Aircraft

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Endangering Airborne First Responders by Aiming Laser Pointer at Spokane County Aircraft

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Spokane, Washington – A man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for pointing a laser pointer at a Spokane County Sheriff’s aircraft and Life Flight helicopter. The incident occurred on October 13, 2023, when the suspect, Johnny R. Blackstock, allegedly shone a laser pointer at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Air One helicopter during a routine patrol. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington emphasized the gravity of pointing lasers at aircraft, stating that such actions could have life-threatening consequences. Law enforcement officials, as well as first responders involved in … Read more

South Korean Fighter Aircraft Secrets Allegedly Leaked by Indonesian Employees: Calls to Strengthen Military Information Protection Laws

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SEOUL, South Korea – Indonesian employees at Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) are being investigated for their alleged involvement in attempting to leak classified information about South Korean fighter aircraft. The incident has sparked calls for stricter laws regarding the disclosure of confidential military data, currently pending approval at the National Assembly. KAI, the developer behind the KF-21 fighters, identified the employees’ attempt to retrieve removable drives containing sensitive data last month. The Defense Counterintelligence Command, National Intelligence Service, and Defense Acquisition Program Administration are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the suspected theft. Representative Hong … Read more