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Michael Hill is Program Manager of College Workforce Programs at the Unmanned Safety Institute.  The Unmanned Safety Institute or USI is an approved training partner of ASTM International and the International Business Aviation Council. The Institute is dedicated to improving safety in unmanned aviation by applying time-honored aviation safety practices to unmanned aircraft systems. USI accomplishes this mission by developing workforce readiness programs, providing training to UAS crews, and helping flight service providers meet their safety goals. Michael is a certified UAV pilot in three countries with over 6,000 flight hours and more than 7,800 successful, incident-free missions as a Remote Pilot-in-Command. He holds industry and safety certifications from FEMA, OSHA, NIST, and USI. He is a highly sought-after public speaker and industry influencer, passionate about sharing his expertise on UAV technology applications for land, air, and sea operations. He brings a wealth of experience to USI, including aerial mapping, telecom and wind turbine inspections, oil and gas and critical infrastructure assessments, search and rescue operations, as well as involvement with state and federal regulations. An active advocate for the drone industry, he has served as the Policy and Legislative Chairman for the North Central Texas Council of Governments UAS Taskforce and as the Training Officer for the North Texas Public Safety Unmanned Response Team.  Additionally, he holds the role of 2nd Lieutenant and the former Director of Unmanned Operations for the Texas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. In this addition of the Drone Radio Show, Michael talks about the Unmanned Safety Institute and how it helps prepare students for viable careers in the drone industry.

For our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Director Jeremiah Karpowicz talks with Xplorate CEO and Founder Ronnie Fahy. They discuss the overall impact drones have had on the aviation industry, as well as the use of drones in offshore operations and utilities inspections, the impact of regulations on uncrewed operations, and AI's role in the future of UAV-based commercial work.

**** VIDEO EN NUESTRO CANAL DE YOUTUBE **** https://youtube.com/live/TNU59X5Wb-0 +++++ Hazte con nuestras camisetas en https://www.bhmshop.app +++++ #Actualidad #GuerraDeUcrania #geopolítica 7/5/2025 En esta edición de Frente de Batalla con Anfisa Motora, José María Rodríguez y Francisco García Campa, analizamos el despliegue multidimensional de Ucrania en una fecha simbólica para Rusia: el 9 de mayo, el llamado "Día de la Victoria". Desde el Mar Negro hasta Kursk, el frente se sacude con ataques quirúrgicos, incursiones transfronterizas y una nueva generación de drones cazadores de defensas aéreas. ▶️ ¿Está cambiando la naturaleza del combate con los UAV armados específicamente para destruir sistemas antiaéreos? ▶️ ¿Por qué la incursión en Tetkino representa una amenaza simbólica y táctica para Moscú? Rusia responde con represión interna, censura y rumores de una ofensiva de primavera... pero sin avances estratégicos claros. ▶️ ¿Está el Kremlin atrapado en un callejón sin salida operacional? ▶️ ¿Puede permitirse otra “victoria simbólica” sin hechos sobre el terreno? Además: Actividad naval en el Mar Negro: ataques a infraestructura logística y buques militares. Bélgorod y Kursk bajo fuego: ¿se está abriendo un nuevo frente en suelo ruso? ▶️ ¿Estamos presenciando el principio del desgaste estructural del poder militar ruso? ▶️ ¿Cómo afecta esto al equilibrio regional y al respaldo occidental a Kiev? Todo esto y más, con el análisis riguroso y sin concesiones de Frente de Batalla. Síguenos en redes sociales para estar al tanto de todas nuestras coberturas: YouTube – ‪@BELLUMARTISACTUALIDADMILITAR‬ Blog – https://bellumartishistoriamilitar.blogspot.com/ X (Twitter) – @bellumartis Telegram – https://t.me/bellumartishistoriamilitar Escúchanos y suscríbete en tu plataforma favorita: Spotify | iVoox | Apple Podcasts | YouTube COMPRA EN AMAZON CON EL ENLACE DE BHM Y AYUDANOS ************** https://amzn.to/3ZXUGQl ************* Si queréis apoyar a Bellumartis Historia Militar e invitarnos a un café o u una cerveza virtual por nuestro trabajo, podéis visitar nuestro PATREON https://www.patreon.com/bellumartis o en PAYPALhttps://www.paypal.me/bellumartis o en BIZUM 656/778/825

Israeli army calls up tens of thousands of reservists to expand offensive in Gaza; and, Erdogan announces Türkiye among world's top three in UAV technology at TEKNOFEST.

L’imposizione dei dazi da parte di Donald Trump avrà un impatto significativo sulla portualità commerciale italiana, con un danno stimato da Conftrasporto in oltre 3,5 miliardi di euro solo per il trasporto marittimo delle merci destinate agli Stati Uniti. Circa il 60% del valore e il 90% del volume dell’export italiano verso gli USA viaggia via mare: una riduzione degli scambi, causata dai dazi, colpirà duramente la logistica e la filiera del trasporto. Secondo la Svimez, gli effetti diretti dei dazi potrebbero ammontare a circa 6 miliardi di euro, con ricadute estese su tutto il sistema economico. Intanto, anche negli Stati Uniti si osservano cali consistenti negli arrivi di merci cinesi: il porto di Los Angeles, principale punto d’ingresso del Made in China, registra un crollo degli arrivi pari a un terzo rispetto all’anno precedente. Queste misure si inseriscono in una strategia economica più ampia dell’amministrazione Trump, improntata al protezionismo e alla priorità dell’“America First”, nel tentativo di rilanciare l’industria nazionale. Tuttavia, secondo analisti come Bruce Kasman (JP Morgan), le azioni della Casa Bianca si sono rivelate più radicali del previsto, con aumenti tariffari significativi e un alto livello di incertezza dovuto a politiche altalenanti e negoziati bilaterali ancora instabili. Mentre per i sostenitori si tratta di una presidenza forte e autorevole, i critici denunciano una deriva autoritaria e un attacco all’equilibrio istituzionale degli Stati Uniti. Ne parliamo con Alessandro Plateroti, direttore Newsmondo.itDifesa e energia al centro del vertice italo-turcoGiorgia Meloni ha accolto oggi a Villa Pamphilj (RM) il presidente turco Recep Tayyip Erdogan per il quarto vertice intergovernativo Italia-Turchia, tappa cruciale di una diplomazia bilanciata tra Washington, Bruxelles e Ankara. A poche ore dallo storico incontro tra Trump e Zelensky in Vaticano, la premier italiana rilancia il ruolo di Roma come ponte tra Occidente e Turchia, in uno scenario segnato da crisi in Ucraina, Medio Oriente e Africa. Dopo il bilaterale, Meloni ed Erdogan hanno partecipato alla sessione di alto livello del Forum imprenditoriale Italia-Turchia, presso l Hotel Parco dei Principi, dove si sono riunite 620 imprese (345 italiane e 275 turche). Annunciata la firma di oltre 10 accordi e memorandum d intesa nei settori di difesa, spazio, energia, cybersicurezza, automotive e infrastrutture, con protagonisti come Leonardo, Sparkle, Sace, Cdp, Simest, Confindustria Assafrica&Mediterraneo. Nel settore aerospaziale, Baykar (azienda turca di droni) ha acquisito Piaggio Aerospace, rafforzando la cooperazione tecnologica con l Italia anche grazie alla joint venture con Leonardo per la produzione di UAV. In parallelo, si espande la sinergia nel tessile, dove l Italia è fornitore chiave di macchinari: dal 2011 al 2023 la Turchia ha investito 80 miliardi di USD in nuove tecnologie, in gran parte italiane. Non mancano cultura e turismo: nel 2024 è stato registrato un +9% degli arrivi di turisti turchi in Italia, mentre è attiva una cooperazione archeologica e nella conservazione dei beni culturali. Sul fronte sportivo, Italia e Turchia organizzeranno insieme gli Europei di calcio 2032, una prima assoluta per Ankara. Infine, sullo sfondo restano i nodi della politica europea di difesa: mentre la Germania ha chiesto l attivazione della clausola di salvaguardia Ue per aumentare la spesa militare, l Italia mantiene la linea della prudenza, con Meloni in costante contatto con von der Leyen e il Mef deciso a non ricorrere alla clausola né a scostamenti di bilancio. Il tutto mentre il debito italiano supera i 3.000 miliardi e Bankitalia avverte: «la priorità resta la sostenibilità» interviene: Celestina Dominelli, Il Sole 24 OreBlackout in Spagna, tutto ok tranne la Galizia e il 5-10% dei telefoni. Cause: escluso il fenomeno meteorologico anomaloIl 28 aprile 2025 un massiccio blackout ha colpito l’intera Spagna, parte del Portogallo e alcune zone del sud della Francia, causando gravi disagi nei trasporti, nelle comunicazioni e nella vita quotidiana. L’interruzione, iniziata alle 12:30 con la disconnessione della linea elettrica da 400 kV tra Francia e Spagna, ha portato al blocco delle metropolitane in diverse città spagnole, al malfunzionamento dei semafori e a interruzioni all’aeroporto di Madrid-Barajas. In Galizia, tutti i treni sono stati sospesi. Le reti telefoniche sono rimaste inutilizzabili per ore. L’evento ha avuto anche risvolti tragici: a Madrid sono morte quattro persone, una a causa di un incendio domestico e tre per intossicazione da monossido. Le autorità energetiche hanno lavorato rapidamente per ripristinare il servizio: alle 6 del mattino del 29 aprile il 99% della rete elettrica spagnola era già attiva, mentre in Portogallo la piena operatività è stata raggiunta entro la mezzanotte. Le cause del blackout restano in fase di accertamento. Tra le ipotesi al vaglio figurano un possibile cyberattacco (secondo l’Incibe) e le cosiddette “vibrazioni atmosferiche indotte”, suggerite dal gestore REN ma smentite dall’Agenzia meteorologica spagnola. Il premier Sánchez ha invitato alla cautela, mentre il primo ministro portoghese ha indicato l’origine del guasto in Spagna senza avanzare teorie.L’interruzione ha messo in luce la vulnerabilità e l’interdipendenza delle infrastrutture energetiche europee, causando un blocco diffuso delle attività produttive e dei trasporti, e sollevando interrogativi sulla sicurezza dell’approvvigionamento elettrico nel continente. Facciamo chiarezza con Alberto Berizzi professore di sistemi elettrici per l'energia al Politecnico di Milano.

