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Last 🇷🇺🇺🇸 nuclear treaty is expiring tomorrow, ending half-century of arms control. The Barents Observer looks into what that could mean for the Kola Peninsula and the Arctic.
PM Støre fears Russia will deploy more nukes in the Arctic, as New START Treaty expires on February 5th
More uncertainty can push Russia to a higher alert, deploying more tactical and strategic nuclear warheads onboard submarines sailing out from the Kola Peninsula.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Last 🇷🇺🇺🇸 nuclear treaty is expiring tomorrow, ending half-century of arms control. The Barents Observer looks into what that could mean for the Kola Peninsula and the Arctic.
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Ännu en sårbarhet avslöjad av undersökande journalistik. Denna gång av Dagens Arbete. da.se/2026/02/sven...
February 3, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Ännu en sårbarhet avslöjad av undersökande journalistik. Denna gång av Dagens Arbete. da.se/2026/02/sven...
Maybe time to start controlling entrance to the Baltic Sea in the choke points in Denmark
January 29, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Maybe time to start controlling entrance to the Baltic Sea in the choke points in Denmark
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Seen in Los Angeles
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
January 25, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Seen in Los Angeles
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
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A video released by the Defence Ministry shows that one of the two bombers was armed with a cruise missile under the wing when taking off from the Olenya Air Base.
Armed Tu-22M3 bombers from Kola flew new Baltic mission
The Russian bombers flew in close vicinity to the airspace of the six NATO member states Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:38 AM
A video released by the Defence Ministry shows that one of the two bombers was armed with a cruise missile under the wing when taking off from the Olenya Air Base.
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Trump's speech included a line that any non-US NATO policymakers breathing a sigh of relief today should note: he doesn't see the point of defending territory the US doesn't own. Which would seem to rule out Article V.
January 22, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Trump's speech included a line that any non-US NATO policymakers breathing a sigh of relief today should note: he doesn't see the point of defending territory the US doesn't own. Which would seem to rule out Article V.
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En så bra reflektion man kan ha över denna smått surrealistiska fråga.
"Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe - His irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
"Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe - His irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe
His irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict.
www.theatlantic.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:56 AM
En så bra reflektion man kan ha över denna smått surrealistiska fråga.
"Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe - His irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
"Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe - His irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
On the other hand, climate changes impact that transparency.
January 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
On the other hand, climate changes impact that transparency.
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The upgraded HMS Halland Gotland class submarine has been delivered to the Swedish Navy. Many of the systems upgraded are now at A26 future sub class standard, giving important experience with those as the actual A26 class is being developed. www.fmv.se/aktuellt--pr...
December 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The upgraded HMS Halland Gotland class submarine has been delivered to the Swedish Navy. Many of the systems upgraded are now at A26 future sub class standard, giving important experience with those as the actual A26 class is being developed. www.fmv.se/aktuellt--pr...
Most don’t realize that high precision time is essential for energy, telecommunications, radar and various other critical systems.
December 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Most don’t realize that high precision time is essential for energy, telecommunications, radar and various other critical systems.
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Swedish civil conscription at large will be activated from January 2026, with youth being called in to receive lengthy training in prioritized civil defence areas.
Goal is 18,000 civil conscripts by 2035 (mostly emergency services).
More here: www.regeringen.se/pressmeddela...
Goal is 18,000 civil conscripts by 2035 (mostly emergency services).
More here: www.regeringen.se/pressmeddela...
December 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Swedish civil conscription at large will be activated from January 2026, with youth being called in to receive lengthy training in prioritized civil defence areas.
Goal is 18,000 civil conscripts by 2035 (mostly emergency services).
More here: www.regeringen.se/pressmeddela...
Goal is 18,000 civil conscripts by 2035 (mostly emergency services).
More here: www.regeringen.se/pressmeddela...
That’s a highly niche research (?) question. 😃 Gas related usage?
December 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
That’s a highly niche research (?) question. 😃 Gas related usage?
Well… what question?
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Well… what question?
We’re looking deep down the rabbit hole…
Russia claims successful test of Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drone
The drone was launched from a submarine on Tuesday October 28, Vladimir Putin said. The test has a huge psychological effect in a time when Moscow more than ever needs to flex deterrence.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
We’re looking deep down the rabbit hole…
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Gripen till Ukraina är ett problem för Ryssland, men det handlar främst om att stoppa nästa krig, inte att avgöra detta.
Medverkade i Aktuellt igår om Gripen till Ukraina —> www.svtplay.se/video/eJy3Zv...
Medverkade i Aktuellt igår om Gripen till Ukraina —> www.svtplay.se/video/eJy3Zv...
October 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Gripen till Ukraina är ett problem för Ryssland, men det handlar främst om att stoppa nästa krig, inte att avgöra detta.
