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In this 60 Second Update: ✈️ Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft completes its maiden UK test flight. 🐕 The battle for 'Top Dog' in the Provost Marshal (RAF)/Cdr ASF Military Working Dogs Trials. 👑 Her Majesty The Queen visits RAF Leeming to visit personnel & their families.

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The first 'Made in India' Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has conducted its first test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara 🇮🇳, marking a milestone for Indian aviation and defence. This maiden test flight is a crucial step in the aircraft's post production testing process. As the first of 40 aircraft to be built in India, the test flight advances the programme's objective of delivering the first 'Made in India' C295 aircraft this year to the Indian Air Force. A game changer in the Government of India's 'Make in India' vision, the C295 India programme is the first instance of a military aircraft being manufactured in India by the private sector. The programme's progress reflects the steady and dedicated work of Airbus, Tata Advanced Systems Limited and the several Indian MSMEs, which are manufacturing parts for the aircraft across India. We thank the Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence and Government of India, for their unwavering trust in us. We are building the future of Indian aerospace. #Airbus #TASL #C295 #MakeInIndia #AatmanirbharBharat

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🚨 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

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Breaking News🇬🇧⚡️: "We had two ballistic missiles fired in the DIRECTION of Cyprus, but we're pretty sure they weren't targeted at RAF Akrotiri". UK Defense Minister defends Iranian Islamic terror attack on British RAF Base in Cyprus - FFS ! Here is the UK Defense Minister John Healy inextricably claiming that an Iranian attack on RAF Akrotiri, where one of the missiles struck the runway, was a fucking MISTAKE. The Starmer Regime and UK Whitehall machine have truly reached a new low where they are defending a direct attack on British military personnel. Imagine if a Reform UK MP claimed at a Russian missile hitting a British base was a "MISTAKE"? Starmer would be calling for the MP to be arrested and a nuclear attack on Russia with NATO following suit. President Trump has most likely cut all ties with Starmer. Even Canada, France and Australia understand that their Ukrainian resources grab will only happen with American support. Starmer and his Cabinet Office lawyers have taken the UK and it's people into 'No Man's Land'. Our allies are looking at a 'Failed State', unable to function in the interests of its people, favouring Islamic terrorists for votes and Chinese crumbs for money, when it's not bankrupting the economy through net-zero BS, increasing the size of the state, pissing billions on illegals or quantitative easing. This horde of communist traitors spend all of their time looking the other way whilst working alongside Islamic terror threats. Whether it be Pakistani Muslim Grooming gangs, illegal invaders, Rachel Reeves cosying up to terrorist supporter Arshad Khatana, or now refusing to take offensive military measures, Starmer and his Cabinet puppet masters must be held to account for TREASON.

Breaking News🇬🇧⚡️: "We had two ballistic missiles fired in the DIRECTION of Cyprus, but we're pretty sure they weren't targeted at RAF Akrotiri". UK Defense Minister defends Iranian Islamic terror attack on British RAF Base in Cyprus - FFS ! Here is the UK Defense Minister John Healy inextricably claiming that an Iranian attack on RAF Akrotiri, where one of the missiles struck the runway, was a fucking MISTAKE. The Starmer Regime and UK Whitehall machine have truly reached a new low where they are defending a direct attack on British military personnel. Imagine if a Reform UK MP claimed at a Russian missile hitting a British base was a "MISTAKE"? Starmer would be calling for the MP to be arrested and a nuclear attack on Russia with NATO following suit. President Trump has most likely cut all ties with Starmer. Even Canada, France and Australia understand that their Ukrainian resources grab will only happen with American support. Starmer and his Cabinet Office lawyers have taken the UK and it's people into 'No Man's Land'. Our allies are looking at a 'Failed State', unable to function in the interests of its people, favouring Islamic terrorists for votes and Chinese crumbs for money, when it's not bankrupting the economy through net-zero BS, increasing the size of the state, pissing billions on illegals or quantitative easing. This horde of communist traitors spend all of their time looking the other way whilst working alongside Islamic terror threats. Whether it be Pakistani Muslim Grooming gangs, illegal invaders, Rachel Reeves cosying up to terrorist supporter Arshad Khatana, or now refusing to take offensive military measures, Starmer and his Cabinet puppet masters must be held to account for TREASON.

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The John Healy Files🇬🇧🔍: "We had two ballistic missiles fired in the DIRECTION of Cyprus, but we're pretty sure they weren't targeted at RAF Akrotiri". The REAL reason Healy resigned was, he knew Starmer was toast. Burnham and his underlings ensured the coup was in. Hapless Healy wanted the next biggest job after PM and did a deal with Andy to become his Chancellor. I am sick to death of hearing how John Healy the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer is a 'safe pair of hands' or 'not as bad as Rachel Reeves, utter bollocks - a tin of SPAM would do a better job of managing the UK economy than Rachel The 3rd. When acting as the Defense Minister defending an Iranian Islamic terror attack on British RAF Base in Cyprus - FFS ! Here is the UK Defense Minister John Healy inextricably claiming that an Iranian attack on RAF Akrotiri, where one of the missiles struck the runway, was a fucking MISTAKE. The Starmer Regime and UK Whitehall machine have truly reached a new low where they are defending a direct attack on British military personnel. Imagine if a Reform UK MP claimed at a Russian missile hitting a British base was a "MISTAKE"? Starmer would be calling for the MP to be arrested and a nuclear attack on Russia with NATO following suit. President Trump has most likely cut all ties with Starmer. Even Canada, France and Australia understand that their Ukrainian resources grab will only happen with American support. Starmer and his Cabinet Office lawyers have taken the UK and it's people into 'No Man's Land'. Our allies are looking at a 'Failed State', unable to function in the interests of its people, favouring Islamic terrorists for votes and Chinese crumbs for money, when it's not bankrupting the economy through net-zero BS, increasing the size of the state, pissing billions on illegals or quantitative easing. This horde of communist traitors spend all of their time looking the other way whilst working alongside Islamic terror threats.

The John Healy Files🇬🇧🔍: "We had two ballistic missiles fired in the DIRECTION of Cyprus, but we're pretty sure they weren't targeted at RAF Akrotiri". The REAL reason Healy resigned was, he knew Starmer was toast. Burnham and his underlings ensured the coup was in. Hapless Healy wanted the next biggest job after PM and did a deal with Andy to become his Chancellor. I am sick to death of hearing how John Healy the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer is a 'safe pair of hands' or 'not as bad as Rachel Reeves, utter bollocks - a tin of SPAM would do a better job of managing the UK economy than Rachel The 3rd. When acting as the Defense Minister defending an Iranian Islamic terror attack on British RAF Base in Cyprus - FFS ! Here is the UK Defense Minister John Healy inextricably claiming that an Iranian attack on RAF Akrotiri, where one of the missiles struck the runway, was a fucking MISTAKE. The Starmer Regime and UK Whitehall machine have truly reached a new low where they are defending a direct attack on British military personnel. Imagine if a Reform UK MP claimed at a Russian missile hitting a British base was a "MISTAKE"? Starmer would be calling for the MP to be arrested and a nuclear attack on Russia with NATO following suit. President Trump has most likely cut all ties with Starmer. Even Canada, France and Australia understand that their Ukrainian resources grab will only happen with American support. Starmer and his Cabinet Office lawyers have taken the UK and it's people into 'No Man's Land'. Our allies are looking at a 'Failed State', unable to function in the interests of its people, favouring Islamic terrorists for votes and Chinese crumbs for money, when it's not bankrupting the economy through net-zero BS, increasing the size of the state, pissing billions on illegals or quantitative easing. This horde of communist traitors spend all of their time looking the other way whilst working alongside Islamic terror threats.

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HARRY POTTER ACTOR ON PALESTINE ACTION British actor Alfred Enoch, who starred in the Harry Potter franchise and How to Get Away with M*rder, spoke with Sovereign Media on 26 November 2025, outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, England. Hundreds gathered in support of Palestine Action, a UK-based organisation that was proscribed as a t*rrorist organisation on 5 June 2025, a move described by Alfred Enoch as “one of many repressive measures this government has taken to suppress the Palestine solidarity movement.” Originating in the United Kingdom, Palestine Action is responsible for targeting Israel’s arms industry across the globe, predominantly focusing on Elbit Systems, an Israeli private arms company that markets its weaponry as battlefield tested, as such items have already proven to be effective against the Palestinian people. The group was banned after claiming responsibility for targeting RAF Brize Norton, breaking into the airbase and causing over £7 million worth of damage, specifically by spray-painting two RAF Voyager planes. “At least one of the Voyager aircraft targeted by Palestine Action, moreover, had been involved in military operations in support of Israel. ZZ338 was used to facilitate airstrikes on Yemen in February 2024, which were conducted in no small part to shield Israel from the consequences of its g*nocide in Gaza”, according to DeclassifiedUK. Multiple arrests occurred, predominantly of those aged 60+, as they sat peacefully outside the Royal Courts of Justice, for holding a placard that reads “I oppose g*nocide. I support Palestine Action” as the courts were carrying out a judicial review of the government’s decision to proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation. Many political commentators have expressed outrage that the United Kingdom, which prides itself as a beacon of free speech, to the extent that it's willing to invade Afghanistan and later Iraq in the name of democracy, is arresting protesters, predominantly the elderly, for exercising their democratic right to form an assembly and protest. VoxUmmah Venezuelanalysis Qiao Collective Progressive International Kawsachun News Orinoco Tribune @blkagendareport

HARRY POTTER ACTOR ON PALESTINE ACTION British actor Alfred Enoch, who starred in the Harry Potter franchise and How to Get Away with Mrder, spoke with Sovereign Media on 26 November 2025, outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, England. Hundreds gathered in support of Palestine Action, a UK-based organisation that was proscribed as a trrorist organisation on 5 June 2025, a move described by Alfred Enoch as “one of many repressive measures this government has taken to suppress the Palestine solidarity movement.” Originating in the United Kingdom, Palestine Action is responsible for targeting Israel’s arms industry across the globe, predominantly focusing on Elbit Systems, an Israeli private arms company that markets its weaponry as battlefield tested, as such items have already proven to be effective against the Palestinian people. The group was banned after claiming responsibility for targeting RAF Brize Norton, breaking into the airbase and causing over £7 million worth of damage, specifically by spray-painting two RAF Voyager planes. “At least one of the Voyager aircraft targeted by Palestine Action, moreover, had been involved in military operations in support of Israel. ZZ338 was used to facilitate airstrikes on Yemen in February 2024, which were conducted in no small part to shield Israel from the consequences of its gnocide in Gaza”, according to DeclassifiedUK. Multiple arrests occurred, predominantly of those aged 60+, as they sat peacefully outside the Royal Courts of Justice, for holding a placard that reads “I oppose gnocide. I support Palestine Action” as the courts were carrying out a judicial review of the government’s decision to proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation. Many political commentators have expressed outrage that the United Kingdom, which prides itself as a beacon of free speech, to the extent that it's willing to invade Afghanistan and later Iraq in the name of democracy, is arresting protesters, predominantly the elderly, for exercising their democratic right to form an assembly and protest. VoxUmmah Venezuelanalysis Qiao Collective Progressive International Kawsachun News Orinoco Tribune @blkagendareport

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Why are Russians so desperate to Sell their 5th Gen Su-57-E Felon to India even with Full ToT ? > Till 2011-2012 even the Rafale wasn’t finding its Customers, its Rival Eurofighter Typhoon was Single handedly dominating the European Military Aviation Market be it UK, Germany, Italy and Spain Countries that heavily invested in the Aircraft Austria, Kuwait, Oman , Qatar and Saudi Arabia procured the Eurofighter Typhoon that certainly made Eurofighter Typhoon Order book more lengthy. > In 2012 IAF (Indian Air Force) Selected the Rafale for MMRCA (Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft) which was Supposed to be a replacement for Obsolete Jaguar and Mirage-2000 Fleet of the IAF. The Selection process involved Intensive Flight Testing that were carried out by the Experimental Test Pilots (Fighter Pilots Having Experimental Test Pilot Qualification) of the Indian Air Force in Varied Terrain and with different Configurations. Thereafter it was Selected for MMRCA. But due to Financial and Budgetary Constraints cited by then Defence Minister AK Anthony the deal wad never signed. Notwithstanding, once the Indian Air Force had selected the Rafale the News was enough to Attract new Customers for Rafale, soon Rafale found its customers First Egypt and later Qatar Signed the deal. The World is Aware of the Flight Testing Capabilities and the Training and Experience of the Experimental Test Pilots (Fighter Pilots having Experimental Test Pilot Qualification) of the Indian Air Force. > When Modi Government signed the Deal for 36 Rafale as interim measure in 2016 thereafter Greece, UAE, Indonesia, Croatia, Serbia placed orders for Rafale. Today Rafale has huge Order book. The Russians are Aware of this Fact, that If IAF Selects the Su-57 the American Monopoly over the 5th Gen Fighter will be broken. Many Countries that want to purchase the 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft are looking towards America despite U.S not offering them a Better package for the Deal and to some they aren’t even offering the 5th Gen and at the same time these Countries are Sceptical about the Russian Su-57. If Indian Air Force Starts operating the Su-57 it will Ignite Sense of Confidence Among other Countries to buy these SU-57 Jets. > On a Contrary, the Chinese 5th Gen Fighters like J-20 and J-35 might soon find its Customers given the Cheap price at which the Chinese are Offering these 5th Gen Fighters compared to the American F-35 and the Russian SU-57. If Chinese get Customers for its 5th Gen Fighters be it J-20 and J-35 soon Russians will lose their Position as their Credibility will be hit and it is going to cause a Devastating effect for the Russian Military Aviation Industry as in future their 6th Gen Fighter Jet Program will be affected very badly.

Why are Russians so desperate to Sell their 5th Gen Su-57-E Felon to India even with Full ToT ? > Till 2011-2012 even the Rafale wasn’t finding its Customers, its Rival Eurofighter Typhoon was Single handedly dominating the European Military Aviation Market be it UK, Germany, Italy and Spain Countries that heavily invested in the Aircraft Austria, Kuwait, Oman , Qatar and Saudi Arabia procured the Eurofighter Typhoon that certainly made Eurofighter Typhoon Order book more lengthy. > In 2012 IAF (Indian Air Force) Selected the Rafale for MMRCA (Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft) which was Supposed to be a replacement for Obsolete Jaguar and Mirage-2000 Fleet of the IAF. The Selection process involved Intensive Flight Testing that were carried out by the Experimental Test Pilots (Fighter Pilots Having Experimental Test Pilot Qualification) of the Indian Air Force in Varied Terrain and with different Configurations. Thereafter it was Selected for MMRCA. But due to Financial and Budgetary Constraints cited by then Defence Minister AK Anthony the deal wad never signed. Notwithstanding, once the Indian Air Force had selected the Rafale the News was enough to Attract new Customers for Rafale, soon Rafale found its customers First Egypt and later Qatar Signed the deal. The World is Aware of the Flight Testing Capabilities and the Training and Experience of the Experimental Test Pilots (Fighter Pilots having Experimental Test Pilot Qualification) of the Indian Air Force. > When Modi Government signed the Deal for 36 Rafale as interim measure in 2016 thereafter Greece, UAE, Indonesia, Croatia, Serbia placed orders for Rafale. Today Rafale has huge Order book. The Russians are Aware of this Fact, that If IAF Selects the Su-57 the American Monopoly over the 5th Gen Fighter will be broken. Many Countries that want to purchase the 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft are looking towards America despite U.S not offering them a Better package for the Deal and to some they aren’t even offering the 5th Gen and at the same time these Countries are Sceptical about the Russian Su-57. If Indian Air Force Starts operating the Su-57 it will Ignite Sense of Confidence Among other Countries to buy these SU-57 Jets. > On a Contrary, the Chinese 5th Gen Fighters like J-20 and J-35 might soon find its Customers given the Cheap price at which the Chinese are Offering these 5th Gen Fighters compared to the American F-35 and the Russian SU-57. If Chinese get Customers for its 5th Gen Fighters be it J-20 and J-35 soon Russians will lose their Position as their Credibility will be hit and it is going to cause a Devastating effect for the Russian Military Aviation Industry as in future their 6th Gen Fighter Jet Program will be affected very badly.

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233,353 views • 8 months ago

🇺🇸 Eighty years later, America is still bringing her heroes home. Deep beneath the waters of Subic Bay, U.S. Navy divers are on a sacred mission — carefully excavating the wreck of the Japanese “hell ship” Oryoku Maru. In December 1944, over 1,600 Allied POWs — many survivors of the brutal Bataan Death March — were crammed into its holds when American aircraft sank the ship. More than 250 American heroes remain entombed there after eight decades in the dark. Now, our warriors are diving into treacherous depths, low visibility, and tangled steel to recover their remains and finally bring them home to their families. This is one of the most complex underwater recovery operations in U.S. military history, led by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) from the USNS Salvor. These divers aren’t just retrieving artifacts — they’re restoring dignity, delivering closure, and proving that no American who falls in service is ever truly lost. In the face of time, tide, and danger, America refuses to forget. This is what patriotism looks like: a nation that never stops fighting for its own. From the Greatest Generation to today’s heroes, the U.S. military embodies “Leave No One Behind” — not just in battle, but for eternity. I’m proud to be American 🇺🇸 Our fallen deserve to rest on American soil. Never forget. 🙏🇺🇸♥️

🇺🇸 Eighty years later, America is still bringing her heroes home. Deep beneath the waters of Subic Bay, U.S. Navy divers are on a sacred mission — carefully excavating the wreck of the Japanese “hell ship” Oryoku Maru. In December 1944, over 1,600 Allied POWs — many survivors of the brutal Bataan Death March — were crammed into its holds when American aircraft sank the ship. More than 250 American heroes remain entombed there after eight decades in the dark. Now, our warriors are diving into treacherous depths, low visibility, and tangled steel to recover their remains and finally bring them home to their families. This is one of the most complex underwater recovery operations in U.S. military history, led by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) from the USNS Salvor. These divers aren’t just retrieving artifacts — they’re restoring dignity, delivering closure, and proving that no American who falls in service is ever truly lost. In the face of time, tide, and danger, America refuses to forget. This is what patriotism looks like: a nation that never stops fighting for its own. From the Greatest Generation to today’s heroes, the U.S. military embodies “Leave No One Behind” — not just in battle, but for eternity. I’m proud to be American 🇺🇸 Our fallen deserve to rest on American soil. Never forget. 🙏🇺🇸♥️

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134,204 views • 3 months ago

First fire! 🔥 We have successfully kicked off the hot fire campaign for our first stage at SaxaVord Spaceport UK. We hot-fired a total of four Helix engines, igniting one by one at four second intervals. All engines ran simultaneously for 8 seconds with a total hot-fire duration of 20 seconds. The test ran flawlessly through start-up, steady-state and shutdown. With this hot fire, we were able to demonstrate that we can nominally operate and control our first stage and all its systems, as well as a cluster of Helix engines. RFA and our incredible team are marching steadfastly on towards our first test flight, not only in Scotland but also in Augsburg, Portugal and Sweden. Special thanks to our partners at SaxaVord Spaceport UK for their support at all levels.

First fire! 🔥 We have successfully kicked off the hot fire campaign for our first stage at SaxaVord Spaceport UK. We hot-fired a total of four Helix engines, igniting one by one at four second intervals. All engines ran simultaneously for 8 seconds with a total hot-fire duration of 20 seconds. The test ran flawlessly through start-up, steady-state and shutdown. With this hot fire, we were able to demonstrate that we can nominally operate and control our first stage and all its systems, as well as a cluster of Helix engines. RFA and our incredible team are marching steadfastly on towards our first test flight, not only in Scotland but also in Augsburg, Portugal and Sweden. Special thanks to our partners at SaxaVord Spaceport UK for their support at all levels.

