Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News
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"If they send 100,000 troops to this war, Ukraine are done for."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:21⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATP Geopolitics video.
- This is the second part of the Ukraine War news update for 26th October 2024.
- Jonathan mentions that he will try to make this video a bit quicker and apologises for his tendency to rant recently.
Ukraine Drone Interception Rate Update
🎦 00:21-01:57⏩
- Jonathan revisits the drone interception rate discussed in the first video of the day.
- He notes conflicting reports: The initial source claimed Ukraine intercepted 90 out of 91 Russian drones. However, the Euromod Impresa reported a lower rate, with Ukraine intercepting 44 out of 91 drones.
- Another source, Tim White, suggests that 44 drones were shot down and 44 taken out by electronic warfare, with one drone going to Belarus and one potentially still in the air.
- Jonathan believes the Euromod Impresa may be incorrect due to the improbability of such a low interception rate. He highlights that infographics typically only show the interception rate, not the electronic warfare rate, leading to an incomplete picture.
- He cautions viewers to be mindful of potential misinterpretations of data, even from reputable sources.
Rheinmetall's Arms Factories in Ukraine
🎦 01:57-02:54⏩
- Rheinmetall's CEO, Armin Papperger, confirms that the company is building four factories in Ukraine for weapons production.
- The first plant is operational and will produce the first batch of Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) by the end of the year.
- The second and third factories are under construction and will produce gunpowder and ammunition.
- A fourth plant is planned for the production of anti-aircraft systems.
- The initial batch of Lynx IFVs will include 10 vehicles, with deliveries starting this year.
- Papperger estimates Ukraine's total need for IFVs at 3,000 but notes that further deliveries are undecided, pending funding decisions.
- Jonathan highlights the importance of securing funding for these projects.
- He shows a picture of a Lynx IFV, describing it as "very useful" for Ukraine.
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German Military Aid Funding for Ukraine
🎦 02:54-04:29⏩
- German Aid to Ukraine states that if the German government doesn't allocate extra funds for military aid in the 2025 budget, Ukraine will have to finance contracts itself using loans from the G7 and the EU. These loans are funded by profits from frozen Russian assets.
- Jonathan doesn't see this as a major issue, as these loans were intended for this purpose.
UK Artillery Production for Ukraine with Rheinmetall and BAE Systems
🎦 04:29-06:45⏩
- Sheffield Forgemasters, one of Europe's most advanced forging houses, will supply steel for artillery gun barrels to be manufactured in the UK. This is the first time in over a decade that artillery barrels will be made in the UK.
- Rheinmetall, in partnership with BAE Systems, will operate the new manufacturing plant. They are already building Challenger 3 tanks (upgraded Challenger 2s) and Boxer armoured vehicles for the British Army.
- The new RCH-155, a remote-controlled howitzer, will be produced for the British Army and potentially supplied to Ukraine.
- Rheinmetall plans to build a factory in the UK (location to be confirmed) to produce barrels, with production starting in 2027.
- The investment is expected to create over 400 jobs.
- Jonathan notes that this development aligns more with the long-term needs of Germany and the UK than Ukraine's immediate needs. He speculates that Ukraine's needs will be factored into the project and the global supply of barrels.
- He reiterates Rheinmetall's significance in supporting Ukraine.
Germany's Taurus Missile Procurement
🎦 06:45-10:08⏩
- Germany's Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, plans to procure up to 600 modernised Taurus Neo air-launched cruise missiles at a total cost of €2.1 billion.
- The first delivery is expected in 2029.
- Jonathan points out that 2029 is a long way off, and funding hasn't been secured yet.
- He believes funding this should be a priority, as it's a national security risk.
- The cost per Taurus Neo is estimated at €3.5 million, significantly higher than the JASSM-ER. However, he explains that a portion of the Taurus value chain is based in Germany, meaning some of the cost returns to the government, potentially making the effective price comparable to or lower than the JASSM-ER.
- Jonathan highlights the importance of considering the entire value chain when comparing costs, not just the initial price.
- German NATO Ukraine clarifies that this procurement is for the German army, not Ukraine. Germany is obligated by NATO to have at least 1,000 cruise missiles but currently has only 600 Taurus KPD-350s.
- While they will receive 75 JASSMs for their F-35s, it's not enough.
- He doesn't expect Ukraine to receive any Taurus missiles unless the US sends comparable cruise missiles. Even if Germany approves the export, integration into Ukrainian launch platforms would take 2-3 months. The only jets currently compatible with Taurus are the Tornado, EF-18, and F-15K. Eurofighter integration is planned for 2028.
- Integrating Taurus into Soviet-era jets would be a lengthy process, which might make it less attractive for Ukraine.
- Jonathan notes that despite this, Ukraine managed to integrate Storm Shadow and SCALP-EG missiles onto Soviet-era jets relatively easily.
Ukraine's Domestic Arms Production - Howitzers, IFVs and APCs
🎦 10:08-12:05⏩
- Jonathan shows a video of three Bohdana self-propelled howitzers, highlighting that Ukraine is producing decent howitzers domestically (around 12 per month).
- He questions Russia's howitzer production capacity, suggesting this could be an advantage for Ukraine.
- He points out the potential for Ukraine to establish a sustainable domestic arms industry, with the Lynx IFVs from Rheinmetall's factory, and the planned production of APCs (like the Fuchs APC, also a Rheinmetall product).
- He emphasizes the rationale behind investing in Ukraine's defence industry – producing equipment domestically could be faster and cheaper than relying on external production.
- Jonathan sees these developments as positive signs for Ukraine's long-term outlook.
Czechia's Demining Equipment Aid to Ukraine
🎦 12:05-12:45⏩
- Czechia has provided Ukraine with a Bozena 5 demining machine for the Kharkiv region, thanks to the efforts of Ukrainian and Czech volunteers and the State Bureau of Investigation.
- Jonathan expresses gratitude to Czechia and notes that demining will be a long-term challenge for Ukraine, potentially lasting decades.
The Wider Benefits of Military Aid to Ukraine - R&D, Feedback Loops & Taiwan
🎦 12:45-15:41⏩
- Jonathan discusses the wider implications of military aid to Ukraine, beyond just helping Ukraine.
- He highlights the "feedback loop": Allied nations providing weaponry to Ukraine receive valuable feedback on its performance, leading to improvements and better equipment for all involved.
- Military aid also serves the economic interests of donor countries, stimulating their economies and supporting jobs.
- It helps achieve strategic and geopolitical objectives.
- Jonathan emphasizes that aid to Ukraine is not altruistic; it benefits the donor countries in multiple ways.
- He uses the example of NASAMS air defence systems and AMRAAM missiles being tested and improved in Ukraine, with the potential for these enhanced systems to be supplied to Taiwan as part of a $2 billion arms package.
- He argues that the Ukraine conflict is providing valuable lessons and feedback that can be applied to other potential conflict zones, like the Indo-Pacific region.
North Korea to Send Second Batch of Troops to Russia
🎦 15:41-16:49⏩
- Bloomberg reports that North Korea will send a second batch of military personnel to Russia, bringing the total to 10,000 soldiers.
- The first group of 1,500 is already undergoing training in Russia's Far East.
- Jonathan suggests that while Western countries can't directly influence this, they can increase support for Ukraine and strengthen partnerships in the Pacific.
- The New York Times confirms that North Korean troops are assembling in Russia's Kursk region, a development initially downplayed by US officials.
- Jonathan believes the US is likely waiting for the election to be over before taking more overt action.
Significance and Potential Impact of North Korean Troops in Ukraine
🎦 16:49-21:52⏩
- Several thousand North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia's Kursk region, potentially to participate in the coming counter-offensive.
- Jonathan criticizes those who dismiss the North Korean troops, arguing that even if their combat effectiveness is limited, they free up Russian forces for other fronts.
- He emphasizes that 10,000 troops is a significant number and can have a substantial impact on the war's outcome.
- The North Korean troops are reportedly an elite unit of the Korean People's Army.
- Jonathan believes that only Western intervention would stop further North Korean deployments, as Russia has little to lose.
- He expresses concern about the potential for a large-scale deployment of North Korean troops (e.g., 100,000), which could overwhelm Ukraine's defences.
- Jonathan views the involvement of North Korean troops as a significant escalation of the war, expanding it beyond Ukraine and Russia.
- He questions what would prevent Russia and North Korea from sending even more troops, as both sides benefit from the arrangement.
- He expresses worry about the lack of a strong Western reaction and the possibility of this escalating into a more overt world war.
Wrap up
🎦 21:52-23:56⏩
- Jonathan reiterates his concern about the escalating situation with North Korean troop involvement.
- He believes that a significant response from the West is necessary to deter further escalation.
- He acknowledges that any action taken will likely be perceived as escalation, but argues that inaction is also a form of escalation.
- He concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts and opinions on the situation.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
In the section about drone interception rates (00:21-01:57⏩), it is mentioned that one drone "went to Belarus". Is this a confirmed incident, or speculation? What does "went to Belarus" mean in this context? Did it land there, was it shot down, or did it stray off course?
Is "Tochny" (04:44) a person's name or a publication/organisation? It's not clear from the transcript.
The section on German Taurus missile procurement (06:45-10:08⏩) mentions "KPD-350" in relation to the Taurus missiles. What does "KPD-350" refer to? Is it a specific variant or version of the Taurus missile?
The transcript mentions the "Bogdana" self-propelled howitzer (10:32-10:39⏩). Is this a new type of howitzer developed by Ukraine? Any further information about its specifications or capabilities would be helpful.
In the discussion about the wider benefits of military aid to Ukraine (12:45-15:41⏩), Taiwan is mentioned as a potential recipient of enhanced air defence systems. Are there any confirmed plans or agreements for such a transfer, or is this speculation based on the potential benefits of the "feedback loop"?
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