How predictable: As NASAMS is Norway’s national air defense system in route to Ukraine, Putin readies the eternal chestnut that He is not at fault
Got to love it. Putin's air force is on the verge of being stomped, so Putin has the M. Greene and Rand Paul Useful idiots gin up their yipping that it is ALL the fault of Washington not playing dead , that Ukraine is in such an uproar. The little reminder above is meant for the dainty conscience of those whom would go way beyond M. Greene and Rand Paul, and engage in direct sabotage. Yes that will happen. So far, M. Greene and Rand Paul have stuck to mouth action which is freedom of speech, however, we have this campaign is being kicked into high gear as Norway's world class technology is going to Ukraine. Among others. And so:
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In addition to NASAMS [National/Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System], the United States is expected to announce the delivery of artillery ammunition and radar this week. NASAMS is a system that was desired some time ago by the Ukrainian authorities.
NASAMS is Norway’s national air defense system. Its range is medium and is designed to counter drones, helicopters, and all types of fighter jets. NASAMS successfully resisted, intercepting and destroying cruise missiles.
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And while this could destroy the Kremlin air force, in Ukraine, Putin readies his eternal chestnut
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"The May intelligence bulletin from the Office of Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security says the Kremlin’s influence arm has focused Russian influence operations that are targeting American audiences almost entirely on the war in Ukraine," wrote?the Beast. "Russian state media and proxy information operations are working to paint Western support for Ukraine as the reason the war is dragging on so long, and the reason there is a growing food crisis. Never mind the fact the conflict and grain export problems exist because Putin chose to invade Ukraine in the first place."
The missive explains "that the Russian government remains one of the primary threats to the United States due to its 'malicious cyber operations against federal and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, election organizations,' and more,"?the Beast?learned, noting that, crucially, "the Russian influence shops have also particularly been zeroing in on the idea that Western security assistance to Ukraine has been escalating the war."
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How Vladimir Putin is 'targeting American audiences' to cripple support for Ukraine as war slogs on: report
Then-Vice President Joe Biden greets then-Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the Russian White House, in Moscow, Russia, March 10, 2011. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann).
?Brandon Gage ?June 29, 2022
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's ill-begotten "special military operation" in Ukraine will enter its fifth month on Friday despite initial predictions that Moscow would quickly trounce its democratic neighbor. Thanks to arms support from the West, Ukraine has held on while casualties on both sides, which are already in the tens of thousands, continue to accumulate. Russia's relations with the West have deteriorated significantly. Heavy sanctions, as well as an embargo led by the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Russia's fossil fuel exports, have forced Putin to seek alternative means of propping up his nation's petro-state economy. Outside of Russia, rumors about Putin's health and potential ouster have made their respective rounds.
For the US, the cost of supplying Ukraine with artillery and other defensive weaponry has swelled to tens of billions of dollars. Global gas prices – due in part to the bipartisan-backed boycott on Russia and compounded by oil conglomerate price gouging – have soared, jeopardizing the political near-future of the Democratic Party in the 2022 midterm elections and by extension, potentially, President Joe Biden's chances for winning a second term in 2024. Additionally, worldwide food stocks have taken a major hit because Russia and Ukraine provide a vast percentage of the planet's grain.
With no end to the war in Ukraine on the immediate horizon, avoiding a direct clash between the atomic superpowers remains a high priority. According to?The Daily Beast, Putin has a sinister plan to chip away at American sympathies for Ukraine. Late Tuesday night, the outlet exclusively obtained an intelligence community document laying out how Putin intends to accomplish this.
"The May intelligence bulletin from the Office of Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security says the Kremlin’s influence arm has focused Russian influence operations that are targeting American audiences almost entirely on the war in Ukraine," wrote?the Beast. "Russian state media and proxy information operations are working to paint Western support for Ukraine as the reason the war is dragging on so long, and the reason there is a growing food crisis. Never mind the fact the conflict and grain export problems exist because Putin chose to invade Ukraine in the first place."
The missive explains "that the Russian government remains one of the primary threats to the United States due to its 'malicious cyber operations against federal and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, election organizations,' and more,"?the Beast?learned, noting that, crucially, "the Russian influence shops have also particularly been zeroing in on the idea that Western security assistance to Ukraine has been escalating the war."
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Whereas we have THIS going on:
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2022/06/29/us-sends-norwegian-ground-25km-range-sam-aims-iris-ts-to-ukraine/
US sends Norwegian ground 25km-range SAM, AIMs, IRIS-Ts to Ukraine
By?Boyko Nikolov ?On?Jun 29, 2022
WASHINGTON — NASAMS – the Norway’s ground-based air defense system developed by Kongsberg and Raytheon will be delivered to Ukraine’s armed forces, a senior political source in Washington told CNN. The source claims that the system will be included in the announcement of the next package of military aid to Ukraine this week.
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In addition to NASAMS [National/Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System], the United States is expected to announce the delivery of artillery ammunition and radar this week. NASAMS is a system that was desired some time ago by the Ukrainian authorities.
NASAMS is Norway’s national air defense system. Its range is medium and is designed to counter drones, helicopters, and all types of fighter jets. NASAMS successfully resisted, intercepting and destroying cruise missiles.
It is not yet clear which version will be delivered to Kyiv, as NASAMS has developed three versions. Military experts suggest that Ukraine can receive NASAMS 2 [second version] as it has an integrated military tactical data link network link 16 used by NATO. Although Kyiv is likely to endanger the safety of its own air squadrons in this way, NASAMS 2 will allow it to quickly and accurately intercept weapons systems, aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones with Soviet or Russian designs.
However, the logic is that Ukraine should receive the first version of the system for security reasons. Although NASAMS is a very good anti-aircraft system, there is a possibility that the Russian armed forces will strike and destroy it. Thus, if this happens with version 2, Moscow will have access to sensitive Western technology.
Another problem is the missiles used. Unlike the weapons systems sent to Ukraine so far, NASAMS works with relatively new missiles, such as?AIM-120 AMRAAM ?[Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile], AIM-9 Sidewinder, IRIS-T SLS short-range missiles, and AMRAAM- ER extended range missiles. They can also fall into Russian hands, giving them the same access to new technology.
Currently, nine countries are operating this anti-aircraft missile system and five more are in line waiting for a response to its acquisition. NASAMS has an average range: of between 25 and 30 km, depending on the missile used. The maximum altitude at which the rocket flies is 21 km.
Version 1 of the system works with US-built MPQ-64 Sentinel air defense X band 3D radar, but version 2 in addition to having Bink 16 has a significant update of the radar system, as experts say that it is better than version 1 It should be noted that NASAMS has secondary armaments that serve the crew of the system to provide protection in close combat. Secondary integrated weapons are the RBS 70 laser beam assisted MANPADS system, and the Bofors 40mm L70 gun [controlled by the Oerlikon Contraves FCS2000 mono-pulse doppler tracking radar].
Photo credit: Kongsberg
NASAMS can be integrated into vehicles and thus from a ground-based to become a mobile system for difficult terrain. NASAMS can often be seen on a 6×6 chassis, but its practicality is that after a quick modification it can be easily integrated into vehicles with a 4×4 chassis.
The risk that the United States is willing to take by sending this anti-aircraft system to Ukraine is great, mostly because of fears of its capture. It remains to be seen whether Washington is willing to take such a risk.
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Andrew Beckwith, PhD