Jorge Félix Cardoso
@jfelixcardoso.bsky.social
Political advisor for S&D at the European Parliament, doing mainly security and defence. Here on a personal capacity, as one should, and mostly to drop interesting reads. Ще не вмерла України і слава, і воля 🇺🇦
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Reading headlines about the US massing forces to Venezuela and ”what is Trump’s aim with the troops ?” reminds me of a certain other country that massed troops at a neighbour’s border 4 years ago and headlines were wondering what Putin’s aim could possibly be
November 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Reading headlines about the US massing forces to Venezuela and ”what is Trump’s aim with the troops ?” reminds me of a certain other country that massed troops at a neighbour’s border 4 years ago and headlines were wondering what Putin’s aim could possibly be
Yet another problem that would be solved by a real single market for defence
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The Shadowy Network Behind Slovakia’s €100M Arms Purchase - VSquare.org
Kaliňák's company is based at a property owned by people connected to the Grand Power arms factory—the very factory from which Kaliňák wants to buy 20,000 rifles for soldiers.
vsquare.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Yet another problem that would be solved by a real single market for defence
vsquare.org/slovakia-rob...
vsquare.org/slovakia-rob...
Interesting
NEW: Jeffrey Epstein said in emails that he had been advising the Russian government on how to deal with Donald Trump, one of several cases in which he wielded his connections to try to influence the course of foreign affairs. w @nahaltoosi
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Interesting
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The Kyiv Independent’s Kollen Post and Nick Allard embedded with the team of a small unit from the 3rd Army Corps to document how FPV pilots chase targets at over 250 kilometers per hour, and how the crew identifies, pursues, and destroys incoming threats close to the front.
On the front line of Ukraine's drone vs. drone war
YouTube video by Kyiv Independent
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Kyiv Independent’s Kollen Post and Nick Allard embedded with the team of a small unit from the 3rd Army Corps to document how FPV pilots chase targets at over 250 kilometers per hour, and how the crew identifies, pursues, and destroys incoming threats close to the front.
E eu concordo
Um diz que é candidato porque foi empurrado, outro, por despeito. Eu candidato-me porque acredito que sou o Presidente da República certo para o momento que o país vive. E penso que é assim que deve ser.
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
E eu concordo
Several useful examples inside
Billions for the Military: Germany's Economy Pins Its Hopes on the Defense Industry
Increased defense spending is a boon for Germany's ailing industrial sector. Numerous companies, even those with no previous military experience, are now hoping to get in on the act.
www.spiegel.de
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Several useful examples inside
Buy European
Over $5 billion in US arms exports to NATO allies have stalled due to the 40-day government shutdown, a senior State Department official told Axios.
www.axios.com/2025/11/09/g...
www.axios.com/2025/11/09/g...
November 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Buy European
Publiquei há umas semanas o livro (o meu primeiro!) “O Trabalho Forçado”, em co-autoria com a Maria Manuel Leitão Marques, o José Pedro Monteiro e o Miguel Bandeira Jerónimo. A apresentação terá lugar em Lisboa na próxima semana, mais detalhes na imagem
November 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Publiquei há umas semanas o livro (o meu primeiro!) “O Trabalho Forçado”, em co-autoria com a Maria Manuel Leitão Marques, o José Pedro Monteiro e o Miguel Bandeira Jerónimo. A apresentação terá lugar em Lisboa na próxima semana, mais detalhes na imagem
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Meanwhile in strategic autonomy land
Solvay open to building rare earths plant in US, where support is stronger than in Europa – Reuters: ‘in April launched modest processing of minerals needed for permanent magnets at its French plant, but said commercial production would depend on support from customers and governments.’
www.reuters.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Meanwhile in strategic autonomy land
“it is a historic opportunity to shift the balance of power between Europe and Russia by exposing the Kremlin’s financial frailty and altering Putin’s calculus about war and peace. It is also a chance to speed up Europe’s efforts to establish its military and financial independence from America.”
