Loading video...

Video Failed to Load

There was a problem loading this video. This could be due to a temporary network issue or the video might be unavailable.

A U.S. Coast Guard C-130 from Air Station Clearwater performs a precision low-pass message drop. These aircraft can also deliver life rafts, medical supplies, survival gear, dewatering pumps, flares, and other emergency equipment to vessels in distress. 📹: theeducatedcaptain

Aviation

933,117 subscribers

233,651 views • 1 month ago •via X (Twitter)

News & Politics Science & Technology

Anya Rossi• Live Now

Private livecam show

0 Comments

No comments available

Comments from the original post will appear here

Related Videos

Big boost to India’s naval capability. DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted four in flight release trials of the indigenous ADC 150 from the P 8I aircraft off the Goa coast. The ADC 150 can deliver a 150 kg payload to ships at sea, enabling rapid supply of critical stores, equipment, and medical aid during emergencies.

Big boost to India’s naval capability. DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted four in flight release trials of the indigenous ADC 150 from the P 8I aircraft off the Goa coast. The ADC 150 can deliver a 150 kg payload to ships at sea, enabling rapid supply of critical stores, equipment, and medical aid during emergencies.

OsintTV 📺

13,451 views • 4 months ago

On This Day in 1987: a USAF C-130 crashes in Fort Bragg (North Carolina, US). 4 of 6 aboard and 1 on the ground die. During a demonstration of a low-altitude parachute drop, the pilot pulled up too late. The airplane skidded for 1000 ft on a dirt runway, hit a vehicle, and caught fire. The maneuver demonstrated by the aircraft [Registration “68-10945”] was the LAPES - Low-Altitude Parachute-Extraction System – where aircraft deliver supplies without landing in areas that can´t be supplied by high-altitude parachute drops. This maneuver is no longer used by the US military.

On This Day in 1987: a USAF C-130 crashes in Fort Bragg (North Carolina, US). 4 of 6 aboard and 1 on the ground die. During a demonstration of a low-altitude parachute drop, the pilot pulled up too late. The airplane skidded for 1000 ft on a dirt runway, hit a vehicle, and caught fire. The maneuver demonstrated by the aircraft [Registration “68-10945”] was the LAPES - Low-Altitude Parachute-Extraction System – where aircraft deliver supplies without landing in areas that can´t be supplied by high-altitude parachute drops. This maneuver is no longer used by the US military.

Francisco Cunha

114,403 views • 24 days ago

PCG DEPLOYS VESSELS AND AIRCRAFT TO BAJO DE MASINLOC IN RESPONSE TO CHINESE HARASSMENT Following reports of harassment by Chinese Coast Guard vessels and the Chinese Maritime Militia against Filipino fishermen on March 17, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in close coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), has immediately deployed surface vessels to Bajo de Masinloc (BDM). The mission is to ensure the safety and security of Filipino fishermen and to deliver essential support, including fuel subsidies, ice, and food packs. Fishermen who witnessed the incidents have documented dangerous maneuvers by Chinese Coast Guard vessels 21605, 3107, and 3103, as well as Chinese Maritime Militia vessels. These actions included the repeated use of sirens and the launching of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) specifically intended to drive Filipino fishermen away and prevent them from exercising their legitimate right to fish in Bajo de Masinloc. This morning, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan directed the deployment of a PCG aircraft for a Maritime Domain Awareness flight over BDM. The flight confirmed a significant presence of both Filipino fishermen and Chinese maritime forces in the area. The aircraft documented the five (5) Chinese Coast Guard vessels, three (3) People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and two (2) Chinese Maritime Militia vessels. It also verified the presence of more than twenty (20) Filipino fishing boats operating in the vicinity of BDM, along with the continued presence of yellow buoys installed by China since last year. During the flight, the PCG aircraft actively challenged the illegal presence of CCG and PLAN vessels in Philippine waters. Notably, this was the first time a People’s Liberation Army Air Force asset challenged a PCG aircraft. The aircraft further documented the PCG and BFAR surface vessels currently en route to respond to the ongoing Chinese aggression. The Philippine Coast Guard remains steadfast in upholding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of Filipino fishermen. Despite the challenges posed by China’s numerous larger vessels, the dedicated men and women of the PCG stand resolute in their mission to safeguard our sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea peacefully in accordance with national and international law including the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award.

PCG DEPLOYS VESSELS AND AIRCRAFT TO BAJO DE MASINLOC IN RESPONSE TO CHINESE HARASSMENT Following reports of harassment by Chinese Coast Guard vessels and the Chinese Maritime Militia against Filipino fishermen on March 17, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in close coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), has immediately deployed surface vessels to Bajo de Masinloc (BDM). The mission is to ensure the safety and security of Filipino fishermen and to deliver essential support, including fuel subsidies, ice, and food packs. Fishermen who witnessed the incidents have documented dangerous maneuvers by Chinese Coast Guard vessels 21605, 3107, and 3103, as well as Chinese Maritime Militia vessels. These actions included the repeated use of sirens and the launching of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) specifically intended to drive Filipino fishermen away and prevent them from exercising their legitimate right to fish in Bajo de Masinloc. This morning, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan directed the deployment of a PCG aircraft for a Maritime Domain Awareness flight over BDM. The flight confirmed a significant presence of both Filipino fishermen and Chinese maritime forces in the area. The aircraft documented the five (5) Chinese Coast Guard vessels, three (3) People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and two (2) Chinese Maritime Militia vessels. It also verified the presence of more than twenty (20) Filipino fishing boats operating in the vicinity of BDM, along with the continued presence of yellow buoys installed by China since last year. During the flight, the PCG aircraft actively challenged the illegal presence of CCG and PLAN vessels in Philippine waters. Notably, this was the first time a People’s Liberation Army Air Force asset challenged a PCG aircraft. The aircraft further documented the PCG and BFAR surface vessels currently en route to respond to the ongoing Chinese aggression. The Philippine Coast Guard remains steadfast in upholding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of Filipino fishermen. Despite the challenges posed by China’s numerous larger vessels, the dedicated men and women of the PCG stand resolute in their mission to safeguard our sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea peacefully in accordance with national and international law including the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award.

Jay Tarriela

13,138 views • 4 months ago

Statement of the Philippine Coast Guard “CCG ILLEGALLY BLOCKS PCG HUMANITARIAN MISSION” Today, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) undertook a humanitarian mission involving the BRP Cabra and BRP Cape Engaño, aimed at delivering vital food and supplies to our personnel stationed aboard the BRP Teresa Magbanua, on extended patrol in Escoda Shoal. Unfortunately, during this mission, the People's Republic of China (PRC) deployed an excessive force comprised of a total of forty (40) vessels including six (6) Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, three (3) People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships, in an attempt to obstruct our lawful humanitarian operation. There were also thirty-one (31) Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) Vessels in the vicinity waters of Escoda Shoal. Such actions resulted in our two 44-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRV) being unable to safely deliver essential supplies, including a special ice cream treat from the Commandant in honor of National Heroes’ Day. The PCG remains steadfast in our commitment to uphold national interests and ensure the safety and security of our waters. We urge the China Coast Guard to abide with the international law and stop deploying maritime forces that could undermine mutual respect, a universally recognized foundation for responsible and friendly relations among Coast Guards. The PCG recognizes that white hulls are unique instruments of diplomacy that promotes peace and maintain harmony and stability in the region.

Statement of the Philippine Coast Guard “CCG ILLEGALLY BLOCKS PCG HUMANITARIAN MISSION” Today, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) undertook a humanitarian mission involving the BRP Cabra and BRP Cape Engaño, aimed at delivering vital food and supplies to our personnel stationed aboard the BRP Teresa Magbanua, on extended patrol in Escoda Shoal. Unfortunately, during this mission, the People's Republic of China (PRC) deployed an excessive force comprised of a total of forty (40) vessels including six (6) Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, three (3) People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships, in an attempt to obstruct our lawful humanitarian operation. There were also thirty-one (31) Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) Vessels in the vicinity waters of Escoda Shoal. Such actions resulted in our two 44-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRV) being unable to safely deliver essential supplies, including a special ice cream treat from the Commandant in honor of National Heroes’ Day. The PCG remains steadfast in our commitment to uphold national interests and ensure the safety and security of our waters. We urge the China Coast Guard to abide with the international law and stop deploying maritime forces that could undermine mutual respect, a universally recognized foundation for responsible and friendly relations among Coast Guards. The PCG recognizes that white hulls are unique instruments of diplomacy that promotes peace and maintain harmony and stability in the region.

Jay Tarriela

82,522 views • 1 year ago

“Have it your way. Have it your way!” 🍔👑 Did you know this? The U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) partners with Burger King (and other chains like Pizza Hut) to operate fast-food outlets on military bases and in deployment zones. • They use modular, trailer- or container-based mobile kitchens that can be airlifted via cargo aircraft (C-130 Hercules, C-17 Globemaster, etc.), unloaded, and set up quickly with fryers, grills, refrigeration, generators, and branding. • These have been deployed in real conflict zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan. For example: • A Burger King trailer operated out of a trailer at Baghdad International Airport and became one of the busiest BK locations in the world. • In 2004, a C-17 delivered a Burger King trailer to Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan.

“Have it your way. Have it your way!” 🍔👑 Did you know this? The U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) partners with Burger King (and other chains like Pizza Hut) to operate fast-food outlets on military bases and in deployment zones. • They use modular, trailer- or container-based mobile kitchens that can be airlifted via cargo aircraft (C-130 Hercules, C-17 Globemaster, etc.), unloaded, and set up quickly with fryers, grills, refrigeration, generators, and branding. • These have been deployed in real conflict zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan. For example: • A Burger King trailer operated out of a trailer at Baghdad International Airport and became one of the busiest BK locations in the world. • In 2004, a C-17 delivered a Burger King trailer to Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan.

CeCe

20,645 views • 4 months ago

Operation Amistad - Responding to the devastating earthquake that struck northern Venezuela, the two Indian Airforce C17s transited through Abidjan enroute to Venezuela carrying 35 T of relief equipment, an Indian Army Field Hospital contingent and two BHISHM cubes. The contingent comprises 41 personnel, including nine medical officers, and is equipped to provide emergency medical care, trauma management, life-saving surgical support and other essential healthcare services to those affected by the earthquake. The team is carrying approximately six tonnes of medical stores and humanitarian relief supplies provided by the Ministry of External Affairs. In addition, one of the two aircraft is transporting a BHISHM Cube (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri) under India’s Aarogya Maitri Project. The BHISHM Cube is a state-of-the-art, indigenous, rapidly deployable modular medical facility designed specifically for disaster and humanitarian response. Comprising compact, self-contained medical modules, it can be quickly assembled into a fully functional field hospital capable of delivering advanced trauma care, emergency surgeries, intensive care support and essential medical treatment for up to 200 patients. Equipped with portable ventilators, patient monitors, diagnostic equipment, surgical instruments, power generation and oxygen support systems, the BHISHM Cube significantly enhances India’s capability to provide swift and effective medical assistance during humanitarian crises anywhere in the world. The dispatch of the medical contingent under Operation Amistad reflects India’s enduring commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and its readiness to extend timely support to friendly nations in times of crisis. Dr. S. Jaishankar Ministry of Defence, Government of India Indian Air Force ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY

Operation Amistad - Responding to the devastating earthquake that struck northern Venezuela, the two Indian Airforce C17s transited through Abidjan enroute to Venezuela carrying 35 T of relief equipment, an Indian Army Field Hospital contingent and two BHISHM cubes. The contingent comprises 41 personnel, including nine medical officers, and is equipped to provide emergency medical care, trauma management, life-saving surgical support and other essential healthcare services to those affected by the earthquake. The team is carrying approximately six tonnes of medical stores and humanitarian relief supplies provided by the Ministry of External Affairs. In addition, one of the two aircraft is transporting a BHISHM Cube (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri) under India’s Aarogya Maitri Project. The BHISHM Cube is a state-of-the-art, indigenous, rapidly deployable modular medical facility designed specifically for disaster and humanitarian response. Comprising compact, self-contained medical modules, it can be quickly assembled into a fully functional field hospital capable of delivering advanced trauma care, emergency surgeries, intensive care support and essential medical treatment for up to 200 patients. Equipped with portable ventilators, patient monitors, diagnostic equipment, surgical instruments, power generation and oxygen support systems, the BHISHM Cube significantly enhances India’s capability to provide swift and effective medical assistance during humanitarian crises anywhere in the world. The dispatch of the medical contingent under Operation Amistad reflects India’s enduring commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and its readiness to extend timely support to friendly nations in times of crisis. Dr. S. Jaishankar Ministry of Defence, Government of India Indian Air Force ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY

India in Ivory Coast

13,905 views • 28 days ago

🇺🇸🇯🇴 The U.S. is quietly moving chess pieces into Jordan while everyone wonders when the ceasefire will end. C-130 variants and multiple C-17A heavy transport aircraft have been spotted repositioning to Aqaba Airport. At the same time, U.S. Navy P-8A surveillance coverage dropped from 3-4 aircraft to one. Here's what that tells you: C-17s and C-130s are not strike aircraft. They carry troops, equipment, and supplies at scale and at speed. You don't mass heavy airlift in a forward position because the situation is calming down. The P-8A reduction is the other signal. Fewer surveillance flights either means less to watch, or the watching is now being done differently and closer. Jordan sits between Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. Aqaba specifically gives them rapid access to the Red Sea corridor and the broader region. The U.S. military doesn't park this kind of capacity in Jordan for optics. Something is being prepared, pre-positioned, or kept on very short notice to move. Whether that's an evacuation contingency, a rapid reinforcement option, or the early logistics footprint of something larger, nobody outside the Pentagon knows yet. But the hardware doesn't lie. Source: New York Times

🇺🇸🇯🇴 The U.S. is quietly moving chess pieces into Jordan while everyone wonders when the ceasefire will end. C-130 variants and multiple C-17A heavy transport aircraft have been spotted repositioning to Aqaba Airport. At the same time, U.S. Navy P-8A surveillance coverage dropped from 3-4 aircraft to one. Here's what that tells you: C-17s and C-130s are not strike aircraft. They carry troops, equipment, and supplies at scale and at speed. You don't mass heavy airlift in a forward position because the situation is calming down. The P-8A reduction is the other signal. Fewer surveillance flights either means less to watch, or the watching is now being done differently and closer. Jordan sits between Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. Aqaba specifically gives them rapid access to the Red Sea corridor and the broader region. The U.S. military doesn't park this kind of capacity in Jordan for optics. Something is being prepared, pre-positioned, or kept on very short notice to move. Whether that's an evacuation contingency, a rapid reinforcement option, or the early logistics footprint of something larger, nobody outside the Pentagon knows yet. But the hardware doesn't lie. Source: New York Times

Mario Nawfal

355,902 views • 2 months ago

🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. is firing missiles at Iran from secret launch sites in Gulf countries that won't admit they're helping. Videos verified from Bahrain show truck-mounted launchers firing Atacms and Precision Strike Missiles across the Gulf. They've sunk Iranian naval vessels and hit Kharg Island. Gulf states are walking a tightrope. Letting the U.S. use their territory while publicly claiming they're staying neutral. The missiles travel 200-300 miles at supersonic speeds. Iran's air defenses have been shredded, so they're getting through. It's also a live combat test and a warning shot to China about what the U.S. can do in the Pacific. Source: WSJ, Lockheed Martin, Fox News, War Today FB

🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. is firing missiles at Iran from secret launch sites in Gulf countries that won't admit they're helping. Videos verified from Bahrain show truck-mounted launchers firing Atacms and Precision Strike Missiles across the Gulf. They've sunk Iranian naval vessels and hit Kharg Island. Gulf states are walking a tightrope. Letting the U.S. use their territory while publicly claiming they're staying neutral. The missiles travel 200-300 miles at supersonic speeds. Iran's air defenses have been shredded, so they're getting through. It's also a live combat test and a warning shot to China about what the U.S. can do in the Pacific. Source: WSJ, Lockheed Martin, Fox News, War Today FB

Mario Nawfal

111,283 views • 4 months ago

STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL TASK FORCE FOR THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA 9 December 2023 Manila, Philippines The National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTFWPS) vehemently condemns the illegal and aggressive actions carried out by the Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia against the civilian Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels Datu Sanday, Datu Bankaw, and Datu Tamblot today during a regular BFAR humanitarian and support mission of providing oil subsidy and grocery packs to over 30 Filipino fishing vessels near Bajo De Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea. As of this reporting the mission is on-going. Based on the reports received, as the BFAR vessels approached 1.4 to 1.9 nautical miles from Bajo de Masinloc, the Chinese Coast Guard ships utilized water cannons to obstruct and prevent BFAR vessels from approaching the Filipino fishing vessels eagerly awaiting the oil subsidy and grocery packs. The water cannons had been used at least eight (8) times at the time of reporting. Additionally, the Chinese Maritime Militia vessels are reported to have engaged in dangerous maneuvers and deployed what is understood to be a Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) against the BFAR vessels - causing severe temporary discomfort and incapacitation to some Filipino crew. Water cannon action have resulted in significant damage to BFAR vessel Datu Tamblot's communication and navigation equipment, as it was directly and deliberately targeted by the China Coast Guard. The Task Force likewise denounces the deployment of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to disperse and drive away Filipino fishing vessels eagerly awaiting the distribution of fuel subsidies and food supplies from the BFAR ships. To prevent the distribution of humanitarian support is not only illegal but also inhumane. Moreover, Filipino fishermen have reported and documented the Chinese Coast Guard launching a small boat early this morning to illegally install a floating barrier at the southeast entrance of Bajo De Masinloc. The actions of Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia hindered the BFAR vessel from accessing the entrance of the shoal. We stress that Bajo de Masinloc is a high-tide feature with territorial sea, per the 2016 Arbitral Award. It forms an integral part of the Philippine national territory under the Constitution. The Philippines exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction over the shoal and its territorial sea. The 2016 Arbitral Award has also clarified that Filipinos have traditional fishing rights in the water of Bajo de Masinloc protected by international law. China's illegal exercise of maritime law enforcement powers, interference with Philippine vessels, harassment and intimidation of Filipino fisherfolk, or any other activity that infringes upon the Philippines' sovereignty and jurisdiction in Bajo de Masinloc are violations of international law, particularly UNCLOS and the Arbitral Award. We firmly insist that these Chinese vessels leave Bajo de Masinloc immediately. We demand that the Chinese government take immediate action to halt these aggressive activities and uphold the principles of international law and desist from actions that would infringe on Philippine Sovereignty and endanger the lives and livelihood of Filipino fishermen who have traditionally fished in the area. The NTF-WPS remains committed to protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea.

STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL TASK FORCE FOR THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA 9 December 2023 Manila, Philippines The National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTFWPS) vehemently condemns the illegal and aggressive actions carried out by the Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia against the civilian Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels Datu Sanday, Datu Bankaw, and Datu Tamblot today during a regular BFAR humanitarian and support mission of providing oil subsidy and grocery packs to over 30 Filipino fishing vessels near Bajo De Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea. As of this reporting the mission is on-going. Based on the reports received, as the BFAR vessels approached 1.4 to 1.9 nautical miles from Bajo de Masinloc, the Chinese Coast Guard ships utilized water cannons to obstruct and prevent BFAR vessels from approaching the Filipino fishing vessels eagerly awaiting the oil subsidy and grocery packs. The water cannons had been used at least eight (8) times at the time of reporting. Additionally, the Chinese Maritime Militia vessels are reported to have engaged in dangerous maneuvers and deployed what is understood to be a Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) against the BFAR vessels - causing severe temporary discomfort and incapacitation to some Filipino crew. Water cannon action have resulted in significant damage to BFAR vessel Datu Tamblot's communication and navigation equipment, as it was directly and deliberately targeted by the China Coast Guard. The Task Force likewise denounces the deployment of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to disperse and drive away Filipino fishing vessels eagerly awaiting the distribution of fuel subsidies and food supplies from the BFAR ships. To prevent the distribution of humanitarian support is not only illegal but also inhumane. Moreover, Filipino fishermen have reported and documented the Chinese Coast Guard launching a small boat early this morning to illegally install a floating barrier at the southeast entrance of Bajo De Masinloc. The actions of Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia hindered the BFAR vessel from accessing the entrance of the shoal. We stress that Bajo de Masinloc is a high-tide feature with territorial sea, per the 2016 Arbitral Award. It forms an integral part of the Philippine national territory under the Constitution. The Philippines exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction over the shoal and its territorial sea. The 2016 Arbitral Award has also clarified that Filipinos have traditional fishing rights in the water of Bajo de Masinloc protected by international law. China's illegal exercise of maritime law enforcement powers, interference with Philippine vessels, harassment and intimidation of Filipino fisherfolk, or any other activity that infringes upon the Philippines' sovereignty and jurisdiction in Bajo de Masinloc are violations of international law, particularly UNCLOS and the Arbitral Award. We firmly insist that these Chinese vessels leave Bajo de Masinloc immediately. We demand that the Chinese government take immediate action to halt these aggressive activities and uphold the principles of international law and desist from actions that would infringe on Philippine Sovereignty and endanger the lives and livelihood of Filipino fishermen who have traditionally fished in the area. The NTF-WPS remains committed to protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea.

Jay Tarriela

1,299,031 views • 2 years ago

PCG Implements Kadiwa Operation in Bajo de Masinloc and Offers Assistance to CCG Following Maritime Incident In response to the presence of around 35 Filipino fishing vessels in Bajo de Masinloc, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed the BRP Teresa Magbanua and BRP Suluan, along with MV Pamamalakaya, early this morning to carry out the “Kadiwa Para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM)” initiative. During the operation, Philippine vessels and fishermen encountered hazardous maneuvers and blocking actions from other vessels in the vicinity. In particular, the MRRV 4406 was targeted with a water cannon, but the seamanship skills by PCG crew members allowed the vessel to successfully evade from getting hit. In a related incident, a collision took place between China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3104 and People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) ship 164, approximately 10.5 nautical miles east of Bajo de Masinloc. The CCG 3104, which was chasing the BRP Suluan at high speed, performed a risky maneuver from the PCG vessel's starboard quarter, leading to the impact with the PLA Navy warship. This resulted in substantial damage to the CCG vessel's forecastle, rendering it unseaworthy. Following the collision, the PCG immediately offered support, including assistance with man-overboard recovery and medical aid for any injured CCG crew members. Meanwhile, the MRRV 9701 safely escorted the Filipino fishermen to a secure location, where they are now being provided with essential fuel and supplies. The Philippine Coast Guard reaffirms its dedication to safeguarding all maritime operations in the area and wishes for the swift recovery and proper treatment of any affected CCG personnel.

PCG Implements Kadiwa Operation in Bajo de Masinloc and Offers Assistance to CCG Following Maritime Incident In response to the presence of around 35 Filipino fishing vessels in Bajo de Masinloc, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed the BRP Teresa Magbanua and BRP Suluan, along with MV Pamamalakaya, early this morning to carry out the “Kadiwa Para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM)” initiative. During the operation, Philippine vessels and fishermen encountered hazardous maneuvers and blocking actions from other vessels in the vicinity. In particular, the MRRV 4406 was targeted with a water cannon, but the seamanship skills by PCG crew members allowed the vessel to successfully evade from getting hit. In a related incident, a collision took place between China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3104 and People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) ship 164, approximately 10.5 nautical miles east of Bajo de Masinloc. The CCG 3104, which was chasing the BRP Suluan at high speed, performed a risky maneuver from the PCG vessel's starboard quarter, leading to the impact with the PLA Navy warship. This resulted in substantial damage to the CCG vessel's forecastle, rendering it unseaworthy. Following the collision, the PCG immediately offered support, including assistance with man-overboard recovery and medical aid for any injured CCG crew members. Meanwhile, the MRRV 9701 safely escorted the Filipino fishermen to a secure location, where they are now being provided with essential fuel and supplies. The Philippine Coast Guard reaffirms its dedication to safeguarding all maritime operations in the area and wishes for the swift recovery and proper treatment of any affected CCG personnel.

Jay Tarriela

2,972,685 views • 11 months ago

❗️🇺🇦🇸🇪 The first Gripen C/D fighter jets are scheduled to be delivered to Ukraine in December-January. Although the C/D versions are technically inferior to the newer E model — primarily due to the absence of an AESA radar — they have undergone significant modernization between 2014 and 2016. These aircraft are capable of carrying and launching Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles. The missiles can be fired in silent mode, with mid-course guidance updates provided by Swedish Saab 340 AEW&C airborne early warning and control aircraft, which are also expected to be transferred to Ukraine in the near future. This combination will create a serious threat to Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers and Su-35 fighters, which are currently actively using guided aerial bombs from beyond the reach of Ukrainian air defenses. The integration of Gripen C/D fighters with Meteor missiles and Saab 340 AWACS aircraft represents a highly effective and relatively rapid solution for Ukraine. This system will allow Ukrainian forces to challenge Russian aviation in the operational-tactical depth, potentially forcing Russian aircraft to operate much farther from the front line and significantly reducing the effectiveness of their glide bomb attacks. Video is generated by grok AI

❗️🇺🇦🇸🇪 The first Gripen C/D fighter jets are scheduled to be delivered to Ukraine in December-January. Although the C/D versions are technically inferior to the newer E model — primarily due to the absence of an AESA radar — they have undergone significant modernization between 2014 and 2016. These aircraft are capable of carrying and launching Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles. The missiles can be fired in silent mode, with mid-course guidance updates provided by Swedish Saab 340 AEW&C airborne early warning and control aircraft, which are also expected to be transferred to Ukraine in the near future. This combination will create a serious threat to Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers and Su-35 fighters, which are currently actively using guided aerial bombs from beyond the reach of Ukrainian air defenses. The integration of Gripen C/D fighters with Meteor missiles and Saab 340 AWACS aircraft represents a highly effective and relatively rapid solution for Ukraine. This system will allow Ukrainian forces to challenge Russian aviation in the operational-tactical depth, potentially forcing Russian aircraft to operate much farther from the front line and significantly reducing the effectiveness of their glide bomb attacks. Video is generated by grok AI

NSTRIKE

26,422 views • 1 month ago

U.S. Central Command Strikes Houthi Facilities and Weapons Systems U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces executed a series of precise airstrikes on multiple Houthi weapons storage facilities situated within Houthi-controlled territories in Yemen, Nov. 9-10. These facilities housed a variety of advanced conventional weapons used by the Iran-backed Houthis to target U.S. and international military and civilian vessels navigating international waters in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The operation involved U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy assets to include the F-35C. This targeted operation was conducted in response to the Houthi’s repeated and unlawful attacks on international commercial shipping, as well as U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. It also aimed to degrade the Houthi’s ability to threaten regional partners. Additionally, U.S. Navy destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106), USS Spruance (DDG 111), along with U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy aircraft successfully defeated a range of Houthi-launched weapons while transiting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. These forces successfully engaged and defeated eight one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems (OWA UAS), five anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs), and four anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs), ensuring the safety of the ships and their personnel. There were no injuries or damage to U.S. personnel or equipment. These actions reflect the ongoing commitment of CENTCOM forces to protect U.S. personnel, regional partners, and international shipping, while maintaining security and stability in the region. CENTCOM remains vigilant in its efforts to safeguard maritime traffic in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, and will continue to take appropriate steps to address any threats to regional stability.

U.S. Central Command Strikes Houthi Facilities and Weapons Systems U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces executed a series of precise airstrikes on multiple Houthi weapons storage facilities situated within Houthi-controlled territories in Yemen, Nov. 9-10. These facilities housed a variety of advanced conventional weapons used by the Iran-backed Houthis to target U.S. and international military and civilian vessels navigating international waters in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The operation involved U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy assets to include the F-35C. This targeted operation was conducted in response to the Houthi’s repeated and unlawful attacks on international commercial shipping, as well as U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. It also aimed to degrade the Houthi’s ability to threaten regional partners. Additionally, U.S. Navy destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106), USS Spruance (DDG 111), along with U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy aircraft successfully defeated a range of Houthi-launched weapons while transiting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. These forces successfully engaged and defeated eight one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems (OWA UAS), five anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs), and four anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs), ensuring the safety of the ships and their personnel. There were no injuries or damage to U.S. personnel or equipment. These actions reflect the ongoing commitment of CENTCOM forces to protect U.S. personnel, regional partners, and international shipping, while maintaining security and stability in the region. CENTCOM remains vigilant in its efforts to safeguard maritime traffic in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, and will continue to take appropriate steps to address any threats to regional stability.

U.S. Central Command

388,121 views • 1 year ago

😓 Air India 🇮🇳 Flight AI171 with fully loaded Boeing 787-7 Dreamliner fatal accident: I‘m an airline pilot with >15‘000h of experience and a physics institute: My brief PRELIMINARY analysis of the visible facts from the video of the takeoff: * The flaps are only slightly extended, presumably to position 1 instead of 5. * The landing gear is still extended, which should have been retracted at this altitude and causes additional drag. * The aircraft is at a high angle of attack, which confirms the insufficient flap setting. * From the video and witness accounts, only low engine noise is audible. * Neither smoke nor fire is visible. * An engine failure is less likely. The most probable cause is presumably a human factor, an incorrectly chosen, insufficient flap setting for takeoff, and consequently an inadequately selected thrust. In this context, the correlated speeds were too low because they were calculated for a larger flap setting or a lighter aircraft. As a result, the aircraft took off with insufficient speed and intentionally but falsely derated thrust, was therefore on the unstable side, and rapidly lost more speed and altitude due to the additional failure to retract the landing gear in a timely manner, leading to a subsequent stall at low altitude and crash. For the experts: the aircraft got onto the wrong side of the speed vs drag curve and maneuvered itself into a corner from where there is no escape. Another possible cause could also have been an incorrect input of a wrong takeoff weight into the Flight Management System, resulting in too low thrust and too low speeds. The pilots got startled after takeoff, couldn’t wrap their head around what went wrong and incorrectly prioritized making an emergency call instead of flying the aircraft first, manually increasing thrust immediately to maximum, and retracting the landing gear. In summary of this very early and preliminary assessment (your confidence level should be as low as mine): The most probable cause is human error 😓 - as most of the time these days. Not because the pilots got worse (although that effect can be observed as well with prioritization of diversity over competence) - but because technology got so much better.

