tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post2737749954477803633..comments2024-03-28T21:57:32.099+11:00Comments on Submarine Matters & Australian Nuclear Weapons: Poland May Buy 2 Used Australian Frigates - HMAS Melbourne & Newcastle?Pete2http://www.blogger.com/profile/06134037393078707072noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-66575557332942982302017-05-29T14:41:55.224+10:002017-05-29T14:41:55.224+10:00Of interest;
Sean Fahey's "Russian Latvi...Of interest;<br /><br />Sean Fahey's "Russian Latvian presence ‘confrontational’" at http://navalinstitute.com.au/russian-latvian-presence-confrontational/ Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-13470794846793539982017-05-22T11:37:52.884+10:002017-05-22T11:37:52.884+10:00The spectre of Russian bear spins, like a hamster ...The spectre of Russian bear spins, like a hamster in a wheel, over peace loving Baltic countries:<br /><br />As reported MAY 21, 2017 http://navalinstitute.com.au/russian-latvian-presence-confrontational/<br /><br />"Russia is expected to conduct its “Zapad” (or “West”) Exercise in Kaliningrad and Belarus, with estimated Russian participation numbering between 70,000 and 100,000 troops.5 Some of these incidents are alarming in and of themselves; others, though seemingly routine, may be cause for concern when viewed in light of other regional Russian military activity. Context matters."<br /><br />The Free World (copyright pending) has been warned.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-65827467545607635972017-04-01T10:42:29.286+11:002017-04-01T10:42:29.286+11:00As part of its long term lease of Crimean military...As part of its long term lease of Crimean military facilities with Ukraine signed in 1997 the following numbers were allowed.<br /><br /> 25,000 troops,<br /><br />- 24 artillery systems with a caliber smaller than 100 mm,<br /><br />- 132 armored vehicles, and<br /><br />- 22 military planes<br />www.rt.com/news/russian-troops-crimea-ukraine-816/<br /><br />You could say the Russians were already there in Crimea, which is roughly 3x the size of Melbourne. Belarus being more like the size of Victoria and only a small number of ethnic russian population.<br />Would military exercises which last for some weeks be counted as hosting another countrys troops ?. Australia 'hosts' US and Singapore soldiers for longer periods than that.<br /><br />After WW2 Dutch politicians wanted to annex parts of Germany up to the Rhine including Cologne and expel germans who didnt speak 'low german' which is supposed to be closest to Dutch. That was the maximum position and various lessor options were canvassed. The main western allies wer'nt so keen but eventually the Dutch got some very minor territories, to smooth out border irregularities that had arisen over the centuries.<br /><br />'The London conference of April 23, 1949, only permitted some less far-reaching border modifications. At 12 o'clock of the very same day, Dutch troops occupied an area of 69 km2'<br />en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_annexation_of_German_territory_after_World_War_II<br />The Dutch sold it back in 1961 for $250 mil DM<br /><br />Similar situation occurred with Belgium<br />en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgian_annexation_plans_after_the_Second_World_War<br /><br />You could say there was precedent in Europe for parts of territory that moved to one jurisdiction were then moved back again in different circumstances<br />the Saar region was a more immediately comparable in size and population to Crimea. It was detached from Germany to French control as the Saar Protectorate, the longer term intention of France was to absorb it as a part of metropolitan France<br />en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saar_Protectorate<br /><br />Like the Crimea, a referendum was held which voted for unification with Germany, not surprisingly as the inhabitants considered themselves german<br />I wouldnt be surprised if all over Europe since WW2 there have been other small disputes over this or that territory, some merely a road, canal or railway, while others concern whole regions. Its the nature of creating a border, so some sort of mythical situation where borders are unchangeable does seem quaint and ignores recent history. <br /><br />Sometimes its the seabed itself, Australia played. footlose with UNLOS specifically to reserve for its use the sea floor between it and Timor Leste. Who are they to point the finger at other countries use of the 'migh is right doctrine'<br />South China Sea has the same situation playing out. Let those who who have not grabbed remote islands or atolls cast the first stone.Ztev Konradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553128132098513643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-58986624082234187742017-03-31T18:04:01.905+11:002017-03-31T18:04:01.905+11:00Hi Ztev
1. Looks like Russia deploys a brigade si...Hi Ztev<br /><br />1. Looks like Russia deploys a brigade size formation to Belarus now and then - from the Belarus Digest http://belarusdigest.com/story/west-2017-belarus-russian-military-exercise-smaller-anticipated-29513 <br /><br />"Around 3,000 Russian personnel and 280 items of equipment will arrive in Belarus to participate in the drills."<br /><br />It didn't take many Russians to again secure control of Crimea.<br /><br />Pete Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-86298258059396309652017-03-31T17:44:53.345+11:002017-03-31T17:44:53.345+11:00Not sure of the source about Belarus 'hosting&...Not sure of the source about Belarus 'hosting' Russian forces<br />This source indicates a possible airbase deal didnt go ahead<br />Thwarting Plans For A Russian Airbase, Minsk Strengthens Its Air Force<br />http://belarusdigest.com/story/thwarting-plans-russian-airbase-minsk-strengthens-its-air-force-27550<br /><br />If that story is reliable that would limit Russian to an ballistic Early warning radar base and a naval VLF communications base ( probably relics of Cold War) listed here<br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Russian_military_bases_abroad<br /><br />I cant see how those 2 are any problem for Poland. Putin doesnt have any interest in Belarus, they probably view the country like the US does Mexico.Ztev Konradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553128132098513643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-22935137334742799322017-03-31T13:36:07.742+11:002017-03-31T13:36:07.742+11:00Hi Nicky K.D Chaleunphone
Australia refurmished ...Hi Nicky K.D Chaleunphone<br /><br />Australia refurmished its Balikpapan-class landing craft heavys and donated them to the Philippines now the Philippine Ivatan class. eg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Brunei_(L_127)<br /><br />Even the US does not DONATE relatively young, still operational frigates-destroyers that have extensively upgraded sensors and weapons to the Philippines.<br /><br />Poland would be a paying customer.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />PetePetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-12458406528936320852017-03-31T13:26:51.425+11:002017-03-31T13:26:51.425+11:00Hi KQN
The Oliver Perry derivative Adelaide class...Hi KQN<br /><br />The Oliver Perry derivative Adelaide class indeed have Mk 13 missile launchers with a 40-missile magazine, that take Harpoon and SM-2 (MR) missiles. They also have Mk 41 VLS See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide-class_frigate#Armament .<br /><br />True that Oliver Perrys in Australia and Poland may be too small and/or cannot be retrofitted for SM-3 or AEGIS.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Pete Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-71734784383909047552017-03-31T03:31:45.068+11:002017-03-31T03:31:45.068+11:00Hi Pete,
I wonder why the Australian's didn...Hi Pete,<br />I wonder why the Australian's didn't offer them to the Philippines.Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318590507921043958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19245896.post-60237598494405872382017-03-31T01:12:43.321+11:002017-03-31T01:12:43.321+11:00I am pretty sure the Oliver Perry class frigates c...I am pretty sure the Oliver Perry class frigates cannot support SM-3 BMD. That will require a specific AEGIS package which is a non starter on this class. They likely can take some variants of SM-2 with the Mk 41 upgrade.<br />KQNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com