Originally published at: Germany Protests Chinese Laser-Attack in the Red Sea - AVweb
‘Flying eye’ reconnaissance aircraft reportedly targeted during exercise.
Return fire? Lasers are weapons, so defend yourself?
Yeah, I know - that would be “provocative.” Can’t have that…
When will the world learn . China is not your friend, China is not to be trusted. China wants to rule the world! Selling them engines so an American company partly owned by a foreign company can make money is very shortsighted.
From Russ: No f-bombs, please.
Someone will get really hurt, then the shooting will really start.
Recall a big UAV was downed by a Russian fighter bumping its propeller.
And the BC Ferry service is ordering ferries from CC, because price is low.
Ignorant of past problems with fabrication quality of bridge pieces from CC.
(Earlier ferry orders were filled by companies in NW Europe, including in Poland.)
European countries should be hitting the Houthis hard, as shipping through the Suez canal benefits their residents, not the US whose west coast is the short route from China and whose east coast is the short route to Europe.
(Though the Panama Canal gives a route.)
Germany is well versed in protesting all kinds of stuff. Dont expect too much more, though.