Interesting thread on "lessons learned" for armored forces in the Ukraine/Russia war..

READ THE ENTIRE THREAD!

Today I had some time to ponder a few of the lessons of the war in Ukraine for NATO armies.

Doesn't mean I am 100% correct and everyone will draw different conclusions, but here are mine:

1) Main Battle Tanks (MBT) are indispensable. russia has lost more than 2,000 so far,
1/n pic.twitter.com/4kyanwmIOq

— Thomas C. Theiner (@noclador) October 22, 2022

Véhicule Blindé Multi-Rôle Griffon

Pilier du programme #SCORPION, le #Griffon est l’un des nouveaux véhicules blindés de l’@armeedeterre. Rustique tout en embarquant une technologie de pointe, il contribue à la supériorité #OPS face aux nouvelles menaces. #CapaciTerre pic.twitter.com/TZKbXnc3BI

— Chef d'état-major de l'armée de Terre (@CEMAT_FR) October 22, 2022

AS21 Redback tests in Poland.

This alliance between S. Korea and Poland bears serious watching. I noticed on pics of their prototype stealth aircraft (S. Korean) that they sported a Polish flag on the fuselage. We're about to see two dynamic defense industries collaborate in a way that will make the big defense corporations sit up and take notice.

There are already more photos from AS21 Redback tests in Poland.https://t.co/reg9hqILwR pic.twitter.com/y3VYtqoeSS

— Junsupreme (@RyszardJonski) October 21, 2022

The Ukrainian Mole Hunt Rolls On!

Ukrainian Intelligence (SBU) detained Vyacheslav Boguslaev, the long-time president and one of the shareholders of Ukrainian engine giant Motor Sich, on suspicion of treason.

Boguslaev is allegedly suspected of treason, and is now being transferred to Kyiv. pic.twitter.com/AnWg1DjdEp

— Clash Report (@clashreport) October 22, 2022

If this is real then no one is above suspicion. If it ain't then we're seeing a power/money grab by Zelensky!

Germany does what Germany does...it cancels many modernization programs

BREAKING:

Germany will significantly cut down the expansion of the army due to “high inflation and the expensive dollar”

Several projects will be cancelled or downsized, including:

Puma IFVs
Self-propelled howitzers
Corvettes
Frigates
Eurofighters
potentially F-35s (downsized) pic.twitter.com/2kszM6Kgau

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) October 22, 2022

Once again Germany depends on others for its defense while it pockets the fruits of others work. How? The USA, Poland, France, UK and others are all increasing defense spending despite inflation. Germany sits back while others bear the burden. Typical. Oh and for the Germans on this blog, spare me your outrage. This is pathetic.

The legendary Marine commander with the red backpack 🎒 "Struna" known for his skills at Mariupol offensive

* Before the clowns show up and start talking about supporting Russia, I'm only posting this because its interesting. Didn't hear much about Marines on either side (except for the fight over the disgusting little island that was mostly an air/sea battle) during the fighting in Mariupol. Except for the fight at the Steel Plant we're getting few details on ANY ground combat. Its been all about the tech and the evolving demands for weapons...first Turk drones, then switchblades, then MLRS and now anti-air...

The legendary marine commander with the red backpack 🎒 "Struna" known for his skills at Mariupol offensive, has received the title of "Hero of the Russian Federation" at an awards ceremony in Moscow.

🎥Video 1/2
Mariupol operation pic.twitter.com/EIByUZjmXL

— chris__759 (@chris__759) October 21, 2022

To Defend Ukraine, It Is Time to Strike Iran - 19FortyFive.com

 via 19FortyFive.com

Now enter Iran, purveyor of the weapons that are currently the most utilized tools in Putin’s war crimes against civilians, cities, electric grids, hospitals, and public playgrounds. To replace Russia’s dwindling arsenal, Iran is supplying a variety of missiles and drones. One of the most effective is the Shahed-136 kamikaze drone used to attack civilian targets in Kyiv. Reporting suggests even Iranian drone instructors have joined the fight in the Kherson area. The use of these weapons on civilian targets for psychological warfare, perhaps even by Iranian artillerymen themselves in this new, internationalized war, makes Iran an accomplice in Russia’s war crimes.

One “necessary and proportional” response would logically aim directly at Russia, attacking the Russian units and other sources of drone strikes and other missile barrages. These, however, are hard to locate and destroy.

Another permissible defensive reaction would be to attack the source of the death-dealing weapons: the Iranian assets, facilities, and supply chains responsible for the production and provision of these war-crimes tools. Legitimate targets range from manufacturing plants and logistics supply bases to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps leadership responsible for the supply program. While the West’s go-to reprisal is economic sanctions – a measure also contemplated by R2P – that is an approach with a long timeline. It does not save Ukrainian lives today, and there comes a time when the policy response must be military.

Read the rest of this insanity here.

Dude really wants to start a world war!  Can you imagine?  Still getting reports of Poland sending forces to the border of Belarus, the 101st is in the news for deploying to Europe for the first time since WW2 and now this? 

These people really want that fight. 

I hope they realize what they're asking for.

Chinese President Xi is cleaning house...the game of thrones is playing full force!

Early drama: Hu Jintao seen being led out soon after reporters are led into the main hall pic.twitter.com/pRffGZF60I

— Danson Cheong (@dansoncj) October 22, 2022

Wow. This is a classic play. He's about to make a move and is cleaning house to prevent a Brutus moment.

Bell V-280

Designed to deliver revolutionary capabilities to meet multi-domain operational challenges, the Bell V-280 is the only #FVL weapon system with flight-proven agility, speed, and range for the #FLRAA mission.

Learn more: https://t.co/fLtIvrHvyh #V280 #ArmyModernization pic.twitter.com/OWqeNqel6j

— Bell (@BellFlight) October 20, 2022

Chinese H-20 stealth bomber preforming flight testing.

Alleged image of the Chinese H-20 stealth bomber preforming flight testing. If this is to be confirmed real, it would be the first ever sighting of the mysterious aircraft since the projects's initial disclosure in 2016 [427 x 640] from /u/Papppi-56 at #… https://t.co/GX6PJFbBSN pic.twitter.com/lnX3BeExGl

— WarplanePorn (@warplane_porn) October 22, 2022

The Chinese are getting ready.