Category : Aerospace & Defense

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After Trump supporters were able to overhelm a small and strained police force with relative ease and breach the Capitol on January 06, no chances are being taken with security ahead of Joe Biden's presidential inauguration. This time around, much of central Washington WRE has been turned into a labyrinth of security checkpoints, concrete barriers, razor wire and fencing. Moves to beef up security come amid FBI warnings of armed protests in all 50 states as well as the possibility of further violence in Washington. Fears are particularly high about an insider Read More

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A Cornonvirus test is helpful to limit spread of the virus, but isn't likely to be adopted as ... [+] replacement for bans and quarantines. getty The U.S. Airlines’ primary lobby group, Airlines for America (A4A), along with other groups have asks governments to call for testing of passengers in place of using travel bans. Undoubtedly, travel bans have crippled airline demand around the world, so it is not surprising that this call comes from major airline support groups. Airlines are a primary driver of economic activity, and employ large Read More

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Many people were critical of President Trump’s initiative to stand-up the Space Force. Some thought the Space Force was unnecessary, with space operations being currently handled by each military branch and NASA. Others considered the very notion of the Space Force as being absolutely ridiculous. Indeed, the establishment of the Space Force inspired numerous late-night jokes and even a Netflix comedy series. Regardless, the Space Force was established and currently has 2,500 guardians (the name chosen for Space Force personnel). President Trump at the unveiling of the official Space Force Flag. Read More

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Trump supporters near the U.S Capitol, on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. The protesters ... [+] stormed the historic building, breaking windows and clashing with police. Trump supporters had gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. (Photo by Shay Horse/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images The deadly U.S. Capitol riots last week are likely to keep guns sales going strong, stoked by growing fears of civil unrest and the specter of Read More