Dan (Twitter)
RT @RALee85: Some of his takeaways about using the Abrams in combat:
"1. The Abrams is a great tank. Thanks to the fact that the ammo is completely separated from the crew, the crew has a chance to survive (unlike in the T series tanks).
2. Without the additional ERA and 'cope netting' on top of the turret, we would have been smashed and surely dead by now without any chance. The tank's armour is weak, and it is vulnerable (as any other tank) to FPV drones.
3. The crew survived multiple FPV hits inside the tank thanks to the aforementioned ERA and 'cope netting'. We as as crew were allowed to install the protection as we liked, we analysed everything we could, we did a huge job, and this saved our lives in the long run.
4. The most valuable advantage of the Abrams is that, when having MUCH additional armour and a thorough approach, it saves human lives, even in DIRE conditions.
5. We, the crew(s), are in love with this tank and are immensely grateful to the United States.
6. If the US provided the tanks with the original armour and the complete ARAT 1/2 kits, this would make us more protected (although the top would still remain unprotected and we would need Kontakt-1, etc.).
7. The American tankers should act promptly. Their tanks are too thin and vulnerable given the current threats on the battlefield. Protect your tanks urgently to avoid losses in potential near-future conflicts, taking into account our experience."
He also added that the Abram's weight isn't a significant problem even with 2-3 tons of additional weight from ERA.
It is also important to note that Ukraine did not receive the latest version of the Abrams and they were sent the export version without depleted uranium armor.
RT @RALee85: Some of his takeaways about using the Abrams in combat:
"1. The Abrams is a great tank. Thanks to the fact that the ammo is completely separated from the crew, the crew has a chance to survive (unlike in the T series tanks).
2. Without the additional ERA and 'cope netting' on top of the turret, we would have been smashed and surely dead by now without any chance. The tank's armour is weak, and it is vulnerable (as any other tank) to FPV drones.
3. The crew survived multiple FPV hits inside the tank thanks to the aforementioned ERA and 'cope netting'. We as as crew were allowed to install the protection as we liked, we analysed everything we could, we did a huge job, and this saved our lives in the long run.
4. The most valuable advantage of the Abrams is that, when having MUCH additional armour and a thorough approach, it saves human lives, even in DIRE conditions.
5. We, the crew(s), are in love with this tank and are immensely grateful to the United States.
6. If the US provided the tanks with the original armour and the complete ARAT 1/2 kits, this would make us more protected (although the top would still remain unprotected and we would need Kontakt-1, etc.).
7. The American tankers should act promptly. Their tanks are too thin and vulnerable given the current threats on the battlefield. Protect your tanks urgently to avoid losses in potential near-future conflicts, taking into account our experience."
He also added that the Abram's weight isn't a significant problem even with 2-3 tons of additional weight from ERA.
It is also important to note that Ukraine did not receive the latest version of the Abrams and they were sent the export version without depleted uranium armor.
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Belarusian Hajun project (Twitter)
• During the past week, about 9 Russian drones of the Shahed type flew into Belarus. Attempts to shoot down the drones were reported.
• In 2024, a record plan for conscription of reserve officers was set – 1,000 people. The same number of reserve officers were drafted from 2016 to 2023.
• On December 10, the 9M318 anti-aircraft guided missile for the Buk-MB2 SAM system was tested at the “Palesski” site. And on December 14, it was reported that the Sapfir grenade launcher system was tested.
The full review of the main military events in Belarus on December 9-15:
https://hajun.info/briefs/review-of-military-events-in-belarus-on-december-9-15/
• During the past week, about 9 Russian drones of the Shahed type flew into Belarus. Attempts to shoot down the drones were reported.
• In 2024, a record plan for conscription of reserve officers was set – 1,000 people. The same number of reserve officers were drafted from 2016 to 2023.
• On December 10, the 9M318 anti-aircraft guided missile for the Buk-MB2 SAM system was tested at the “Palesski” site. And on December 14, it was reported that the Sapfir grenade launcher system was tested.
