#uav jet fighter

[ghostwarriorrrr]

🇹🇷 Bayraktar #KIZILELMA Unmanned Combat Aircraft Fully Automatic Landing

[gremlins-hotel]

Yeah okay, so to anyone that might be freaking out about the Su-27/MQ 9 collision and if it might lead to a US-Russian conflict, honestly it’s really blasé compared to what it could be. If anything it’s funny.

The MQ 9 Reaper is an unmanned drone (UAV = unmanned aerial vehicle). Key word: unmanned. This would be a different story if this were an incident between two pilots. However, it’s not. It’s an incident between one pilot in a $30 million aircraft and a $32 million remote-controlled/autonomous-capable drone.

At most this footage displays the historic unprofessionalism and poor training of most Russian pilots. The pilot dumps fuel on the drone for whatever reason. That plume you see? Fuel dumping. And then the pilot attempts to physically hit the drone - which costs more than his own aircraft in conversion - in the propellor. The Reaper is basically a fly. The Russian pilot just attempted to spray it with Raid and then gave up on that and used themselves as the world’s most costly flyswatter. Make no mistake that the damage they could’ve inflicted on themselves is a real and dangerous possibility. If the pilot were smart (or perhaps better trained) they should’ve just used the Su-27’s GSh-30-1 30 mm autocannon platform. What a far more intelligent (and safer) idea.

See, in bird culture, this shit would be a dick move. Like what the fuck dude! I’m flying here! I don’t even have food! Pilot doesn’t even have the mind to use disrespect chaff or flares for style points. I know the Flanker has them. Big Сука Sukhoi playing stupid fuck fuck games at the wheel of whack-fuck. This is going in the United States’ cringe compilation.

[kropotkindersurprise]

July 21, 2024 - Palestine Action activists have broken into two factories which are part of Elbit’s supply chain, causing extensive damage. One group invaded the premises of Manchester-based Dean Group International, and another broke into Ametek Airtechnology in Sunbury on Thames.

Dean Group International uses a specialised technique called “investment casting” to manufacture components for arms companies, including Elbit’s Kent-based subsidiary, Instro Precision. This was verified last month when activists broke into the latter factory.

Ametek Airtechnology specialises in thermal and motion control solutions for weapons including missiles, military vehicles and fighter jets — including Israeli F-35 fighter jets used to bomb in Gaza. Ametek’s subsidiary United Electronic Industries lists Elbit Systems as a “valued customer” – a connection which was also confirmed through sightings of deliveries to Elbit’s Shenstone-based subsidiary, UAV Engines Ltd.

A Palestine Action spokesperson said: “Without suppliers such as Dean Group International and Ametek, Elbit couldn’t make weaponry which is used to commit genocide. Whilst our government continues to facilitate Elbit’s crimes, Palestine Action will continue to use direct action to end the complicity and shut Elbit down”. [video]/[video]

[ohnoitsz1m]

HALF LIFE AIRPLANE DRAGONS LETS FUCKING GOOO

We gottt Gordon, Alyx, and Barney

These guys took a WHIIIILE but im super happy with how they came out :]

More stuff under the cut

And we got Adrian, a stalker, and a combine soldier, mostly to flesh out the idea

As for these guyssss its more of a fun worldbuilding exercise. The stalker is a UAV drone and the soldier is a modified fighter jet

[girlactionfigure]

🔅ATTACK ALERT - ISRAEL REALTIME - Connecting to Israel in Realtime

🚨DRONE LAUNCH IRAN - Multiple sources state from US officials, “dozens of suicide drone launches from Iran headed towards Israel”.  50-100+ drones depending on report.  IDF confirms.

Continued launching - may be more.

🚨DRONE LAUNCH YEMEN - Unofficial at the moment. 

⚠️ TIMING from Iran - Early morning

Hypersonic Cruise missile - 10 minutes

Cruise missile - < 1 hour

Ballistic missile - 4 hours

Suicide Drone/UAV - 6-9+ hours

The different types will be launched to arrive together.

