The Lookout (Twitter)
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Kick-starting important upcoming Norwegian defence debates, VG reports that one proposal that will later be finalized as part CHODs recommendation, suggests a new surface structure for the RNoN at 6 new frigates and 24 smaller ships.
https://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/i/dwGlXw/opplysninger-til-vg-vil-skrote-fregattene-og-bygge-seks-nye
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Kick-starting important upcoming Norwegian defence debates, VG reports that one proposal that will later be finalized as part CHODs recommendation, suggests a new surface structure for the RNoN at 6 new frigates and 24 smaller ships.
https://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/i/dwGlXw/opplysninger-til-vg-vil-skrote-fregattene-og-bygge-seks-nye
VG
Opplysninger til VG: Vil skrote fregattene og bygge seks nye
VÅGSFJORDEN I TROMS (VG) I en skisse til ny fartøystruktur for marinen, anbefaler Sjøforsvaret at Norge anskaffer seks nye havgående fregatter, pluss 24 mindre fartøyer til bruk nærmere kysten.
The Lookout (Twitter)
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Chief RNoN confirms that the recommendation will be to go for new frigates by joining an already existing program of one of our closest allies.
VG reports that both the US and the UK are positive towards Norway buying into already running construction programs.
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Chief RNoN confirms that the recommendation will be to go for new frigates by joining an already existing program of one of our closest allies.
VG reports that both the US and the UK are positive towards Norway buying into already running construction programs.
The Lookout (Twitter)
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On smaller ships, the idea is reportedly to go for cheaper, simpler designs in order to have more hulls available for coastal operations than in the current fleet.
Note: This article is on Navy surface ships only and does not include the Coast Guard.
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On smaller ships, the idea is reportedly to go for cheaper, simpler designs in order to have more hulls available for coastal operations than in the current fleet.
Note: This article is on Navy surface ships only and does not include the Coast Guard.
The Lookout (Twitter)
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Since details are still scarce, as this isn't the final proposal and Navy surface ships is just one part of the big picture, I won't jump onto this yet, except to say:
Yes, Norway needs a bigger Navy and we must not forget coastal operations.
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Since details are still scarce, as this isn't the final proposal and Navy surface ships is just one part of the big picture, I won't jump onto this yet, except to say:
Yes, Norway needs a bigger Navy and we must not forget coastal operations.
The Lookout (Twitter)
Addendum:
Any such plans of course rests on political will to pay up.
At times I want to give up on the domestic defense debate, due to lack of political will to face reality
Due to the stakes however, I have decided to hang on, so stay tuned for Twitter and Substack coverage.
Addendum:
Any such plans of course rests on political will to pay up.
At times I want to give up on the domestic defense debate, due to lack of political will to face reality
Due to the stakes however, I have decided to hang on, so stay tuned for Twitter and Substack coverage.
Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (Twitter)
South Korea approved export licenses for Poland last year to provide 🇺🇦 with Krab howitzers, which are built with 🇰🇷 components. Previously there were speculations over whether 🇰🇷 had formally agreed or was simply looking the other way. - Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/seoul-approved-polands-export-howitzers-with-skorean-parts-ukraine-official-says-2023-03-08/
South Korea approved export licenses for Poland last year to provide 🇺🇦 with Krab howitzers, which are built with 🇰🇷 components. Previously there were speculations over whether 🇰🇷 had formally agreed or was simply looking the other way. - Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/seoul-approved-polands-export-howitzers-with-skorean-parts-ukraine-official-says-2023-03-08/
Reuters
Exclusive: Seoul approved Poland's export of howitzers with S.Korean parts to Ukraine
Seoul approved export licences last year for Poland to provide Ukraine with Krab howitzers, which are built with South Korean components, a South Korean defence official and a Polish industry representative told Reuters on Wednesday.
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Necro Mancer (Twitter)
@ilya_s_sam @g_ievgen Ну, в 1940 году советский войска бомбили отнюдь не Берлин. И есть такое понятие, как художественное преувеличение
@ilya_s_sam @g_ievgen Ну, в 1940 году советский войска бомбили отнюдь не Берлин. И есть такое понятие, как художественное преувеличение
The Lookout (Twitter)
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From yesterday, HRH Crown Prince Haakon visits Setermoen Garrison during Joint Viking.
Photos: Torbjørn Kjosvold,Lea Bauer/ Forsvaret
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From yesterday, HRH Crown Prince Haakon visits Setermoen Garrison during Joint Viking.
Photos: Torbjørn Kjosvold,Lea Bauer/ Forsvaret
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Rob Lee (Twitter)
In Bakhmut, Vuhledar, and other key battles right now, Russia is firing several times more rounds per day. Without that advantage, Russia's offensive potential would be significantly degraded. Investments in production capacity now could be critical for Ukraine in 2024-2025.
In Bakhmut, Vuhledar, and other key battles right now, Russia is firing several times more rounds per day. Without that advantage, Russia's offensive potential would be significantly degraded. Investments in production capacity now could be critical for Ukraine in 2024-2025.
Rob Lee (Twitter)
@CalibreObscura More can be done and it would have a tangible effect on the battlefield.
@CalibreObscura More can be done and it would have a tangible effect on the battlefield.
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