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Inside High-Speed Missions Fueling Western Jets on Russia’s Doorstep

Inside High-Speed Missions Fueling Western Jets on Russia’s Doorstep

Finance

ABOARD A BRITISH VOYAGER AIRCRAFT — With rows of economy seats, overhead baggage bins, television screens, and illuminated seatbelt signs, the cabin of this Royal Air Force tanker looks nearly identical to that of a commercial jetliner.But out the window, NATO fighter jets are flying just a few feet away,…

Hardest Thing to Teach Ukrainians in Western Training Was Fire Control

Hardest Thing to Teach Ukrainians in Western Training Was Fire Control

Finance

One of the toughest lessons for Western military instructors to teach Ukrainian soldiers has been fire discipline — holding fire and conserving ammunition instead of unloading relentlessly at Russian forces, a former training leader told Business Insider.Maj. Maguire, a UK military officer who spoke to Business Insider on the condition…