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Defence Secretary pledges tens of thousands of more artillery shells for Ukraine
Gov.UK ^ | 20 Sep 25 | Gov.UK

Posted on 02/13/2026 8:54:06 AM PST by delta7

.....To date, the UK has supplied more than 12,000 anti-tank weapons, 300,000 rounds of artillery ammunition, thousands of air defence missiles, self-propelled artillery, and more than 200,000 pieces of non-lethal equipment, including extreme cold weather clothing, mine detection equipment, and industrial strength generators....


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UK is depleted....much written about their inability to replace stockpiles...as is much of the EU. AI: Concerns About Stockpile Durability Richard Kemp, a retired British Army Colonel, has expressed serious concerns regarding the United Kingdom's military stockpile. He believes that in the event of combat, the UK's own stockpile of munitions and supplies would not last more than a week.

Someone tell St Z he has ran out of other people's weapons, and money, snicker...

1 posted on 02/13/2026 8:54:06 AM PST by delta7
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To: delta7
"Defence Secretary pledges..."

Dear UK gov:

De fence is a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

2 posted on 02/13/2026 9:12:30 AM PST by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: delta7

This article is years old from back in 2023.


3 posted on 02/13/2026 9:12:34 AM PST by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
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To: delta7

Its always been the UK’s war

Let them pay for it.


4 posted on 02/13/2026 9:12:51 AM PST by PGR88
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To: delta7

Just keep the war going come hell and high water. I feel sorry for the Ukrainians who let themselves be used under the pretense of fighting for their freedom and actually being used as proxy for the US to fight their war against Russia. The ones who woke up in time already left.


5 posted on 02/13/2026 9:19:01 AM PST by Saintgermain ( )
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To: delta7

Just keep he war going come hell and high water. I feel sorry for the Ukrainians who let themselves be used under the pretense of fighting for their freedom and actually being used as proxy for the US to fight their war against Russia. The ones who woke up in time already left. (SG)


6 posted on 02/13/2026 9:20:43 AM PST by Saintgermain ( )
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To: ansel12

This article is years old from back in 2023.


They were almost depleted back then, now even worse. The UK and EU never even were able to meet their “ commitment” levels, much written on this.


7 posted on 02/13/2026 9:28:17 AM PST by delta7
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To: PGR88

Yep !

City of London / MI6

US State Dept / MIC / CIA


8 posted on 02/13/2026 9:29:55 AM PST by A strike (F AirstripOne. & No more dots.)
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To: mass55th

The actual title in the UK is the “Secretary of State for Defence” ...and “defence” is how the Brits have always spelled it.


9 posted on 02/13/2026 9:31:47 AM PST by Ozymandias Ghost
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AI:

“Rheinmetall’s Performance in Weapon Deliveries
Overview of Rheinmetall’s Current Situation
Rheinmetall AG, Germany’s largest defense contractor, has faced challenges in weapon deliveries, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Despite these issues, the company has reported significant growth in defense sales.
Recent Developments
Sales Growth: Rheinmetall’s defense sales increased by 28% in 2025, reaching €7.5 billion in the first nine months. This growth is attributed to strong demand for military equipment amid the war in Ukraine.
Order Backlog: The company’s order backlog surged to €64 billion, indicating a robust demand for its products, despite delays in fulfilling some contracts.
Challenges Faced
Delivery Delays: Rheinmetall has encountered delays in order placements, which have affected its ability to meet delivery timelines. These delays are partly due to the complexities of the German defense procurement process.
Market Fluctuations: The company has also faced scrutiny regarding its performance in live-fire trials for some of its products, which has raised concerns about reliability and effectiveness.
Conclusion
While Rheinmetall has experienced substantial growth in sales and a strong order backlog, it continues to navigate challenges related to delivery delays and product performance. The ongoing demand for military equipment, particularly in light of the conflict in Ukraine, remains a critical factor for the company’s future operations.”

Blowing up the Nordstream pipeline had many consequences....not to mention they procured weapon metals and commodities from Russia, now no longer cheap or available....geniuses., funny actually.


10 posted on 02/13/2026 9:33:51 AM PST by delta7
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To: delta7

Posting years old articles and thinking that represents NATO/American military production and readiness improvements in 2026 is just weird.


11 posted on 02/13/2026 9:36:05 AM PST by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
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"The actual title in the UK is the “Secretary of State for Defence” ...and “defence” is how the Brits have always spelled it."

No shit Sherlock. Hence the joke.

12 posted on 02/13/2026 9:41:20 AM PST by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: delta7

“Defence Secretary”

That’s odd. In the UK they are called Ministers, not Secretaries. Or used to be. I wonder when that changed? Its a UK gov’t site, so it isn’t a typo (or maybe it is).


13 posted on 02/13/2026 10:03:26 AM PST by happyathome
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To: delta7

“Our goal is to keep the Russian aggressor in constant tension, inflict losses on him, and prevent him from advancing,” Syrskii posted on Telegram. “The tactics we have chosen are yielding results.”

Russian forces also suffered a major setback last week when Ukraine got SpaceX to disconnect their Starlink satellite terminals.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/13/russia-faces-ukraine-casualties-broken-communications-and-total-oil-ban


14 posted on 02/13/2026 10:14:46 AM PST by TexasGator (:/)
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To: happyathome

“That’s odd. In the UK they are called Ministers, not Secretaries.”

A simple google query would have set you straight ...


15 posted on 02/13/2026 10:19:15 AM PST by TexasGator (:/)
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To: delta7

How Ukraine Rendered russia’s $5 Billion Admiral Nakhimov Nuclear Cruiser Powerless

https://en.defence-ua.com/analysis/how_ukraine_rendered_russias_5_billion_admiral_nakhimov_nuclear_cruiser_powerless-17472.html


16 posted on 02/13/2026 10:35:11 AM PST by TexasGator (:/)
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To: delta7

More useless death and expense to delay facing reality.


17 posted on 02/13/2026 10:54:30 AM PST by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....I voted for this too!)
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To: delta7; lightman; Navy Patriot

...... [UK] Defence Secretary pledges tens of thousands of more artillery shells for Ukraine......

NO!!!!


18 posted on 02/13/2026 11:05:46 AM PST by Honorary Serb (Kosovo is Serbia! Free Srpska! Abolish ICTY!)
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They’ll need those shells to retake London once the Muslims get tired of all the silly rules and install sharia by force.


19 posted on 02/13/2026 11:23:13 AM PST by rottweiller_inc (Lupus urbem intravit. Fulminis ictu vultures super turrem exanimat.)
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“They’ll need those shells to retake London once the Muslims get tired of all the silly rules and install sharia by force.”

Muslims are taking Moscow without force.


20 posted on 02/13/2026 11:25:12 AM PST by TexasGator (:/)
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