Russian invasion of Ukraine

[grunge]

Slightly off topic.

Something more for Putin and his beleaguered generals to think about in the future.

The new B-21 Raider bomber.

This changes everything.

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B-21 Raider | Northrop Grumman

B-21 Raider, the future of long-range strike, will be capable of penetrating the toughest defenses to deliver precision strikes anywhere in the world.

www.northropgrumman.com

The first new bomber in 30 years could cost nearly $700m (£569m) each and can carry nuclear and conventional weapons. The US Air Force is planning to acquire at least 100 of the aircraft.

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US Air Force unveils new B-21 Raider nuclear stealth bomber

The first new bomber in three decades could cost nearly $700m (£569m) per plane.

www.bbc.co.uk

I was reading up on these yesterday. Sound like they are not a huge improvement on the original’s capabilities but are far cheaper and easier to maintain. The original was apparently a total nightmare to maintain flight worthiness.

 

[Koniec]

Are you a conspiracy theorist too?

Nope. I’m just distrustful of Tories and Ukrainians.

 

[AlgarveBlu]

Lukashenko has just ordered the complete destruction of Minsk hospitals 6th floor as a preemptive measure to save his life.

 

[jrb]

Ukraine war: Fighting set to slow for winter months, says US intelligence

US intelligence says fighting has slowed down and this will continue throughout the winter.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[CTID1977]

Five Georgian fighters laid down their lives in Bakhmut defending freedom.
Glory to the Heroes! დიდება გმირებს!

 

[Tim of the Oak]

 

[SPIDERBOY]

Huge explosions last night in Tokmak.
Someone smoking in St Petersburg,Russia.(pic)

Slava Ukraini.

 

[CTID1977]

 

[SilverFox2]

Lol. That was the second comment to my post and was thinking wtf are you both on about, then read it again. Bloody auto text.

Yes a very serious post that perhaps auto text changed into allowing a less serious response.

 

[CTID1977]