Photos of that Indian Navy MiG-29k that crashed today. 2/https://t.co/LlyZmhqMlR pic.twitter.com/jHuLwFCKf6— Rob Lee (@RALee85) February 23, 2020
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Indian Mig-29K crash...
Turkish M60-TM's enter Idlib...
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Houthis are the perfect Hybrid force...
Musical video of Yemeni Houthis about their Air Defence with footages of SAm launches etc. pic.twitter.com/TvIRGwp4bn— Yuri Lyamin (@imp_navigator) February 23, 2020
We really should be taking a closer look at the fighting in Yemen. The Houthis, labeled a terror group by the Saudis, look to be the perfect Hybrid force.
They have ballistic missiles. They have moderately sophisticated anti-air missiles. They have apparently modern anti-tank missiles. Although primitive they are effective small unit fighters.
This is the force that we will fight in the future.
Think about this.
What if the Taliban had ballistic missiles? What if they had anti-air missiles by the hundreds? What if they had huge numbers of anti-tank missiles?
Our fight would have been even more brutal than it already is. Quite honestly that move would have forced us to either go all out or leave. The relatively primitive form of fighting has forever changed us (IEDs have forever altered our view of armored vehicle protection) so what would we do if faced with what the Saudis are?
Russia takes the gloves off with regard to the Coronavirus...
Moscow authorities are targeting Chinese nationals with raids and using facial recognition technology to try to keep a new virus that began in China from resurfacing and spreading. https://t.co/AcHBBX1QNZ— The Associated Press (@AP) February 23, 2020
Interesting. Many don't realize it but quite a few Europeans (probably of the nationalist ilk...my observation and I could be wrong) view Russia, not the EU, as the protectors of Europe.
The fact that they're doing this...targeting Chinese nationals amid the Coronavirus fears leads to a few conclusions...any of which could be wrong.
Conclusion 1. The Coronavirus outbreak is MUCH MORE serious than we're being told.
Conclusion 2. The Russian govt is taking this opportunity to gather intel on Chinese citizens operating/visiting their country.
Conclusion 3. All of the above is correct.
Conclusion 4. Perhaps everything above is incorrect and Russia is simply acting prudently on the information we all have to prevent a massive outbreak in their country.
I leave it to you to either add to the possibilities or to tell me why I'm wrong on all counts.
Chinese DF-17 Missiles Operational?
I think CCTV snuck DF-17 stock footage into a December 2019 broadcast ostensibly about other missiles.— Scott LaFoy (@wslafoy) February 22, 2020
If true, then regardless of if they have hit actual IOC, then they are at a minimum probably doing training ops/drills. pic.twitter.com/pbNkmYfn2A
That's quicker than expected. Thought this was near future, not now. Calculations need to change.
Politics Talk. The Dem Primary is getting interesting!
I luv this!
Bernie is talking shit, Bloomberg and the establishment are getting scared and once again the little people are scaring the party leaders.
This is too good.
I'm almost to the point of not caring. Extreme lurches to the left and to the right just make the middle more solid. Once the gyrations are over we might be able to wrap our heads around a way forward.
In the meantime this is too delicious. Pass the popcorn while I watch all the "masters of the universe" (on both sides...meaning the think tank boys, mega media and fellow travelers) shit their pants.
Israeli Navy's SpecOps training with Dolphin 2 (AIP) class SSK. Photo by Tal Shema.
We always talk about the Israeli Army and Air Force but VERY RARELY about the Israeli Navy. What role does the IDF see them playing in their future war plans? Are they considered a major "striker" in the inevitable fight with Iran? Will Naval Special Ops be tasked with sinking the Iranian Navy in port? Can they pull it off if asked?
Many questions but few answers. The Israeli Navy is almost as secretive as their Special Ops Forces.
Open Comment Post. 23 Feb 2020.
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Politics Talk. Bernie is scaring the dogshit outta the Dems...but why?
