x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Bluesky is a bizarre bubble. The conspiracy theories around the Islamic terror attack on Berlin know zero bounds. All to rationalize that it was not the totally lunatic politics that allowed islamists to enter Europe by the tens of thousands under the guise of „progressives“. 010
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 05/04/2026The F-15 Rescue map now Including the Geolocated FARP Airfield south of Isfahan. 040
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 05/04/2026With sizeable information flow right now, here is the latest version of the WSO Search map. 092
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Purim Party power, via @saulsadka.bsky.social 110
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 06/03/2026B-1 Bombers arrived at RAF Fairford for Iran Strikes today. What does this mean for the war? We simulate the 13-18h missions in detail, comparing Europe Overflight vs Gibraltar "Eldorado Canyon" Routes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh7c...youtube.comB-1 Bombers at RAF Fairford for Iran Strikes! | European vs Gibraltar "Eldorado Canyon" RoutesYouTube video by chrisschmitz_osint 010
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Iran has been firing thousands of projectiles at the Gulf States, triggering significant social media "attention", including the recent F-15 shootdowns. Here is a video covering the complexity of an Air and Missle Defense Effort at this scale. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Crv...youtube.comSimulation of Gulf State Air Defense against reckless Iranian AttacksYouTube video by chrisschmitz_osint 130
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 04/03/2026The state of the Iranian Air Defense live on @flightradar24.com A US MQ-4 Triton drone right in front of Khark Island, where Irans #1 Oil Export Terminal is, and Bushehr, where Irans big Nuclear Powerplant is located. Normally, well defended places. 030
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Pew PEW PEW Free Persia. kmzview.com/YBFIZZekUk1t...kmzview.comKMZView: Free KML KMZ viewerKMZView.com is a free viewer for KML and KMZ maps. Share your maps with a link and password. 010
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Now, at 0900Z on the 23rd of January, the Carrier Strike Group 3 should approximately be around the displayed position closing in on the Gulf of Oman. SE Iran is already in Range of Tomahawk (orange) in the Strike Group, air assets would require land based tanker assistance. 181
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Circling back to my simulation of the US Carrier Strike Group towards Iran, it should be past India right now: 040
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Here is my hypothesis of the arrival of the CSG3 to Iran, based off its currently known position. TL;DR: Saturday local time, so Ops probably Sat/Sun night. We have simulated:: - a speed of 18kt in the Malacca Straights, actual observed speed. - a cruise of 25kt - two UNREP at 15kt for 4-6hyoutube.comUS Carrier Strike Group arrival Near Iran: Realistic Simulation Predicts Saturday Local TimeYouTube video by chrisschmitz_osint 020
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Here we go. DDG-112 is leading the formation, followed by DDG-111, then the Lincoln and DDG-98 is at the end of the line. Currently moving at approx 18kts into the Singapore Straights. The Fleet Oiler is behind a dozen nm or so. 020
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Mudhens out of Mildenhall moving towards CENTCOM globe.adsb.fi?icao=ae04fd,... 030
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 15/01/2026I have simulated the traveltimes of two US Carrier Strike Groups towards the "Iranian AO". See the results on this quick "1 take" video. TL;DR earliest expected arrival January 20th and 22nd, escorts will require UNREP.youtube.comSimulation of timelines for US CSG moving towards Iran for Strikes against the RegimeYouTube video by OSINT-cschmitz 020
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Just created this "up to date" Infographic showing the "current state of global affairs". 020
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 04/01/2026Berlin has a problem with Eco-Terror: March 2024: Sabotage against High Voltage lines September 2025: Sabotage against 100kV line January 2026: Sabotage against HV cable bridge 110
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Nothing is as shockingly naive, as the "European Commentators and Politicians" who thought that "the international rules" are worth anything without "the enforcer". USA gave you a warning, CN+RU started the games, time to grow up, Europe. 150
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Hello IvanATC, this is JAKE37 operating under IDGAF, sorry, due regard. 040
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 07/10/2025It could well be that we have another run of a UK RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint (Airseeker) into the Black Sea. Since the incident of a Russian Fighter almost shooting one down, these missions will usually feature a fighter cover by a NATO state. RRR7207/ZZ664/43C38C 050
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Turkish Air Force E-7 Wedgetail on approach to ETNG after a mission defending NATO from Russia over the baltics. 040
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 26/09/2025v1 of the Command "Radar Detection Grid." From bottom to top: F-22, J-20B, SU-57, S-70, Orlan UAV, Drone, Shahed-129, GJ-11, J-35A, F-35A and... Can you guess the Top Row? Radar Platforms used: E-7, E-3 and A-50U. cc @dimitrisd.bsky.social 011
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 26/09/2025This is unprecedented activity, especially for a Friday afternoon. We have four confirmed aerial refueling areas across the North Sea, Northern Germany, Poland, Baltic Ocean and Baltics. There is significant presence of Anti Submarine and ISR units, multiple CAP likely active. 0141
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Sneak preview of Emissions and Radar Resolution testing of E-7 Wedgetail vs E-3 RISP AWACS. Targets include commercial drones, Orlan, Shahed, GJ-11, J-35, Su-57 and will be expanded later. 010
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Ukrainian AN-72 Coaler directly flying into polish Airspace. Notice that he ways flying at FL200 in Ukraine. This means that Russia has no way to touch it there. Possibly from the Ivano-Frankivsk area. VERY unusual. globe.adsb.fi?icao=508072 060
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 25/09/2025USAF Europe Base Spangdahlem is currently having an Italian 767 Tanker and a Priority coded C5M on approach. Both are rather unusual. globe.adsb.fi?icao=33fe77,... 020
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Summary of Hypothesis on this week, it can be VERY escalatory, let me explain: Current events are NOT going to slow down until Sunday. Sunday is the election of Moldova, one that Russia heavily tried to influence with intelligence operations. Thread: 161
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 24/09/2025"Foxhound Inbound", a military grade simulation of the incursions of 3x Russian MIG-31 into Estonian Airspace on September 19th, 2025. We also analyze IF they could have been shot down, given the "robust" Doctrine in place now. youtu.be/pdwjtz_fAA8youtu.be"Foxhound Inbound", a military grade simulation of 3x Russian MIG-31 into Estonia Sep. 19th, 2025.YouTube video by OSINT-cschmitz 021
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 16/09/2025E-3A Sentry NATO001 and USAF KC-135 61-0290 on their way to protecting the NATO Skies. 020
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Typhoon Hungry. Need Food, Flankers please. 030
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 20/07/2025The catch of the day. Two 4-letter RCH C-17 seperated by about a minute descending to Ramstein. 030
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 06/07/2025Attention Spotters/OSINT: The German Army will conduct very low level helicopter operations in the area marked red between the 8th and 10th of July, down to 3m AGL. The German Air Force will conduct Eurofighter/Tornado operations in the area marked purple during the same times, down to 150m AGL. 010
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Quite the interesting combination of Patterns. I am sure that NL Spotters are having a field day. 050
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Mapping #FORTE10 currently active over Eastern Med: The Radar Line of Sight against a 1000ft AGL target (i.e. Drone) is seen on the "blue overlay" screen. The Radar Line of Sight against a 10ft AGL target (i.e. something on the ground) is seen on the "pink overlay" screen. 131
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 22/06/2025Unpacking the detailed timeline of the Fordow Strike using the actual attack time: We can calculate backwards to establish the timeline from the known strike time, 02:00 AM Local or 23:00Z, and derive a likely timeline. #iran #fordow #b2 #strike #usaf 192
Reposted by x.com/chrisschmitzRadio&Nukes @radioandnukes.com · 20/06/2025Large thermal anomalies near Ab Pakshan, Iran 30.20759,51.57193 - 39RWP5504641926 30.12274,51.62043 - 39RWP5976532548 24210
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 20/06/2025The Airlift to CENTCOM AO continues, this one happened to truck along nearby, a C-17 out of Dover as the sun is about to set. 030
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 20/06/2025US P-8 Poseidon AE687D out of Lossiemouth spotted over Germany in SE direction. globe.adsbexchange.com?icao=ae687d 020
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 20/06/2025The mighty EATC A330-MRTT, Team NATO ! The most powerful tanker in the world. Nobody Kicks Ass Without Tanker Gas 020
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Possibly a F-22 Pull starting to CENTCOM. Really interesting Detail though, the French, who operate their own E-3 Awacs, casually positioned one right in the flight path. 010
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 19/06/2025A C-5 out of Aviano with a 4 letter priority code 030
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Think positive: #Iran will have nightlife, pub culture soon. What could be good names? Can we invent new Drinks? Tehran Tonics Persian Pour Booze & Bazaar Saffron Sips Mullah’s Mule Tehran Toast 030
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Three ballistic missles were just launched at Isfahan towards Israel at 22:17Z #iran #israel 050
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 17/06/2025I tried to simulate the "zero hour" in CMO. Here is one possible iteration of the first few hours of the Operation Rising Lion, #Israel vs #Iran, condensed to a 50 Minute Simulation. cc @dimitrisd.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymfp...youtube.comIsrael Strikes Iran: Operation Rising Lion, Zero Hour Real-Time SimulationYouTube video by OSINT-cschmitz 021
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 17/06/2025It’s over. The King is coming home, and US Air Force will kick in the door for him. 141
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 17/06/2025The KC-46 that went to Ramstein a few days ago return to the middle east, most likely with fighters in tow. GOLD Callsign, altitude under 30k ft -> Moving Combat Aircraft 051
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Here is a quick+dirty Mission Plan for a B-2 Strike Package from Whiteman AFB to "Centcom AO" utilizing Tankers from McGuire, Moron and Souda Bay, avoiding Overflight over any foreign Airspace before "Israel and beyond". A ~30 Hour Mission for the B-2. 6182
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Out of Tampa: RCH032 Hex: AE04F6 over Germany moving towards (supposedly) CENTCOM AO. It is one of the tankers moving across the pond. 030
x.com/chrisschmitz @chrisschmitz.bsky.social · 16/06/2025A huge movement of Tankers out of USA towards Europe/Middle East just started. 15+, a mix of KC-135 and KC-46 globe.adsbexchange.com?icao=ae035c,... 020