On the way, they have to pass at least 4 defense systems, starting with warships, Patriot systems stationed in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and American bases in the Middle East, Israeli defense systems and Israeli fighter jets.

BUT, expect to hear about additional launches from Syria and Yemen, and Lebanon.

⚠️EL AL THAILAND FIGHTS - returning to Thailand due to Jordan airspace closure.

⚠️GPS JAMMING - expect nationwide GPS jamming immediately.

⚠️AIRSPACE YEMEN - closed.

‼️PREPARE in Israel.  (Links valid only in Israel.)

❗️Prepare: https://www.oref.org.il/12490-15903-en/pakar.aspx 

❗️Smart Rules: https://www.oref.org.il/12487-15896-en/Pakar.aspx

❗️Attack Advice: https://www.oref.org.il/12761-en/pakar.aspx

[his-heart-hymns]

Israel killed aid workers from the World Kitchen Centre. If you think it was just an accident, then you need to know some facts:

The World Kitchen Centre was coordinating with the Israeli forces, which means the Israeli army had their real-time locations. The Israeli forces used precision laser-guided missiles, so you cannot say it was just another collateral damage when they were targeting Hamas.

The last and most important point is that these aid vehicles and trucks had the logo of the World Kitchen Centre, and the UAVs or any fighter jets the Israeli army might have used are capable of extremely high optical magnification.

Look at the precise impact of the missile and the huge logo at the top:

DO YOU STILL BELIEVE IT WAS A MISTAKE???

[saturniandragon]

hello airplane enjoyer. i am curious about your thoughts on the design of the God Phoenix from Gatchaman? the old one that fucks, not the new one

Ooh, plane anon. Alright, never heard of that plane or that show before, so let me do a little searching...

Oh.

Well that's definitely a plane for sure.

Only one pair of main wing and... somehow 3 vertical(ish) stabilizers? I wanna see if there's a rear view, hold on.

Two engines, so that's pretty standard. I can't tell where this thing's cockpit is, if there is one. Assuming it's not a drone/UAV.

I'm not an aerospace engineer but realistically I don't think this sort of design will be able to fly irl, because the main wings are so far back and there's nothing on the front to generate lift like small canards. Which means all the lift will be at the rear, so the nose wouldn't be able to pitch up...?

I guess that depends on the weight distribution, like if 80% of the mass is at the back half of the plane. But I don't think that's likely here.

Those exhausts look... hm... pretty normal. You'd still find jet nozzles like that in current era jets. Wonder if that's capable of thrust vectoring too.

Those pencil shaped things on the wingtips look like fuel tanks, kind of like the ones on an F-104 Starfighter, so that's taken from reality as well.

I can't make out what it is with that triple vertical stabs arrangement thing, definitely unorthodox.

Actually let me just read the wiki page of this Gatchaman show, which, again, I've never heard of before. But that design definitely speaks 1970-1980 aesthetics.

HOLD UP

It's a vehicle carrier, a spaceship and a submarine at once?! The designers must had been on crack when designing it. This thing has to be honking massive.

I mean, it speaks 1970-1980 aesthetics, so I guess rule of cool is the number one rule here.

It can reach Mach 5 in plane mode and 40 kts underwater. I don't know what the second and third point means but the fourth point is a concern because... well I can't see how you would use jet/rocket hybrid when traveling underwater. But again, rule of cool.

Yeah it's got nukes, so it has to be honking massive. I guess now that I'm reading the weapon/armament section, it is more like a spaceship fighter. That can also... function as a submarine.

Definitely one of the vehicles of all time, I can tell you that much.

[usafphantom2]

Fearing war with Iran, Israel asks the United States to approve the sale of 25 F-15EX fighters soon

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 04/02/2024 - 19:47 in Military

The consequences of the Israeli airstrike on the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Syria, on April 1º 2024, may mean that Israel defied an open war with Iran. Although it is militarily superior in the Middle East, and always has the support of the United States, the many fronts that Jews have to face make Israel need to prepare for various scenarios. One scenario to face the war with Iran and other Middle Eastern countries is to request the accelerated delivery of the purchase of 25 F-15EX fighters.