Rocket Factory Augsburg

406,484 views • 2 years ago

🚨🇷🇺 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 views • 15 days ago

Some Big Numbers To Get Excited About Regular readers will know I often write of frustration at not moving fast enough. This mission I am on is really hard and sometimes it can seem impossibly big when I am down in the weeds dealing with dog issues on a daily basis. I have to say though that writing this tonight and looking through some numbers I feel for the first time that I am starting to make some large scale progress… A Second Island 🌴🥥 I live and help the dogs on the island of Koh Samui. There is an island of equal size called Koh Phangan just across the water. You probably have heard of it as the home of the world famous Full Moon Party. They have a similar problem with street dogs. Since the the 1st May I have starting funding a wonderful foundation called PACS to sterilise dogs there. They are starting with 50 this month. This is going to stop 1000s of future puppies. A big step. 90,000 Meals Served in 2023 So Far 🥘👨‍🍳 The cooking never stops. The dogs are all starting to benefit from a consistent and healthy meal per day. All the food is prepared in a central kitchen and handed out to volunteers to feed their dogs. With 5000 meals served per week around the island it blows my mind that soon we will serve the 100,000th wholesome plate of food in 2023. It wasn’t that long ago I was driving around on my moped with a 10kg bag of dry food feeding a paltry 20 dogs per day on my own. 7 Puppies Re-Homed 🐶🏠 In the last couple of weeks there have been 25-30 puppies show up. It can be incredibly tough to find them homes but thanks to a great Thai lady I have been able to get 7 into their forever homes around the country. It has involved a lot of vet visits, 1000kms of travel and lots of expense but that is 7 dogs who have a future now who wouldn’t have made it otherwise. 2 Miracles For Lady 🙏😊 The first miracle for Lady was the fact that she got off the street and was able to start walking a little again despite her two broken hips. We’ve been getting her a lot of treatment and she is thriving. Her 2nd miracle was when a lovely newly retired gentleman called Jamie spotted her and offered Lady a forever home to live out her life right here on the island. Nobody usually wants old and sick dogs so this incredibly selfless act is the huge slice of luck that Lady deserved after all the suffering she has endured. The Best Day Of Tina’s Life 🐕🥰 Tina was used for breeding puppies. We all saw the horrendous state she was in when she was rescued. Last week she was well enough to be sterilised so as she never has to have another puppy in her life again. It might seem like a small footnote in the bigger scheme of things but it was a moment of closure for this wonderful lady who has suffered so much. She can now just focus on being a dog for for the first time in her life and sharing all the love she has to give. Tina was the 521st dog I have sterilised since starting. King Whacker Of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✈️ Whacker is a very special dog who was one of the first arrivals back in November. Someone had tried to kill him with a pick axe. After recovering he turned into a true gent and is the big boss at the land. I promised he would never have to go back on the streets and this week after a process to find him the right home he got the news that he will be heading to Glasgow. Long live Whacker, the King of Scotland. 125 Dogs To Be Sterilised In May ✂️🐕 I spoke about how abstract sterilising can be for many people to understand but it is what will save the most dogs from suffering. In all of 2022 I was able to do 302 dogs. In the month of May alone I have a minimum target to fund 125. In June I hope to take that to 250 dogs for the month. Not easy and very expensive but I’m putting the groundwork in place to scale this up. Nothing is more important. Little Rodney was in getting the snip last week as one of the dogs this month. 7 European Dogs 🇪🇺🛫 By the end of June there will be 7 dogs who have traveled to Europe. Lottie, Hope, King Whacker, Rodney and Moritz will join Little Squeak and Peaches who just arrived in Germany. I can’t explain how hard it is to figure all this stuff out and get the processes in place. I’m focusing on Europe now as it is the easiest for travel and paperwork but the rest of the world will happen soon too. It’s only 7 dogs but seeing them in their homes or about to travel makes me so happy and proud for them all. Progress The suffering I see on a daily basis for street dogs means that I am never really happy with the speed and progress of my mission. I just want to help them all immediately but that isn’t possible. Having said that, reading this update and knowing what else is coming in the pipeline makes me feel that I am making genuine progress. Between food, funding sterilisations, medical care and re-homing dogs I can genuinely now say I’m helping 100s of dogs per month but also stopping the suffering of 1000s in the future. As I always say I could never do any of this without the online support and good wishes of everybody on the mission with me. I don’t feel like I am alone doing this. My role is to make sure I don’t waste all the support and ensure I think of ways to move faster and execute accordingly. A lot done, a lore more to do. Big Love Niall P.S You can always support by donating here...

Some Big Numbers To Get Excited About Regular readers will know I often write of frustration at not moving fast enough. This mission I am on is really hard and sometimes it can seem impossibly big when I am down in the weeds dealing with dog issues on a daily basis. I have to say though that writing this tonight and looking through some numbers I feel for the first time that I am starting to make some large scale progress… A Second Island 🌴🥥 I live and help the dogs on the island of Koh Samui. There is an island of equal size called Koh Phangan just across the water. You probably have heard of it as the home of the world famous Full Moon Party. They have a similar problem with street dogs. Since the the 1st May I have starting funding a wonderful foundation called PACS to sterilise dogs there. They are starting with 50 this month. This is going to stop 1000s of future puppies. A big step. 90,000 Meals Served in 2023 So Far 🥘👨‍🍳 The cooking never stops. The dogs are all starting to benefit from a consistent and healthy meal per day. All the food is prepared in a central kitchen and handed out to volunteers to feed their dogs. With 5000 meals served per week around the island it blows my mind that soon we will serve the 100,000th wholesome plate of food in 2023. It wasn’t that long ago I was driving around on my moped with a 10kg bag of dry food feeding a paltry 20 dogs per day on my own. 7 Puppies Re-Homed 🐶🏠 In the last couple of weeks there have been 25-30 puppies show up. It can be incredibly tough to find them homes but thanks to a great Thai lady I have been able to get 7 into their forever homes around the country. It has involved a lot of vet visits, 1000kms of travel and lots of expense but that is 7 dogs who have a future now who wouldn’t have made it otherwise. 2 Miracles For Lady 🙏😊 The first miracle for Lady was the fact that she got off the street and was able to start walking a little again despite her two broken hips. We’ve been getting her a lot of treatment and she is thriving. Her 2nd miracle was when a lovely newly retired gentleman called Jamie spotted her and offered Lady a forever home to live out her life right here on the island. Nobody usually wants old and sick dogs so this incredibly selfless act is the huge slice of luck that Lady deserved after all the suffering she has endured. The Best Day Of Tina’s Life 🐕🥰 Tina was used for breeding puppies. We all saw the horrendous state she was in when she was rescued. Last week she was well enough to be sterilised so as she never has to have another puppy in her life again. It might seem like a small footnote in the bigger scheme of things but it was a moment of closure for this wonderful lady who has suffered so much. She can now just focus on being a dog for for the first time in her life and sharing all the love she has to give. Tina was the 521st dog I have sterilised since starting. King Whacker Of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✈️ Whacker is a very special dog who was one of the first arrivals back in November. Someone had tried to kill him with a pick axe. After recovering he turned into a true gent and is the big boss at the land. I promised he would never have to go back on the streets and this week after a process to find him the right home he got the news that he will be heading to Glasgow. Long live Whacker, the King of Scotland. 125 Dogs To Be Sterilised In May ✂️🐕 I spoke about how abstract sterilising can be for many people to understand but it is what will save the most dogs from suffering. In all of 2022 I was able to do 302 dogs. In the month of May alone I have a minimum target to fund 125. In June I hope to take that to 250 dogs for the month. Not easy and very expensive but I’m putting the groundwork in place to scale this up. Nothing is more important. Little Rodney was in getting the snip last week as one of the dogs this month. 7 European Dogs 🇪🇺🛫 By the end of June there will be 7 dogs who have traveled to Europe. Lottie, Hope, King Whacker, Rodney and Moritz will join Little Squeak and Peaches who just arrived in Germany. I can’t explain how hard it is to figure all this stuff out and get the processes in place. I’m focusing on Europe now as it is the easiest for travel and paperwork but the rest of the world will happen soon too. It’s only 7 dogs but seeing them in their homes or about to travel makes me so happy and proud for them all. Progress The suffering I see on a daily basis for street dogs means that I am never really happy with the speed and progress of my mission. I just want to help them all immediately but that isn’t possible. Having said that, reading this update and knowing what else is coming in the pipeline makes me feel that I am making genuine progress. Between food, funding sterilisations, medical care and re-homing dogs I can genuinely now say I’m helping 100s of dogs per month but also stopping the suffering of 1000s in the future. As I always say I could never do any of this without the online support and good wishes of everybody on the mission with me. I don’t feel like I am alone doing this. My role is to make sure I don’t waste all the support and ensure I think of ways to move faster and execute accordingly. A lot done, a lore more to do. Big Love Niall P.S You can always support by donating here...

Niall Harbison

193,838 views • 3 years ago

🇸🇪 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 views • 3 months ago

The UK's Digital ID Mandate: The Blueprint for a Western Social Credit System is Now Live While America focuses on its own political battles, a dystopian framework is being rapidly assembled in the United Kingdom. This isn't a speculative warning; it is a real-time case study in the erection of a digital control grid. In a recent announcement made outside of Parliament—bypassing democratic debate and a vote—Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that a mandatory digital ID will be required for the "right to work" for every citizen. The justification? Tackling illegal migration and protecting wages. The reality? A breathtaking act of political gaslighting from a government that has overseen record migration and is now using the crisis it enabled to strip away fundamental liberties. This is not just an ID card. It is the key that unlocks a comprehensive surveillance state: - Your finances and transactions. - Your carbon footprint and consumption. - Your online activity and social posts. - Your health data and biometrics. The digital ID is the foundational layer. The other components are already being rolled out in parallel: 1. Live Time Facial Recognition (LFR): Cameras connected to suspect databases are being installed nationwide, allowing for real-time tracking and arrests. 2. A Weaponized Police Force: UK police already arrest ~30 people per day for "offensive" online messages. They have threatened to extradite and jail U.S. citizens for their speech. The parallels to China's social credit system are not accidental; they are a direct mirror. China uses its vast camera network and digital profiles to control citizens' lives—banning them from flights, schools, and loans based on their "social score." The UK is now the test ground for implementing this model in the West. The public is pushing back—a petition has garnered nearly 3 million signatures in a week—but the government is pressing forward. The warning for the United States is clear: the technological and bureaucratic infrastructure for such a system already exists. The narrative of "security" and "protection" is the same. The distance between "them" and "us" is far shorter than we would like to believe. This is the frontier of the battle for liberty. Pay attention.

The UK's Digital ID Mandate: The Blueprint for a Western Social Credit System is Now Live While America focuses on its own political battles, a dystopian framework is being rapidly assembled in the United Kingdom. This isn't a speculative warning; it is a real-time case study in the erection of a digital control grid. In a recent announcement made outside of Parliament—bypassing democratic debate and a vote—Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that a mandatory digital ID will be required for the "right to work" for every citizen. The justification? Tackling illegal migration and protecting wages. The reality? A breathtaking act of political gaslighting from a government that has overseen record migration and is now using the crisis it enabled to strip away fundamental liberties. This is not just an ID card. It is the key that unlocks a comprehensive surveillance state: - Your finances and transactions. - Your carbon footprint and consumption. - Your online activity and social posts. - Your health data and biometrics. The digital ID is the foundational layer. The other components are already being rolled out in parallel: 1. Live Time Facial Recognition (LFR): Cameras connected to suspect databases are being installed nationwide, allowing for real-time tracking and arrests. 2. A Weaponized Police Force: UK police already arrest ~30 people per day for "offensive" online messages. They have threatened to extradite and jail U.S. citizens for their speech. The parallels to China's social credit system are not accidental; they are a direct mirror. China uses its vast camera network and digital profiles to control citizens' lives—banning them from flights, schools, and loans based on their "social score." The UK is now the test ground for implementing this model in the West. The public is pushing back—a petition has garnered nearly 3 million signatures in a week—but the government is pressing forward. The warning for the United States is clear: the technological and bureaucratic infrastructure for such a system already exists. The narrative of "security" and "protection" is the same. The distance between "them" and "us" is far shorter than we would like to believe. This is the frontier of the battle for liberty. Pay attention.

Camus

30,743 views • 10 months ago

With high confidence, Basha باشا confirms that Houthi military mobilization has increased. I will share a more detailed analysis next week on why the Houthis have not pulled the trigger yet. For now, I want to highlight reporting from Yemeni journalist فارس الحميري | Fares Alhemyari. He reports that reconnaissance aircraft were seen flying over Sana'a and its suburbs this evening for the first time since the regional military operations began a week ago. Over the past few days similar surveillance flights were observed over Hudaydah, Dhamar, Hajjah, and Sa'dah, the Houthi stronghold in northern Yemen. According to Fares' local sources, there has also been a partial evacuation of sensitive facilities in Sana'a, including financial and economic offices. Other sources say the Houthis have lost contact since Saturday with several of their members who were in Iran, including military specialists and personnel from a naval unit that had been sent to Tehran in recent years. Separately, a Houthi military unit led by Mohammed Jamil al Marani (Abu Shahid) reportedly moved from a base in Sana'a toward Sirwah district in western Mar'ib, an area near Yemen’s key oil region. Sources also say tensions have emerged between Iranian advisers in Sana'a and senior Houthi commanders. At the same time, the Houthis appear to be preparing defensive measures. Over the past few hours they have deployed dozens of air defense platforms on mountains and high ground around Sana'a, as well as additional systems in Hudaydah and on islands they control in the Red Sea. Below is the latest Houthi "warning" video titled, "Legitimate Right"

With high confidence, Basha باشا confirms that Houthi military mobilization has increased. I will share a more detailed analysis next week on why the Houthis have not pulled the trigger yet. For now, I want to highlight reporting from Yemeni journalist فارس الحميري | Fares Alhemyari. He reports that reconnaissance aircraft were seen flying over Sana'a and its suburbs this evening for the first time since the regional military operations began a week ago. Over the past few days similar surveillance flights were observed over Hudaydah, Dhamar, Hajjah, and Sa'dah, the Houthi stronghold in northern Yemen. According to Fares' local sources, there has also been a partial evacuation of sensitive facilities in Sana'a, including financial and economic offices. Other sources say the Houthis have lost contact since Saturday with several of their members who were in Iran, including military specialists and personnel from a naval unit that had been sent to Tehran in recent years. Separately, a Houthi military unit led by Mohammed Jamil al Marani (Abu Shahid) reportedly moved from a base in Sana'a toward Sirwah district in western Mar'ib, an area near Yemen’s key oil region. Sources also say tensions have emerged between Iranian advisers in Sana'a and senior Houthi commanders. At the same time, the Houthis appear to be preparing defensive measures. Over the past few hours they have deployed dozens of air defense platforms on mountains and high ground around Sana'a, as well as additional systems in Hudaydah and on islands they control in the Red Sea. Below is the latest Houthi "warning" video titled, "Legitimate Right"

Basha باشا

15,126 views • 5 months ago

🇺🇸 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Armed Forces, General Dan Caine: 📌 “This operation was so precise that it involved more than 150 aircraft launched across the Western Hemisphere (F-22 Raptors, F-35s, F/A-18 Super Hornets), operating in close coordination. They converged simultaneously, at the right time and place, for a single objective: to insert investigative and capture forces into the center of Caracas, while preserving the element of tactical surprise.” 📌 “Even a minor delay in any component of this well-synchronized machine could have placed the entire mission at risk, and failure is never an option for the United States joint force. Those who were in the skies over Caracas last night were prepared to sacrifice their lives for those operating on the ground and aboard the helicopters.” 📌 “At 22:46 Eastern Time, the President issued the order for the advance of United States military forces. He told us, ‘Good luck, and God be with you,’ and those words were transmitted to the entire joint force. Throughout the night, aircraft launched from 20 different land and sea bases across the Western Hemisphere.” 📌 “In total, more than 150 aircraft were airborne last night — including bombers, fighter jets, intelligence and surveillance platforms, and helicopters (rotary-wing aircraft, including the V-22 Osprey).” ▪️ The operation was named “Absolute Resolve.” It involved 150 aircraft. U.S. forces were already in position and had been preparing since early December. ▪️ “This operation, known as Operation ‘Absolute Resolve,’ was covert, precise, and executed during the darkest hours of January 2. It was the culmination of months of planning and rehearsals — an operation that, quite frankly, only the armed forces of the United States could conduct.” ▪️ “Our interagency work began months ago and was built on decades of experience integrating complex air, land, space, and maritime operations. Over the past two decades, our special operations forces have refined these capabilities to near perfection. This mission required synchronized cooperation across every element of our joint force — soldiers, sailors, aviators, Marines, and Space Force personnel — working alongside our intelligence community and law-enforcement partners in this unprecedented operation.” See the latest updates with us: Visioner

