Endre Lunde
@endrelunde.bsky.social
Norwegian, King’s grad, and professional defense & security nerd. Special Advisor, Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency. Oh, and I really dig cats and military SciFi #Babylon5 #TheExpanse #ExpeditionaryForce #MurderbotDiaries
Most likely benign, the drone was near the historic Akershus fortress in central Oslo that still houses several military and government offices, which in turn is just next to one of the cruise ship docks (lots of tourists). Still, glad the police followed up!
September 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Most likely benign, the drone was near the historic Akershus fortress in central Oslo that still houses several military and government offices, which in turn is just next to one of the cruise ship docks (lots of tourists). Still, glad the police followed up!
July 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Some of this looks like ideas that probably have been floating around the DoD for a while, such as capability vs project based funding - what here do you consider the most dramatic/radical?
May 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Some of this looks like ideas that probably have been floating around the DoD for a while, such as capability vs project based funding - what here do you consider the most dramatic/radical?
Captain Ramius after he realizes he’s misled his XO about the ability to drive state to state in America…
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April 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Captain Ramius after he realizes he’s misled his XO about the ability to drive state to state in America…
Agreed - it’s really dangerous to generalize from specifics! For one thing, unmanned systems have likely become far more important in this conflict due to neither U nor R having an effective SEAD/DEAD-capability, dramatically reducing the overall effectiveness of “traditional” air power
April 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Agreed - it’s really dangerous to generalize from specifics! For one thing, unmanned systems have likely become far more important in this conflict due to neither U nor R having an effective SEAD/DEAD-capability, dramatically reducing the overall effectiveness of “traditional” air power
Do we believe the Navy will voluntarily tie itself to the same prime contractor as the Air Force...?
March 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Do we believe the Navy will voluntarily tie itself to the same prime contractor as the Air Force...?
Third gov-to-gov deal for the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency!
March 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Third gov-to-gov deal for the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency!
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… President of EU Comission, eg
February 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
… President of EU Comission, eg
Well, we used them for what they were actually built for - high-level bomber interception - and not low-level strike…!
February 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Well, we used them for what they were actually built for - high-level bomber interception - and not low-level strike…!
Same - almost ruined my OG space favorite for me - B5
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February 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Same - almost ruined my OG space favorite for me - B5
Again, not sure what you are referring to, and I’ve been involved with the Norwegian side of the program since 2012. There are no separate contracts, no discounts - partners buy on USG terms, FMS on FMS terms (which explicitly forbid discounts, must be done at cost plus)
February 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Again, not sure what you are referring to, and I’ve been involved with the Norwegian side of the program since 2012. There are no separate contracts, no discounts - partners buy on USG terms, FMS on FMS terms (which explicitly forbid discounts, must be done at cost plus)
Bit confused on what you are referring to. Number of platforms sold has steadily increased in recent years. They are sold on capability and potential for upgrades. Maintenance and spares are important, but the the main sales pitch
February 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Bit confused on what you are referring to. Number of platforms sold has steadily increased in recent years. They are sold on capability and potential for upgrades. Maintenance and spares are important, but the the main sales pitch
The F-35 program rolls on just fine. The price of operating the jet for the US has little to do with partners, and everything to do with how the US organizes its own maintenance and operations
February 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The F-35 program rolls on just fine. The price of operating the jet for the US has little to do with partners, and everything to do with how the US organizes its own maintenance and operations
Ditto @claudmajor.bsky.social - such a peace would prolong the suffering and danger Ukraine, and also for Europe at large...!
February 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Ditto @claudmajor.bsky.social - such a peace would prolong the suffering and danger Ukraine, and also for Europe at large...!
Genuine question - which are these 19 MBT-designs? I count 4 main ones - Challenger, Leclerc, Ariete, Leo 2 (5 if you count Altay), a smattering of ex-Soviet, and a few imports (M1, K2). Standardization is good, but remember that also leads to significant industry consolidation.
February 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Genuine question - which are these 19 MBT-designs? I count 4 main ones - Challenger, Leclerc, Ariete, Leo 2 (5 if you count Altay), a smattering of ex-Soviet, and a few imports (M1, K2). Standardization is good, but remember that also leads to significant industry consolidation.
Det farlige er at alle som av ren opportunisme kaster seg på den delen av amerikansk retorikk som de liker er med på å ufarliggjøre og legitimere helheten…
February 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Det farlige er at alle som av ren opportunisme kaster seg på den delen av amerikansk retorikk som de liker er med på å ufarliggjøre og legitimere helheten…
No windows - a P-8 fuselage?
February 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
No windows - a P-8 fuselage?
Right!? That in itself is actually part of why it’s my comfort show - the relief that something this good actually can exist…!
February 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Right!? That in itself is actually part of why it’s my comfort show - the relief that something this good actually can exist…!
Is he referring to the magnetic catapults on the Ford class? Last I heard they were working fine… and don’t lift anything…
February 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Is he referring to the magnetic catapults on the Ford class? Last I heard they were working fine… and don’t lift anything…