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Jan 26
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Inside Operation Absolute Resolve And Th...

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Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: A defended capital went dark, the radars filled with ghosts, and minutes later the target was airborne over open water. We take you inside Operation Absolute Resolve, our most detailed breakdown yet of how stealth ISR, electronic warfare, and Tier 1 aviation converged to capture Nicolás ... Show More
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