http://www.priznajem.hr/izdvojeno/loso-ma-kakva-rusija-sad-napadom-siriju-poslao-poruku-drugoj-sili/ By attacking the air base in Syria with cruise missiles, US have basically started a war. Putin's response to Trump, having warned that the move harmed US-Russian relations, is definetly a cause for concern. What can be expected now? Is the next move on the US president? Is this a hasty move of mr. … Continue reading (Ret.)Adm. Davor Domazet Lošo – by attacking Syria, US have sent a message to a power other than Russia
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Aircraft carrier proposal
Aircraft carrier has to be able to do following things: a) carry as many aircraft as possible b) launch them as quickly as possible c) recover them as quickly as possible d) have as many aircraft on deck as possible While ski ramp is simpler, more reliable, and is safer than catapult-assisted takeoff, it … Continue reading Aircraft carrier proposal
On US defense budget
While Chinese and Russian defense budgets are incomplete, so is the US defense budget. In reality, US defense sprending is between 1 and 1,4 trillion USD a year, that is 6,3 to 8,8 % of US GDP of 15,974 trillion USD as opposed to the base budget of 711 billion USD in 2012 (or 4,5 … Continue reading On US defense budget
On AviationIntel F-22 vs Typhoon article
http://aviationintel.com/2012/07/28/in-response-to-reports-of-simulated-f-22-raptor-kills-by-german-eurofighters/ While author is indeed correct that training sorties do not necessarily mean that one type of aircraft is superior, multiple sorties can, when analyzed properly and assuming that setup is known, provide some information about respective fighter's capabilities. Huge control surfaces and thrust vectoring are useful for high-altitude and low-speed maneuvers, not in … Continue reading On AviationIntel F-22 vs Typhoon article
Al-Quaeda now a US ally in Syria
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/opinion/alqaeda-now-a-us-ally-in-syria-20120910-25oby.html (article follows) While we reflect on the 11th anniversary of the al Qaeda attacks on American soil, there is a blinding light that may obscure our view: this sworn enemy now fights hand in hand with the US against the Syrian regime. The historic State of the Union address by US president George W. … Continue reading Al-Quaeda now a US ally in Syria
US looking to a new generation fighter
http://www.wnd.com/2012/11/u-s-looking-to-new-generation-fighter/ Despite F-22 choking its pilots – issue that may not have been solved even now – and F-35 having more problems than all European armaments programmes put together, US Department of Defense has decided that work should begin on a new stealth aircraft. It is easy to understand why – with F-22 out of … Continue reading US looking to a new generation fighter
How F-35 is destroying USAF (and other air forces)
F-35 is the latest technological wonder-weapon of United States Air Force. It is advertised as a "do-it-all" LO fighter, which is supposed to carry out a list of diverse missions, such as interception of enemy aircraft, fleet defense, tactical bombing of static targets, close air support, ground interdiction, reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, acting as a forward air controller, carrying … Continue reading How F-35 is destroying USAF (and other air forces)
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