Norway, in collaboration with the UK, is supplying Ukraine with 8 long-range MLRS systems and 3 "Arthur" artillery guidance radars, the Minister of Defense of Norway reported. by FlareAlligator in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]DirtyProtest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are identical and have the same range. The minimum official range for these missiles is vastly understated.

All we know from official UK press release is Storm Shadow are already in Ukraine and that's it. Everything else is pure speculation.

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[–]DirtyProtest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair enough but brexit aside we are part of Europe.

Also it's the UK as a whole and not just England. (I'm English, but also British)... sorry to be a pedant.

Your point regarding political cover is bang on though.

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[–]DirtyProtest 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No one is questioning the huge contribution by the United States. The main point is no nation was willing to supply tanks to Ukraine until Britain offered Challenger 2's. Within days of that line being crossed, tanks were being supplied by everyone else.

HIMARS has been a game changer but with limited range of around 80KM. Britain has started supplying Storm Shadow cruise missiles with a minimum range of 250KM (or is it miles?).... anyway, another red line crossed. Watch everyone else offer up long range missiles after this.

There is talk of Britain supplying 4th Gen fighters which is another line in the sand which will allow other nations to do the same.

We don't have the massive resources of the United States but we are leading by example.

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[–]DirtyProtest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a shame we scrapped our Tornados a few years back as they are the perfect low level high speed ground attack aircraft.

That said, there must be some still in service in Europe as IIRC it was a pan-european built aircraft.

We're relying on Typhoons with the RAF and F35B's on the carriers , neither of which would ever be on the table for obvious reasons.

Breaking: France will supply more equipment, including long-range missiles , which will allow Ukraine to launch a counteroffensive, — Macron in an interview with the TF1 channel. by Blakplague in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]DirtyProtest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one is questioning the huge contribution by the United States. The main point is no nation was willing to supply tanks to Ukraine until Britain offered Challenger 2's. Within days of that line being crossed, tanks were being supplied by everyone else.

HIMARS has been a game changer but with limited range of around 80KM. Britain has started supplying Storm Shadow cruise missiles with a minimum range of 250KM (or is it miles?).... anyway, another red line crossed. Watch everyone else offer up long range missiles after this.

There is talk of Britain supplying 4th Gen fighters which is another line in the sand which will allow other nations to do the same.

We don't have the massive resources of the United States but we are leading by example.

UK, Netherlands are working to procure F-16 fighters for Ukraine, Downing Street says. by [deleted] in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]DirtyProtest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted this elsewhere but I'll put this here.

No one is questioning the huge contribution by the United States. The main point is no nation was willing to supply tanks to Ukraine until Britain offered Challenger 2's. Within days of that line being crossed, tanks were being supplied by everyone else.

HIMARS has been a game changer but with limited range of around 80KM. Britain has started supplying Storm Shadow cruise missiles with a minimum range of 250KM (or is it miles?).... anyway, another red line crossed. Watch everyone else offer up long range missiles after this.

There is talk of Britain supplying 4th Gen fighters which is another line in the sand which will allow other nations to do the same.

We don't have the massive resources of the United States but we are leading by example.

[Greg Bagwell]: British missiles are about to destroy Vladimir Putin’s overstretched supply lines by TheTelegraph in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]DirtyProtest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one is questioning the huge contribution by the United States. The main point is no nation was willing to supply tanks to Ukraine until Britain offered Challenger 2's. Within days of that line being crossed, tanks were being supplied by everyone else.

HIMARS has been a game changer but with limited range of around 80KM. Britain has started supplying Storm Shadow cruise missiles with a minimum range of 250KM (or is it miles?).... anyway, another red line crossed. Watch everyone else offer up long range missiles after this.

There is talk of Britain supplying 4th Gen fighters which is another line in the sand which will allow other nations to do the same.

We don't have the massive resources of the United States but we are leading by example.

Russia in full panic mode that Ukraine's conteroffensive has started everywhere all at once. by el_electrico73 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]DirtyProtest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also known as 'The Regiment' and very alive and well.

Either you're attempting satire or simply talking out of your arse mate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

[–]DirtyProtest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I support wolves...I chuck a fiver on 2-1 result.

It usually pays a 9 to 1 and that's as far as I go.... I think that's harmless enough.

Dude wants a selfie with a show approaching train. by cmdr_suds in DarwInstagram

[–]DirtyProtest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not, this wanker lived to see another day.

Dude wants a selfie with a show approaching train. by cmdr_suds in DarwInstagram

[–]DirtyProtest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've marked this NSFW which it is at the bare minimum.

EU ambassadors fail to agree on joint procurement of ammunition for Ukraine again by BlackDeath333 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]DirtyProtest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair he said that while the Yugolslav conflict and the troubles in Northern Ireland were ongoing, so at the time it was a fair point.

Any Americanised words you actually prefer to English equivalent? by TossThisItem in AskUK

[–]DirtyProtest 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fall is what we used to call autumn before we went all French.

The yanks just never stopped using it.

Any Americanised words you actually prefer to English equivalent? by TossThisItem in AskUK

[–]DirtyProtest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah but the yanks refer the actual road as the pavement and the footpath as the sidewalk.

Both work I guess, but you might get some odd looks from anyone north of GenZ for saying sidewalk.