President Joe Biden's administration is considering whether to authorize the huge $18 billion arms transfer package to Israel, which includes the acquisition of dozens of F-15EX fighters along with weapons, three sources familiar with the matter said.

The sale of 25 Boeing F-15EX jets to Israel has been under review since the United States received a formal order in January 2023, one of the sources said. Accelerating the delivery of the planes was one of the main requests of the Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, who visited Washington last week and held talks with those responsible ?? Americans, including National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

Seeing the escalation that is taking place in the Middle East, a source said that the U.S. is now considering accelerating the sale of F-15EX fighters to Israel. The Israeli Air Force also said it intends to double the number of orders in question.

The official Request Letter (LOR) for the purchase of the F-15EX fighters was sent by the Israeli Government to the U.S. Government last week. LOR is the first stage of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. Indonesia had already submitted a LOR for the F-15EX acquisition plan. After sending the LOR, only then will the Agency for Cooperation for the Security of Defense (DSCA) disclose the information of the offer along with the value of the sale.

The Israeli Air Force wants 25 new F-15EX and, in parallel, will also upgrade 25 of its F-15I variants to the same avionic configuration as the F-15EX, except for the fly-by-wire system. The Israeli Air Force currently operates 50 F-15 A/B/C/D variants and 25 F-15I variants.

F-15I

When Israel made the decision to buy more F-15 and F-35, it was based on the assumption that in future combat scenarios the targets would be protected by advanced air defense systems. This would require the first wave of F-35 to neutralize the enemy's air defense systems and then the role of the F-15 to carry out subsequent attacks on enemy territory.

Although Israel has asked to speed up the acquisition of the F-15EX and Washington is considering doing so, on the other hand, it is not easy for Boeing to accelerate the production of the F-15EX, unless this is done through a 'change' in the production queue of the F-15EX (Eagle II) commissioned by the U.S. Air Force (USAF).

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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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[mariacallous]

Romania and Latvia, both supporters of Ukraine in its third year of war with Russia, on Sunday were investigating instances of Russian drones downed after breaching their airspace, authorities in both countries said.

In Latvia, President Edgars Rinkēvičs posted on social media platform X that a Russian military drone had crashed in the eastern part of the country, which at one time was part of the Soviet Union. "There is an ongoing investigation. We are in close contact with our allies," Rinkēvičs wrote. "The number of such incidents is increasing along the Eastern flank of NATO and we must address them collectively."

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, also writing on X, described the incidents as "a stark reminder that Russia's aggressive actions extend beyond Ukraine" and called for maximum support from Ukraine's allies in the conflict.

Romania, a NATO member sharing a 650-km border with Ukraine, has repeatedly found Russian drone debris near the Danube River, close to targeted Ukrainian ports. The Romanian foreign ministry wrote on X: “Criminal Russian UAVs violated Romania’s airspace, targeting Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. We strongly condemn these violations and urge Russia to stop its reckless escalation.” “We informed Allies and NATO, remaining in close coordination.” the ministry added.

Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets to monitor the attack. Residents of the southeastern Romanian counties of Tulcea and Constanta were warned to take cover. Lawmakers have yet to approve legislation enabling Romania to shoot down drones invading the country's airspace in peacetime, with plans to do so in the current legislative session.

[mokhosz-nafo]

TOP NEWS TODAY 🔝

✈️ Minus Russian Su-34 fighter jet!

🇺🇲 $425 million aid package from USA: 200+ Stryker, ammo for HIMARS, artillery and more!

🔥 UAV hit an oil depot near Stavropol, Russia at night!

🚀 Polish Foreign Minister hopes that NATO will allow shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine.

🇨🇦 Canada is urging allies to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western-supplied weapons, - Foreign Minister of Canada Mélanie Joly

🇵🇱 Speaking about aid for Ukraine, Sikorski emphasized that Tusk's government "introduced a proposal for a defense loan."