For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, is joined by Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Erin Sewall, Content Specialist for Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the drone industry. The panel discusses: The FAA's Streamlined Waiver Process for Drones as First Responder Programs How Tariffs May Impact the Drone Industry New Approaches to UAV Business Models And more! Sources: FAA Streamlines Drone Approval Process for First Responders How Can Drones and Real-Time Data Define Better Decisions During Emergency Response? Around the Commercial Drone Industry: New Tariffs and the Drone Industry, Sinclair Approved for Uncrewed Newsgathering, NASA Tests UAV Safety Software The Impact that New Tariffs are Having on the Drone Industry Lessons in Legacy: What Drone Manufacturers Can Learn from 100 Years of American Pickup Truck Success Decoding the Drone Industry Part 3: Manifesto for a New Era of Aviation

Send us a textWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this buzzing in-person episode, host Halsey Schider takes The Helicopter Podcast to Verticon 2025 for a panel that's all about the skies teaming up. Recorded live amid the show's hum, Halsey is joined by Peter Fuchs of Ascent Aero Systems, regulatory specialist Amber Harrison from Vertical Aviation International, and Heliflite's Rob Bentley from Australia. They dive into how drones and helicopters aren't rivals but partners, boosting missions from rescue to logistics.Peter shares Ascent's journey from startup to Robinson Helicopters' recent acquisition, as well as details on Ascent's new Helius drone, a coaxial UAV offering rugged performance in surveillance, search and rescue, logistics, and more. The group explore how Helius can be deployed in real-world missions, particularly in scenarios where drones can enhance efficiency and safety by working alongside helicopters. Amber tackles the regulatory tangle holding back beyond-line-of-sight drone ops, while Rob pitches a vision of full-on aerial teamwork. Tune into this episode of The Helicopter Podcast for a peek at the thrilling future of helicopters and UAVs in sync!Thank you to our sponsors Robinson Helicopter, Vertical Aviation International  and Enstrom Helicopter Corporation.Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Helicopter Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!

For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with Rahul Sidhu, VP of Aviation at Flock Safety. They discuss the history of drone technology in public safety, creating a balance between safety and privacy, and issues around compliance, cybersecurity, and regulations.

Follow J and Sub on their socials: J007: Twitter : https://x.com/FakeJ00712 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/j007tv Sub: Twitter: https://x.com/subonekd Youtube:  @subonekd  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/subonekd Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to gaming, including technical difficulties with streaming platforms, the current state of graphics cards and their market, and the impact of tariffs and trade wars on the gaming industry. They delve into the recent update of Warzone, sharing their initial impressions and gameplay experiences, while also addressing community reactions and the importance of risk in Battle Royale games. The conversation touches on the balance of ground loot and weapon mechanics, concluding with thoughts on the future of the game and its community. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of gameplay in Warzone, focusing on UAV strategies, the importance of plate economy, and tactical loadouts. They explore the new casual mode as a warm-up routine, delve into Gulag mechanics and TTK (time-to-kill) discussions, and analyze weapon balancing and loadout strategies. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced in resurgence mode and the community's feedback on recent updates, emphasizing the need for balance in matchmaking and gameplay mechanics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You might spend more money on our product in upfront cost; it's about ten times higher, but you'd have to buy more than ten sets of #batteries to run for 1,500 hours," said Andy Kelly from Intelligent Energy. For operators scaling industrial #drone missions, the math is clear — hydrogen-powered #UAVs fly longer, reduce fleet downtime, and slash total cost of ownership. With 3X the endurance of lithium-powered #drones, Intelligent Energy's IE-SOAR fuel cells are already transforming industries such as mapping, LiDAR surveying, infrastructure inspection, and defence. In real-world tests, a hydrogen-powered UAV flew 483% longer than a battery-powered drone under identical conditions. At the Commercial UAV News Expo 2024, Andy Kelly, Head of Product at Intelligent Energy, joined our Co-founder and CEO, Eszter Kovács, to discuss why #hydrogen is the key to scalable #UAV operations, beyond #BVLOS limitations, and ready for commercial adoption today. From offshore wind farm inspections covering 150 miles in a single flight to eliminating fleet downtime with 1,500-hour fuel cell lifespans, Intelligent Energy is reshaping UAV capabilities and making industrial drone operations truly viable. Watch the full interview to hear Andy's insights on how hydrogen UAVs are unlocking new commercial opportunities and driving industry-wide adoption.

For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, is joined by Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, Carla Lauter, Sr. Content Manager for Geo Week News, and Erin Sewall, Content Specialist for Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the drone industry. The panel discusses recent news on BVLOS regulations, how to build public trust around the drone industry, new technological advances, the legacy of Romeo Durscher, and more. Sources: Webinar: How Are Nationwide BVLOS Waivers Transforming Drone Operations In 2025? Drone Industry Buoyed by US Transportation Secretary's BVLOS Comments My Experience Obtaining a Drone License in Kenya Webinar: What is the Drone Industry's Role in Building Public Trust? Seeing drones in the sky? They are likely up to something good Scopito Shares Visions for One-Click Reporting using AI for Infrastructure Inspections at NestGen A Farewell to Romeo Durscher: A Drone Visionary Who Soared for Good

Ethan Thornton is the founder of MACH Industries, a next-generation defense technology and manufacturing company that's dedicated to redefining the future of modern combat through their hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and drone defense systems. A 21-year-old MIT dropout, Ethan left higher learning in 2023 after receiving a Thiel Fellowship from tech startup investor Peter Thiel (as well as placing on Forbes 30 under 30 list) to pursue working at MACH full-time. Considered by some to be a modern tech savant who shares the stage with the likes of Elon Musk or Marvel's fictional billionaire Tony Stark, Ethan's goal is to create more cost-effective and efficient defense systems by replacing traditional munitions with hydrogen-powered alternatives. He's also attracted significant attention for his work at the Department of Defense, with his innovative approach to crafting weapons systems like Viper, Glide, and Stratus leading some to believe that MACH may very well be rewriting the rulebook when it comes to combat engagements and aerial warfare. Subscribe to the Mike Drop Patreon Page to see Ad-Free Episodes Early + Bonus Content at https://www.patreon.com/mikedrop ---------- Support Ethan Thornton - Website - https://machindustries.com/ Follow Ethan on X - https://x.com/ethanrthornton Follow MACH Industries on X - https://x.com/Mach_Industries ---------- Sponsors: C. Crane When the internet goes dark, radio still works! Order Your C. Crane CC Skywave SSB 2 today when you call C. Crane's U.S. based Customer Service at 800-522-8863 or visit https://ccrane.com/drop and use code DROP at checkout for 10% off orders over $75! ---------- TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS Be Your Dog's Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog's health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise. https://www.teamdog.shop TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike's bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog. https://www.teamdog.pet SHOP ALL THE MIKE RITLAND BRANDS Get all your Mike Ritland branded gear - Mike Drop | Trikos | Team Dog https://shop.mikeritland.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A company with its headquarters in Pretoria has designed and built an advanced drone that can attain speeds of 250km/h, reach altitudes of up to 30 000ft and travel more than 4 000km before having to return to its base. The company, Milkor, is a South African defence equipment and cybersecurity specialist that was founded all the way back in 1981. Its newly developed Milkor 380 System unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – in essence, a giant drone – has a cruising altitude of 10 000ft, a wingspan of 18m and a maximum payload of 220kg. The drone has a flight time of up to 35 hours and can be used for border surveillance, maritime surveillance, strategic reconnaissance and information gathering operations, among other things. To talk about the UAV, Milkor communications director Daniel du Plessis sat down with Duncan McLeod on the TechCentral Show recently and shared more details about its capabilities. Other than the Milkor 380, the interview also covers topics including: * Milkor's founding in the 1980s, and how the company shifted focus in the democratic era – it got its start, and may still be best known for, manufacturing the world's first six-shot 40mm grenade launcher, which is widely used around the world; * The company's other products – for land, air and sea operations – as well as what's involved in conducting advanced R&D and manufacturing in a market like South Africa; * The people who work for Milkor, and the sort of skills the company is looking for (and how it's finding them); * The role of UAVs in modern warfare and defence operations; and * Why Milkor has entered the cybersecurity space. Don't miss a fascinating interview! TechCentral

Deux jeunes entrepreneurs ingénieurs taïwanais, Chen Kun-yang (陳坤揚) et Lin Kai-ze (林愷澤), ont frappé un grand coup dans le monde de l’innovation des transports futuristes avec le succès du vol d’essai de leur prototype de voiture volante, baptisée « antilope », fonctionnant grâce à la sustentation aérodynamique. Le prototype de troisième génération, fruit de sept années de recherche et développement, a été dévoilé pour la première fois à Taïwan au début du mois. Leur prochaine étape, basée à Tainan, vise à intégrer les technologies Scout AI et UAV (drones) au marché de l’économie de basse altitude, sous l’activité économique dans les airs, sous les 1000 m d’altitude. Cela inclut, entre autres, le transport, la logistique, l’agriculture... Leur prochaine mission est de développer un modèle à taille réelle ainsi qu’un cockpit intelligent.

