John M. Larrier
@defensebulletin.bsky.social
(Civilian) Geopol/Milstrat
Writer for Lethal Minds Journal’s Bulletin From The Borderlands publication.
Writer for Lethal Minds Journal’s Bulletin From The Borderlands publication.
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Update: OPCW confirms toxic chemicals were used in Ukraine
A report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) detailed the process that an OPCW Technical Assistance Visit team took to confirm the use of chemical weapons in the Dnipropetrovsk region this past September.
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A report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) detailed the process that an OPCW Technical Assistance Visit team took to confirm the use of chemical weapons in the Dnipropetrovsk region this past September.
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Twitter is down for the third time today
March 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Following recent operations tracking two Russian naval groups near the British Isles, Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke has transitioned to cold northern waters to participate in NATO-led activities.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-wars...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-wars...
British warship joins Baltic task force
Following recent operations tracking two Russian naval groups near the British Isles, Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke has transitioned to cold northern waters to participate in NATO-led activities.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
December 1, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Following recent operations tracking two Russian naval groups near the British Isles, Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke has transitioned to cold northern waters to participate in NATO-led activities.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-wars...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-wars...
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This winter, while not as cold as previous years, may yet be one of the hardest for Ukraine:
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is warning of a “significant air attack” today.
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The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is warning of a “significant air attack” today.
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November 20, 2024 at 7:44 AM
This winter, while not as cold as previous years, may yet be one of the hardest for Ukraine:
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is warning of a “significant air attack” today.
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The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is warning of a “significant air attack” today.
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This winter, while not as cold as previous years, may yet be one of the hardest for Ukraine:
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is warning of a “significant air attack” today.
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The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is warning of a “significant air attack” today.
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November 20, 2024 at 7:44 AM
This winter, while not as cold as previous years, may yet be one of the hardest for Ukraine:
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is warning of a “significant air attack” today.
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The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is warning of a “significant air attack” today.
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Update: OPCW confirms toxic chemicals were used in Ukraine
A report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) detailed the process that an OPCW Technical Assistance Visit team took to confirm the use of chemical weapons in the Dnipropetrovsk region this past September.
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A report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) detailed the process that an OPCW Technical Assistance Visit team took to confirm the use of chemical weapons in the Dnipropetrovsk region this past September.
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November 18, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Update: OPCW confirms toxic chemicals were used in Ukraine
A report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) detailed the process that an OPCW Technical Assistance Visit team took to confirm the use of chemical weapons in the Dnipropetrovsk region this past September.
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A report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) detailed the process that an OPCW Technical Assistance Visit team took to confirm the use of chemical weapons in the Dnipropetrovsk region this past September.
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🇺🇸 The U.S. Army Stryker Scout Platoon after SBCT Cavalry Squadron and Infantry Battalion Scout Platoon structures were made made more like their equivalent in ABCT Cav Squadrons around 2016.
They had 6 Strykers, 3 dismounted and 3 mounted squads, and 36 scouts.
They had 6 Strykers, 3 dismounted and 3 mounted squads, and 36 scouts.
September 15, 2024 at 11:18 AM
🇺🇸 The U.S. Army Stryker Scout Platoon after SBCT Cavalry Squadron and Infantry Battalion Scout Platoon structures were made made more like their equivalent in ABCT Cav Squadrons around 2016.
They had 6 Strykers, 3 dismounted and 3 mounted squads, and 36 scouts.
They had 6 Strykers, 3 dismounted and 3 mounted squads, and 36 scouts.
Short Assessment: Korea-Japan JDZ, China
September 1, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Short Assessment: Korea-Japan JDZ, China
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Update: Ukrainian F-16 Crash
(Long-Form Assessment 🧵)
Via Defense Bulletin 𝕏.
(Long-Form Assessment 🧵)
Via Defense Bulletin 𝕏.
August 31, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Update: Ukrainian F-16 Crash
(Long-Form Assessment 🧵)
Via Defense Bulletin 𝕏.
(Long-Form Assessment 🧵)
Via Defense Bulletin 𝕏.
All subsequent assessments, including this morning’s, will also be posted on Threads, Bluesky, and the Alcon Intelligence feed on IG.
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August 31, 2024 at 2:10 PM
All subsequent assessments, including this morning’s, will also be posted on Threads, Bluesky, and the Alcon Intelligence feed on IG.
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Update: Ukrainian F-16 Crash
(Long-Form Assessment 🧵)
Via Defense Bulletin 𝕏.
(Long-Form Assessment 🧵)
Via Defense Bulletin 𝕏.
August 31, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Update: Ukrainian F-16 Crash
(Long-Form Assessment 🧵)
Via Defense Bulletin 𝕏.
(Long-Form Assessment 🧵)
Via Defense Bulletin 𝕏.
Don’t forget, NATO’s nuclear exercise “Steadfast Noon” is set to begin today.
“…13 Allied countries and a mix of aircraft types, including advanced fighter jets and U.S. B-52 bombers that will fly in from the United States.”
-NATO Newsroom
Jets & tankers will be airborne too.
“…13 Allied countries and a mix of aircraft types, including advanced fighter jets and U.S. B-52 bombers that will fly in from the United States.”
-NATO Newsroom
Jets & tankers will be airborne too.
October 16, 2023 at 11:19 AM
Don’t forget, NATO’s nuclear exercise “Steadfast Noon” is set to begin today.
“…13 Allied countries and a mix of aircraft types, including advanced fighter jets and U.S. B-52 bombers that will fly in from the United States.”
-NATO Newsroom
Jets & tankers will be airborne too.
“…13 Allied countries and a mix of aircraft types, including advanced fighter jets and U.S. B-52 bombers that will fly in from the United States.”
-NATO Newsroom
Jets & tankers will be airborne too.
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Joe Biden's administration will announce $200 million of new weapons aid for Ukraine as soon as Tuesday, U.S. officials told Reuters, as it begins to dole out $6.2 billion of funds discovered after a Pentagon accounting error over-valued billions of Ukraine aid, two U.S. officials said on Monday.
U.S. to send Kyiv first $200 mln of arms freed by $6.2 bln 'accounting error'
President Joe Biden's administration will announce $200 million of new weapons aid for Ukraine as soon as Tuesday, U.S. officials told Reuters, as it begins to dole out $6.2 billion of funds discovere...
www.reuters.com
August 7, 2023 at 11:18 PM
Joe Biden's administration will announce $200 million of new weapons aid for Ukraine as soon as Tuesday, U.S. officials told Reuters, as it begins to dole out $6.2 billion of funds discovered after a Pentagon accounting error over-valued billions of Ukraine aid, two U.S. officials said on Monday.
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Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Radakin was asked yesterday in House of Commons Defence Select Committee what do we have if we had to "fight tonight"?
Replied "around 11 or 12 [frigates/destroyers] ready for operations"
Snapshot of RN escort fleet today:
Replied "around 11 or 12 [frigates/destroyers] ready for operations"
Snapshot of RN escort fleet today:
July 5, 2023 at 11:25 AM
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Radakin was asked yesterday in House of Commons Defence Select Committee what do we have if we had to "fight tonight"?
Replied "around 11 or 12 [frigates/destroyers] ready for operations"
Snapshot of RN escort fleet today:
Replied "around 11 or 12 [frigates/destroyers] ready for operations"
Snapshot of RN escort fleet today:
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New in-depth technical briefing article:
Up close with RFA Stirling Castle - first of the navy's new motherships
https://www.navylookout.com/up-close-with-rfa-stirling-castle-first-of-the-navys-new-motherships/
Up close with RFA Stirling Castle - first of the navy's new motherships
https://www.navylookout.com/up-close-with-rfa-stirling-castle-first-of-the-navys-new-motherships/
July 4, 2023 at 1:31 PM
New in-depth technical briefing article:
Up close with RFA Stirling Castle - first of the navy's new motherships
https://www.navylookout.com/up-close-with-rfa-stirling-castle-first-of-the-navys-new-motherships/
Up close with RFA Stirling Castle - first of the navy's new motherships
https://www.navylookout.com/up-close-with-rfa-stirling-castle-first-of-the-navys-new-motherships/
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In a Ria article on the grant the systems marked for improvement were listed.
July 4, 2023 at 1:32 PM
In a Ria article on the grant the systems marked for improvement were listed.
According to the website for the Mayor of Moscow, the Russian research and production agency “Almaz” was provided with a grant by the City of Moscow to …improve means of detecting low altitude targets,including drones…”.
Statement below.
Statement below.
Москва выделит грант НПО «Алмаз» на совершенствование...
Улучшение системы мониторинга воздушного пространства повысит безопасность населения и объектов инфрастр�...
www.mos.ru
July 4, 2023 at 1:27 PM
According to the website for the Mayor of Moscow, the Russian research and production agency “Almaz” was provided with a grant by the City of Moscow to …improve means of detecting low altitude targets,including drones…”.
Statement below.
Statement below.
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Ukrainian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
July 4, 2023 at 1:20 PM
Ukrainian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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#UkraineWar: Overview of Russian equipment losses added on 03/07/2023
Full list: https://oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-equipment.html
Full list: https://oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-equipment.html
July 3, 2023 at 7:40 PM
#UkraineWar: Overview of Russian equipment losses added on 03/07/2023
Full list: https://oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-equipment.html
Full list: https://oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-equipment.html
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I (finally) upgraded my Raspberry Pi to the latest downloadable build of #ADSBexchange's custom image, and it's nice! If you have a Pi, a SDR dongle, and an antenna, you can feed data into the largest network of unfiltered ADS-B/Mode-S receivers worldwide.
https://www.adsbexchange.com/how-to-feed/
https://www.adsbexchange.com/how-to-feed/
Share your data - ADS-B Exchange
Share your ADS-B data with ADSBexchange.com benefit the tracking community!
www.adsbexchange.com
July 3, 2023 at 7:54 PM
I (finally) upgraded my Raspberry Pi to the latest downloadable build of #ADSBexchange's custom image, and it's nice! If you have a Pi, a SDR dongle, and an antenna, you can feed data into the largest network of unfiltered ADS-B/Mode-S receivers worldwide.
https://www.adsbexchange.com/how-to-feed/
https://www.adsbexchange.com/how-to-feed/
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Well, is it time for the great migration?
July 3, 2023 at 4:12 PM
Well, is it time for the great migration?