"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (5 Viewers)

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

"Some 74% of Americans - including solid majorities of Republicans and Democrats - said the United States and its allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization should impose a no-fly zone in Ukraine, the poll found"

EXCLUSIVE Americans broadly support Ukraine no-fly zone, Russia oil ban -poll

A broad bipartisan majority of Americans think the United States should stop buying Russian oil and gas and work with NATO to set up "no-fly zones" to protect Ukraine from Russian air strikes, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Friday.

www.reuters.com

I hope that those "solid majorities" will be heard.

Dimlee, I truly understand your sentiment, and I wish we could, however a no fly zone would end up being a disaster. You have to remember that there are approx 11,000 warheads pointed at each other.

 

[Denniss]

If they would impose a no-fly zone (i hope not as that would drag NATO into the war) this would limit Ukraine too. So far they still have a limite dnumber of aircraft and drones for surprise attacks

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Kremlin says the West is behaving like a bandit

LONDON (Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Saturday that the West was behaving like a bandit by cutting economic relations over the conflict in Ukraine but that Russia was far too big to be isolated as the world was much larger than just the United States and Europe. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov...

www.yahoo.com

 

[SaparotRob]

Kremlin says the West is behaving like a bandit

LONDON (Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Saturday that the West was behaving like a bandit by cutting economic relations over the conflict in Ukraine but that Russia was far too big to be isolated as the world was much larger than just the United States and Europe. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov...

www.yahoo.com

SMH.

 

[Glider]

Just another day.
Another helicopter, another Su.

Українці на Київщині за допомогою ПЗРК збили російський вертоліт. ВІДЕО

Близько дев'ятої години ранку українські військові на Київщині збили російський бойовий вертоліт. Аеророзвідка поширила оперативне відео.

novynarnia.com

Над Черніговом збили ще один російський штурмовик: що сталося з пілотами. ФОТО, ВІДЕО

Українські військові збили в районі Чернігова ще один російський військовий літак. Про це вранці 5 березня повідомило оперативне командування "Північ",

novynarnia.com

Two pilots, one survived. The aircraft crashed in the residential area with 3 bombs unexploded, probably FAB-500.

The pilot who survived was one very lucky person. The missile hit head on and it hit the ground with some force

 

[Admiral Beez]

In 4 years Trump convinced Germany to raise the defence budget from 1.2% to 1.4%, in 4 days Putin convinced them to raise it to 2%.

I wonder what Germany's defence priorities will be? The Luftwaffe's combat fleet has 140 Eurofighters and 100 Tornado IDS. I'm surprised they have no attack helicopters like the Apache or Italy's Agusta A129 Mangusta.

Perhaps Germany will order the F-35 and Apache….

Germany Re-considering US F-35s to Replace Tornados for US Nuke Missions

A comprehensive source for foreign affairs and defense-related news brought to you by one of America's premier national security experts.

americandefensenews.com

Berlin Security Conference 2021: Germany shows interest in Apache gunship

Germany has expressed its interest in the Boeing AH-64 Apache, issuing the US government with a request for information (RFI) on the helicopter gunship.

www.janes.com

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Vladimir Putin will decide your fate.

Don't look surprised in the shadow of the mushroom cloud.

Nuclear war is only one of many scenario but it fits the available facts.

I made my peace with death long ago, boyo.

 

[Admiral Beez]

More German news, one of the architects of Germany's dependence on Russian oil and gas is making the news…

Former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder loses entire staff after refusing to resign from Russian energy company boards

Gerhard Schroeder, known to be a close friend of Vladimir Putin, has come under criticism for profiting from the Russian regime

www.theglobeandmail.com

I think when this is over Germany and much of Europe will have a much reduced dependence on Russian oil and gas.

 

[Denniss]

I wonder what Germany's defence priorities will be? The Luftwaffe's combat fleet has 140 Eurofighters and 100 Tornado IDS. I'm surprised they have no attack helicopters like the Apache or Italy's Agusta A129 Mangusta.

