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India Confirms Launching Strikes On 9 Sites In Pakistan, Citing ‘Terrorist Infrastructure’
U.S. Expands Border Surveillance with U-2 Spy Planes

Mar 15, 2025

#USMexicoBorder #ISR #BorderSurveillance
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin confirmed that U-2 Dragon Lady spy planes are being used for surveillance missions along the U.S.-Mexico border. These aircraft, along with RC-135V/W Rivet Joint planes and drones, support efforts to monitor and combat illegal activities such as drug trafficking and cartel operations. The U-2, equipped with advanced sensors, offers high-altitude, real-time intelligence. This comes as the U.S. military expands its border security efforts, including the activation of Joint Task Force-Southern Border. Despite ongoing plans to retire the U-2 fleet, it continues to play a crucial role in these operations.


1,123 posted on 05/06/2025 7:47:50 PM PDT by bitt (<img src=' 'width=30%>)
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To: bitt; TruthWillWin

Thanks for the info bitt.

What I found ‘odd’ about this U2 is (1) it is owned/operated by Goddard Space, a military \contractor\ and (2) it didn’t show-up with the MILITARY filter on...it did appear with all the civilian flights.

TWW: this is a modern version of that Gary Powers U2. Photo in next post. Note the NASA on the tail and the Goddard Space decal on the fuselage of the engine intake.


1,177 posted on 05/07/2025 3:56:14 AM PDT by Cletus.D.Yokel (Catastrophic Anthropogenic Climate Alteration; The acronym defines the science.)
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1,178 posted on 05/07/2025 3:59:53 AM PDT by Cletus.D.Yokel (Catastrophic Anthropogenic Climate Alteration; The acronym defines the science.)
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