The full review of the main military events in Belarus on December 9-15:
https://hajun.info/briefs/review-of-military-events-in-belarus-on-december-9-15/
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Belarusian Hajun project (Twitter)
• Last week, an Il-76 military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived in Belarus from Russia.
• On December 10-13, helicopters of the 50th Combined Air Base of the Belarusian Air Force were recorded relocating from Machulishchy airfield to Luninets reserve airfield.
• During the past week, flights of fighters of the Belarusian Air Force were recorded in the southeastern and southern regions of Belarus. Helicopters of the Belarusian Air Force flew to the western border.
The full report on military activity in Belarus on December 9-15:
https://hajun.info/reports/military-activity-on-the-territory-of-belarus-on-december-9-15/
Online map of military activity in Belarus: map.hajun.info/
• Last week, an Il-76 military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived in Belarus from Russia.
• On December 10-13, helicopters of the 50th Combined Air Base of the Belarusian Air Force were recorded relocating from Machulishchy airfield to Luninets reserve airfield.
• During the past week, flights of fighters of the Belarusian Air Force were recorded in the southeastern and southern regions of Belarus. Helicopters of the Belarusian Air Force flew to the western border.
The full report on military activity in Belarus on December 9-15:
https://hajun.info/reports/military-activity-on-the-territory-of-belarus-on-december-9-15/
Online map of military activity in Belarus: map.hajun.info/
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Rob Lee (Twitter)
Video from Ukraine's Flying Skulls battalion showing an FPV strike on a Russian 2S43 Malva self-propelled howitzer in Kursk and other targets. 5/
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Video from Ukraine's Flying Skulls battalion showing an FPV strike on a Russian 2S43 Malva self-propelled howitzer in Kursk and other targets. 5/
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Rob Lee (Twitter)
@JimFiremanFella @KofmanMichael: PG-7 or other RPG munitions, which is why it shouldn't be a surprise that ERA are effective against them. Of course, new munitions will be designed that will be more effective, but weight considerations are important too.
@JimFiremanFella @KofmanMichael: PG-7 or other RPG munitions, which is why it shouldn't be a surprise that ERA are effective against them. Of course, new munitions will be designed that will be more effective, but weight considerations are important too.
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RT @MilitaryTimes: The outgoing Air Force secretary threw shade at Musk after the key Trump adviser blasted crewed fighter jets.
RT @MilitaryTimes: The outgoing Air Force secretary threw shade at Musk after the key Trump adviser blasted crewed fighter jets.
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Air Force secretary: Elon Musk ‘not a warfighter,’ needs to learn more
The outgoing Air Force secretary threw shade at Musk after the key Trump adviser blasted crewed fighter jets.
Status-6 (Twitter)
OTD in 1989: The United States launch the invasion of Panama, codenamed Operation Just Cause.
The de facto ruler of Panama, General Manuel Noriega, will surrender to US forces after two weeks of combat operations.
OTD in 1989: The United States launch the invasion of Panama, codenamed Operation Just Cause.
The de facto ruler of Panama, General Manuel Noriega, will surrender to US forces after two weeks of combat operations.
Rob Lee (Twitter)
RT @Tatarigami_UA: When Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell in Syria, a critical geopolitical question emerged: can Russia maintain its foothold in the MENA region, and if so, how? What does this mean for Ukraine? Below are the key points from the latest Frontelligence Insight report:
RT @Tatarigami_UA: When Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell in Syria, a critical geopolitical question emerged: can Russia maintain its foothold in the MENA region, and if so, how? What does this mean for Ukraine? Below are the key points from the latest Frontelligence Insight report:
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Rob Lee (Twitter)
Video from Ukrainian SSO's 73rd Naval Special Purpose Center firing on claimed North Korean infantry with Mk-19 automatic grenade launcher and UAV-dropped munition strikes. They also evacuated a friendly casualty with an ATV. 384/
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Video from Ukrainian SSO's 73rd Naval Special Purpose Center firing on claimed North Korean infantry with Mk-19 automatic grenade launcher and UAV-dropped munition strikes. They also evacuated a friendly casualty with an ATV. 384/
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