Eric Adamson
@eadamson91.bsky.social
Swedish Armed Forces Communications Analyst @forsvarsmakten.se
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Nordic Ukraine Forum @nordicukraine.bsky.social | Swedish Atlantic Council atlantkommitten.se/
Personal account — not an official channel.
Nordic Ukraine Forum @nordicukraine.bsky.social | Swedish Atlantic Council atlantkommitten.se/
Swedish public support for a nuclear weapon is "surprisingly high" at 17%, according to defense experts.
Over the weekend, the Supreme Commander was also asked about the need for European nuclear weapons: "So long as nuclear weapons threaten our existence...we must think about that dimension."
Over the weekend, the Supreme Commander was also asked about the need for European nuclear weapons: "So long as nuclear weapons threaten our existence...we must think about that dimension."
February 9, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Swedish public support for a nuclear weapon is "surprisingly high" at 17%, according to defense experts.
Over the weekend, the Supreme Commander was also asked about the need for European nuclear weapons: "So long as nuclear weapons threaten our existence...we must think about that dimension."
Over the weekend, the Supreme Commander was also asked about the need for European nuclear weapons: "So long as nuclear weapons threaten our existence...we must think about that dimension."
Reposted by Eric Adamson
Aww, it’s Rutte with Patron the dog!
how adorable 🐶
how adorable 🐶
February 6, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Aww, it’s Rutte with Patron the dog!
how adorable 🐶
how adorable 🐶
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The Norwegian services presented their annual unclassified assessments today.
Some highlights from Focus 2026 from NIS will follow:
"It is in Russia's interest that the Greenland debate causes uncertainty and potential conflict between Europe and the United States."
The Norwegian services presented their annual unclassified assessments today.
Some highlights from Focus 2026 from NIS will follow:
"It is in Russia's interest that the Greenland debate causes uncertainty and potential conflict between Europe and the United States."
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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The Norwegian services presented their annual unclassified assessments today.
Some highlights from Focus 2026 from NIS will follow:
"It is in Russia's interest that the Greenland debate causes uncertainty and potential conflict between Europe and the United States."
The Norwegian services presented their annual unclassified assessments today.
Some highlights from Focus 2026 from NIS will follow:
"It is in Russia's interest that the Greenland debate causes uncertainty and potential conflict between Europe and the United States."
A picture is worth a thousand words. But Swedish National Radio would also like to clarify with the headline: "This is how Canada can defy Trump by buying JAS Gripen."
Så kan Kanada trotsa Trump genom att köpa JAS Gripen - Gräns
Det pågår en duell mellan Sverige och USA om att få sälja stridsflygplan till Kanada. Det självklara valet borde vara USA – men inte längre.
www.sverigesradio.se
February 6, 2026 at 1:22 PM
A picture is worth a thousand words. But Swedish National Radio would also like to clarify with the headline: "This is how Canada can defy Trump by buying JAS Gripen."
Defense industry must 3x production rate, says Swedish Armed Forces.
That ambition is possible, according to defence industry organization SOFF, but will take 5-7 years to reach. There are already backlogs.
Parliament is in unanimous agreement to take 300 billion SEK loan for defense investment.
That ambition is possible, according to defence industry organization SOFF, but will take 5-7 years to reach. There are already backlogs.
Parliament is in unanimous agreement to take 300 billion SEK loan for defense investment.
Försvarsmakten: Industrin måste tredubbla produktionen - Ekot
Enligt Försvarsmakten behöver produktionen av försvarsmateriel tredubblas jämfört med dagens nivåer.Från intresseorganisationen Säkerhets- och Försvarsföretagen ...
www.sverigesradio.se
February 6, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Defense industry must 3x production rate, says Swedish Armed Forces.
That ambition is possible, according to defence industry organization SOFF, but will take 5-7 years to reach. There are already backlogs.
Parliament is in unanimous agreement to take 300 billion SEK loan for defense investment.
