lørdag 31. mai 2025

Thunderbirdsgjengen liker den nye Netflix filmen - A&SF

 



Former Thunderbirds Pilots Applaud New Netflix Doc

Former Air Force Thunderbirds pilots praised a new Netflix documentary, saying it captured the highs and lows of life on the team. "Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds" follows the 2023 team through winter training as they learn to put on an air show that goes against nearly every safety instinct drilled into them as tactical fighter pilots. 
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Hegseth - USA er et Stillehavsland - NRK

 

Brukar Europa som eksempel

Under talen sin, la ikkje Hegseth skjul på at nokre av møta med Nato-allierte i Europa hadde vore vanskelege og konfronterande.

At Europa no investerer og tek ansvar for eige forsvar er bra, meiner den amerikanske forsvarsministeren



Ei rekkje utanriksministrar samla i Singapore på Shangri-La Dialogue-toppmøtet. På biletet er mellom anna Pete Hegseth frå USA, Chan Chun Sing frå Singapore og Kaja Kallas frå EU.

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– Det gjer det mogleg for oss å fokusere på det som er viktigast for USA, Asia og Stillehavsregionen, sa Hegseth.

Samtidig som Hegseth gjorde klart at USA er eit 

 og er i regionen for å bli, bad han allierte investere meir i eige forsvar.

Sjekk hele saken her: https://tinyurl.com/d4r4cp8h

Tilbake i tid....

 ... kan en definitivt si  da en P-51 Mustang fløy over hytta på vei nordøstover i formiddag. Da Rolf Messmer og undertegnende koste oss med en pils på terrsssen vår på Idse i Ryfylke, kom  en MiG-15 over oss, også på vei retning Østlandet. Mye som foregikk i dag. Fantastisk at disse klenodiene holdes i orden og flydyktige. Kudos til den gjengen!

P-3CK Orion havariet i Sør Korea

 

Foto sakset fra Wikipedia

Flyet kommer åpenbart ut av kontroll like etter avgang. Hvorfor det skjer er ikke lett å si. Sjekk video her: https://tinyurl.com/4cexvstr

Space



The Launchpad









Liftoff of the GPS III SV-08 satellite is scheduled to take place 
today (May 30) at 1:23 p.m. ET.
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Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Oregon as speedy 
solar winds fuel geomagnetic storm conditions.
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SpaceX is still shooting for Mars next year with its giant 
Starship vehicle, despite some recent explosive hiccups 
with the megarocket.
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Liftoff of the NS-32 mission is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET on 
Saturday (May 31).
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Fregatt for Norge? - Defence Connect / Forsvarets forum

 



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Babcock rolls out lead Type 31 frigate HMS Venturer

The United Kingdom has reached a significant milestone in its naval shipbuilding program with the unveiling of HMS Venturer, the first of the Type 31 frigates, at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard in Scotland.

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Her en type 26 fregatt, HMS Glasgow, nylig døpt: https://tinyurl.com/bddakrh2

USA i dag

 


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Veteran-led coalition urges veterans to turn out June 6 for national rally

Organizers of a veteran-led rally scheduled for June 6 in the nation’s capital said they expect about 20,000 people to turn out for a protest against plans by the Department of Veterans Affairs for large staffing cuts and the elimination of hundreds of contracts for veterans services.

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New Pentagon press secretary outspoken critic of Ukraine aid, State Dept. and immigration

Kingsley Wilson, daughter of a right-wing commentator and herself known for combative social media posts, is the latest person to hold the seat of Pentagon press secretary.

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Air Force colonel takes over Korea-based fighter wing once commanded by her husband

It is the second time Col. Kathryn Gaetke has taken a leadership role previously held by her husband, Col. Matthew Gaetke, also an F-16 pilot.

Andøya flyplass


 Jeg viser til NOTAM`en jeg presenterte etter et tips for noen dager siden. Du kunne ut fra den se at flyplassen er i ferd med å forvitre. Det er det nå reagert på fra en SV politiker. Denne er sakset fra Bevar Andøya Flystasjon:  

Skriftlig spørsmål fra Ingrid Fiskaa (SV) til samferdselsministeren

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Ingrid Fiskaa (SV): Kva er årsaka til den omfattande akutte stenginga av Andøya flystasjon, og korleis vil stenginga påverka stasjonens funksjon som beredskaps-, øvings- og mottaksbase?

USA i dag

 

I denne saken viser Trump meget tydelig at han også i denne saken, vil tilsidesette lovverket. Pressetalskvinnen sa at dommerne i saken  ikke var lovlige "legislators" og som det står under en bande uten credentials.  (Red.)


TOP OF THE AGENDA

Trump's tariffs plan temporarily reinstated as court considers White House appeal




The case was brought by several states and small businesses. Credit: PA

In a win for the Trump administration, the US Appeals Court has ruled that the tariffs plan that had been struck down by a trade court on Wednesday will remain in place while it considers the White House's appeal. Earlier White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said "we will win this battle in court" and that the administration is working to "tackle rogue judges". But Wednesday's ruling raises the real question about whether Trump's wider so-called reciprocal tariffs will ever come into effect, writes economics editor Faisal Islam

 


Droner

 


Smartshooter Gets $13M US Army Contract for Smash 2000L Fire Control Systems

By The Editor on May 30, 2025 06:55 am

– SMARTSHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, has announced that its U.S. subsidiary, SMARTSHOOTER Inc., has received a new order valued at $13M from the U.S. Army for SMASH 2000L fire control systems. The systems will be deployed as part of the Army’s Transformation In Contact (TIC2.0) forces, a specially […]


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NV5 Awarded $10M Location and Surveys Contract by North Carolina Department of Transportation

By The Editor on May 30, 2025 06:51 am

– NV5, a provider of tech-enabled engineering, certification, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a two-year, $10 million statewide contract by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to provide a comprehensive suite of geospatial and utility services to support statewide infrastructure planning and development. NV5 will deliver a wide range […]


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Ukraine Arms Soldiers with Domestic Anti-Drone Pistol

By The Editor on May 30, 2025 06:39 am

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has approved a domestically made anti-drone pistol for the armed forces in a move to enhance individual soldier survivability against hostile drones. Constructed as a single, unified piece instead of assembled from different components, the compact anti-drone pistol weighs just over 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) with a 60-minute battery life. Acting […]


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Russia Attacks Ukraine with 470 mph Drone

By The Editor on May 30, 2025 06:17 am


Russia launched a new type of jet-powered attack UAV called the Dan-M against Ukraine on the morning of 29 May. The drones were launched in a group from Crimea. Source: Serhii “Flesh” Beskrestnov, a consultant specialised in military radio technologies, on social media Details: Beskrestnov explained that the Dan-M is originally a target drone used […]


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US Air Force Deploys Autonomous Drones to Inspect Fuel Lines

By The Editor on May 30, 2025 06:11 am


According to information published by U.S. Air Force on May 27, 2025, the U.S. Air Force 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (ELRS) has begun implementing a new drone-based method for inspecting fuel infrastructure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The initiative involves the operational use of the Parrot ANAFI USA drone to conduct […]


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The Awesome F4U Corsair

By The Editor on May 30, 2025 06:00 am


The F4U Corsair is one of the most iconic fighter planes in history, and for good reason! With its distinctive bent wing design and powerful engine, this aircraft was a game-changer in World War II and the Korean War. But what makes the Corsair so awesome? From its impressive speed and manoeuvrability to its rugged […]


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