Totally predictable: Trump discusses giving land to Russia

[Notch7]

Russia has not run out of steam; the Russian military remains a capable and resilient adversary, capable of sustaining its operational tempo, though it has sustained significant personnel and material losses in the war in Ukraine and shifted to infantry-focused assaults to mitigate heavy equipment losses. Despite some financial and equipment challenges, Russia has mobilized its defense industry to increase production and manpower, allowing it to continue fighting and reconstituting its forces faster than many expected

Russian economy is in a precarious state.

If Trump had any balls he would increase sanctions as he keeps threatening

 

[Highway Man]

Russian economy is in a precarious state.

If Trump had any balls he would increase sanctions as he keeps threatening

Agree but sanctions don't really hit Russia that hard.

 

[gas112]

Your information is out of date.

Scranton, Rheinmetall, Ukraine are all ramping up production.

As for reserves being low.....well its not really true, the West mostly has stocks designed for NATO spec artillery.

Ukraine uses masses of 155mm shells not really used by Western military.

Oh and production of drones is increasing massively.


In terms of Russia, sure its producing a lot but its also killing its economy

Oh and Ukraine are constantly bombing Russian oil refineries.


By the way nobody said Russia would bea walk over, so have a little grow up

go on attempt to explain how its killing their economy
Germany US and UK have all said their weapons and ammo reserves are at an all time low guess you know better than the generals etc .
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As for your comment about 155mm shells not being used by the west .

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The 155 mm artillery round is the backbone of U.S. and allied field artillery, providing long-range, high explosive firepower to support maneuver forces and suppress enemy positions. The munition is a staple of modern warfare and is used in platforms such as the M777 howitzer and the M109 Paladin

 

[Highway Man]

Russia is “now producing three times as much ammunition in three months as the whole of NATO is doing in a year,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recently told the New York Times.
Drones are the new tech that are cheap to produce if you have the tooling and parts. Russia makes aprox 3000 per month.

 

[Notch7]

Germany US and UK have all said their weapons and ammo reserves are at an all time low guess you know better than the generals etc .
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When?

 

[Highway Man]

We would last aprox 3 to 4 weeks in an all out war with our reserves of ammo, thats how bad we have got through defence cuts, it will take around 5 years to get to the levels we used to have.

 

[Notch7]

As for your comment about 155mm shells not being used by the west

I am correct

If you had any clue about NATO / USA military you would know they rely on overwhelming air superiority as their principal strategy and don't use WW1 ground war.

Stick to pipe bending, there's a good chap.

 

[Highway Man]

The United Kingdom could potentially run out of ammunition for some key weapons in as little as one afternoon or several days in a high-intensity war, with some reports citing a ten-day to two-week timeframe in a significant conflict, highlighting concerns about the current state of UK munitions stockpiles and production capabilities. This is due to factors such as a lack of investment in munitions production and past spending cuts, which have left the UK with insufficient reserves for a prolonged engagement.
Estimates and Concerns

• "A busy afternoon": A former UK commander suggested that the army could run out of munitions for certain key weapons in a single busy afternoon due to reduced production over the years.
• "A few days": Some reports indicate the army could run out of ammunition within a few days in a conflict of any scale.
• • "Ten days": A former armed forces minister stated that the British Army would run out of munitions within ten days into a war, based on an exercise with the Americans.
  • "Two weeks": The Chair of the Defence Committee noted that the UK would run out of ammunition in about two weeks in a war, partly due to the equipment gifted to Ukraine, according to a 2022 report.

Reasons for the Shortfall

• Underinvestment in production: Years of cuts in defense spending have led to insufficient munitions production and stockpiles.
• Outdated equipment: Many of the British Army's vehicles and equipment date from the previous century, further straining resources in a conflict.
• Impact of aid to Ukraine: The substantial amount of equipment and ammunition provided to Ukraine has contributed to a potential shortfall for the UK's own forces.

The UK's Current Position

• Large defense budget, but thin reserves: While the UK has the world's sixth-largest defense budget, its reserves and production capacity are seen as insufficient for a large-scale conflict.
• Focus on modern capabilities: Experts are calling for significant investment in modern capabilities like drones, missiles, and cyber warfare, as well as doubling troop reserves, to address the current vulnerabilities.

