How the GLSDB long range weapons system could change the war in Ukraine I DW News

The United States is expected to send a new longer-range weapon to Ukraine. The Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb can send missiles more than 150 kilometers - roughly double the range of Ukraine's current longest-range weapon. That would enable the Ukrainian army to attack Russian forces from a greater distance AND far behind enemy lines. The weapon is made jointly by the American aerospace company, Boeing and Sweden's SAAB.
Meanwhile Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has said his country deserves to start talks on joining the European Union "this year." The comments in his nightly address followed initial meetings with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, ahead of a joint EU-Ukraine summit due later in Kyiv.
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[@alistairw.6394]

Crimean bridge starts sweating

[@zbyszanna]

I'm not sure GLSDB is the best tool for that. GMLRS has 100kg warhead and GLSDB only 23kg. It will be mostly used to attack logistics (including fuel and ammo) and command centers.

[@ryanthompson1981]

@@zbyszanna you could easily disrupt logistics on the bridge with these. A catastrophic collapse if the bridge? Unlikely, but rendering the bridge inoperable periodically is totally within the realm of possibility.

[@user-vy8jn9mc6g]

@@zbyszanna This thing can hit moving targets (like trains and ammo trucks on the bridge). So it actually can ignite Russian bombs on the bridge. Win-win. Big-bada-boom.

[@user-vy8jn9mc6g]

@@user-ki4llalm6kr Yeah, we see that with basic Himars missiles )) You are funny )

[@calisto2735]

@@user-ki4llalm6kr Putin laughs? GLSDB costs 40K... Putin using s300,400,500 to shoot them down is the joke of the year 😂 Who knew that 70 year old, botox filled grandpa was such a great clown 😂

[@chera3777]

Nice missile for remodeling the Crimean Bridge.

[@Chris66Mas]

And Sarmat ‘remodelling’ Europe. 🤣

[@alistairw.6394]

@@Chris66Mas trident has entered the chat

[@xcitemex6353]

Hahahahaha Didn't you get it right up Uranus after that lol

[@stc3145]

@@Chris66Mas Empty threats nobody cares about

[@Benjamin-tg79]

We have already seen this version of events. The answer did not take long to wait. After that, ukraine found itself without light and in complete darkness. Next time the russians will come up with something more serious.

[@carpenter3069]

This is a huge deal as it is so cheap. (40,000) and has 90-mile range.( 25 of these cost the same as 1 ATACM. Very good in a war of attrition.

[@Nainara32]

The bomb itself is $40k. The rocket motors and mating kit have a cost too.

[@jlfilip]

dude a legend, didnt even look him self in mirror before coming on camera!!!

[@javierfrancia1938]

Delusional Martin is saying that Ukraine has lost 15000 +/- over the last 4-6 months, but Ursula Von der Liar announced last month that Ukraine had already lost 100000 men, by now its probably more, so what is the real figure?

[@paulstein8854]

Man looks like he hasn't slept since the war started - still sharp tho, so i'm not knockin it

[@jacobrandall4891]

lol that's funny because he always has looked like he's just rolled out of bed everytime he's on

[@davidunwin7868]

I'm here just to see the comments on the guy who looks like he just woke up

[@fijat9099]

😂 what a legend !

[@storkonstage]

I like the calmness of the anchor man. And asking the appropriate questions.

[@javierfrancia1938]

Delusional Martin is saying that Ukraine has lost 15000 +/- over the last 4-6 months, but Ursula Von der Liar announced last month that Ukraine had already lost 100000 men, by now its probably more, so what is the real figure?

[@HKim0072]

It's relatively cheap for a bomb / rocket. It's basically a MacGyver rocket. Takes a current bomb and they slap a rocket on it. Only costs about $40K. GMLRS rockets around 3x the amount. ATACMS are close to $1M+.

[@s.m.1354]

INTELLIGENCE CNN: Until this day, Russia has spilled 60% or 92% of the olympic swimming pool content in blood. It depends wether you use 120000 kia, or 500 a day kia.

[@ryanthompson1981]

Cheap... and sexy

[@elbibwen3019]

*it would be even much cheaper to send you on the frontline*

[@reasonablesceptic]

indeed.plust there are lots of these bombs in western inventories so no shortages to suppy them in meaningful numbers to our ukrainian allies

[@Ridethebomb777]

@@reasonablesceptic You and HKim0072 should get together ..... maybe you 2 already meet at your monthly MENSA meeting ?

[@dso4594]

Slava Ukraine from Sweden!

[@trollface2323]

Han'ba Rosiyi from the US

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

USA 🇺🇸 Sweden 🇸🇪 ❤

[@VisibilityFoggy]

As an American who loved my Saab car in the 1990s I agree lol.

[@IrenESorius]

🇸🇪 🥰 🇺🇸

[@IrenESorius]

@@VisibilityFoggy SAAB 900 Turbo,, 🥰🥰🥰

[@cosmincalin1469]

Wasting money its so simple just hit the satellite it won't work

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

@@IrenESorius that was my dream car when I was a teenager

[@h.i.sjoevall4213]

Sverige. Du är fantastiskt. 🇸🇪🗽

[@oddvardmyrnes9040]

.. Enig med deg i det. Heia Sverige fra Norge 🙂

[@timeames2509]

I agree Sweden & Finland will be great addition to NATO!

[@lesterquintrell4844]

Fan är vi det!

[@suco2922]

To the WW3 fantastic!

[@Jahvec]

@@suco2922 Yes, blame everyone else except the party saying "why do we need a world if Russia is not in it".

[@sustainablesolutions7976]

The introduction of HIMARS (and M270) was a game changer, allowing Ukraine to hit targets far behind the front line at great accuracy and they were almost impossible to shoot down (there are a few unconfirmed cases at the Kherson Bridge where Russia might have shot down just a few after firing 30-40 SAM rockets). Now with longer range, it will probably have a massive impact, since they fly longer and might give Russian SAM assets more time to respond, but my guess is that these can hit targets more or less unhindered. Happy hunting!

