Originally Posted by Fear-And-Loathing

True, true. The Russian bombers in the incident in the summer were caught and 'escorted' within minutes of entering NATO airspace.

The thing that seperates this is the fact the Bomber's were going towards an Aircraft Carrier, one of America's main weapons.



Dya see what I'm getting at? Flying over an Aircraft Carrier is a big thing alright, it is our most powerful Power Projection utensil and more expensive than any other weapon.

This incident links into this thread as well:

US arrests four 'Chinese spies'

And together, I have formed this thread to discuss the issue more:

New Cold War?

These 'incidents' are connected. There seems to be a rising tide of challenge to America, especially now it is militarily overstretched and economically indebted.

There's a change in the air this year. And everyone knows it.