Week In Review - March 16, 2025Topics:Armenia-Azerbaijan "Treaty" – Concessions, secrecy, opposition backlashPreconditions for Peace – OSCE Minsk dissolution, constitutional changesUkraine War Talks – Jeddah negotiations, UAV attacks, Trump-Putin callWitkoff's Baku Stop – Mysterious visit raising geopolitical questionsGuest: Hrant Benyamin PoghosyanHost: Hovik ManucharyanEpisode 423 | Recorded: March 17, 2025Website: https://podcasts.groong.org/423Youtube: https://youtu.be/I8VXW-T9Dmg#ArmeniaAzerbaijanConflict #NagornoKarabakh #Geopolitics #UkraineWar #PeaceOrCapitulationSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Dr. John Fulton and Alex Thomas share the latest on utilizing drones to seed cover crops. They have done extensive research evaluating seeding capabilities, timing and stand establishment and share the results with us. We also talk about what it takes to become a licensed UAV operator, the challenges and advantages of seeding with UAVs […]

For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with AgEagle Aerial Systems CEO Bill Irby. They discuss the challenges of drone adoption and integration, regulations and policies, consolidation in the drone industry, and much more.

①North China mountain city makes smart autonomous driving choice②China's leading coffee province sees 358 pct surge in coffee exports in 2024③China launches construction of cold-seep ecosystem research facility④China's upgraded TP500 civil UAV conducts maiden flight⑤Relics museum opens at NW China airport⑥A Thousand Whys: Why peach blossom holds a special place in Chinese poetry?