[@Asswife]

It will change the war and Ukraine will eventually loss more than a million little goblins when the conflict escalate to a different level

[@islamonlysolution461]

all the game changer systems still ukraine begs for more tanks f16s

[@samysdefer]

@@islamonlysolution461 Yes because it gets attacked by a superpower with way more weapons and manpower xDDDD It is absolutely gamechanging, if russia has to retreat his army from ukraine towns... thats exactly what the ukraine wants russia to do.

[@johnwi-l_l-iamsf3763]

Lol, they are shooting it down fool , didn't u get updated ... lol , yea ,ur western media doesn't say the truth right

[@johnwi-l_l-iamsf3763]

@@samysdefer how many game changers did u send , did they work , now russia againshas started gaining ground ..

[@vtdemocracy7520]

These missiles are more strategically advantageous for Ukraine than tanks are. The ability to strike with impunity behind Russian lines will prove invaluable as the war grinds on.

[@gibriltouray8533]

I guess Russia is a defenceless country that missiles can easily penetrate. Secondly, these missiles only bring more misery and destruction to Ukraine. Solution to the war is arrest war criminal Zalensky who has no respect for Ukrainians and return to the negotiating table.

[@vtdemocracy7520]

@@gibriltouray8533 Yes, Russia is apparently defenseless if recent events are an indication. And no, the only war criminal needing to be dragged to the table is the Midget of Moscow.

[@Rob-vv5yn]

They like all missiles can be shot down, and there ammo stores can be killed so while helpful they arent wonder war changing weapons, feet and bodies still need to take towns and villages, and currently the Russians for the most part are steadily taking ground in Donbass region daily, while the Ukrainians are holding in other area just, and making tiny gains in Kherson. The Us is desperate to get these missiles to blunt the coming spring offensive, the next month will be interesting to see in terms of results for land recovered and lost for both sides.

[@unggoyalbert9469]

Nice Stay strong Stay safe Stay valiant Slava ukraine

[@allon33]

It will not be enough, you are fools.

[@mlionea]

Because your end has come , ukry. No hope.

[@Bazhenoff]

Ukrainians will ends much faster than you can imagine

[@hovstacoolianz2197]

Poor Ukraine, fighting alone while their cheerleaders in Europe watch and sits comfortably😅

[@unggoyalbert9469]

@@hovstacoolianz2197 poor russian use as cannon fodder fighting with a cold feet while vladimir putin drinking vodka living warm comfortable mansion

[@RorkesDriftVC]

Victory to the Ukrainian heroes.

[@Limhuangdi.3436]

Godspeed Ukrainians Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏 slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏 sending love from Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@tominmtnvw]

I am so frustrated with my country that it takes so long for us to do the right thing for Ukraine. These weapons system should’ve been sent to the Ukraine immediately along with several battalions of tanks. No excuses.

[@williamyoung9401]

The legacy of World War 2...Germany is still on timeout for that. Same with Japan and Italy.

[@RenegadeElite101]

We need to give the UA the ability to continue hitting the K strait bridge between Russia and Crimea. Nothing that will destroy it (it will take to many weapons) but punch some good sized holes in the rail section to prevent the transfer of supplies. Once that gets cut, we'll see the RA Kherson troops situation begin to deteriorate quite quickly

[@mizzo8341]

Why would you call that a win. Cut off Crimea and neither country can benefit

[@PhoenixFires]

@@mizzo8341 You may not understand where the Crimean bridge is. It connects Kerch to Crimea. Kerch is a Russian city. Cutting it off leaves the supplies routes weakened, meaning Russia now has to divert supplies coming from the Kerch peninsular region all the way north and through a stretched thin frontline to reach Crimea-stationed forces. This gives trhe opportunity for Ukraine to wear down the southern front further, which was once a primary concern for Ukraine due to the thrust across the Dnipro River.

[@mandarinandthetenrings2201]

Don't forget we are pulling out of the Middle East so there going to be war there. And China is gearing for war with India and Taiwan. So we gearing up for war with China.

[@mojoomla]

and you think Russia will sit silently allowing the UA to do that ? Last time the bridge was attacked, Ukraine lost 50% of its electricity transmission infrastructure. This time they will lose 100% of their electricity generation infrastructure. One Iskander per powerplant and Ukraine is back in the stone age. It is only because Russia treats Ukrainians as delinquent slavic brothers that they have any worthwhile infrastructure left in their country.

[@First-Last_name]

@@mizzo8341 ukraine would. The bridge was only finished in 2018.

[@paulsabucchi]

I am no military strategist (30 years ago used do be a medic in the infantry) but I think the Ukrainians have done really well with the western weapons so far, would make sense to expand on what they know how to use or similar systems that may require just minor training. Hopefully Leopards and Bradleys will arrive aplenty, Challenger 2 & Abrams just window dressing. They have made great use of HIMARS/GMLRS so GLSDB will be straightforward for them, might be useful if required something that can carry enough high explosive far enough to reach the Kerch bridge... They have loads of soldiers used to piloting drones, from "toy" ones all the way to Bayraktar 2, so give them Predators and Grey Eagles dripping with Hellfire Longbows. Probably still the bulk of fuel, ammo and personnel is being transported from Russia into Ukraine by rail so target that first and keep hitting it if they try to mend it. Any lorries travelling by road should be taken care by the Predators, if they get shot down it should at least highlight were the Russian SAMs are and hit them with HARM

[@furrybear9416]

Wise words but dont you think its criminal Ukraine doesn't have linger range missile systems in play right now, way more important than tanks surely?

