US Spy Planes Disguising as Civilian Airliners Near China’s Coast
Beijing has accused the US of flying military planes near China’s coast and disguising them as civilian airliners by changing transponder codes at least 100 times this year. The accusation comes at a time of heightened tensions between the two powers, which has increased US military activity in the Indo-Pacific.
Israel Asks US for $8 Billion in Warplanes for ‘Qualitative’ Edge
Israel offered nothing publicly on why they would expect an arms race, or who would be involved. The reality is that the UAE doesn’t have a lot of military rivals, especially not the sort that would be able to afford an arms race. Though Iran is the catch-all excuse, Iran would never be able to afford a slew of advanced warplanes to counter the F-35s, nor would they be likely to try, given their military doctrine is based on deterrence and retaliatory capabilities.
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Oregon Can’t Fight Wildfires Because Its Helicopters Were Sent To Afghanistan
Firefighters are having a great deal of trouble dealing with blazes of this size and ferocity, despite receiving support from the rest of the country. A group of Mexican firefighters also arrived in the state yesterday, keen to help their American compatriots. One major reason they are having such difficulties combatting the blazes, the Portland Tribune noted deep in one article, is that many of the state’s largest firefighting aircraft are not available because the Department of Defense has sent them to Afghanistan to fight in a 20-year-old war. Six Chinook helicopters, for example, have been redeployed to the Asian nation, critically undermining both rescue and firefighting missions at home.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God (Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew 5:9) The Saker – September 19, 2020…
We have lost a real giant (Stephen F. Cohen has died)!
President Maduro: 51,360 Integral Defense Units Activated in Venezuela (Militia)
He said that there are 12 thousand militiamen, male and female workers in all industries trained with the tactical method of revolutionary resistance and handling of antiaircraft artillery to guarantee the production and sovereignty of the homeland, 14 Integral Defense Groups and 67 Popular Units of Integral Defense (UPDI).
“The armed working class is ready to defend the country in any scenario. The Militia is mobilized 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, supporting the health, security and nutrition of the people,” said President Maduro.
In rush to grift, ND company gets stuck with $435K property tax bill
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US army announces new deployments in Syria
The US Army announced Friday it was stepping up its military deployment in northeastern Syria despite a push to limit its presence there, a move that follows tensions with Russia in the region.
US Central Command (Centcom) “has deployed Sentinel radar, increased the frequency of US fighter patrols over US forces, and deployed Bradley Fighting Vehicles to augment US forces” in the area, which is controlled by the US and its Kurdish allies, spokesman Captain Bill Urban said in a statement.
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U.S. APACHE HELICOPTERS CHASE AFTER RUSSIAN PATROL IN SYRIA, INTERCEPTED BY MI-8 AND MI-35
According to reports, the four U.S. troops have been diagnosed with mild concussion-like symptoms after the incident involving Russian and coalition armored vehicles.
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