This is absolutely disgusting on @HardballChris’s part. pic.twitter.com/XhEZlYRAED— Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) February 22, 2020
This is curious. The Dem leadership (to include members of the media) appear scared shitless by Bernie possibly being the nominee. But why? At the same time they're recoiling from a possible Bernie at the top of the ticket they keep saying that the party is moving left. So why the fear? From my chair it just doesn't make any sense. Anyone have any ideas?
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Force Recon ski hikes in Norway...video by Cpl. Aaron Douds
I've never done this. Looks tiring as all get out. I might be wrong but I imagine your legs are burning after just a few miles of this. Anyone been there done that can confirm my suspicions?
Cold Response 2020 is a go and it looks like US Marines will be there...
More than 15,000 troops across nine nations are gearing up for Exercise #ColdResponse20 in Norway 🇳🇴. The exercise will test the service members’ ability to operate in challenging arctic and mountainous conditions. #KnowYourMil pic.twitter.com/YeIKtJdiQp— Department of Defense 🇺🇸 (@DeptofDefense) February 22, 2020
I must be suffering from exercise overload because I really believed that the USMC would be skipping this exercise because of real world commitments.
Looks like I was wrong. The USMC is the only military force I know of that operates the MTVR and I saw them in the vid. Maybe reserves?
Things Are Not Looking Good for Stopping the Coronavirus
via Gizmodo.
The prospect that the new coronavirus, whose outbreak has been so far largely confined to China, could become a pandemic is seeming more likely today. This week, several countries have reported local clusters of the disease outside of mainland China, suggesting the virus is freely circulating there. Meanwhile, a new report estimates that only a third of cases that have left China’s borders are being documented at all.Story here.
On Friday, South Korean health officials reported a dramatic jump in cases of COVID-19, as the disease is officially known. There are currently 204 cases, more than double the number reported the day before. Iran’s Health Ministry reported 13 new cases on Friday, bringing Iran’s total up to 18, along with four deaths. Italy reported six new cases, all of which were not connected to travel from China.
Ok. They're slow walking the news but it seems that the media is coming around to my thinking. This thing will become a pandemic.
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, MAG-39, doing aerial gunnery @ Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif.
MCAS Camp Pendleton based Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, MAG-39, @3rdmaw assault an aerial gunnery range @ Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif. #SupportingWarfighters https://t.co/QJ3TYO5AFN pic.twitter.com/H98vZkQ8hg— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) February 22, 2020
Side question. How long does the UH-1Y survive once the Army makes its choice for its Light Attack Helicopter? I'm guessing it'll probably survive since the requirements are modest but who knows.
One thing I haven't checked on (and I probably should) is whether or not the Army is gonna make the thing ship board compatible. They're going multi-domain so getting Army aviation capable of being feet wet should be part of the mix.
Singapore Technologies Engineering BR18 5.56mm assault rifle
Senang has a good look at this unusual rifle. The ergonomics look off to me but to each his own. Check out a nice article on the rifle here.
Friday, February 21, 2020
We're all focused on the Coronavirus and Syria...meanwhile the Houthis are taking it to the Saudi Kingdom
via Times of Islamabad.
Saudi Arabia has intercepted missiles fired towards its cities by Houthis in neighbouring Yemen, the Riyadh-led military coalition said, in the militant group’s latest cross-border attack.Story here.
A Houthi spokesman quoted by the Al-Masirah TV said Friday the group had targeted oil installations in the kingdom with 12 Sammad-3 drones, two cruise missiles and a ballistic missile.
Wow. We're all looking at Syria or focused on the Coronavirus while the Houthis are stepping up their attacks against the Saudi Kingdom.
Have you noticed how info on that war has dried up?
Fighting season is coming soon and I would bet we're seeing the beginning of the end of the Saudi adventure. What remains to be seen is if the Houthis pursue them back to their homeland. My guess is yes. Leaving enemies alive is not a practice in the Middle East.
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