Saturday, June 14, 2025

Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video — Without a hint of irony, Putin offers condolences for ‘civilian casualties’ in Iran, condemns Israel’s ‘violations’ of UN Charter — Russia preparing strategic reserves for conflicts beyond Ukraine — Ukraine’s Sapsan ballistic missile to enter serial production following successful combat testing … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/06/saturday-june-14-2025/

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Secret note reveals Russia using Telegram bots to control drones attacking Ukraine — Russia can attack Europe 2-4 years after war’s end, faster with lifted sanctions — ‘Russia is not winning this war,’ EU defense commissioner says — Latvia urges EU-wide halt to Russian visas over security concerns — Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Debunking the Kremlin’s ‘root causes’ claims… and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/tuesday-may-27-2025/

Pentagon Denies Existence of ‘Kill Switch’ in F-35 Fighter Jets

Statement follows media reports alleging remote disabling capability for aircraft

Pentagon Denies Existence of ‘Kill Switch’ in F-35 Fighter Jets

Statement follows media reports alleging remote disabling capability for aircraft

The #MRFs (Multi Role Fighters) are expected to backstop the military's existing fleet of 12 South Korean-made Mach 1.5 capable #FA50PH light #JetFighters." #Philippines #PAF #MRF #JAS39Gripen

#Sweden offers #JAS39 aircraft for PH #AirForceModernization
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1207927

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Sweden offers JAS-39 aircraft for PH Air Force modernization

MANILA – Sweden has again offered its Saab JAS 39 "Gripen" multi-role fighter aircraft for the modernization needs of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) which is looking to beef up its fleet. This developed following Monday's courtesy call of Sweden Ambassador to Manila Annika Thunborg to Department…

#JetFighters chase small plane in #Washington area before it crashes in #Virginia

The #UnitedStates scrambled F-16 fighter jets in a #Supersonic chase of a light aircraft with an unresponsive pilot that violated airspace in the #WashingtonDC area and later crashed into the mountains of Virginia, officials said.

Four people were on board the Cessna, a source familiar with the matter said. A Cessna Citation can carry seven to 12 passengers.

#NORAD #Autopilot #SonicBoom
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/loud-boom-shakes-washington-dc-fire-department-reports-no-incidents-2023-06-04/

Fighter jets chase small plane in Washington area before it crashes in Virginia

The United States scrambled F-16 fighter jets in a supersonic chase of a light aircraft with an unresponsive pilot that violated airspace around Washington D.C. and later crashed into the mountains of Virginia, officials said.

Reuters