Topic: Military Helicopters

7 chapters across the catalog

Support Squirrel
Episode 982 1:00:37 - 1:03:55

982: Support Squirrel

Manned-Unmanned Teaming, Aviation Technology

A donor provides information on "Manned-Unmanned Teaming" (MUMT), a military technology that allows jet and helicopter pilots to control drones from their cockpits. This technology is being integrated into Apache helicopters and fighter jets for advanced surveillance and combat.

Fact Check False
Episode 882 1:49:15 - 1:51:26

882: Fact Check False

EU Defense Funding, European Army, NATO Coordination

The European Commission unveils a new defense funding plan aimed at increasing military research and procurement. The plan includes a 5 billion euro fund for member states to purchase helicopters and planes. The hosts mock the relatively small amount of funding compared to the U.S. military budget.

Boston Brakes
Episode 530 2:42:13 - 2:46:48

530: Boston Brakes

Port Angeles Military Invasion, Cell Phone Battery Test

Residents of Port Angeles, Washington, are startled by unannounced late-night military flight training involving Chinook and Apache helicopters. During the discussion, Adam Curry performs a live test by removing the battery from his "off" cell phone, proving that the device was still transmitting signals to his audio equipment while the battery was in.

Episode 483

483: Culture Creationism

Military Training Drills, Houston and Miami Neighborhoods

Residents in Houston and Miami reported military helicopters and gunfire in residential neighborhoods during unannounced multi-agency training exercises. The U.S. Army and local police departments utilized the old Carnegie Vanguard High School for drills involving armed men in fatigues and blank rounds. Local emergency services were reportedly not fully notified, leading to confusion when ambulances were dispatched for "shots fired" calls.

Oryx Burgers!
Episode 418 52:57 - 56:10

418: Oryx Burgers!

U.S. Military Contracts for Russian Helicopters in Afghanistan

The U.S. Department of Defense continues to purchase helicopters from a Russian firm to supply Afghan security forces, despite Senator John Cornyn's objections. This creates a diplomatic paradox where the U.S. buys hardware from the same supplier providing equipment to the Syrian regime.

Cleanest Dirty Shirt
Episode 377 2:22:56 - 2:25:48

377: Cleanest Dirty Shirt

Joe Paterno Death and Military Drills in Los Angeles

The death of Penn State coach Joe Paterno is briefly mentioned in the context of his legacy and the Sandusky scandal. This is followed by a report on unannounced military training exercises involving helicopters in downtown Los Angeles. The hosts suggest these drills are preparations for potential civil unrest rather than standard training.

Change Comes From GNU
Episode 239 1:40 - 3:14

239: Change Comes From GNU

Military Helicopter Activity, Gray Chinooks and Apaches Over Los Angeles

Adam Curry reports a continuous presence of military helicopters over his house, including gray Chinooks, Blackhawks, and armed Apaches. He expresses concern over the frequency of these flights and notes that local residents in Los Angeles seem indifferent to the activity. Dvorak finds the presence of armed Apaches particularly disturbing.