Russian bear v pc-9

[Garfield]

Interesting view from a retired Defence Forces general:

"State would need 16 fighter jets for full air defence capability, expert says"

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/state-would-need-16-fighter-jets-for-full-air-defence-capability-expert-says-1.4184846

[Garfield]

They're at it again...

https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-51835335

[WaYSidE]

Turns out the 'Ex' soviet union 'wanna bee' flyovers are not spying on UK defenses.

They trying to figure when the A class will be delivered.

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[Georgeconna]

Looking for undersea internet cables this side of the Pond apparently hence the circular tracks of the south west of Ireland last week.

 

[PorkyP]

12 hours ago, WaYSidE said:

Turns out the 'Ex' soviet union 'wanna bee' flyovers are not spying on UK defenses.

They trying to figure when the A class will be delivered.

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Nah....looking for a decent supply of sardines.....

[Garfield]

https://www.forces.net/news/raf-typhoons-intercept-russian-bombers-third-time-week

A pair of TU-160 Blackjack strategic bombers this time, so nothing to do with maritime reconnaissance.