Based on the Russian record of developing new technologies its 500m to Putin and his cronies, 500m to the generals and pennies to actual development
On the subject of Russian missile attacks, fresh off the press:-
https://twitter.com/DefenceU/status/1744690847235412242/photo/1
There's been grumblings about a Canadian nasam system that was promised last year still hasn't been delivered, but I get the feeling international orders are stacking up and these systems like the patriots and similar aren't exactly a quick process from initial order and expected delivery ,
I think that with the exception of NATO (which is a different kettle of fish) Country's generally were caught flat footed by Putin in Feb, 22 and have been playing catch up ever since. And now Industry (especially the armament industries) are trying to cope with the unexpected flood of orders, and while they have increased capabilities and output considerably, there's still a lag. One of the problems ironically is that introducing new production lines for new weapons is a costly business, and the industry is not interested in doing that for what they perceive will only be a "short" war, there's no profit in that. But I think now that with so much unrest in the world, that attitude is changing. And hopefully, we will soon see that reflected in an increased supply of weapons to Ukraine.
That's pretty much it ,as I was saying yesterday 5 NATO countries put in a combined order for 1000 patriot missles but the deliveries won't happen until 2030 at the earliest and that's 800 + million euro order, now we have a distinct possibility of an all out war in the middle east and Taiwan if the defence industry doesn't get it's fingers out other countries could get caught short,
Even the US doesn't have a great number of patriot systems 15 battions each with 4 batteries, while 15 battions sounds alot in infantry numbers but in the case of patriots it's only something like 60 launches, at some stage there was over 100 launchers in Germany alone they now have less than 15 themselves
Past time the US cleaned out all their obsolete and soon to be obsolete weapons and any other military equipment, and mass ship it to Ukraine.
Totally agree, but sadly enough they would likely be to Israel quicker than any where else ...
Subway still at it Russia then ?
https://nitter.net/nexta_tv/status/1745123306485764210#m
There's lots of western companies still operating in Russia unfortunately ,
It's likely that they are franchise operations owned by Russians.
Unfortunately Irish companies seem to be, indirectly..
Profit before conscience.
It's one thing bringing your expertise and business acumen to Putin's Russia, but if is successful, it's another thing to leave, as the world is finding out. When they just grabbed every aircraft that happened to be on the territory back in Feb 22, (which was one of Putin's major blunders) that shows exactly what and who you are dealing with. You can be damn sure that by now the only resemblance the real Subway bears to the Russian version is the name and for sure, the food (if you can call it that) also bears little or no resemblance to the original. And for sure, any profits will be remaining in Putin's pockets.
Organised boycotts are in order, name & shame
A site below showing the status of trade with Russia..
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Think you may have tweeted the wrong link?
Seems that Moscow apartment blocks are not the only ones suffering from lack of heating (amongst other things)
https://twitter.com/i/status/1745113506930676033
Totally agree with you JM , its not something I'd ever choose to eat here ,I can only imagine how bad the Russia Version is,
But I think overall all franchise operations like fast food outlets all over the world are owed by actual individuals which means they can keep operating if they have local sourced supplies, just look at all of the business getting falsely accused of supporting Israel based off social media posts
It was like earlier in the war we saw embargos put on companies operating but those who supply essential products such as food, medicine,baby foods were exempt from being stopped doing business in Russia
Yes indeed.. I'll see if I can the correct one.
Don't mention Boeing stock's 🤣🤣🤣
Here's another link, it refers to a different aircraft IL76, and location, than the intended one in my other post, which happened when a Russian aircraft landed in Makhachkala was unable to take off due to shortage of parts needed to fix a problem which had developed.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1540332561909665794
Hmmm sky news paints a bad picture of the West and it’s military supplies and capabilities.
Comparing it to Iran, Russia and China it looks like we are goosed for now.
They are stepping up and us in the West are playing catch up.
Worrying.
And here's the actual link I meant to post:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1745185214668701710
Means nothing really. Happens in every country.
Yes, that's true, and with many different aircraft, and I've personal experience of being in aircraft that developed problems.
None the less, if you were to run a statistical check (google) even before sanctions, Russian aircraft would come fairly high on the list. Since the sanctions though, that figure has increased. I've flown Russian aircraft many times, and they have always worked out OK, but that was back awhile. I would not have the same confidence in them now though.
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Was it not the case that, traditionally, crashes of Russian aircraft in Russia were not reported unless it ‘had to’ whereas all other aircraft crashes throughout the world were known/reported. So it’s very hard to know how safe flying Russian aircraft in Russia was. It’s current ability to misinform was not something it recently ‘learned’
looks like suppliers of suppliers including chinese companies need to be sanctioned
Russia's State TV Shows Off Chinese Tech Inside Tanks Bound for Ukraine
The post suggested that a Russian TV program showcased a tank production line, inadvertently revealing Wuhan Gaoxin Technology as the supplier of critical circuit boards.
Under US sanctions since 2008 but regularly attend US military trade expo's no point trying to sanction them when they'll just ignore them , china has a lot of governments on their side using business loans and infrastructure projects, Chinese, Iranian, NK will governments will keep trading with Russia regardless of what anyone says
Outside of the States most of the western world has let their armies degrade to such a degree that they are incapable of serious operations.
Russia are rumoured to be looking for a ceasefire, ceasefires are often a benefit to the aggressor party, as it would be here, as it would be for Hamas in Gaza.
It would just lock in what they have taken, as is. Ukraine will have to rebuild it's own capacity again after the failed counter offensive, it will only have one more similar offensive in it.
It may not get the chance though, as interest is slipping significantly and America turns it's attention elsewhere, most of Europe threw in the towel at the first round.
A steep price will be paid for that by the West and the wider world.
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