Nerdic Defence
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Following Nordic defence and security matters, mostly technical, and am myself based in the Nordics. Yes, I'm aware the pun is stupid ;). He/him.
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Plenty of NATO ships in the Baltic right now, with 🇫🇮 naval exercise Freezing Winds in full swing.
Swedish Gripens Shadow Missile-Carrying Tu-22M3 Backfire Bombers over Baltic Sea
The Swedish AF identified multiple Tu-22M3 bombers operating with Sukhoi fighter escorts over the Baltic Sea. At least one bomber carried a single Kh-22/32 anti-ship missile.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/11/28/s...
The Swedish AF identified multiple Tu-22M3 bombers operating with Sukhoi fighter escorts over the Baltic Sea. At least one bomber carried a single Kh-22/32 anti-ship missile.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/11/28/s...
Swedish Gripens Shadow Missile-Carrying Tu-22M3 Backfire Bombers over Baltic Sea
The Swedish Air Force identified multiple Tu-22M3 bombers operating with Sukhoi fighter escorts over the Baltic Sea on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. At least
theaviationist.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Plenty of NATO ships in the Baltic right now, with 🇫🇮 naval exercise Freezing Winds in full swing.
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" #NATO ’s Polar Pressure Point: The #Svalbard Archipelago and the Russian Challenge" - #Arctic #Russia
www.thearcticinstitute.org/natos-polar-...
www.thearcticinstitute.org/natos-polar-...
NATO's Polar Pressure Point: The Svalbard Archipelago and the Russian Challenge
Svalbard faces Russian military build-up, disinformation, and diplomatic disputes, posing serious risks to NATO’s security.
www.thearcticinstitute.org
November 29, 2025 at 5:57 AM
" #NATO ’s Polar Pressure Point: The #Svalbard Archipelago and the Russian Challenge" - #Arctic #Russia
www.thearcticinstitute.org/natos-polar-...
www.thearcticinstitute.org/natos-polar-...
Russia withdraws from Arctic SAR cooperation. www.aftenposten.no/verden/i/9pl...
Russland trekker seg fra nordlig redningssamarbeid
Russlands utenriksdepartement kunngjorde 26. november at landet formelt avslutter avtalen med Norge, Finland og Sverige om felles håndtering av beredskap og nødssituasjoner i nordområdene.
www.aftenposten.no
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Russia withdraws from Arctic SAR cooperation. www.aftenposten.no/verden/i/9pl...
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency signed an order with GDELS for M3 amphibious bridge and ferry systems. It was a record quick process, with the help of Sweden, and the total sum is 1.2 billion NOK. www.fma.no/aktuelt-og-m...
Hæren får nytt amfibisk fergesystem som kan frakte alle NATO-kjøretøy
Forsvarsmateriell utruster Forsvaret med relevant og tidsriktig materiell for å bidra til Forsvarets operative evne. Etaten foretar investeringer og forvalter materiellet gjennom levetiden. Dette gjel...
www.fma.no
November 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency signed an order with GDELS for M3 amphibious bridge and ferry systems. It was a record quick process, with the help of Sweden, and the total sum is 1.2 billion NOK. www.fma.no/aktuelt-og-m...
The Danish Foreign Ministry has a night watch to keep tabs on whatever the Trump regime is up to while the rest of Denmark sleeps. www.vg.no/nyheter/i/n1...
I Danmarks UD sitter en nattevakt og følger med på Trump
Politiken skriver om hvordan Trump-administrasjonen har ført til omstilling i det danske diplomatiet.
www.vg.no
November 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The Danish Foreign Ministry has a night watch to keep tabs on whatever the Trump regime is up to while the rest of Denmark sleeps. www.vg.no/nyheter/i/n1...
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#Forsvaret ( #Greenland #DK #Denmark #Arctic) preparation of #Sirius #DogSled patrol, including #PackingList
Souce FB Arktisk Kommando #ArktiskKommando #ArcticCommand
Souce FB Arktisk Kommando #ArktiskKommando #ArcticCommand
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
#Forsvaret ( #Greenland #DK #Denmark #Arctic) preparation of #Sirius #DogSled patrol, including #PackingList
Souce FB Arktisk Kommando #ArktiskKommando #ArcticCommand
Souce FB Arktisk Kommando #ArktiskKommando #ArcticCommand
Kongsberg has signed 500 million Euro contract with Denmark for NASAMS systems. NASAMS is one of three systems chosen for the medium range segment in Denmark's GBAD network. e24.no/boers-og-fin...
