Reposted by Nerdic DefenceHans Tino Hansen @hanstino.bsky.social · 18hAs reported by the 🇩🇰Danish Air Force the 🇩🇪 drone used for the training was a Heron drone and not a MQ-9B as initially wrongly reported by Danish media (and subsequently by me), but it didn’t change the exercise tasking or outcome. (Flyvevåbnet) 0193
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceThe Defence Blog @defence-blog.com · 7hTwo European tech companies want to sell countries their own satellite internet for the military and emergency services, so they don't have to rely on someone else's network. ICEYE and Nokia aim to launch the first satellites in 2028. defence-blog.com/iceye-and-no...defence-blog.comICEYE and Nokia team up on sovereign satellite internetFinnish satellite company ICEYE and telecommunications group Nokia will jointly develop broadband satellite communications systems that governments can own and run themselves, with the first satellite... 02912
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceJanne M. Korhonen @jmkorhonen.fi · 6hFor the militarily overinterested, a translatable story with lots of pictures about Finnish #sniper training. Most of them are avid hunters or competitive shooters. One of the lessons from #Ukraine is that snipers remain very relevant. New 600+ m rifle ranges have been built. yle.fi/a/74-20244675yle.fiUusi tarkkuuskivääri osuu kilometrin päähän: näin Puolustusvoimat muutti tarkka-ampujakoulutustaTarkka-ampujia voidaan hyödyntää esimerkiksi tukemaan droonitoimintaa. Erikoiskoulutuksen lisäksi aseet ja tekniset apuvälineet ovat kehittyneet. 5457
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceMinna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 23hA big day for Finland and for Finnish-Swedish defence cooperation: ”The Gulf of Finland is now guarded by Swedes”yle.fiSuomenlahtea vartioi nyt Ruotsin sotalaiva täydessä aselastissaSuomi pyysi Ruotsia tukemaan alueidensa valvontaa. Yle pääsi seuraamaan ruotsalaisten tehtävää Suomenlahdella. 723860
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceCorporal Frisk @corporalfrisk.com · 30/09/2026What does it mean when we say NATO would reinforce the Nordics in case of war? How many, how would they come, and crucially, do we have the transport infrastructure? I've had the opportunity to together with our team talk to a lot of knowledgeable people to find the answer.riskintelligence.euNorthern Nordics Military Mobility | Risk IntelligenceHow prepared is Northern Nordic infrastructure for military mobility? Explore key transport challenges, bottlenecks and opportunities. 24814
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceHigh North News @highnorthnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Vil du jobbe som journalist i en internasjonal avis for Nordområdene? Da har High North News en spennende stilling for deg med kompetanse og interesse for sikkerhetspolitikk og forsvar. #journalist #journalistikk #presse #media #arktishighnorthnews.comVil du fortelle de viktige historiene fra Arktis?High North News søker journalist med nyhetsteft og interesse for sikkerhetspolitikk og forsvar. 011
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceThe Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 30/09/2026Only a few drifting icebergs could be seen as Russia, for the first time, sent naval vessels through the strait that separates Bolshevik Island from October Revolution Island on Arctic archipelago Severnaya Zemlyathebarentsobserver.comNaval flotilla explores new passage on Northern Sea RouteOnly a few drifting icebergs could be seen as Russia, for the first time, sent naval vessels through the strait that separates Bolshevik Island from October Revolution Island. 01510
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 30/09/2026www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/new...patriagroup.comFinland and Sweden acquire the first Patria TRACKX tracked vehicles | Patria 1111
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceMads Korsager @madskorsager.bsky.social · 30/09/2026After cutting public-facing communication almost to the bone, the Royal Danish Defence College is opening its windows to society again. 🇩🇰 Great to see. This is important knowledge - and it deserves to be shared with the public. 0265
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The Norwegian Parliament's Standing Committee on Scrutiny and Constitutional Affairs is opening their Epstein hearings today, bringing in among others prime minister Støre to explain his actions re: support of the IPI think tank when he was minister of foreign affairs. www.nrk.no/artikkel/sto...nrk.noStortingets Epstein-oppvask: Dette må Støre svare påHvorfor økte pengestøtten til Terje Rød-Larsens tankesmie så kraftig da han var utenriksminister? Det må Jonas Gahr Støre svare på i dag. 2130
Reposted by Nerdic Defencevesselspotter.eurosky.social @vesselspotter.eurosky.social · 30/09/2026Anti-Pollution exercise ongoing off #Korsør #Navalbase #DK #Denmark Source FB 'Korsør Havn' 0113
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Kongsberg selling more NASAMS, more NOMADS, this time to Belgium and the Netherlands. www.nrk.no/buskerud/bel...nrk.noBelgia kjøper luftvern frå Kongsberg Gruppen for 10 milliardar kronerKongsberg Gruppen har signert ein kontrakt verd 10 milliardar kroner for levering av luftvernsystemet Nasams til Belgia, opplyser selskapet. 0154