[@bushnineleven375]

PREACH BROTHER

[@ninzki143]

No matter how much weapons you give to Ukraine 🇺🇦 they are simply dying by the hundreds a day… they already lost over 200K Soldiers since February 2022… They gonna start women and children to the frontlines? 🤦‍♂️

[@mduckernz]

@@ninzki143 Surrender would be worse, the behaviour of Russians in occupied territories is vivid proof of that

[@Hugo-BB]

So true

[@charlesrichardson8635]

Remember the GLSDB exchanges speed for distance so as you get to the end of the possible glide path you are under 160 kmh. So you have to launch a lot more at that longer distance. Accuracty is not affected but speed drops and allow SHORAD to be more effective. Now the GLSDB can attack from many angles within the glidepath, unlike the GMLRS which always comes in at the lowest radar horizon at Mach 2.5.

[@Slavic_Goblin]

Additionally, any turning or compensation for wind will invariably effect speed and range. So the 150 km range is probably only true for a straight line approach with little to no wind interference.

[@charlesrichardson8635]

@@Slavic_Goblin You are correct it is about total glide path being 150 km but windage, temperature, humidity, obstacles and other factors are in that number, so more and less. Example if you had a target at 130 km and looped 20 km to come in from the back under the radar horizon, you would still hit the target. Other targets like a ferry would have to allow glidepath to hunt the ferry down. Remember wind raise relative airspeed and provides lift to the wings so while it can effect the distance a bit either way, the average range is 150 km safely. Like the GMLRS the stated "guaranteed" range is about 70 km, but in fact it hits targets at 85 accurately all the time and can under specific conditions hit targets at 95 km. To do that you have to have patience and listen to the targeting systems.

[@Slavic_Goblin]

@@charlesrichardson8635 Yep, pretty much. I do feel like I have to tin-pick a bit regarding that example of a loop under the radar... if you're making a loop where you're backtracking, you'd have to deduct the distance of the backtracking twice from the nominal max range. Not only are you turning at 130km, but then you're backtracking for about 20km, so the target could be at a maximum of 110km. Strictly speaking it'd be even less than that, cause a loop will have a minimum radius, thus making the path longer, and turning will bleed away quite a bit of energy, thus shortening the distance further. As fro the wing, yeah, if you have good data on wind conditions, I'm sure you can even extend the range a bit. Though, side wind will mean you need to constantly adjust the heading, thus bleeding energy, and a tail wind is just bad. I.e. glide bombs a finicky but cool weapon.

[@charlesrichardson8635]

@@Slavic_Goblin Sorry, I wasn't clear. I put the "target" at 130 km to allow a loop around, and it's not so much of a back track as an attack 180 degrees from the front. So if four GLSDB are coming in one would travel 130 km for a frontal attack, two would come in from +-90 degrees of the frontal attack traveling around 140 km and the rear attack would come in after a 20 km sweep around the rear. The nice thing is all 4 can be calculated to hit the radar horizon of the target at the same time, and a low one that would challenge modern computers much less Russians ones. You are correct a side wind is the most damaging to range but the course can be optimized to minimize this issue. There's some pretty decent math for the control systems for this. This is something that is done with glide planes regularly. So yes on some days on an extreme range attack may not be possible but remember the 150 km range is a released "guaranteed" range and so we can expect there is some wiggle room there. It's not a super weapon that can hit anything anywhere at all times, but it has range and seekers and I can't wait to see how UAF with the help of the USAF uses this weapon! I don't think you are going to want to be a command post anywhere in that 150 km range.

[@user-yp9nz6bs9q]

WTF?

[@danieltikusis5239]

I hope Poland starts to produce advanced military equipment - tanks, fighter jets, long range missiles, drones, etc. Poland has proven by action that they will aggressively support a country that is attacked. Maybe these industries could be a joint venture Between Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Ukraine - divide the development and manufacturing proportional to population. These countries that border Russia/Belarus understand that they will always risk being invaded by Russia and will have full support from their citizens.

[@TemplarsCreed]

The UK and France will be there again for you my friend. I'm sure the Germans, Italians and Spanish will be there for you as well 😉👍🙏💪

[@Innokentiii]

единственное что это даст, это то что украину сотрут с лица земли, а польскую агрессию против России, Путин так не оставит, бутте в этом уверены, так что даже страны нато не смогут защитить Польшу, так как хотят жить и не будут вступать в ядерную войну с Россией, почему нато никак не среагировала на то что украинская ракета убила граждан польши на территорий Польши? а про саму Польшу я вообще молчу

[@colin6372]

@@TemplarsCreed Yes, you are right, those of us who consider these things can see how important it is to support 'front-line' states.

[@thelememonk]

robust and unwavering support ≠ aggressive support

[@galaxymetta5974]

The comedian zelensky ruined Ukraine by fighting proxy war for USA when he could simply avoid war by promising not to join Nato.

[@dinner85]

The news reader has the most relaxing voice. I could listen to him all day.

[@dinner85]

Btw I hope he reads children stories. My little one would love it.

[@frederickflavell6942]

Mike Martin is very perceptive and redirects the news ridiculous not thought questions. The engagement of battles of some of the most complex stuff ever to face on this Earth

[@hamfistsman6267]

Like it or not we are in this war.

[@ironknee6879]

The GSLDB will extend Ukraine’s current strike range, but technically, they are still considered short-range. While looking at the UA War Map, and measuring the shortest distances between the line of contact and Ukraine’s border, one might get the impression that the 150km range is adequate. But, to cover 1000km line of contact, remain out of artillery range, prepare for a 2nd attempt up North, and reach Sevastopol, a max range of 300km would be more advantageous.

[@Joaquin546]

Russia can’t even stop two drones hundreds of miles in Russia I think you severely overestimating Russia abilities.

