Zoto Maz
@zotomaz.bsky.social
USA fokuserar på Asien och Stilla havet. Europa får klara sig på egen hand.
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www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
Navy to begin constructing 2 ‘Trump class’ battleships
"The U.S. Navy will lead the design of these ships," the president said Monday, "along with me because I’m a very aesthetic person."
www.militarytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
USA fokuserar på Asien och Stilla havet. Europa får klara sig på egen hand.
www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
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🇫🇮 Finland has a unique whole-of-society approach to defense, known as "Total Defense." Learn more in this episode of #TheTiesThatBind podcast.
Never Again Alone
Season 2, Episode 5 | Perspectives from Finland
buff.ly
December 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🇫🇮 Finland has a unique whole-of-society approach to defense, known as "Total Defense." Learn more in this episode of #TheTiesThatBind podcast.
AI medför risker, helt klart. Men kan presentera trovärdiga svar och sammanställningar, frågan är hur man kan hänvisa AI, nu och i framtiden?
Folk är helt galna med AI. Nu ringde det en läsare och klagade på att hon inte fått Sydsvenskan. När jag bad henne ringa kundtjänst i stället berättade hon att AI hade gett henne rådet att ringa det nummer hon ringde. Nämligen Lundaredaktionens. Att det inte är vi på redaktionen som delar ur […]
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mastodonsweden.se
November 28, 2025 at 7:41 AM
AI medför risker, helt klart. Men kan presentera trovärdiga svar och sammanställningar, frågan är hur man kan hänvisa AI, nu och i framtiden?
"A weapon’s cost-effectiveness is meaningless if it cannot be produced quickly or in sufficient quantity. True cost-per-effect must therefore account for not only how efficiently a weapon performs in combat, but also how rapidly it can be produced, replenished, and adapted under wartime conditions."
In a seminar, we once had to calculate the cost of an F35 jet. It was a group work and the groups arrived at vastly different numbers - because it depends what you include in the calculation. There is not one correct number.
Useful reminder how difficult it is to correctly calculate the cost - and the benefit - of counterdrone measures (as well as other defence systems).
warontherocks.com/2025/11/the-...
warontherocks.com/2025/11/the-...
November 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM
"A weapon’s cost-effectiveness is meaningless if it cannot be produced quickly or in sufficient quantity. True cost-per-effect must therefore account for not only how efficiently a weapon performs in combat, but also how rapidly it can be produced, replenished, and adapted under wartime conditions."
"helpless and almost defenceless" - without USA i NATO.
Alongside our Munich Security Retreat in Johannesburg, our CEO @benediktfranke.bsky.social spoke with @news.dw.com about European cohesion, US-Europe relations, and how polarized international diplomacy currently is.
👉 Watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNB3...
👉 Watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNB3...
CEO of the MSC Franke: 'We don't want to manage our own security without the US'
YouTube video by DW News
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
"helpless and almost defenceless" - without USA i NATO.
If the Commission needs a compact analytical cell to improve intelligence briefings, that is defensible. But such a unit should sit under EEAS authority, with shared governance from the Council. Anything else will deepen fragmentation and mistrust. Better a trusted system than an ambitious one.
Von der Leyen’s ‘intelligence cell’ will only fuel fragmentation and mistrust
Von der Leyen’s ‘intelligence cell’ will only fuel fragmentation and mistrust
The need to improve intelligence capacity is undeniable. But von der Leyen’s chosen method reflects a familiar instinct: using crisis logic to expand the Commission’s authority
dlvr.it
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 AM
If the Commission needs a compact analytical cell to improve intelligence briefings, that is defensible. But such a unit should sit under EEAS authority, with shared governance from the Council. Anything else will deepen fragmentation and mistrust. Better a trusted system than an ambitious one.
“We are pushing together with Sweden and Finland for more baseload capacity in Europe,” Aasland said. “The Norwegian hydropower system cannot cover the lack of baseload in Europe by itself.”
Norway may break up with Europe’s power grid over soaring energy prices
Norway may break up with Europe’s power grid over soaring energy prices
Oslo, and Norwegian voters, are growing impatient with backing up Europe's energy transition
dlvr.it
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 AM
“We are pushing together with Sweden and Finland for more baseload capacity in Europe,” Aasland said. “The Norwegian hydropower system cannot cover the lack of baseload in Europe by itself.”
Not much to expect from France if conflict with Russia get worse.
An impassioned call from France’s new top general for mayors to prepare their constituents for possible war with Russia was met with swift condemnation from major political parties.
French general sparks uproar with warning of ‘losing children’ in potential Russia conflict
Hard-liners on both ends of the French political spectrum hit back at what they framed as an alarmist take from the top officer.
www.politico.eu
November 20, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Not much to expect from France if conflict with Russia get worse.
The White House might have a different view from the Pentagon
“This Administration would like to see the UK take on a stronger leadership role in NATO—not just on spending but on rallying other allies to do more on European security issues—and contribute to NATO missions.” Lauren Speranza
https://bit.ly/3LH9wse
https://bit.ly/3LH9wse
US wants UK to focus on Europe but stay ready for Pacific
Lauren Speranza, Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, told peers that Washington expects Britain to assume a stronger leadership role in NATO.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 4:51 AM
The White House might have a different view from the Pentagon
Do Europe have the personel to take up vacant positions if USA withdraw?
The most effective deterrent to Russian aggression? According to Pete Hegseth: "a lethal, capable and European-led NATO."
My co-authors—Leoni Habedank and Katrine Westgaard—and I spell out what it takes to make NATO, its structures and its forces mostly European: ecfr.eu/article/look... @ecfr.eu
My co-authors—Leoni Habedank and Katrine Westgaard—and I spell out what it takes to make NATO, its structures and its forces mostly European: ecfr.eu/article/look... @ecfr.eu
Look what you made us do: How to realise a European-led NATO
America’s gradual retreat from European security under the current Trump administration is reshaping NATO’s centre of gravity. To keep the alliance credible and united, Europeans not only need to…
ecfr.eu
November 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Do Europe have the personel to take up vacant positions if USA withdraw?
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Nästa generation stridsflygplan utvecklas nu. I Europa finns två alternativ och att Sverige och Saab skall kunna konkurrera med ett tredje stridsflygplan förfaller svårt. Vilken unik usp skulle det kunna ha?
Can’t believe I missed this (last month): three French and three German Green parliamentarians have written an oped together in support of FCAS.
www.latribune.fr/article/idee...
www.latribune.fr/article/idee...
OPINION. « Pour une Europe de la défense crédible et responsable : les Écologistes soutiennent le SCAF »
Alors que l’Europe traverse une zone de turbulences rarement égalée, un groupe de parlementaires verts français et allemands* estime préférable de financer un projet européen commun comme le SCAF (sys...
www.latribune.fr
November 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Nästa generation stridsflygplan utvecklas nu. I Europa finns två alternativ och att Sverige och Saab skall kunna konkurrera med ett tredje stridsflygplan förfaller svårt. Vilken unik usp skulle det kunna ha?
The Government is proceeding to establish a new civilian foreign intelligence service.
swedenherald.com/article/new-...
swedenherald.com/article/new-...
New Civilian Foreign Intelligence Agency Planned for 2027 | Sweden Herald
The Government is proceeding with the criticized proposal to establish a new civilian foreign intelligence service
swedenherald.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The Government is proceeding to establish a new civilian foreign intelligence service.
swedenherald.com/article/new-...
swedenherald.com/article/new-...
The fact that the company can come up with a firm proposal like this would indicate that it already secured approval from the United States to integrate Tomahawks onto the A26.
Saab A26 submarine gets vertical launched Tomahawks www.defensenews.com/air/2017/05/...
Saab A26 submarine gets vertical launched Tomahawks www.defensenews.com/air/2017/05/...
Saab A26 submarine gets vertical launched Tomahawks
Saab has unveiled a modified A26 submarine fitted with vertical launched land attack cruise missiles at the IMDEX Asia maritime and defense exhibition in Singapore, the first time such a system has be...
www.defensenews.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The fact that the company can come up with a firm proposal like this would indicate that it already secured approval from the United States to integrate Tomahawks onto the A26.
Saab A26 submarine gets vertical launched Tomahawks www.defensenews.com/air/2017/05/...
Saab A26 submarine gets vertical launched Tomahawks www.defensenews.com/air/2017/05/...
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Congress has just created a new reason to worry about air travel: The already overburdened air traffic controllers who will continue working without pay.
Congress just created a new reason to worry about air travel
Yet another concern for air safety: the understaffed employees who will work without pay.
www.politico.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Congress has just created a new reason to worry about air travel: The already overburdened air traffic controllers who will continue working without pay.
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NATO and the EU have "declared war" on Russia through Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed; Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) struck Russia's oil terminals in Tuapse and Novorossiysk with naval drones; and more.
Ukraine war latest: Moscow alleges NATO, EU have entered war with Russia through Ukraine
Key developments on Sept. 25:
* NATO, EU have 'declared war' on Russia through Ukraine, Lavrov claims
* Ukraine's sea drones 'paralyze' Russian Black Sea oil hubs, HUR source says
* Ukraine destro...
kyivindependent.com
September 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
NATO and the EU have "declared war" on Russia through Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed; Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) struck Russia's oil terminals in Tuapse and Novorossiysk with naval drones; and more.
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The bulk of the 🇸🇪-led NATO FLF Brigade in Northern 🇫🇮 will be composed of units already part of 🇸🇪 Norbotten Brigade (NMekB 19). It also mentions 🇳🇴 & 🇩🇰 troops, where the latter is slightly surprising given Danish focus on Latvia & current lack of growth in combat units
www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a...
www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a...
Nato-lähteet: Ruotsalaisista sotilaista Suomen Nato-joukon miehistön ydin – Briteistä ei sotilaita
Nato-lähteet kertovat Iltalehdelle uutta tietoa Suomen Lappiin perustettavasta Nato-prikaatista: Miehistön ydin muodostetaan ruotsalaisista Norrbottenin prikaatin maavoimien sotilaista.
www.iltalehti.fi
September 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The bulk of the 🇸🇪-led NATO FLF Brigade in Northern 🇫🇮 will be composed of units already part of 🇸🇪 Norbotten Brigade (NMekB 19). It also mentions 🇳🇴 & 🇩🇰 troops, where the latter is slightly surprising given Danish focus on Latvia & current lack of growth in combat units
www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a...
www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a...
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The post-Cold War era of the ‘peace dividend’ is over.
Europe can no longer afford to remain strategically dependent. We must act - and we must act together.
Read more: epp.group/y536tpq4
#EUDefence
Europe can no longer afford to remain strategically dependent. We must act - and we must act together.
Read more: epp.group/y536tpq4
#EUDefence
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The post-Cold War era of the ‘peace dividend’ is over.
Europe can no longer afford to remain strategically dependent. We must act - and we must act together.
Read more: epp.group/y536tpq4
#EUDefence
Europe can no longer afford to remain strategically dependent. We must act - and we must act together.
Read more: epp.group/y536tpq4
#EUDefence
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European Parliament does not hold minute of silence for Charlie Kirk after president's decision.
Conservative activist and Trump supporter Kirk was shot dead at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Conservative activist and Trump supporter Kirk was shot dead at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
September 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
European Parliament does not hold minute of silence for Charlie Kirk after president's decision.
Conservative activist and Trump supporter Kirk was shot dead at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Conservative activist and Trump supporter Kirk was shot dead at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Coalition of the willing is probably the only way.
OPINION: Home to just 5 percent of the global population and a widening economic gap with other major powers, Europe isn’t just facing up to a world of continental empires but is at real risk of becoming America’s vassal.
It should be clear by now that Trump isn’t, and never will be, an ally
Becoming a U.S. protectorate isn’t inevitable — especially given increasingly indignant public opinion over the series of concessions and humiliations we’re witnessing.
www.politico.eu
September 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Coalition of the willing is probably the only way.
A new NATO command center began operations in Finland on Sept. 1, The alliance's Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in the city of Mikkeli, launched in cooperation with the Finnish military, strengthens NATO's footprint in its new northern member state.
⚡️ NATO launches new command in Finland near Russian border.
The alliance's Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in Mikkeli, Finland, strengthens NATO's footprint in its new northern member state.
The alliance's Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in Mikkeli, Finland, strengthens NATO's footprint in its new northern member state.
NATO launches new command in Finland near Russian border
The alliance's Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in the city of Mikkeli strengthens NATO's footprint in its new northern member state.
kyivindependent.com
September 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
A new NATO command center began operations in Finland on Sept. 1, The alliance's Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in the city of Mikkeli, launched in cooperation with the Finnish military, strengthens NATO's footprint in its new northern member state.
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Gathering of fascists in Moscow, Elon Musk's father in attendance
🫠 Elon Musk's father has arrived in Moscow to take part in the "Future Forum 2050." Нe is listed as a speaker on the forum's website.
June 8, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Gathering of fascists in Moscow, Elon Musk's father in attendance
More cooperation is needed.
NEW: CSIS analysis shows the most frequent types of weapons used in Russia’s shadow war against the West. "The attacks had few casualties, indicating that Russia wants to keep the costs low and maximize deniability," concludes CSIS's Seth G. Jones.
Read the full report:
Read the full report:
Russia’s Shadow War Against the West
Russia is conducting a violent and escalating campaign of sabotage and subversion against European and U.S. targets in Europe led by Russian military intelligence, according to a new CSIS database.…
cs.is
March 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
More cooperation is needed.
Plan B is much easier within NATO framework.
"What would a possible Plan B [for Finland] look like? It can be summed up as ‘Nordic Plus’ ... In this context, Finnish leaders will likely turn to Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom, and, potentially, France." rusi.org/explore-our-...
Two Years in NATO, Finland is Searching for a Plan B
Just two years after joining NATO and forging an alliance with the United States, Finland finds itself compelled to consider alternative plans to ensure its security.
rusi.org
March 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Plan B is much easier within NATO framework.