tirsdag 30. juni 2026

USA i dag

 


How the Supreme Court became a power that is reshaping America




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Høyesterett omgjør 90 år med juridisk presedens for å utvide USAs presidentmakt, og gir dermed Donald Trump en stor seier. Retten avgjorde at president Donald Trump KAN avskjedige lederne av uavhengige etater uten grunn. Dommerne opphevet en nesten hundre år gammel presedens som har tillatt Kongressen å beskytte lederne av uavhengige etater mot politisk innflytelse.

Rettens landemerkeavgjørelse er basert på å tillate president Trump å fjerne et demokratisk medlem av Federal Trade Commission, Rebecca Slaughter, av politiske årsaker. Hun saksøkte regjeringen, men dagens avgjørelse avslutter effektivt den tverrpolitiske, uavhengige naturen til reguleringsorganer som fører tilsyn med mange aspekter av amerikansk liv. Trump har kalt avgjørelsen en «STOR SEIER» og «en av de viktigste som noen gang er gitt med hensyn til presidentmakt».

Regjeringen

 


Senter for motstandskraft i nord er under etablering i Kirkenes

Nyhet | 29.06.2026 | Justis- og beredskapsdepartementet, Kommunal- og distriktsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet

Ap-regjeringen etablerer Senter for motstandskraft i nord i Kirkenes som et nytt knutepunkt for beredskap, totalforsvar og samfunnssikkerhet i nord.

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Droner

 

Denne anti-drone metoden ser veldig utdatert ut for meg. (Red.)


US, NATO sailors train to counter swarm surface drone threats

By 

Alison Bath


Stars and Stripes • June 29, 2026


 


Sailors assigned to the Small Craft Action Team aboard the USS Mount Whitney train on a deck-mounted weapon during an unmanned vessel swarm exercise in the Baltic Sea, June 13, 2026. A recent NATO exercise underscored the need to train sailors on detecting and countering surface drones, a potentially deadly threat to warships with limited defenses against the technology. (Chad M. Butler/U.S. Navy)

BALTIC SEA — These northerly waters recently served to show Navy sailors how to spot and destroy deadly surface drones, whose devastating consequences for ships have been demonstrated from the Middle East to Crimea.

The lessons were on display earlier this month during BALTOPS, an annual NATO maritime exercise in the Baltic. Stars and Stripes observed U.S. and U.K. sailors training in rainy, rough conditions.


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Rafael & SpearUAV Introduce IRON WASP C-UAS Capability

By The Editor on Jun 30, 2026 06:55 am


Rafael, a global supplier of multi-domain defence technology, and SpearUAV, a developer of AI-based encapsulated weapon systems, have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and market the Iron Wasp: an advanced encapsulated UAS interceptor a derivative of SpearUAV’ Viper I (Interceptor) that brings an organic, on-the-move aerial interception capability directly to ground combat platforms. For decades, Rafael has built […]


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Airborne RF Geolocation for C-UAS and EW Operations

By The Editor on Jun 30, 2026 06:45 am


A drone swarm attacks at low altitude, exploiting terrain cover. Ground-based RF sensors register signals – but the operator remains invisible, positioned behind a ridgeline two kilometres away. No ground sensor can reach him. This scenario is no longer hypothetical. It defines the tactical reality of today’s battlefields – and the capability gap the AARTOS […]

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ASTM Issues Proposed Drone Material Guide

By The Editor on Jun 30, 2026 06:30 am


ASTM International’s digital information in the supply chain committee (F49) has proposed a new guide to certifying materials and components of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), like drones. The guide (WK99450) will outline protocol for purchasing, authenticating and tracing drone materials. According to ASTM member Mike Coner, CEO of Blockticity, WK99450 would aid in building consumer […]

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BRINC Drones and Nova Software Partner to Deliver Advanced Aerial Mapping for Public Safety Agencies

By The Editor on Jun 30, 2026 06:15 am


BRINC, a leader in public safety drone technology, and Nova Software Company, a provider of aerial mapping and data analysis capabilities for public safety, have announced a strategic partnership to bring advanced aerial mapping and data analysis capabilities to first responders. Public safety agencies already deploying BRINC Responder can begin using the integration today. Using BRINC LiveOps, crews can […]

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Arktis

 


Nuclear-powered battlecruiser returns to Severomorsk for first time in 27 years

The refurbished Soviet-era giant Admiral Nakhimov is set to become the world's most heavily armed surface warship, serving as the flagship of Russia's Northern Fleet

Sjekk https://tinyurl.com/mrtvfsbv





The ceremony marking the commencement of construction of Russia's new Yasen-M class submarine was attended by senior naval commanders, shipyard executives, and the governors of Murmansk and Arkhangelsk.

Keel laid for Murmansk, the tenth Yasen-class multipurpose submarine

Russia's war economy is under increasing strain, but construction of the Navy's advanced nuclear-powered submarines continues unabated.

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Yasen  - Kilder Wikipedia og Covert Shores

Sjekk avvikende rudder design.








