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Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced that it thwarted a Ukrainian plot to recruit a pilot to defect with a supersonic strategic bomber jet. The FSB alleges that Ukrainian agents offered money and the prospect of Italian citizenship to the pilot in exchange for flying a Tu-22M3 plane to Ukraine. The FSB also accused unspecified NATO countries' security services of involvement. The FSB claims to have obtained information that allowed the Russian military to attack the Ozerne air force base in northwestern Ukraine, but the fate of the pilot remains unknown. Ukraine has not yet responded to the allegations. The Tu-22M3 bomber is a modernized version of a Soviet-era jet that Russia uses to launch long-range missiles against targets in Ukraine. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Colonel Elliott Vandevanter of the 305th Bomber Wing of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) of the U.S. Air Force. Colonel Vandevanter and his men have to be ready always to take a devastating load of atomic bombs anywhere in the world. Colonel Vandevanter was married in 1947 and has a daughter and a son. He and the other men from his team at MacDill Air Force Base are mostly in their thirties and have a family.

The article describes the operations of the U.S. Strategic Air Command (SAC) stationed at U.S. and overseas bases. The 200 bombers and crews of SAC are in alert shacks 24 hours a day as they stand primarily as a deterrent to enemy attack. Members of SAC are composed of the best-trained flight crews, sharpest maintenance crews and the best available bombers. At its Offut base near Omaha, Nebraska, the SAC staff reappraises the deterrent strategy in the light of reports on plane and crew readiness and on what the Russians are reportedly doing.

The war in Ukraine hasn't affected Russia's strategic weapons stockpile and Russian air, maritime, space, and cyber forces haven't "suffered significant degradation", Cavoli said in the remarks. Ukraine Latest: Zelenskiy Calls Xi's Hour-Long Call "Productive" (Bloomberg) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the first time since the Kremlin's invasion began, telling the Ukrainian leader that the only way to achieve peace is through negotiations. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the first time since the Kremlin's invasion began, telling the Ukrainian leader that the only way to achieve peace is through negotiations. The war in Ukraine hasn't affected Russia's strategic weapons stockpile and Russian air, maritime, space, and cyber forces haven't "suffered significant degradation", Cavoli said in the remarks. Ukraine Latest: Zelenskiy Calls Xi Call "Productive". [Extracted from the article]

The war in Ukraine hasn't affected Russia's strategic weapons stockpile and Russian air, maritime, space, and cyber forces haven't "suffered significant degradation", Cavoli said in the remarks. (Bloomberg) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the first time since the Kremlin's invasion began, telling the Ukrainian leader that the only way to achieve peace is through negotiations. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the social and environmental conditions of Washtenaw County, Michigan, in which the Willow Run bomber plant positions. It emphasizes that the plant, under the management of Henry Ford, is far from its mass production with small manpower. In relation, governor Harry F. Kelly suggests to establish speed limit on roads. Improved housing and establishment of barracks are also suggested.

The article offers information on the bomber programs established by U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. It states that the total private plane production of 6,780 in 1940 will be doubled in 1941 if the priorities does not involve. It says that the present productive capacity rate of 1,500 a month was scheduled for increased of 3,600 by the end of 1943. Moreover, the supervisory talent and management in aircraft manufacturing has been expanded as the new plants and equipment increased.

The article discusses the use of mirrors as precision tools at the plant of Boeing Aircraft Co. in Seattle, Washington. The principle of reflected light has been applied by Boeing to different jobs in design, production and testing. The use of mirrors also allows Boeing to save time and money. The company is using mirrors in precision setting of multiple guns on the B-50 bomber, immediate checking of tool accuracy and detection of elements in a metallic sample, among others.

The article focuses on the industrial uses of the gas turbine engine which was initially developed during World War II when fighter planes and bombers needed speed. It says that pipeline and power companies and one railroad think that gas turbine is a compact, economical power-plant. Even though the design and operation of the industrial turbine and the aircraft version are similar, their size and applications are said to be different. In the railroad industry, Union Pacific is considering the turbine as a power-plant for their locomotives.

(Bloomberg) -- Airbus SE is testing a system to equip its A400M military transporter planes with water tanks to fight wildfires, which are occurring with greater frequency in Europe and North America. Airbus put a tank in the cargo hold of an A400M plane, along with two hoses to discharge water at low altitudes. [Extracted from the article]

Airbus put a tank in the cargo hold of an A400M plane, along with two hoses to discharge water at low altitudes. (Bloomberg) -- Airbus SE is testing a system to equip its A400M military transporter planes with water tanks to fight wildfires, which are occurring with greater frequency in Europe and North America. [Extracted from the article]

Since taking office as Air Force secretary in July, he'sbeen reviewing the service's planned shopping list foraircraft: 1,763 F-35As, as many as 200 F-15EX fighters,at least 100 B-21 bombers plus the new, still highlyclassified "Next Generation Air Dominance" program thatsome analysts already anticipate will operate withunmanned systems. (Bloomberg) -- The Air Force can't afford to keep buyingall the piloted bombers and jets it plans, the servicesecretary says, so he's considering a hybrid force ofdrones operating in tandem with aircraft like the newB-21 stealth bomber. [Extracted from the article]

Read more: What to Know About Ethiopia's Challenge in Tigray: QuickTake "Abiy Ahmed's air force sent its bomber jet to attack civilian targets in and outside Mekelle", TPLF spokesman Getachew Reda said on Twitter. Ethiopia conducted airstrikes on Mekelle, the capital of the dissident Tigray region, as federal forces continue their attempt to take back ground lost to rebel fighters. [Extracted from the article]

The latest escalation in fighting comes as the U.S. and European Union consider imposing new economic sanctions against Ethiopia, the TPLF and neighboring Eritrea, which has backed Abiy throughout the war. Ethiopia conducted airstrikes on Mekelle, the capital of the dissident Tigray region, as federal forces continue their attempt to take back ground lost to rebel fighters. [Extracted from the article]

Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc agreed to sell its Spanish ITP Aero unit to a group led by Bain Capital for 1.7 billion euros ($2 billion), netting the British aero-engine maker much-needed cash to help it recover from the coronavirus crisis. The deal with Bain and partners JB Capital and Spanish defense firm Sapa will help Rolls rebuild its balance sheet as it seeks to restore its investment-grade credit rating, it said Monday in a statement. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the effort of U.S. President Ronald Reagan to rearm the Department of Defense despite lack of funds. It notes the move of the government to develop and construct 100 b-1B bombers for the Air Force which was awarded by the department to Rockwell International Corp. and the planned purchase of the 50 C-5N cargo aircraft and 44 KC-10 tanker-cargo jets. It notes that the real problem is in terms of production capacity due to subcontractor dropouts.

The article reports that Rockwell International Corp.'s $28 billion program to build 100 B-1B bombers is three months ahead of schedule. According to the article, the bomber meets all flight specifications. It adds that Rockwell's success in meeting its targets for the bomber may prove crucial in its fight to win the contract against Northrop Corp.

The article reports on the record-breaking flying time set by a fully-loaded Liberator bomber which traveled between Canadian province of Newfoundland and Great Britain in 6 hours and 12 minutes.

The article offers updates on the world economy in 1942 focusing on the improvement of the supply lines by the United Nations (UN). It states that Burma-based Japanese bombers must be removed to prevent hindrances in the delivery of goods from India to China. The opening of the war highway from Alaska to Canada was completed one month ahead of schedule. Railroads in Latin America have been renovated and extended.

The article discusses the intensification of Canada's effort for World War II. The country plans to make its own synthetic rubber and construct more bombers for the U.S. Fairchild Aircraft Ltd. was licensed by Canadian Car & Foundry, which has expanded its contracts with the American government, for building dive bombers. The effects of Canada's tighter war production on businesses are explored.

The article reports on the giant tractor-trailer combinations that transport Ford-built aircraft subassembly lines for Consolidatied B-24 four-motor bombers to the final assembly plant several states away in June 1942. A reduced number of subassemblies reportedly translates to lesser work by the final assembly plant. It is shown that the design of two trailers more than 60 feet long, with interiors more than 90 inches wide and more than 10 feet high would be sufficient to carry all parts for one plane.

The article refers to the U.S. government's order for Navy bombers with the Canadian Car Foundary Co. as an indication that Canadians are beginning to understand the meaning of the pooling arrangements with the United Nations (UN) and how war output coordination will work. In line with the U.S.-Canada economic cooperation, the U.S. had initiated sugar rationing in Canada. In response to problems with the difficulty of fixing prices, Price Administrator Donald Gordon urged the standardization of styles and models.

The article reports on the Defense Unit of Fisher Body Co. which is acting as the liaison organization between North American Aviation Corp. and General Motors Corp. in their collaboration in the production of B-25C two-motored bomber airplanes under the Knudsen plan in the U.S.

The article reports on automobile manufacturers including Chrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. who will work with bomber plane makers including Glenn L. Martin Co. and North American Aviation Corp. for manufacturing the bomber planes.

The article focuses on issues related to World War II. It mentions the move of Germany to raid England's southern and eastern coasts by deploying its bombers, and that Nazi parachutists were dropped in industrial cities of Great Britain's midlands. The aim of Adolf Hitler's Battle for Britain is to make it clear that Germany has neither organized nor laid in supplies for a long war. Meanwhile, it says that business watches on the way acquired territories are being fitted for Greater Germany.

The article provides news briefs in the U.S. It gives information on the possibility of U.S. producing a bomber plane called FB-111 under the presidency of Richard Nixon. Names like James J. Reynolds Jr., and Mary Gardiner Jones are mentioned on the news of old timers in the government seeking or being lobbied for promotion in Nixon's government. Incumbent U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson is reportedly looking to set the 1970 fiscal budget to a range of 195 to 200 million U.S. dollars, which will be inherited by President-elect Nixon.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "The fastest U.S. plane in the Mach 2.5 General Dynamics F-111A, a tactical bomber," in the July 6, 1968 issue, the expected demise of passenger train in the July 13, 1968 issue, and "Men go on a fashion kick" in the July 20, 1968 issue.

The article focuses on the engine that was developed by Detroit, Michigan-based Skinner Motor Co. and will be manufactured at the facility of Cleveland, Ohio-based Jack and Heintz Inc. It notes that the engine will be intended for use in super bombers as well as in automobiles to be produced by Kaiser-Frazer Corp. and Graham-Paige Motors Corp. The engine is made from aluminum diecastings that have been welded together. One feature of the engine is above-average power output in higher speed ranges.

The article confirms that Russia is rapidly gaining an advantage in aircraft technology and development over the U.S. According to a report from "Aviation Week," evidence of Russian air supremacy was displayed during the May Day parade in Moscow with foreign observers noting 50 new supersonic day fighters, 30 newly-designed all-weather fighters, and ten four-jet Bison heavy bombers. Analysts attribute the surge in Russia's airpower to the 1953 Moscow conference wherein Russian airplane designers examined the flaws of the MiG-15 jets in Korea.

The article reports on the various weapon systems of U.S. which are under various stages of development. It reports on the 60 mm Stinger gunships that can knock down low flying high speed jet planes and the automatic and radar controlled 75 mm Skysweeper guns that are effective against bombers flying at an altitude of 2,000 and 12,000 feet. It also reports on the Loki rockets which are nearing production stage and can target bombers at 60,000 ft and on the guided missiles and recoilless rifles.

The article reports on the debate on the subcommittee investigation led by U.S. Senator Stuart Symington (D-Mo.) on the adequacy of the strategic bomber and missile program of the U.S. in May 1956. According to the testimony issued by Stategic Air Command head Curtis LeMay, a mechanical defect delayed the operation of the U.S. heavy bombers. Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson issued a rebuttal saying that the balanced Navy and Air Force aerial strength is the basis of the striking power and security of the U.S. and not the heavy bombers alone.

Reports that the United States Air Force is finding ways to keep the B-52 Stratofortress bomber flying. Report that the B-52 Stratofortress bomber has been flown in every post-World War II conflict except Korea; Plans to give the B-52 Stratofortress a bigger role in electronics jamming.

Discusses why the United States Pentagon could live within its budget if Congress would slash unnecessary programs and cut manpower. Why the US government must face the issues honestly; Ways that money could be saved in the defense budget; Why bombers warrant top priority.

The article reports on developments relevant to politics and government in the U.S. as of February 1984. It includes information on the $8-billion funding request by the Pentagon to finance its controversial B-1B bomber program, as well as the stalling strategy to be tried by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Bob Packwood to prevent Senate action on domestic-content legislation.

This section offers news briefs related to business legislation in the U.S. Evidence shows the support of the Congress to the future production of the B-1 bomber by Rockwell International Corp. A lobbying effort in the Senate to restore funds for wide-bodied jets was launched by Defense Secretary Harold Brown and his lieutenants. Environmentalists and their allies oppose the pledge of inflation czar Robert Strauss to soften costly environmental regulations and his proposed anti-inflation strategy.

The article discusses the efforts of military and bombing plane maker Rockwell International Corp. to sell a new batch of B-1B bombers to the U.S. government. According to Rockwell, since the Congress has just halved the request for 100 MX missiles, the U.S. will need more than 100 B-1Bs to maintain its nuclear retaliatory force against the Soviet Union. One Congress member criticized Rockwell and said that if they need more B-1Bs, the U.S. Air Force would better tell them and not Rockwell.

A photograph of the tanker Meishia, one of the three vessels attacked by Japanese bombers together with the U.S.S. gunboat Panay, in Nanking, China is presented.

A photograph of a bomber built for the U.S. Army Air Corps by Boeing Airplane Co. which can carry six tons of bombs for 6,000 miles without refueling, is presented.

The article discusses the announcement of Deputy Defense Secretary William P. Clements Jr. that the U.S. Air Force will stop production of the General Dynamics Corp. swing-wing fighter-bomber by the end of 1974.

A photograph of the Halifax bomber is presented.

A photograph of the Hudson bomber from Lockheed Martin is presented.

The article discusses the high cost of bombing Germany as of May 1943. It reveals that the cost of a single heavy bombing raid on Germany may run as high as 5 percent of total Allied heavy bomber production for a month. The article reports that raids over northwest Europe in February 1943 have cost the Allies more than 120 bombers, 180 bombers in March and 325 bombers during April. The total estimated Allied production is less than 750 bombers a month.

The article reports that as of August 1942, the British have produced three bombers, the Stirling, Halifax and Lancaster, which can carry heavier loads of bombs, while Mexico City, Mexico was granted a 6 million dollar loan from the Export-Import Bank to build the Altos Hornos Steel plant in Monclova, Coahuila.

This section offers business news briefs for several U.S. cities as of April 1942. Cleveland, Ohio is prospering due to its receiving government awards to build bombers and use synthetic rubber, resulting in new plants and jobs, though Dayton has seen a number of lay-offs. Richmond, Virginia, which was awarded several new military camps, bases and arms facilities, is likewise enjoying a booming economy, with salaries rising above the national average. The Twin Cities in Minnesota is expecting good harvests, and has begun increasing its farming acreage.

A photograph featuring the launch of a U.S. Navy bomber at the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Co. plant in Middle River, Maryland is presented.

The article reports on the concentration of William Maxwell Aitken for the substantial production of British and U.S. bombers.

The article offers news briefs related to world politics including the use of a U.S. made British bomber airplane by British ambassador to the U.S., Lord Edward Halifax to fly back to his country, and the proposal of the Truman Committee to summon lobbyist Tommy Coreoran regarding his reported lobbying activities in the U.S.

The article offers information on Glenn L. Martin Co.'s 187 medium bomber that undergone its first flight tests on the second week of June 1941.