[professionalchaoticdumbass]

okay so there's this country called erusea on a continent called usea that got vibe checked with an asteroid about 20 years ago, and erusea got too many refugees so they decided to start a continental war called the continental war and fight osea and lose in spectacular fashion

fast forward 20 years and erusea has become a kingdom once again and is a bit salty about their loss 20 years ago, so they steal UAV technology from the remnants of the Belkans, and then ship them across the world to vibe check osea and steal the space elevator, which is the only way to access space since they got rid of all the rockets and space shuttles

meanwhile a pilot called trigger has just joined an OADF squadron but his airfield gets hit by erusean bombers and has to go shoot them down, and then goes to kill some stuff for a few missions until this massive drone called an arsenal bird turns up and beats the shit out of the osean forces, so they decide to send trigger alone to rescue the former osean president from the space elevator

the rescue goes horribly because the landing team gets massacred, and then they launch uavs at the space elevator, and then the oseans try to explode the space elevator and the former osean president doesn't like that and turns back to go back to it but then he gets exploded by a missile from a UAV that looks like Trigger's plane. trigger gets blamed for it and gets court martialled and dishonourably discharged and all that, and sent to a prison where he'll never fly again

except the prison has the wonderful idea to put the prisoners in fighter jets so they can decieve erusea and lure them to a fake airfield, and it's fine because the aircraft have their weapons locked, but then erusea decides to bomb both the fake airfield so they decide to unlock the weapons on the fighters and for some reason none of the prisoners attack their captors and instead valiantly fight off the eruseans

the prison warden decides "hey these convicts are fuckin stupid" so he sends them on increasingly dangerous missions with basically nothing stopping them from escaping, but none of them opt to escape and instead fight in these missions. eventually all the prisoners get pardoned and trigger gets sent to another actual squadron despite everyone still thinking he killed the former president

so he goes to the new squadron and they do all sorts of funky shit like blowing up oil rigs and destroying ICBM silos and attacking a submarine and attacking a naval fleat and attacking the same submarine again and this time destroying it and eventually they manage to attack and capture the erusean capital while simultaneously destroying erusea's network of spy satellites. but erusea decides to destroy osea's spy satellites and the debris destroys all the other satellites so all the communications are down and nobody knows anything and erusea has split into violent well armed warring factions

trigger and their squadron are not having fun because their commander was killed while they were capturing the Erusean capital but they decide to escort a defecting Erusean general through said erusean capital, and he tells them about how they used a drone to frame Trigger for murdering the ex-president and then he just. dies as soon as the mission ends for no apparent reason

then they decide to go to an island that was supposed to be under osean control so they can resupply and maybe link back up with osean command but the osean forces are fucked and retreating and also the prison squadron is there but they have no planes and trigger has to save everyone

after this the squadron STILL has no supplies so they attack a castle to get supplies and maybe commit a few war crimes along the way

then they decide "let's go to the space elevator again because it's a satellite now or something" and they go and fight at the space elevator and win, but then two new drones arrive and try to upload their schematics so they can continue the war, and trigger has to shoot them both down, except when they explode they become smaller and trigger has to shoot them down again, and one of them decides it's gonna fly through the tunnels leading to the space elevator, so trigger follows it through the tunnels and shoots it down under the space elevator and then flies out through the space elevator and wins the war and everyone's happy (except the eruseans)

that is uh. interesting. its a lot to take in and makes me wonder "why didnt they just build more rockets" tbh

[ghostwarriorrrr]

🇹🇷 Turkish Armed Forces

[ultrajaphunter]

Over the Past Few Days, the IDF Ground Forces Have Directed over 150 Attacks using Fighter Jets, Helicopter Gunships and UAVs to Eliminate Terrorists and Damage Enemy Infrastructure

[ninjacex]

What Is the Scope In Aeronautical Engineering?

Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical engineering is a branch of engineering that focuses on the design, development, testing, and maintenance of aircraft, including airplanes, helicopters, and other flying machines. It is a challenging and exciting field that combines knowledge of physics, mathematics, and materials science to create aircraft that can fly safely and efficiently. Aeronautical engineers work on a wide range of technologies, including propulsion systems, aerodynamics, avionics, and materials. Their work is essential for ensuring that aircraft operate smoothly, whether for commercial, defense, or research purposes.

Aeronautical engineering is a highly specialized field, and the scope of this profession is broad, both in India and globally. With rapid advancements in aviation technology and the increasing demand for air travel and space exploration, aeronautical engineers have a bright future ahead.

Scope of Aeronautical Engineering Globally

Globally, the aerospace industry is one of the most innovative and dynamic sectors, continuously evolving with advancements in technology. The scope of aeronautical engineering is vast in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, and China, which are home to many aerospace giants like Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and NASA. These companies and agencies offer exciting career opportunities for aeronautical engineers in research, development, manufacturing, and testing of aircraft and spacecraft.

Scope of Aeronautical Engineering in India

In India, the scope of aeronautical engineering has been steadily growing, particularly with the country's focus on developing its aerospace and defense sectors. Several factors contribute to the increasing demand for aeronautical engineers in India:

1. Growing Aviation Sector:

India's aviation industry is one of the fastest-growing in the world. The rising demand for air travel, coupled with the government's initiatives like the UDAN scheme (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), which aims to make air travel affordable for the common citizen, has led to a surge in the number of aircraft in operation. This growth has created a significant demand for skilled aeronautical engineers to design, maintain, and ensure the safety of these aircraft.

2. Expansion of Aerospace and Defense:

India's aerospace and defense sectors are expanding rapidly. The Indian government has been focusing on indigenous manufacturing of aircraft, helicopters, and defense equipment under the "Make in India" initiative. This has led to increased opportunities for aeronautical engineers in organizations like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). These organizations require aeronautical engineers to work on projects involving the development of fighter jets, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and other defense-related technologies.

3. Space Exploration and ISRO:

India’s space exploration program, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has made remarkable achievements over the years. Aeronautical engineers play a crucial role in ISRO’s projects, including satellite launches, space missions, and the development of spacecraft. With ambitious missions like Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, ISRO offers exciting career opportunities for aeronautical engineers who wish to contribute to space exploration.

4. Private Aerospace Companies:

In addition to government organizations, the private aerospace sector in India is also growing. Companies like Tata Aerospace and Defence, Mahindra Aerospace, and Larsen & Toubro are involved in manufacturing aerospace components and systems. These companies are providing new opportunities for aeronautical engineers in areas such as research and development, production, and testing of aircraft components.

5. Job Opportunities Abroad:

Aeronautical engineers from India also have excellent opportunities to work abroad. Many Indian engineers are employed by global aerospace companies like Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed Martin. Indian aeronautical engineers are in demand because of their strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and English proficiency.

Job Roles in Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical engineers can take up a variety of job roles depending on their specialization and interests. Some of the key job roles in this field include:

1. Design Engineer:

Design engineers are responsible for creating the blueprints of aircraft and their components. They use computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop new aircraft designs, ensuring that they are efficient, safe, and cost-effective.

2. Flight Test Engineer:

Flight test engineers are involved in testing aircraft to ensure they meet safety standards and perform well under different conditions. They analyze flight data, evaluate the performance of various aircraft systems, and make recommendations for improvements.

3. Aerodynamics Engineer:

Aerodynamics engineers focus on how air flows around an aircraft. They work on improving the aerodynamic efficiency of aircraft to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency. This role is crucial for designing high-performance aircraft.

4. Propulsion Engineer:

Propulsion engineers work on aircraft engines and propulsion systems. They design, test, and improve engines to ensure that they provide enough thrust for the aircraft to fly efficiently. They may work with jet engines, turboprops, or even rocket engines for space exploration.

5. Maintenance Engineer: Maintenance engineers are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing aircraft to ensure they are safe to fly. They work closely with airlines and aviation companies to keep aircraft in good working condition.

6. Avionics Engineer:

Avionics engineers work on the electronic systems in aircraft, such as communication systems, navigation systems, and autopilot functions. They design, test, and maintain these systems to ensure they function reliably.

Salary and Career Growth

In India, the starting salary for aeronautical engineers ranges from ₹4 to ₹8 lakh per annum, depending on the organization and the engineer’s qualifications. With experience, salaries can increase significantly, with senior engineers and managers earning upwards of ₹15 to ₹20 lakh per annum. Engineers working for global aerospace companies or in high-demand sectors like defense and space exploration can earn even higher salaries.