Tu-160 bombers met by NATO F-35s off Northern Norway

Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers were intercepted by NATO F-35 fighter jets during a 16-hour mission over the Barents and Norwegian Seas.

Crew 10

 


Programmet under viste seg å være veldig bra, og samarbeidet med flystasjonen virket veldig godt. Nå var Security adskillig strengere enn da jeg sist var her, også da med Jan Erik Larsen. En spionsak som ble avdekket nylig bidro til det. I en del av Skvadronbygget var det eksempelvis ikke lov å ha med smartklokke eller mobiltelefon. Uansett, i denne delen av bygget dro jeg kjensel på noen bilder jeg selv hadde tatt. Ja, jeg hadde tillatelse til å ha med og bruke eget kamera på operative oppdrag noe som var godkjent av fotoavdelingen og velsignet av LE.

Som noen kanskje husker foredro undertegnede under 296 ved det forrige besøket den 30.6.23 da avdelingen fløy sitt iste operative oppdrag.  Det var rett og slett hyggelig å se flyet igjen, en flytype alle elsker, bortsett fra noen østafor. Nå arbeides det hardt for at flyet skal bli på Øya, kanskje i et tilbygg til Norlandiahallen like i nærheten. Bodøflytting blir for dyrt. Halen til 602 er også tatt vare på fikk jeg høre. Flyet er forøvrig hogget opp.

                                                               Jan Erik Larsen og Hans Børre Joakimsen

Fredag: 

Kl 1200: Oppmøte i Vakten for de som ønsker å komme inn på stasjonen for å se på 3296 samt en omvisning og litt mingling i skvadronsbygget. Vi vil også her gi en kort brief om hva stasjonen benyttes til i dag.
Kl 1530: Besøk avsluttes.
Kl 2000: Vi har booket bord på Alfa, pizza plass i sentrum av Andenes for å se på fotballkamp Norge-Frankrike, her er det mulighet for kjøp av mat og drikke.

Lørdag:
1700: Start arrangement i skvadronbygget. Her vil det bli servert grillmat med tilbehør, dette dekkes av CREW 10 kassen. Drikke til maten må medbringes. 
- Under kvelden så er det ikke lagt noe stramt program slik at det skal bli tid til å mimre og treffe gamle kjente. 
- Hvis noen har noe de ønsker å fortelle om, så er det bare å ta ordet. 
Kl 2400: Bygget stenger.

Det vil bli transport til og fra Vakta og Skvadronbygget fra ca kl 1630 og til vi får de siste ut, senest kl 2400.

Søndag:
1300: Mulighet for å være med minibuss rundt øya, planlagt er stopp på Andøya Space, Spaceport Nordmela, lunsj på Nordmela eller Marmelkroken. retur ca 1700.
Program slutt

Vi var vel 60 som var med. 
Det var veldig hyggelig stemning i Mea, en bar i Sjøgata, hvor noen møttes  og ble til ......... Det var særdeles interessant å høre på to fagspesialister diskuterete lavfrekvens som et deteksjonsmiddel av hva det måtte være. 
Uansett, veldig hyggelig å treffe gamle kolleger og personell fra avdelingen på Evenes. 

Søndagen ble i hovedsak benyttet til en fantastisk omvisning i Oksebåsen. Mer om det i morgen. Men husk å informere kolleger om FB gruppen Crew 10.

SAS med stor Airbus bestilling

 


SAS orders 18 Airbus A330neo to accelerate growth and fleet modernisation 

#SAS #Airbus #A330-900  #A330neo

Copenhagen, 30 June 2026 - Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A330-900 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by Anko van der Werff, SAS CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.

The aircraft will support SAS’ ongoing international network expansion, allowing the airline to increase existing high capacity routes globally and introduce new routes.

“On behalf of SAS, I am delighted to announce this order for the Airbus A330-900. Combining outstanding economics with improved environmental performance, the aircraft will play a key role in our long-term fleet strategy. It will allow us to deliver an exceptional customer experience, expand our network, and offer greater flexibility and convenience for our passengers. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with Airbus well into the future”, said Anko van der Werff.

“We are immensely proud to see SAS reaffirm its trust in Airbus to drive its fleet modernisation. The A330-900 is the undisputed benchmark for efficiency and versatility in its category. By integrating these 18 A330neo, SAS will benefit from unbeatable seat-mile economics and seamless operational synergies with its existing Airbus fleet," said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry.

Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330neo is designed to fly up to 8,100 nautical miles / 15,000 kilometers non-stop and reduces fuel burn,
CO2 emissions and operating cost by 25% compared to previous generation competitor aircraft. The A330neo unique Airspace cabin offers passengers and crews the latest modern in-flight products for a comfortable flying experience.

As with all Airbus aircraft, the A330 family is already able to operate with up to 50% SustainableAviation Fuel (SAF), with a target to reach 100% SAF capability by 2030. 

