@Telstra Still KAPUT north of Newcastle on several services at 10:20am. Telstra fess up for the f… up it is, a major outage affecting many (most?) of your customers.
@elonmusk You have the good fortune of education, opportunity and intelligence. You chose the wrong path, nourishing your ego in pursuit of power and advantage. The people that prop your wealth have identified your motivation and abhor it. How will history remember you, badly I’d say.
@DrewPavlou Dunno Drew, but right now he’s getting an education in cause and effect. Today the only thing worse than driving a Tesla is owning the stock.
@strangerous10 Who recalls Sarah Ferguson’s appalling interview with Sanna Marin, PM Finland? It was the media who got frenzied by her dancing & seeking a little joy & light, not the general public. I do wonder who directs SF’s lines of questioning. Gronk.
@GemsOfStat @elonmusk I dare you to show February sales annualised year on year. 2025, at least where I live, is off the chart, oops, through the floor. Very sorry for Tesla owners who didn’t realise their creator was who he has become.
@bobjcarr Never been to impressed with you @bobjcarr but you might have a point here. If the freaky Orangutan 🦧 is still our ally then 🇺🇸 has plenty of subs in deterrence. If not, then he prob just disables them anyway… =F16s in 🇺🇦 https://t.co/aICfAZ7Wmx
FACT CHECK: Background on F-16 EW Systems:
The F-16s supplied to Ukraine have been equipped with advanced EW systems, including the AN/ALQ-131 jamming pods. These systems enable the aircraft to disrupt enemy radar and missile guidance, enhancing survivability in contested airspaces.
The U.S. Air Force’s 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing played a pivotal role in reprogramming these EW systems to address specific Russian threats, ensuring that Ukrainian pilots had up-to-date countermeasures.
Implications of Support Termination:
The abrupt halt in U.S. support means that the EW systems on Ukrainian F-16s will no longer receive necessary updates to counter evolving Russian tactics. Russian forces have the capability to adjust their radar frequencies and missile guidance systems to circumvent known jamming techniques. Without continuous updates, the effectiveness of Ukraine’s EW systems will diminish over time, increasing the vulnerability of their F-16s to Russian air defenses.
The Trump Administration’s decision to terminate critical electronic warfare support for Ukraine’s F-16 jets appears to be driven by shortsighted political expediency rather than any coherent military or strategic rationale.
By abruptly withdrawing vital support, the administration not only undermines Ukraine’s capability to defend itself against sophisticated Russian threats but also risks destabilising regional security at a sensitive moment. This move is reflective of Trump’s narrow, transactional approach to foreign policy, prioritising domestic political gestures or diplomatic leverage over commitments to long-standing international allies and regional stability.
The action further highlights a disturbing disregard for the repercussions on allied trust, sending a signal of unreliability and unpredictability that may embolden adversaries like Russia. Additionally, it suggests a reckless indifference to the broader implications for NATO and Europe’s security architecture, potentially encouraging further aggression or escalation.
Ultimately, this decision exposes the Trump Administration’s willingness to sacrifice vital alliances and regional stability for short-term political manoeuvring, raising serious concerns about the administration’s judgement, strategic depth, and understanding of international affairs.
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@MalcontentmentT Too freaky to contemplate but history is loaded with events that would have been considered unlikely but ended with national devastation. What we do know is that Trump is on the loose. Seems others agree. Let’s hope not, right.
@DrewPavlou This is one that I simply cannot hit the like button for, (too sad) but Drew I’m sorry to say I share your prediction.
Thanks for your ongoing efforts online. Keeping your Aussie audience well informed with insights and observations 👍. Oh, BTW, https://t.co/zmCD0tk5Bu Trump.
@KayBee624@RapidResponse47 An opportunity for OompaLoompah martial law. I’m guessing under the 🇺🇸 constitution you can’t hold elections under martial law? Now that’s a crazy question, but given what we’ve seen there past months, it’s all possible right?
@FreeSpeechFnly@ZelenskyyUa You handle @freespeechfnly just became quite ludicrous. Oh, and BTW as a non-American (phew!) you guys loving Russia are really, no REALLY gross. President Muskovite, his orange boy and eye-lining sis are your demise. Farewell 🇺🇸.
@piersmorgan You recently said watch Trump’s actions, not words. The world saw enough to know today. The USA is fucked for the next 4 years and so too probably, is anyone banking on them.