Good and bad unintended consequences.By FinalStand. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.The highest cost of losing a war is the rage of your children."Maybe the Canadian is not so much an 'ex' girlfriend?" Orsi leered. It was the old 'if he is so good that she still wants him back after a colossal screw up, I wanted a taste' expression."Do you think she will help you?" Katalin inquired."She'll help," Pamela huffed playfully. "My grandson has plenty of ex-girlfriends. Most of them want him back, despite his colorful lifestyle. It is one of his more amusing qualities.""Let's get something to eat," I tried to turn the conversation away from my past sexcapades."You are engaged?" Jolan didn't miss a beat."It is complicated," I sighed. "Let's just say I really like her, but she's seven years older, divorced with one young daughter and has a father who hates that I live and breathe.""Do you have any male friends?" Monika joined the Cáel Quiz Bowl."Yes," I replied with confidence. "My roommate Timothy and I are great friends.""He's gay," Pamela pierced their disbelief. "He and Cáel are true brothers-in-arms, I'll give Cáel that much.""Do you have any straight male friends?" Orsi was enjoying taunting me."Do Chaz or Vincent count?" I looked to Pamela."They are straight males, but they don't really know you yet," Pamela failed to be of much help. "I think Vincent insinuated he'd shoot you if you dated any of his three daughters. It was friendly of him to warn you. I supposed that could be construed as liking you.""Are all your acquaintances violent?" Anya seemed worried."Vincent isn't violent. He's with the US FBI," I retorted. Pause. "Okay, he carries a gun and shoots it, he's a law officer. They can do that.""You seem to be stressed," Orsi put an arm around my waist. "Let us ease your worries." Hallelujah!Note: One of History's LessonsIn the last 75 years of military history, airpower had been a decisive factor in every major conflict, save one. Most Americans would think the one exception was US involvement in Vietnam and they'd be wrong: right country, wrong time. Indochina's War of Independence against France was the exception. There, the French Air Force was simply inadequate to the task.Yes, the United States and its allies eventually lost the struggle in Vietnam. But it was their airpower that kept the conflict running as long as it did. For the most part, the Allied and Communist military hardware on the ground were equivalent. While the Allies had superior quantities of supplies, the Communists countered that with numbers, and therein lies the rub.Airpower allowed the Allies to smash large North Vietnamese formations south of the Demilitarized Zone and thus prevented the numerical advantage from coming into play. The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong made one serious stab at a conventional militarily challenge to the Allies, the Tet Offensive, and after initial successes, they were crushed.With the NVA unable to flex their superior numbers, the Allies were able to innovate helicopter-borne counter-insurgency operations. The North Vietnam's Army (NVA) was forced to operate in smaller units, so the Allies were able to engage them in troop numbers that helicopters could support. The air forces didn't deliver ultimate victory, but air power alone had never been able to do so on land. It was only when the US lost faith in achieving any positive outcome in Viet Nam and pulled out, that the North was finally able to overrun the South 20 months later. But every major power today understands the lesson.End of Note(Big Trouble in Little China)The military importance of airpower was now haunting the leadership of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Their problem wasn't aircraft. Most of their air fleet consisted of the most advanced models produced during the last two decades. The problem was that 80% of their pilots were dead, or dying. Their ground crews were in the same peril. Even shanghaiing commercial pilots couldn't meet the projected pilot shortfall.Classic PLA defense doctrine was to soak up an enemy (Russian) attack and bog down the aggressor with semi-guerilla warfare (classic small unit tactics backed up with larger, light infantry formations). Then, when the invaders were over-extended and exhausted, the armored / mechanized / motorized forces would counter-attack and destroy their foes. This last bit required air superiority through attrition.The twin enemies of this strategy were the price of technology and the Chinese economic priorities. With the rising cost of the high-tech equipment and a central government focus on developing the overall economy, the Chinese went for an ever smaller counter attack striking force, thus skewing the burden of depth of support far in favor of their relatively static militia/police units.So now, while the PLA / PLAAF's main divisions, brigades and Air Wings were some of the best equipped on the planet, the economic necessities had also meant the militia was financially neglected, remaining little more than early Cold War Era non-mechanized infantry formations. To compensate, the Chinese had placed greater and greater emphasis on the deployment capabilities of their scarcer, technologically advanced formations.When the Anthrax outbreak started, the strike force personnel were the first personnel 'vaccinated'. Now those men and women were coughing out the last days and hours of their lives. Unfortunately, you couldn't simply put a few commercial truck drivers in a T-99 Main Battle Tank and expect them to be anything more than a rolling coffin. The same went for a commercial airline pilot and a Chengdu J-10 multi-role fighter. The best you could hope for was for him/her to make successful takeoffs and landings.A further critical factor was that the Khanate's first strike had also targeted key defense industries. The damage hadn't been irreparable. Most military production would be only a month to six weeks behind schedule. But there would be a gap.It was just becoming clear that roughly 80% of their highly-trained, frontline combatants were going to die anyway. Their Reserves were looking at 30~40% attrition due to the illness as well. In the short term (three months), they would be fighting with whatever they started with. Within the very short term (one week), they were going to have a bunch of high-priced equipment and no one trained to use it. With chilling practicality, the Chinese leaders decided to throw their dying troopers into one immediate, massive counter-offensive against the Khanate.Just as Temujin predicted they would. Things were playing out according to plan.Note: World Events SummaryRound #1 had seen the Khanate unite several countries under one, their, banner. Earth  and  Sky soldiers had rolled across the Chinese border as their Air Force and Missile Regiments had used precision strikes to hammer Chinese bases, sever their transportation network and crippled their civilian infrastructure.Next, the frontier offensive units had been obliterated, the cities bypassed and the Khanate Tumens had sped forward to the geographic junctures between what the Khanate wanted and from whence the PLA had to come. In the last phase of Round #1, the Khanate prepped for the inevitable PLA / PLAAF counter-strike.Round #2 had now begun:Step One: Declare to the World that the Khanate was a nuclear power. As history would later reveal, this was a lie, but no one had any way of initially knowing that. Hell, the Khanate hadn't even existed 72 hours ago. Satellite imagery did show the Khanate had medium-range strategic missiles capable of hitting any location in the People's Republic. In Beijing, a nuclear response was taken off the table.Step Two: Initiate the largest air-battle in the history of Asia. Not just planes either. Both sides flew fleets of UCAV's at one another. It wasn't really even a battle between China and just the Khanate. Virtually all of the UAV technology the Khanate was using was Japanese, South Korean and Taiwanese in origin, plus some US-Russian-shared technology thrown into the mix.When the South Korean design team saw the footage of their bleeding-edge dogfighting UCAVs shooting down their PRC opponents, they were thrilled (their design rocked!), shocked (what was their 'baby' doing dominating Chinese airspace?) and anxious (members of South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration, DAPA, were rushing over to chat with them).Similar things were happening in Japan, Taiwan, Russia and the United States. The Communist Party leadership in Beijing were beginning to seriously consider the possibility that everyone was out to get them. Of course, all the Ambassadors in Beijing were bobbing their heads with the utmost respect while swearing on the lives of their first born sons that their nations had nothing to do with any of this.These foreign diplomats promised to look into these egregious breaches of their scientific integrity and were saying how sorry they were that the PLA and PLAAF were getting ass-raped for the World's viewing pleasure. No, they couldn't stop the Khanate posting such things to the internet, something to do with freedom. Paranoia had been creeping into the Potentates' thoughts since the Pakistan/Aksai Chan incident.As they watched their very expensive jets and UCAV's being obliterated, distrust of the global community became the 800 pound gorilla in the room. To add habaneros to the open wounds, the United States and the United Kingdom began dropping hints that they had some sort of highly personal communication conduit with the Khanate's secretive and unresponsive leadership. Yes Virginia Wolfe, the Western World was out to get the People's Republic.'Great Mao's Ghost', all that claptrap their grandfathers had babbled on about (1) the Korea War, (2) the Sino-Soviet grudge match, (3) the Sino-Vietnamese conflict and (4) the persistent support for the renegade province of Formosa all being a continuous effort by the liberal democracies and post-colonial imperialist to contain Chinese communism, didn't sound so crazy anymore.Step Three: Plaster all those PLA ground units that had started moving toward them when the air war began and the Chinese envisioned they would control the skies. The T-99 was a great tank. It also blew up rather spectacularly when it was stuck on a rail car (you don't drive your tanks halfway across China, it kills the treads).As Craig Kilborn put into his late night repertoire:"What do you call a Khanate UCAV driver who isn't an ace yet? Late for work.""What's the difference between me coming off a weekend long Las Vegas bender and a Khanate pilot? Not a damn thing. We've both been up for three days straight, yet everyone expects us to work tonight."Some PLA generals decided to make an all-out charge at the Tumens. Genghis's boys and girls were having none of that. They weren't using their Russian-built Khanate tanks to kill Chinese-built PLA tanks. No, their tanks were sneaking around and picking off the Chinese anti-air vehicles.The Chinese tanks and APCs engaged the dismounted Khanate infantry who, as Aksai Chin had shown, possessed some of the latest anti-tank weaponry. In the few cases where the PLA threw caution to the wind, they did some damage to the Khanate by sheer weight of numbers. For the rest, it was death by airpower.With their anti-air shield gone, the battle became little more than a grisly, real-life FPS game. It wasn't 'THE END'. China still had over 2,000,000 troops to call upon versus the roughly 200,000 the Khanate could currently muster. The PLA's new dilemma was how to transport these mostly truck-bound troops anywhere near the front lines without seeing them also exterminated from the air.After the Tumens gobbled up the majority of the PLA's available mobile forces, they resumed their advance toward the provincial boundaries of Xinjiang and Nin Mongol. There was little left to slow them down. The Chinese still held most of the urban centers in Xinjiang and Nei Mongol, yet they were isolated. And Khanate follow-up forces (the national armies they'd 'inherited') were putting the disease-riddled major municipalities under siege.All over the 24/7 World Wide News cycle, talking heads and military gurus were of two minds about the Khanate's offensive. Most harped on the fact that while the Khanate was making great territorial gains, it was barely making a dent in the Chinese population and economy. Uniformly, those people insisted that before the end of November, the Khanate would be crushed and a reordering of Asia was going to be the next great Mandate for the United Nations.A few of the braver unconventional pundits pointed out the same thing, but with the opposite conclusion, arguing:1.There were virtually no military forces in the conquered areas to contend with the Khanate's hold on the regions.2.Their popularity in the rural towns and countryside seriously undercut any hope for a pro-PRC insurgency.3.Driving the Khanate's forces back to their starting points would be a long and difficult endeavor that the World Economy might not be able to endure.When the PLAAF was effectively castrated after thirty-six hours of continuous aerial combat, a lot of experts were left with egg on their faces. One lone commentator asked the most fearful question of all. Where was the Khanate getting the financing, technical know-how and expertise to pull all of this off? There was a reason to be afraid of that answer.And while I was entertaining my six sailor-saviors, there were two other things of a diplomatic nature only just revealing themselves. Publically, Vladimir Putin had graciously offered to mediate the crisis while 'stealthily' increasing the readiness of his Eastern Military District. If there was any confusion, that meant activating a shitload of troops on the Manchurian border, not along the frontiers of the former nations of Mongolia and Kazakhstan.After all, Mongolia was terribly poor. Manchuria/Northeastern China? Manchuria was rich, rich, rich! From the Kremlin, Putin spoke of 'projecting a presence' into the 'lost territory' of Manchuria, citing Russia's long involvement in the region. By his interpretation of history, the Russians (aka the Soviet Union) had rescued Manchukuo (the theoretically INDEPENDENT Imperial Japanese puppet state of Manchuria) from the Japanese in 1945. They'd even given it back to the PRC for safekeeping after World War II was concluded.Putin promised Russia was ready and willing to help out the PRC once again, suggesting that maybe a preemptive intervention would forestall the inevitable Khanate attack, thus saving the wealthy, industrialized province from the ravages of war. Surely Putin's Russians could be relied on to withdraw once the Khanate struggle was resolved? Surprisingly, despite being recent beneficiaries of President Putin's promises, the Ukraine remained remiss in their accolades regarding his rectitude.In the other bit of breaking news; an intermediary convinced the Khanate to extend an invitation to the Red Cross, Red Crescent and the WHO to investigate the recently conquered regions in preparations for a humanitarian mission.That intermediary was Hana Sulkanen; for reasons no one could fathom, she alone had the clout to get the otherwise unresponsive new regime to open up and she was using that influence to bring about a desperately needed relief effort to aid the civilians caught up in that dynastic struggle. A Princess indeed. No one was surprised that the PRC protested, claiming that since the territory wasn't conquered, any intervention was a gross violation of Chinese sovereignty.End of Note(To Live and Die in Hun-Gray)Orsi may have been the troupe leader, but Anya needed me more, so she came first."I need a shower before we catch some dinner," I announced as we meandered the streets of Mindszent. My lady friends were all processing that as I wound an arm around Anya's waist and pulled her close. "Shower?" I smiled down at her, she was about 5 foot 7. It took her a few seconds to click on my invitation."Yeah, sure, that would be nice," she reciprocated my casual waist hold. Several of her friends giggled over her delay. We were heading back to the Seven Fishermen's Guest House."Do you do this, picking up strange girls you've barely met for, you know?" she said in Bulgarian, as she looked at me expectantly."Yes and no," I began, in Russian. "I often find myself encountering very intriguing women, for which I know I am a fortunate man. I embrace sensuality. That means I know what I'm doing, but I'm not the 'bring him home to meet the parents' kind of guy.""What of your fiancée? Do you feel bad about cheating on her?" Anya pursued me."Hana is wonderful. I've met her father and it went badly both times," I confessed."How?" Anya looked concerned for me."Would you two speak a language the rest of us can understand?" Monika teased us."Very well," I nodded to Monika, and turned back to Anya, "The first time, his son raped a girl and I threatened the young man's life," I revealed. "Jormo, Hana's father, wasn't happy when I did so. The second time, he hit me twice, once in the gut and once in the head," I continued."Why did he hit you?" Orsi butted in."I'd rather not say. You may think less of me," I confessed. Pamela gave me a wink for playing my audience so well. I'm glad she's family (kinda/sorta)."The boy, he is dead?" Magdalena guessed. "Hana's brother?""I really shouldn't talk about that," I evaded. "It is a family matter." That's right. The family that my grandmother had brought me into as her intern / slayer-in-training. There is no reason to create a new lie when you can embellish a previous one."Do you ever feel bad about what you do?" Katalin asked Pamela. We love movies."As I see it, if I show up looking for you, you've done something to deserve it," Pamela gave her sage philosophy behind being an assassin."Are you, bi-sexual?" Jolan murmured. Pamela smacked me in the chest as I laughed. "Did I say something wrong?" Jolan worried. Pamela was a killer."No, you are fine," Pamela patted Jolan's shoulder. "I'm straight and happily so. It just so happens that most of my co-workers are women. Day in, day out, nothing but sweaty female bodies working out, sparring and grappling together, and afterwards, the massages."That was my Grandma, poking all the lesbian buttons of the women around me. Best of all, she did it with the detached air of a sexually indifferent matron. She was stirring up the lassies while keeping them focused on me. We walked into the courtyard of our guest house."Don't take too long, you two," Orsi teased us."Ha!" Pamela chuckled. "That's like asking the Sun to hurry up and rise, the Moon to set too soon, or the sea to stay at low tide forever.""Anya," I whispered into her ear. "How many orgasms do you want?" Anya's eyes expanded. Her eyes flickered toward her friends, then back to me. She held up one finger, I grinned speculatively. Anya held up two fingers. I kissed her fingers.

