# Blackhawk on The No Agenda Show Blackhawk comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to February 2025. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – February 2025 - **Related topics:** [Miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md), [Military Drills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-drills.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [Audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audit.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [Biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md), [C-130](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-130.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Blackhawk Helicopter Crash, NTSB Preliminary Report - **Episode:** [1739: Hypophora](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-16 - **Time:** 2:42:15–2:51:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora/chapter/blackhawk-helicopter-crash-ntsb-preliminary-report.md The NTSB released a preliminary report on the collision between a military Blackhawk helicopter and a regional jet. The investigation suggests that a 0.8-second microphone key-up by the helicopter crew may have "stepped on" a critical tower transmission. The hosts debate the technical limitations of legacy half-duplex radio systems in aviation and the risks of conducting military training exercises near busy commercial airports. Keywords: [blackhawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawk.md), [ntsb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntsb.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), half-duplex, night vision goggles ### Lockheed Martin, China Conflict Warnings - **Episode:** [1657: Trash Can Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-05 - **Time:** 2:27:36–2:30:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man/chapter/lockheed-martin-china-conflict-warnings.md A "boots on the ground" report from a Lockheed Martin employee claims that military brass are now warning of an imminent global conflict with China. For the first time, upper command is reportedly questioning a guaranteed U.S. victory, leading to urgent demands for early deliveries of Blackhawk helicopters and other equipment. Keywords: [lockheed martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockheed-martin.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [defense industrial base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-industrial-base.md), [blackhawks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawks.md), [indo-pacific](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indo-pacific.md) ### Australian Blackhawk Purchase, Airbus Taipan, Pentagon Audit - **Episode:** [1523: Tank Talk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1523-tank-talk.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-22 - **Time:** 2:43:02–2:47:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1523-tank-talk/chapter/australian-blackhawk-purchase-airbus-taipan-pentagon-audit.md The Australian government has announced a $2.8 billion purchase of 40 US-made Blackhawk helicopters to replace its "troubled" fleet of European-made Taipan helicopters. This move follows a previous trend of Australia favoring US defense contracts over French alternatives, such as the cancellation of a major submarine deal. The lack of a Pentagon audit for over 25 years is highlighted as a major concern regarding the transparency of these massive international arms deals. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [blackhawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawk.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), taipan, [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audit.md) ### Taliban Military Equipment, Victor Davis Hanson - **Episode:** [1379: Afghaniscam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1379-afghaniscam.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-06 - **Time:** 2:09:44–2:14:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1379-afghaniscam/chapter/taliban-military-equipment-victor-davis-hanson.md Victor Davis Hanson detailed the staggering amount of military equipment left behind in Afghanistan, including Blackhawk helicopters and C-130 transports. The discussion posits that the military-industrial complex prefers leaving equipment behind to justify manufacturing new replacements, rather than the cost of retrieval. Keywords: [victor davis hanson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victor-davis-hanson.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [blackhawks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawks.md), [c-130](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-130.md), [military industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md) ### US Military Equipment, Taliban Biometric Data Seizure - **Episode:** [1377: R9X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-29 - **Time:** 18:17–21:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x/chapter/us-military-equipment-taliban-biometric-data-seizure.md Representative Jim Banks reported that the Taliban seized $85 billion in U.S. military equipment, including 75,000 vehicles, 200 aircraft, and 600,000 small arms. Most concerning is the capture of biometric devices containing fingerprints and eye scans of Afghan allies. Some military sources suggest the equipment may be compromised with Stuxnet-like viruses, while others allege the handover was a cynical CIA-managed operation. Keywords: [jim banks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-banks.md), [blackhawk helicopters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawk-helicopters.md), [biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md), [stuxnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuxnet.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) ### Police Militarization, Urban Camouflage and Public Response - **Episode:** [506: Happy Earth Gay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/506-happy-earth-gay.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-21 - **Time:** 47:18–50:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/506-happy-earth-gay/chapter/police-militarization-urban-camouflage-and-public-response.md The discussion turns to the heavy military equipment used by local police during the Boston lockdown, including Humvees and Blackhawk helicopters. The hosts critique the use of jungle and desert camouflage in an urban environment. They also analyze the "Boston Strong" phenomenon and the public's celebratory reaction toward the militarized police force. Keywords: [militarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/militarization.md), [swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md), [humvees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humvees.md), [blackhawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawk.md), camo, boston strong ### Military Training Drills, Houston and Miami Neighborhoods - **Episode:** [483: Culture Creationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/483-culture-creationism.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-31 - **Time:** 3:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/483-culture-creationism/chapter/military-training-drills-houston-and-miami-neighborhoods.md 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. Keywords: [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md), [blackhawk helicopters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawk-helicopters.md), [military drills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-drills.md), carnegie vanguard high school ### Terahertz Imaging, Miami Military Drills - **Episode:** [482: Media Harmonization](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/482-media-harmonization.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-27 - **Time:** 2:35:31–2:39:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/482-media-harmonization/chapter/terahertz-imaging-miami-military-drills.md New York City police are testing terahertz imaging scanners to detect concealed weapons on citizens without their knowledge. Simultaneously, downtown Miami hosted joint military and police drills involving Blackhawk helicopters firing machine gun blanks over urban areas, which officials described as preparation for overseas deployments. Keywords: terahertz imaging, [miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md), [blackhawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawk.md), [military drills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-drills.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [urban warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urban-warfare.md) ### Military Helicopter Activity, Gray Chinooks and Apaches Over Los Angeles - **Episode:** [239: Change Comes From GNU](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/239-change-comes-from-gnu.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-30 - **Time:** 1:40–3:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/239-change-comes-from-gnu/chapter/military-helicopter-activity-gray-chinooks-and-apaches-over-los-angeles.md 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. Keywords: [chinook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinook.md), [blackhawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawk.md), apache, military helicopters, [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md) ### San Diego Earthquake Drills and Military Activity - **Episode:** [238: Hawaii-Five-Blows](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/238-hawaii-five-blows.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-26 - **Time:** 1:43:09–1:48:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/238-hawaii-five-blows/chapter/san-diego-earthquake-drills-and-military-activity.md San Diego State University hosted "Exercise 24" (X24), a drill testing the use of social media during a major earthquake. Simultaneously, residents in Southern California reported an unusual amount of low-flying military helicopters, including Chinooks, Blackhawks, and armed Apaches. The hosts question the necessity and transparency of these military exercises over civilian populations. Keywords: [san diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md), x24, earthquake drill, [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [blackhawks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawks.md), apaches ### Orlando Police Brutality and Blackhawk Flyovers - **Episode:** [237: Just Hiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-23 - **Time:** 1:27:44–1:30:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking/chapter/orlando-police-brutality-and-blackhawk-flyovers.md An 85-year-old man in Orlando reportedly had his neck broken by police after a confrontation over a towed car. The hosts discuss the public's tendency to excuse police brutality and link the general atmosphere of intimidation to military Blackhawk helicopters flying over residential areas as a show of force. Keywords: orlando police, [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [police brutality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-brutality.md), [blackhawks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawks.md), [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md) ### Naval Base Coronado Flight Activity and Unmarked Jets - **Episode:** [210: Medical Marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/210-medical-marijuana.md) - **Published:** 2010-06-21 - **Time:** 22:34–26:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/210-medical-marijuana/chapter/naval-base-coronado-flight-activity-and-unmarked-jets.md The peace at Coronado beach was disrupted by intense military flight activity, with aircraft passing overhead every three minutes from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Observations included Blackhawk helicopters, F-16s, and large, completely white unmarked jets. The hosts speculate that these unmarked aircraft could be related to prisoner rendition flights, noting the lack of standard military livery despite having visible tail numbers. Keywords: naval base coronado, [blackhawk helicopters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackhawk-helicopters.md), unmarked planes, rendition flights, miramar ### MTV News Haiti Coverage, Guantanamo Bay Logistics - **Episode:** [168: Relief From Haiti Relief](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/168-relief-from-haiti-relief.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-24 - **Time:** 29:41–31:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/168-relief-from-haiti-relief/chapter/mtv-news-haiti-coverage-guantanamo-bay-logistics.md MTV News sent a reporting team to Haiti via Miami and Guantanamo Bay to document the recovery effort. The hosts criticize the media's focus on their own travel experiences, such as riding in Blackhawk helicopters, rather than the actual delivery of aid to victims. 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