Is war between Nato/USA and Russia/China/Brics imminent? World war 3?

[Ceasar]

I sadly can see this happening in the next ten years.

Appearantly a leaked document in France contained information about the French government asking French hospitals to prepare for 50k injured patients in 2026! Macron is mad he thinks he's Napoleon. Hopefully France get a new president soon!

[Alfs]

 

Decimation is a badly used word as it mean't in Roman times one in ten to be killed. I.e. only 10%. 

You learn something every day!

[Nutsin]

Pickle must be shitting himself!

[Cabbige Savage]

Dos any 1 want to buy rushion drone we and my firend fine in morning (only small damage)



 

[Ceasar]

'Poland is at its closest to open conflict since World War Two, PM says

By Reuters
September 10, 20259:57 AM GMT'

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/po ... 025-09-10/

[Ceasar]

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/10/poli ... a-response

[Ceasar]

Statement

by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones

 Last night, numerous drones from Russia violated Polish airspace. Our air defences were activated and successfully ensured the defence of NATO territory, as they are designed to do. Several Allies were involved alongside Poland. This included Polish F16s, Dutch F35s, Italian AWACS, NATO Multi Role Tanker Transport, and German Patriots. I commend the pilots and all who contributed to this quick and skillful response.The North Atlantic Council met this morning and discussed the situation in light of Poland’s request for consultations under Article 4 of the Washington Treaty. Allies expressed solidarity with Poland and denounced Russia’s reckless behaviour. A full assessment of the incident is ongoing. What is clear is that the violation last night is not an isolated incident. The Supreme Allied Commander will continue to actively manage our deterrence and defence posture along the entire eastern flank. Allies are resolved to defend every inch of Allied territory. We will closely monitor the situation along our eastern flank, our air defences continually at the ready. This only reinforces the importance of NATO and the path to which Allies agreed at our Summit in The Hague earlier this year. We need to invest more in our defence, ramp up defence production so we have what we need to deter and defend, and we need to continue to support Ukraine, whose security is interlinked with our own. And let me conclude by saying that Russia is waging a dangerous war of aggression against Ukraine that continually targets civilians and civilian infrastructure. Allies are determined to step up their support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's escalating campaign. 

NATO Secretary General
With that, I'm going to take one or two questions.

Andrew Gray, Reuters
Secretary General. Thank you very much. Andrew Gray from Reuters, do you have any initial assessment of the intent behind this incident? Was it a deliberate attack, a deliberate incursion or a mistake? And do you have any particular message for Russia for President Putin about this incident?

NATO Secretary General
Yes, as I said, a full assessment is ongoing. But of course, whether it was intentionally or not, it is absolutely reckless. It is absolutely dangerous. But as I said, the full assessment is ongoing.
And to Putin, I mean, my message is clear: stop the war in Ukraine. Stop the escalating war, which he is now basically mounting on innocent civilians and civilian infrastructure. Stop violating Allied airspace. And know that we stand ready, that we are vigilant, and that we will defend every inch of NATO territory.

Andrew Gray, Reuters
Well, one more if I may. Does this tell you anything about the state of NATO's air defences, particularly when it comes to drones, a relatively new threat. Does NATO need to do more to better protect against drones?

NATO Secretary General
I think what we have seen last night was a very successful reaction by NATO and Allies, including of course, Poland itself, but also the Dutch and the Italians and the Germans, everybody involved. And I'm really impressed. So of course, we always have to make sure that we are one step ahead. But I think last night showed that we are able to defend every inch of NATO territory including, of course, its airspace. Thank you so much.

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/opinions_237559.htm
 

[violator]

I'm sure queer Keir and his mincing mate Macron will let Russia know that they are very angry, and that will end this latest incursion.

[Swiss.]

NATO/Poland shoots down Russian drones. I fear ten years before we enter WW3 is optimistic.

Yes because they were in Polish airspace but directed to Western Ukraine. Russian can't complain.

Conventional armies don't need to be very large, Small well equipped and well trained is what is needed and I'm sure our boys are. Fighting will be drones, missiles and aircraft. Russia will struggle with professional troops on the ground but their allies N Korea and China seem to be happy to continue to supply them with these weapons. 

I doubt N Korean would send troop into a NATO country.  Also I think most are in Russia to back fill those fighting in Ukraine. 

[Swiss.]

The British Armed Forces were significantly larger in 1970, with approximately 373,000 full-time equivalent personnel, compared to around 138,000 regular personnel in 2024, showing a decline of over 60%.

 

Correct, hence why I agree with your 'decimated' statement.

Decimation is a badly used word as it mean't in Roman times one in ten to be killed. I.e. only 10%. 

[Mike Oxsaw]

NATO/Poland shoots down Russian drones. I fear ten years before we enter WW3 is optimistic.

 

 

Not sure Putin can actually extend his operations - he's got enough problems finding cannon fodder to send to the Ukraine as it is.

[XKhammer]

If there is going to be WW3 don't think boots on the ground will be major factor,but cyber attacks and drones will be
Russia after 3 years is being humiliated in Ukraine 
China is the real threat 

[Alfs]

NATO/Poland shoots down Russian drones. I fear ten years before we enter WW3 is optimistic.

[Fauxstralian]

10am tomorrow, Massive
If you have boots & a gun bring them
 

[Lee Trundle]

Israel bombs Qatar.

[Westside]

Just for a bit of perspective, there's less Squaddies in the Army that could fill Wembley. Around 75,000 I think it is. My uncle who came out as a warrant officer told me that and now does telecoms procurement work himself. 


 

When considering the size of our Army, don't think that's how many there are to fight. With drivers, clerks, medics, logistics, mechanics, vets, engineers, IT, etc. there is a huge back office staff, to support boots on the ground. The current infantry strength of the Army is around 20,000 (exact number not published, but there are 33 regular infantry battalions, ignoring reserves). Plus Royal Marines, about 5,000.

[frank marker]

I bloody hope not, I've just decorated the hall.

[Massive Attack]

Was reading that conscription papers are being drawn up to be sent to all those brave patriots who have put up a flag in the street in the last few weeks.
Your chance has come
Report to Waterloo Station at 10am on Wednesday to meet up with Sergeant Major Farage

It would be my honour to fight for my Country. I'll make sure I have a pen handy if the need is there for conscription papers to sign.  

[Fauxstralian]

Was reading that conscription papers are being drawn up to be sent to all those brave patriots who have put up a flag in the street in the last few weeks.
Your chance has come
Report to Waterloo Station at 10am on Wednesday to meet up with Sergeant Major Farage

[Gank]

I'll team up with the blacks, not the midgets 

[Massive Attack]

Just for a bit of perspective, there's less Squaddies in the Army that could fill Wembley. Around 75,000 I think it is. My uncle who came out as a warrant officer told me that and now does telecoms procurement work himself. 

 

[zebthecat]

I worked at the MoD in weapons procurement at the time of the first Gulf War.
Immediately afterwards our project manager was the Colonel who had been CO of the Royal Engineers in that war. He said that experience had tought him that the british army was a one shot device in full on warfare. I imagine tht it has got worse since then.

[David Icke]

The British Armed Forces were significantly larger in 1970, with approximately 373,000 full-time equivalent personnel, compared to around 138,000 regular personnel in 2024, showing a decline of over 60%.

 

 

Correct, hence why I agree with your 'decimated' statement.

[Massive Attack]

We have plenty of young men of fighting age available if war breaks out, I’m just not sure what side they’d be on

I am. 100% not ours.

[Steady]

We have plenty of young men of fighting age available if war breaks out, I’m just not sure what side they’d be on

[Massive Attack]

We haven't fucking got an Armed Forces anymore.

Bullshit

Been decimated for years.

Unfortunately, NOT bullshit

 

 

Ok, slight exaggeration I admit, but it isn't anywhere like it once was, which I would class as a significant Armed Forces.

Number of british armed forces in 1970 compared to 2024

The British Armed Forces were significantly larger in 1970, with approximately 373,000 full-time equivalent personnel, compared to around 138,000 regular personnel in 2024, showing a decline of over 60%.