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 29/09/2026After watching what goes on in Ukraine, Finland to increase number of hardened medical care sites, with a budget of €400 million up to 2030. yle.fi/a/7-10106065yle.fiBeredskapsöverläkaren: Rysslands attacker mot ukrainsk vård blev en väckarklockaEfter Rysslands attacker mot ukrainsk vård ställer Finland om sin krisberedskap. Underjordiska sjukhuslokaler är ett krav när spelreglerna i krig förändrats, menar tidigare beredskapsöverläkare. 0197
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 29/09/2026More money for intelligence agencies in Norway's new budget. www.forsvaretsforum.no/e-tjenesten-...forsvaretsforum.noVil gi mer penger til E-tjenestenOnsdag legger regjeringen frem forslag til statsbudsjett for 2027. Allerede nå avslører forsvarsministeren at de vil gi 400 millioner kroner ekstra til Etterretningstjenesten. 0120
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceVeiko Spolitis @veikospolitis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Encouraging NEWS from The First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, Gen Jenkins to the #JEFnations, indeed! iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a... via @iltalehti.fi 284
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceNATO Atlas @natoatlas.eurosky.social · 29/09/2026UK Royal Marines conduct break contact drills in offshore raiding craft in Norwegian waters during winter warfare training on 23 February 2022. SRC: #NATO 0132
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Kongsberg to sell more NSMs and launchers to the USMC under the NMESIS programme, the contract goes up to USD 404.4 million. defence-blog.com/u-s-marine-c...defence-blog.comU.S. Marine Corps buys more anti-ship missile launchersThe U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract worth up to $404.4 million for full-rate production and support of Naval Strike Missile launchers and the fire contr... 090
Reposted by Nerdic Defenceauonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Two conspicuous Russian tugs keep moving along Nordic coasts, last 72h just along the Danish and Norwegian sea borders. Just now checked out by NO Coast Guard (one of tens of NATO passes) 412923
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceRavi 🇨🇦 @medical91.bsky.social · 28/09/2026EU turns to Norway and Canada for space launch sites Space commissioner is touring potential locations for launchers as the bloc tries to boost its satellite capabilitiesft.comEU turns to Norway and Canada for space launch sitesSpace commissioner is touring potential locations for launchers as the bloc tries to boost its satellite capabilities 3359
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceMathias Glistrup @glistrup.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Four years in the rabbit hole with millions of Russian military docs, and I finally feel comfortable writing this (very uncomfortable) story. Russia appears to have upgraded and re-activated the fabled Dead Hand that ensures global nuclear retaliation if Russia comes under attack. 36630
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 26/09/2026en.defence-ua.com/news/taurus_...en.defence-ua.comTaurus Cruise Missile Integration on Gripen Aircraft Completed in Record Time | Defense ExpressAbout a month after the announcement of the first Taurus cruise missile launch from a Gripen fighter jet, reports indicate that the integration has been completed, although it was originally expected ... 0489
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 26/09/2026www.flightglobal.com/defence/2026...flightglobal.comCanada, Saab to enter full negotiations for six GlobalEye AEW&C aircraftDevelopment follows May announcement of Saab as preferred supplier for new surveillance capability. 0311
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Vintage Friday: Personnel from the Norwegian Naval Home Guard inspect crew served weapons before an exercise in 1957. The branch was cut due to budget constraints in 2017. 1101
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 25/09/2026In the recently concluded Margrete Days at Akershus Fortress with the Nordic CoDs, the message was that the goal for Nordic defence integration the goal is seamless mobility and a closer Nordic total defence. www.forsvaret.no/aktuelt-og-p...forsvaret.noNordens forsvarssjefer: Det vi planla i 2022, er blitt virkelighetDa Finland og Sverige søkte NATO-medlemskap, anbefalte de nordiske forsvarssjefene tettere integrasjon av styrkene i Norden. Tre år senere er mye på plass. Nå er målet sømløs mobilitet og et tettere n... 181
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Finland and Sweden identify Russian aircraft together for the first time. puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951206... 1223