😓 Air India 🇮🇳 Flight AI171 with fully loaded Boeing 787-7 Dreamliner fatal accident: I‘m an airline pilot with >15‘000h of experience and a physics institute: My brief PRELIMINARY analysis of the visible facts from the video of the takeoff: * The flaps are only slightly extended, presumably to position 1 instead of 5. * The landing gear is still extended, which should have been retracted at this altitude and causes additional drag. * The aircraft is at a high angle of attack, which confirms the insufficient flap setting. * From the video and witness accounts, only low engine noise is audible. * Neither smoke nor fire is visible. * An engine failure is less likely. The most probable cause is presumably a human factor, an incorrectly chosen, insufficient flap setting for takeoff, and consequently an inadequately selected thrust. In this context, the correlated speeds were too low because they were calculated for a larger flap setting or a lighter aircraft. As a result, the aircraft took off with insufficient speed and intentionally but falsely derated thrust, was therefore on the unstable side, and rapidly lost more speed and altitude due to the additional failure to retract the landing gear in a timely manner, leading to a subsequent stall at low altitude and crash. For the experts: the aircraft got onto the wrong side of the speed vs drag curve and maneuvered itself into a corner from where there is no escape. Another possible cause could also have been an incorrect input of a wrong takeoff weight into the Flight Management System, resulting in too low thrust and too low speeds. The pilots got startled after takeoff, couldn’t wrap their head around what went wrong and incorrectly prioritized making an emergency call instead of flying the aircraft first, manually increasing thrust immediately to maximum, and retracting the landing gear. In summary of this very early and preliminary assessment (your confidence level should be as low as mine): The most probable cause is human error 😓 - as most of the time these days. Not because the pilots got worse (although that effect can be observed as well with prioritization of diversity over competence) - but because technology got so much better.

Iven‘s Dad

2,786,661 views • 1 year ago

An informed military source has disclosed to Fars News Agency new details about a complex Iranian intelligence and operational effort preceding the early Thursday attacks on several US military bases in the region. According to the source, the strikes inflicted significant damage on high-value US military equipment. The source said Iranian forces closely tracked two US Navy P-8 surveillance aircraft from the moment they took off. One aircraft reportedly departed from Diego Garcia Air Base in the central Indian Ocean, while the other flew from a US military base in Western Europe toward the southern Persian Gulf. Based on intelligence gathered during the operation, Iran allegedly targeted the aircrafts’ locations at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain and Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait using precision-guided weapons. A separate source stated that Iranian intelligence and field surveillance assets also monitored the deployment of at least three US F-35 fighter jets inside a hangar at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan up until the final moments before the missile launches. According to the source, Iran subsequently struck the exact location of the hangar with long-range solid-fuel missiles.

An informed military source has disclosed to Fars News Agency new details about a complex Iranian intelligence and operational effort preceding the early Thursday attacks on several US military bases in the region. According to the source, the strikes inflicted significant damage on high-value US military equipment. The source said Iranian forces closely tracked two US Navy P-8 surveillance aircraft from the moment they took off. One aircraft reportedly departed from Diego Garcia Air Base in the central Indian Ocean, while the other flew from a US military base in Western Europe toward the southern Persian Gulf. Based on intelligence gathered during the operation, Iran allegedly targeted the aircrafts’ locations at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain and Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait using precision-guided weapons. A separate source stated that Iranian intelligence and field surveillance assets also monitored the deployment of at least three US F-35 fighter jets inside a hangar at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan up until the final moments before the missile launches. According to the source, Iran subsequently struck the exact location of the hangar with long-range solid-fuel missiles.

The Cradle

24,430 views • 1 month ago

🔴 Breaking: The IRGC Aerospace Force launched ballistic missile strikes on Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait and remaining facilities of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, according to a statement from the Guard published by Farsna. The IRGC outlined the sequence of events: 🔹 At 1:30 a.m. today, four “violating” oil tankers, allegedly acting under the instigation and direction of the “aggressor U.S. military,” attempted to leave the Strait of Hormuz without coordination and despite warnings issued by the IRGC Navy. After warnings were ignored, one tanker was struck and stopped, and the other vessels turned back. 🔹 Following that incident, at 2:00 a.m., U.S. drones struck a communications tower on Qeshm Island and another tower in Sirik with two projectiles. 🔹 In response to what it called the aggression of the “child-killing U.S. military,” the IRGC said it immediately launched ballistic missiles striking two U.S. air bases in Kuwait, Ali Al-Salem and Arifjan bases, as well as key remaining facilities of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. 🔹 The IRGC warned: “If these aggressions are repeated, we will not limit ourselves to a restricted response, and you will be responsible for the consequences of the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas exports.” 🎥 Purported footage of Bahrain and Kuwait air defense systems in operation, according to Fars News International.

🔴 Breaking: The IRGC Aerospace Force launched ballistic missile strikes on Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait and remaining facilities of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, according to a statement from the Guard published by Farsna. The IRGC outlined the sequence of events: 🔹 At 1:30 a.m. today, four “violating” oil tankers, allegedly acting under the instigation and direction of the “aggressor U.S. military,” attempted to leave the Strait of Hormuz without coordination and despite warnings issued by the IRGC Navy. After warnings were ignored, one tanker was struck and stopped, and the other vessels turned back. 🔹 Following that incident, at 2:00 a.m., U.S. drones struck a communications tower on Qeshm Island and another tower in Sirik with two projectiles. 🔹 In response to what it called the aggression of the “child-killing U.S. military,” the IRGC said it immediately launched ballistic missiles striking two U.S. air bases in Kuwait, Ali Al-Salem and Arifjan bases, as well as key remaining facilities of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. 🔹 The IRGC warned: “If these aggressions are repeated, we will not limit ourselves to a restricted response, and you will be responsible for the consequences of the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas exports.” 🎥 Purported footage of Bahrain and Kuwait air defense systems in operation, according to Fars News International.

Drop Site

79,605 views • 1 month ago

#WayanadLandslides In a remarkable display of coordinated efforts, #IndianArmy Columns along with #NDRF, State rescue teams, #CoastGuard, #IndianNavy and #IAF, have been relentlessly working to address the crisis. Upto 1000 personnel rescued so far using man made bridge and human effort. Approx 70 dead bodies recovered by Army column Two additional Army Columns air lifted from Trivandrum by Indian Air Force Air Craft AN 32 & C 130 landed at Calicut at 10:30 PM last night. These columns commenced their onward journey to #Wayanad at 6:45 AM today, with even an Army Officer on leave volunteering to join the mission. Engineer Task Force from the Madras Engineer Group and Centre arrived on-site at 02:00 AM. A class 24, 170 Ft bridge is planned to be erected at Chooralmala. Reconnaissance at Meppadi-Chooralmala Road underway. Essential bridging assets to include three sets of Bailey Bridges, JCBs and TATRA trucks, are en route to #Wayanad and likely to reach by 02:00 PM Furthermore, bridging assets from Delhi, along with three sniffer dogs, have been airlifted by the Indian Air Force Aircraft C 130 and are expected to reach #Kannur shortly, with subsequent road movement to Wayanad being coordinated with civil administration. Army Control centre, co-located with State Administration Control Room established at Mepaddi by Commandant PARA Regimental centre. Aerial reconnaissance of the affected locations being carried out this morning for taking stock of situation. #Keralalandslide #Kerala #KeralaRain ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @CMOKerala NDRF India I राष्ट्रीय आपदा मोचन बल 🇮🇳 Indian Air Force HQ IDS Indian Coast Guard

#WayanadLandslides In a remarkable display of coordinated efforts, #IndianArmy Columns along with #NDRF, State rescue teams, #CoastGuard, #IndianNavy and #IAF, have been relentlessly working to address the crisis. Upto 1000 personnel rescued so far using man made bridge and human effort. Approx 70 dead bodies recovered by Army column Two additional Army Columns air lifted from Trivandrum by Indian Air Force Air Craft AN 32 & C 130 landed at Calicut at 10:30 PM last night. These columns commenced their onward journey to #Wayanad at 6:45 AM today, with even an Army Officer on leave volunteering to join the mission. Engineer Task Force from the Madras Engineer Group and Centre arrived on-site at 02:00 AM. A class 24, 170 Ft bridge is planned to be erected at Chooralmala. Reconnaissance at Meppadi-Chooralmala Road underway. Essential bridging assets to include three sets of Bailey Bridges, JCBs and TATRA trucks, are en route to #Wayanad and likely to reach by 02:00 PM Furthermore, bridging assets from Delhi, along with three sniffer dogs, have been airlifted by the Indian Air Force Aircraft C 130 and are expected to reach #Kannur shortly, with subsequent road movement to Wayanad being coordinated with civil administration. Army Control centre, co-located with State Administration Control Room established at Mepaddi by Commandant PARA Regimental centre. Aerial reconnaissance of the affected locations being carried out this morning for taking stock of situation. #Keralalandslide #Kerala #KeralaRain ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @CMOKerala NDRF India I राष्ट्रीय आपदा मोचन बल 🇮🇳 Indian Air Force HQ IDS Indian Coast Guard

Southern Command INDIAN ARMY

82,024 views • 2 years ago

‼️🇺🇲🇨🇳 For the first time, the U.S. Air Force has publicly announced the launch of a Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) from a B-2 bomber. The test took place during recent exercises north of the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean, with reports confirming that the target ship was successfully struck. The bomber utilized the LRASM anti-ship missile, which features a range of approximately 370 kilometers and a 450-kilogram warhead. As a reminder, this missile has already been integrated onto F/A-18E/F Super Hornet carrier-based fighters and B-1B Lancer bombers. Work is also underway to integrate it onto P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, as well as F-15EX and F-35 fighters. The capability to deploy LRASMs from B-2 Spirit bombers could mark a highly significant development, as the range and low radar observability (stealth) of these aircraft unlock new operational possibilities for utilizing these anti-ship missiles. Furthermore, conducting this test specifically in the Pacific region can be interpreted as a very clear hint directed at China. Video is made Grok AI

‼️🇺🇲🇨🇳 For the first time, the U.S. Air Force has publicly announced the launch of a Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) from a B-2 bomber. The test took place during recent exercises north of the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean, with reports confirming that the target ship was successfully struck. The bomber utilized the LRASM anti-ship missile, which features a range of approximately 370 kilometers and a 450-kilogram warhead. As a reminder, this missile has already been integrated onto F/A-18E/F Super Hornet carrier-based fighters and B-1B Lancer bombers. Work is also underway to integrate it onto P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, as well as F-15EX and F-35 fighters. The capability to deploy LRASMs from B-2 Spirit bombers could mark a highly significant development, as the range and low radar observability (stealth) of these aircraft unlock new operational possibilities for utilizing these anti-ship missiles. Furthermore, conducting this test specifically in the Pacific region can be interpreted as a very clear hint directed at China. Video is made Grok AI

Visioner

61,787 views • 22 days ago

PCG and BFAR Deliver Supplies to Filipino Fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc and Escoda Shoal Amid Chinese Harassment The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) successfully distributed fuel subsidies, food supplies, and crushed ice to nearly 100 Filipino fishing boats in Bajo de Masinloc and Escoda Shoal today, as part of the ongoing "Kadiwa para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda" (KBBM) initiative aimed at supporting the nation's vital fishing communities. The mission reached more than 50 fishing boats in Bajo de Masinloc and over 40 in Escoda Shoal, providing an estimated 120,000 liters of fuel oil, more than 600 grocery packs, and facilitating the sale of 30 tons of fresh fish catch to the government by local fishermen. This aid underscores the Philippine government's unwavering commitment to bolstering the livelihoods of its fisherfolk in traditional fishing grounds within the West Philippine Sea. In Bajo de Masinloc, PCG vessels BRP Teresa Magbanua and BRP Cape San Agustin, alongside the M/V Mamalakaya and six (6) BFAR patrol boats, executed the distribution despite significant challenges. Philippine government vessels encountered dangerous maneuvers and blocking actions from 11 China Coast Guard (CCG) ships and 11 Chinese Maritime Militia vessels, one (1) PLA-N helicopter, and three (3) PLA-N vessels, delaying the delivery process. For the first time, the PCG documented a CCG radio challenge claiming that the presence of Philippine fishing boats could damage their so-called "environmental reserve." In response, the PCG firmly asserted that Bajo de Masinloc is an integral part of the Philippine archipelago, and only the Philippine government holds the authority to designate environmental protection areas in these waters. At Escoda Shoal, the situation was equally tense, with the CCG deploying 10 vessels and 10 Chinese Maritime Militia vessels, one (1) PLA-N helicopter, two (2) PLA-N vessels, and one (1) high-speed response boat (HSRB) to obstruct the aid effort. There were documented instances of CCG vessels activating water cannons to threaten and intimidate Filipino fishermen. Undeterred, the PCG's BRP Melchora Aquino and BRP Cabra, supported by five BFAR patrol boats, relied on exceptional seamanship to ensure the safe delivery of supplies. The mission concluded successfully at 7 p.m. this evening. "The PCG and BFAR remain steadfast in our duty to protect the safety and security of every Filipino fisherman," said Admiral Ronniel Gil Gavan, PCG Commandant. "My top priority is to safeguard their livelihoods from any interference by the China Coast Guard and to ensure their rights as Filipinos are never suppressed by external bullying. We stand firmly with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in defending every square inch of our sovereign territory against any foreign power." This KBBM initiative reflects the Philippine government's broader efforts to promote food security, economic resilience, and maritime rights in the face of China’s bullying activities in the West Philippine Sea.

PCG and BFAR Deliver Supplies to Filipino Fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc and Escoda Shoal Amid Chinese Harassment The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) successfully distributed fuel subsidies, food supplies, and crushed ice to nearly 100 Filipino fishing boats in Bajo de Masinloc and Escoda Shoal today, as part of the ongoing "Kadiwa para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda" (KBBM) initiative aimed at supporting the nation's vital fishing communities. The mission reached more than 50 fishing boats in Bajo de Masinloc and over 40 in Escoda Shoal, providing an estimated 120,000 liters of fuel oil, more than 600 grocery packs, and facilitating the sale of 30 tons of fresh fish catch to the government by local fishermen. This aid underscores the Philippine government's unwavering commitment to bolstering the livelihoods of its fisherfolk in traditional fishing grounds within the West Philippine Sea. In Bajo de Masinloc, PCG vessels BRP Teresa Magbanua and BRP Cape San Agustin, alongside the M/V Mamalakaya and six (6) BFAR patrol boats, executed the distribution despite significant challenges. Philippine government vessels encountered dangerous maneuvers and blocking actions from 11 China Coast Guard (CCG) ships and 11 Chinese Maritime Militia vessels, one (1) PLA-N helicopter, and three (3) PLA-N vessels, delaying the delivery process. For the first time, the PCG documented a CCG radio challenge claiming that the presence of Philippine fishing boats could damage their so-called "environmental reserve." In response, the PCG firmly asserted that Bajo de Masinloc is an integral part of the Philippine archipelago, and only the Philippine government holds the authority to designate environmental protection areas in these waters. At Escoda Shoal, the situation was equally tense, with the CCG deploying 10 vessels and 10 Chinese Maritime Militia vessels, one (1) PLA-N helicopter, two (2) PLA-N vessels, and one (1) high-speed response boat (HSRB) to obstruct the aid effort. There were documented instances of CCG vessels activating water cannons to threaten and intimidate Filipino fishermen. Undeterred, the PCG's BRP Melchora Aquino and BRP Cabra, supported by five BFAR patrol boats, relied on exceptional seamanship to ensure the safe delivery of supplies. The mission concluded successfully at 7 p.m. this evening. "The PCG and BFAR remain steadfast in our duty to protect the safety and security of every Filipino fisherman," said Admiral Ronniel Gil Gavan, PCG Commandant. "My top priority is to safeguard their livelihoods from any interference by the China Coast Guard and to ensure their rights as Filipinos are never suppressed by external bullying. We stand firmly with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in defending every square inch of our sovereign territory against any foreign power." This KBBM initiative reflects the Philippine government's broader efforts to promote food security, economic resilience, and maritime rights in the face of China’s bullying activities in the West Philippine Sea.

Jay Tarriela

13,194 views • 9 months ago

🇺🇸 The empire of aircraft carriers No nation in history has built, deployed, and fought with aircraft carriers on the scale of the United States. America has built more than 80 fleet aircraft carriers and over 120 escort carriers, more than any other country by a massive margin. From World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq, and countless operations across the globe, U.S. carriers have been at the center of American military power for nearly a century. At the height of World War II, American shipyards launched carriers at a pace the world had never seen before. While enemies struggled to replace losses, the U.S. kept launching new flattops and filling them with thousands of aircraft. Today, the U.S. Navy operates 11 nuclear powered supercarriers, each capable of carrying an entire air wing of advanced fighters, surveillance aircraft, helicopters, and support assets. The largest and most powerful aircraft carriers ever built are American: ⚓ Nimitz-class ⚓ Gerald R. Ford class Displacing more than 100,000 tons and powered by nuclear reactors, these floating airbases can strike targets, enforce no fly zones, support allies, and project power anywhere on Earth. For nearly 80 years, every major navy has studied the aircraft carrier. Many nations built aircraft carriers. Only one nation built them in numbers so vast that they helped win wars, shape the modern world, and make the aircraft carrier the ultimate symbol of naval power. 🇺🇸 The United States.

🇺🇸 The empire of aircraft carriers No nation in history has built, deployed, and fought with aircraft carriers on the scale of the United States. America has built more than 80 fleet aircraft carriers and over 120 escort carriers, more than any other country by a massive margin. From World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq, and countless operations across the globe, U.S. carriers have been at the center of American military power for nearly a century. At the height of World War II, American shipyards launched carriers at a pace the world had never seen before. While enemies struggled to replace losses, the U.S. kept launching new flattops and filling them with thousands of aircraft. Today, the U.S. Navy operates 11 nuclear powered supercarriers, each capable of carrying an entire air wing of advanced fighters, surveillance aircraft, helicopters, and support assets. The largest and most powerful aircraft carriers ever built are American: ⚓ Nimitz-class ⚓ Gerald R. Ford class Displacing more than 100,000 tons and powered by nuclear reactors, these floating airbases can strike targets, enforce no fly zones, support allies, and project power anywhere on Earth. For nearly 80 years, every major navy has studied the aircraft carrier. Many nations built aircraft carriers. Only one nation built them in numbers so vast that they helped win wars, shape the modern world, and make the aircraft carrier the ultimate symbol of naval power. 🇺🇸 The United States.

Defence Index

15,070 views • 19 days ago