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Confirmed Kill vs. Silent Launch: KIZILELMA vs. Ghost Bat On November 29, the Turkish Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned fighter jet achieved a fully confirmed BVR GÖKDOĞAN air-to-air missile kill, using its own MURAD AESA radar with clear tracking and impact footage. Ten days later, on December 9, Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost... show more

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🇵🇰🇹🇷 Brotherly #Pakistan is reportedly close to an agreement with Türkiye for the acquisition of an unspecified number of advanced #KIZILELMA stealth UCAVs; most likely involving significant ToT/local production. 🚀 Ankara & #Islamabad had merged their Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile R&D programs back in 2024 to pool technologies and accelerate production, effectively granting Pakistan exclusive access to #Aselsan's #MURAD AESA software stack and allowing for the integration of Pakistani missiles/sensors on Turkish-made combat aircraft. The KIZILELMA, carrying the MURAD AESA radar, will therefore be able to natively accommodate Pakistani payloads. ✈️ Turkish defense analysts also expect Pakistan to become a partner of the 5th-gen TFX/MMU #KAAN, which has been developed as a stealth air dominance fighter jet that can conduct MUM-T ops with UCAVs like Kizilelma and #Anka3, a 6th-gen feature.

🇵🇰🇹🇷 Brotherly #Pakistan is reportedly close to an agreement with Türkiye for the acquisition of an unspecified number of advanced #KIZILELMA stealth UCAVs; most likely involving significant ToT/local production. 🚀 Ankara & #Islamabad had merged their Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile R&D programs back in 2024 to pool technologies and accelerate production, effectively granting Pakistan exclusive access to #Aselsan's #MURAD AESA software stack and allowing for the integration of Pakistani missiles/sensors on Turkish-made combat aircraft. The KIZILELMA, carrying the MURAD AESA radar, will therefore be able to natively accommodate Pakistani payloads. ✈️ Turkish defense analysts also expect Pakistan to become a partner of the 5th-gen TFX/MMU #KAAN, which has been developed as a stealth air dominance fighter jet that can conduct MUM-T ops with UCAVs like Kizilelma and #Anka3, a 6th-gen feature.

Turkish Century

42,728 次观看 • 3 个月前

🚨🇺🇦🚀 Ukraine has unveiled the Shershen air-defense missile system in full scale for the first time at MSPO 2026 in Kielce, Poland, according to Oboronka. The system is designed to engage aerial targets using both Soviet- and Western-made surface-to-air missiles. Its launcher can employ R-60, R-73 and R-27 missiles, as well as Western AIM-9 and AIM-132 interceptors. The exhibition also featured the newly developed Ukrainian R-120K missile for the system. Shershen consists of an independent command post, a target-tracking radar and launchers, and can be integrated with different radars, the Oreanda / Virazh-Planshet automated command system and the Krechet system. 🔥 The key advantage is flexibility. A platform able to combine legacy Soviet missile stocks, Western interceptors and new Ukrainian weapons could help Kyiv build a more resilient air-defense network without relying on a single supply chain. If produced at scale, Shershen could become a practical bridge between Ukraine’s existing inventories and its growing domestic missile industry.

🚨🇺🇦🚀 Ukraine has unveiled the Shershen air-defense missile system in full scale for the first time at MSPO 2026 in Kielce, Poland, according to Oboronka. The system is designed to engage aerial targets using both Soviet- and Western-made surface-to-air missiles. Its launcher can employ R-60, R-73 and R-27 missiles, as well as Western AIM-9 and AIM-132 interceptors. The exhibition also featured the newly developed Ukrainian R-120K missile for the system. Shershen consists of an independent command post, a target-tracking radar and launchers, and can be integrated with different radars, the Oreanda / Virazh-Planshet automated command system and the Krechet system. 🔥 The key advantage is flexibility. A platform able to combine legacy Soviet missile stocks, Western interceptors and new Ukrainian weapons could help Kyiv build a more resilient air-defense network without relying on a single supply chain. If produced at scale, Shershen could become a practical bridge between Ukraine’s existing inventories and its growing domestic missile industry.

NSTRIKE

24,131 次观看 • 2 天前

BIG | 🇯🇵🚀‼️‼️ Japan is preparing to turn its new ASM-3ER anti-ship missile into a dual-purpose weapon capable of threatening not only warships, but also high-value aircraft such as AWACS platforms and aerial refueling tankers. The missile is being developed by Japan’s ATLA and manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. ASM-3ER has a range of more than 400 kilometers and can exceed Mach 3, using a combined rocket-ramjet propulsion system. Its terminal guidance combines active and passive radar homing, while satellite links allow updated targeting data to be received in flight. Japan has also tested compatibility with the JADGE command network, allowing external sensors such as E-767 AWACS aircraft to provide targeting information. Crucially, adapting ASM-3ER for air targets reportedly requires only software modifications rather than changes to the missile itself. That could give Japan a highly valuable long-range counter-air capability without developing an entirely new weapon. Large support aircraft such as AWACS and tankers are critical to modern air campaigns but are comparatively slow, less maneuverable and highly visible to radar. A Mach 3+ missile able to threaten them from hundreds of kilometers away would force an adversary to push these assets farther from the battlespace, potentially reducing fighter range, surveillance coverage and command-and-control effectiveness across the Western Pacific. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

BIG | 🇯🇵🚀‼️‼️ Japan is preparing to turn its new ASM-3ER anti-ship missile into a dual-purpose weapon capable of threatening not only warships, but also high-value aircraft such as AWACS platforms and aerial refueling tankers. The missile is being developed by Japan’s ATLA and manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. ASM-3ER has a range of more than 400 kilometers and can exceed Mach 3, using a combined rocket-ramjet propulsion system. Its terminal guidance combines active and passive radar homing, while satellite links allow updated targeting data to be received in flight. Japan has also tested compatibility with the JADGE command network, allowing external sensors such as E-767 AWACS aircraft to provide targeting information. Crucially, adapting ASM-3ER for air targets reportedly requires only software modifications rather than changes to the missile itself. That could give Japan a highly valuable long-range counter-air capability without developing an entirely new weapon. Large support aircraft such as AWACS and tankers are critical to modern air campaigns but are comparatively slow, less maneuverable and highly visible to radar. A Mach 3+ missile able to threaten them from hundreds of kilometers away would force an adversary to push these assets farther from the battlespace, potentially reducing fighter range, surveillance coverage and command-and-control effectiveness across the Western Pacific. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

