February 10, 20241 yr One of few places where SAMs have an advantage because the weapon is aimed at you. Quote Chinese military analysts are now acknowledging that the Kinzhal missile does not live up to Russian claims, dismissing it as "dated 1980s technology” and noting the high likelihood of the weapon being intercepted by American-sourced Patriot air defense systems. In a translation of the Chinese analysis published by The Diplomat, experts from China’s Ordnance Science and Technology journal gave a scathing review of the weapon Putin once touted as "invincible.” Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal, or Dagger, to the world on March 1, 2018, calling it the world’s first "maneuvering hypersonic” weapon. While ballistic missiles have been achieving hypersonic speeds (or speeds over Mach 5) since Germany built the V-2, modern hypersonic weapons combine these high speeds with a high degree of maneuverability to make for exceedingly difficult targets to intercept. But Putin’s Kinzhal claims did not appear to add up. It wasn’t long before Western analysts started calling this new wonder weapon into question, pointing to the clear similarities between Kinzhal and Russia’s long-serving 9K720 Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile. However, Western media outlets continued taking Russian claims at face value, seemingly in favor of hyperbolic hypersonic headlines, over technically accurate reporting. Western analysts who pointed to Kinzhal being nothing more than an air-launched ballistic missile appeared to be proven right on May 4, 2023, when Ukraine’s recently activated MIM-104 Patriot Air Defense System reportedly intercepted one of these allegedly "invincible” missiles for the first time. Since then, there have been several other reported Kinzhal intercepts, with American intelligence agencies coming forward to confirm their validity, despite ongoing Russian efforts to dismiss these claims as nothing more than "Western propaganda.” However, a recent analysis published by a prominent Chinese military journal, Acta Armamentarii, shows that not even China believes Russia’s claims about Kinzhal at this point – directly highlighting the weapon’s apparent inability to maneuver at hypersonic speeds and acknowledging the high likelihood that the intercepts in Ukraine were real. In their analysis, the article’s authors refer to Kinzhal as "outdated 1980s Cold War” technology – likely pointing to Kinzhal’s origination as an air-launched variant of the Iskander-M, which began development in 1988. They go on to dismiss Russian claims that it’s a modern hypersonic weapon, saying, "its ability to perform long-distance gliding in the atmosphere falls short.” In keeping with the assessment that Kinzhal is little more than an air-launched ballistic missile, the report goes on to dismiss Russian claims of its maneuverability. "The degree to which it can change its ballistic trajectory cannot be compared with that of a real hypersonic missile, and it seriously lacks the ability to maneuver laterally,” the Chinese report states. As a result of this lack of maneuverability, the Chinese analysis suggests reports of Kinzhal’s intercept are likely to be true. "The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced that the Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Kinzhal hypersonic missile using the Patriot PAC-3 air defense missile system on May 4, 2023,” the report reads. "There is more and more evidence showing that what the U.S. and Ukraine say on this matter is true.” The report does, nevertheless, acknowledge that despite not being a modern hypersonic weapon, air-launched ballistic missiles like the Kinzhal can still have a potent effect on the battlefield. Air-launched ballistic missiles have been around for decades, with American programs like High Virgo, Bold Orion, and Sky Bolt dating back to the 1950s. However, because America’s adversary states cannot discern between a conventional or nuclear-armed ballistic missile in flight, most countries have moved away from leveraging these weapons to prevent nuclear escalation.
February 13, 20241 yr Full video: It’s a company of western volunteers in one of the Ukrainian Brigades. (They’re not international legion.) At a couple points in the video you can get a sense of what it is like to be on the receiving end of suicide drones. It’s rather intense footage and you see some people take hits.
February 14, 20241 yr New video of Bradley’s in action in Ukraine since they were first deployed including some video of multiple TOW hits.
February 14, 20241 yr Author White House to brief lawmakers on 'serious national security threat' related to Russia The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee warned of a serious threat without providing details ahead of a White House briefing on Thursday. Four sources said it is related to a Russian military capability. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/house-intel-chair-warns-serious-national-security-threat-ahead-planned-rcna138848
February 14, 20241 yr House Intel Chair Warns Biden of Mysterious ‘Serious National Security Threat’ An unnamed Democratic source was quoted telling NBC News: "This is a serious issue that could lead to a destabilizing situation and a national security threat.” Apart from describing it as a "potential foreign threat,” however, the source provided no further details. CNN, meanwhile, cited unnamed sources who said the threat is related to Russia and is "highly concerning and destabilizing.” Fox News, citing an unnamed Pentagon official, said the threat is related to space. https://www.thedailybeast.com/house-intel-chair-warns-biden-of-mysterious-serious-national-security-threat?ref=home
February 14, 20241 yr 17 minutes ago, barho said: House Intel Chair Warns Biden of Mysterious ‘Serious National Security Threat’ An unnamed Democratic source was quoted telling NBC News: "This is a serious issue that could lead to a destabilizing situation and a national security threat.” Apart from describing it as a "potential foreign threat,” however, the source provided no further details. CNN, meanwhile, cited unnamed sources who said the threat is related to Russia and is "highly concerning and destabilizing.” Fox News, citing an unnamed Pentagon official, said the threat is related to space. https://www.thedailybeast.com/house-intel-chair-warns-biden-of-mysterious-serious-national-security-threat?ref=home
February 14, 20241 yr Related to space.......guessing some new capability to take out our satellites??
February 14, 20241 yr ABC saying the threat is that Russia is planning to place nukes in space to destroy satellites. So not an immediate threat but concerning.
February 15, 20241 yr 5 hours ago, DaEagles4Life said: White House to brief lawmakers on 'serious national security threat' related to Russia The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee warned of a serious threat without providing details ahead of a White House briefing on Thursday. Four sources said it is related to a Russian military capability. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/house-intel-chair-warns-serious-national-security-threat-ahead-planned-rcna138848 Trump elections stuff?
February 15, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, we_gotta_believe said: Would be curious if they're targeting leo or geostationary sats. Geo. It would more than likely be a first strike weapon to knock out our early warning satellites. It’s another reason why we need to wall off Russia from the world and sanction the hell out of them.
February 15, 20241 yr 5 hours ago, Procus said: Yeah, not the guy who literally told him he could attack our allies.
February 15, 20241 yr 6 hours ago, Procus said: As a parent I can tell you that reverse psychology doesn’t work.
February 15, 20241 yr 8 hours ago, Bill said: Geo. It would more than likely be a first strike weapon to knock out our early warning satellites. It’s another reason why we need to wall off Russia from the world and sanction the hell out of them. Would have to be one hell of a first strike then if that's what they're trying to accomplish. Seeing as how effective their military apparatus is down here on Earth, I can't imagine this orbital threat carries the same weight it would've just a few years ago.
February 15, 20241 yr 10 hours ago, Procus said: i love your stupid. please, don't ever stop posting it !!!!!!
February 15, 20241 yr A Putin stooge. How cute. Apparently, Vlad did not find Tucker a worthwhile interviewer. How sad.
February 15, 20241 yr I see the EMB squad supports the presidential candidate that Putin supports. Not surprising though.
February 15, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, Talkingbirds said: As a parent I can tell you that reverse psychology doesn’t work. Imagine your child is a Trump. I know that is uncalled for, and I am sorry, but I don't know how else to put it.
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