Danmark skal kjøpe luftvernsystemer fra Kongsberg Gruppen
Kontrakten har en verdi på nesten seks milliarder kroner.
e24.no
November 28, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Kongsberg has signed 500 million Euro contract with Denmark for NASAMS systems. NASAMS is one of three systems chosen for the medium range segment in Denmark's GBAD network. e24.no/boers-og-fin...
Norwegian military ordering woolen undergarments totalling over 1 billion NOK from local supplier Janus, one of the biggest contracts of its kind ever in Norway. www.aftenposten.no/norge/politi...
Forsvaret bestiller ullundertøy til over 1 milliard
Janusfabrikken i Arna i Bergen har vunnet en flerårig kontrakt om levering av ullundertøy til Forsvaret med en maksverdi opp mot nesten 1,2 milliarder kroner.
www.aftenposten.no
November 28, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Norwegian military ordering woolen undergarments totalling over 1 billion NOK from local supplier Janus, one of the biggest contracts of its kind ever in Norway. www.aftenposten.no/norge/politi...
Vintage Friday: Finnish Tuima-class missile boat, modified from Soviet Osa II craft, in service from the mid 1970s, later sold to Egypt after serving a while as fast minelayers when their SS-N-2A missile armament became obsolete. Reportedly not popular with Finnish conscripts.
November 28, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Vintage Friday: Finnish Tuima-class missile boat, modified from Soviet Osa II craft, in service from the mid 1970s, later sold to Egypt after serving a while as fast minelayers when their SS-N-2A missile armament became obsolete. Reportedly not popular with Finnish conscripts.
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As a mounting number of Russia's shadow fleet ships sails across the Northern Sea Route to Chinese ports, a Beijing-led business delegation came to Arkhangelsk to discuss shipping
Beijing's men on the Northern Dvina
As a mounting number of Russia's shadow fleet ships sails across the Northern Sea Route to Chinese ports, a Beijing-led business delegation comes to Arkhangelsk to discuss shipping.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
As a mounting number of Russia's shadow fleet ships sails across the Northern Sea Route to Chinese ports, a Beijing-led business delegation came to Arkhangelsk to discuss shipping
NATO exercise in the Finnish Archipelago Sea: "This is absolutely the most difficult environment to work in". yle.fi/a/7-10088469
Natoövning i Skärgårdshavet: ”Det här är absolut den svåraste miljön att arbeta i”
5 000 soldater övar i Skärgårdshavet och Finska viken. Tiotusentals öar, smala sund och grunda vatten gör förhållandena i skärgården svåra.
yle.fi
November 28, 2025 at 6:27 AM
NATO exercise in the Finnish Archipelago Sea: "This is absolutely the most difficult environment to work in". yle.fi/a/7-10088469
Congrats to Norway (but is the middle guy wearing the plain OD version of the NCU, i.e. a prototype?)
Norway's duo outshot 34 other teams from 21 other nations.
Norway takes home top prize in multinational best sniper competition
Norway's duo outshot 34 other teams from 21 other nations.
www.defensenews.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Congrats to Norway (but is the middle guy wearing the plain OD version of the NCU, i.e. a prototype?)
Nordic defence industry on a roll vis-a-vis Poland (see earlier skeet about the submarine selection). www.kongsberg.com/kda/news/new...
KONGSBERG prepares to invest in Poland
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) is preparing to invest in increasing its manufacturing capacity and capabilities in Poland, in order to strengthen the company’s ability to deliver higher v...
www.kongsberg.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Nordic defence industry on a roll vis-a-vis Poland (see earlier skeet about the submarine selection). www.kongsberg.com/kda/news/new...
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"Seventeen countries are currently part of the coalition.
Finland has previously joined artillery, armor, mine clearance and information technology coalitions."
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4...
Finland has previously joined artillery, armor, mine clearance and information technology coalitions."
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4...
Finland joins maritime capability coalition to support Ukrainian Navy
Finland is joining the maritime capability coalition led by the United Kingdom and Norway, which aims to support the development of the Ukrainian Navy. — Ukrinform.
www.ukrinform.net
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"Seventeen countries are currently part of the coalition.
Finland has previously joined artillery, armor, mine clearance and information technology coalitions."
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4...
Finland has previously joined artillery, armor, mine clearance and information technology coalitions."
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4...
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Royal Navy specialists have completed a two-week exercise in Scotland with French and Norwegian counterparts to prove that NATO’s submarine rescue system is ready.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-teams-t...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-teams-t...
NATO teams test submarine-rescue system on Scottish coast
Royal Navy specialists have completed a two-week exercise in Scotland with French and Norwegian counterparts to prove that NATO’s submarine rescue system is ready.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Royal Navy specialists have completed a two-week exercise in Scotland with French and Norwegian counterparts to prove that NATO’s submarine rescue system is ready.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-teams-t...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-teams-t...
Sweden orders more IRIS-T SLS systems to the tune of 320 million euro. www.hartpunkt.de/schweden-bes...
Schweden beschafft weitere Nahbereichsflugabwehrsysteme Iris-T SLS
Die schwedischen Streitkräfte beschaffen weitere Nahbereichsflugabwehrsysteme des Typs Iris-T SLS im Gesamtwert von umgerechnet rund 320 Millionen Euro.
www.hartpunkt.de
November 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Sweden orders more IRIS-T SLS systems to the tune of 320 million euro. www.hartpunkt.de/schweden-bes...
The Norwegian/German 212CD submarine project is a model project for future defence cooperation, claims the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency. www.fma.no/aktuelt-og-m...
– Et foregangsprosjekt for fremtidens forsvarssamarbeid
Forsvarsmateriell utruster Forsvaret med relevant og tidsriktig materiell for å bidra til Forsvarets operative evne. Etaten foretar investeringer og forvalter materiellet gjennom levetiden. Dette gjel...
www.fma.no
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 AM
The Norwegian/German 212CD submarine project is a model project for future defence cooperation, claims the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency. www.fma.no/aktuelt-og-m...
Finland and Sweden to order more Sisu GPT vehicles. www.fmv.se/aktuellt--pr...
November 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Finland and Sweden to order more Sisu GPT vehicles. www.fmv.se/aktuellt--pr...
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🇸🇪🇺🇦 Sweden's military wants long-range cruise missiles able to strike targets deep inside other countries, a deterrent which the defence minister said was needed to match Russia's own long-range capabilities, - Reuters
Sweden wants weapon systems with a range of up to 2,000 km.
Sweden wants weapon systems with a range of up to 2,000 km.
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
🇸🇪🇺🇦 Sweden's military wants long-range cruise missiles able to strike targets deep inside other countries, a deterrent which the defence minister said was needed to match Russia's own long-range capabilities, - Reuters
Sweden wants weapon systems with a range of up to 2,000 km.
Sweden wants weapon systems with a range of up to 2,000 km.
The Swedish Armed Force's overall considerations and priorities to fulfill the government's intentions. www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/...
Försvarsmaktens överväganden inför framtidens militära försvar
Under måndagen överlämnade Försvarsmakten sina samlade överväganden och prioriteringar om det militära försvarets fortsatta utformning till regeringen. De åtgärder som Försvarsmakten föreslår syftar p...
www.forsvarsmakten.se
November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Swedish Armed Force's overall considerations and priorities to fulfill the government's intentions. www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/...
Seems like a pretty broad strengthening of the Swedish Armed Forces. Intentions wrt tracked arty and MLRS are new, will be interesting to see what they go for.
🇸🇪 Armed Forces new #defence planning report to Gvmt (Nov 24).
This section alone pretty much sums it up (but in no way complete). Continued capability growth in all areas.
Tracked artillery, MLRS, Heavy torpedo, Long range strike wpns, Air defence...
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This section alone pretty much sums it up (but in no way complete). Continued capability growth in all areas.
Tracked artillery, MLRS, Heavy torpedo, Long range strike wpns, Air defence...
mnd-assets.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload...
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Seems like a pretty broad strengthening of the Swedish Armed Forces. Intentions wrt tracked arty and MLRS are new, will be interesting to see what they go for.
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Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says Russian property buyers will face more scrutiny.
Yle investigation reveals shady Russian real estate, permit dealings
Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says Russian property buyers will face more scrutiny.
yle.fi
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says Russian property buyers will face more scrutiny.