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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

📖🚨CCAs are often mentioned in tandem with "affordable mass" - an unrealistic expectation as I explain below.👇 www.calibredefence.co.uk/affordable-m...

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

And a big thank you to all those that assisted 👉 bsky.app/profile/just...

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A must watch 👇 @justinpykehistory.bsky.social worked incredibly hard on this and it has become fascinating account of how and why one of the first bombings of a city transpired, touching upon politics, service culture, air power and the personal aspirations of those involved.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

My video debut for @rusi.bsky.social with a few thoughts on the current CCA hype

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

“Straff dich, sein einfach direkt” 😂

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

You can take the gun out of the helicopter… …but you can’t take the helicopter out of the gun.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Summarises, albeit in a dramatic fashion, my thoughts on AI in education. Those universities increasingly submitting AI are doing a disservice to their students.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I am not saying that the worst part of the FCAS breakup is the ai-generated slop from professional Linkedin-ers we will see over the next few days… …but I am also not not saying it.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Hah, passend zur Abendlektüre…

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Together with my colleague Dr Linus Terhorst I take a closer look at the inception of FCAS, the dynamics that appear to underpin the troubled political-industrial relationship, and the strategic alternatives for Germany.

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RUSI @rusi.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

'Berlin may give up on FCAS’s flagship pillar but alternatives that will deliver the capability the Luftwaffe needs and fulfil industrial hopes will be difficult to find', write Christoph Bergs and Dr Linus Terhorst in the latest RUSI Commentary.

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FCAS: France and Germany’s Fight for a Future Fighter

Berlin may give up on FCAS’s flagship pillar but alternatives that will deliver the capability the Luftwaffe needs and fulfil industrial hopes will be difficult to find.

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Justin Pyke @justinpykehistory.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I know @milavhis.bsky.social worked hard on this one. It's worth watching for a brief introduction to PLAAF's modernization over the last 30ish years. youtu.be/UUs3OpBDOAM?...

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China’s Air Force: Almost Ready For The Taiwan Scenario?

YouTube video by Military Aviation History

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Stop talking yourself down you PTO encyclopaedia

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

UCAVs/CCAs demonstrate promise but imagination must be tempered by operational analysis. In this short piece, I argue uncrewed systems should presently not be pursued as an immediate substitute for crewed fighters but developed as core combat air enablers. www.calibredefence.co.uk/luftwaffe-cc...

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Luftwaffe CCAs: The Emerging Art of the Possible

This article explores how CCAs or UCAVs could best contribute to the Luftwaffe as understanding of their value grows.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I imagine the data in my new documentary could surprise a few people. Opportunity cost of long-range fires versus traditional airpower in the context of WW2.👇

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

No background info if this was an ambush at known helicopter route or chance event. Window of opportunity is tiny even with proper positioning. External fuel tank seen mounted on left pylon: likely contributed to the Ka-52 fate. Impressive reaction times + control by FPV operator.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I have data on Lw. They did not calculate flight hours but flights, at least until reaching operational conversion units. From then on, very murky.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Cadia Stands! (Sorry aber das muss)

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

End result looks good though ;)

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

They are not all like this… Oh the pain

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Great kit, most of it fits together very nicely. I still have mine from many years ago, was one of the best kits to build.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Before this even started, there was no questioning of US military overmatch vs Venezuela. Details on resistance, US suppression of defences & helicopter operation would be interesting nevertheless. Permits evaluation of how indicative this was of US capabilities & its signalling value.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Shape (bulge and refuelling probe) consistent with Chinooks flown by Special Operations units like the 160th SOAR(A).

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Rocket strike may suggest presence of other types as well.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Footage from helicopters over Venezuela show what appear to be CH-47 Chinooks and MH-60 Black Hawks. Given available pictures, shapes are overall consistent with versions also flown by special operations units.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Germany may still buy additional F-35s

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Beginning to see this as a feature of the Franco-German relationship, not a bug…🧐

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

After some delay, it is now confirmed that the decision whether to continue 🇫🇷🇩🇪FCAS or not is delayed. “Contrary to the original plan, a final decision on the continuation of the FCAS project has not yet been made at the end of the year.” www.hartpunkt.de/entscheidung...

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Entscheidung zum weiteren Vorgehen bei FCAS auf unbestimmte Zeit verschoben

Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius hatte angekündigt, bis Jahresende eine Lösung bei dem ins Schlingern geratenen Rüstungsprojekt für ein Future Combat Air System (FCAS) finden zu wollen.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Since a decision is anticipated soon on the future of 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇪🇸FCAS (see below), this might be a soft launch on an existing decision or a gamble from the German side to pressure France. www.reuters.com/business/aer...

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Germany sticks to year-end deadline for FCAS warplane decision

Germany still aims to take a decision on the future of the Franco-German fighter jet FCAS, or SCAF, by the end of the year, its defence minister said on Friday, with his French counterpart saying ther...

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Noteworthy words from Union rep at Airbus: "...German politicians and industry have made concessions on FCAS...Dassault has been trying to defame us, push us back and work against us..." Jurgen Kerner, Deputy Chairman of IG Metall, & Thomas Pretzl, Union Chairman at Airbus

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

IGMetall (🇩🇪 largest Union) announced they no longer trust/are willing to work with Dassault. Demand two separate NGFs. Given the intricacies of 🇩🇪 industry, IGMetall has significant linkages with companies. A soft launch for the a decision coming soon? www.hartpunkt.de/fcas-ig-meta...

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FCAS: IG Metall bricht mit Dassault und will zwei Kampfjets

Wenige Tage vor der in der kommenden Woche erwarteten Entscheidung zum weiteren Vorgehen beim kriselnden französisch-deutsch-spanischen Future Combat Air

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

That’s Sunday 1800/1900 UK/Continental Europe for those living in the civilised world and not…you know….Canada

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Justin Pyke @justinpykehistory.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Here's the German part of the discussion on four-engine bombers. I smile, nod, ask an occasional question, and then absolutely rock the outro while @milavhis.bsky.social lays the info down. youtu.be/dpNsIDn6KhE?...

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Why Luftwaffe Strategic Bombers Never Happened

YouTube video by Military Aviation History

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Justin Pyke @justinpykehistory.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Here's part 1 of a chat that Chris and I originally envisioned as a quick'n'easy one. Then we talked for an hour each. For my part, I used this common internet question as a Trojan horse of sorts to explore elements that aren't discussed as often as dry technical details of the aircraft themselves.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Thanks Eugen. All the praise goes to Justin on this one of course.

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Christoph Bergs @milavhis.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Mistake or Calculated Risk? Why Japan Did Not Build Strategic Bombers during World War 2 - Join a fascinating chat w/ @justinpykehistory.bsky.social on why Japan went hot & cold on long-range strategic bombers. youtu.be/nstaj1mHFHU

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Mistake or Calculated Risk? Why Japan Did Not Build Strategic Bombers

YouTube video by Military Aviation History

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Justin Pyke @justinpykehistory.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I really enjoyed this video @milavhis.bsky.social just put out on the complex discussion of air support during the Second World War. He focuses on the Luftwaffe, but some of what he covers gave me food for thought in my area of study too. youtu.be/7fxfp_xGfUg?...

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The Complicated Luftwaffe Air Support Problem

YouTube video by Military Aviation History

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