‌The Lookout (Twitter)

This isn't some newfound destruction of the US defense industry, related to recent political events.

The Harpoon is outdated and there is no US domestic replacement, hence why the US Navy (also the Royal Navy and the Australians) is buying NSM too, and is by far the biggest customer.

The Lookout (Twitter)

@redbirdsglory: I just want people to be aware of what this potentially could lead to, that the worst case scenarios must be a part of the planning.

The matter is far too serious for important aspects to be downplayed to make them easier to sell, both politically and to the public.

‌The Lookout (Twitter)

This matter is far too serious for important aspects to be downplayed to make them easier to sell, both politically and to the public.

I just want people to be aware of the potential consequences, that the worst case scenarios must be a part of the planning, that it requires will to go all the way if necessary.

The Lookout (Twitter)

@JelmerOosterloo: If one backs down from a fight if tested, the optics will certainly be bad and the strategic consequences could be so too.

Europe, and the countries involved in particular, will look spine-and toothless.

‌The Lookout (Twitter)

@JelmerOosterloo: Another aspect of this:

Necro Mancer (Twitter)

Демилитаризационное ассорти
t.me/ombr_63/1143 t.me/feniksdpsu/601 t.me/ombr66/1579 t.me/ukrainian_navy/11934 #RussianUkrainianWar

Necro Mancer (Twitter)

Что-то прилетело (смотреть со звуком)
t.me/zov_novo/12045 t.me/russianocontext/6293 #всрф #будни

‌Rob Lee (Twitter)

RT @tonyhalpin: Russia “categorically” opposes any deal that allows European troops to act as peacekeepers in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said via @bpolitics