Summer Camp Mayhem.By FinalStand. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.The miracle is not a person jumping into a torrent to save another. It is the dozen who form a chain to pull them both out.(Midnight in the Grotto of Good and Evil)We were in one of the underground pools at the bottom of the mesa. Our tour guide had informed us there were nine known caves and the complex had never been fully explored due to the remaining waterways being totally submerged. It was well past midnight, all my little friends had crashed out and I had wisely ditched my security after Miyako silently woke me up with her hand over my mouth.She pulled my hand to her lips and sucked deeply on two of my digits. I took this to be an indicator to me she was in dire need of loving. The grotto was my idea. I was inspired by my desire to see her naked and I couldn't risk a light source any place but underground. The tool shed and garage lacked a certain appeal. The fuel depot and septic tank were also ruled out."Is the chaos in your mind still raging, Cáel?" Miyako asked in Nipponese, with enough worry to doubly enhance her cuteness."Which of the twenty-seven unexplained languages rolling around in my head do you want me to answer you in?" my toothy grin barely visible in the darkness.Around half way through my sexual enlightenment in college, I had a revelation. The two guys I had gone road-tripping with took me to a bar in Portsmouth. I caught a woman looking us over. I already had my one-night stand lined up and she was looking most agreeable to my nefarious skullduggery (i.e. she had come with some other guy who preferred beer and darts with his buddies over keeping his attention on what mattered).And then my awakening."Nah, she's too fat," he remarked. For one thing, my friend who said that could have stood to lose ten to fifteen kilograms himself. Next, we were dressed like middle class college kids, jeans, shirts that were most likely clean when we picked them out of the laundry basket, light jackets and the shoe thing.This girl was dressed up for a good night out. Nice makeup, her clothing choices were, eh, not stunning, but this wasn't a stunning nightclub/bar. She looked fun, she smiled and yes, she was overweight. It dawned on me that not only did I not care, I never cared. I was a sexual omnivore and that meant any lady interested in sex with me was fine in my book.So, I turned the tables on him."If you can score her number, I'll give you my watch," I dared him. The wristwatch was really nice, one of those $500 handmade German ones. One of my Ex's great-granddad had swiped it off some Nazi pilot in World War II, and the same girl gave it to me twice. See, by accident, as I was exiting the (thankfully) first floor window of the Natural Sciences building, she threw a pitcher at me.It had been sitting in an ornamental display case close by. I caught it, nodded to the flabbergasted female professor-type gawking at the semi-naked me, handed her the projectile, then fled like the responsibility-dodging coward that I was. It turned out that that bit of crockery was from the mid-1600's; the woman I'd surprised was the item's owner.That older lady wasn't a teacher. She was a major benefactor in charge of one of the school's larger endowments. Had it shattered, the Ex most likely would have been expelled. Instead, after watching me round the Chancellor's residence, the mature chick turned to the totally naked chick leaning out the window, still screaming at me."Is he on the track team?" she inquired as she handed the artifact back. They talked, agreed I was a miserable human being, a cad and had firmly developed buttocks. Well, I guess that makes me a pig with nice hams. The next day, I showed up to return the watch, it was just an excuse for one more round of sex.She explained the whole incident to me, took back the watch and sent me on my way. I hurried back to my dorm room, changed the sheets and picked up a bit. An hour later she was quietly knocking at my door. Rather epic make-up sex followed, she gave me the watch as a keepsake and I swore off intercourse in classrooms for two whole months. I'm a tower of resolute willpower, I know.Back at the bar, my buddy snorted, made some comment about her being obviously desperate and promised me he'd nail in her in one of the back rooms. They talked a little, he got 'friendly', then said something that really hurt the girl's feelings. She looked our way, steadied herself with a shot of bourbon and came over to me and my other bud."Did you tell that guy you would give him fifty bucks if I put a lipstick ring on his cock?" she confronted us."No, I told him you were too good for him and if he could get your phone number, I would give him this watch," I showed her the watch. The girl's face flashed back to 'cautiously curious'."Is it a nice watch?" she asked."It is a family heirloom. My great-grandpa brought it back from World War II after taking it off some high ranking kraut officer," I embellished. "I knew he didn't have a chance with you.""Thanks," she grinned. "I agree. Let me get my sister and we can get a bite to eat." Sex.Two guesses of who her sister was. If you guessed the girl I had been cultivating since I got there, you would be right. I am too damn lucky. Lads, the next time you blow a sure thing, blame me for sucking all the good karma away from you, and nine of your friends. I got a three-way. The guy I made the challenge to, got his revenge. He bailed and I had to hitchhike back to school. You know, female truckers, oh, back to Miyako.After stashing our clothing and weapons (all of mine anyway), I took a small fluorescent lantern and slipped into the water. Cold, but doable. Miyako joined me and then, by moonlight, we swam to the point where the guide had said we'd find a passage to a secluded grotto. Down we went. My motivation wasn't sex.That was coming no matter what. Seeing my Nipponese sweetie completely nude directed my course of action. Security protocols meant no lights after 11 p.m. My solution was to cut on a light that couldn't be seen from outside, the grotto. We felt our way along the rather wide submerged passage emerging well before air became an issue. I raised the lantern and cut it on.Our tour guru had forgotten to mention that the algae patches along the sides and bottom as well as the quartz veins on the roof and walls reflected the light over what must have been an eight by ten meter cavern. Gorgeous. We glided to a shelf that met our needs, climbed up and shared a high school 'nervous virgin' moment. She broke the spell by pulling herself out of the water and, standing on her tippy-toes, touched one of the roof veins.I drank in every inch of my little ninja babe's lithe, finely tuned body. Once she got over the newness of my voyeurism, she became playful, giving me a variety of silhouettes and poses. I stripped and returned the favor, which earned me a giggling fit. As I took a minute to sit down and stare into the tranquility of the still surface, she snuck up on me.She said it all with her eyes. I tried to speak, but she put a forefinger to my lips. 'Hold me forever,' her eyes relayed her intentions. 'Love me for all eternity and think of no one else but me.' My elbows were locked, supporting my upper torso as she hovered over my lap. She was a lone feather falling upon the unyielding stone.With one hand behind her, she guided my cock into the wet, luxurious vice that was her cunt. We took it in increments. A sigh more at home in whispered Nirvana than on mortal tongues escaped her lips as she nestled all the way down. We didn't fuck. We rocked back and forth in a timid motion.As Miyako became accustomed to me once more, she would lean farther back with each pulse until an in and out rhythm was achieved. I took the occasion of her victory to pluck her left nipple into my mouth. Experience had taught me that was her more sensitive one. For several seconds, she fought it before knowledge caught up with instinct, then she loosed her passion.After her vibrations subsided, she rested her body tightly against mine. I still impaled her and she was returning a fraction of that warmth."Do you ever think you will find true love?" she whispered into my ear, in Nipponese. I was drawing my finger through her damp hair as it trailed down her back."As in love one over all others, no," I confided. "Even if I did, I could never admit it.""Why not?" she asked in Mandarin.In French I explained; "My life is a mad race through the forest and I don't know if I am a hound or the stag. I don't dare slow down until I know, and that is no way to repay such devotion.""When do you think the race will end for you?" she moaned softly, in English."I would really like to hold a child of mine. I don't regret my life's path up until now, yet I leave so very little of me behind if it ends soon," I muttered in Nipponese, and then chuckled. "It used to be at the first sign of a pregnancy test, I would panic. The World turns very rapidly."A minute passed as she went from warm to heatedly sensuous."Less talk, more babies," she sacrificed her emotions for my well-being with her oh so naught Baby Metal band voice and questing fingers. How could I say 'no' to that?"I don't think it works that way," I teased."Let's find out." She implored me in NipponeseSometime later, I was lying on my back, Miyako's body extended over mine so that not one precious inch of her touched the cool slick rock surface. Considering our position and location, it took me a bit longer to notice the intruder. I thought she was all kinds of strange. Twin memories and perception joined forces for once.The woman moved through the water, yet she was only hip deep in a place I knew the bottom was three meters below. As she entered our isolated love nest, I noticed she had sent forth not a single ripple in the water. Memory filled in the rest. Her eyes, when her gaze met my own, had that void that comes from a tortured life punctuated by horrors you witness as well as ones you are forced to perform.That was from "me". The electron swarm inside my mind provided another crucial piece of the puzzle. Utukku, phantoms, dead denied entrance to the Nether Realms, trapped between, until some sin had been lifted. The spirit gave me a look of shock, then turned and fled."We are in danger," I hissed to Miyako in Nipponese, before cutting off the lantern.I dove in, angling for the tunnel we'd entered by. I was close enough not to jab my fingers into the stone surface as I clawed my way through. I didn't burst noisily to the surface on the other side. My approach was that of an alligator, slowly letting my head crest the surface so I could look around. No one was in evidence. Miyako was soundless at my side as we scramble to the hiding place of our gear.Miyako held my hand back until she was sure our belongings hadn't been booby-trapped. I had to make quick judgment call: how time critical was this? I went the 'clothes and weapons' route."What is going on?" Miyako spoke quietly."Back there, I saw a feminine Asian ghost and the last time I witnessed such a pained, hopeless look, I was confronting the Seven Pillars," I told her. "Their slave had that same doomed stare.""There are only two things here of value," Miyako made her assessment. "You and the children. You are far more accessible in New York City, so it must be the children." We pressed ourselves tightly to the cave sides when we heard the sound of footsteps coming our way. It was Charlotte, my minder for evening, with her bow notched and ready.Firearms were kept to a minimum after hours, so bows were the order of the day, except for the snipers on the mesa top. My movements must have alerted her. I sat down and continued dressing."Charlotte, the Seven Pillars know we are here, they know the camp is here," I told her."How imminent is the threat?" Charlotte knelt beside me. I didn't know."They must be close, to be making a reconnaissance of the caves," Miyako said with tactical certainty."It was drawn to you, Charlotte, you were out of place, so this thing looked further. Otherwise these caves are irrelevant," she added. Miyako had the mindset of a seasoned professional spy."The cavern and spring have a night guardian," Charlotte countered. "I saw her when I was following you two here."I had on my light bulletproof vest (no shirt), shorts (no underwear) and shoes (no sox)."Let's go check on her to see if she's seen anything," I suggested/ordered.What I had assumed was some sort of bedroll brought by Miyako turned out to be a Ninja Survival pack. This allowed me to weapon up while she dressed up. The amount of time we were taking still ate at my nerves. Charlotte stopped me from heading out first, only to be stopped by Miyako. The ninja slipped out like a cool desert breeze.(Friend, Enemies and those In Between)Thirty seconds later, a plastic BB bounced off my right shoulder. This time, I was leading Charlotte out. No one spoke. We couldn't see Miyako anyway, now dressed in her black pajamas and her face being reduced to just one slit for her eyes. We found the Amazon dead at her post. She was in a cunningly crafted blind not easily spotted from any direction.A quick sweep for 'gifts' left behind revealed nothing, but the corpse yielded plenty. She was shot multiple times with two separate flash and sound suppressed submachine guns. The woman had been alive when we came down and if there had been a firefight, Charlotte would have heard the shots, if not seen them; thus the suppression. The bullet holes suggested a small caliber weapon.Miyako stepped up, held up three fingers. Every piece of the Amazon's gear was still on her. The attackers had shot up her phone box. Wireless communications were deemed too risky so all the outposts had buried land lines. At this point, a few seconds of extra effort stood between the Seven Pillars and success; that and the Goddess Paranoia.Had the assailants yanked up the box and cut the phone line, it would have been rendered useless. Instead, they shot up the device and moved on so that when Charlotte pulled out the cache of concealed goodies, including the spare phone box, we were back in business. As Charlotte got to work switching out the busted for the back-up, I studied our situation.Advanced teams taking out the perimeter guards, and most likely the snipers, didn't make much sense. The camp had 300 highly motivated Amazons. Cutting them off temporarily from their armory and vehicles didn't make any sense, since all Amazons were armed anyway. That left timing. But timing meant nothing if I didn't have the goal of their attack.It came as a double-whammy. The Chinese place a high premium on family and the Seven Pillars had mastered a sadistic art form of turning young foreign women into their concubine/assassins. The Condotteiri would have slaughtered the entire camp. The Seven Pillars would want to kidnap the children, both as current bargaining chips and as future tools.500 girls, 400 could be kidnappable. The oldest would go down fighting with their sisters. How did you get 400 kids out of here? Helicopters? That would be a fuck load of helicopters taking out their team and the children. Besides, helicopters alone couldn't dig them out of their cave and cliff-face strongpoints.Desert, no waterways. That left the road. You couldn't use ATVs, not enough carrying capacity. The smart move would be to have tractor-trailers parked alongside the hard top state road. They would use smaller, more rugged trucks to ferry their captives out to the semis. That suggested some sort of 'cover/support' vehicles.2 half ton trucks with weaponized Hummers providing fire support a la 'Blackhawk Down' and that meant the bridge and the BBQ pit. That objective would solve both of the Seven Pillars problems, moving the main assault group into close contact with the Amazons so the Amazons couldn't organize a defense, and removing their hostages in a prompt manner so they all could be gone before anyone else could react.The Seven Pillars had to have secured the bridge and were mostly likely replacing the missing piers. It was the choke point of their battle plan. Worse for them, it wasn't part of a barricade where they could attrition the Amazon numbers with vehicle mounted heavy weapons. The ditch ran north-south, bow shaped with the arch to the west and was over a kilometer from the camp.The flanks were purposefully strewn with huge boulders that limited traffic to horse and motorcycles, no four-wheelers. They had to have control of the bridge, so that's where I went."Charlotte, I'm going to the bridge," I whispered before slipping out of the blind. I didn't order Miyako to follow me and I was sure Charlotte wanted strangle me for departing from her protective custody.There are four kinds of fights, be they between armies, or individuals. Set-piece (sparring), assaults, ambushes and meeting engagements. I was about to be in the latter one. Meeting engagements happen when opposing forces are set on goals that unknowingly intersect one another. One of the most famous battles in US history, Gettysburg, was a meeting engagement.I was using the bone-dry culvert because we feared the Seven Pillars had replaced our snipers. Miyako was, somewhere else. The enemy commandos used the same conduit to avoid having the remaining Amazon pickets spot them and raising the alarm. I had little doubt that the three men speedily moving south were heading for the grotto and its three inhabitants (Charlotte, Miyako and me).Not knowing that I could both see ghosts and guessed who its demonic masters were, they assumed we were still in the caverns. Me not knowing how this whole ghost-scout thing worked, I assumed that I had a chance of surprising them at the bridge if I moved fast enough. In a final prick of irony, they misinterpreted the role their snipers played in our engagement.They believed that their snipers would alert them if anyone moved on the bridge, ignoring the fact that the snipers didn't have a complete view of the gulch. I was only using the big ditch because I was afraid they had taken out the Amazon snipers and now had the high ground, which turned out to be true. Thank you, Goddess Paranoia.My first tomahawk was in my left hand and my Glock-22 was in my right. My fear of snipers and the bend in the gully saved my life. We literally ran into each other, me and the first 7P soldier. His long barreled Type-05 was pointing past my left, his torso slammed into my pistol, ramming his front armored plate against it as it discharged.The proximity muffled the sound of the gunshot. The bullet failed to punch through his impressive body armor, but the resulting force knocked him down and out. Unfortunately, our shared momentum knocked my gun out of my grasp. My right hand went for tomahawk two. The flattened man's team mates swung their submachine guns my way.Halfway through his shift, a black dart flew out of the western darkness, past the first one, then snapped back. The action caused the hardy thread to wrap around the barrel of his weapon. I couldn't see her, but I knew it was Miyako with her flying wedge with the thread attached. The middle guy was startled and not moving as his training dictated.That allowed me to use him as a shield against the third guy. Right as 7P #2 decided to release his weapon, I kicked him hard into the confused man behind him. Neither man went down, but I still got what I wanted.Guy number three's main weapon was trapped to his right as I rushed his left. Vainly he tried to get an arm up to defend himself. My right tomahawk shattered his forearm at the elbow joint. Only the body armor on the inside of the blow stopped the appendage from falling off. My rational mind was catching up with my instincts.These men had on head-to-toe ballistic body suits with knee guards and solid ballistic inserts for the front and back of the torso. They had on some sort of dull, dark-grey respirator mask which was why the armless guy wasn't screaming his head off. They also had matte black circular ear protections and a type of high tech visor on the ears and eyes respectively.The sole survivor was falling back, drawing his silenced pistol while trying to put some distance between us and find Miyako at the same time. Dummy, tomahawks are designed for throwing. A bit of Amazons indignation was behind that toss. His visor was cut in two as my anger drove the blade 6 cm/2+ inches into his skull.I heard a sharp crack of a rock being shattered. Miyako's graceful flip landed her at my side. I ran to the last victim, put my foot on his chest and put my right hand on the tomahawk's shaft. The guy reached up and grabbed the thigh of the foot on his chest with both hands. Shit, the fucker wasn't dead!

