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Pookie's Toons / Re: Today's Toons 5/3/24
« Last post by Jimino on Today at 02:14:19 pm »Ciao Pookie, thanks for ending the week with some laughs!
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Pookie's Toons / Re: Today's Toons 5/3/24
« Last post by pookie18 on Today at 02:13:35 pm »Thanks, Pookie. Have a lovely weekend.
You're welcome & the same to you, Polly Ticks!
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Military/Defense News / Air Force Arms Classic B-52 With Nuclear-Capable Long-Range Standoff Cruise Missile
« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 02:12:52 pm »Air Force Arms Classic B-52 With Nuclear-Capable Long-Range Standoff Cruise Missile
The US Air Force is arming its classic B-52 bomber with the cutting-edge, paradigm changing, nuclear capable Long-Range-Standoff (LRSO) weapon cruise missile
KRIS OSBORN, WARRIOR MAVEN - CENTER FOR MILITARY MODERNIZATIONAPR 4, 2024
By Kris Osborn, President, Center for Military Modernization
The US Air Force is arming its classic B-52 bomber with the cutting-edge, paradigm changing, nuclear capable Long-Range-Standoff (LRSO) weapon cruise missile.
The service is seeking industry partners to “integrate” the LRSO onto the platform, something which will invariably introduce new concepts of operation for the B-52. The idea with the weapon is of course to afford commanders an opportunity to destroy enemy targets at much longer “stand-off” ranges to avoid advanced air defenses and prevent manned aircraft from being at risk. In the event that advanced enemy air defenses or other combat developments prevent stealth bombers and fighters from operating in a “stand-in” capability in closer proximity to an enemy, the LRSO can offer new air-attack options.
LRSO controversy
The LRSO is also nuclear capable, a factor which has been the subject of considerable debate. The primary concern, as articulated by members of Congress, is that the introduction of such a weapon might “lower-the-threshold” to nuclear war, making it more likely. Yet another concern is that as a “dual-capable” conventional and nuclear weapon, there is a potential risk that an adversary might mistake a conventional LRSO attack for a nuclear strike and respond with nuclear weapons. Proponents, such Pentagon, Air Force and industry weapons developers, supported by a majority of lawmakers, is that commanders need a wide range of options with which to ensure and strengthen strategic deterrence, meaning that the presence of the LRSO is much more likely to “prevent” a nuclear exchange. This view has prevailed thus far, given that the Air Force’s 2024 budget requested funds for the purchase of as many as 1,000 LRSO weapons.
https://warriormaven.com/air/air-force-arms-classic-b-52-with-nuclear-capable-long-range-standoff-cruise-missile
The US Air Force is arming its classic B-52 bomber with the cutting-edge, paradigm changing, nuclear capable Long-Range-Standoff (LRSO) weapon cruise missile
KRIS OSBORN, WARRIOR MAVEN - CENTER FOR MILITARY MODERNIZATIONAPR 4, 2024
By Kris Osborn, President, Center for Military Modernization
The US Air Force is arming its classic B-52 bomber with the cutting-edge, paradigm changing, nuclear capable Long-Range-Standoff (LRSO) weapon cruise missile.
The service is seeking industry partners to “integrate” the LRSO onto the platform, something which will invariably introduce new concepts of operation for the B-52. The idea with the weapon is of course to afford commanders an opportunity to destroy enemy targets at much longer “stand-off” ranges to avoid advanced air defenses and prevent manned aircraft from being at risk. In the event that advanced enemy air defenses or other combat developments prevent stealth bombers and fighters from operating in a “stand-in” capability in closer proximity to an enemy, the LRSO can offer new air-attack options.
LRSO controversy
The LRSO is also nuclear capable, a factor which has been the subject of considerable debate. The primary concern, as articulated by members of Congress, is that the introduction of such a weapon might “lower-the-threshold” to nuclear war, making it more likely. Yet another concern is that as a “dual-capable” conventional and nuclear weapon, there is a potential risk that an adversary might mistake a conventional LRSO attack for a nuclear strike and respond with nuclear weapons. Proponents, such Pentagon, Air Force and industry weapons developers, supported by a majority of lawmakers, is that commanders need a wide range of options with which to ensure and strengthen strategic deterrence, meaning that the presence of the LRSO is much more likely to “prevent” a nuclear exchange. This view has prevailed thus far, given that the Air Force’s 2024 budget requested funds for the purchase of as many as 1,000 LRSO weapons.
https://warriormaven.com/air/air-force-arms-classic-b-52-with-nuclear-capable-long-range-standoff-cruise-missile
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Trump Legal Investigations / Re: Live Thread: Trump's hush money trial begins in NYC
« Last post by mystery-ak on Today at 02:12:14 pm »19 minutes ago
Forensic analyst returns to witness stand
By Kyle Schnitzer
Jurors were brought into the courtroom as Douglas Daus, a forensic analyst at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, returns to the witness stand to continue cross-examination by Donald Trump attorney Emil Bove.
Forensic analyst returns to witness stand
By Kyle Schnitzer
Jurors were brought into the courtroom as Douglas Daus, a forensic analyst at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, returns to the witness stand to continue cross-examination by Donald Trump attorney Emil Bove.