Why funding Ukraine is a giant opportunity for Europe
The bill will be huge. It is also a historic bargain
economist.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
“it is a historic opportunity to shift the balance of power between Europe and Russia by exposing the Kremlin’s financial frailty and altering Putin’s calculus about war and peace. It is also a chance to speed up Europe’s efforts to establish its military and financial independence from America.”
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And now, three suspicious drone sightings in one weekend over Belgium's Kleine-Brogel airbase, where US nuclear weapons are stored as part of NATO's nuclear sharing arrangements. All efforts to shoot down the drones or trace the pilots were unsuccessful.
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
Alweer drones boven luchtmachtbasis van Kleine-Brogel: politiehelikopter ingezet, maar opnieuw zonder resultaat | VRT NWS: nieuws
Na verschillende drone-meldingen boven de luchtmachtbasis van Kleine-Brogel, zijn er eerder deze avond opnieuw drones gespot. Dat schrijft Het Laatste Nieuws en burgemeester van Peer, Steven Matheï (C...
www.vrt.be
November 3, 2025 at 6:39 AM
And now, three suspicious drone sightings in one weekend over Belgium's Kleine-Brogel airbase, where US nuclear weapons are stored as part of NATO's nuclear sharing arrangements. All efforts to shoot down the drones or trace the pilots were unsuccessful.
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
“🇩🇪 has so far not made any public efforts to acquire an affordable long-range strike capability like a mini-cruise missile or long-range drone, which are needed to saturate enemy air defenses, and to efficiently engage lower-cost targets that do not warrant an expensive cruise or ballistic missile.”
November 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
“🇩🇪 has so far not made any public efforts to acquire an affordable long-range strike capability like a mini-cruise missile or long-range drone, which are needed to saturate enemy air defenses, and to efficiently engage lower-cost targets that do not warrant an expensive cruise or ballistic missile.”
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Russia is paying around 2.4 million USD for 9M723 short-range ballistic missiles and Kh-101 land-attack cruise missiles.
In PPP-adjusted terms, that's around 0.81 million USD. That's a good deal, so Russia has done a pretty good job keeping costs low.
defence-blog.com/analysts-bre...
In PPP-adjusted terms, that's around 0.81 million USD. That's a good deal, so Russia has done a pretty good job keeping costs low.
defence-blog.com/analysts-bre...
Analysts break down real cost of Russian missiles
Ukrainian defense news outlet Militarnyi has released a comprehensive analysis of classified procurement documents outlining the true cost and production volumes of Russia's long-range missile arsenal...
defence-blog.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Russia is paying around 2.4 million USD for 9M723 short-range ballistic missiles and Kh-101 land-attack cruise missiles.
In PPP-adjusted terms, that's around 0.81 million USD. That's a good deal, so Russia has done a pretty good job keeping costs low.
defence-blog.com/analysts-bre...
In PPP-adjusted terms, that's around 0.81 million USD. That's a good deal, so Russia has done a pretty good job keeping costs low.
defence-blog.com/analysts-bre...
“Who benefits most from reinforcing attitudes that “rules = bad” or tech is just one sector to be traded off against others? Not anyone with Europe’s democracy or prosperity at heart.”
Don’t let Europe’s deregulatory temptations weaken its democracies
A good tech strategy would aim not just to catch up but to cultivate better alternatives
on.ft.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
“Who benefits most from reinforcing attitudes that “rules = bad” or tech is just one sector to be traded off against others? Not anyone with Europe’s democracy or prosperity at heart.”
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Please donate to help those who are in that hell www.sternenkofund.org/en
November 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Please donate to help those who are in that hell www.sternenkofund.org/en
“Three years ago the idea of Ukraine attacking [russian illegal occupiers in] Crimea caused people to lose their heads, while last night hundreds of Ukrainian drones attacked targets, many in and around Moscow and Russia tried to shrug its shoulders.”
Pretty much it.
Pretty much it.
Last night Ukraine attacked Russian targets (including Moscow) with hundreds of drones and Russian authorities downplayed the event. Three years ago we were told if Ukraine attacked Crimea, Russia would go nuclear. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
What A Difference 3.5 Years Make
A Bipartisan Failing Summarized In One Night
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
“Three years ago the idea of Ukraine attacking [russian illegal occupiers in] Crimea caused people to lose their heads, while last night hundreds of Ukrainian drones attacked targets, many in and around Moscow and Russia tried to shrug its shoulders.”
Pretty much it.
Pretty much it.
Still quite cheap considering the alternatives
The Economist estimates Ukraine will need $389 billion in aid and weapons from 2026 to 2029, nearly double what Europe has given since the full-scale invasion began. With the U.S. pulling back, the financial burden now falls squarely on Europe’s shoulders.
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Still quite cheap considering the alternatives
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Norway tested two different types of electric buses this summer -one from a Dutch and one from a Chinese manufacturer- to assess cybersecurity risks.
The tests revealed that the Chinese bus could be controlled and turned off remotely, while the European one could not.
www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/os...
The tests revealed that the Chinese bus could be controlled and turned off remotely, while the European one could not.
www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/os...
Oslo tests reveal Chinese electric buses can be switched off remotely
Public transport operator Ruter says manufacturer access allows buses to be stopped from China, prompting Norway to review cybersecurity risks in public transport - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
October 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Norway tested two different types of electric buses this summer -one from a Dutch and one from a Chinese manufacturer- to assess cybersecurity risks.
The tests revealed that the Chinese bus could be controlled and turned off remotely, while the European one could not.
www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/os...
The tests revealed that the Chinese bus could be controlled and turned off remotely, while the European one could not.
www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/os...
As Macron put it, it’s not just Russia that has a nuclear arsenal
The French Ministry of the Armed forces announced that the third version of the M51 submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) known as “M51.3” entered operational service on 24 October, 2025 🇫🇷☢️🚀
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
France's M51.3 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile enters operational service - Naval News
The third version of the M51 submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) known as “M51.3” entered operational service on 24 October, 2025.
www.navalnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
As Macron put it, it’s not just Russia that has a nuclear arsenal
All they’ll manage is to create a “HU-CZ-SK-skeptic” bloc in response
Politico reports that Hungary is actively working to form a "Ukraine-skeptic" alliance with Czechia and Slovakia. Balázs Orbán, a key adviser to Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, said they aim to coordinate positions in the EU to reduce support for Ukraine.
Despicable and indefensible.
Despicable and indefensible.
October 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
All they’ll manage is to create a “HU-CZ-SK-skeptic” bloc in response
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📣THREAD: It’s surprising to me that so many people were surprised to learn that Signal runs partly on AWS (something we can do because we use encryption to make sure no one but you–not AWS, not Signal, not anyone–can access your comms).
It’s also concerning. 1/
It’s also concerning. 1/
PSA: we're aware that Signal is down for some people. This appears to be related to a major AWS outage. Stand by.
October 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
📣THREAD: It’s surprising to me that so many people were surprised to learn that Signal runs partly on AWS (something we can do because we use encryption to make sure no one but you–not AWS, not Signal, not anyone–can access your comms).
It’s also concerning. 1/
It’s also concerning. 1/
Irish presidency of the Council of the EU coming in less than a year
Exactly what we need at the head of a European country at the moment.
“She also claimed that NATO was partly responsible for the Russian invasion of Ukraine and compared recent German defence spending rises to Nazi rearmament in the 1930s.”
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
“She also claimed that NATO was partly responsible for the Russian invasion of Ukraine and compared recent German defence spending rises to Nazi rearmament in the 1930s.”
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
Irish presidential election: radical ‘Corbyn candidate’ set to win
Catherine Connolly has described Britain and the US as warmongers and is the clear favourite despite controversy over past comments about Nato, Russia and Gaza
www.thetimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Irish presidency of the Council of the EU coming in less than a year