NotAsAMod
An interesting observation from the article about 'the viewpoint of an average Russian"
We must show that the power of agreement is stronger than the power of weapon, whatever it takes.
The "we," as written in the article, is The West.
Aviation content:
The Biden administration plans to sell MQ-1C Gray Eagle attack drones to Ukraine, anonymous sources disclosed to Reuters at the start of June, but the deal still needs to be approved by Congress. The Gray Eagles would be a potent addition to Ukraine's arsenal, but a political tug-of-war is taking place over whether or not the drones will go.
Interested speculation follows: the US Marines recently declared IOC of the missile that replaces Hellfire (in March) called JAGM.
It is deploying this year, apparently, with a Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Gray Eagle can launch a Hellfire, but might there be a "field test" of JAGM hung on a Gray Eagle?
That is the kind of information that is usually classified, but the prospect is (to me) intriguing.
A few details at the link.
IOC was achieved with missiles, training, and support equipment delivered to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 to support an upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
It is not likely to be used in Ukraine any time soon. Hellfire is the more likely resident of the (up to 4) weapons stations on
MQ-1C if they are shipped.