Space mishap

Failure in the seconds stage of a Soyuz mission taking replacement crew to the space station.  All are OK, but just one more reason we need to be doing our own manned space flight. (post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)

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MiG markings

I need more decals like I need a hole in my head….but these are nice.

Kh-35U

Video of Russian anti-ship missile test.  What I noticed is all the hits seem to be high up on the superstructures.  Interesting video.

MiG-25RBT

Looks like we are finally getting our recon version of the MiG-25.  Thanks ICM.

Russian CVL

A report on a proposed Russian CVL.  Frankly, nothing in the specs in this article make sense.  The numbers quoted for size don’t make sense with any of the other numbers. (h/t Jeff Groves)

Grumpy Russian Bear

Or actually a pair of Blackjacks.  Looks like Putin is flexing his muscles again.  I saw a few days ago that B-52 were doing the reverse route penetration practices, so this may just be a reaction.

Own goal

Looks like the Syrians might have some explaining to do to the Russians.

Trumpeter Tu-128

It is apparently out.  I can’t wait.

The copycat problem

An interesting article by a UK PhD student on the problems China has in trying to replicate stolen technology.  I am sure they will succeed in the long run, but how long is the long run?

Well, this is interesting

Russia loses a nuclear powered cruise missile.  I am sure they are making every effort to recover it, as is the USN.  Wonder who will get to it first.