[@JonMartinYXD]

It needs to be kept in mind that 300 km is the range where the Missile Technology Control Regime kicks in. It doesn't necessarily rule out everything that can reach 300 km as the MTCR also has a payload component (500 kg), but it does mean more care must be taken when exporting such a system.

[@Rob-vv5yn]

Says a man from a country that didn’t notice a huge spy ballon and was too scared to shoot it down till it was over the ocean leaving, not like there of course isn’t dozens of satellites already spying on you anyway

[@Joaquin546]

@@Rob-vv5yn lol you realize Russia let multiple armed drones hit everything from oil refinery to airbases?

[@JonMartinYXD]

@@Rob-vv5yn The spy balloons were detected well before they entered NORAD airspace. This one was shot down over the ocean (47 feet of water) to maximize the chance of recovering large enough pieces to examine.

[@AK-ej5ml]

Let’s hope a large number of GLSDB’s are given - they are cheap enough that it’s worth hitting even quite small targets, so large quantities should be made available.

[@franzosterreicher4491]

Obviously, the evening before the interview Mike Martin thought: 'Aww. Dang it. I have a Zoom thing with DW five minutes after my alarm goes of. Well, I better sleep with a shirt on.' Resourcefulness on another level. (This is not meant to be insulting or anything)

[@Nainara32]

You know he's a pro because he doesn't need to comb his hair.

[@KittenBowl1]

Lol 😂 I had to watch the guy again. Yeah it seems many people commenting about his messy look. 😆 I lived in England and some guys like this look, I think it’s a Brits thing. Personally I don’t find that kind of look attractive though. But they seem to like the just got out of bed look lol, they think it’s cool. I don’t like his shirt…though, why he’s wearing it with unbuttoned like that? I think it’s inappropriate honestly. And not shaved…

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly579]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well done! Together we stay strong United!

[@niolss]

Mike Martin is hungover af.

[@collintrytsman3353]

cometh the hour cometh the man...........................................Zelensky is an exception person and will be remember along side names like Churchill & Roosevelt!!!

[@larsrons7937]

I agree. Like Churchill, Mr. Zelenskyy is *inspiration.* And inspiration is probably one of the most important aspects of fighting and enduring a war.

[@carpenter3069]

Flying drones, which don't require a trained pilot, are the future.

[@ricardosmythe2548]

Russia already struggles with there logistics, forcing them to push supply bases further back from the front line is good strategy that will have a strong effect

[@Asswife]

It will change the war and Ukraine will eventually loss more than a million little goblins when the conflict escalate to a different level

[@DrCherryPopper]

Yeah, because that clearly does not apply to Ukraine. They certainly don't have high precision weapons to strike ukrainian logistics. I wonder how they managed to shut down ukrainian electricity.

[@ricardosmythe2548]

@@DrCherryPopper it's all about intelligence and that's lacking in Russia in more ways than one

[@samfetter2968]

@@DrCherryPopper you don't need to wonder. They did it by sending over a hundred missiles to hit about half a dozen key locations often enough to do damage. But hey...at least they didn't miss the country they were aiming at...oh wait...they did.😏

[@grislyshotta5936]

@@samfetter2968 last time I checked it was a Ukrainian missile who killed two polish people 🥱

[@WellOilBeefHooked]

They will be sending fighter planes. Just not yet. As it was with tanks.

[@elbibwen3019]

*sure - they just wait for Tom Cruise to come from holiday*

[@WellOilBeefHooked]

@@elbibwen3019 Gosh you must be as old as me

[@elbibwen3019]

@@WellOilBeefHooked I was born yesterday

[@javierfrancia1938]

Delusional Martin is saying that Ukraine has lost 15000 +/- over the last 4-6 months, but Ursula Von der Liar announced last month that Ukraine had already lost 100000 men, by now its probably more, so what is the real figure?

[@WellOilBeefHooked]

@@elbibwen3019 It would be rude for me to have told you that so I used sarcasm instead.

[@trevorsomers8344]

They were shipped already on board with 60 Bradley IFV's. Probably being unloaded in Poland right now! Keep up

[@andrebarnaby4354]

Salute all nato allies for supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@missesCarmenB]

Not for much longer LOL Read the RAND report "Avoiding a Long War" between Russia and Ukraine

[@maxsecrest]

Though I wish German military technology was doing even more to help Ukraine defend themselves against the invading army, I totally understand why so many Germans are reluctant to have their government be too militaristic. Germany has done so much better than other countries at learning from their history. What a great country.

[@GwynBleys]

Get over yourself agent Max

[@robertwoodroffe123]

@@GwynBleys Japan 🇯🇵 has learnt far more! But is having to change to counter China 🇨🇳 under CCP & PLA

[@kennethferland5579]

Making weapons and being militaristic are two seperate things. Yes militaristic nations make a lot of weapons, but a nation can be armed and even a huge maker and supplier of arms without being militaristic, Sweeden and Switzerland are in that camp, and the US produced, sold and then outright gifted lots of arms in WW2 while being outright isolationist. NATO nations are expected to spend 2% of GDP on defence, but it dosn't require that a country have a military, if Germany wanted it could just make stuff and gift it to other nations to fufill it's obligations.

[@douglasreagan4979]

Germany is lagging behind in stopping Russian aggression in THEIR backyard.

[@koskok2965]

You have an alarmingly broad definition of "backyard".

[@abidmalik3773]

Always making Ukraine look good & capable

[@SKSK-rz7br]

DW is one of the few places i go to get the real news (from UK) ... Great content and top presenters - especially this one

[@Frank-dv3st]

yeah, the UK news portray Zelenskyj as corrupt and greedy, but he is absolutely notttttttt

[@occamraiser]

Really, you watch DW in preference to the BBC, ITN, CNN and TVP? I watch DW to see what the excuse of the day is, and little else, what do you get from it?

[@seeyouseemee3863]

If you don’t cross reference, you’re pretty dumb to come to the conclusion that its real news.

[@Lybrel]

HAHA DW is extremely left leaning

[@javierfrancia1938]

Delusional Martin is saying that Ukraine has lost 15000 +/- over the last 4-6 months, but Ursula Von der Liar announced last month that Ukraine had already lost 100000 men, by now its probably more, so what is the real figure?

[@user-yp9nz6bs9q]

Thank you, Mike.

[@Braunbaer888]

Thank you US for this nice present 🎁

[@Frank-dv3st]

not present, it has to be paid by Germany

[@albatros12]

EU

[@javierfrancia1938]

Delusional Martin is saying that Ukraine has lost 15000 +/- over the last 4-6 months, but Ursula Von der Liar announced last month that Ukraine had already lost 100000 men, by now its probably more, so what is the real figure?

[@darrenadams1555]

Bring it on !

[@timeames2509]

Oh America always Brings it! 🇺🇸

[@First-Last_name]

Gladly 🤭

[@Kartoffelsuppe_m_Wursteinlage]

Harder times for ruzzian logistics. The way from the railway station to the front will be even longer.

[@javierfrancia1938]

Delusional Martin is saying that Ukraine has lost 15000 +/- over the last 4-6 months, but Ursula Von der Liar announced last month that Ukraine had already lost 100000 men, by now its probably more, so what is the real figure?

[@wolfgangselle3272]

I’m for the help and delivery of weapons systems to the Ukraine. I’m not a expert how good or helpful tanks are there right now? But I would like to see more long reach weapon system, more HIMAS rockets and even more sharing of military intelligence information.

[@fromika]

dont forget the StarShip. They need that too.

[@paulsabucchi]

GLSDB will hopefully help to hit deeper the Russian command, logistics and supply lines. I would like more advanced UAV sent (before or instead of fighter jets). Predators would be a good place to start. 360 made, most in the US but all decommissioned in 2018, a few in Italy (decommissioned last December), a few in Morocco and Turkije. They can carry stingers, Hellfire Longbow and maybe Brimstone. Even if they get shot down let them go in a blaze of glory, anyway Russia has long got hold of some shot down in previous conflicts. General Atomics has recently offered Reapers, can carry a lot more weapons but the technology may be too sensitive. Anyway I would like to see each and every railway line in occupied Ukraine coming from Russia be made permanently inoperable, same for any bridges and main roads. Difficult for the Russians to fight if their fuel and ammo has to arrive on the back of donkeys

[@occamraiser]

It is so funny listening to europeans (well, Germans, Italians, Belgians, French) talking about all the solutions to Ukraine's problems that the Americans, Poles and British have provided. Germany is sending a dozen or so tanks - and thinks it deserves to be worshipped for that, France is sending some up-gunned armoured cars and Italy is sending its best wishes to putin. I hope that the eastern bloc headed by Poland seize power in the EU, they have earned it. The 'old, moribund, self-centred, lazy, privilaged core of the EU does not deserve power. It hasn't earned it and astonishingly it has chosen to give the moral high ground to a polish government that doesn't even really believe in the rule of law. Germany, France and Italy have failed. Although I wanted Britain to remain in the EU, I find I don't mind being outside at the moment - All the major powers in there are embarassing.

[@bfelten1]

The thing is, one M1 Abrams tank costs $10M -- that's what 500 GLSDB costs. So, 30 Abrams next year plus 500 GLSDB in a couple of days or 31 Abrams next year? There's not a single logistic center for Abrams on this entire continent, it'll take years to build one, and where? At least 12 countries here already have all the logistics for Leopard 2, most of them in close vicinity and for immediate delivery now that Sleepy Olaf has got his wake-up call from Biden. Go figure...

[@IMGreg..]

May not be needed, 150 miles today means Russia will relocate supply depots further back and weaken their offensive (more goodwill retreating), and GLSDB's can advance 75 to 100 miles safely and extend their reach of destruction. Unless the OK is given to target sites in Russia, Ukraine will be under constant attacks, this going to be Hamas and Israel all over again.

[@wolfvale7863]

The Pentagon is reluctant to provide tanks for all the reasons you mentioned. That leaves us to speculate whether the US had a plan to help Ukraine that did not involve tanks. I say yes. Bradleys and Strykers match very well against Russian armour. Leopards are icing on the cake. Leave the Abrams at home and send a lot r of IFVs instead.

[@aluwanidzhivhuho7040]

War mongers , shame to them , long live the ordinary citizen of Ukraine

[@christopherwalls2763]

Mr. Zander is on point.

[@katewoolf6059]

Hans Brandt said in this video that Germany fought a war against Russia. Not accurate. It fought the USSR, which included Ukraine

[@Andy_OvaSeas]

The dude woke up exactly 4 minutes before this interview and then had to update zoom before he could join.

[@isoljator]

This commentator pretty much always looks like he just woke up with a hangover. Sharp as a razor tho, it's just the way he rolls 😂

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

I love the fact it can maneuver so much mid air it give the weapon a greater ability ti hit hard targets, Slava Ukraine.

[@vikkycb7948]

Not only GLSDB is longer range. It flies flatter so less visible, can maneuver, can hit things behind cover, and carries 200 pound bomb instead of 91 pound. Instead of multiple hits on bridge just one might be enough. I predict chongar strait bridge will be targeted.

[@unknown-x-1777]

Wow, get it there asap

[@KittenBowl1]

A bit crazy to talk about joining EU for a war torn country as it’s unrealistic right now. But I’m sure it would help Ukraine keep their moral high and that’s nice of the EU spokeswoman and good job Zelenskyy. It doesn’t cost anything and it helps to keep Ukrainian soldiers morals high. 💪 It’s really heart breaking to see Ukraine being invaded. Can’t stand Russia. Just out of solution at this point. Sigh.