Perhaps Germany will order the F-35 and Apache….

Germany Re-considering US F-35s to Replace Tornados for US Nuke Missions

A comprehensive source for foreign affairs and defense-related news brought to you by one of America's premier national security experts.

americandefensenews.com

Berlin Security Conference 2021: Germany shows interest in Apache gunship

Germany has expressed its interest in the Boeing AH-64 Apache, issuing the US government with a request for information (RFI) on the helicopter gunship.

www.janes.com

Ever heard of the Tiger?

Eurocopter Tiger - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

I really hope they don't buy this F-35, they should either develop something with France (and other european partners) or get an upgrade version of Eurofighter/Rafale.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Kremlin says the West is behaving like a bandit

LONDON (Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Saturday that the West was behaving like a bandit by cutting economic relations over the conflict in Ukraine but that Russia was far too big to be isolated as the world was much larger than just the United States and Europe. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov...

www.yahoo.com

Yeah, and stealing land from your neighbors is the very definition of "banditry."

 

[Admiral Beez]

Ever heard of the Tiger?

No, otherwise I would have mentioned it. I'd forgotten that the army has its own aviation wing.

If Germany tries to develop a fighter with France it won't enter service until the mid 2030s. It's either American or the Eurofighter. How about the F-15E Strike Eagle? Still in production and very lethal.

F-15EX Eagle II unveiled as newest fighter

Lt. Gen. Duke Richardson, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics military deputy, presented the F-15EX Eagle II during an unveiling and naming

www.af.mil

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I wonder what Germany's defence priorities will be? The Luftwaffe's combat fleet has 140 Eurofighters and 100 Tornado IDS. I'm surprised they have no attack helicopters like the Apache or Italy's Agusta A129 Mangusta.

Perhaps Germany will order the F-35 and Apache….

Germany Re-considering US F-35s to Replace Tornados for US Nuke Missions

A comprehensive source for foreign affairs and defense-related news brought to you by one of America's premier national security experts.

americandefensenews.com

Berlin Security Conference 2021: Germany shows interest in Apache gunship

Germany has expressed its interest in the Boeing AH-64 Apache, issuing the US government with a request for information (RFI) on the helicopter gunship.

www.janes.com

I suspect they will purchase the Apache.

 

[SaparotRob]

Go Boeing!

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

No, otherwise I would have mentioned it. I'd forgotten that the army has its own aviation wing.

If Germany tries to develop a fighter with France it won't enter service until the mid 2030s. It's either American or the Eurofighter. How about the F-15E Strike Eagle? Still in production and very lethal.

F-15EX Eagle II unveiled as newest fighter

Lt. Gen. Duke Richardson, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics military deputy, presented the F-15EX Eagle II during an unveiling and naming

www.af.mil

The F-15E is no longer being built. My office (when I go in) is just upstairs from the assembly line. The current line is the XE.

It would be a great stop gap aircraft until their own 6th Gen is developed if they choose to go that route.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Go Boeing!

Music to my ears.

 

[Admiral Beez]

The current line is the XE. It would be a great stop gap aircraft until their own 6th Gen is developed if they choose to go that route.

How about your firm's Super Hornet?

 

[Admiral Beez]

Russia seizes US athlete.

Brittney Griner, Star W.N.B.A. Center, Is Detained in Russia (Published 2022)

Russian customs officials said a U.S. basketball player had vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. A Russian news agency identified the player as Griner.

www.nytimes.com

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

How about your firm's Super Hornet?

As a stop gap aircraft it is a great cheaper alternative.

 

[Admiral Beez]

As a stop gap aircraft it is a great cheaper alternative.

I was surprised to see that LM is still making F-16s. Is there a secret line producing Phantoms somewhere?

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I was surprised to see that LM is still making F-16s. Is there a secret line producing Phantoms somewhere?

No, but the road leading to my work is called Phantom Blvd. because it used to be McDonnell Douglas and the F-4 was produced there.