Clark Griswold

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The Onion had it right all the way back in ‘14 https://www.theonion.com/iranian-team-openly-working-on-bomb-in-negotiating-room-1819577235 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Because this is a good idea… Detroit murder suspect out on bond accused in fourth killing https://www.foxnews.com/us/detroit-murder-suspect-bond-accused-fourth-killing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yup, this Tom Clancy / Dale Brown scenario would have to have some serious gains in operational capability by the PLAN but it would not have to be a CBG necessarily I could see them having enough capability to deploy surface combatants, subs, AWACS, land based fighters, tankers, seaplanes (that would interesting for light resupply if the RN subs precluded initial naval resupply), etc… Draws a lot of their capabilities to a far flung potential ally but crawl before you walk, if they are serious about power projection a little practice would not hurt All that said I’m not for another fight over the Falklands, they are British by history and won in battle but it’s worth speculating on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

M2 covered the flybys but that makes me wonder about a variation on Falklands 2.0, what if the Chinese decided to intervene? Test their equipment, people and tactics by using their own CBG to deter intervention by the US and defeat/intimidate the RN? That could detract even from a USN response to a Taiwan incursion as they don’t need CVN based air power there but in supporting Argentina in a Falklands 2.0 they likely draw away 1 USN CBG while their primary objective is being prosecuted #redstormrising2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah, that’s a debrief item for them ;-) but I found it interesting the idea of a modernized and well equipped Argentinian force with PRC weapons and how well it would do in an invasion scenario Single mainly AI driven DCS scenarios I think can give a bit o’ insight into tactical/operational outcomes but it’s the strategic aspects that I doubt any readily available combat simulation software could simulate and hence give a better combat simulation… still I thought a bit more about it from the aggressors perspective after watching those two videos and I think had the Argies had TBM or stand off cruise missile capability to hit the Typhoons in shelters, destroy their runways, EW radars, ships in port, etc… they might fare better. That is if launched from a total strategic surprise with a rapidly mustered invasion force immediately following it. They (Argentina) had and may still have Condor II missiles, an updated version of this would be a real threat methinks for the UK defending the Falklands If they chose aggression again, they would have to favor force preservation in the opening fight while trying to eliminate the garrisoned forces there now with stand off fires, then overwhelm the more capable survivors with what they have Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Watched these DCS gameplays on a Falklands 2.0 scenario(s), found them a tad interesting: and a future scenario

Doubt they do (the admin) but as to fighters my WAG is the PLAAF is / might be interested in seeing how the Brits react and gathering technical data on NATO systems, tactics, etc... No doubt the Chinese produced JF-17s (if the Argies choose to acquire will insist on ones with little Pakistani involvement as Myanmar is less than happy with their JF-17s with serious problems) will be there to gather trons on Typhoon radar, ECM, Meteor missile capes, etc... How applicable to a potential Taiwan scenario is that? Don't know but the partial analogy to their desire to take an island 90 nm from their coast is there

A few JF-17s aren’t likely to let them conquer the Falklands but I wonder if the PLA would wanna try a rehearsal there before they try in their own backyard Argentina Wants to Buy Chinese Fighter Jets https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2023/03/16/argentina-wants-to-buy-chinese-fighter-jets/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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How not to fight a war:

Interested story from the good old days https://theaviationgeekclub.com/foxhound-vs-blackbird-former-mig-31-pilot-explains-how-to-intercept-and-shoot-down-an-sr-71-mach-3-spy-plane/amp/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Copy all @Lawman @DirkDigglerand I think those are likely causes not the platform per se It's a mixed bag of reviews on it, some articles said it did well in Syria (lower threat environment) and then there's the disappointing performance in Ukraine, seems from scanning a few it's a matter of training, tactics and modern sub-systems versus overall concept. Not rooting for Russian AF also just to state that clearly as they are the only ones flying it there.

The Fullback is not having a great record in Ukraine-Russian war: Russia's Su-34 Fullback Fighter-Bomber: Paper Tiger or Killer in Ukraine? - 19FortyFive Kinda surprised but article gives some ideas about why that is, lack of modern weapons for the platform, training, friendly fire, mx issues, etc... but still interesting it has not been more survivable. Is the heavy fighter/bomber concept viable? Our version that was used heavily in combat, the F-105 in Vietnam, is largely derided but I think if you look at the whole record in context the Thud actually did well considering its design and the threats it faced (it flew 75% of the strikes over North Vietnam) and still had a slightly better than 1 to 1 kill ratio against MiGs (27.5 vs 17). All that said, is this just a fault of the Su-34 not being equipped with the modern systems to fight/survive and supported by the other enabling assets or is the concept wrong?

Good read on a decent idea methinks but likely low order of probability: Here’s How Feasible The U.K. Giving Eurofighters To Ukraine Actually Is (thedrive.com) Not a bad livery for it though...

As long as CAs keep flying premium solving their problems for them I doubt anything Unless APA and the AA flight crews stop flying premium they (management) are not under enough pressure Just my two cents from the outside on MLOA Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not saying you said that, I should have phrased it better but besides Russia or China who else could fly a UAV in that area? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Really? Looking at the range from the PRC, I don't think they have anything that could make the round trip... Russia? Fox is now saying it was Fox-2'd at 40k

This is exactly what homeless people need, more weed and booze... Canadian city councilor asks for 'weed and alcohol' donations for homeless camp, calls the donations 'incredible' - TheBlaze It sounds like an episode of Trailer Park Boys...

It's real

Same. I don’t get the ambivalence towards fixing problems in our own house and neighborhood vs some sort of St George in retirement syndrome where we go looking for very difficult if not impossible missions 7,000 miles from home. USA, Canada plus 2 regional neighbors with reasonable goals (secure major port, gov buildings in capital, distribute aid, etc…) should be feasible for phase 1. Phase 2 long term development plan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So, there's a country starting to dissolve in our hemisphere, not far from our shores and I've been casually following the story. It's awful, it's becoming a problem spilling over its borders and starting to directly affect us vis a vis illegal immigration and becoming an ungoverned space that will become a base for illegal activities throughout the Caribbean and Americas. Do we intervene, stabilize and prevent the collapse of the state? I'm fairly cynical on the idea of nation building but I'm not for letting problems just build in our sphere and letting us be affected by them when we could prevent it. I'm not sure it's nation building we should do versus just plain old occupation / stabilization and stating this is done in the interest of the USA, not bending logic and trying to spin it but just stating matter of fact we're doing this to prevent a larger humanitarian problem and reasonably trying to help the Haitians. Fear, violence and chaos grip Haiti as gangs seize control | PBS News Weekend Other nations have said they would help or participate in a stabilization operation, the UN would be involved, and the goals would be very realistic. Thoughts?

China acting a bit like a little kid... China is mad at the US for blasting its suspected spy balloon, but a few years ago, state TV bragged its fighter pilots could shoot one down (msn.com)

I think your point is valid but I think sometimes there is value in stirring the pot. He’s a 4 star of a MAJCOM, he expressed the martial spirit and perhaps awkwardly a bit inspired his troops I think he was trying to channel this We need not always be reserved and restrained, letting our foes and competitors know that we are ready and on some level itching for fight is a good way to nurture deterrence Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk