The red phone rang repeatedly. It was The Phone — the phone designated for calls that went well beyond the classification of “urgent.” This phone was used to signal the end of the world. 832 more words
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The F-35 for Canada?
David Pugliese, writing in the Ottawa Citizen, says that “On Aug. 30, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence and Airbus Defence and Space informed the Canadian government of their decision to withdraw from Canada’s future fighter competition. 869 more words
Poor procurement processes, corruption causes Educational deficit in Lagos, says Banwo
A consultant, Mr Kolawole Banwo has said facilities in Lagos schools remained dilapidated as a result of poor procurement processes and corrupt contracting of educational projects. 400 more words
Suspect arrested in Florida death of Canadian Armed Forces aerospace control operator
A suspect from Tallahassee has been arrested over the death of a NORAD aerospace control operator, who died on Monday after being assaulted in Florida the day before. 572 more words
Canadian CF-18 fighter jets help intercept two Russian bombers near Alaska, NORAD say
NORAD says they intercepted two Russian bombers in the Beaufort Sea near Alaska yesterday.
In a press release, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, the Canadian-American organization tasked with monitoring and protecting the airspace around the two countries, said four fighter aircraft — two Canadian CF-18s and two American F-22s — intercepted the Russian Tu-95 Bear H bombers on August 8. 284 more words
How to Get Rid of a Captain in Four Weeks
During the Korean War, I was in the Army with a speciality as a Radar Repairman in Battery C 96th Anti-Aircraft Artillery. However, due to shortage of personnel, I also was the Chief Radar Operator. 805 more words
Is the F-35 a 6th generation fighter?
There are a lot of definitions of jet fighter “generations.” I think that one of the most commonly accepted was published by the semi-official Air Force Magazine… 885 more words
