Nerdic Defence
@nerdicdefence.bsky.social
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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The Russo–Ukrainian War and resulting decline of the post‐1945 world order suggest that relatively weaker countries may try to deter larger powers with weapons of mass destruction.
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(PDF) Commentary: Will Smaller Powers Obtain WMDs?
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February 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
The Russo–Ukrainian War and resulting decline of the post‐1945 world order suggest that relatively weaker countries may try to deter larger powers with weapons of mass destruction.
World Affairs Journal www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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3 x GBU-49 GPS/Laser guided bomb on #Gripen E test aircraft 39-8.
Centreline station 5 + 5L and 5R.
Video: Saab AB www.facebook.com/watch/?v=883...
Centreline station 5 + 5L and 5R.
Video: Saab AB www.facebook.com/watch/?v=883...
February 12, 2026 at 1:24 PM
3 x GBU-49 GPS/Laser guided bomb on #Gripen E test aircraft 39-8.
Centreline station 5 + 5L and 5R.
Video: Saab AB www.facebook.com/watch/?v=883...
Centreline station 5 + 5L and 5R.
Video: Saab AB www.facebook.com/watch/?v=883...
RNoAF flight school has record uptake of women this year (5 out of 22 candidates). www.nrk.no/ostfold/reko...
Rekordmange kvinner utdanner seg på Luftforsvarets Flyskole
Mari (30) vurderte å trekke seg fra opptaket. Nå er hun nominert til en gjev pris samtidig som Luftforsvarets flygeskole setter rekord.
www.nrk.no
February 12, 2026 at 1:22 PM
RNoAF flight school has record uptake of women this year (5 out of 22 candidates). www.nrk.no/ostfold/reko...
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What nuclear options does Europe have with less US; or without?
Our study is now published 👇 , a fantastic teamwork of the European Nuclear Study Group, co-chaired by @tobiasbunde.bsky.social James Davis & myself.
Our study is now published 👇 , a fantastic teamwork of the European Nuclear Study Group, co-chaired by @tobiasbunde.bsky.social James Davis & myself.
OUT NOW: Mind the Deterrence Gap: Assessing Europe's Nuclear Options.
A new report by the European Nuclear Study Group assessing #Europe 's options to maintain a credible deterrence posture in the face of continued aggression from #Russia and an increasingly strained transatlantic relationship.
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A new report by the European Nuclear Study Group assessing #Europe 's options to maintain a credible deterrence posture in the face of continued aggression from #Russia and an increasingly strained transatlantic relationship.
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Just in time for #MSC2026, our Director of Research & Policy @tobiasbunde.bsky.social, together with the European Nuclear Study Group, has published a new report calling for urgent action to maintain nuclear deterrence in Europe.
Find the full text here 👇
securityconference.org/en/publicati...
Find the full text here 👇
securityconference.org/en/publicati...
February 12, 2026 at 11:53 AM
What nuclear options does Europe have with less US; or without?
Our study is now published 👇 , a fantastic teamwork of the European Nuclear Study Group, co-chaired by @tobiasbunde.bsky.social James Davis & myself.
Our study is now published 👇 , a fantastic teamwork of the European Nuclear Study Group, co-chaired by @tobiasbunde.bsky.social James Davis & myself.
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www.politico.eu/article/nato... Commented for this new @politico.com article on the limits of Sino-Russian strategic trust in the Arctic, as NATO now focuses on #Greenland . @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social
NATO deploys to Greenland to keep Trump onside
The alliance’s Arctic Sentry is mostly a rebranding exercise aimed at appeasing the U.S. president — in response to a largely exaggerated threat.
www.politico.eu
February 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM
www.politico.eu/article/nato... Commented for this new @politico.com article on the limits of Sino-Russian strategic trust in the Arctic, as NATO now focuses on #Greenland . @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social
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#DE #Germay Eurofighters & potentially maritime patrol aircraft, tankers for #Iceland #GL #Greenland
#NATO #EuroFighter #QRA #QuickReactionAlert #Keflavik
#NATO #EuroFighter #QRA #QuickReactionAlert #Keflavik
German MoD announces contributing four Eurofighter jets to Quick Reaction Alert missions around Greenland. The aircraft will operate from established facilities in Iceland. Berlin is also mulling maritime patrol- and airborne refueling contributions.
www.spiegel.de/politik/deut...
www.spiegel.de/politik/deut...
Nato-Mission: Bundeswehr schickt vier Eurofighter in die Arktis
Deutschland beteiligt sich zunächst mit vier Eurofightern an der Nato-Mission rund um Grönland. Schon Ende der Woche könnten die zwei Alarmrotten in die Arktisregion verlegt werden.
www.spiegel.de
February 12, 2026 at 10:05 AM
#DE #Germay Eurofighters & potentially maritime patrol aircraft, tankers for #Iceland #GL #Greenland
#NATO #EuroFighter #QRA #QuickReactionAlert #Keflavik
#NATO #EuroFighter #QRA #QuickReactionAlert #Keflavik
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Beautiful scene for handover !
#GL #Greenland #DK #Denmark #Forsvaret #Army
Source FB 'Jydske Dragonregiment'
#GL #Greenland #DK #Denmark #Forsvaret #Army
Source FB 'Jydske Dragonregiment'
February 12, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Beautiful scene for handover !
#GL #Greenland #DK #Denmark #Forsvaret #Army
Source FB 'Jydske Dragonregiment'
#GL #Greenland #DK #Denmark #Forsvaret #Army
Source FB 'Jydske Dragonregiment'
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#USNavy P-8A poseidon seen on the flight radar circling and operating over the baltic sea close to the coastline of kaliningrad russia, 29K feet altitude, departure from naval air station keflavik iceland. #AE67DF #BalticSea #Kaliningrad
February 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM
#USNavy P-8A poseidon seen on the flight radar circling and operating over the baltic sea close to the coastline of kaliningrad russia, 29K feet altitude, departure from naval air station keflavik iceland. #AE67DF #BalticSea #Kaliningrad
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“A Thousand Heroes for a Bright Sweden” -- The civil defence initiative to educate 1,000 electricians in wartime maintenance and repairs.
"Going out to fight on the battlefield isn't really my thing," said a conscript. "On the other hand, I’ve always been interested in electricity and high voltage"
"Going out to fight on the battlefield isn't really my thing," said a conscript. "On the other hand, I’ve always been interested in electricity and high voltage"
De ska säkra Sveriges elförsörjning vid krig
Elektriker utbildas i Sjöbo för att snabbt återställa elnätet vid kris och krig. Civilplikten återaktiverad för ökad beredskap.
www.dn.se
February 11, 2026 at 11:56 AM
“A Thousand Heroes for a Bright Sweden” -- The civil defence initiative to educate 1,000 electricians in wartime maintenance and repairs.
"Going out to fight on the battlefield isn't really my thing," said a conscript. "On the other hand, I’ve always been interested in electricity and high voltage"
"Going out to fight on the battlefield isn't really my thing," said a conscript. "On the other hand, I’ve always been interested in electricity and high voltage"
Norway, Sweden and Denmark has tested SAAB's Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) and finds that it works well, especially under Arctic conditions. www.fma.no/aktuelt-og-m...
Styrket nordisk samarbeid innen militær kamuflasje
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
February 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Norway, Sweden and Denmark has tested SAAB's Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) and finds that it works well, especially under Arctic conditions. www.fma.no/aktuelt-og-m...
The Danish Armed Forces' procurement plan for 2026 is now public. www.fmi.dk/da/nyheder/2...
Anskaffelsesplan 2026 er nu offentliggjort
Stærke relationer og strategiske partnerskaber med leverandører er afgørende for Kongerigets sikkerhed. Samtidig er udviklingen af danske forsvarskapaciteter og teknologiske kompetencer central i en t...
www.fmi.dk
February 11, 2026 at 9:16 AM
The Danish Armed Forces' procurement plan for 2026 is now public. www.fmi.dk/da/nyheder/2...
Six companies are bidding for Norway's new standardised vessel classes. www.forsvaretsforum.no/kystvakten-m...
Ein av desse får lage dei nye skipa til Sjøforsvaret
Seks designhus er vidare i konkurransen om å utvikle nye standardiserte fartøy. På lista står Kongsberg Maritime og Ulstein Verft.
www.forsvaretsforum.no
February 11, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Six companies are bidding for Norway's new standardised vessel classes. www.forsvaretsforum.no/kystvakten-m...
A new report from the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment documents foreign influence ops in last year's election. www.ffi.no/aktuelt/nyhe...
Utenlandsk påvirkning mot Norge: – Mer komplekst og uoversiktlig enn noen gang
Russland og Kina har trappet opp sin omtale av Norge på sosiale medier betydelig det siste året, viser en rapport fra Forsvarets forskningsinstitutt (FFI). Samtidig blir det stadig vanskeligere å skil...
www.ffi.no
February 11, 2026 at 9:13 AM
A new report from the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment documents foreign influence ops in last year's election. www.ffi.no/aktuelt/nyhe...
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Covert maritime intelligence from non-Russian flag ships gives Russia an overview of military capacities and infrastructure along the coast and on the seabed, Norway's Police Security Service warns.
Police: Russian crew members pose a significant espionage threat
Covert maritime intelligence from non-Russian flag ships gives Russia an overview of military capacities and infrastructure along the coast and on the seabed, Norway's Police Security Service warns.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Covert maritime intelligence from non-Russian flag ships gives Russia an overview of military capacities and infrastructure along the coast and on the seabed, Norway's Police Security Service warns.
