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That is a butt-ugly "aircraft". Officially, they are "examining the affordability and reusability of spacecraft". But why do you need to leave it in space for 2 years to get that data? You'd think a faster cycle time would be better for testing that kind of thing.

They are still thinking Kaveri? That alone will kill the project. :-( Run the two separately at least, with a backup plan for the engine.

In my earlier reply, I basically agreed with you - in the long run, the HK protesters have the wrong idea (if i understand what they want correctly). But, it's their city, they should get to vote on it. I think the mainland government has a pretty good argument to make, so have the discussion...

As I understand it, the core complaint is that the mainland getting richer has led to mainlanders moving into/visiting HK. The new money coming into town causes upward pressure on rent, and downward pressure on wages. So, the HK locals are hoping to restrict the flow somewhat. What exactly...

1) I don't hate them. 2) I don't particularly love them either. 3) I think their grievances should be heard, and they community should have a chance to vote on which way to go, rather than CPC dictating what should happen. There are lots of conflicting stories about what these guys want. My...

I have to point out that all these transfers are likely done at zero dollars for the transfer itself. How much you spend refurbishing is up to the new owner. If the US Congress likes you, they might help out a bit with the expense. Some deals may be contingent on the refurbishing work being...

While researching the proposed OHP transfers to Pakistan, I ran across the US government's list of what they've given away to who, over the last 10 years or so. Thought this audience might find it interesting. Defense Trade and Arms Transfers | The Official Home of the Defense Security...

I don't mean to say its a bad deal. The ships would be provided as excess military equipment, typically this means they are given away for free, as-is. They are not new ships, so nothing on them is going to be state-of-the-art or classified - if there were classified gear, it would be removed...

These were tough little ships in the 80s and 90s, but were worn-out and not deemed cost-effective to upgrade to modern capabilities by the 2000s. The missile launchers on the last few were removed, a 25mm cannon installed in place. They are a bit slow too, being originally envisioned for...

FFG-42, 45 and 49. Are there substantial re-equips planned? Will this make 9 total Perry-class for PN, or have some been retired? How different will these be from the previously transferred ships? On the US side, the last of the Perry-class will be retired next year. I think the USN are...

You guys really live for the idea of a US collapse. The links below the article contain articles from years back with the same crap in them. And, the ruble keeps dropping. And the renminbi is still tied to the dollar by the Chinese government. If the dollar drops precipitously, it makes...

If your internal policy is to look the other way when your rich people donate to fanatics, then you have a problem. Saudi individuals have donated to Al Qaeda and to ISIS, and other radical causes. The Saudi government has made a deal with Islamic fundamentalists in Saudi Arabia - if the...

Sad, not hurting the original UK/Belgians - they sold it already to a smuggler. Smuggler loses out, but he's probably Russian.

You're going to have to give up the dollar, you can't afford it anymore. Exchange Rates Graph (Russian Ruble, US Dollar) - X-Rates

Funny, there is/was a desi on the US men's gymnastic team. Perhaps its not the blood but the training?

Not related to security of any kind, other than reasonably securing the product/services themselves (e.g. locks, software security, etc). Any military sales would be incidental, we do not make military products. The military does buy lots of commercial, off-the-shelf stuff, they very probably...

My apologies. I am not certain how that happened, but it was not intentional.

@Infra_Man99 I'm sorry, your response made no sense to me. I'm not from Europe. I'm happy where I am, as I've said before. I am not where I started out, I have moved a number of times to get to where I am, and I'm not likely to move again soon. Maybe when I'm older/retiring, to be closer to...

Ha! I learned a new word this week! "Frikik". In the context of Erdorgan complaining about a tabloid picture of Gweneth Paltrow in skimpy dress. Great word for showing too much skin!

I don't see voting as pointless at all. I understand there are other people out there with differing opinions, and I will not always get my way. That's why we vote. I don't agree with the oligopoly opinion at all either. University professors are always feeling hurt that people don't just do...