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Pentagon announces ‘massive’ military aid package & reviewing Russian rockets with former NASA Astronaut Terry Virts

Sep 27, 2024

Terry Virts, a former NASA astronaut and F-16 pilot, joins to discuss the U.S. military aid package for Ukraine, reflecting on its geopolitical impact amidst war. The conversation delves into the complexities of military strategies, the kidnap of Ukrainian children, and the intersection of conflict with space exploration. Virts shares insights on the militarization of space and the challenges posed by emerging threats from Russia and China. Historical parallels with WWII emphasize the urgent need for support, setting the stage for future conflicts.

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The US military aid package for Ukraine includes critical resources like armored vehicles and training for F-16 pilots to enhance defense capabilities.

European allies such as Germany and France are significantly increasing military support for Ukraine, reinforcing a united front against Russian aggression.

Internal dysfunction within the Russian military command is hampering its effectiveness, potentially increasing Ukraine's chances of success in the ongoing conflict.

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Intro

2min

Military Aid and Geopolitical Tensions

32min

Delivering Hope: The Impact of Ambulance Missions in Ukraine

4min

The Militarization of Space: Threats and Challenges

12min

Shifts in Power: From Rockets to AI

8min

Historical Parallels and the Geopolitical Landscape

3min

Recap and Promotions for Continued Coverage

4min

Day 948.

Today, further to updates from the war zone, we look at the new military aid package announced by the US for Kyiv, discuss the upcoming meeting between President Zelensky and Donald Trump, and review Russian rockets and the battle for space with a former commander of the International Space Station.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

With thanks to Terry Virts, former US Air Force F-16 pilot, NASA astronaut, test pilot, and currently a Senior Fellow at the National Center for Energy Analytics, an energy think tank. @AstroTerry on X.

Content Referenced:

U.S. Intelligence Stresses Risks in Allowing Long-Range Strikes by Ukraine (New York Times):

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/us/politics/us-intelligence-stresses-risks-in-allowing-long-range-strikes-by-ukraine.html

Children lost to the war (Ukrainian Government):

https://childrenofwar.gov.ua/en/

Ukraine Focus NGO, delivering Ambulances to Ukraine:

For more information, visit:

https://ukrainefocus.org/

For Francis's episode on his journey with Ukraine Focus, see:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHOEYMfizow

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