Medverkade i Aktuellt igår om Gripen till Ukraina —> www.svtplay.se/video/eJy3Zv...
Medverkade i Aktuellt igår om Gripen till Ukraina —> www.svtplay.se/video/eJy3Zv...
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”We must not sit back and assume that a possible Russian attack would come in 2029 at the earliest.” - Tydliga budskap när de tyska tjänsterna vittnade inför Bundestag i veckan. Chefen BND sa oxå att man skulle gå i riktning mot att bli en försvarstjänst dvs motsatt riktning mot Bildts utredning. /1
German spy chief says Russia won't shy from military confrontation
Germany's foreign intelligence chief warned Monday that Russia posed a direct threat, and that the "icy peace" with the European Union could erupt at any moment into "heated confrontation".The warning...
uk.news.yahoo.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
”We must not sit back and assume that a possible Russian attack would come in 2029 at the earliest.” - Tydliga budskap när de tyska tjänsterna vittnade inför Bundestag i veckan. Chefen BND sa oxå att man skulle gå i riktning mot att bli en försvarstjänst dvs motsatt riktning mot Bildts utredning. /1
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Ryssland fortsätter slugga mot civilbefolkningen. Jag hoppas Sveriges kommuner noterar detta och övar på planerna.
Ukraine introduces power cuts across all regions after recent Russian attacks
Ukraine is introducing emergency power cuts in all but two regions following a spate of Russian strikes that have hobbled the country's energy system, officials said on Wednesday.
www.reuters.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Ryssland fortsätter slugga mot civilbefolkningen. Jag hoppas Sveriges kommuner noterar detta och övar på planerna.
IRW: ”Russia appears to be accelerating the informational and psychological condition setting phase — “Phase 0” — of its campaign to prepare for a possible NATO-Russia war in the future.”
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 6, 2025
Russia appears to be accelerating the informational and psychological condition setting phase to prepare for a possible NATO-Russia war
understandingwar.org
October 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
IRW: ”Russia appears to be accelerating the informational and psychological condition setting phase — “Phase 0” — of its campaign to prepare for a possible NATO-Russia war in the future.”
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Ny amerikansk försvarsstrategi med minskad närvaro i Europa. Vi måste öka tempot. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Military leaders voice concern over Hegseth’s new Pentagon strategy
Top military officials have voiced concern over the Trump administration’s forthcoming defense strategy, exposing a divide between the Pentagon’s political and uniformed leadership.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Ny amerikansk försvarsstrategi med minskad närvaro i Europa. Vi måste öka tempot. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
From visual observations only it would be difficult to determine weight. Need an easier starting point for a deduction. Maybe wing type and speed?
September 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
From visual observations only it would be difficult to determine weight. Need an easier starting point for a deduction. Maybe wing type and speed?
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Russian jamming targets ships and aircraft in the Baltic Sea, Danish intelligence confirms to The Insider
The recent damage of a Russian rescue ship by Ukraine has served as a reminder that Moscow can use these vessels to disrupt signals in other areas.
The recent damage of a Russian rescue ship by Ukraine has served as a reminder that Moscow can use these vessels to disrupt signals in other areas.
Russian jamming targets ships and aircraft in the Baltic Sea, Danish intelligence confirms to The Insider
On Sept. 11, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) said its special forces struck the Spasatel Ilyin, a $60 million Black Sea Fleet rescue ship, with a combat drone near Novorossiysk, disabling...
theins.press
September 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Russian jamming targets ships and aircraft in the Baltic Sea, Danish intelligence confirms to The Insider
The recent damage of a Russian rescue ship by Ukraine has served as a reminder that Moscow can use these vessels to disrupt signals in other areas.
The recent damage of a Russian rescue ship by Ukraine has served as a reminder that Moscow can use these vessels to disrupt signals in other areas.
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RUS Incursion into Estonia.
Data on ground tracks is not public. Also length of 12minutes could be approximate. But let's assume:
Here are possible ground tracks for various nominal cruising speeds. I would say 300-350kts is likely.
It's not small, nor a mistake. Articl.4 is warranted.
Data on ground tracks is not public. Also length of 12minutes could be approximate. But let's assume:
Here are possible ground tracks for various nominal cruising speeds. I would say 300-350kts is likely.
It's not small, nor a mistake. Articl.4 is warranted.
September 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
RUS Incursion into Estonia.
Data on ground tracks is not public. Also length of 12minutes could be approximate. But let's assume:
Here are possible ground tracks for various nominal cruising speeds. I would say 300-350kts is likely.
It's not small, nor a mistake. Articl.4 is warranted.
Data on ground tracks is not public. Also length of 12minutes could be approximate. But let's assume:
Here are possible ground tracks for various nominal cruising speeds. I would say 300-350kts is likely.
It's not small, nor a mistake. Articl.4 is warranted.
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