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Has anyone heard anything about a US MQ-5B being taken over/hijacked by Crimean "self defence forces"? According to Swedish news the drone was flying at about 4000 meters when it was hijacked and taken almost intact by the self-defence forces. The only source for the claim is some kind of press release by a Russian company called Rostec that apparently built the hijacking system/software. There claim there are pictures and everything but the Swedish website just mentions them without showing them. Supposedly happened a couple of hours ago, but I really don't see how they could have landed it if it really was take over, it's not like they can just press "land" on a remote is it?
KALININGRAD, March 14. (ARMS-TASS). Russian Black Sea Fleet in 2016 will receive six new surface patrol ships and six diesel submarines. This was announced here today by Deputy Chief of the Navy Rear Admiral armament Victor Bursuk.
He took part in the ceremony of launching the patrol ship "Admiral Grigorovich" - the lead ship in the series, being built for the Navy by Russian shipyard "Yantar".
Now here is based on five of the six patrol vessels in this series 11356 develop Northern Design Bureau. Now comes the formation of their shells, loading equipment. Sixth ship of the series, according to Bursuk be laid this year. Complete construction of all six patrol boats in the company in 2016 should
"Admiral Grigorovich" is designed to update the Black Sea Fleet, "- said zamglavkoma Navy. He noted that the distinguishing feature of these ships is a large degree of armament, it is modern, high-speed, fully equipped with modern Russian equipment. Asked about the possibility of increasing this series, counter Admiral replied that "the towing operation of ships will make a conclusion about the need to increase their numbers."
According Bursuk Black Sea Fleet until 2016 and will be equipped with six new diesel submarines of Project 636. According to him, "two units this year will go into the Navy, and the fifth and sixth submarine - in 2016."
Took part in the ceremony of launching the "Admiral Grigorovich" United Shipbuilding Corporation President Vladimir Shmakov said that the event, which took place today at the "Amber", can not be overemphasized. "We are making a big step towards updating emergent group of warships of the Black Sea Fleet. Black Sea sailors waiting for this very modern, equipped with powerful weapons systems of all types, having the best seaworthy ship in its class," - he said. Shmakov assured that all six ships will be delivered to the customer on time.
The ceremony was attended granddaughter of the famous Russian Admiral Grigorovich - Olda Petrova, ITAR-TASS reported. She admitted that "all descendants of Admiral looking forward to today's moment - the launching of the ship, named after a wonderful man, a loyal son and his Russian fleet." Named godmother of the ship, Olda Petrova in the presence of factory workers, honored guests in good naval tradition smashed a bottle of champagne on board "Admiral Grigorovich" admonished him in a long and good sailing the seas and oceans.
As I write, Russian forces, reportedly close to 100,000 troops, are massing on the eastern borders of Ukraine for a possible invasion. The Kremlin is either about to start a major war, or wants the world to think it is: there is no third choice now. Given the scheduled referendum in the Crimea this Sunday, smart money has it that Putin, if he really launches an all-out push for Ukraine – which, as I’ve already explained, could be a disastrous move on his part – it will come early next week. Needless to add, this scenario brings chills to me and to anyone who understands the stakes in what would immediately be the biggest European war since 1945.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he will travel to Ukraine to meet with the interim Government of Ukraine to discuss the evolving situation there and how Canada can, along with its allies, continue to provide support. The Prime Minister will be in Kyiv on March 22 to meet with Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk. Prime Minister Harper is the first G-7 leader to announce plans to travel to Ukraine since the beginning of this crisis.