In summary, concerns exist that the UK's ammunition reserves are inadequate for a prolonged conflict, with several estimates suggesting the military could face severe shortages within a very short timeframe.

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[Notch7]

go on attempt to explain how its killing their economy

What happens when you put a huge percentage of your economy into making military stuff?

Go away and have a good hard think

By the way, Its true Russias economy is not in a good place....mind you neither is Americas, because they voted in an absolute buffoon with a mental.age of 9

 

[Notch7]

The United Kingdom could potentially run out of ammunition for some key weapons in as little as one afternoon or several days in a high-intensity war, with some reports citing a ten-day to two-week timeframe in a significant conflict, highlighting concerns about the current state of UK munitions stockpiles and production capabilities. This is due to factors such as a lack of investment in munitions production and past spending cuts, which have left the UK with insufficient reserves for a prolonged engagement.
Estimates and Concerns

• "A busy afternoon": A former UK commander suggested that the army could run out of munitions for certain key weapons in a single busy afternoon due to reduced production over the years.
• "A few days": Some reports indicate the army could run out of ammunition within a few days in a conflict of any scale.
• • "Ten days": A former armed forces minister stated that the British Army would run out of munitions within ten days into a war, based on an exercise with the Americans.
  • "Two weeks": The Chair of the Defence Committee noted that the UK would run out of ammunition in about two weeks in a war, partly due to the equipment gifted to Ukraine, according to a 2022 report.

Reasons for the Shortfall

• Underinvestment in production: Years of cuts in defense spending have led to insufficient munitions production and stockpiles.
• Outdated equipment: Many of the British Army's vehicles and equipment date from the previous century, further straining resources in a conflict.
• Impact of aid to Ukraine: The substantial amount of equipment and ammunition provided to Ukraine has contributed to a potential shortfall for the UK's own forces.

The UK's Current Position

• Large defense budget, but thin reserves: While the UK has the world's sixth-largest defense budget, its reserves and production capacity are seen as insufficient for a large-scale conflict.
• Focus on modern capabilities: Experts are calling for significant investment in modern capabilities like drones, missiles, and cyber warfare, as well as doubling troop reserves, to address the current vulnerabilities.

In summary, concerns exist that the UK's ammunition reserves are inadequate for a prolonged conflict, with several estimates suggesting the military could face severe shortages within a very short timeframe.

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United Kingdom.

How is that relevant?

 

[denso13]

If British forces were at war with Russia they would run out of ammunition in "two weeks", according to the Chair of the Defence Committee

We wouldn't fight Russia alone, two weeks would probably be enough for NATO though.

 

[gas112]

I am correct

If you had any clue about NATO / USA military you would know they rely on overwhelming air superiority as their principal strategy and don't use WW1 ground war.

Stick to pipe bending, there's a good chap.

I am correct

If you had any clue about NATO / USA military you would know they rely on overwhelming air superiority as their principal strategy and don't use WW1 ground war.

Stick to pipe bending, there's a good chap.

yet again you have been proved wrong . Could not even get the basics about shell sizes right .
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Since February 2022, Ukraine has received around 900 155-millimeter howitzers from its allies as well as millions of shells for these towed and self-propelled guns, each of which lobs a 100-pound shell 15 miles or farther
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.All told, Ukrainian artillery fires 5,000 or more 155-millimeter rounds every day for an annual total of around 2 million shells.



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[Notch7]

Ukraine artillery shell production has tripled

USAs artillery shells production has ramped up

Germany artillery shell production has ramped up.

 

[gas112]

What happens when you put a huge percentage of your economy into making military stuff?

Go away and have a good hard think

By the way, Its true Russias economy is not in a good place....mind you neither is Americas, because they voted in an absolute buffoon with a mental.age of 9

oh deary deary me yet again another none answer
Just admit it your thick as shyte and havent got a clue

 

[Notch7]

yet again you have been proved wrong . Could not even get the basics about shell sizes right .
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Since February 2022, Ukraine has received around 900 155-millimeter howitzers from its allies as well as millions of shells for these towed and self-propelled guns, each of which lobs a 100-pound shell 15 miles or farther
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.All told, Ukrainian artillery fires 5,000 or more 155-millimeter rounds every day for an annual total of around 2 million shells.



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I am sorry you lack comprehension.

What you quoted does not answer my point you quoted.

Please try reading before posting, there's a good chap.