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The Norwegian Army recently invited to a symposium to inform about future integration of unmanned systems. The Army and The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment are working to establish a centre for unmanned systems at Rena in 2027. www.fma.no/aktuelt-og-m...fma.noDroner skal bli en integrert del av HærenForsvarsmateriell utruster Forsvaret med relevant og tidsriktig materiell for å bidra til Forsvarets operative evne. Etaten foretar investeringer og forvalter materiellet gjennom levetiden. Dette gjel... 080
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The Swedish Navy are conducting exercise Repmus in cooperation with industry, academia and allies to increase their utilisation of different unmanned systems. www.forsvarsmakten.se/aktuellt/nyh...forsvarsmakten.seMarinen experimenterar med framtidens drönare 0101
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Brave Norway, a Norwegian-Ukrainian funding imitative for testing and development of innovative defence technology, is facing some delays due to it still being under the Norwegian export control regime, despite being scheduled to be transferred to Ukrainian control. www.ffi.no/aktuelt/nyhe...ffi.noInternasjonale utlysninger gjennom Brave1 er forsinketPlanlagte internasjonale utlysninger for utvikling av ukrainsk forsvarsteknologi er forsinket på grunn av utfordringer knyttet til eksportkontroll. 051
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Danish Military Intelligence have published their assessment of the threat from Russia. www.fe-ddis.dk/da/nyheder/2...fe-ddis.dkVurdering af truslen fra RuslandForsvarets Efterretningstjeneste (FE) har udarbejdet en ikke-klassificeret vurdering af truslen fra Rusland. 050
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceNATO Atlas @natoatlas.eurosky.social · 24/09/2026A Norwegian Army CV90 infantry fighting vehicle pulls security during Exercise Cold Response 26. Cold Response is Norway’s largest military exercise this year, drawing more than 32,000 troops from 14 Allied nations for intense training above the Arctic Circle in Norway and Finland. SRC: #NATO 0488
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceThe Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 24/09/2026Shipping along the Russian Arctic coast is bustling as the Arctic sea ice begins to freeze againthebarentsobserver.comAs Arctic sea ice reaches this year’s low, shipping reaches historic highShipping along the Russian Arctic coast is bustling as the Arctic sea ice begins to freeze again. 0268
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceThe Defence Blog @defence-blog.com · 23/09/2026A defense contractor built an upgraded armored vehicle with its own money and handed it to the U.S. Army to test, no contract required. Full story: defence-blog.com/baes-self-fu...defence-blog.comBAE’s self-funded armored vehicle passes U.S. Army field testsBAE Systems said it has delivered two AMPV 30 prototypes armed with Kongsberg's Medium Caliber Turret to a U.S. Army Transformation in Contact 2.0 unit, funding the six-month development effort itself... 0176
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Organisations in central Norway and Sweden concerned about logistics and infrastructure in emergencies, ask national authorities to proritise the mid-Nordic corridor for infrastructure improvements. www.nrk.no/trondelag/fr...nrk.noFrykter for logistikken i en krise – ber nordiske land om oppgraderingerEn krig eller konflikt krever at forsyninger transporteres effektivt. Det mener nordiske organisasjoner at verken Norge, Sverige eller Finland er rustet til. 0216
Reposted by Nerdic DefencePeter Møller @pmolpmol.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Denmark’s Fayard shipyard is preparing to service the LNG tanker Nikolay Yevgenov. The yard is the last in Europe still supporting Russia’s gas industry. The same shipyard is also repairing the Danish frigate Esbern Snare. #awkward. 23214
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceThe Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 22/09/2026Journalists from the Barents Observer spent the entire day outside the polling station in Kirkenes, the Norwegian border town, talking to Russians who had decided to take part in the “election.”thebarentsobserver.com“Anyone but United Russia”: How Kirkenes residents voted in the State Duma “election”Journalists from the Barents Observer spent the entire day outside the polling station in Kirkenes, the Norwegian border town, talking to Russians who had decided to take part in the “election.” 0194
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceWarsight @warsight.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Canada has requested to join the Joint Expeditionary Force as a full member. If accepted, Canada’s accession would mark a serious development for the JEF, bringing an ambitious nation into the grouping but also creating challenges of geography, scope and politics. warsight.com/2026/09/21/c...warsight.comCanada applies to join the JEF: opportunities and challenges - WarsightCanada has requested to join the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) as a fully fledged member, which brings both opportunities and challenges. 0151
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceAnders Puck Nielsen @anderspucknielsen.dk · 22/09/2026Very important point to those who think that Finland's strong military will immediately be deployed to the Baltics in case of a Russian invasion. 612310