Nick Lappos, former Vietnam AH-1 Cobra helicopter pilot and Lockheed Martin Senior Fellow for Rotary and Mission Systems, offers insights on the future of air mobility. The focus is on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced air mobility (AAM).Nick was part of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) certification task force that just published the report "Challenges to the Commercialization of Advanced Air Mobility.” He shares his expertise on air traffic management. Together with Greg Feith, John Goglia and Todd Curtis, he digs into the challenges of integrating UAVs into the air traffic control system. They explore what will be needed to manage all types of air vehicles. The AIAA report outlines a technological framework reminiscent of cell phone networks where UAVs are handled in real time in an autonomous or semi-autonomous way.UAVs are expected play a significant role in delivery services and other commercial uses. The discussion covers various aspects of UAV integration, including the certification of vehicles, electronic systems, air traffic control issues, and the economic implications of UAV technology. Extensive planning and cooperation should begin now to ensure a safe future for air space.  Don't miss what's to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8

For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with Will Austin, President of Warren County Community College/WarrenUAS (NJ).  They discuss the state of drone-focused education, professional opportunities in the drone industry, public perception of uncrewed technology, and more.

* Israel kills 5 Palestinians in occupied West Bank Israel has killed five Palestinians in strikes in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. An Israeli air strike on an eastern neighbourhood of Jenin killed 16-year-old Ahmad al Sadi and critically wounded two other people. A second strike targeted a car, killing two people in the nearby town of Qabatiya, while a third killed two people in central Jenin. * Freed Palestinian prisoners report beatings, death threats before release Meanwhile, Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of the Gaza ceasefire and exchange deal said they were mistreated in the days leading to their freedom. During their reception in Ramallah, occupied West Bank, several prisoners said they faced death threats from the Israeli army, endured severe beatings, and were deprived of food and water. The deteriorating health condition of the released prisoners was evident, with some appearing unable to walk on their own. * Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China US President Donald Trump has ordered 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10 percent on goods from China to address a national emergency over fentanyl and illegal immigrants entering the US, The White House has said energy resources from Canada will have a lower 10 percent levy. The US accused Mexico of being the "world's leading traffickers" of fentanyl and other drugs. Regarding Canada, the White House highlighted growing fentanyl production and illegal border crossings. China was criticised for its alleged role in subsidising chemical companies in exporting fentanyl. * Canada hits back against US tariffs Canada and Mexico have announced retaliatory measures against tariffs imposed earlier on their goods by US President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would impose 25 percent tariffs on $106.5 billion of US goods in response to US tariffs. Trudeau warned the tariffs would hurt the United States, a long-time ally. He encouraged Canadians to buy Canadian products and vacation at home rather than in the US. * Turkish defence giants secure over $5.5 billion in exports for 2024 Türkiye's defence industry has reached a major milestone in 2024, with companies such as Baykar and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) generating over 5.5 billion dollars in exports. Baykar, a global leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, contributed $1.8 billion to this figure, with international sales accounting for 90 percent of its revenue. The company celebrated the achievement in a statement stating that the cutting-edge technology has made them export leader in the defence and aerospace industry.

For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with Amit Ganjoo, Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies. They discuss recent advances in conflict detection, mission management, and UTM, how to move drone technology from experimentation to operationalization, and ways to form valuable partnerships in the drone industry.