Visioner

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🚨Breaking News… history just changed over Tehran in EPIC AIR BATTLE. Today, March 4, 2026, the sky over Iran witnessed something that had never happened before in the history of modern air combat. An Israeli F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter engaged and destroyed an Iranian Air Force Yakovlev Yak-130. The aircraft was completely eliminated in an air-to-air engagement over Tehran. This was not a drone strike. Not a missile launched from the ground. Not a proxy operation. This was a manned stealth fighter eliminating another aircraft in the skies over Iran. And it marks a historic milestone. This engagement is now being reported as the first confirmed air-to-air kill ever achieved by the F-35 platform anywhere in the world. Let that sink in for a moment. The most advanced fighter jet ever deployed in combat… designed with stealth geometry, sensor fusion, and battlefield awareness beyond anything that came before it… has now officially recorded its first aerial victory. The Iranian aircraft destroyed was a Yakovlev Yak-130, a Russian-built advanced trainer and light attack jet used by the Iranian Air Force. This also represents something else historically significant. It is the first Israeli manned air-to-air combat engagement in roughly four decades. Forty years. For decades Israeli pilots have dominated the skies through deterrence, technology, and overwhelming air superiority. But today that dominance translated into direct aerial combat once again. The Israel Defense Forces have officially confirmed the engagement. Multiple defense outlets and international military analysts are already reporting the event. This moment will likely be studied in military academies around the world for years to come. The first air-to-air victory of the American F-35 era. A stealth fighter engaging in real combat… and winning. History just unfolded over Tehran. #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove

🚨Breaking News… history just changed over Tehran in EPIC AIR BATTLE. Today, March 4, 2026, the sky over Iran witnessed something that had never happened before in the history of modern air combat. An Israeli F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter engaged and destroyed an Iranian Air Force Yakovlev Yak-130. The aircraft was completely eliminated in an air-to-air engagement over Tehran. This was not a drone strike. Not a missile launched from the ground. Not a proxy operation. This was a manned stealth fighter eliminating another aircraft in the skies over Iran. And it marks a historic milestone. This engagement is now being reported as the first confirmed air-to-air kill ever achieved by the F-35 platform anywhere in the world. Let that sink in for a moment. The most advanced fighter jet ever deployed in combat… designed with stealth geometry, sensor fusion, and battlefield awareness beyond anything that came before it… has now officially recorded its first aerial victory. The Iranian aircraft destroyed was a Yakovlev Yak-130, a Russian-built advanced trainer and light attack jet used by the Iranian Air Force. This also represents something else historically significant. It is the first Israeli manned air-to-air combat engagement in roughly four decades. Forty years. For decades Israeli pilots have dominated the skies through deterrence, technology, and overwhelming air superiority. But today that dominance translated into direct aerial combat once again. The Israel Defense Forces have officially confirmed the engagement. Multiple defense outlets and international military analysts are already reporting the event. This moment will likely be studied in military academies around the world for years to come. The first air-to-air victory of the American F-35 era. A stealth fighter engaging in real combat… and winning. History just unfolded over Tehran. #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove

A Gene Robinson

2,481,161 次观看 • 6 个月前

🚨🇮🇷 IRAN’S DRONE HUNTERS: A NIGHTMARE FOR U.S. AND ISRAELI UAVs Even under constant U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, Iran still intercepts enemy drones. The reason lies in a set of mobile, radar-silent air defense systems that are far harder to detect and destroy: 🔸 Missile 358 – a loitering anti-drone interceptor operating in autonomous “free hunt” mode. Flying at ~0.6 Mach with up to 100 km range and 8.5 km interception altitude, it can patrol airspace and engage targets like MQ-9 Reaper or Hermes-900 UAVs. Radio correction can improve accuracy but risks exposing the control node to enemy electronic surveillance. 🔸 AD-08 Majid – a mobile short-range air defense system using optical and thermal sensors instead of radar. Its IR-guided missiles reach ~2 Mach, with 8 km range and 6 km altitude, making the system difficult to detect for aircraft relying on radar warning receivers. 🔸 Repurposed R-73 / R-27T missiles – infrared air-to-air missiles adapted for ground launch from mobile platforms equipped with thermal sights. Similar improvised systems have previously downed UAVs and even aircraft — including a Saudi F-15S shot down by the Houthis in 2018. Unlike radar-based systems that can be quickly targeted by anti-radiation missiles, these mobile defenses are harder to detect and eliminate, allowing Iran to keep enemy UAV operations under constant pressure. Do you think radar-silent air defenses could really help Iran counter Western drones and aircraft?

🚨🇮🇷 IRAN’S DRONE HUNTERS: A NIGHTMARE FOR U.S. AND ISRAELI UAVs Even under constant U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, Iran still intercepts enemy drones. The reason lies in a set of mobile, radar-silent air defense systems that are far harder to detect and destroy: 🔸 Missile 358 – a loitering anti-drone interceptor operating in autonomous “free hunt” mode. Flying at ~0.6 Mach with up to 100 km range and 8.5 km interception altitude, it can patrol airspace and engage targets like MQ-9 Reaper or Hermes-900 UAVs. Radio correction can improve accuracy but risks exposing the control node to enemy electronic surveillance. 🔸 AD-08 Majid – a mobile short-range air defense system using optical and thermal sensors instead of radar. Its IR-guided missiles reach ~2 Mach, with 8 km range and 6 km altitude, making the system difficult to detect for aircraft relying on radar warning receivers. 🔸 Repurposed R-73 / R-27T missiles – infrared air-to-air missiles adapted for ground launch from mobile platforms equipped with thermal sights. Similar improvised systems have previously downed UAVs and even aircraft — including a Saudi F-15S shot down by the Houthis in 2018. Unlike radar-based systems that can be quickly targeted by anti-radiation missiles, these mobile defenses are harder to detect and eliminate, allowing Iran to keep enemy UAV operations under constant pressure. Do you think radar-silent air defenses could really help Iran counter Western drones and aircraft?

NewRulesGeopolitics

119,673 次观看 • 6 个月前

The Chinese are advancing on 6th-generation fighters, but I have serious doubts about whether this is truly the right path. Recently, the Turkish company Baykar flew two combat drones that operate in perfect synchronization, guided from a ground base. They executed coordinated maneuvers autonomously and are already capable of conducting BVR (Beyond Visual Range) engagements. The Kızılelma became the first drone to achieve an autonomous kill with an air-to-air missile guided by its own AESA radar. This level of Turkish progress, combined with the kill web integration that Chinese drones are demonstrating, isn’t it a strong indication that manned 6th-generation fighters might be an extraordinarily expensive fantasy? I’ll go further: some drones are already reaching speeds above Mach 3.5 - more than double those of the leading current manned fighters. I’m talking about drones capable of high-speed coordinated operations, fully autonomous, with integrated and shared weapon systems, flying at altitudes far higher than conventional fighters, and employing systems similar to Aegis. How much longer until these drones take off in large swarms, equipped with ultra-modern sensors controlled by AI and armed with long-range air-to-air missiles? How could a human pilot, even at the height of adrenaline, make faster and more accurate decisions, involving multiple scenarios and factors, than an AI commanding a pack of smaller, more agile drones operating at different altitudes? We are entering the real competition between man and machine. Even if a pilot in a 6th-generation fighter has control over slave drones and an entire Aegis-like kill web, what is the point of having him there if everything can be done autonomously, more safely, more cheaply, and in far greater numbers? Some argue that the human pilot offers advantages in unpredictable scenarios where today’s AI still fails, and I agree. But I’m not talking about current AI: I’m talking about the AI of 2030–2040, far more advanced than anything we know today. Geran drones equipped with air-to-air missiles prove that air combat drones can be extremely low-cost, while the Turkish tests show, in a far more sophisticated way, that drones designed for air-to-air missions are evolving much faster than 6th-generation aircraft, whose development and production costs are exorbitant. When we put together the Geran, the Kızılelma, and the drone kill web integration the Chinese are achieving, the question arises: is the future really manned 6th-generation fighters, or much cheaper drones produced in greater numbers, better protected, and more capable? Wouldn’t it be smarter to invest in well-equipped autonomous 6th-generation drones rather than treating them merely as wingmen? It seems that keeping a human pilot on board has more to do with ethical principles and preserving our role than with genuine operational necessity. And how would humanity react to the constant killing of human beings by AI-guided drones? Drones will be cheaper to develop, easier to produce, and possibly more agile than conventional fighters, even 6th-generation ones. In cost-benefit terms, the price of a single 6th-generation fighter could buy dozens of equivalent or even superior drones. This would save hundreds of billions of dollars and could put whoever adopts the strategy a step ahead. The Chinese, by the way, are very well positioned in this race, with HALE drones already armed with air-to-air missiles and integrated into an extensive kill web, which I will describe in detail soon.

The Chinese are advancing on 6th-generation fighters, but I have serious doubts about whether this is truly the right path. Recently, the Turkish company Baykar flew two combat drones that operate in perfect synchronization, guided from a ground base. They executed coordinated maneuvers autonomously and are already capable of conducting BVR (Beyond Visual Range) engagements. The Kızılelma became the first drone to achieve an autonomous kill with an air-to-air missile guided by its own AESA radar. This level of Turkish progress, combined with the kill web integration that Chinese drones are demonstrating, isn’t it a strong indication that manned 6th-generation fighters might be an extraordinarily expensive fantasy? I’ll go further: some drones are already reaching speeds above Mach 3.5 - more than double those of the leading current manned fighters. I’m talking about drones capable of high-speed coordinated operations, fully autonomous, with integrated and shared weapon systems, flying at altitudes far higher than conventional fighters, and employing systems similar to Aegis. How much longer until these drones take off in large swarms, equipped with ultra-modern sensors controlled by AI and armed with long-range air-to-air missiles? How could a human pilot, even at the height of adrenaline, make faster and more accurate decisions, involving multiple scenarios and factors, than an AI commanding a pack of smaller, more agile drones operating at different altitudes? We are entering the real competition between man and machine. Even if a pilot in a 6th-generation fighter has control over slave drones and an entire Aegis-like kill web, what is the point of having him there if everything can be done autonomously, more safely, more cheaply, and in far greater numbers? Some argue that the human pilot offers advantages in unpredictable scenarios where today’s AI still fails, and I agree. But I’m not talking about current AI: I’m talking about the AI of 2030–2040, far more advanced than anything we know today. Geran drones equipped with air-to-air missiles prove that air combat drones can be extremely low-cost, while the Turkish tests show, in a far more sophisticated way, that drones designed for air-to-air missions are evolving much faster than 6th-generation aircraft, whose development and production costs are exorbitant. When we put together the Geran, the Kızılelma, and the drone kill web integration the Chinese are achieving, the question arises: is the future really manned 6th-generation fighters, or much cheaper drones produced in greater numbers, better protected, and more capable? Wouldn’t it be smarter to invest in well-equipped autonomous 6th-generation drones rather than treating them merely as wingmen? It seems that keeping a human pilot on board has more to do with ethical principles and preserving our role than with genuine operational necessity. And how would humanity react to the constant killing of human beings by AI-guided drones? Drones will be cheaper to develop, easier to produce, and possibly more agile than conventional fighters, even 6th-generation ones. In cost-benefit terms, the price of a single 6th-generation fighter could buy dozens of equivalent or even superior drones. This would save hundreds of billions of dollars and could put whoever adopts the strategy a step ahead. The Chinese, by the way, are very well positioned in this race, with HALE drones already armed with air-to-air missiles and integrated into an extensive kill web, which I will describe in detail soon.

Patricia Marins

60,728 次观看 • 7 个月前

🚨🇷🇺 UKRAINE'S NIGHTMARE: RUSSIA BUILDS YAK-130M LIGHT FIGHTER TO HUNT UKRAINIAN AIR AND SEA DRONES Russia is turning the Yak-130M into a light fighter for two of the most urgent battlefield missions: hunting heavy UAVs and unmanned attack boats. During Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, the prototype was shown with a new radar, modern avionics and guided air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons. 🔸 The BRLS-130R active electronically scanned array radar can reportedly detect aerial targets at up to 100 km, giving the aircraft its own search and targeting capability. 🔸 With a top speed of 960 km/h and good handling at low speeds, the Yak-130M can close on slow drones without the extreme speed mismatch faced by heavier fighters. Its two-seat cockpit allows one crew member to fly while the other manages sensors and weapons. 🔸 The aircraft is intended to destroy heavy UAVs in any weather, day or night. Putin also singled out unmanned surface vessels as a priority target, giving the jet a role in protecting naval bases, ports and coastal infrastructure. 🔸 Using a light fighter for these missions preserves the flight hours of Su-30SMs and other high-end aircraft. The Yak-130M does not need their range, speed or payload to intercept a slow drone, making it a more economical platform for routine patrols. 🔸 The aircraft can operate inside a wider air-defense network alongside ground radars, Pantsir and Tor systems, electronic warfare units and attack helicopters. 🔸 The first Yak-130M prototype flew in June 2026. Three aircraft are now undergoing trials, with deliveries planned after testing is completed in late 2028. Russia does not need a top-tier fighter to chase every slow target. A smaller jet with radar, missiles and a second crew member can handle the routine hunt while heavier aircraft remain available for harder missions. What should Russia prioritize: more Yak-130Ms, more helicopters or more ground-based air defenses?

🚨🇷🇺 UKRAINE'S NIGHTMARE: RUSSIA BUILDS YAK-130M LIGHT FIGHTER TO HUNT UKRAINIAN AIR AND SEA DRONES Russia is turning the Yak-130M into a light fighter for two of the most urgent battlefield missions: hunting heavy UAVs and unmanned attack boats. During Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, the prototype was shown with a new radar, modern avionics and guided air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons. 🔸 The BRLS-130R active electronically scanned array radar can reportedly detect aerial targets at up to 100 km, giving the aircraft its own search and targeting capability. 🔸 With a top speed of 960 km/h and good handling at low speeds, the Yak-130M can close on slow drones without the extreme speed mismatch faced by heavier fighters. Its two-seat cockpit allows one crew member to fly while the other manages sensors and weapons. 🔸 The aircraft is intended to destroy heavy UAVs in any weather, day or night. Putin also singled out unmanned surface vessels as a priority target, giving the jet a role in protecting naval bases, ports and coastal infrastructure. 🔸 Using a light fighter for these missions preserves the flight hours of Su-30SMs and other high-end aircraft. The Yak-130M does not need their range, speed or payload to intercept a slow drone, making it a more economical platform for routine patrols. 🔸 The aircraft can operate inside a wider air-defense network alongside ground radars, Pantsir and Tor systems, electronic warfare units and attack helicopters. 🔸 The first Yak-130M prototype flew in June 2026. Three aircraft are now undergoing trials, with deliveries planned after testing is completed in late 2028. Russia does not need a top-tier fighter to chase every slow target. A smaller jet with radar, missiles and a second crew member can handle the routine hunt while heavier aircraft remain available for harder missions. What should Russia prioritize: more Yak-130Ms, more helicopters or more ground-based air defenses?

NewRulesGeopolitics

24,477 次观看 • 1 个月前

First Drone vs. Manned Fighter Combat? On December 8, 2025, the Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the loss of a Su-27 fighter jet piloted by Lieutenant Colonel Yevhenii Ivanov, who was killed during a combat mission in the eastern direction. Yesterday, December 17, one Mi-24 was downed in same circumstances. Russian sources allege the aircraft was shot down, but Ukrainian statements describe the circumstances as under investigation, with no official confirmation of the cause. There are unverified Russian claims linking it to a modified Geran-2 drone equipped with an R-60 missile. Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed the existence of Geran-2 variants armed with R-60 air-to-air missiles, designed primarily to counter aircraft or helicopters approaching to intercept drone swarms. If independently verified, such an engagement could represent a significant milestone in drone-vs-manned aircraft combat. This development aligns with broader trends i mentioned in my previous article on Chinese high-altitude drones conducting air-to-air target acquisition from positions well above potential threats. Elon Musk has indeed argued that the future of warfare lies with unmanned aircraft, stating that manned fighter jets are becoming obsolete in the drone era and predicting a shift toward autonomous or remotely controlled systems. But i believe that it’s something to the next two decades. Sixth-generation aircraft concepts often emphasize manned platforms controlling swarms of drones (loyal wingmen), but the question pushes further: How will manned fighters compete against high-altitude unmanned systems operating 10–15 km above their service ceiling and potentially launching air-air hypersonic missiles? In January I will post an article on China's development of layered high-altitude drone systems for ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance), one optimized for aerial threats and another for naval targets. Recent Chinese programs, like high-altitude stealth drones, recharge stations and mothership concepts capable of deploying swarms, suggest active progress in this direction.

First Drone vs. Manned Fighter Combat? On December 8, 2025, the Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the loss of a Su-27 fighter jet piloted by Lieutenant Colonel Yevhenii Ivanov, who was killed during a combat mission in the eastern direction. Yesterday, December 17, one Mi-24 was downed in same circumstances. Russian sources allege the aircraft was shot down, but Ukrainian statements describe the circumstances as under investigation, with no official confirmation of the cause. There are unverified Russian claims linking it to a modified Geran-2 drone equipped with an R-60 missile. Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed the existence of Geran-2 variants armed with R-60 air-to-air missiles, designed primarily to counter aircraft or helicopters approaching to intercept drone swarms. If independently verified, such an engagement could represent a significant milestone in drone-vs-manned aircraft combat. This development aligns with broader trends i mentioned in my previous article on Chinese high-altitude drones conducting air-to-air target acquisition from positions well above potential threats. Elon Musk has indeed argued that the future of warfare lies with unmanned aircraft, stating that manned fighter jets are becoming obsolete in the drone era and predicting a shift toward autonomous or remotely controlled systems. But i believe that it’s something to the next two decades. Sixth-generation aircraft concepts often emphasize manned platforms controlling swarms of drones (loyal wingmen), but the question pushes further: How will manned fighters compete against high-altitude unmanned systems operating 10–15 km above their service ceiling and potentially launching air-air hypersonic missiles? In January I will post an article on China's development of layered high-altitude drone systems for ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance), one optimized for aerial threats and another for naval targets. Recent Chinese programs, like high-altitude stealth drones, recharge stations and mothership concepts capable of deploying swarms, suggest active progress in this direction.

Patricia Marins

49,124 次观看 • 8 个月前

🚨🇷🇺 NATO IN PANIC: RUSSIA’S SU-57 STEALTH FIGHTER GETS NEW MISSILE THAT HUNTS THROUGH JAMMING Russia has unveiled the RVV-SDM, a new medium-range air-to-air missile developed for the Su-57 and other Russian combat aircraft. The first official image shows two missiles inside the fighter’s internal weapons bay, preserving the aircraft’s stealth while expanding its ability to attack targets beyond visual range. 🔸 The RVV-SDM is designed to destroy fighters, helicopters, drones and other aerial targets day or night, in difficult weather and under heavy electronic warfare. 🔸 Its guidance system combines inertial navigation, mid-course radio correction and an active radar seeker for the final attack. A passive channel allows the missile to track an emitting target without broadcasting its own radar signal. 🔸 That creates a serious problem for enemy aircraft using powerful electronic countermeasures. Instead of breaking the lock, a jammer can become the signal that guides the missile toward its target. 🔸 The missile uses an upgraded solid-fuel motor with greater energy than the earlier RVV-SD. Russia has not disclosed its exact maximum range, but confirms that it exceeds the predecessor’s 110 km reach. 🔸 Internal carriage is central to the design. Folding aerodynamic surfaces allow the RVV-SDM to fit inside the Su-57, avoiding external pylons that would increase radar visibility and drag. 🔸 The “fire-and-forget” capability allows the Su-57 to launch, change course and leave the threatened area while the missile independently completes the final stage of the interception. 🔸 RVV-SDM fills the middle layer of the Su-57’s air-combat arsenal between the short-range RVV-MD2 and long-range RVV-BD. The fighter can therefore carry different weapons for close combat, conventional beyond-visual-range engagements and attacks against high-value aircraft at much greater distances. Rosoboronexport is also offering the missile with the Su-57E and says it can be integrated onto other Russian-made fighters after modification. That gives foreign Su-57 operators access to the same combination of internal carriage, improved range and guidance built to operate through electronic warfare. For NATO pilots, switching on the jammer may no longer provide a clean escape route. The signal intended to protect the aircraft could instead help the Russian missile find it. Do you think NATO has an answer to the Su-57’s new missile?

🚨🇷🇺 NATO IN PANIC: RUSSIA’S SU-57 STEALTH FIGHTER GETS NEW MISSILE THAT HUNTS THROUGH JAMMING Russia has unveiled the RVV-SDM, a new medium-range air-to-air missile developed for the Su-57 and other Russian combat aircraft. The first official image shows two missiles inside the fighter’s internal weapons bay, preserving the aircraft’s stealth while expanding its ability to attack targets beyond visual range. 🔸 The RVV-SDM is designed to destroy fighters, helicopters, drones and other aerial targets day or night, in difficult weather and under heavy electronic warfare. 🔸 Its guidance system combines inertial navigation, mid-course radio correction and an active radar seeker for the final attack. A passive channel allows the missile to track an emitting target without broadcasting its own radar signal. 🔸 That creates a serious problem for enemy aircraft using powerful electronic countermeasures. Instead of breaking the lock, a jammer can become the signal that guides the missile toward its target. 🔸 The missile uses an upgraded solid-fuel motor with greater energy than the earlier RVV-SD. Russia has not disclosed its exact maximum range, but confirms that it exceeds the predecessor’s 110 km reach. 🔸 Internal carriage is central to the design. Folding aerodynamic surfaces allow the RVV-SDM to fit inside the Su-57, avoiding external pylons that would increase radar visibility and drag. 🔸 The “fire-and-forget” capability allows the Su-57 to launch, change course and leave the threatened area while the missile independently completes the final stage of the interception. 🔸 RVV-SDM fills the middle layer of the Su-57’s air-combat arsenal between the short-range RVV-MD2 and long-range RVV-BD. The fighter can therefore carry different weapons for close combat, conventional beyond-visual-range engagements and attacks against high-value aircraft at much greater distances. Rosoboronexport is also offering the missile with the Su-57E and says it can be integrated onto other Russian-made fighters after modification. That gives foreign Su-57 operators access to the same combination of internal carriage, improved range and guidance built to operate through electronic warfare. For NATO pilots, switching on the jammer may no longer provide a clean escape route. The signal intended to protect the aircraft could instead help the Russian missile find it. Do you think NATO has an answer to the Su-57’s new missile?

NewRulesGeopolitics

57,197 次观看 • 1 个月前

🇺🇸🇷🇺 THAAD vs S-400: TWO VERY DIFFERENT AIR DEFENSE PHILOSOPHIES THAAD and Russia’s S-400 are often compared as if they perform the same mission. Technically, that is misleading. THAAD is primarily a dedicated ballistic missile defense system. Its interceptor uses hit to kill technology, meaning it destroys the incoming warhead through direct kinetic impact rather than relying on a conventional explosive warhead. It is designed to engage ballistic missiles during their terminal phase, including both inside and just outside the atmosphere. Its AN/TPY-2 X band radar provides high resolution tracking and target discrimination, allowing the system to distinguish the actual reentry vehicle from other objects and continuously update the interceptor with precise tracking data. S-400 follows a different philosophy. It is a multi role long range air defense architecture designed to engage aircraft, cruise missiles and selected ballistic missile threats using different interceptor missiles. Its strength is not simply the advertised maximum range, but the combination of multiple radars, command and control, mobile launchers and different missile types. This creates a major technical distinction: THAAD = specialized upper tier ballistic missile defense S-400 = broader long range integrated air defense THAAD's interceptor is optimized for the difficult terminal ballistic missile problem, where the target may be travelling at extremely high velocity and descending rapidly toward the defended area. S-400's architecture is optimized for flexibility, allowing commanders to select different interceptors depending on target type, altitude and engagement geometry. The real question therefore isn't "Which system has the longer range?" It is: Which system is better suited to the threat? Against ballistic missile warheads, THAAD's architecture is specifically optimized for the mission. Against a mixed package of aircraft, cruise missiles and other aerial targets, S-400 offers a much broader engagement envelope. And in a modern war, neither system is supposed to operate alone. The real advantage comes from layered defense, where long range sensors, command networks, THAAD, Patriot or other systems work together. Range is only one number. Radar architecture, target discrimination, interceptor kinematics, engagement altitude, reaction time, saturation capacity and network integration ultimately determine whether an air defense system survives a real missile raid.

🇺🇸🇷🇺 THAAD vs S-400: TWO VERY DIFFERENT AIR DEFENSE PHILOSOPHIES THAAD and Russia’s S-400 are often compared as if they perform the same mission. Technically, that is misleading. THAAD is primarily a dedicated ballistic missile defense system. Its interceptor uses hit to kill technology, meaning it destroys the incoming warhead through direct kinetic impact rather than relying on a conventional explosive warhead. It is designed to engage ballistic missiles during their terminal phase, including both inside and just outside the atmosphere. Its AN/TPY-2 X band radar provides high resolution tracking and target discrimination, allowing the system to distinguish the actual reentry vehicle from other objects and continuously update the interceptor with precise tracking data. S-400 follows a different philosophy. It is a multi role long range air defense architecture designed to engage aircraft, cruise missiles and selected ballistic missile threats using different interceptor missiles. Its strength is not simply the advertised maximum range, but the combination of multiple radars, command and control, mobile launchers and different missile types. This creates a major technical distinction: THAAD = specialized upper tier ballistic missile defense S-400 = broader long range integrated air defense THAAD's interceptor is optimized for the difficult terminal ballistic missile problem, where the target may be travelling at extremely high velocity and descending rapidly toward the defended area. S-400's architecture is optimized for flexibility, allowing commanders to select different interceptors depending on target type, altitude and engagement geometry. The real question therefore isn't "Which system has the longer range?" It is: Which system is better suited to the threat? Against ballistic missile warheads, THAAD's architecture is specifically optimized for the mission. Against a mixed package of aircraft, cruise missiles and other aerial targets, S-400 offers a much broader engagement envelope. And in a modern war, neither system is supposed to operate alone. The real advantage comes from layered defense, where long range sensors, command networks, THAAD, Patriot or other systems work together. Range is only one number. Radar architecture, target discrimination, interceptor kinematics, engagement altitude, reaction time, saturation capacity and network integration ultimately determine whether an air defense system survives a real missile raid.

Defense Intelligence

12,393 次观看 • 1 个月前

🚨🇷🇺 NATO’S WORST NIGHTMARE: RUSSIA’S SU-57 BECOMES MOTHERSHIP FOR STEALTH DRONES Russia is transforming its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter into an airborne mothership capable of launching an entire family of high-speed stealth drones. The new unmanned platforms will make their world debut alongside the export Su-57E at Egypt’s El Alamein International Airshow on September 8–10. 🔸 Rostec says the drones combine low observability, long range and high speed. Different airframes and wing configurations will allow the Su-57 to carry unmanned platforms tailored to a wide range of combat missions. 🔸 Instead of entering the most heavily defended airspace itself, the fighter could release drones ahead of the front line to search for targets, expose enemy radars, transmit targeting data, disrupt communications and launch attacks. 🔸 A United Aircraft Corporation patent has already revealed one possible component of this system: a jet-powered expendable drone with folding wings and tail surfaces designed for carriage inside a combat aircraft. 🔸 Once launched, the drone can independently navigate toward the target area, search for and recognize potential targets, transmit live imagery and attack either autonomously or under external control. 🔸 Internal carriage allows the Su-57 to preserve its stealth and aerodynamic performance until launch. The fighter can approach without radar-reflecting weapons under its wings before releasing smaller low-observable aircraft closer to enemy territory. 🔸 Russia has also developed the concept of launching several mini-drones from one Su-57 and controlling them as a group. Reconnaissance, electronic-warfare and strike drones could work together, forcing enemy air defenses to detect and track multiple threats arriving from different directions. The result is far more dangerous than simply adding another weapon to the Su-57. NATO air defenses would no longer face one manned fighter carrying a conventional missile load, but a distributed strike network capable of sending stealthy sensors, jammers and weapons forward while the pilot remains farther from danger. The Su-57 was built as a stealth fighter. Russia is now pushing it toward a sixth-generation role as an airborne command platform and mothership for unmanned combat aircraft. Could Su-57-launched stealth drones overwhelm NATO air defenses?

🚨🇷🇺 NATO’S WORST NIGHTMARE: RUSSIA’S SU-57 BECOMES MOTHERSHIP FOR STEALTH DRONES Russia is transforming its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter into an airborne mothership capable of launching an entire family of high-speed stealth drones. The new unmanned platforms will make their world debut alongside the export Su-57E at Egypt’s El Alamein International Airshow on September 8–10. 🔸 Rostec says the drones combine low observability, long range and high speed. Different airframes and wing configurations will allow the Su-57 to carry unmanned platforms tailored to a wide range of combat missions. 🔸 Instead of entering the most heavily defended airspace itself, the fighter could release drones ahead of the front line to search for targets, expose enemy radars, transmit targeting data, disrupt communications and launch attacks. 🔸 A United Aircraft Corporation patent has already revealed one possible component of this system: a jet-powered expendable drone with folding wings and tail surfaces designed for carriage inside a combat aircraft. 🔸 Once launched, the drone can independently navigate toward the target area, search for and recognize potential targets, transmit live imagery and attack either autonomously or under external control. 🔸 Internal carriage allows the Su-57 to preserve its stealth and aerodynamic performance until launch. The fighter can approach without radar-reflecting weapons under its wings before releasing smaller low-observable aircraft closer to enemy territory. 🔸 Russia has also developed the concept of launching several mini-drones from one Su-57 and controlling them as a group. Reconnaissance, electronic-warfare and strike drones could work together, forcing enemy air defenses to detect and track multiple threats arriving from different directions. The result is far more dangerous than simply adding another weapon to the Su-57. NATO air defenses would no longer face one manned fighter carrying a conventional missile load, but a distributed strike network capable of sending stealthy sensors, jammers and weapons forward while the pilot remains farther from danger. The Su-57 was built as a stealth fighter. Russia is now pushing it toward a sixth-generation role as an airborne command platform and mothership for unmanned combat aircraft. Could Su-57-launched stealth drones overwhelm NATO air defenses?

NewRulesGeopolitics

67,880 次观看 • 7 天前

25 YEARS AGO TODAY, the very first series of Celebrity Big Brother launched 👁️🔴 The series lasted just 8 days, and was supposed to be a one-off Comic Relief special, but it ended up going on to have a monumental impact on reality TV. There have now been 24 series of CBB, and it is the only British TV show in history to air on every main channel: BBC One, Channel 4, Channel 5, and now ITV. It returns for a 25th series next year, on ITV. The first series was won by comedian Jack Dee, but the most memorable moment however, was when Vanessa Feltz had a meltdown on the dining table. She had only been locked away for.. 3 days. While series 1 was the most watched ever, with an average of 5.2 million viewers, it went on to have a bigger global impact over the years. Series 4 had the first ever ‘civilian’ contestant take part, Chantelle, who went on to win the show. Series 5 had the infamous race-row, which made global news and had an impact on political relations between the UK and India. Series 11 was won by Rylan, who went on to host the side show for 5 years, and he then became a regular TV presenter on Strictly and Eurovision. Series 13 was extended mid-series and went on to reach 3.7 million viewers. Series 17 became viral with Tiffany Pollard vs. Gemma Collins, which later went on to spawn a Zara Larsson song a decade later. Also… RIP David. Series 22 saw it cancelled for the 3rd time, but not without making international news once again, thanks to Roxanne Pallet. Series 23 relaunched on ITV, and featured Ex-Factor judges Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne. Then… the most recent series went viral once more, thanks to a blossoming relationship between former Love Islander Chris Hughes and at-the-time lesbian, JoJo Siwa. And let’s not forget one of the best things Celebrity Big Brother ever gave us — Kim Woodburn. RIP Queen of clean!

25 YEARS AGO TODAY, the very first series of Celebrity Big Brother launched 👁️🔴 The series lasted just 8 days, and was supposed to be a one-off Comic Relief special, but it ended up going on to have a monumental impact on reality TV. There have now been 24 series of CBB, and it is the only British TV show in history to air on every main channel: BBC One, Channel 4, Channel 5, and now ITV. It returns for a 25th series next year, on ITV. The first series was won by comedian Jack Dee, but the most memorable moment however, was when Vanessa Feltz had a meltdown on the dining table. She had only been locked away for.. 3 days. While series 1 was the most watched ever, with an average of 5.2 million viewers, it went on to have a bigger global impact over the years. Series 4 had the first ever ‘civilian’ contestant take part, Chantelle, who went on to win the show. Series 5 had the infamous race-row, which made global news and had an impact on political relations between the UK and India. Series 11 was won by Rylan, who went on to host the side show for 5 years, and he then became a regular TV presenter on Strictly and Eurovision. Series 13 was extended mid-series and went on to reach 3.7 million viewers. Series 17 became viral with Tiffany Pollard vs. Gemma Collins, which later went on to spawn a Zara Larsson song a decade later. Also… RIP David. Series 22 saw it cancelled for the 3rd time, but not without making international news once again, thanks to Roxanne Pallet. Series 23 relaunched on ITV, and featured Ex-Factor judges Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne. Then… the most recent series went viral once more, thanks to a blossoming relationship between former Love Islander Chris Hughes and at-the-time lesbian, JoJo Siwa. And let’s not forget one of the best things Celebrity Big Brother ever gave us — Kim Woodburn. RIP Queen of clean!

sᴜᴘᴇʀ ᴛᴠ

82,228 次观看 • 6 个月前

🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷Iran would be nightmare for US Air forces, here's why Any aggression against Iran would not be a picnic for the US. Other military campaigns in the region make that abundantly clear. Consider, for example, the conflict with the Houthis. In March 2025, two US F-16 Wild Weasel pilots narrowly avoided death. While flying over Yemen, they were ambushed by Houthi forces who had seemingly cracked the code on hunting America’s elite anti-radar aircraft. The F-16s were equipped with HTS targeting pods, and the pilots successfully fired AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missiles before beginning their egress. But the Houthis had adapted. They waited until the American jets were withdrawing, when they're most vulnerable, committed to course and low on fuel, before powering up their radars and launching. For 15 minutes, six surface-to-air missiles targeted them. The pilots received launch warnings just 15–20 seconds before impact, barely enough time to react. Lt. Col. Bill Parks had to bank directly toward an incoming missile. It passed so close under his wing he could hear it streak by. Maj. Michael Blea watched another rocket fly within meters of his cockpit. The pilots threw their jets into brutal evasive maneuvers, burning precious fuel while still over hostile territory. Survival came down to a daring tanker crew that pushed into the danger zone for a mid-air refueling, giving the fighters just enough gas to escape. The Houthis almost nailed America’s most seasoned electronic warfare experts. Iran’s air defenses are exponentially denser, more layered, and more sophisticated. If Tehran decides to fight a real battle, activating its full network with coordinated tactics and minimal launch delays, Iranian territory will become a kill zone for US and allied air forces. If the US struggled so much against the Houthis, do you think the “best army in the world” could really fight Iran without paying a very high price?

🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷Iran would be nightmare for US Air forces, here's why Any aggression against Iran would not be a picnic for the US. Other military campaigns in the region make that abundantly clear. Consider, for example, the conflict with the Houthis. In March 2025, two US F-16 Wild Weasel pilots narrowly avoided death. While flying over Yemen, they were ambushed by Houthi forces who had seemingly cracked the code on hunting America’s elite anti-radar aircraft. The F-16s were equipped with HTS targeting pods, and the pilots successfully fired AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missiles before beginning their egress. But the Houthis had adapted. They waited until the American jets were withdrawing, when they're most vulnerable, committed to course and low on fuel, before powering up their radars and launching. For 15 minutes, six surface-to-air missiles targeted them. The pilots received launch warnings just 15–20 seconds before impact, barely enough time to react. Lt. Col. Bill Parks had to bank directly toward an incoming missile. It passed so close under his wing he could hear it streak by. Maj. Michael Blea watched another rocket fly within meters of his cockpit. The pilots threw their jets into brutal evasive maneuvers, burning precious fuel while still over hostile territory. Survival came down to a daring tanker crew that pushed into the danger zone for a mid-air refueling, giving the fighters just enough gas to escape. The Houthis almost nailed America’s most seasoned electronic warfare experts. Iran’s air defenses are exponentially denser, more layered, and more sophisticated. If Tehran decides to fight a real battle, activating its full network with coordinated tactics and minimal launch delays, Iranian territory will become a kill zone for US and allied air forces. If the US struggled so much against the Houthis, do you think the “best army in the world” could really fight Iran without paying a very high price?

NewRulesGeopolitics

88,909 次观看 • 6 个月前

🚨 Something unusual just landed in the UK. An Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo jet has arrived at RAF Fairford, reportedly delivering large quantities of bombs and munitions to support B‑1B Lancer operations. At first glance it looks strange. Why would bombs arrive on a civilian cargo aircraft instead of military transports like the C‑5 Galaxy or C‑17 Globemaster III? There are a few simple reasons. First is cost and efficiency. Military transport aircraft are expensive to operate and are often reserved for combat deployments and urgent missions. Using commercial cargo aircraft under the Civil Reserve Air Fleet allows the US military to move supplies while preserving its own fleet. Second is capacity. A 747 freighter can carry roughly 120 to 140 tons of cargo, allowing large shipments of bombs, JDAM kits, and support equipment to arrive in a single flight. Third is scale. With multiple B-1B bombers currently deployed at RAF Fairford, the number of logistics flights required is very high. Commercial operators like Atlas Air help handle that surge. And this is not new. The United States has used civilian 747 cargo aircraft for military logistics for years, including during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Recent flight tracking in March 2026 shows several Atlas Air 747 flights arriving at RAF Fairford, with reports of bomb loading activity on the base. Video Credits : RG Aviation

🚨 Something unusual just landed in the UK. An Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo jet has arrived at RAF Fairford, reportedly delivering large quantities of bombs and munitions to support B‑1B Lancer operations. At first glance it looks strange. Why would bombs arrive on a civilian cargo aircraft instead of military transports like the C‑5 Galaxy or C‑17 Globemaster III? There are a few simple reasons. First is cost and efficiency. Military transport aircraft are expensive to operate and are often reserved for combat deployments and urgent missions. Using commercial cargo aircraft under the Civil Reserve Air Fleet allows the US military to move supplies while preserving its own fleet. Second is capacity. A 747 freighter can carry roughly 120 to 140 tons of cargo, allowing large shipments of bombs, JDAM kits, and support equipment to arrive in a single flight. Third is scale. With multiple B-1B bombers currently deployed at RAF Fairford, the number of logistics flights required is very high. Commercial operators like Atlas Air help handle that surge. And this is not new. The United States has used civilian 747 cargo aircraft for military logistics for years, including during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Recent flight tracking in March 2026 shows several Atlas Air 747 flights arriving at RAF Fairford, with reports of bomb loading activity on the base. Video Credits : RG Aviation

Defense Intelligence

199,890 次观看 • 6 个月前

Romania’s Defense Ministry stated that it did not shoot down the Russian drone due to a lack of time and legal restrictions. According to the ministry, engaging an aerial target requires time for detection, identification, and the decision-making process. In this particular case, there were only about four minutes available, which was insufficient. Now Russians know exactly how much time they have to carry out a strike - no less than four minutes. And possibly even more. By the way, today I once again recalled November 24, 2015, when a Russian Su-24M was shot down by a Turkish Air Force fighter jet. According to the Russian version, the aircraft spent six seconds in Turkish airspace. According to the Turkish version, it was 17.5 seconds. This came after Turkey announced in 2012 that it would shoot down anything violating its airspace or approaching its border without responding to warnings. At the time, Ankara fully understood that Russian aircraft had no intention of attacking anything on Turkish territory. In other words, Turkey knew there was no direct threat; it was simply another example of the Kremlin’s pressure tactics and loutishness. Today, NATO countries are facing a genuine hybrid war, and the threat is very real. Therefore, this is ultimately a matter of political decision-making. NATO and Romania have the technical capability to shoot down Russian drones and missiles. A policy of appeasement and avoiding symmetrical responses until the last possible moment will inevitably encourage Moscow to launch new, even more brazen attacks. NATO or a coalition of resolute Alliance states should issue a clear ultimatum: any further violation of Allied airspace must trigger an immediate strike on launch sites, air-defense positions, and missile carriers, without prior warning. In parallel with this, the only appropriate Western response should be a substantial increase in military assistance to Ukraine and the maximum possible strengthening of Ukraine’s air-defense capabilities.

