First of all? There is a remote chance that this is gonna happen.... The Pentagon wants the Space 'Force' to be condensed from the other service branches into the Air Force. which ALREADY has a Space Command ... They will probably get their way since the formation of … [Read more...] about VP Pence announces the idea of a US Space Force…Questions and Quips follow….
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Trump Admin will level new sanctions against Russia….
Hmmmm? Where did THIS come from? Are the Trump people trying to make up with the Europeans? (This is about the nerve gas thing in England) Last week they announced a possible deal on no tariff's for dropping of some trade barriers.... There has also been nice words … [Read more...] about Trump Admin will level new sanctions against Russia….
Israel will be flying F-15 variants for the next 20 years…..
The US military is laser focused on the F-35, an aircraft that has a LOT of issues still.... The F-35 has not seen any combat by America... (Israel is thought to have used it its first two received once in combat) The Israel Air Force HAS been using it's Boeing F-15 … [Read more...] about Israel will be flying F-15 variants for the next 20 years…..
The Senate has a GOP/Democratic agreement on spending….The House?
In reaction to Trump's threats to shut down the government and beat up the economy with his trade wars? Republican Majority Leader McConnell has moved to sit-down with Democratic Minority Leader Schumer and forge agreements on spending bills.... The House is a different … [Read more...] about The Senate has a GOP/Democratic agreement on spending….The House?
North Korea is back to building new missiles….
So much for Donald Trump getting a good deal.... And I guess the Nobel Peace Prize window is closed also? “U.S. spy agencies are seeing signs that North Korea is constructing new missiles at a factory that produced the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missiles … [Read more...] about North Korea is back to building new missiles….
Trump National Security Advisor Bolton is cutting back State and Defense Dept’s access to Trump…..
Politico is out with a piece that claims that Bolton is limiting access of the State Department and Pentagon to high level policy discussions . It appears that several hands of the government are being left out high level policy ..... This would fit with how Donald Trump … [Read more...] about Trump National Security Advisor Bolton is cutting back State and Defense Dept’s access to Trump…..
Rompeo is trying to come off tough against Russia…
The below was issued before the US Sec of State goes before Congress to try and portray a harder line against the narrative that has been going on since his boss, Trump, sat down and tried to cut private deals with the Russian President... The resulting shit storm has been … [Read more...] about Rompeo is trying to come off tough against Russia…
Congress backs the Pentagon wishes on Joint Stars and the Space Force Command….Update….
There will be NO money for a new J-Star replacement aircraft .... The Air Force does NOT want the aircraft.... They are pushing Advanced Battle Management and Surveillance (ABMS) that intergardyes data from drones, AWACS aircraft and other battlefield … [Read more...] about Congress backs the Pentagon wishes on Joint Stars and the Space Force Command….Update….