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Interesting read on #Russia's military rebuild after the initial strategic and logistical blunders they faced in #Ukraine. In some ways, it seems reminiscent of the Soviet Union's military industrial complex's resilience during Operation Barbarossa in #WW2. The Germans saw a lot of success early on in their push towards Moscow, but eventually, the Soviet war machine demonstrated the resilience necessary to drive the German army all the way back to Berlin. Today, Russia's rapid military rebuilding efforts underscore the enduring capacity for strategic comeback. This parallel highlights not only the cyclical nature of military and industrial mobilization but also the strategic depth nations can leverage in times of need. Such historical context enriches our understanding of current geopolitical dynamics and the potential for recovery and strength despite initial setbacks. #MilitaryHistory #StrategicResilience #IndustrialMobilization #GeopoliticalDynamics #DefenseIndustry #HistoricalParallels #OperationBarbarossa #MilitaryRebuild #GlobalSecurity #HistoryRepeats #russiaukrainewar #supplychain #metalsindustry #metals #war #conflict Source: Russia Has ‘Almost Completely’ Rebuilt Its Military: US Official (thedefensepost.com)

👏 Rheinmetall bought 50 Leopard 1 tanks for #Ukraine The buyer was first rumored to be the #Netherlands 🇳🇱 🇧🇪 The tanks come from the stockpile owned by Freddy Versluys,  CEO of defense company OIP Land Systems in #Belgium Who bought the tanks a decade ago from the Belgian #military 💡 Two of the tanks have already left the OIP warehouses, Heading for Germany and Italy to overhaul and Equip the tanks with modern weapon systems. ☝️ Last June, a source from the Dutch parliament told the Dutch broadcasting service NOS that the Dutch government planned to buy several dozen new Leopard 1 tanks for the Ukrainian army. 🇨🇭 Netherlands initially intended to buy Leopard 1 tanks from #Switzerland However, this deal fell through when the Swiss government blocked the export of weapons meant for Ukraine. 💰 Since budget was already allocated, we now expect The Dutch government to have bought these Leopards instead. Whoever it is, 🎅🏻 Ukraine has a Secret Santa 🎅🏻 EDIT: Turns out it was #Germany's Rheinmetall! #Intelligence #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 

💥 #Ukraine Javelin hits roof of advancing Russian T-72B3, igniting the onboard ammunition and causing the tank to suffer a catastrophic cookoff. 🚀 The Javelin didn't blow up this tank. The tank's own ammunition did. 🛠️ As Soviet Russian tanks were never designed for protection: - They can't reverse quickly - Crew is seated atop ammunition - Thinner armor, quantity over quality - No fire suppression systems - Cramped crew compartments - Few to no active protection systems Soviet tanks are designed to advance in massive numbers, 🔥 And to be quickly replaced When the crew meets a fiery end. This is yet another reason why Ukraine needs western armored vehicles - Leopards, Challengers, Abrams. Tanks that don't cook their own crewmen alive. Location 📍 48.1392388, 37.6283837 #Osint #intelligence #military #engineering #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

I spoke with the UK’s MailOnline about Bucharest’s likely attempt to cover up the incident concerning a Russian drone "crash" on Romanian territory, and why this is a horrible strategy to “de-escalate.” The more you shy away from confronting #Russia, the more aggressive Russia will become, as it will perceive you as weak and vulnerable. I said in a T-Intelligence report from 4 August 2023 that it is only a matter of time until stray Russian drones or missiles land on the Romanian side of the Danube. Now it happened, and Bucharest botched the response. But thanks to #OSINT sleuths, facts can’t stay burried for long. But #Romania now has a unique opportunity to show Russia that #NATO is united and steadfast in its resolve. Romania can call for allied consultations under Article 4 and enhance its air defense posture in the Danube area. Here I’m taking about deploying SHORADs, systems dedicated to countering cruise missiles, loitering munitions, and one way attack drones like Shaheds. It’s not rocket science, Turkey took an identical course of action when stray missiles started flying in from Syria in 2012, and got allied Patriot batteries to close the southeastern airspace.

p3 san: 5 key lessons from 2 years of Russia-Ukraine war Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has revolutionized warfare, popularizing drones and exposing the importance of supply-chain independence. Drones agility and effectiveness in overwhelming larger military assets like tanks, as well as their ability to target troops and disrupt enemy operations, have reshaped warfare strategies.The war has led to a more bipolar world and highlighted the need for increased military spending in Europe. https://lnkd.in/gmJ4FjvS - completed

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Better News for NATO from Ukraine's Battlefields Amidst ongoing conflict, Ukraine's military reforms and deepening cooperation with NATO offer a promising outlook. Discover how Ukraine's upgraded defense capabilities and increased collaboration enhance regional stability while reinforcing NATO's collective security commitment. Read more at the link below. #NATO #Ukraine #CollectiveDefense https://lnkd.in/g7mH6s_z

Interesting to hear how these will perform. Data from actual combat use will be more valuable than any test data.

RUSSIAN PRODUCTION IS NOT GOING TO SAVE UKRAINE: CSIS recently produced a report on Russian industrial production and tried to give the best possible spin on the numbers for the Ukrainian cause. Primarily, Russia needs 3.6 million rounds of artillery per year just to maintain the status quo (even though the status quo still includes more offensive territorial gains than Ukraine made during the counteroffensive) and Russia can only produce 2.1 million rounds that includes both 152 and 122mm. The rest of the news os bad. Let me provide some of the quotations that scare me: -The Russian military has sustained massive casualties since February 2022 of over 315,000 troops killed or injured without significant impact on the quality of the overall fighting force. -Despite continuing high casualties, evidence on the front suggests Russia has greater capacity to mobilize. -Military observers noted that Russian successes in 2023 were also due to improved intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance operations where aerial drones play pivotal roles. https://lnkd.in/gG3yg4gs