Romania’s Defense Ministry stated that it did not shoot down the Russian drone due to a lack of time and legal restrictions. According to the ministry, engaging an aerial target requires time for detection, identification, and the decision-making process. In this particular case, there were only about four minutes available, which was insufficient. Now Russians know exactly how much time they have to carry out a strike - no less than four minutes. And possibly even more. By the way, today I once again recalled November 24, 2015, when a Russian Su-24M was shot down by a Turkish Air Force fighter jet. According to the Russian version, the aircraft spent six seconds in Turkish airspace. According to the Turkish version, it was 17.5 seconds. This came after Turkey announced in 2012 that it would shoot down anything violating its airspace or approaching its border without responding to warnings. At the time, Ankara fully understood that Russian aircraft had no intention of attacking anything on Turkish territory. In other words, Turkey knew there was no direct threat; it was simply another example of the Kremlin’s pressure tactics and loutishness. Today, NATO countries are facing a genuine hybrid war, and the threat is very real. Therefore, this is ultimately a matter of political decision-making. NATO and Romania have the technical capability to shoot down Russian drones and missiles. A policy of appeasement and avoiding symmetrical responses until the last possible moment will inevitably encourage Moscow to launch new, even more brazen attacks. NATO or a coalition of resolute Alliance states should issue a clear ultimatum: any further violation of Allied airspace must trigger an immediate strike on launch sites, air-defense positions, and missile carriers, without prior warning. In parallel with this, the only appropriate Western response should be a substantial increase in military assistance to Ukraine and the maximum possible strengthening of Ukraine’s air-defense capabilities.

Anton Gerashchenko

40,136 次观看 • 3 个月前

🇸🇪 SWEDEN’S GLOBAL EYE IS QUIETLY CHANGING THE RULES OF AIRBORNE WARFARE Sweden, a country long associated with precision engineering and understated military design, is now drawing global attention for an aircraft that is rewriting what modern airborne surveillance looks like. At the center of this shift is the Saab GlobalEye, developed by Saab. On the surface, it appears to be just another sleek business jet. In reality, it is one of the most capable multi domain intelligence platforms currently in service. Unlike traditional AWACS aircraft, which rely on size, heavy radar signatures, and constant support, GlobalEye takes a different approach. It blends range, endurance, and precision into a far more efficient and survivable system. Its Erieye ER radar can detect aerial threats at ranges exceeding 450 kilometers, including low flying targets and difficult to track profiles. Beyond the air domain, it extends its reach across sea and land, tracking vessels, monitoring coastlines, and even identifying ground movements in real time. This multi layered awareness allows it to act not just as an early warning system, but as a central node in modern network centric warfare. Endurance is another key advantage. With missions lasting over 11 hours, GlobalEye can maintain persistent surveillance over vast areas without the logistical footprint typically required by larger AWACS fleets. What Sweden has achieved here is not just another surveillance aircraft. It is a smarter concept of control, one that prioritizes efficiency, flexibility, and precision over brute force. In an era where detection and decision speed define the battlefield, GlobalEye reflects a clear philosophy. You do not need to be the biggest to dominate the sky.

🇸🇪 SWEDEN’S GLOBAL EYE IS QUIETLY CHANGING THE RULES OF AIRBORNE WARFARE Sweden, a country long associated with precision engineering and understated military design, is now drawing global attention for an aircraft that is rewriting what modern airborne surveillance looks like. At the center of this shift is the Saab GlobalEye, developed by Saab. On the surface, it appears to be just another sleek business jet. In reality, it is one of the most capable multi domain intelligence platforms currently in service. Unlike traditional AWACS aircraft, which rely on size, heavy radar signatures, and constant support, GlobalEye takes a different approach. It blends range, endurance, and precision into a far more efficient and survivable system. Its Erieye ER radar can detect aerial threats at ranges exceeding 450 kilometers, including low flying targets and difficult to track profiles. Beyond the air domain, it extends its reach across sea and land, tracking vessels, monitoring coastlines, and even identifying ground movements in real time. This multi layered awareness allows it to act not just as an early warning system, but as a central node in modern network centric warfare. Endurance is another key advantage. With missions lasting over 11 hours, GlobalEye can maintain persistent surveillance over vast areas without the logistical footprint typically required by larger AWACS fleets. What Sweden has achieved here is not just another surveillance aircraft. It is a smarter concept of control, one that prioritizes efficiency, flexibility, and precision over brute force. In an era where detection and decision speed define the battlefield, GlobalEye reflects a clear philosophy. You do not need to be the biggest to dominate the sky.

Defence Index

64,815 次观看 • 4 个月前

In 1948, 76 beavers were dropped from an airplane with parachutes. All but one survived. It started because beavers were causing problems in a small town in the mountains of the northwestern United States. The wildlife department wanted to move them to a remote basin deeper in the wilderness, but transporting them overland by mule wasn’t working. The beavers got aggressive in the heat. The mules panicked at the smell. Too many animals were lost on the way. An employee named Elmo Heter came up with something else. Surplus parachutes from the war. Wooden boxes designed to snap open on impact. Drop them from a plane. They tested it on one old male beaver they named Geronimo. He was dropped over and over on a flying field. Heter wrote that after a while, Geronimo just gave up and would crawl back into his box on his own, ready to go up again. On 14 August 1948, a twin-engine plane took off with eight crates. Over the following days, 76 beavers were parachuted into a remote mountain basin. Geronimo got the first flight. Three young females went with him. The only beaver that didn’t make it had chewed its way out of the box mid-air. When officials checked a year later, every beaver had built a dam, stored food, and started a colony. The original footage was lost for decades until an archivist found it misclassified in the state archives in 2014.

In 1948, 76 beavers were dropped from an airplane with parachutes. All but one survived. It started because beavers were causing problems in a small town in the mountains of the northwestern United States. The wildlife department wanted to move them to a remote basin deeper in the wilderness, but transporting them overland by mule wasn’t working. The beavers got aggressive in the heat. The mules panicked at the smell. Too many animals were lost on the way. An employee named Elmo Heter came up with something else. Surplus parachutes from the war. Wooden boxes designed to snap open on impact. Drop them from a plane. They tested it on one old male beaver they named Geronimo. He was dropped over and over on a flying field. Heter wrote that after a while, Geronimo just gave up and would crawl back into his box on his own, ready to go up again. On 14 August 1948, a twin-engine plane took off with eight crates. Over the following days, 76 beavers were parachuted into a remote mountain basin. Geronimo got the first flight. Three young females went with him. The only beaver that didn’t make it had chewed its way out of the box mid-air. When officials checked a year later, every beaver had built a dam, stored food, and started a colony. The original footage was lost for decades until an archivist found it misclassified in the state archives in 2014.

Lemma the Optimist

847,721 次观看 • 5 个月前