The Marine's have been watching for sure. I think they got rid of all their tank units a few years ago. Assume everyone's just a mechanized infantry drone squad now.GORDON wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:00 pm I cant help but think the US forces are watching the Drone Wars.... Ukraine, Huthis, this, and taking a lot of notes.
I wouldn't be entirely surprised if we cancelled the next-next aircraft carrier, for a drone robot ship.
Drone swarm is a shitload cheaper than a single $10M missile.
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Back in '92, during an exercise in the Med, my ship accidentally slammed a Sparrow missile into the bridge of an allied ship (wasn't my fault).
Rumor has it we had peeps over there to help.... but also assess how effective our missile was in a real-world situation.
That's what I picture a lot of. Nondescript peeps crawling around looking at damage, getting statements, collecting data.
Rumor has it we had peeps over there to help.... but also assess how effective our missile was in a real-world situation.
That's what I picture a lot of. Nondescript peeps crawling around looking at damage, getting statements, collecting data.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
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Imagine the data they get watching these Cold War machines fighting where and who they were designed for. Wild stuff.
Our poor F-22, she gets to watch Bradley, Abrahams, Javelin having all the fun. F-35i probably has ace pilots after last nights attack. While Ms. F-22 is stuck shooting down weather balloons.
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Ronald Reagan was smiling about the Iron Dome's effectiveness this weekend.
I think we're definitely going to see new tech based on the drone/missile attack. The ability to stop swarms will be a top features.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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President, PM, and other officials dead in a helicopter crash.
Israel says, "Wasn't me."
The president's nickname was "The Butcher of Tehran". I'm guessing not a lot of tears being shed in Iran today.
Israel says, "Wasn't me."
The president's nickname was "The Butcher of Tehran". I'm guessing not a lot of tears being shed in Iran today.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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Snap elections being held.
I would guess sanity wants Masoud Pezeshkian to win. He's the reformer.
I would guess sanity wants Masoud Pezeshkian to win. He's the reformer.
During nationwide protests against Amini’s death in 2022, Pezeshkian said in an interview with Iran’s IRINN TV: “It is our fault. We want to implement religious faith through the use of force. This is scientifically impossible.”
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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Intel says Iran wants to assassinate Trump.
No connection to the recent attempt.
If you're looking for silver linings for a Trump victory, this is one. Iran wanting him dead is actually a pretty strong endorsement.
No connection to the recent attempt.
If you're looking for silver linings for a Trump victory, this is one. Iran wanting him dead is actually a pretty strong endorsement.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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Hay cool lots of americans are as sane as Iran.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
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The biggest loser with Syria falling is Iran.
Also, there's a movement going on in Iran that implies we'll see some change there too. This is just one video, but there are more out there.
Also, there's a movement going on in Iran that implies we'll see some change there too. This is just one video, but there are more out there.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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Ditto.
I don't think we're "at war" though and I hope we're not on the road there.
Interesting fact: Hezbollah has not fired a single rocket at Israel since Israel began bombing Iran. That's weird, no? Your source of weapons and money is being attacked and you just sit quietly watching?
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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So, it appears a lot of extreme left wingers are now on team Iran. Seriously, keep telling me how the people on the fringes aren't essentially in cults.
Gays and women rooting for Hamas and Iran should get all expenses paid trips to the Middle East. After all, what could they possibly have to fear, right? Trump, Israel, and the U.S. are the "bad guys"...
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Meanwhile, it looks like Trump is actually trying to not escalate this beyond the strikes. Ball's in Iran's court. They can simply focus on Israel or force the U.S. to get involved.
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Gays and women rooting for Hamas and Iran should get all expenses paid trips to the Middle East. After all, what could they possibly have to fear, right? Trump, Israel, and the U.S. are the "bad guys"...
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Meanwhile, it looks like Trump is actually trying to not escalate this beyond the strikes. Ball's in Iran's court. They can simply focus on Israel or force the U.S. to get involved.
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"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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True story. It feels like the majority of their population no longer wants the government to maintain power. They want reform and freedom. Thus, I think their government is doing anything it can to hang on. They cannot have much left though. All of these missiles being fired and the Israeli airstrikes hitting what really wasn't the largest military... Plus, they don't have the numbers to enforce a conscription army.
I did enjoy watching their spin the past few days:
Iranians were reporting their government said they had completely destroyed the U.S. base in Qatar. The truth is that they warned Qatar before the attack so there wouldn't be casualties. Same thing they did when the U.S. killed that general years ago.
Now Trump announces a ceasefire deal, and Iran said no deal was in place...BUT if Israel stops attacking at this exact time, they'll stop too.
I did enjoy watching their spin the past few days:
Iranians were reporting their government said they had completely destroyed the U.S. base in Qatar. The truth is that they warned Qatar before the attack so there wouldn't be casualties. Same thing they did when the U.S. killed that general years ago.
Now Trump announces a ceasefire deal, and Iran said no deal was in place...BUT if Israel stops attacking at this exact time, they'll stop too.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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I laughed:
And...the ceasefire is over. Trump is pretty pissed and he's right. "12 hours until the ceasefire" doesn't mean launch as many attacks as you can in those 12 hours.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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And now the ceasefire is back on and holding.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell