Rusijos karas prieš Ukrainą ir bandymai grasinti NATO

[Panevezietis]

Atvažiuos volodia į turkus? Ar pasiligos

[Gator]

Atvažiuos volodia į turkus? Ar pasiligos

Na jei pats inicijavo kalbą ir pasakymą, kad važiuos, tai turėtų.
Kita vertus gal ir nesakė, kad aukščiausiu lygiu derybos, gal vėl mirusi charizma lavrovas?

[Panevezietis]

Gal per gipskartonio sienas derėsis, atskiruose kabinetuose..volodia xokėjų žiūrės

[Arunasx]

Germany’s Merz vows to build Europe’s strongest army https://www.politico.eu/article/frie...entional-army/

“Our friends and partners also expect this from us, and what’s more, they are actually demanding it,” said the new chancellor.
BERLIN —Germany will take more responsibility for Europe's defense by building the strongest army in the EU, conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in a wide-ranging speech in the Bundestag on Wednesday.
"The federal government will provide all the financial resources that the Bundeswehr needs to become the strongest conventional army in Europe,” Merz said. “This is more than appropriate for the most populous and economically strongest country in Europe. Our friends and partners also expect this from us, and what's more, they are actually demanding it."
The comments come after Merz led a historic U-turn on German fiscal policy, including a drastic loosening of the country’s constitutional debt brake to potentially unlock hundreds of billions of euros of borrowing for defense. That cash can also be used to finance military support for Ukraine.
Merz said the purpose of bolstering the military would be to deter aggression.
“Our goal is a country, a Germany and a Europe that are together so strong that we never have to use our weapons,” the new chancellor added.
At the same time, Merz vowed that Germany — Ukraine’s second-biggest provider of military aid after the United States — would continue to back Kyiv. “There must be no doubt about where we stand,” he said. “Namely, unconditionally on the side of the Ukrainians.”
Merz also said that Germany was “very concerned about the growing closeness between Beijing and Moscow” and that Berlin would make a strong case to China to play its part in resolving the war in Ukraine.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Germany has drastically increased military spending, though its armed forces — known as the Bundeswehr — remain in dire need of investment after years of post-Cold War disarmament and austerity.
For Merz, following through on the promise to build Europe’s largest conventional army won’t be easy. Gen. Carsten Breuer, Germany’s top military commander, told an audience at the German Council on Foreign Relations in April that Germany needs 100,000 additional troops “as quickly as possible.”
Yet, despite intensified recruitment efforts, troop levels have flatlined at around 182,000 as many young people in Germany shun military service.
During the second half of his speech, Merz vowed to revamp Germany’s struggling, export-driven economy, which has contracted for two years in a row, by reforming the country’s bureaucracy and by incentivizing investment and entrepreneurship.

[Arunasx]

American B-52 Bombers Set to Fly Over the Capital of Latvia https://nationalinterest.org/blog/bu...ital-of-latvia

