intended feature to keep the loader going, but if the hull is penetrated and the ammo goes off it Jack-in-the-boxes the turret in a way Western armor generally doesn't.

nitter.net