🇺🇸 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Armed Forces, General Dan Caine: 📌 “This operation was so precise that it involved more than 150 aircraft launched across the Western Hemisphere (F-22 Raptors, F-35s, F/A-18 Super Hornets), operating in close coordination. They converged simultaneously, at the right time and place, for a single objective: to insert investigative and capture forces into the center of Caracas, while preserving the element of tactical surprise.” 📌 “Even a minor delay in any component of this well-synchronized machine could have placed the entire mission at risk, and failure is never an option for the United States joint force. Those who were in the skies over Caracas last night were prepared to sacrifice their lives for those operating on the ground and aboard the helicopters.” 📌 “At 22:46 Eastern Time, the President issued the order for the advance of United States military forces. He told us, ‘Good luck, and God be with you,’ and those words were transmitted to the entire joint force. Throughout the night, aircraft launched from 20 different land and sea bases across the Western Hemisphere.” 📌 “In total, more than 150 aircraft were airborne last night — including bombers, fighter jets, intelligence and surveillance platforms, and helicopters (rotary-wing aircraft, including the V-22 Osprey).” ▪️ The operation was named “Absolute Resolve.” It involved 150 aircraft. U.S. forces were already in position and had been preparing since early December. ▪️ “This operation, known as Operation ‘Absolute Resolve,’ was covert, precise, and executed during the darkest hours of January 2. It was the culmination of months of planning and rehearsals — an operation that, quite frankly, only the armed forces of the United States could conduct.” ▪️ “Our interagency work began months ago and was built on decades of experience integrating complex air, land, space, and maritime operations. Over the past two decades, our special operations forces have refined these capabilities to near perfection. This mission required synchronized cooperation across every element of our joint force — soldiers, sailors, aviators, Marines, and Space Force personnel — working alongside our intelligence community and law-enforcement partners in this unprecedented operation.” See the latest updates with us: Visioner

Visioner

19,227 views • 7 months ago

Some of you asked for my take on this operation (video coming this week). Here is my take on Venezuela. We’re told a Delta team walked in, faced zero resistance, and somehow pulled off a clean grab, no man wounded even though Maduro was supposedly armed to the teeth and wrapped in layers of protection. No chaos. No last stand. Ask yourself: does that sound like a daring raid… or a prearranged handoff? Here’s the reality no one wants to say out loud: this wasn’t a military miracle. It was a business deal. Money changed hands. Loyalties shifted and Maduro ended up behind bars. My guess is the very military tasked with protecting Maduro sold him out. That’s why the operators knew exactly where to go, when to go, and what they’d find when they got there: nothing. No resistance. No surprises. Just an open door and a one-way ticket out. That’s also why Trump could casually say, “We’re in control of Venezuela.” If this had been a genuine special operation, we wouldn’t be “in control” of anything. You don’t control a country by kidnapping one man. You control it when its security apparatus is already working for you! And yes, it’s the same Venezuelan military that went on TV to denounce the United States. Their outrage is theater. It’s for domestic consumption to keep people calm, to prevent panic, to sell the illusion of sovereignty. Behind the scenes, the deal is done. No retaliation is coming as long as the payments clear and the script is followed and once again certain idiots in the US are buying this.. Trump wasn’t bluffing, he is in control. And spare me the “war on drugs” nonsense. That line is so old it should qualify for Social Security. The only serious drug cartel with global reach, immunity, and logistics is the CIA itself. What happened here looks less like law enforcement and more like eliminating competition for the agency, cleaning up the board so one top dog remains. And of course the Empire reminded everyone there can only be one bully on this earth!

Some of you asked for my take on this operation (video coming this week). Here is my take on Venezuela. We’re told a Delta team walked in, faced zero resistance, and somehow pulled off a clean grab, no man wounded even though Maduro was supposedly armed to the teeth and wrapped in layers of protection. No chaos. No last stand. Ask yourself: does that sound like a daring raid… or a prearranged handoff? Here’s the reality no one wants to say out loud: this wasn’t a military miracle. It was a business deal. Money changed hands. Loyalties shifted and Maduro ended up behind bars. My guess is the very military tasked with protecting Maduro sold him out. That’s why the operators knew exactly where to go, when to go, and what they’d find when they got there: nothing. No resistance. No surprises. Just an open door and a one-way ticket out. That’s also why Trump could casually say, “We’re in control of Venezuela.” If this had been a genuine special operation, we wouldn’t be “in control” of anything. You don’t control a country by kidnapping one man. You control it when its security apparatus is already working for you! And yes, it’s the same Venezuelan military that went on TV to denounce the United States. Their outrage is theater. It’s for domestic consumption to keep people calm, to prevent panic, to sell the illusion of sovereignty. Behind the scenes, the deal is done. No retaliation is coming as long as the payments clear and the script is followed and once again certain idiots in the US are buying this.. Trump wasn’t bluffing, he is in control. And spare me the “war on drugs” nonsense. That line is so old it should qualify for Social Security. The only serious drug cartel with global reach, immunity, and logistics is the CIA itself. What happened here looks less like law enforcement and more like eliminating competition for the agency, cleaning up the board so one top dog remains. And of course the Empire reminded everyone there can only be one bully on this earth!

ELIZABETH LANE

130,282 views • 7 months ago