A U.S. B-52 bomber will fly over Riga with NATO allies, symbolizing a commitment to Baltic security. The event includes a photo contest, inviting civilian engagement.
At one time, the United States military went out of its way to avoid having its aircraft photographed from the ground.
The situation is very different today, and U.S. Air Force Europe-Air Force Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) announced that a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress will conduct a flyover of Riga, Latvia, on Friday and is now encouraging observers to share photos of the long-range strategic bomber on social media.
“[The] B-52H Stratofortress is scheduled to conduct a flyover in Riga, Latvia, above the Monument of Freedom and Lielvārde Air Base on May 16 at approximately noon local as part of the Bomber Task Force Europe mission set, demonstrating the United States’ commitment to security in the Baltic region and across NATO’s eastern flank,” USAFE-AFAFRICA announced.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Air Force does not typically give advanced notice about Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions, and it is unclear if the B-52 is being deployed to Europe or if it is conducting a CONUS-to-CONUS mission from an Air Force Base (AFB) in the United States.
The most recent bomber deployment to Europe, BTF 25-2, began in February, with four B-52H bombers from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, deployed to Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford.
During the deployment, the U.S. bombers participated in a patrol mission over the Mediterranean, escorted by Israeli Air Force F-35 Adir stealth fighters. They also participated in a low-pass flyover in Sweden to observe the first anniversary of the Nordic nation’s accession to NATO.
The B-52 Bomber Fly-Over: A Symbol of Latvian Freedom
USAFE-AFAFRICA has announced the flyover of Latvia’s capital city and provided additional details.
“The B-52H Stratofortress will fly in formation with Allied fighter jets currently deployed supporting NATO’s Air Policing missions. This multinational flyover highlights Allied cohesion and the strength of coordinated air operations in defense of shared regional security objectives,” USAFE-AFAFRICA further explained.
“Baltic security is essential to the stability of the entire Euro-Atlantic region. This flyover showcases the continued cooperation between Allies to preserve peace, strengthen deterrence, and ensure a secure and prosperous Baltic Sea region.”
The “optimal flyover visibility is expected from the Monument of Freedom,” which was installed to honor the soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence. It was first unveiled in November 1935 to symbolize “Latvian statehood, national unity, independence, and freedom.”
The B-52 is Ready for Its Closeup!
In a post on X, USAFE-AFAFRICA announced the “Photo Contest” and called for those in Riga to “Capture the multinational flyover & submit your photo for a chance to be featured.”
Those wishing to participate should “Take a photo of the B-52 and Allied aircraft during the flyover,” and “Post it on Instagram or Facebook with #RigaFlyer and tag: @usafe_afafrica @HQUSAFE.”
The winner will get a spotlight feature on the USAFE-AFAFRICA social media feeds.

[Arunasx]

Germany backs 5% NATO defense spending target https://www.dw.com/en/germany-backs

After meeting with his US counterpart at a gathering of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey, Germany's foreign minister said Berlin is willing to "follow" US President's Trump's demand for increased defense spending.

Dabar minima, kad tiesiogiai gynybai būtų didinama iki 3,5% ir iki 1.5% karinei infrastruktūrai.

[Arunasx]

Italija planuoja perduoti 400vnt M113 ir dar kitokių gėrybių https://charter97.org/ru/news/2025/5/17/640925/

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Germany backs 5% NATO defense spending target https://www.dw.com/en/germany-backs

Dabar minima, kad tiesiogiai gynybai būtų didinama iki 3,5% ir iki 1.5% karinei infrastruktūrai.

5% spendo nuo Vokietijos GDP yra kažkas nesuvokiamo. Jeigu Vokietija užkūrus karo pramonę per ateinančius 5 metus, rusai neturės absoliučiai jokių šansų padaryt kažko Europai.

[RamasN]

5% spendo nuo Vokietijos GDP yra kažkas nesuvokiamo. Jeigu Vokietija užkūrus karo pramonę per ateinančius 5 metus, rusai neturės absoliučiai jokių šansų padaryt kažko Europai.

Reikia pinigus vertinti per tam tikrą prizmę. Europoj dėl biurokratijos, reguliavimų, darbo jėgos kaštų tas pats fizinis karinis vienetas (tarkim artilerijos sviedinys) kainuoja kelis kart brangiau nei ruSSijoj, kur galima bent kuriam laikui naudot vos ne vergiją, apeit dalį "bandymų saugumo" reikalavimų ir pan. Todėl džiaugtis aišku, reiktų, bet atsargiai vertinti. Ir jei eis kaip toliau, tai 5 metai yra per didelis laiko tarpas. Įdomu, kas bus 2026ais, ką spės iki to padaryt ar ne.

[Sula]

5% spendo nuo Vokietijos GDP yra kažkas nesuvokiamo. Jeigu Vokietija užkūrus karo pramonę per ateinančius 5 metus, rusai neturės absoliučiai jokių šansų padaryt kažko Europai.

