…from Sputnik News, Moscow [ Editor’s Note: The US Air Force continues to flight test the B52 carrier version of its first hypersonic missile, taking advantage of these old but still usable planes to carry them to launch range positions that eliminate the need for ground installation launch facilities. Note […]
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Russian state media say three MiG-31 fighter jets approached a U.S. Air Force RQ-4B Global Hawk high-altitude, remotely-piloted, surveillance aircraft over the Chukchi Sea Tuesday. MiG-31 fighters intercepted two RQ-4B surveillance aircraft that flies over neutral waters of the Chukchi Sea. The U.S. spy drone remained in international airspace and […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/07e4/08/0a/1080126194_0:0:1200:675_1200x675_80_0_0_6bdd3656d981d74754399a73b348c3b2.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/us/202008101080126315-videos-derecho-with-hurricane-force-winds-cuts-trail-of-destruction-across-us-midwest-/ Some 450,000 homes and businesses in Nebraska and Iowa are without power following the onslaught of a derecho that stretched across several states, downed trees and caused structural damage that is now being assessed. A derecho is a widespread, long-lived windstorm that is […]
The Israeli Air Force declared Full Operating Capability for the second “Adir” F-35I squadron, called the Lions of the South. Thursday, the 116th “Lions of the South” Squadron’ marked another milestone and officially became operational. From now on, the “Lions of the South” are ready to take part in the […]
The U.S. Air Force has taken another important step towards the purchase of a new hypersonic weapon, according to a recent service news release. On Saturday, the 412th Test Wing press release said that Air Force conducted a captive-carry flight test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon Instrumented Measurement […]
On 6 August, the U.S. Space Force has announced that it has shipped fourth Lockheed Martin-built GPS III Space Vehicle (GPS III SV04) to Cape Canaveral. The U.S. Space Force Space and Missile Systems Center successfully delivered the fourth Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite to Cape Canaveral Air Force […]
The U.S. Air Force has moved more than dozens of aircraft from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has relocated its KC-46A Pegasus tankers to McConnell AFB, Kan. and F-15E Strike Eagles fighter jets to Tyndall Air […]
Russian newest Su-35 fighter jets were scrambled to chase away U.S. Air Force bomber that approached the Russian border over the Sea of Okhotsk on Friday, news agencies cited Russia’s defense ministry as saying. The Russian airspace control systems detected an air target over the neutral waters of the Pacific […]
A relatively unknown US aerospace company just won a contract to develop a Mach 5-capable passenger plane to serve as Air Force One, the official aircraft of the US presidency. On Thursday, the US Air Force and the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate signed a contract to partner with Hermeus […]
On Thursday, aerospace company Hermeus has announced that it partnered with the U.S. Air Force and the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate to work toward hypersonic travel for the Department of Defense. Hermeus has awarded an $1.5 million contract to evaluate potential hypersonic military transports for a 9-19-seat aircraft, including […]
The 48th Fighter Wing will increase flying operations over East Anglia and the surrounding areas Aug. 11-13, according to a recent service press release. During this period, communities in East Anglia and the surrounding regions may see and hear U.S. aircraft taking off and landing at RAF Lakenheath. All training […]
Brute Force Approach To Reopen Benefits Reckless CEOs, Endangers Workers By Sarah Anderson, Inequality.org. August 5, 2020 Brute Force Approach To Reopen Benefits Reckless CEOs, Endangers Workers2020-08-052020-08-05https://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/popres-shorter.pngPopularResistance.Orghttps://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/08/pilgrims-e1596651223938.jpg200px200px Above photo: The Pilgrim’s Pride poultry processing plant at the intersection of Webber Street and West Frank Avenue. According to one worker, the plant […]
An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched early Tuesday morning over 4,000 miles from Vandenberg Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command announced. The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and verify the safety, security, effectiveness, and readiness of the weapon […]
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft flew its first-ever operational flight carrying a new multi-function sensor system, according to Eglin Air Force Base Public Affairs 1st Lt. Savannah Bray. On 13 July, an F-16 Fighting Falcon piloted by Lt. Col. Jeremy “Clutch” Castor, from the 85th Test […]
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets, from 6 Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, intercepted Russian military aircraft while they were flying over the Baltic Sea. The Typhoons approached the Russian formation to identify its composition and established it was an IL-38 ‘MAY’ Maritime Patrol Aircraft, being escorted by two Su-27 Flanker B […]
Oregon’s governor claims she reached a deal with the Trump administration that will see a withdrawal of federal agents that were sent to Portland after a courthouse was attacked, but DHS says they are staying until violence stops. “After discussions with the vice president and administration officials this week, the […]
New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) Soldiers have begun testing electric utility bike developed by the UBCO. According to a company news release, the NZDF is running battle-lab experiments using the UBCO 2×2 Utility Bike, Portable Power Supplies and Accessories for use in reconnaissance, surveillance, and other applications. Branches of the […]
VT: Talking about BORTAC is risky. We have information, tons of it, but almost all is either classified or puts our people in danger. I will try to tell a story but first, who are these clowns? BORTAC is currently deployed in Portland, Oregon (illegally) and is a highly controversial […]
The U.S. Air Force concerned about the capability of its equipment to withstand the effects of an electromagnetic pulse, or EMP. EMPs are intense bursts of electromagnetic energy which can result from a high-altitude nuclear explosion. In the event of war, such blasts could be used to inflict damage on […]
Iran says will never let aggressive moves against Iranian nation go unanswered [ Editor’s Note: This was a disgraceful mistake by the US, whether it was an over zealous commander who thought this would polish his resume as a tough guy by harassing a civilian airliner or someone higher up. […]
The federal government has entered the Chinese Consulate in Houston after taking a Chinese fugitive scientist into custody at the nation’s San Francisco Consulate. Earlier this week, the Houston police and fire department were called to the consulate over reports that they were burning documents in the courtyard. The Chinese […]
The United Nations has denounced heavy-handed police tactics used against demonstrators in Portland and other US cities during ongoing protests, taking aim at what it called baseless arrests and unnecessary violence by officers. “Peaceful demonstrations that have been taking place in cities in the US, such as Portland, really must […]
Housing Rules Could Force Newly Released Prisoners Into Homelessness By Jerry Iannelli, The Appeal. July 24, 2020 Housing Rules Could Force Newly Released Prisoners Into Homelessness2020-07-242020-07-24https://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/popres-shorter.pngPopularResistance.Orghttps://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/07/housing.png200px200px Above photo: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images. As thousands of people are freed from local jails, a group of nonprofits and activist organizations […]
Justice Department Report Finds Systemic Excessive Use Of Force By Prison Guards By Eddie Burkhalter, Alabama Political Reporter. July 24, 2020 Justice Department Report Finds Systemic Excessive Use Of Force By Prison Guards2020-07-242020-07-24https://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/popres-shorter.pngPopularResistance.Orghttps://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/07/prison.png200px200px The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday released a report that details why the federal government believes systemic use […]