[@occamraiser]

Fool. Ukraine is fighting for the right to decide its own future. Russia doesn't want it in the EU. It is essential that everyone in the EU says 'Yes, you WILL be a member, we will ensure that you are able to meet the criteria as quickly as possible'. It is not about morale it is about what-it-is-to-be-sovereign.

[@zytoses9223]

Yes ukraine has a long way to go, some countries are still in cadidate staus after years of trying and they're not at war! But wanting to become an EU member has set them a goal, something to aim for and hopefully achieve. The fact that the government is having these leadership shake up's and investigations is a really good first step to flush out the corruption within. I remeber seeing a clip of a policeman making people pay hundreds in order to pass a road, as soon as someone reported it to nearby soldiers, they detained him. To think the military had to arrest an officer meant to be helping the people, hopefully this type of corruption is gradually handled.

[@graemesydney38]

@@occamraiser wtf

[@user-do9le6lc8y]

@@occamraiser Does it hurt to be nice to other fellow humans?

[@james6901]

@@occamraiser Nice to know your part of the inner circle of power here in Europe. Feel sure your voice and support is what Nato and the EU are waiting for.

[@bigblue6917]

Being supplied with F-16s is one thing but the Eurofighter is a step beyond.

[@ericdpeerik3928]

I'm sure no one is brave enough to do that, but it would be legend

[@wavydavy9816]

Surely the Eurofighter was designed for use against the Russians? When would be a better time to use it?

[@rxonmymind8362]

They Ukrainians only have 50 English speaking pilots.

[@bigblue6917]

@@ericdpeerik3928 I should add that I think the F-16 is an excellent aircraft and quite capable of taking on anything the Russians have but as I understand it the Eurofighter will take much more time for the Ukrainian pilots to learn and that conversion to the F-16 would be quicker. And Ukraine needs better fighters yesterday.

[@stephenroldan5107]

Thing is amazing

[@annoyed707]

What is the range with air launch?

[@JayW76]

Training soldiers is a vital resource for the Ukrainian Military. Having a steady flow of western trained soldiers on the battlefield allows frontline soldiers to be rotated off of the line to get some down time and see the family. This is absolutely essential to keep a competent capable fighting force. I would say it's the most important aid that Ukraine is receiving, but the one that gets overlooked or considered not as big as a contribution. Training these Ukrainian soldiers gives them the upper hand on the battlefield, Russian soldiers don't receive near the same level of training, if any at all. One of the many reasons Ukraine has had so much success on the battlefield.

[@elbibwen3019]

ok Rambo....one such a group trained in the west surrendered after 20 minutes on the battlefield day ago - you have video on the Telgram channel

[@douglasreagan4979]

It would be nice if Germany took the lead and stopped slow-walking support to Ukraine.

[@JayW76]

@@elbibwen3019 Ok Oleg Taktarov..... Your going to really boast about Ukrainian troops surrendering? Russian soldiers surrender all the time, this is the reason everyone has a first hand look into the state of the Russian Military. The lack of training, equipment, food, water, medical attention.. I mean your really going to argue that training is not important? LoL and you wonder why the big bad red Army has yet to take a small town after fighting for it for over six months. Smh strong move Ivan.

[@javierfrancia1938]

Delusional Martin is saying that Ukraine has lost 15000 +/- over the last 4-6 months, but Ursula Von der Liar announced last month that Ukraine had already lost 100000 men, by now its probably more, so what is the real figure?

[@arturobianco848]

@@elbibwen3019 Well i don't have one but i'm sure this will happen or has happenned already. Good training doesn't mean you necessarerly be well lead or just walk into some plain bad luck. Also no amount of training can really predict what one will do the first time on the battlefield. It will give you a better general outcome but people can still panick or just plain cave in. Good training only reduces those changes not eliminates it.

[@vredacted3125]

Something important to know, for all who are interested in history and/or support Ukraine: Rus' ought not to be confused with modern “Russia”, which derives its name from the Rus' but historically is a completely different state, which almost all its existence was at war with the Rus'. Just like the Holy Roman Empire was actually Germany, “Russia” is actually Muscovy, despite their best attempts to convince everybody otherwise. Its name “Russia" received only around 1721, when Peter I simply changed Muscovy’s name into the “All Russian Empire” (Russia originates from Rosia, name used by the Greek Orthodox Clergy in regards to Rus') Under the reign of Cathrine II Muscovites where even punished for continuing to identify as Muscovites, and were forced to call themselves Russian. Lands that Russia (Muscovy) claims were part of the original Rus', but actually weren't, are Novgorod, Suzdal, and Ryazan, since in historical texts of XI-XII centuries they are mentioned as separate entities from Rus'. They can be considered parts of extended Rus', although their culture was distinct from main Rus'. In 1493, Muscovite duke Ivan III appointed himself to be the Great Ruler of All Rus'. No other kings acknowledged that. From that point on Muscovy started to make false claims on Rus' ownership. “Russia” is an offshoot of Ukraine and not the other way round, despite what Soviet and Russian (Muscovite) historians have been trying to say for years. A Slavicised Finnic, then later, Mongolized offshoot. Kyiv was a developed cultured capital when Moscow was just another swamp village. Germany used to call itself the Holy Roman Empire, that didn’t mean they became the Romans, and all of a sudden had a right to claim whole of Italy and its history, but yet, that’s exactly what Russia (Muscovy) did in regards to Rus'-Ukraine, which is a horrible injustice!

[@0_1_2]

Mike Martin looking exhausted from constantly answering the same questions

[@Shadowwalker1717]

I love this Anchorman, he is so cool.

[@thedirty530]

Glad to see it! Never been a better cause for this equipment to be used!

[@steencd]

Really good news channel here. Especially I like “Michael”, the war studies expert.