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Trump Legal Investigations / Re: Live Thread: Trump's hush money trial begins in NYC
« Last post by mystery-ak on Today at 02:11:04 pm »Judge Juan Merchan took the bench and greeted former President Trump and his legal team on Friday morning as day 11 of Trump's criminal trial began.
Before witness testimony resumed, Merchan said he wanted to clarify any misunderstanding of his gag order on Trump, who moments ago complained that his constitutional rights were under attack because he is not permitted to respond to witnesses who are testifying against him.
"You have an absolute right to testify at trial," Merchan told Trump. "That is a constitutional right that cannot be infringe upon."
"The order restricting extrajudicial statements does not prohibit you from testifying in any way," the judge continued. He clarified the gag order does not apply to statements made on the witness stand and instructed Trump to inform his attorneys if he has any questions."
Earlier, Trump said his lawyers will appeal the gag order today. The former president was fined $9,000 this week for violating the order on nine separate occasions.
Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this update.
Posted by Chris Pandolfo
Before witness testimony resumed, Merchan said he wanted to clarify any misunderstanding of his gag order on Trump, who moments ago complained that his constitutional rights were under attack because he is not permitted to respond to witnesses who are testifying against him.
"You have an absolute right to testify at trial," Merchan told Trump. "That is a constitutional right that cannot be infringe upon."
"The order restricting extrajudicial statements does not prohibit you from testifying in any way," the judge continued. He clarified the gag order does not apply to statements made on the witness stand and instructed Trump to inform his attorneys if he has any questions."
Earlier, Trump said his lawyers will appeal the gag order today. The former president was fined $9,000 this week for violating the order on nine separate occasions.
Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this update.
Posted by Chris Pandolfo
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Elections 2024 / Re: Exclusive: ‘America First’ Trump Supporter Seeks to Unseat Florida Democrat Debbie Wasserman Sch
« Last post by Free Vulcan on Today at 02:10:31 pm »I thought Wessonoil Schultz had gone off into the sunset and returned to civilian life. Hope then he smokes her.
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Military/Defense News / Re: Secretive Long Range Attack Missile For Marine AH-1s Is Now Being Flight Tested
« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 02:09:23 pm »Can the missiles be fired from choppers on the ground as they await repairs? If not, they're no good. 
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Politics/Government / Re: [Videos] Brandon Speaks
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Military/Defense News / Secretive Long Range Attack Missile For Marine AH-1s Is Now Being Flight Tested
« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 02:06:45 pm »Secretive Long Range Attack Missile For Marine AH-1s Is Now Being Flight Tested
The Long Range Attack Missile, based on an unknown Air Force weapon, will help ensure Marine AH-1Zs stay relevant in future high-end fights.
BY
JOSEPH TREVITHICK
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PUBLISHED MAY 2, 2024 8:58 PM EDT
The Marine Corps is now flight testing a new secretive stand-off missile for its AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters.
JOSEPH TREVITHICK
The U.S. Marine Corps is transforming an unspecified U.S. Air Force missile into a weapon that will give its AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters the ability to strike moving targets on land and at sea 150 nautical miles away. This is exponentially further than the Vipers can reach with their existing air-to-surface munition options. The service has started flight testing this weapon, dubbed the Long Range Attack Missile (LRAM), and plans to conduct the first live-fire launch in Fiscal Year 2025.
Marine Col. Eric Ropella, head of Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) Expeditionary and Maritime Aviation-Advanced Development Team (XMA-ADT), shared new details about the secretive LRAM effort with The War Zone and other attendees at the annual Modern Day Marine exposition earlier today. The Marine Corps resides within the Department of the Navy and NAVAIR serves as the central manager for aviation and other related programs both services.
"So take everything that you know about an AH-1 and [the] ordnance that it can throw off of it, and exceed that range by a lot, and you will get LRAM," Ropella said by way of introduction.
https://www.twz.com/air/secretive-long-range-attack-missile-for-marine-ah-1s-is-now-being-flight-tested
The Long Range Attack Missile, based on an unknown Air Force weapon, will help ensure Marine AH-1Zs stay relevant in future high-end fights.
BY
JOSEPH TREVITHICK
|
PUBLISHED MAY 2, 2024 8:58 PM EDT
The Marine Corps is now flight testing a new secretive stand-off missile for its AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters.
JOSEPH TREVITHICK
The U.S. Marine Corps is transforming an unspecified U.S. Air Force missile into a weapon that will give its AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters the ability to strike moving targets on land and at sea 150 nautical miles away. This is exponentially further than the Vipers can reach with their existing air-to-surface munition options. The service has started flight testing this weapon, dubbed the Long Range Attack Missile (LRAM), and plans to conduct the first live-fire launch in Fiscal Year 2025.
Marine Col. Eric Ropella, head of Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) Expeditionary and Maritime Aviation-Advanced Development Team (XMA-ADT), shared new details about the secretive LRAM effort with The War Zone and other attendees at the annual Modern Day Marine exposition earlier today. The Marine Corps resides within the Department of the Navy and NAVAIR serves as the central manager for aviation and other related programs both services.
"So take everything that you know about an AH-1 and [the] ordnance that it can throw off of it, and exceed that range by a lot, and you will get LRAM," Ropella said by way of introduction.
https://www.twz.com/air/secretive-long-range-attack-missile-for-marine-ah-1s-is-now-being-flight-tested
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