NATO - The Ukraine

[Pelican]

MOSKVA - PHOTOS Etc.

https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 1086586882
https://twitter.com/Footageinfo/status/ ... 1738377221
https://twitter.com/nicholadrummond/sta ... 9655344129

Also - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/photos- ... ioAanVZCNU

[Pelican]

The Navy tested a laser that could defend ships from missiles

The Navy released results from its defensive laser demonstrations shortly after the Russian warship Moskva sunk.
See - https://www.popsci.com/technology/navy- ... se-weapon/

Link from Tim.

[Pelican]

URANUS - NEPTUNE

Kh-35 is "Uran" (Uranus) the Russian predecessor to Neptun(e). I believe these test shots may have been unarmed, but it illustrates the damage that will be done by the kinetic energy alone.
See photos at - https://twitter.com/R_P_one/status/1516316843035832328

[timlewin]

i believe Sheffield was sunk in the Falklands War by a non exploding exocet, the energy released by the kinetic impact was sufficient, that and the flammability of some of her construction materials.

[Pelican]

Reports: Bayraktar Combat Drone Played Role In Sinking Russian Warship


Russia is offering a 50,000 ruble reward for each destroyed Bayraktar TB2 combat drone, according to social media reports.

A 1,500-pound combat drone was an integral part of an operation that allowed Ukrainian forces to sink the Soviet-era missile destroyer Moskva, Russia’s Black Sea flagship, last week, according to reports.

At least one Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone operated by Ukrainian forces was involved in the operation when it was used to distract the Russian war ship’s air defenses, Forbes reported.

If true, the news is the latest development celebrating the combat drone to emerge since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The TB2 has become not only a force multiplier overhead, but also a symbol of Ukraine’s resistance to the Russian invasion, and a source of national pride.

READ MORE: Turkish Bayraktar Drone Inspires Song of Ukrainian Resistance
The ship, along with its crew of about 500, was a symbolic military target because of its role leading the naval assault on Ukraine, including soldiers stationed on Snake Island, the BBC reported.

Ukrainian officials quickly took credit for the sinking, claiming the ship was taken out by two Neptune anti-cruise missiles—a claim quickly dismissed by Russia.

Continues, including photo, at - https://www.flyingmag.com/reports-bayra ... O6c4rppDJM

[Pelican]

Evidence that the 4 Russian Kilo-class submarines in the Black Sea have been loading Kalibr cruise missiles in Sevastopol used to attack Ukraine.

See following and scroll thru - https://twitter.com/COUPSURE
https://twitter.com/hashtag/UkraineRuss ... htag_click
http://www.hisutton.com/Russian-Submari ... raine.html

[Pelican]

NON NAVAL - JUST FOR INFO

Ukrainian air force increases fighter fleet as international aid pours in

See - https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing ... oGhpcs5csI

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Ukraine gets Norwegian Mistral VSHORAD – 800 m/s, 6 km range

Assistance to Ukraine from Norway in the form of the Mistral SAM may seem a little strange, but it is a gift that can really help the armed forces. Hundreds of Mistral anti-aircraft missile systems will arrive in Ukraine as free aid from Norway, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing a statement by Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram.

He also stressed that the Mistral SAM is “an effective weapon used in the Navy and will be very useful for Ukraine.” And according to Norwegian media, Mistral, which is installed on Norwegian Alta and Oksoy minesweepers, is still planning to replace it with a newer one, so the transfer of these weapons will not affect Norway’s defense capabilities.

Continues at - https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2022/04/2 ... zz0dxJmIHA

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Covert Shores analysis suggests Russian Navy has deployed the salvage/rescue ship RFS Kommuna to investigate wreck of RFS Moskva in Black Sea.
Kommuna is oldest active vessel serving in any navy, launched 1913 and can carry mini submarines.

See - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 3324560385

And - http://www.hisutton.com/Russian-Navy-Mo ... Wreck.html

Also - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2zLYmW1RRQ&t=10s

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Dr Phil Weir naval historian

One to seriously watch
Report from george grylls of the times that a Russian Project 12150 Mangust fast patrol boat has been spotted at Kherson on the Dnipro River (which essentially bisects Ukraine) potentially presaging serious riverine warfare.
See - https://twitter.com/navalhistorian/stat ... 4075153408