That ambition is possible, according to defence industry organization SOFF, but will take 5-7 years to reach. There are already backlogs.
Parliament is in unanimous agreement to take 300 billion SEK loan for defense investment.
New NATO cognitive warfare study:
"Seizing moral reasoning is arguably one of the most significant objectives in cognitive warfare...If an aggressor successfully manipulates an individual’s sense of moral duty [e.g. russia is defending traditional values], the cognitive battle is effectively won."
"Seizing moral reasoning is arguably one of the most significant objectives in cognitive warfare...If an aggressor successfully manipulates an individual’s sense of moral duty [e.g. russia is defending traditional values], the cognitive battle is effectively won."
War is a mind game: countering weaponised information
NDC Outlook 2026-01: War is a mind game: countering weaponised information, by Marek Havlik and Jiří Horáček1 Summary
www.ndc.nato.int
February 5, 2026 at 1:04 PM
New NATO cognitive warfare study:
"Seizing moral reasoning is arguably one of the most significant objectives in cognitive warfare...If an aggressor successfully manipulates an individual’s sense of moral duty [e.g. russia is defending traditional values], the cognitive battle is effectively won."
"Seizing moral reasoning is arguably one of the most significant objectives in cognitive warfare...If an aggressor successfully manipulates an individual’s sense of moral duty [e.g. russia is defending traditional values], the cognitive battle is effectively won."
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Russians are recruiting teenagers in Western Europe into a Kremlin youth project.
At the "Russian House of Science and Culture" in Paris, officials have launched an “International Youth Center” targeting Russians and French citizens aged 14–35, framed as education in international relations.
At the "Russian House of Science and Culture" in Paris, officials have launched an “International Youth Center” targeting Russians and French citizens aged 14–35, framed as education in international relations.
February 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Russians are recruiting teenagers in Western Europe into a Kremlin youth project.
At the "Russian House of Science and Culture" in Paris, officials have launched an “International Youth Center” targeting Russians and French citizens aged 14–35, framed as education in international relations.
At the "Russian House of Science and Culture" in Paris, officials have launched an “International Youth Center” targeting Russians and French citizens aged 14–35, framed as education in international relations.
"Ukraine and Sweden are discussing the prospect of arming Kyiv with Europe’s top air-to-air missile, the Meteor, which a Saab official said would be a 'natural content' of a weapon package for Gripen users," reports @defensenews.bsky.social.
Ukraine’s Gripen jets likely to come with long-reach Meteor missiles
Late last year, Ukraine and Sweden signed a letter of intent to export up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Kyiv, although no final deal has been concluded.
www.defensenews.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:46 AM
"Ukraine and Sweden are discussing the prospect of arming Kyiv with Europe’s top air-to-air missile, the Meteor, which a Saab official said would be a 'natural content' of a weapon package for Gripen users," reports @defensenews.bsky.social.
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#Estonian authorities detain container ship suspected of smuggling to russia
The police special unit K-Commando boarded the ship using a helicopter and then detained the vessel to allow the customs board to carry out an inspection
news.err.ee/1609930742/e...
The police special unit K-Commando boarded the ship using a helicopter and then detained the vessel to allow the customs board to carry out an inspection
news.err.ee/1609930742/e...
Estonian authorities detain container ship suspected of smuggling
Estonian authorities on Tuesday boarded and detained a container ship sailing under the Bahamian flag in Estonia's internal waters, which they said may be linked to smuggling from South America.
news.err.ee
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
#Estonian authorities detain container ship suspected of smuggling to russia
The police special unit K-Commando boarded the ship using a helicopter and then detained the vessel to allow the customs board to carry out an inspection
news.err.ee/1609930742/e...
The police special unit K-Commando boarded the ship using a helicopter and then detained the vessel to allow the customs board to carry out an inspection
news.err.ee/1609930742/e...
Sweden and Denmark to purchase several dozen Tridon Mk2 mobile anti-drone systems and ammunition for Ukraine, worth 2.6 billion SEK.