At the end of May 2026, the A330 Family had won over 1,950 orders from 133 customers worldwide.

mandag 29. juni 2026

God natt

 


Crew 10

 

Særdeles vellykket møte på Andenes i helgen

Arne Ragnar Sørensen, Jan Erik Larsen og Per Gram i 3296 "Vingtor" P-3C - Foto Kåre Lødding





Dette blir bare en "teaser" foreløpig. Har ikke "fremkalt" alle bildene enda. Stay tuned en dag eller to.
Capsen kan kjøpes. Sjekk FB gruppen Crew 10.

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F-35

 

Situasjonen vedr tilgjengelighet av flytypen er ganske elendig. Veldig bra artikkel i Aftenposten om en sak som har vært omtalt her på bloggen tidligere. Da på engelsk, nå på norsk. (Red.)




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Helikopterulykke

 


Date:Sunday 28 June 2026
Time:06:11
Type:Silhouette image of generic A139 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Leonardo AW139
Owner/operator:Aloula Aviation
Registration:HZ-AL65
MSN:31951
Fatalities:Fatalities: 14 / Occupants: 14
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage:Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Ras Tanura -    Saudi Arabia
Phase:Approach
Nature:Offshore
Departure airport:offshore installation
Destination airport:Ras Tanura (OERT)
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
An Aloula Aviation helicopter crashed near Ras Tanura, Saudia Arabia. All 14 occupants perished.

ADS-B data show HZ-AL65 operating on a round trip from Ras Tanura Airport (OERT) to an offshore installation. The final datapoint recorded shows the helicopter in a -1216 fpm descent rate north of the airport.

Aloula Aviation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco.

Luftsportulykke

 


Date:Sunday 28 June 2026
Time:10:59
Type:Silhouette image of generic PC6T model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter
Owner/operator:Classic Wings/KIAS Airlines
Registration:D-FIPS
MSN:874
Year of manufacture:1991
Fatalities:Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage:Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Tomblaine, near Nancy-Essey Airport (ENC/LFSN) -    France
Phase:Initial climb
Nature:Parachuting
Departure airport:Nancy-Essey Airport (ENC/LFSN)
Destination airport:Nancy-Essey Airport (ENC/LFSN)
Investigating agency: BEA
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
A Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter skydiving plane, operating for Tandemotion Parachutisme, crashed immediately after takeoff from Nancy-Essey Airport (ENC), France. All eleven on board suffered fatal injuries.

The aircraft had been engaged in skydiving flights during the morning.
ADS-B data indicate that at 10:53, the flight landed on runway 21 following a drop. It vacated the runway to the apron and taxied back to the runway at 10:58. It commenced the takeoff from the taxiway B intersection of runway 21, just like the previous flights. The takeoff distance available from that point is about 750 meters.
ADS-B datapoints then suggest the aircraft slightly drifted to the left on takeoff. From a position over the runway threshold it made a left hand turn and crashed on a road just outside the airport perimeter.

“A mechanical failure caused the crash,” the prefect of Meurthe-et-Moselle said. The plane “plummeted straight down, and we do not yet know the cause of the accident,” he added. There was “no flight path consistent with an emergency landing.”
“The victims include five instructors, their five students, and the pilot,” the prefect explained during a press conference. The students were a group of private healthcare worker who had come to try skydiving for the first time.

Droner

 


Airbus to Explore Japanese Anti-Submarine Variant of the Eurodrone

By The Editor on Jun 29, 2026 06:45 am


Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Under the MoU, Airbus, in cooperation with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, will analyse opportunities to work on a Japanese anti-submarine warfare variant of the U950 Eurodrone, Europe’s first Large Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). Japan has held observer status in the Eurodrone […]


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Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the American Drone Manufacturing Act

By The Editor on Jun 29, 2026 06:40 am


Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., who serves on crucial subcommittees of the House Armed Services Committee, is leading a charge to phase out Chinese-manufactured drones from use in U.S. law enforcement “Here in the United States, we’ve allowed China to dominate much of the global drone market while American agencies continue relying on systems built by companies tied […]

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Ukraine Develops Sweetheart Reconnaissance Drone With 100 Mile Range

By The Editor on Jun 29, 2026 06:40 am


The Ukrainian company General Cherry has developed a Sweetheart reconnaissance drone capable of flying up to 150 km (94 miles) into enemy territory. The company states that the drone is resistant to electronic warfare (EW) systems. “We set ourselves the task of developing a reconnaissance aircraft that would be affordable, easy to use, and at the same […]

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‘Like a Flying Leaf Blower’ – Amazon Delivery Drones are Too Loud, Fly Too Low

By The Editor on Jun 29, 2026 06:10 am


Residents near an Amazon fulfillment center in the Detroit Suburb of Hazel Park, Oakland County, are pushing back against the growing presence of delivery drones, saying the aircraft are too loud, fly too low, and pass over their homes too frequently. Residents Describe Life Under a ‘Drone Runway’ Joshua Brent lives near the Amazon facility […]

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