AGORACOM Talks!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves this week. PyroGenesis (TSX: PYR)PyroGenesis secured a European patent for its groundbreaking SPARC™ technology, designed to destroy ozone-depleting substances with minimal carbon emissions. This eco-friendly innovation addresses a critical global challenge and positions the company as a leader in sustainable waste treatment. Additionally, PyroGenesis announced a €156,000 (CA$234,000) plasma torch contract with a European research center, aiming to revolutionize methane conversion into high-demand chemicals like ethylene, further advancing sustainable industrial solutions. Draganfly (CSE: DPRO)Draganfly achieved a major milestone, receiving an FAA waiver to operate drones over people and moving vehicles in urban environments. This regulatory breakthrough enhances their ability to deploy drones for public safety, infrastructure inspection, and more. Draganfly's trusted platforms continue to push boundaries in UAV innovation and urban applications. AISIX Solutions Inc. (TSXV: AISX)Launching in February 2025, AISIX Solutions Inc. introduces MineSafe Wildfire, an AI-powered solution to help the mining sector manage wildfire risks. With cutting-edge fire modeling and predictive analytics, this tool offers proactive risk management, ensuring climate resilience for mining operations and aligning with ESG standards. ImagineAR (CSE: IP)ImagineAR unveiled its AI and Augmented Reality as a Service platform, blending generative AI with AR for personalized, immersive customer experiences. From AI-curated holograms to dynamic ads, this innovation transforms engagement in industries like retail, entertainment, and aerospace, redefining the future of augmented reality. Power Nickel (TSXV: PNPN)Power Nickel announced Lion Zone drilling results, highlighting a standout intercept of 6.26% copper equivalent over 10.25 meters. With 15,000 meters of drilling planned for 2025, they're set to expand the mineralized zone further, paving the way for resource growth and exploration advancements. For breaking updates on small-cap companies making waves, follow AGORACOM on our Spotify podcast. Don't miss the stories shaping tomorrow's markets!

In this episode of Defence Insight Briefs, Senior UAV Analyst Matty Todhunter examines the rapidly evolving global drone market. From the battlefield roles of loyal wingman UAVs to NATO procurement strategies, we explore how drones are transforming modern warfare.Matty discusses how the Ukraine conflict has turbocharged drone development and procurement, with global UAV spending expected to reach $8.2 billion in 2025. Key topics include the US Department of Defense's Replicator 1 programme, India's major MQ-9B acquisition, and Europe's emerging loyal wingman initiatives.Tune in to hear insights into the latest technological innovations, including autonomous control systems and low-cost, attritable platforms, and how drones are poised to redefine defence strategies in the year ahead.

Israeli army detains dozens in occupied West Bank raids Israeli forces have detained around 70 Palestinians in a series of raids targeting homes in the occupied West Bank. Eyewitnesses said Israeli soldiers stormed several homes in the town of Deir Istiya in Salfit governorate. The official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that Israeli troops have repeatedly raided Deir Istiya in recent days, blocking the town's entrances and exits with barriers. Israel carries out air strikes on eastern Lebanon "The Israeli military has conducted air strikes in eastern Lebanon. Lebanon's official National News Agency highlighted that Israeli forces continued to violate a ceasefire agreement that went into effect on November 27 last year. Reports indicated that Israeli warplanes bombed areas near the town of Jinta, east of Baalbek." 14 million Syrians will return home within 2 years: Ahmed al Sharaa "The leader of Syria's new administration, Ahmed al Sharaa, expressed optimism that 14 million displaced Syrians would return to their country within two years following the fall of the Assad regime. Speaking to Dubai-based documentary filmmaker and YouTube content creator Joe HaTTab in a video that aired Sunday, Al Sharaa emphasised that Syrians who were forced to flee their homeland are already returning. He highlighted that the revolution has been completed with the regime's collapse and it is time to transition from a revolutionary mindset to a state-oriented one. " Sudanese army regains control of another town in Al Jazirah state "The Sudanese army has announced that it had regained control of the town of Tambul, marking the second area of eastern Al Jazirah state to be reclaimed in the last 48 hours. The army said in a statement late Sunday that with the support of allied forces and popular resistance, it has taken full control of the town of Tambul. Referring to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the army said it has ""cleansed the town of the rebel militia after inflicting heavy losses in personnel and equipment""." Turkish UAVs fly high in African markets "Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have made inroads into Africa, with solutions developed in Türkiye from UAV technologies undertaking new missions abroad. Turkish drone company Zyrone Dynamics, renowned for its expertise in rotary-wing and variable-volume UAVs, has added a significant milestone to its export achievements. The company recently exported its ZD100 and ZD200 rotary-wing UAVs to an African country, where they will play a critical role in missions such as disaster search and rescue operations and the delivery of cargo to vital locations."

On our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Blake Stringer, Director of the Center for Aviation Studies at Ohio State University, joins Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of drone-focused education. The panel explores educational opportunities for students interested in drone technology, Ohio State's unique aviation programs, public perceptions of uncrewed systems, and what the future holds for the drone industry. Learn more about aviation education at Ohio State University: Center for Aviation Studies (CAS): https://aviation.osu.edu/ Aerospace Research Center (ARC): https://arc.osu.edu Center for Automotive Research (CAR): https://car.osu.edu

Drones are hot right now, and David Han Jr. joins us to describe his business startup, which designs and builds robust drone platforms for the American citizenry. Our conversation covers not just UAV technology and uses, but also the manufacturing and design mindsets needed to develop for a more resilient Citizen Defense Industry. https://www.k9defense.tech/ https://x.com/K9DefenseTech

Landscape of US Drone Industry: DJI Ban, equipment, tech and future of the industry. On today's episode we talk with Bobby Sakaki, UAV expert and CEO of UAS Nexus. We discuss with Bobby on the current state of the UAV industry and his insights on critical topics such as DJI Ban, US politics on the industry, latest tech and impact of supply chain and geopolitics in drone industry. Learn all about the topics and events in the industry that can impact drone pilots in today's uncertain environment. 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [01:23] Is a tariff based strategy good for the US Drone Industry [03:00] Discussions and thoughts on DJI ban [05:57] Are the efforts for growing the UAV industry on the right track? [10:20] Who are the upcoming players in the drone industry that are promising to be key players in the future and why - Quantum Systems, FreeFly, Firestorm [16:25] Are US companies equipped to replace or compete with DJI? [24:23] Is DJI's strategy working on providing high value equipment during the transition to US drones? [34:22] Section 1709 - Can federal government enforce an operational ban [01:04:10] What is UAV Nexus - Bobby's company and how does it help pilots

Erik Prince investigates the growing presence of unmanned aerial vehicles in the United States. From surveillance drones over key infrastructure to supposed UFO sightings, discover the technology, strategies, and theories surrounding these mysterious devices. Host Mark Serrano discusses this widespread phenomenon that has captured recent headlines. #drones #UAV #unmannedaerialvehicles #surveillance #UFO #technology #ErikPrince #MarkSerrano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss President Biden carrying out the largest single-day act of clemency in American history and the controversial commutations of sentences for corrupt public officials. Then, we talk about the rash of reported drone sightings in New Jersey and the confirmed UAV sightings around military bases, and how we can sort fact from fiction to make sure we address real security concerns.   Later, we talk about Mitch McConnell's call to reject isolationism and the Atlantic's deep reporting on how our crumbling military manufacturing infrastructure makes us vulnerable in a turbulent world. Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss CNN admitting that the person they showed being freed from a Syrian prison last week was actually an intelligence officer in the Assad regime and the growth of mediated media.  Joining host Ron Steslow on this week's panel:  Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report) Segments this week: (04:31) Biden's pardons and commutations  (26:13) Drones (41:04) The precarious state of our military manufacturing infrastructure  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Get Olivier's newsletter “Decision Points”: https://bit.ly/3ZTK8TU Follow this week's panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/LPDonovan https://x.com/OKnox Related reading: Segment 1:  WSJ - Mystery Drones Swarmed a U.S. Military Base for 17 Days. The Pentagon Is Stumped. - WSJ CNN - Key US Air Force base closes airspace amid drone sightings | CNN Segment 2:  AP - Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency CNN - Victims ‘shocked' after Biden grants clemency to ‘kids-for-cash' judge and $54 million embezzler | CNN Politics Segment 3:  Foreign Affairs - Mitch McConnell: The Price of American Retreat The Atlantic - The Crumbling Foundation of America's Military - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron James joins me to discuss his documentary An Accidental Truth, the current state of the disclosure process, and the latest news including the mystery drones, evidence for extraterrestrial UFOs, and reverse engineering programs.Ron James is a filmmaker, on-camera personality, writer, editor, researcher, content creator and entrepreneur. He has won 19 national awards, including 4 EBE awards, The Telly Award and the Aegis Award for Excellence in Broadcasting four times. He has created 7 feature length documentaries and dozens of original series episodes. He produced the Citizen Hearing on Disclosure with Stephen Bassett, numerous other conferences and hundreds of hours of other finished content in the ET field. He has made over 250 TV Commercials. He currently makes his own shows including “Bigger Questions”, “Spacetime”, “MUFON Presents” and more. He maintains his own state-of-the-art independent production studio in Los Angeles. James is also the co-founder of MUFON Television, an online TV channel boasting the world's largest collection of commercial free UFO related material. www.MUFONTelevision.comPlease help the channel grow. ☕️ SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, and click the YouTube Notification Bell so you don't miss a show. Thank you! https://www.youtube.com/mysticloungePodcast available on all platforms.iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-ufos/id1483348782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TtkMEFepnoqbHmQwAY1DT?si=Lear-wR-RM-5Gn3S2TsJVQHALF LIGHT documentary: https://tubitv.com/movies/678744/half-lightEmail: mystic_lounge@aol.comThreads: https://www.threads.net/@coffeeandufospodcast?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/coffeeandufos.bsky.social

In this episode of Powerline Podcast, we are joined by Isaac Piche, UAS Standards and Operations Manager at Quanta Aviation Services, who shares his journey into the rapidly advancing world of drones and UAV technology. Isaac reveals how drones are transforming the utility and infrastructure sectors, enhancing safety, and driving operational efficiency. From his early experiences to managing cutting-edge drone technology for high-risk projects, Isaac provides insights into the pivotal role drones play in modern infrastructure and the innovations shaping their future. We dive into topics such as regulatory challenges, the role of AI in drone autonomy, and the potential for drones in disaster response. For those curious about the impact of drones on safety and the future of technology in infrastructure, this episode is packed with valuable insights and forward-looking perspectives.

PREVIEW: DRONES: Former U.S. Air Force General Blaine Holt analyzes the potential source of UAV activity reported across multiple states. More tonight. 1953

With ongoing labor shortages and the continuous need to produce more with less, there are currently well over 50% of U.S. crop farmers using some type of autonomy and that number continues to rise every year. Brian Luck the state extension specialist in biological machinery systems at UW-Madison explains that all the technology needed for full autonomy is here and regulations are slowing the process. He also gives an explanation of why autonomous machines are safer than many think. UAV applicators are also becoming more prevalent and shows success in weed management. Luck says that we may see full autonomy become more common in the fields within the next few years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jam packed show today.  What are those drones flying around?  Dan and Trey review Red One, your air fryer is spying on you, an Oregon stripper stabbed a DJ after people said she was acting weird and there have been UFO sightings in Eugene, and a maid at Buckingham Palace went wild.  But first, Birthdays!LINKS:'This has gone too far': Drones temporarily closed runways at NY airport, governor saysWarning issued after report finds air fryers may be spying on their ownersPortland DJ hospitalized after being stabbed by stripperPilot Encountered Mystery Objects 'Moving at Extreme Speed': FAA - NewsweekBuckingham Palace maid arrested after drunken brawl at work Christmas party

Elon Musk Breaks His Silence On UAV Invasion! Plus, AG Garland Facing Criminal Charges For Perjury For Lying About Federal Agents Involved In J6! 

Drones are flying over military installations, reservoirs and critical infrastructure and the Government and local law enforcement have no idea who is behind it. Inflation accelerated in November. The State Run Media tries to railroad Pete Hegseth but he brings the receipts and Left wing media outlets see their ratings crash. 

Since mid-November, ongoing sightings of "mystery drones" in the skies over New Jersey have sparked alarm among residents, as officials continue to investigate the odd nightly incursions. Although authorities maintain that the drones pose no apparent threat to the public, many questions remain about the mysterious objects, and their operators and ultimate purpose remain unknown. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take an in-depth look at the mysterious aerial incursions, what officials have had to say, and why even the Pentagon and its UAP investigative unit, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), appear to be responding to the "drone fever" that has swept the United States in recent weeks.  Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider reporting your sighting to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Syrian rebels capture Damascus as President Assad flees the country   Google says it has cracked a quantum computing challenge with new chip Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate  Douglas Dean Johnson UAP Disclosure Act Update MYSTERY DRONES: Unidentified Drones Light Up New Jersey's Skies, Baffling Residents Mystery Drones Invading New Jersey Airspace Are Keeping Officials on Edge as Feds Probe for Answers “Drone Fever” Strikes Eastern U.S. as FBI Joins Investigations of Alleged Mystery UAVs Why the 'Mystery Drone' Craze is a Legitimate Concern: A Look into Counter-UAS Gaps  More drone sightings reported in New Jersey as officials investigate: Here's what to know FBI probes strange drone, aircraft reports in NJ; flights over Trump golf club are banned Clusters of unidentified drones spotted in New York and New Jersey  Police address public after rise in unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey Large drones spotted in Philadelphia area as FBI investigates mysterious drone sightings in NJ  Major General Pat Ryder discusses new measures to characterize drones  DoD Announces Strategy for Countering Unmanned Systems BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

Telework programs in the federal government should benefit mission, operations and work-life balance at agencies, according to the Government Accountability Office. Yet some agencies are not fully aligned with key practices to ensure successful telework implementation, the watchdog found in a new report. The Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency all told the GAO that they have not yet fully evaluated the effects of telework on agency performance, it explains in the report. Similarly, the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot do so for the Veterans Benefits Administration because it does not have a system in place that provides telework agreement information in an accessible manner. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command is steaming ahead with experimental efforts to launch unmanned aerial vehicles from uncrewed surface vessels. The latest Digital Talon exercise, conducted earlier this month in the Middle East region, included a variety of robotic capabilities that could play a significant role in future conflicts. In a release, NAVCENT said: “Digital Talon 3.0 … tested the electronic and mechanical effectiveness of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS), the capabilities of over-the-horizon communications between unmanned systems, and testing aerial autonomous launch and recovery of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) off a unmanned surface vessel (USV).” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Arcady Shteynberg and Eddie Benett are with the Omada Group.  Omada was formed to take the best, most forward thinking ideas and technology to the public space. A partnership of several  companies, Omada brings UAV, technology, rescue, training, consulting, and other innovations into one centralized business hub. The company's goal is to find the right-fit solution to address a company's biggest challenges. Arcady is owner and partner of OMADA Group, where he leads efforts in developing innovative solutions for first responders, particularly in water-based search and rescue operations. His work includes collaborating with agencies to create standards for UAV operators deploying emergency flotation devices. Under his leadership, OMADA Group has also formed strategic partnerships with distributors in the fire, water safety and drone industry, as well as some strategic partnerships with manufacturers like BRINC Drones, to offer comprehensive drone rescue solutions. Eddie is a 30+ year veteran of manned aviation and a former aircrew for Queensland Police in Australia. He is also a leading expert and innovator in the autonomous vehicle industry, who has also served on NASA Working Groups for Air Mobility as a Public Safety Expert. Furthermore, he is the founder and driving force behind Complete AUV. Eddie specializes in creating cutting-edge solutions for manned aviation programs, search and rescue, and commercial applications.  In 2018, Two teenage boys swimming off the coast of Australia, struggling to make their way back to shore, were saved by a drone that had dropped a self-inflating rescue pod into the water.  This was the first-of-its-kind rescue mission of swimmers by an unmanned aircraft.  Advancing the use of emergency flotation devices in drone rescue missions is one of Omada's core objectives. In this episode of the Drone Radio Show Podcast, Arcady and Eddie talk about Omada Group,  emergency flotation devices and how this technology can help save lives.

In the Critical Path podcast's first-ever visual episode, two UAV experts with Rawlins Infra Consult update ENR on the latest and greatest in drone-driven bridge inspections. See the video!

LEBANON - Overnight airstrikes in Beirut, this morning IDF issues evac notices for Tyre - attacking a short time later. Hezbollah: The previous day, there were 23 terrorist attacks against Israel, 5 of them against civilian towns. Launched suicide drones towards a military base in Ayelet Hashar and east at Nahariya, suicide drones towards the Shraga camp in the Golan Heights, and 2 additional rocket attacks towards the Shraga camp. Launched an anti-aircraft missile at an Israeli Hermes-450 type UAV in the skies over the town of Jabeshit. At the same time, the Shia militias in Iraq take responsibility for 3 terrorist attacks in the last 30 hours.Deuteronomy 8:3 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. List of Urgent Needs:- F350 Truck and accessories: $50,000- Iridium Certus Thales MissionLINK x 2 plus network connection: $10,000- Fuel for mission distribution: $80 per daily mission- Aid supplies family support kits: $150- Ministry emergency fund goal: $30,000To give, use this link http://member.bulldozerfaith.com/givePayPal.me/bulldozerfaith https://cash.app/$bulldozerfaith Daily Devotional and teaching with Kenny Russell - Get connected with our Podcast Channelshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/what-then-shall-we-sayEmail kenny@bulldozerfaith.com

Chris is an independent war journalist and combat veteran who served in the Army's Stryker Brigade in Mosul, Iraq. Chris is well known throughout the 2A industry and also for founding Project Leaflet. Joining up with Ethan Nagel, they embed with Ukrainian war fighters and civilians documenting the stories told to them along the way. With most of their time spent following The Chosen Company, A Ukrainian Night Assault Platoon and Civilians developing new UAV tech, Chris and Ethan capture your attention leading you to your own opinions and questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whiskeyandwindage/support

Another one for the ages! The guys were joined this week by Ted Strazimiri, CEO of SkyDeploy & Parkalytics, Russell Hall, Mobile Mapping Manager at Langan Engineering & Environmental Services and Mark "Chief Geek" Taylor, Owner at Extreme Aerial Productions to talk all things UAV's and Parkalytics! Just some of the topics discussed include technology integration, data management, regulations, cost barriers, competition, the skills gap and "Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should!! Music by System of a Down!

Welcome, global audience, to the Technology Revolution show With host Bonnie D. and Scarlett mic in the live-streaming glow  Buckle up as four Futurists' predictions take flight Sharing visions for Drones + AI working day and night Chuck Byers, Martin Stenzig, Steven Philpott Sr., Pharns Genece too Watch or listen, we're predicting the future especially for you!

In this episode, Mehmet introduces us to Keyvan Aviation, which is based in Istanbul, Turkey. The company is among only four EASA-approved global companies to process and deliver accurate aeronautical and navigation database useable for aircraft avionics and navigation systems. Mehmet tells us more about this achievement, as well as the work Keyvan Aviation is doing when it comes to Aeronautical Navigation Database solutions which contribute to the safe, efficient, compliant functioning of UAV and drone eVTOL services. We talk about the effects and future of aviation data on Drone eVTOL and air traffic, as well as the UAV and eVTOL drone market in Turkey and Where the challenges and opportunities lie.

Payne and the UAV team answer your questions To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices