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Here's the better version of the video, with the airburst over a population center and with the closing, "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED"
The 30 Year Search for the Army’s Squad Automatic Weapon
The 30 Year Search for the Army’s Squad Automatic Weapon
As the introduction of the SIG M250 potentially opens a new chapter in the U.S.Army's squad automatic weapon story, or more accurately, the GPMG role, it is worth looking back at the excitement around the M249 when it was adopted.The U.S.
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osubuckeye4
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Meanwhile, in Russia....
fortune.com
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow’s long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons” in its arsenal.
In remarks at a foreign policy forum, Putin accused the West and Europe of escalating tensions by talking about preparing for a war with Moscow in the coming years, conducting military drills in the Baltic Sea, and seizing Russian vessels.
His remarks followed Moscow’s warning to NATO that it would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad should any members of the military alliance try to cut off the Baltic exclave from the rest of Russia.
Several Russian embassies in Europe this week issued statements that said Moscow has “information that NATO is preparing (an) air and naval blockade of Kaliningrad and (the) Kaliningrad region.”
They accused European leaders of “playing a dangerous game” by saying Russia might attack another country or ramp up a campaign of destabilizing attacks with drones and sabotage. Moscow has called the allegations absurd.
“There should be no mistake — Russia would be ready to use all its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, to defend its territory if NATO countries try to isolate (the) Kaliningrad region from the rest of the country,” the Russian Embassy in Ireland said in its statement on Tuesday.
Asked at the Valdai Club forum Thursday whether Russia was on the cusp of a war with NATO or whether both were trying to intimidate each other, Putin said: “It’s not intimidation, it’s a response to an attempt to intimidate us.”
Putin said that “everything is written correctly” in the earlier warning to NATO.
“If it comes to a direct attack on the Russian Federation — in this case we mean Kaliningrad, or maybe some other territories — of course, inevitably and immediately the question of Russian Federation using all weapons at the disposal of our country will appear on the agenda,” he said.
Putin didn’t specify whether Moscow would use nuclear weapons but said it has arms that “no one else has” and would determine which to use in case of an attack.
Hart insisted NATO is not targeting Kaliningrad and had sent a reply noting that “NATO is a defensive alliance and none of our activities or exercises pose a risk to any part of Russia.”
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the bloc’s response to the message was “short and concise.”
“Basically what we said is, ‘Hey, listen, we are defensive alliance, and stop the nuclear threat. This is absolutely not called for and not helpful,’” Rutte told Euronews.
NATO’s response also urged Russia to stop its “unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine,” now in its fifth year.
The Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad sits between NATO members Poland and Lithuania. It is home to Russia’s main Baltic navy base and other military assets, and nuclear-capable Iskander missiles are deployed there.
Western military officers have said that key military installations in Kaliningrad would be a likely first target should Russia ever attack any NATO ally.
NATO allies have conducted military exercises in the Baltic Sea region in recent months. More are planned in October. It launched Operation Baltic Sentry there last year to protect communication cables and pipelines.'
On Aug. 18, NATO held an exercise over northern Poland and the Baltic region involving several aircraft, including an EA-37B Compass Call — a sophisticated American plane that can jam communications and radar, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe said.
Defense analysts believe the unannounced, large-scale exercise would not have been welcomed by the Kremlin.
Rutte told Euronews that Russia is trying “to divide us and lose the focus” on defending Ukraine.
“We will not,” he said, adding that the best way to respond is to provide Kyiv with more support.
“That’s the message. Calm, carry on, keep the support for Ukraine going. That’s how we deal with it,” Rutte said.
'Playing a dangerous game': Putin threatens using 'all its arsenal' if there is a 'direct attack on the Russian Federation' | Fortune
In remarks at a foreign policy forum, Putin accused the West and Europe of escalating tensions .
‘Playing a dangerous game’: Putin threatens using ‘all its arsenal’ if there is a ‘direct attack on the Russian Federation’
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow’s long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons” in its arsenal.
In remarks at a foreign policy forum, Putin accused the West and Europe of escalating tensions by talking about preparing for a war with Moscow in the coming years, conducting military drills in the Baltic Sea, and seizing Russian vessels.
His remarks followed Moscow’s warning to NATO that it would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad should any members of the military alliance try to cut off the Baltic exclave from the rest of Russia.
Several Russian embassies in Europe this week issued statements that said Moscow has “information that NATO is preparing (an) air and naval blockade of Kaliningrad and (the) Kaliningrad region.”
They accused European leaders of “playing a dangerous game” by saying Russia might attack another country or ramp up a campaign of destabilizing attacks with drones and sabotage. Moscow has called the allegations absurd.
“There should be no mistake — Russia would be ready to use all its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, to defend its territory if NATO countries try to isolate (the) Kaliningrad region from the rest of the country,” the Russian Embassy in Ireland said in its statement on Tuesday.
Asked at the Valdai Club forum Thursday whether Russia was on the cusp of a war with NATO or whether both were trying to intimidate each other, Putin said: “It’s not intimidation, it’s a response to an attempt to intimidate us.”
Putin said that “everything is written correctly” in the earlier warning to NATO.
“If it comes to a direct attack on the Russian Federation — in this case we mean Kaliningrad, or maybe some other territories — of course, inevitably and immediately the question of Russian Federation using all weapons at the disposal of our country will appear on the agenda,” he said.
Putin didn’t specify whether Moscow would use nuclear weapons but said it has arms that “no one else has” and would determine which to use in case of an attack.
NATO pushed back against Russian nuclear rhetoric
NATO spokesperson Allison Hart confirmed Wednesday that Russia had sent a written message to the U.S.-led military alliance. “We strongly denounce the threat of force, including any irresponsible nuclear rhetoric,” she said in a statement.Hart insisted NATO is not targeting Kaliningrad and had sent a reply noting that “NATO is a defensive alliance and none of our activities or exercises pose a risk to any part of Russia.”
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the bloc’s response to the message was “short and concise.”
“Basically what we said is, ‘Hey, listen, we are defensive alliance, and stop the nuclear threat. This is absolutely not called for and not helpful,’” Rutte told Euronews.
NATO’s response also urged Russia to stop its “unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine,” now in its fifth year.
The Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad sits between NATO members Poland and Lithuania. It is home to Russia’s main Baltic navy base and other military assets, and nuclear-capable Iskander missiles are deployed there.
Western military officers have said that key military installations in Kaliningrad would be a likely first target should Russia ever attack any NATO ally.
NATO allies have conducted military exercises in the Baltic Sea region in recent months. More are planned in October. It launched Operation Baltic Sentry there last year to protect communication cables and pipelines.'
On Aug. 18, NATO held an exercise over northern Poland and the Baltic region involving several aircraft, including an EA-37B Compass Call — a sophisticated American plane that can jam communications and radar, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe said.
Defense analysts believe the unannounced, large-scale exercise would not have been welcomed by the Kremlin.
Rutte urges continued focus on supporting Ukraine
European leaders and intelligence services have warned that Russia could be ready to strike at another country within a few years, especially if it wins its war on Ukraine.Rutte told Euronews that Russia is trying “to divide us and lose the focus” on defending Ukraine.
“We will not,” he said, adding that the best way to respond is to provide Kyiv with more support.
“That’s the message. Calm, carry on, keep the support for Ukraine going. That’s how we deal with it,” Rutte said.
Buckey, this isn't news. This has been Russia's long standing, publicly stated security posture. Russia likes to whip out its saber and rattle it, this has been a frequent occurrence since the Ruskies discovered they had neighbors. This is how they run their diplomacy, and NK follows suit. This is as newsworthy as what Putin had for breakfast today.Meanwhile, in Russia....
'Playing a dangerous game': Putin threatens using 'all its arsenal' if there is a 'direct attack on the Russian Federation' | Fortune
In remarks at a foreign policy forum, Putin accused the West and Europe of escalating tensions .
‘Playing a dangerous game’: Putin threatens using ‘all its arsenal’ if there is a ‘direct attack on the Russian Federation’
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow’s long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons” in its arsenal.
In remarks at a foreign policy forum, Putin accused the West and Europe of escalating tensions by talking about preparing for a war with Moscow in the coming years, conducting military drills in the Baltic Sea, and seizing Russian vessels.
His remarks followed Moscow’s warning to NATO that it would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad should any members of the military alliance try to cut off the Baltic exclave from the rest of Russia.
Several Russian embassies in Europe this week issued statements that said Moscow has “information that NATO is preparing (an) air and naval blockade of Kaliningrad and (the) Kaliningrad region.”
They accused European leaders of “playing a dangerous game” by saying Russia might attack another country or ramp up a campaign of destabilizing attacks with drones and sabotage. Moscow has called the allegations absurd.
“There should be no mistake — Russia would be ready to use all its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, to defend its territory if NATO countries try to isolate (the) Kaliningrad region from the rest of the country,” the Russian Embassy in Ireland said in its statement on Tuesday.
Asked at the Valdai Club forum Thursday whether Russia was on the cusp of a war with NATO or whether both were trying to intimidate each other, Putin said: “It’s not intimidation, it’s a response to an attempt to intimidate us.”
Putin said that “everything is written correctly” in the earlier warning to NATO.
“If it comes to a direct attack on the Russian Federation — in this case we mean Kaliningrad, or maybe some other territories — of course, inevitably and immediately the question of Russian Federation using all weapons at the disposal of our country will appear on the agenda,” he said.
Putin didn’t specify whether Moscow would use nuclear weapons but said it has arms that “no one else has” and would determine which to use in case of an attack.
NATO pushed back against Russian nuclear rhetoric
NATO spokesperson Allison Hart confirmed Wednesday that Russia had sent a written message to the U.S.-led military alliance. “We strongly denounce the threat of force, including any irresponsible nuclear rhetoric,” she said in a statement.
Hart insisted NATO is not targeting Kaliningrad and had sent a reply noting that “NATO is a defensive alliance and none of our activities or exercises pose a risk to any part of Russia.”
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the bloc’s response to the message was “short and concise.”
“Basically what we said is, ‘Hey, listen, we are defensive alliance, and stop the nuclear threat. This is absolutely not called for and not helpful,’” Rutte told Euronews.
NATO’s response also urged Russia to stop its “unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine,” now in its fifth year.
The Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad sits between NATO members Poland and Lithuania. It is home to Russia’s main Baltic navy base and other military assets, and nuclear-capable Iskander missiles are deployed there.
Western military officers have said that key military installations in Kaliningrad would be a likely first target should Russia ever attack any NATO ally.
NATO allies have conducted military exercises in the Baltic Sea region in recent months. More are planned in October. It launched Operation Baltic Sentry there last year to protect communication cables and pipelines.'
On Aug. 18, NATO held an exercise over northern Poland and the Baltic region involving several aircraft, including an EA-37B Compass Call — a sophisticated American plane that can jam communications and radar, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe said.
Defense analysts believe the unannounced, large-scale exercise would not have been welcomed by the Kremlin.
Rutte urges continued focus on supporting Ukraine
European leaders and intelligence services have warned that Russia could be ready to strike at another country within a few years, especially if it wins its war on Ukraine.
Rutte told Euronews that Russia is trying “to divide us and lose the focus” on defending Ukraine.
“We will not,” he said, adding that the best way to respond is to provide Kyiv with more support.
“That’s the message. Calm, carry on, keep the support for Ukraine going. That’s how we deal with it,” Rutte said.
osubuckeye4
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Buckey, this isn't news. This has been Russia's long standing, publicly stated security posture. Russia likes to whip out its saber and rattle it, this has been a frequent occurrence since the Ruskies discovered they had neighbors. This is how they run their diplomacy, and NK follows suit. This is as newsworthy as what Putin had for breakfast today.
Sorry, I'll leave the news to you from now on.
You get very alarmist about Russian propaganda. It is not fitting for a man of your intelligence to be so easily fooled. Particularly as this is has been a staple of Russian foreign policy for your entire life.
osubuckeye4
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How is "meanwhile, in Russia" me being 'alarmist'? Literally just doing what PV, A-Mart and many others do on here and copypasta a story that I saw and was like, "hmm, maybe someone will find it interesting and want to converse".
Ok though... message received. I'll stop.
Hope you have a nice weekend!
Because you whip out these articles from time to time and then have historically gone on campaigns to convince us that Russia is going to end everything.
You've been weird lately, dude. People disagree with you and then you turn victim and talk about how you'll just take your leave then. You ain't the same as you used to be. I miss the Buckey that would argue so long and so pedantically that people would wave the white flag due to the sheer number of words you would produce.
osubuckeye4
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Because you whip out these articles from time to time and then have historically gone on campaigns to convince us that Russia is going to end everything.
You've been weird lately, dude. People disagree with you and then you turn victim and talk about how you'll just take your leave then. You ain't the same as you used to be. I miss the Buckey that would argue so long and so pedantically that people would wave the white flag due to the sheer number of words you would produce.
There's not really anyone left to argue with over fun stuff anymore.
It's pretty much serious stuff like Israel, boring regurgitation of business/AI articles without any context, or, super niche stuff that I have zero knowledge or interest in.
I'm Don Quixote without any windmills to tilt at.
You're no fun anymore
osubuckeye4
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You're no fun anymore
I'm tons of fun!
I'll be hanging out all weekend with a former 3-time All Pro NFL linebacker and his crew, drinking beers, watching football, talking shit and having a good time. Next weekend it's off to Great America for Fright Fest with my daughter and one of her friends and their family.
a-mart
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It got more replies than 99% of mine lol
Not my choice of words but I don't think he meant for you to stop posting rather this isn't gonna lead anywhere
It's like when I posted trump quotes and then Iran's at some point it stopped being meaningful
I read most of the articles you post. Don't really have time for the videos, but I would watch if I had the time.
a-mart
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JawboneOfAnAss
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Some point the bluff needs to be called. I am serious, US and NATO should siege Kaliningrad and make it a Polish and Lithuanian war goal.Buckey, this isn't news. This has been Russia's long standing, publicly stated security posture. Russia likes to whip out its saber and rattle it, this has been a frequent occurrence since the Ruskies discovered they had neighbors. This is how they run their diplomacy, and NK follows suit. This is as newsworthy as what Putin had for breakfast today.
All the bits that make Russia, Russian (culture, population, bureacratic systems) are heavily centralized in Moscow, St. Peters, Kazan, Yekaterinberg, Novosibirsk, Murmansk, Vladivostok, Rostov, Krasnodar. If all these cities are wiped out, Russia ceases to exist, and the Russian language and nation will die. America alone can get hit by nukes in equivalent cities and would still survive. Putin knows this, and his inner circle knows this. Ergo, his nuclear triad is a paper tiger. Russia knows it would be gone if it took the nuclear option.
I am still fully convinced Russia will walk away from the war with Crimea, the Donbass, and the land bridge in between as Russian territory that will universally be accepted as such. I feel that this is a chance for Russia to be 'removed from the pressure of defending Russian minority rights and enclave land' by having Kaliningrad become part Polish and part Lithuanian.
I hope whoever is president in 28 insists on Ukraine into NATO. Whatever part of it remains. So it can fall under the nuclear umbrella and there will be no more ambiguity on European borders.
