Recent content by Spitfire9

Not so much a case of 'continuing the war to the last Ukrainian' but more a case of 'continuing the war to the last ruble' now. The draft 2027 Russian budget proposes a 27% increase in spending on the war and reductions in spending on health and education of around 7%. Additional taxes on...

It's a mad, mad world. Russia is suffering a fuel shortage due to attacks on its refineries.As a consequence export of diesel fuel was suspended. The US is suffering high diesel prices due to its attacks on Iran cutting off crude supplies from the Gulf, presenting a risk to Republican candidates...

You got item 1 wrong. The US did not start the war in Ukraine. The US did not attack Ukraine. Another country did. Worst mistake Putin has made during his rule.

https://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=14491 Any chance for Hurjet?

An evil human being meets his deserved end? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/russian-war-criminal-who-tortured-ukrainian-pows-reportedly-blown-up/ar-AA2dva4B?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=6ac21edd0c2b4cc890ac73ae163d968f&ei=14

Without Patriot missiles Ukraine cannot stop Russian ballistic missiles. Can Russia stop Ukrainian ballistic missiles with S400 and S500??

The BAE Systems demonstrator will use EJ200 engines. First flight expected end 2027/early 2028. EJ200 uses single crystal blade technology so I guess the GCAP engine will use that technology. In terms of designed/built/run/in testing/certificated what is the current position with TF6000...

https://www.itv.com/news/2026-10-02/architect-of-wagner-group-arson-attack-to-pay-victims-more-than-160000 The Russian hybrid war against the UK... I think the man was sent to prison for 17 years.

According to the UK MOD 2,090 Russians were lost in one day recently. A tragic new record.

I wonder if India would accept the work share arrangement that Germany refused to accept. If India had the capability to take on most of the the roles offered to Germany there could be a smooth revival of FCAS. France would need to take on the roles beyond India's capability. India could take on...

A mass killing attempt by an Omani airline pilot is thwarted... https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/diverted-flydubai-flight-israel-was-not-hijacking-incident-israeli-prime-2026-09-30/

So long as the US supports Israel and opposes all attempts to pressure Israel into respecting the rights of others, Israel will be free to act as it wants.

A few days ago the Indian Minister of Defence expressed hope that AMCA would fly within 2 years. I do not understand why since is is reported that whoever is contracted to build 6 prototypes will have to fly the first one within 30 months of contract signature. Evaluation of proposals by...

A light attack Hurjet + Kaan is a possibility except that Kaan is much heavier than F-16. If Indonesia had not committed to Kaan, KF-21 would be a better replacement for F-16 but Rafale covers that medium weight category. T-50/FA-50 would be a good replacement for Hawk, wouldn't it? Indonesia...

5 men have been arrested near the RAF base at Fairford, southern England. The men are suspected of explosives offences and terrorism offences. The base is also used by the USAF. https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/security-increased-us-fairford-air-base-england-2026-09-27/