Career growth in aeronautical engineering is promising. With experience, engineers can move into leadership positions such as project manager, team lead, or department head. Further studies, such as a master’s degree or PhD, can open up research and academic career opportunities.

[propicsmedia]

Watch Allied aircraft: NATO’s nuclear deterrence capability.  Watch Allied aircraft take to the skies over Europe to exercise NATO’s nuclear deterrence capability. Thirteen Allies are participating in NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon, a long-planned, routine training activity that is hosted by a different NATO Ally each year. Around 2,000 military personnel from eight airbases and a variety of aircraft types, including nuclear-capable jets, bombers, fighter escorts, refuelling aircraft and planes capable of reconnaissance and electronic warfare from Allied air forces are taking part in the exercise to test NATO’s nuclear deterrent. The 2024 iteration involves training flights mainly over host countries Belgium and the Netherlands as well as over Denmark, the United Kingdom and the North Sea. The exercise runs from 14 to 24 October 2024. #steadfastnoon #NATO Nuclear #defense #defence #ColonelBunch #alliedforces #aircraft #fighterjets #airforce #f35 #f-35 #nuclearresponse #Natoalliedforces #military #netherlands “Steadfast Noon is our annual live-fly exercise where we demonstrate nuclear deterrence. This year, we're using 60 aircraft from 13 nations, roughly 2000 personnel involved in this year's exercise coming together as one team again to deliver the deterrent capability that the Alliance needs.” (02:45) SOUNDBITE – COLONEL DANIEL BUNCH – CHIEF OF NATO NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED POWERS EUROPE (SHAPE) “During Steadfast Noon, we look at all the procedures that we use to bring this mission together. We start with mission planning, we go through those procedures and we provide a very robust scenario to look at the modern threats that we would face. We transition then into a week where we would fly, and execute the mission.” (03:03) SOUNDBITE – COLONEL DANIEL BUNCH – CHIEF OF NATO NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED POWERS EUROPE (SHAPE) “New this year is certainly the inclusion of the F-35A aircraft. The Netherlands was the first nation to bring this ability, bring this platform to #shape the forefront. They've been the leader in this and have certified the aircraft. They're completely ready, and they're demonstrating it here this year. On top of that, we're bringing together different capabilities, particularly #f35 maritime and multi-domain aspects that we would need to achieve this mission.” (03:28) SOUNDBITE – COLONEL DANIEL BUNCH – CHIEF OF NATO NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED POWERS EUROPE (SHAPE) “So with the F-35, we are constantly looking at how we would evolve this mission, with new capabilities brings new tactics and new procedures. We look at those constantly, one of the lessons that we will learn out of this exercise specifically is how we will incorporate the F-35 in that role. We've been looking at this for a long time, the F-35 is certainly not new, but it is new to this mission, and we will look and take advantage of every opportunity we have, particularly in this exercise to learn the lessons that we can to improve.” (03:59) SOUNDBITE – COLONEL DANIEL BUNCH – CHIEF OF NATO NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED POWERS EUROPE (SHAPE) “Russia’s continued rhetoric on nuclear weapons is something that we keep a close eye on. We continually keep a close eye on their capabilities as well. There certainly has not been a nuclear employment in Ukraine, the threats that Russia is making and constantly makes in that realm are concerning. What we also look at and things that we look at are particularly things like UAVs, one-way attack drones, because we have to protect this mission and protect the populations in the NATO countries. One particular thing we're looking at Steadfast Noon this year is again those capabilities that we're seeing globally, not just in Ukraine, but globally. And what would we call emerging and disruptive technologies, those technologies that could pose a threat not only to the safety or security of our weapons, but the effectiveness of our mission.” (04:45) SOUNDBITE – COLONEL DANIEL BUNCH – CHIEF OF NATO NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED POWERS EUROPE (SHAPE) “During this exercise, there are no nuclear weapons involved. I know that sounds interesting. Having a nuclear exercise with no nuclear weapons involved. We use simulated assets, we use simulated procedures where we need to ensure the safety because we also want to test things during an exercise and we can't do that with live weapons.” (05:04) SOUNDBITE – COLONEL DANIEL BUNCH – CHIEF OF NATO NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED POWERS EUROPE (SHAPE) “NATO is certainly not new to nuclear deterrence. The Alliance just celebrated its 75th anniversary, and NATO has been a nuclear alliance nearly that entire time. Steadfast Noon has been an exercise around for over two decades. We will continue to modify the exercise, to address the modern threats that we all face. But in the meantime, we will maintain safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrence for the Alliance.”

[girlactionfigure]

🇮🇱QATAR, IRAN THREATS, SYRIAN REBELS? - Real time from Israel  

SRAEL REALTIME - Connecting to Israel in Realtime

✡️ Shavua tov, wishing all good, safe, peaceful week - success for our soldiers, return of our hostages.

▪️AFTERMATH OF AMSTERDAM POGROM.. all Israelis found.  Foreign Minister Sa’ar visited with PM of Netherlands.  Israeli govt. departments warned Netherlands authorities in advance of warnings and plans on social media - and were ignored.  But continued reports of harassment and threats.  

.. A Maccabi fan to Ch. 14: They were waiting for us, terrorists on every street corner and simply tore apart every Israeli that came their way. We were beaten, humiliated, stabbed, run over. They literally drove on sidewalks in order to run over Jews. Until the Fanatics organization came out to protect the beaten, no one helped us, the police ignored everything that was happening.

.. Foreign Minister Sa’ar: When people shouted in the streets of Amsterdam, Paris and London - "The intifada is global", what did they think it meant? Europe must wake up! 

.. Mayor of Amsterdam: We decided to conduct an independent investigation into the events of the night in Amsterdam.

▪️QATAR.. stops mediating between Israel and Hamas and, according to unverified reports, even expels the leader(s) of Hamas from its territory.

.. Hamas issued a denial through several affiliated media outlets and asserted that claims of Qatar requesting senior Hamas officials to leave the country are false.

.. Qatar neither confirms nor denies.

.. Republican Senator Marco Rubio sent a letter with his colleagues to US Sec State Blinken and US Attorney General Garland, calling for a change in policy towards Qatar and for the freezing of financial assets belonging to senior Hamas leaders, including Khaled Mashal and other officials residing in Qatar.

▪️INT. CRIMINAL COURT.. A formal investigation has been opened against the prosecutor of the Hague Court Karim Khan into allegations of sexual misconduct.  Khan recommend arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and DM Gallant.

🔹IRAN THREATENS MEDITERRANEAN SEA TRAFFIC? Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami: ’98% of Israel's economy depends on the sea. If the ports of the Zionist entity are destroyed and the Mediterranean becomes unsafe, that alone could bring down Israel.’

🔹IRAN TARGETED TRUMP?  ABC News: Three indictments will be filed against suspects accused of conspiring to assassinate President Trump and Iranian-opposition figures. The three have connections to the Iranian regime.

.. Iranian Foreign Ministry: We deny the claims that Iran had any role in the attempted assassination of American officials. This is a repulsive and baseless conspiracy by Zionist elements.

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⭕HEZBOLLAH SHOT DOWN.. Hezbollah in an official announcement: we shot down an Israeli Hermes 450 UAV in the skies over Deir Sarian in southern Lebanon.  After that, an Israeli fighter jet attacked the crash site.

♦️LEBANON - over Shabbat the IDF continued airstrikes across Lebanon, more attacks on Dahieh area, Beirut, Tyre, Sidon, and Baalbek.  Buildings leveled.

♦️JUDEA-SAMARIA - over Shabbat counter-terror ops in Tubas and Kalandia, with a siege of a building in Tubas - major firefight.

♦️ISRAEL HELPS SYRIAN REBELS?  Syrian opposition sources reported Israeli jets attacked Saraqib, on positions in front of Syrian rebels timed with a rebel artillery attack.