[2026-07-18] @ETERNALPHYSICS@twitter.com: As the defender, if you miss, there will be no second chance to re-engage, explaining [2] why the US needs to deplete almost an entire magazine to destroy even one single RV.

RVs with terminal speeds exceeding mach 7, are almost immune to PAC3 & other AD systems.

[3] Even with advanced micro-thrusters, matching the lateral maneuverability of a modern Mach 7+ threat presents an agonizing G-force deficit. If a ballistic missile executes even a slight evasive maneuver or trajectory correction at Mach 7, the interceptor must pull an [4] exponentially higher amount of lateral acceleration, often exceeding 30 to 40 Gs, to cross the target’s path. Because the PAC-3's airframe and internal electronics are bound by structural load limits, trying to match the sheer kinetic agility of a heavy, maneuvering [5] RV can overstress the missile's composite materials or exceed the maximum capability of its dual-control autopilot algorithms.

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This map shows the battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876, at which the Sioux defeated the US Army under General Custer.

Author: Piotr Tysarczyk (2006)

CC BY-SA 2.5

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/49102597

DW News reports that Ukraine’s Defense Ministry admits to approximately 200,000 soldiers currently absent without leave (AWOL), alongside roughly 2 million displaced Ukrainians. Defense Minister Fedorov acknowledged a “€300 billion funding shortfall” and “systemic breakdown in military structures.” Soldiers cite exhaustion, unclear service terms, and forced conscription tactics. Serhii Hnezdilov, a 19-year-old drone operator whose 3-year contract was extended indefinitely after the 2022 invasion, publicly stated: “Every Ukrainian should contribute to defense, but soldiers deserve to know clearly their term of service.” The core issues: units disbanded without warning; troops reassigned to high-casualty brigades with minimal training; commanders neglect soldier welfare; forced street recruitment damages morale. Oleg, an engineer, described his reassignment as “a death sentence,” saying most transferred soldiers lacked basic combat training. Over 1 million Ukrainian soldiers remain active, but the system is unsustainable. DW notes no clear end-date visibility for the conflict, fueling continued desertion. Military leadership acknowledges poor trust among troops but reforms lag behind the crisis.

Beretta is fighting drones with an automated shotgun turret.

Ever since Germany pushed for Patriot for Sky Shield instead of the (then not battle-proofen) SAMP/T I’m roughly following the news.

Though rumored to happen, Raytheon never allowed licenses production of Patriot missiles in Europe. With the now f**ed up stock pile, the tried recall of Polish batteries and the Swiss delay/fraud it is no wonder thar European countries look for alternatives.

SAMP/T earned its reputation in Ukraine and gets more recognized lately. On top of that Ukraine is developing their own domestic and hopefully cheaper alternative with the FP-7x. (Not to mention the other systems for different threats).

Why the heck aren’t the European countries able to ramp up the SAMP/T and Aster 15/30 production and concentrate on one licensed solution? I can imagine the FP-7x will be more cost effective (sub 1 Mio. $ vs 2-4 Mio $), maybe even faster to assemble, but can’t the defense industry streamline their products and production to the same effort?

https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/zelenskyy-urges-uk-france-and-germany-to-build-european-alternative-to-us-patriot-system-19639

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/47218267