Gulf of Aden & Red Sea Conflict 2023 - Op Prosperity Guardian

[Tshering22]

Russian origin cargo also avoiding lal Sagar.

First Asia-bound Russian oil cargoes seen loaded on VLCCs to avoid Red Sea risks

<p>More than 70 tankers have diverted from the Red Sea since US-led military strikes on Houthis began on January 12, according to data and commodities analytics provider Vortexa</p>

www.lloydslist.com

Ruskies will have no problem avoiding the Lal Sagar any time, since they can always use the INSTC and the Eastern Maritime Corridor. Both of them are profitable for Russian companies as they reduce time, ensure safety and reduce costs.

European vessels are fucked though.

BTW, Our MARCOs saved a second Iranian-flagged ship with Iranis and Pakis in them from Somali pirates this time.

Looks like the Somalis are taking advantage of the chaos in the Red Sea and seizing the maximum benefits by attacking anything that moves.

Question: What kind of camo are the MARCOs wearing? That looks more like British-style multicam. Since when did the Navy start using Multicam on high seas?

 

[Abhijeet Dey]

 

[hurrians]

India bound us origin ship Star Nasia attacked, meanwhile Chinese ships are getting cheaper insurance to navigate red sea.

 

[Deans]

Part 3 of my blog post series on the Gaza war. This inludes the Houthi role.
https://rpdeans.blogspot.com/2024/02/gaza-war-part-3-100-days-of-ground-war.html

 

[hurrians]

DIA report confirms the Houthis’ use of Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles to c

DIA report confirms the Houthis’ use of Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct attacks across the Middle East.

www.dia.mil

 

[Wisemarko]

Saudi Arabia signs $3.2B deal for South Korean air defense systems

The two countries also inked a memorandum of understanding to further strengthen defense cooperation.

www.defensenews.com

This is a huge success for Korean companies. KM -SAM can shoot down Houthi ballistic missiles. UAE already purchased these in 2022.

 

[karn]

Saudi Arabia signs $3.2B deal for South Korean air defense systems

The two countries also inked a memorandum of understanding to further strengthen defense cooperation.

www.defensenews.com

This is a huge success for Korean companies. KM -SAM can shoot down Houthi ballistic missiles. UAE already purchased these in 2022.

So no more patriots it seems ... Damn ksa really following through on " lets go Brandon".

 

[Corvus Splendens]

So no more patriots it seems ... Damn ksa really following through on " lets go Brandon".

This Korean S-300 thingy is good enough for the neighborhood.

 

[hurrians]

Chouthis target Iran bound ship, no chumma chumma.

 

[Azaad]

Saudi Arabia signs $3.2B deal for South Korean air defense systems

The two countries also inked a memorandum of understanding to further strengthen defense cooperation.

www.defensenews.com

This is a huge success for Korean companies. KM -SAM can shoot down Houthi ballistic missiles. UAE already purchased these in 2022.

How else were the Saudis to choose ? Apparently the Patriots caused more destruction to KSA than the BMs it was supposed to protect them from. Must've been designed & developed by a Paddy .

 

[Corvus Splendens]

USMC is still utilizing Harrier-IIs for Anti drone sorties and fleet air defense.

 

[hurrians]

German Air Warfare Frigate Heading For Red Sea In Anticipation Of EU Operation ASPIDES

German Anti-Air Warfare Frigate Sets Sail For Red Sea

German Anti-Air Warfare frigate Hessen has departed for the Red Sea to support EU naval mission ASPIDES, protecting shipping against Houthis.

www.navalnews.com

What houthi attacks have achieved :
1.Freeze peace talks in Yemen, Europeans will be less inclined to appear to reward houthi reckless behaviour.
2. Increased European naval presence in red sea.
3. Harass shipping lines, affect trade with Europe and Asia.
4. Awaken IN navy from slumber.
5. Degrading attacks on houthi capabilities by us/uk.
6. Rally and shore domestic support against rising domestic anger and unpopularity against their rule.

But the greatest mystery is all these actions where done when they were close enough to a peace deal.

 

[Tshering22]

India bound us origin ship Star Nasia attacked, meanwhile Chinese ships are getting cheaper insurance to navigate red sea.

Are we doing anything about this?

The Houthis don't know where each ship is headed as they are firing random missiles at anyone who passes through. Something needs to be done about this. Boarding ships is no longer an efficient method. We need to start doing precision strikes.

 

[hurrians]

Us/uk have modern surveillance and targeting capabilities, we are policing our sea lanes.

Our strategic, cultural ,religious links and presence of many friendly/strategic partners in the region limit our direct role.
But we can engage in chai biscoot session away from the limelight and it's not entirely impossible for us to make them see reason, however it will take time and effort.

 

[hurrians]

USCGS intercepts lethal aid to houthis.

 

[hurrians]

"Russia and China on Wednesday accused the United States and Britain of illegally attacking military sites used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels to launch missiles at commercial vessels in the Red Sea, disrupting global shipping."

Russia and China clash with US and UK over attacks on Yemen rebels for strikes on Red Sea ships

The war has devastated Yemen, already the Arab region’s poorest country, and created one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters.

apnews.com

 

[hurrians]

India bound oil tanker hit again in red sea.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/ship-targeted-by-missile-red-sea-off-yemens-mokha-ukmto-2024-02-16/

 

[hurrians]

CENTCOM successfully conducted five self-defense strikes against three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, one unmanned underwater vessel (UUV), and one unmanned surface vessel (USV) in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. This is the first observed Houthi employment of a UUV since attacks began in Oct. 23.

 

[Tshering22]

The second attack complicates our oil imports. I wonder why we are not using the Vladivostok-Chennai corridor yet. This seems more like a deliberate targeting of ships bound for India.

Could it be a ploy to force us to respond militarily?

 

[Abhijeet Dey]