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Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2024, 12:44
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Both sides declaring victory, minimal damage &...

Both sides declaring victory, minimal damage & casualties, no reason to escalate surely?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2024, 16:57
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Indeed they have. ...

Indeed they have.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/how-an-iranian-ally-iraq-was-made-stand-down-2024-01-31/
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2024, 17:37
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

I wonder if that was a deliberate ploy, also...

I wonder if that was a deliberate ploy, also whether complacency may have played a part.

What's noteworthy is the strength of Iranian denials. Theyre clearly sh*t scared of an American assault. So...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2023, 16:26
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Well maybe these countries' respective...

Well maybe these countries' respective leaderships are, but I'll wager the average person in their street is quietly pleased about Iran's stance & actions through its proxies. I reckon even your...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2023, 11:07
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

But ships carrying Chinese cargo very much are

But ships carrying Chinese cargo very much are
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2023, 09:06
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Given the impact on its exports, i wonder if...

Given the impact on its exports, i wonder if China will get involved with their brand new shiny navy...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2022, 15:25
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

There's lots of misinformation (and a fair amount...

There's lots of misinformation (and a fair amount of wishful thinking) on social media. Dark powers at work....

It would be 'helpful' if the country did rise up and boot out the Ayatollah, but I'd...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2020, 10:52
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Interesting tech, and presumably relatively easy...

Interesting tech, and presumably relatively easy to deploy and operate.



Well he wasn't that clever then, was he? Also, I wonder what his bodyguards were up to at that point - cowering in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2019, 10:46
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

These new, unconventional tactics have certainly...

These new, unconventional tactics have certainly got western strategists scratching their heads. So much for investing in radar and missiles to detect and defeat ballistic missiles etc - the threat...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2019, 19:19
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

​​​​​​And what evidence do you have for this...

​​​​​​And what evidence do you have for this assertion??

I'd be amazed if the Saudis weren't piling on the pressure for the US to act, but Trump is holding off because of the impact of any action...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2019, 08:51
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

But they promised!!... Not surprised they...

But they promised!!...

Not surprised they tried it on given our current political travails.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2019, 01:56
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Good luck with that in the current climate. ...

Good luck with that in the current climate.

I think someone suggested previously that a far cheaper and easier option would be to re-flag any British commercial shipping entering the straights...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2019, 16:40
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Captain - so what size of surface fleet would you...

Captain - so what size of surface fleet would you propose we maintain? Given half our trade currently comes from Europe, how many frigates do you suggest we position in the Channel?

Fact of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2019, 01:15
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Hmm, but given our current financial limitations...

Hmm, but given our current financial limitations do you think Joe public will be willing for our govt to lavish money on new frigates etc to protect shipping in the Gulf? I'd contend they'd prefer us...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2019, 17:22
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Having a 'clear cut extraction plan' is all well...

Having a 'clear cut extraction plan' is all well and good if you're not out-manoeuvred by your opponent (or if they bend the rules) - they're not stupid, after all. They made the right choice not to...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2019, 15:57
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Epic thread drift... Waiting for Boris...

Epic thread drift...

Waiting for Boris speed-reading his first briefing then offhandedly announcing the tanker was indeed in Iranian waters and that the crew deserves everything coming to them.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2019, 11:15
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Odds on this law being changed back on Wednesday...

Odds on this law being changed back on Wednesday afternoon?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2019, 11:12
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Show me an unbiased media report on the...

Show me an unbiased media report on the country...

As far as I recall I don't think any openly expressed their support for the regime either.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2019, 20:23
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

Very wishful thinking methinks. Didn't they try...

Very wishful thinking methinks. Didn't they try that a few years back and get brutally put back in their box?

If a recent BBC in-country report is anything to go by, a growing portion of their...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2019, 20:13
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,766
Posted By dead_pan

​​​​​​Err so the plan is from now on we cower...

​​​​​​Err so the plan is from now on we cower under the blankets and abrogate our responsibilities as a serious world player? So much for global Britain eh (Assuming of course this isn't sarcasm -...
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