[@carpenter3069]

Satisfied is a vague term. It doesn't ask whether they wanted the government to be more assertive or less.

[@joeo2533]

Ah, a new game changer.

[@rogerout8875]

What do you mean?

[@gb2011ify]

@@rogerout8875 i assume he's being sarcastic. the term 'game-changer' is a bit overused, but the way i see it, anything that gives Ukraine an edge is a game changer

[@psnaris]

Don't tell me. This is a GAME-CHANGER!

[@lesterquintrell4844]

yes, another one🤣

[@occamraiser]

nope, what would change things is if Germany, France and Italy decided that they didn't need putin to still love them after the war.

[@grahamhowell6013]

Mike has to be a new dad. Every interview I've ever seen with him he looks like he just woke up and yet hasn't slept.

[@Llkc60]

they need ask them if they want more or less support as well. not satisfied can mean they want more support OR less support.

[@minhho8719]

Thank U to @ EU member state leaders. Your coming to Kiev to support President Zelensky show d unity forged with solidarity on behalf of Ukraine. U R our heroes as U did not fear being targets of missile strikes, but brave d storm.

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

The eu are doing the absolute minimum for Ukraine.

[@oddvardmyrnes9040]

.. Please look up; 'OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) Daily Report 40/2022 issued on 21 February 2022' and read what happened in Eastern Ukraine just before Russia invaded. It may contribute to cool down your enthusiasm for the war.

[@occamraiser]

@@lovelybitofbugle219 Yes, the major powers in the EU are doing, basically nothing - in GDP and military terms....a dozen or so leopards from Germany and they think they are Gods.

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

@@occamraiser its shameful. My country does the minimum too. But we pretend we're helping as much as possible. Bollocks!

[@lifessogood2995]

😂😆 why not surrender

[@TheRealBillBob]

Every Western weapon they get, DW has a video stating, "How it could change the war".

[@GjaP_242]

It has become known that the new aid package from the United States includes precision-guided GLSDB (Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb) bombs with a range of over 150 km. Such munitions can be fired from M142 HIMARS and M270 launchers. [Root Nation]

[@genobohez6374]

good job but please delivermore than enough to secure it makes a difference

[@power21100]

The sound that missile makes when it lands! Boeing!

[@paololuckyluke2854]

Why not use these to take out the 500,000 Russian troops amassed near Ukraine’s borders, while they are still in their military bases?

[@graveperil2169]

then russia claims its under attack and nukes ukraine

[@elynolamat674]

Bullet don't fly when no supple

[@ms7703]

Not quite. 14,000 casualties caused protests in Russia and stopped Afghan war. Now 140,000 seems unimpressive. Russian society is happy and supports the situation, fighting at the front is a way to buy a new car, pay off a TV. Last year, champagne consumption increased by 22% (official data!). Without any emotion: there is no other way to stop Russia than to increase its losses dramatically.

[@mastermariner490]

@@ms7703 Thats exactly what Ukraine is doing now in Bakhmut and did so in Lysychansk last time as well. Lure the russians in,make them take heavy casualties,retreat and repeat,and buy time for the spring offensive

[@Frank-dv3st]

why do you not come and fight instead of being cowardly behind your laptop ?

[@phil20_20]

So glad they're doing this! Great idea 💡 too

[@arawiri]

I always thought they were long enough

[@jonathanjacob5453]

A new wonder weapon BABY! This one is really, really, really, really, really going to be a game changer.

[@arcanesoothsayer6758]

Just because you keep ignoring warnings and pushing the envelope doesn’t mean that the guy you are backing into a corner doesn’t have a bullet in the chamber of the gun he has, it also doesn’t necessarily mean that he will never pull the trigger.

[@usul573]

Russia is the boy that cried wolf. Russia can only threaten nuclear war so many times before we stop paying any attention.

[@arcanesoothsayer6758]

@@usul573 Ignoring is your prerogative, but I wonder, who will you blame when incoming nuclear icbms are detected by radar ?

[@usul573]

@@arcanesoothsayer6758 No one since no one would have a nuclear war over this.

[@arcanesoothsayer6758]

@@usul573 you sound very sure of yourself ! I hope you're right, but your confidence betrays Russia's stated red line about long range missiles, and other advanced NATO supplied weapons causing death and destruction inside of what Russia deems to be it's sovereign territory. Good luck with that !

[@usul573]

@@arcanesoothsayer6758 Oh noes not the red line LMAO. Russia talks too much.

[@joe28908]

Everything is a game changer at this point. I just feel no one gives an honest view of the war.

[@JanChrissD]

True, its quiet a lot of sensationalism. If you look for an unbiased view on the topic i would recommand the channel Perun.

[@WangMingGe]

Everything is a game changer as long as it makes a western corporation profit. Notice that nobody ever calls the stuff sent by Poland "game changer." Only expensive US, German and British products.

[@dracoboomin6511]

Watch history legends. He goes over a call by an American mercenary fighting in Bakhmut who explains what is really happening on the ground.

[@TheRomanAugust]

everything is a game changer. Western technology is an order of magnitude more effective than the russian counterparts. The cumulative effect of these assistance are allowing a weak state to make offensive gains against a state 20x its size and something like 4 or 5x its population.

[@JanChrissD]

@@WangMingGe hmm? The whole Leopard discussion started beacause poland wanted to send there stuff

[@roberttalada5196]

Poor Mike looks like he just woke up to police tapping on his windows in his car after a long night out

[@ddr.5959]

I'm confused after listening to that.If i understood correctly planes can't be sent because there are no airfields and no traffic control.That begs the question as to how the current airforce there works.

[@simmonslack9088]

God bless America !

