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Student who flight tracks Elon Musk’s whereabouts says he will stop tracing with one condition.

Elon Musk’s location is being tracked by a student, who says he will quit tracking with one condition.

Student who flight tracks Elon Musk’s whereabouts says he will stop — for a price

Elon Musk‘s whereabouts have been being tracked by a student, who has stated that he will stop doing so if the Tesla CEO accedes to his demands.
A 20-year-old University of Central Florida IT major named Jack Sweeney has been following Musk‘s travels on Twitter under the handle @ElonJet.

To stop disclosing Musk’s whereabouts, Sweeney initially demanded a $50,000 cash reward. His demand has since evolved, and he now wants to fly in Musk’s plane, record the flight, and converse with the businessman about it.

“I would take it down if he allowed me to fly with him on his plane, video it, and talk about it – and perhaps even refuse to give me the $50,000 previously asked for it. That is still up for debate “The New York Post reported what Sweeney said.

Musk had made the teen a $5,000 offer to delete the account last November. The offer was rejected by Sweeney, though. An nine, 35-mile trip from San Jose to San Francisco by the Tesla CEO recently drew criticism.

Sweeney described Musk’s quick flight this week to The Post as being “less than a day” in San Francisco. “However, it was challenging to determine because this was one of the flights on which he used PIA [Privacy ICAO Address, which conceals the name of the plane owner].

Sweeney’s well-known hobby is following the movements of private planes carrying celebrities including Tom Cruise, the Kardashians, a number of Russian oligarchs, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk using public information gleaned from the Internet.

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India is in talks with Nigeria regarding the export of its single-engine Tejas and Prachand helicopter

Philippines in Talks to Procure India's LCH Prachand Helicopter

India is actively exploring its defense market and making audacious moves to establish itself as a significant player in targeting the African defense market to sell Tejas and Prachand.

According to the sources, Nigeria, in negotiations to purchase Indian aircraft such as the LCA Tejas and LCH Prachand, has recently opted to acquire the M-346FA light fighter-trainer aircraft from Italy. This decision comes after expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of the JF-17 Thunder jets, signaling a shift away from acquiring additional JF-17s.

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India is actively challenging Russia and China’s long-standing dominance in Africa, focusing on the lucrative market. While the India-Nigeria connection is longstanding, it’s rapidly evolving. In the fiscal year 2021-22, India emerged as Nigeria’s largest trading partner.

In March 2024, India intensified efforts to explore potential exports. A defense industry delegation visited Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, signaling India’s interest in exporting its single-engine Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.

Building the LCA Tejas Mark 2 prototype could take longer than expected.

Recent reports suggest Nigeria is considering acquiring 15 fighter jets to replace its aging Chengdu F-7NI fleet, with India emerging as a leading supplier, proposing its indigenous Tejas fighter jet.

The HAL Tejas is an advanced Indian multirole combat aircraft featuring a delta wing design, produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. It serves as a pivotal asset for air defense, maritime reconnaissance, and strike missions, tailored to excel in high-threat scenarios. With nearly 40 initial variants already inducted, the Tejas stands as a cornerstone of the IAF’s operational capabilities.

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Previously, Nigeria had explored Indian-built options such as the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand,’ Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) ‘Dhruv.’

The Prachand helicopter, designed for battlefield deployment as an attack helicopter, stands out with its advanced weaponry and avionics. Positioned to compete with helicopters like the Apache, Turkish T129, and the European Tiger, Prachand emphasizes India’s capability to produce unique and technologically advanced military assets.

Beyond military hardware, India’s strategic move includes establishing a local currency settlement system with Nigeria, a development of notable economic significance forged in May 2024.