Nerdic Defence @nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Norwegian Nammo shows their first ever attack drones. www.forsvaretsforum.no/angrepsdrone... 0131
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceThe Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 21/09/2026Vladimir Putin's luxury yacht, the Kosatka, has been transferred from Severomorsk, Kola Peninsula, to the Pacific via the Northern Sea Route, accompanied by the notorious salvage ship Voevodathebarentsobserver.comIn a secret Arctic operation, Putin’s yacht was moved from Severomorsk to KamchatkaThe dictator’s luxury yacht, Kosatka, has been transferred to the Pacific via the Northern Sea Route, accompanied by the notorious salvage ship Voevoda. 97435
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceThe Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 21/09/2026Denmark Deploys F-35s to Greenland for the First Time Two Royal Danish Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs landed at Kangerlussuaq Airport alongside U.S. F-16s and Canadian CF-18s as part of NATO’s Arctic Sentry initiative. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/09/21/d...theaviationist.comDenmark Deploys F-35s to Greenland for the First TimeTwo Royal Danish Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs landed at Kangerlussuaq Airport alongside U.S. F-16s and Canadian CF-18s as part of NATO’s Arctic Sentry 0196
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceDefense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026bit.ly/4xMiUNWbit.lyDenmark says NATO shares responsibility for Arctic security under Greenland dealAn agreement on Greenland's security, including a role for NATO, is expected to be signed at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. 063
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceMaritime RSS @shipbot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026U.S. Sanctions Law Puts Russia’s Arctic Yamal LNG Fleet in Crosshairs gCaptain · 21 Sep 2026 #UkraineWar #Sanctions #ShippingIndustrygcaptain.comU.S. Sanctions Law Puts Russia’s Arctic Yamal LNG Fleet in CrosshairsA new U.S. sanctions law could put the specialized fleet that keeps Russia’s Yamal LNG project operating in the Arctic under unprecedented pressure, potentially forcing European shipping companies and service providers to confront sanctions exposure months earlier than expected. 042
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceZach @thrustwr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Working together by pulling all Nordic fighter aircraft (about 230-250 aircraft) equipped with cheap systems like AKPWS. Would be the best method to reduce the size of the first raid. 2293
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceThe Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 21/09/2026Who is making money from Vostok Oil, the new major project in the Russian Arctic? An investigation by Arctida and Systema points to an alleged relative of Vladimir Putin, a Forbes-listed billionaire, and companies linked to Western oilfield services corporations. Partner story by Arctidathebarentsobserver.comOil for the Inner CircleWho profits from Vostok Oil — Rosneft’s largest project in the Arctic. An investigation by Arctida and Systema. 02614
Reposted by Nerdic DefencePeter Møller @pmolpmol.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Russian tugboat Sarmat (IMO 8027133) continues its unusual movements in the Kattegat. Since Sept. 15, it has been slowly cruising back and forth along the Danish coast. 1194
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceMark Douglas @maritimekiwi.bsky.social · 20/09/2026It’ll be interesting to see if ADMIRAL GRIGOROVICH replaces the NEUSTRASHIMY as the Russian Navy’s forward deployed frigate in the North Sea/English Channel. @vesselspotter.eurosky.social, @pa.nton.cx, @auonsson.bsky.social, @tiafarris10.bsky.social, @rfnosblog.bsky.social 1196
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceThink Defence @thinkdefence.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Picture HNOMS Gnist of the Norwegian navy and a Wildcat helicopter from 847 Naval Air Squadron 2223
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceThe Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 19/09/2026Finland’s F-35s Touch Down on Home Soil for the First Time The first two F-35A Lightning IIs of the Finnish Air Force, which has signed on for 64 aircraft, arrived at the Lapland Air Wing. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/09/19/f...theaviationist.comFinland’s F-35s Touch Down on Home Soil for the First TimeThe first two F-35A Lightning IIs of the Finnish Air Force, which has signed on for 64 aircraft, arrived at the Lapland Air Wing. The Finnish Air Force’s 1254
Reposted by Nerdic DefenceHans Tino Hansen @hanstino.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Fine interview with Commodore Claus Andersen underlining the future 🇩🇰Danish frigates will indeed be AAW frigates with unmanned systems capability, and since they will not be delivered anytime soon, also that the Iver Huitfeldt AAW frigates will have a sensor-weapons upgrade. 0307