Žalos padarytų, bet kerzinių Lamanše, matyt, neplaus.

[Arunasx]

Rheinmetall also plans to produce Lockheed Martin missile weapons for Patriot in the joint venture https://www.hartpunkt.de/rheinmetall

The Düsseldorf-based defense company Rheinmetall plans to establish a large-scale production of missiles and rockets, including weapons for the Patriot air defense system, in Europe as part of a joint venture with the US company Lockheed Martin. As Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger explained during a conference call with analysts last week, talks are currently underway to establish the joint venture, in which his company aims to acquire a 60 percent stake.
The reason for this is that manufacturing capacity in the US is insufficient to meet European demand, Papperger said. "Sometimes you have to wait ten years to get missiles from America, which is far too long." Therefore, the two partners wanted to establish a European "Center of Competence" for missiles.
The Rheinmetall CEO announced his intention to build a production capacity of up to 10,000 missiles and the same number of large and small rocket motors per year, with comprehensive vertical integration.
The Rheinmetall CEO estimates that the production line will be ready in 12 to 13 months. Final assembly will also take place there. Development work will be carried out jointly with Lockheed Martin, meaning that IPRs will also be located in Europe. However, the project requires US government approval, which both partners are working on. Papperger expects that after engine production starts next year and rocket production in 2027, the years 2028 and 2029 will be characterized by the ramp-up phase. After that, there is a revenue potential of €5 billion, assuming the joint venture's production is fully booked. Rheinmetall is striving to supply as many components as possible to the joint venture.
Lockheed Martin is currently ending ATACMS production because the PrSM is being manufactured. Therefore, there are discussions about processing US contracts at the new factory and thus generating the first one to two billion euros in revenue. Papperger explained that the plan is to take over the ATACMS assembly lines directly from the US. He predicted that the capacity for the new engine production will be quickly utilized, given Ukraine's high demand for Patriot missiles.
The Rheinmetall CEO estimated the current missile requirement at 600 to 800 ATACMS per year, around 2,500 GMLRs, 5,000 Hellfires, 5,200 JAGMs and 250 to 300 PAC-3s.
According to him, supply chains for production are currently being established. The idea for this was developed by Lockheed Martin's CEO and himself during the Munich Security Conference. The idea was to offer electronic component manufacturers a five-year contract and a large down payment.
According to Papperger, European customers prefer ATACMS with a range of up to 300 kilometers over GMLRS with up to 150 kilometers. Longer ranges are preferred. In Germany, 500 or 600 kilometers are also being discussed – ranges that currently only the PrSM offers.
When asked about the possible establishment of a Missile Excellence Center, the US defense company Lockheed Martin stated that the company is working with its European allies to identify opportunities for cooperation to meet the global demand for US munitions and precision strike capabilities.
Lockheed Martin said it wants to ensure that any potential collaboration strengthens American manufacturing capacity, creates jobs in the US and Europe, and accelerates the delivery of these goods. "Any collaboration between our companies is subject to the approval of the US and German governments," Lockheed Martin emphasized. Since negotiations are still ongoing, any details communicated are premature and unofficial.

[Sklansky]

Germany backs 5% NATO defense spending target https://www.dw.com/en/germany-backs

Dabar minima, kad tiesiogiai gynybai būtų didinama iki 3,5% ir iki 1.5% karinei infrastruktūrai.

Cia ir del to, jog Lenkija stipriai ginkluojasi ir, kad nebutu jie pagrindine jega Europoje.

[Arunasx]

Cia ir del to, jog Lenkija stipriai ginkluojasi ir, kad nebutu jie pagrindine jega Europoje.

Net jei ir yra tame nors 0,1% teisybės tai tuo geriau. Taip ir matau Lenkiją puolančią Vokietiją....

[Sklansky]

Net jei ir yra tame nors 0,1% teisybės tai tuo geriau. Taip ir matau Lenkiją puolančią Vokietiją....