[@eugenekomarov1090]

"To be an enemy of the US is dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal" - Henry Kissinger

[@srirajdesai3984]

They kept saying they gonna send for past 6 months but haven't done so

[@wieslawmaciag2142]

They said the same thing About the other military equipment which has already been delivered , and now they are fulfilling their new pledge incrementally.The problem you have , your transfixed at what the right hand is doing and ignoring the left . There are more than 50 countries involved . Majority are directly involved , and minority indirectly .

[@mrsplashmanjr1285]

The news preseter sounds like a air line safety announcer

[@samsungtap4183]

Keep escalating until a rocket falls on your house, then you'll sing another tune all together

[@ericdpeerik3928]

Zelensky is partially right, they need to be moved beyond candidate, however they're not ready for full membership. They need an intermediate step. We're invested balls deep in Ukraine, and Ukraine will be a huge contributor in the future, so make it happen.

[@antlerman7644]

Hopefully this technology can be used to hit the blacksea fleet who are sending cruise missiles inland with impunity.

[@occamraiser]

no it can't. They are easy to shoot down and like stationary targets. But they will be very effective against logistics hubs and command centres.

[@kareliask]

Beautiful :)

[@RitschardPaul]

Better to start with peace negotiations...

[@Makewordsmeansomethingagain]

I’m pretty sure Mike just woke up late and is sitting on the edge of his bed pant-less.

[@javierfrancia1938]

Delusional Martin is saying that Ukraine has lost 15000 +/- over the last 4-6 months, but Ursula Von der Liar announced last month that Ukraine had already lost 100000 men, by now its probably more, so what is the real figure?

[@Makewordsmeansomethingagain]

Dear Mike, no more Grinder dates on work nights! It’s like a Zoom Meeting walk of shame

[@chrislaveen543]

May take 9 months before the first of these arrives in Ukraine. Hopefully it isn't too little, too late.

[@mastermariner490]

Hopefully for the spring offensive,Saab and boeing are working on it

[@occamraiser]

That's Scholt's plan. He's been delaying everything EVERYTHING as long as he can since day 1. His handlers in the Kremlin must be due a big bonus this year, they have excelled.

[@lesterquintrell4844]

Before the Abrams anyway😂

[@Frank-dv3st]

if they arrive after a truce agreement , the arms could be sold to another country.

[@mario9318]

@@occamraiser Scholtz is handled by Washington, how could you be so f****** blind? Germany is an occupied country, check out the how many US troops are stationed there. There is no sovereignty I'm Germany or the rest of Europe by the way. They have come to the point of not even protest a little when you're supposed allied sabotage and destroyed your most important energetic infrastructure and your industrial and economic future, promote the moving of your companies and capital to the US with attracting subsidies etc, this would be "casus belli" if who did it was not the US but any other country. No matter how much the US invest in Ukraine it will be greatly surpassed by what they will get selling gas to Europe a five times the price and overall making sure that Europe is no longer competitive with such energetic cost. Taking Europe out of the picture make the u.s. the absolute owner of Western markets and position it to confront China. THIS IS MOSTLY WHAT THIS WAR IS ABOUT if you cannot see it you knew nothing of the world you live in.

[@DS-ew7sp]

From the USA.....SLAVA UKRAINE! We are with you!

[@aaronkochenrath5863]

Some of us Americans would like to see this level of aid and action at home and not on another continent

[@ArteUltra1195]

Poor Mike had a rough night it seems

[@javierfrancia1938]

Delusional Martin is saying that Ukraine has lost 15000 +/- over the last 4-6 months, but Ursula Von der Liar announced last month that Ukraine had already lost 100000 men, by now its probably more, so what is the real figure?

[@IndianaSmallmouth]

WHY WOULD WE TELL THEM THIS?

[@randolphmack1720]

Yes makes a whole lot of sense and they should be allowed to strike military support targets over the board border of Belarus or Russia if military resources are paused to attack they should be open season.. it just makes sense Belarus has already been allowing them to attack as a safe house. Don't hit Belarusian targets but hit Russian military targets hard even if they are on Belarusian territory you want to end the conflict you have to finish. You have to finish the job..

[@doricetimko332]

Slava Ukraine ❤

[@LichtifyMe]

Can sb borrow him a comb?

[@annasillanpaa1111]

I love the voice of this guy. He is awesome. Great that Ukraine will get more help!

[@coreo72]

Does anyone know when the GLSDB missiles are coming... they needed them a year ago!...update...apparently they 9 months away...god dam... Thank Germany for their 19? (sorry 14) leopard 2 tanks.. When will they arrive? ....Update...Leopard 1 tanks are coming aswell as fast as they can be repaired...

[@mastermariner490]

They will be delivered for the spring offensive

[@occamraiser]

19 tanks! 4th largest economy IN THE WORLD, 2nd Largest economy IN NATO. 19 tanks.... OMG.... 19 tanks and this channel is asking people in the street if it is enough. 19 tanks.....FFS Germany grow a pair you cowards.

[@Frank-dv3st]

will be delayed, cause there are peace talks coming up

[@gluteusmaximus1657]

They have to get refitted/repainted in Poland first.

[@arturobianco848]

Actually the gimmlers where enough for the last offenxive and where a lot better except for their range. This sytem isn't that good but is good enough if they don't put thers stuff in a bunker. Wich there currently aren't enoug to do that.

[@ngantnier]

🇺🇲✊🇺🇦

[@buctorque4313]

Mike definitely just woke up.

[@austin756]

Looks like Mr. Martin had a rough night!

[@GlobalPenguin2012]

Slava Ukrayini

[@dirtyharry6297]

Go Ukraine go!!! You must win against evil

[@Frank-dv3st]

but Zelenskyj is not evil

[@lesterquintrell4844]

If you see it as good and evil you had better take a look in the mirror.

[@First-Last_name]

@@lesterquintrell4844 poutn is a fascist invador trying to genocide a people. He has filtration camps and mobile incinerators. This is very clearly good vs evil. It hasn't been this clear since ww2.