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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Defender Europe 2020 Pics...
We've got to find a better way to do this .... 8yr old with disabilities handcuffed and arrested...
Newly released footage shows police arresting an 8-year-old boy with disabilities — and he was so small, his hands didn't fit the handcuffs (warning: distressing) pic.twitter.com/DRJR0mgiMd— NowThis (@nowthisnews) August 13, 2020
Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band pod takes first flight on Growler
Thanks to Fillipo for the link!
via Press Release
The Navy’s Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) successfully completed its first mission systems flight with an EA-18G Growler at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, Aug. 7.Marine Air needs to be climbing back into the dedicated Electronic Warfare Mission with a vengeance! When they aren't being clubbed back into it is beyond me but its low hanging fruit for the sea battle.
“What an incredible day for the U.S. Navy, our Australian partners, and the Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) community,” said Capt. Michael Orr, AEA Systems (PMA-234) program manager. “We witnessed a successful first flight with the NGJ-MB capability fully integrated onto the EA-18G Growler, validating the last four years of development and the extensive efforts of these last several months in preparation. I’m extremely proud of the entire Government and industry team.”
The first flight, conducted by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, is a Safety of Flight (SOF) checkout that ensures the pods can be safely flown on the EA-18G aircraft for follow-on test flights.
“There was a lot of discussion on how the NGJ-MB pod would affect how the Growler handles and it was exciting to have the jet feel like any other flight,” said Lt. Jonathan Williams, VX-23 test pilot. “We have a great test team to thank for making today happen and I look forward to seeing how the Growler team brings out the full potential of the NGJ-MB pod.”
The NGJ-MB system, developed by Raytheon Intelligence and Space, is part of a larger NGJ system that will augment, and ultimately replace the legacy ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS) currently used on the EA-18G Growler. NGJ-MB is an external jamming pod that will address advanced and emerging threats using the latest digital, software-based and Active Electronically Scanned Array technologies and will provide enhanced AEA capabilities to disrupt, deny and degrade enemy air defense and ground communication systems.
“The AEA community has been relying on the ALQ-99 TJS for decades,” said Lt. Jonathon Parry, NGJ-MB Aeromechanical Project Officer. “Gone are the days of isolated Surface-to-Air Missile systems that operate on a small frequency spectrum and do not integrate into a larger Integrated Air Defense System. Modern adversaries are developing complex emitters that use advanced techniques to defeat legacy jamming. NGJ-MB will provide new capabilities to the fleet to ensure spectrum dominance against current and future threats.”
PMA-234 is responsible for acquiring, delivering and sustaining AEA systems, providing combatant commanders with capabilities that enable mission success.
The Russian MoD released a new video of the Su-57
The Russian MoD released a new video of the Su-57.https://t.co/BRUSSSx8OJ pic.twitter.com/IMW5Hglt63— Rob Lee (@RALee85) March 25, 2020
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division conduct Exercise Panther Storm
Paratroopers of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division prepare for a Joint Forcible Entry (JFE) Airborne Assault as part of a tactical training exercise, “Panther Storm”, on Fort Bragg, N.C., August 11, 2020. Panther Storm is a brigade-wide exercise designed to sharpen Paratroopers’ ability to deploy anywhere in the world within 18 hours, fight, and win against U.S. adversaries.We just "concepted" ourselves out of role in the nation's defense. The Army is certain. SOCOM is arrogant. The Navy and Air Force automatically have a seat at the table. We listened to lesser beings and now we're killing the Corps and birthing an abomination...The Missile Marines. Fucking shit on a cracker. Aviation broke the Corps and so called infantry generals let it happen.
What is this talk of a collision between a Turk & Greek ship?
Was reading the open comments and saw talk of a collision between a Greek and Turk ship.
Ain't seeing a thing on my Twitter feed about it.
What gives? Is it real or fake?
Ain't seeing a thing on my Twitter feed about it.
What gives? Is it real or fake?
Beirut clashes continue...
This striking footage shows a woman in Beirut hitting a tear gas canister with a tennis racket as protesters clash with security forces. Anti-government sentiment in Lebanon continues after the devastating explosion that killed at least 200 people last week pic.twitter.com/7JbTiVzxaU— NowThis (@nowthisnews) August 12, 2020
Blackburn Buccaneer was a beast!
Footage from BBC’s Sailor of flight deck ops with Blackburn Buccaneers aboard HMS Ark Royal. pic.twitter.com/jLrLkUyNxb— Carry On Strategy (@CarryStrategy) August 11, 2020
Funny thing?
I contend that the Royal Navy was more powerful back in the day and would be even today (if modernized) with the aircraft it once had.
The same could be said of the Missile Marines.
If its about the sea battle then tinkering at the edges and playing with a few ground launched anti-ship missiles ain't gonna cut it.
First thing is that the US Army can designate the 25th ID as its "Pacific Force in Readiness" and tailor that outfit to fight the sea battle too. It can EASILY assemble more anti-ship missiles in that one unit than the entire Missile Marines can.
It can climb aboard Navy ships too and while not optimized for amphibious operations neither will the Missile Marines be optimized.
Additionally the low hanging fruit is a proper naval strike platform. The F-35B just don't cut the mustard in that regard. The Super Hornet is adequate but not ideal either...but its better than what the Missile Marines will be fielding but that part is being ignored by HQMC.
There are so many holes in this concept that you can drive a M1A2C thru it.
This concept is idiotic. It's dead on arrival. It's a continuation of the filth that's infected HQMC.
I could accept bureaucracy. I can't accept legacy building and pie in the sky thinking...especially when it comes to the future of the Marine Corps.
One last thing.
What happened to the joint fight. Where is the Navy & Air Force in this whole thing. The only organization that is moving forward in a coherent manner is the US Army. Everyone else is adrift in obvious confusion. The legacy of the last 3 commandants is one of failure. This will end badly.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
USS America conducts flight operations
I've never really posted much from the USAF cause quite frankly I'm just not feeling it. The Missile Marines are down the same lane now so expect pic posting from the New Marine Corps to slow down considerably.
What you will see is an increase in the coverage of armor/ground forces from all over the globe. Australia is doing some interesting things as is Poland. So is the EU, Russia, China, a few Middle East states, a couple of African nations....I'll be looking for Ministries of Defense in those nations so we can get their stuff up on the blog.
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