Ne puolancia, nereik taip tiesiogiai suprast. O pleciancia savo itaka.

[Laure23]

https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pasauly...ftos-tanklaivi

Rusijos valdžios institucijos sekmadienį sulaikė Graikijos naftos tanklaivį, kuris išplaukė iš vieno Estijos uosto ir judėjo iš anksto sutartu maršrutu Rusijos teritoriniuose vandenyse. Šis incidentas įvyko praėjus kelioms dienoms po to, kai Estija bandė sustabdyti Rusijos „šešėlinio laivyno“ laivą, praneša estų nacionalinis transliuotojas ERR.

Įdomus estų pabandymas su tanklavio perėmimu, neturint tam pajėgumų ir atrodo, NATO/EU užnugario (sakė iš esmės ne mūsų reikalas, šalys tvarkosi pačios). Bet jeigu dabar į tai nebus reakcijos, atrodys silpnokai.

[Arunasx]

https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pasauly...ftos-tanklaivi
Įdomus estų pabandymas su tanklavio perėmimu, neturint tam pajėgumų ir atrodo, NATO/EU užnugario (sakė iš esmės ne mūsų reikalas, šalys tvarkosi pačios). Bet jeigu dabar į tai nebus reakcijos, atrodys silpnokai.

Tuo geriau. Tegul graikai tratinasi su tuo. Jie mėgėjai buvo dideli tarpininkauti ruzkių naftą stumdant.
Tikiuosi estai turi alternatyvinį variantą neplaukiant per chuilo vandenis. Yra:

„Šiandienos incidentas liudija, kad Rusija ir toliau elgiasi neprognozuojamai, todėl laivai ateityje bus nukreipiami alternatyviu maršrutu“, – pareiškė užsienio reikalų ministras Margusas Tsahkna.
https://www.lrytas.lt/pasaulis/ivyki...laivi-37909209

[Tomizmas]

Cia ir del to, jog Lenkija stipriai ginkluojasi ir, kad nebutu jie pagrindine jega Europoje.

Ir gerai. Tarpusavio konkurencija, noras pasitempti vieniems prieš kitus - šiuo atveju naudingas ir sveikintinas dalykas.
Konkurencija visose gyvenimo srityse yra gerai, kol netampa š*kimu ir kitų žlugdymu.

[Dreamer]

Po estų incidento su Rusijos tanklaiviu – olimpinė NATO ramybė: „Tai pačių šalių reikalas“

„NATO gali padėti stebėti padėtį, bet daug kas – pačių šalių reikalas, jų teisė tikrinti laivus ir vėliavų naudojimo tinkamumą“, – sako NATO vadavietės Brunsume vado pavaduotojas Johnas Meadas.

https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pasauly...saliu-reikalas



Karinio mobilumo pertvarka ES graudi – kaip Lietuvoje

Europos audito rūmai atliko karinio mobilumo auditą ir liūdnai konstatavo, kad šioje srityje jokio proveržio nėra. Atvirkščiai – dalis pinigų paleista pavėjui, kritiniai įstatymų pakeitimai nepriimti.


Kalbėdama apie karinio mobilumo auditą Europos audito rūmų narė Laima Andrikienė sakė, kad audito rezultatai akivaizdžiai rodo, kad mes nepasiruošę dienai X. Skiriant finansavimą atsainiai pasižiūrėta į prioritetus. Pavyzdžiui, tam, kad vienos valstybės kariuomenė galėtų pereiti į kitos valstybės teritoriją, reikia pranešti daugiau nei prieš 40 dienų ir tai nepakeista.

https://www.delfi.lt/verslo-poziuris...voje-120110172

[Panevezietis]

[Sula]

Tampa labai jau nuspėjama
O tai "nenuspėjamasis" Trumpas.
Neatmetu, kad 2025 m. lapkritį skaitysime panašų jo postą.