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US seeks to equip Ukraine with long-range cluster missiles

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 After nearly a year of denying Kiev's requests, the Biden administration is considering sending a variant of the Army's tactical missile system capable of strikes into Russian-controlled areas. The Biden administration is close to deciding whether to provide Ukraine with a version of the ATACMS long-range missile that carries cluster munitions rather than single warheads, according to people familiar with the ongoing deliberations. Sign up for Fact Checker and get a weekly look at the truth, falsehoods and everything in between in politics. The interagency debate over whether to approve weapons has escalated in recent days, from the House Committee, the second-largest body of representatives of national security agencies, to agency heads and national security agencies. The project was moved to a main committee with the participation of stakeholders. He spoke in an interview on condition of anonymity regarding sensitive topics. This process culminates in a decision by President...

Pilot called 911 after parachuting into backyard !!! F-35 crash! F-35 crash!! F-35 crash!!!

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 A US Marines F-35 jet pilot called emergency services from a South Carolina home where his parachute landed. The pilot was unsure of the location of his $100m plane. A local resident calmly informed the dispatcher that the pilot had landed in his backyard. Debris from the jet was found a day after it went missing. In a four-minute call to 911, the resident requested an ambulance for the pilot. The 47-year-old pilot, who remains unnamed, reported feeling okay with only back pain. He requested an ambulance and explained that he had parachuted to the ground.  The Marine Corps stated that the pilot ejected due to a malfunction and landed in a residential area near Charleston's airport. The F-35's flight control software may have helped it remain level without the pilot's control. The search for the plane may have been hindered by its stealth capabilities and communication system wiping technology. An investigation is ongoing. A report to the US government revealed issues with ...