With this aid package, Ukraine will be able to establish an air defence batallion.
With this aid package, Ukraine will be able to establish an air defence batallion.
Danmark och Sverige ska skänka nytt luftvärn till Ukraina - Ekot
Sverige och Danmark ska köpa in luftvärn till ett värde av 2,6 miljarder kronor och skänka det till Ukraina. Det har ländernas försvarsministrar presenterat ...
www.sverigesradio.se
February 3, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Sweden and Denmark to purchase several dozen Tridon Mk2 mobile anti-drone systems and ammunition for Ukraine, worth 2.6 billion SEK.
With this aid package, Ukraine will be able to establish an air defence batallion.
With this aid package, Ukraine will be able to establish an air defence batallion.
Reposted by Eric Adamson
There are big grand-strategic issues involved in developing nuclear weapons. One of the biggest: if you aim to build a coalition of like-minded middle powers to defend the rules-based international order, then you probably shouldn't trash nonproliferation, one of that order's keystones, on the way.
Criticism of the Nordic Nuke Debate™️ in Aftonbladet:
"We've gone from 'we can't join NATO because NATO has nukes' to asking 'shouldn't we get our own?'"
"If a country like Sweden develops nuclear weapons the [NPT] would collapse, and with it, in practice, the rules based international order."
"We've gone from 'we can't join NATO because NATO has nukes' to asking 'shouldn't we get our own?'"
"If a country like Sweden develops nuclear weapons the [NPT] would collapse, and with it, in practice, the rules based international order."
Svenska kärnvapen är mest en fantasi
MÜNCHEN Förra veckan diskuterades kärnvapen i Sverige. På kort tid har debatten gått från ”vi kan inte gå med i Nato eftersom Nato har kärnvapen” till frågan ”b
www.aftonbladet.se
February 3, 2026 at 8:41 AM
There are big grand-strategic issues involved in developing nuclear weapons. One of the biggest: if you aim to build a coalition of like-minded middle powers to defend the rules-based international order, then you probably shouldn't trash nonproliferation, one of that order's keystones, on the way.
Criticism of the Nordic Nuke Debate™️ in Aftonbladet:
"We've gone from 'we can't join NATO because NATO has nukes' to asking 'shouldn't we get our own?'"
"If a country like Sweden develops nuclear weapons the [NPT] would collapse, and with it, in practice, the rules based international order."
"We've gone from 'we can't join NATO because NATO has nukes' to asking 'shouldn't we get our own?'"
"If a country like Sweden develops nuclear weapons the [NPT] would collapse, and with it, in practice, the rules based international order."
Svenska kärnvapen är mest en fantasi
MÜNCHEN Förra veckan diskuterades kärnvapen i Sverige. På kort tid har debatten gått från ”vi kan inte gå med i Nato eftersom Nato har kärnvapen” till frågan ”b
www.aftonbladet.se
February 3, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Criticism of the Nordic Nuke Debate™️ in Aftonbladet:
"We've gone from 'we can't join NATO because NATO has nukes' to asking 'shouldn't we get our own?'"
"If a country like Sweden develops nuclear weapons the [NPT] would collapse, and with it, in practice, the rules based international order."
"We've gone from 'we can't join NATO because NATO has nukes' to asking 'shouldn't we get our own?'"
"If a country like Sweden develops nuclear weapons the [NPT] would collapse, and with it, in practice, the rules based international order."
Swedish Air Force leads Iceland Air Policing for first time.
"It's tough to say if we will happen upon any Russian airplanes, but we are there to keep an eye on them," says Colonel Mattias Ottis.
"It's tough to say if we will happen upon any Russian airplanes, but we are there to keep an eye on them," says Colonel Mattias Ottis.
Nu ansvarar Sverige för skyddet av Islands luftrum
Sverige ansvarar för Natos incidentberedskap över Island
www.dn.se
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Swedish Air Force leads Iceland Air Policing for first time.
"It's tough to say if we will happen upon any Russian airplanes, but we are there to keep an eye on them," says Colonel Mattias Ottis.
"It's tough to say if we will happen upon any Russian airplanes, but we are there to keep an eye on them," says Colonel Mattias Ottis.
A Swedish high school student composed a military march for their diploma project called "Entry of the Graduators." The song was then played by the Marine Corps as part of the project.
"I've looked up to them my whole life, so this is a dream come true," said Inga, the graduating flute player. 🎺🎶
"I've looked up to them my whole life, so this is a dream come true," said Inga, the graduating flute player. 🎺🎶
Inga, 18, skrev egen marsch som gymnasiearbete
Inga Hjortsberg från Törnströmska gymnasiet i Karlskrona fick sin egen marsch framförd av Marinens musikkår som en del av sitt gymnasiearbete. – Det känns helt sjukt, säger Inga Hjortsberg.
www.svt.se
February 2, 2026 at 9:55 AM
A Swedish high school student composed a military march for their diploma project called "Entry of the Graduators." The song was then played by the Marine Corps as part of the project.
"I've looked up to them my whole life, so this is a dream come true," said Inga, the graduating flute player. 🎺🎶
"I've looked up to them my whole life, so this is a dream come true," said Inga, the graduating flute player. 🎺🎶
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Nice. This is probably the result of the working group on UNCLOS:
”Vessels shall sail under the flag of only one State and vessels that sail under the flags of two or more states, using them according to convenience, may be treated as a ship without nationality, as according to UNCLOS Article 92.”
”Vessels shall sail under the flag of only one State and vessels that sail under the flags of two or more states, using them according to convenience, may be treated as a ship without nationality, as according to UNCLOS Article 92.”
Nu börjar det hända saker. JEF+ varnar i praktiken Ryssland för att man kommer att stoppa skuggflottan. Sverige med bland de 14 länderna.
The growing risks to maritime safety
www.gov.uk
January 27, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Nice. This is probably the result of the working group on UNCLOS:
”Vessels shall sail under the flag of only one State and vessels that sail under the flags of two or more states, using them according to convenience, may be treated as a ship without nationality, as according to UNCLOS Article 92.”
”Vessels shall sail under the flag of only one State and vessels that sail under the flags of two or more states, using them according to convenience, may be treated as a ship without nationality, as according to UNCLOS Article 92.”
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One of the least appreciated episodes in Nordic history is the Swedish debate on the nuclear question in the two decades after WW2. In fact, Olof Palme was one of the staunchest supporters of Sweden acquiring its own deterrent in the 50s. A small 🧵
The Nordic Nuke Debate™️ has gone international:
"The Nordic countries could offer something genuinely new in the field of nuclear command and control, tackling both moral and psychological aspects of deterrence."
Proposals include a rotating nuclear football amongst the Nordic leaders.
"The Nordic countries could offer something genuinely new in the field of nuclear command and control, tackling both moral and psychological aspects of deterrence."
Proposals include a rotating nuclear football amongst the Nordic leaders.
Is it Time for a Nordic Nuke?
Moscow’s “Oreshnik” strike on January 9, 2026 is best understood as strategic signaling designed to shape what NATO will and will not do. Russia’s use of
warontherocks.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM
One of the least appreciated episodes in Nordic history is the Swedish debate on the nuclear question in the two decades after WW2. In fact, Olof Palme was one of the staunchest supporters of Sweden acquiring its own deterrent in the 50s. A small 🧵
The Nordic Nuke Debate™️ has gone international:
"The Nordic countries could offer something genuinely new in the field of nuclear command and control, tackling both moral and psychological aspects of deterrence."
Proposals include a rotating nuclear football amongst the Nordic leaders.
"The Nordic countries could offer something genuinely new in the field of nuclear command and control, tackling both moral and psychological aspects of deterrence."
Proposals include a rotating nuclear football amongst the Nordic leaders.
Is it Time for a Nordic Nuke?
Moscow’s “Oreshnik” strike on January 9, 2026 is best understood as strategic signaling designed to shape what NATO will and will not do. Russia’s use of
warontherocks.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:40 AM
The Nordic Nuke Debate™️ has gone international:
"The Nordic countries could offer something genuinely new in the field of nuclear command and control, tackling both moral and psychological aspects of deterrence."
Proposals include a rotating nuclear football amongst the Nordic leaders.
"The Nordic countries could offer something genuinely new in the field of nuclear command and control, tackling both moral and psychological aspects of deterrence."
Proposals include a rotating nuclear football amongst the Nordic leaders.
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This unit is my professional "alma mater", a home. This unit is the one that taught me the skills and attitude that have carried me for over a quarter of a century.
Militärt kunnande!
Sammanhållning!
Franåtandan!
Militärt kunnande!
Sammanhållning!
Franåtandan!
Finland’s Swedish-speaking Nylands Brigade celebrates its 400th birthday!
Established in 1626 by King Gustavus Adolphus II, the 🇸🇪-🇫🇮 ties continue deepening today through the joint Swedish Finnish Amphibious Task Unit (SFATU).
Here’s to another 400 years: merivoimat.fi/sv/400-ars-j...
Established in 1626 by King Gustavus Adolphus II, the 🇸🇪-🇫🇮 ties continue deepening today through the joint Swedish Finnish Amphibious Task Unit (SFATU).
Here’s to another 400 years: merivoimat.fi/sv/400-ars-j...
January 24, 2026 at 5:53 PM
This unit is my professional "alma mater", a home. This unit is the one that taught me the skills and attitude that have carried me for over a quarter of a century.
Militärt kunnande!
Sammanhållning!
Franåtandan!
Militärt kunnande!
Sammanhållning!
Franåtandan!
Finland’s Swedish-speaking Nylands Brigade celebrates its 400th birthday!
Established in 1626 by King Gustavus Adolphus II, the 🇸🇪-🇫🇮 ties continue deepening today through the joint Swedish Finnish Amphibious Task Unit (SFATU).
Here’s to another 400 years: merivoimat.fi/sv/400-ars-j...
Established in 1626 by King Gustavus Adolphus II, the 🇸🇪-🇫🇮 ties continue deepening today through the joint Swedish Finnish Amphibious Task Unit (SFATU).
Here’s to another 400 years: merivoimat.fi/sv/400-ars-j...
January 24, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Finland’s Swedish-speaking Nylands Brigade celebrates its 400th birthday!
Established in 1626 by King Gustavus Adolphus II, the 🇸🇪-🇫🇮 ties continue deepening today through the joint Swedish Finnish Amphibious Task Unit (SFATU).
Here’s to another 400 years: merivoimat.fi/sv/400-ars-j...
Established in 1626 by King Gustavus Adolphus II, the 🇸🇪-🇫🇮 ties continue deepening today through the joint Swedish Finnish Amphibious Task Unit (SFATU).
Here’s to another 400 years: merivoimat.fi/sv/400-ars-j...
Denmark's military operation on Greenland was designed to deter, and in the worst case defend against, American armed aggression, finds a Danish Radio & SVT investigation.
Spelet bakom insatsen på Grönland: Satte militären i beredskap
Danmarks militära operation på Grönland gick ut på att avskräcka USA och i värsta fall försvara ön med vapenmakt. Det rapporterar Danmarks Radio i samarbete med SVT och andra medier. Till Sverige skic...
www.svt.se
January 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Denmark's military operation on Greenland was designed to deter, and in the worst case defend against, American armed aggression, finds a Danish Radio & SVT investigation.
Swedish officers leave Greenland after reconnaissance mission and begin planning future exercises.
"How, when and with what resources Sweden and the Armed Forces will participate in activites on Greenland" is now being assessed, says Vice Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum.
"How, when and with what resources Sweden and the Armed Forces will participate in activites on Greenland" is now being assessed, says Vice Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum.
Uppdraget avslutat - fortsatt engagemang i Arktis
Försvarsmakten kommer nu avsluta sin rekognosering på Grönland. Arbetet på plats har genomförts i syfte att undersöka förutsättningar och möjligheter för framtida övningsverksamhet på Grönland och i A...
www.forsvarsmakten.se
January 22, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Swedish officers leave Greenland after reconnaissance mission and begin planning future exercises.
"How, when and with what resources Sweden and the Armed Forces will participate in activites on Greenland" is now being assessed, says Vice Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum.
"How, when and with what resources Sweden and the Armed Forces will participate in activites on Greenland" is now being assessed, says Vice Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum.
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⚡ Russia could test NATO by seizing a Baltic island, says Sweden’s armed forces chief.
He warned Moscow might briefly occupy an island in the northern archipelago to escalate tensions.
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
He warned Moscow might briefly occupy an island in the northern archipelago to escalate tensions.
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
January 20, 2026 at 10:11 AM
⚡ Russia could test NATO by seizing a Baltic island, says Sweden’s armed forces chief.
He warned Moscow might briefly occupy an island in the northern archipelago to escalate tensions.
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
He warned Moscow might briefly occupy an island in the northern archipelago to escalate tensions.
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
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Denmark and Greenland are not alone.
Good to see my colleagues Troels Lund Poulsen and Vivian Motzfeldt.
Arctic security is a shared transatlantic interest, and one we can discuss with our US allies.
But tariff threats are not the way to go about this. Sovereignty is not for trade. (1/2)
Good to see my colleagues Troels Lund Poulsen and Vivian Motzfeldt.
Arctic security is a shared transatlantic interest, and one we can discuss with our US allies.
But tariff threats are not the way to go about this. Sovereignty is not for trade. (1/2)
January 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Denmark and Greenland are not alone.
Good to see my colleagues Troels Lund Poulsen and Vivian Motzfeldt.
Arctic security is a shared transatlantic interest, and one we can discuss with our US allies.
But tariff threats are not the way to go about this. Sovereignty is not for trade. (1/2)
Good to see my colleagues Troels Lund Poulsen and Vivian Motzfeldt.
Arctic security is a shared transatlantic interest, and one we can discuss with our US allies.
But tariff threats are not the way to go about this. Sovereignty is not for trade. (1/2)
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Ischinger: "Assuming that Europe would quietly accept a takeover of #Greenland by the United States and then move on would be a mistake. [...] Threats against it cut to the heart of the idea of Europe, of sovereignty, international law and trust." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Greenland Threats Will Boomerang on America
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Ischinger: "Assuming that Europe would quietly accept a takeover of #Greenland by the United States and then move on would be a mistake. [...] Threats against it cut to the heart of the idea of Europe, of sovereignty, international law and trust." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
Swedes mentally preparing for boycotting US culture if Greenland is invaded:
”We are so completely permeated by US soft power.. giving up American culture would almost amount to ceasing to be Swedish.”
”If we want to avoid going cold turkey, it is high time to begin a popular-culture detox.”
”We are so completely permeated by US soft power.. giving up American culture would almost amount to ceasing to be Swedish.”
”If we want to avoid going cold turkey, it is high time to begin a popular-culture detox.”
Så överlever du om Grönland invaderas | Anders Q Björkman
KRÖNIKA. Om Trump verkligen invaderar Grönland måste vi kanske definiera om vad det är att vara svensk. Det kan bli kul.
www.svd.se
January 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Swedes mentally preparing for boycotting US culture if Greenland is invaded:
”We are so completely permeated by US soft power.. giving up American culture would almost amount to ceasing to be Swedish.”
”If we want to avoid going cold turkey, it is high time to begin a popular-culture detox.”
”We are so completely permeated by US soft power.. giving up American culture would almost amount to ceasing to be Swedish.”
”If we want to avoid going cold turkey, it is high time to begin a popular-culture detox.”