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Munich Security Conference: Trump’s world order hangs over Europe
Munich Security Conference: Trump’s world order hangs over Europe
Leaders gather this week for the Munich Security Conference, with European security at a crossroads.
www.bbc.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Munich Security Conference: Trump’s world order hangs over Europe
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🇬🇧🇳🇴 The number of British troops in #Norway will double over the next three years as part of efforts to combat Russian threats in the High North.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#russia #britain
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#russia #britain
UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian 'threat to Arctic'
Defence Secretary John Healey says British personnel in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years.
www.bbc.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:02 AM
🇬🇧🇳🇴 The number of British troops in #Norway will double over the next three years as part of efforts to combat Russian threats in the High North.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#russia #britain
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#russia #britain
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"The newest Nordic allies [...] provide opportunities for NATO given their existing capabilities, cultures, and geographic locations."
Terrific work on #Finland, #Sweden, #NATO, and irregular warfare by Rick Chersicla in the Irregular Warfare Initiative.
Terrific work on #Finland, #Sweden, #NATO, and irregular warfare by Rick Chersicla in the Irregular Warfare Initiative.
Northern Approaches: Finland, Sweden, and the Growing Opportunities for Allied Irregular Warfare
Finland and Sweden aren't just adding boots on the ground—they are bringing unique Irregular Warfare (IW) capabilities to NATO. From Sweden’s specialized sub fleet to Finland’s "Total Defence" model, ...
irregularwarfare.org
February 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Atlantic Chokepoint, Cognitive Front: Russian Influence Operations and the GIUK Gap
The Arctic Institute
www.thearcticinstitute.org/atlantic-cho...
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The Arctic Institute
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@arcticinstitute.bsky.social
Atlantic Chokepoint, Cognitive Front: Russian Influence Operations and the GIUK Gap
Russian influence operations targeting Greenland and Scotland risk nuclear instability and demand enhanced national security measures.
www.thearcticinstitute.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Atlantic Chokepoint, Cognitive Front: Russian Influence Operations and the GIUK Gap
The Arctic Institute
www.thearcticinstitute.org/atlantic-cho...
@arcticinstitute.bsky.social
The Arctic Institute
www.thearcticinstitute.org/atlantic-cho...
@arcticinstitute.bsky.social
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NATO and Norwegian naval forces have begun Exercise Arctic Dolphin 26 off western Norway, bringing together Allied surface ships, submarines and maritime aircraft for two weeks of intensive anti-submarine warfare training in Arctic conditions.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-warship...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-warship...
NATO warships hunt submarines off Norway in drill
NATO and Norwegian naval forces have begun Exercise Arctic Dolphin 26 off western Norway, bringing together Allied surface ships, submarines and maritime aircraft for two weeks of intensive anti-submarine warfare training in Arctic conditions.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
NATO and Norwegian naval forces have begun Exercise Arctic Dolphin 26 off western Norway, bringing together Allied surface ships, submarines and maritime aircraft for two weeks of intensive anti-submarine warfare training in Arctic conditions.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-warship...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-warship...
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Aleksei Dudarev, who has contributed to many international reports on Arctic health and environment, has been arrested and accused of 'state treason.' According to Russian security services, his research materials "can be used by Norwegian intelligence"
Russian researcher, who contributed to Arctic Council reports, is accused of state treason
According to Russian security services, Aleksei Dudarev’s scientific contributions to international publications on Arctic environment 'can be used by Norwegian intelligence.'
www.thebarentsobserver.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Aleksei Dudarev, who has contributed to many international reports on Arctic health and environment, has been arrested and accused of 'state treason.' According to Russian security services, his research materials "can be used by Norwegian intelligence"
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#DK #Denmark contribution 2027 to #Frontex #EU #Europe
#Homeguard flights for up to 120days
#Patrolboat extended untill january 2028
Vehicle with thermal observation for up to 6 months
Up to 180 flightdays with fixed wing #Challenger or rotary #Fennec
uim.dk/nyhedsarkiv/...
#Homeguard flights for up to 120days
#Patrolboat extended untill january 2028
Vehicle with thermal observation for up to 6 months
Up to 180 flightdays with fixed wing #Challenger or rotary #Fennec
uim.dk/nyhedsarkiv/...
February 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
#DK #Denmark contribution 2027 to #Frontex #EU #Europe
#Homeguard flights for up to 120days
#Patrolboat extended untill january 2028
Vehicle with thermal observation for up to 6 months
Up to 180 flightdays with fixed wing #Challenger or rotary #Fennec
uim.dk/nyhedsarkiv/...
#Homeguard flights for up to 120days
#Patrolboat extended untill january 2028
Vehicle with thermal observation for up to 6 months
Up to 180 flightdays with fixed wing #Challenger or rotary #Fennec
uim.dk/nyhedsarkiv/...
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Important input into the Nordic nuclear weapon discussion:
The discussion about a possible Nordic nuclear weapon need to be more nuanced, including doctrine and a realistic look at the cost.
In Search of a Nordic Nuclear Doctrine
The discussion about a possible Nordic nuclear weapon need to be more nuanced, including doctrine and a realistic look at the cost.
corporalfrisk.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Important input into the Nordic nuclear weapon discussion:
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Norway’s Svalbard fiber optic cables — a pair carrying vital Arctic satellite data from SvalSat, the world’s largest commercial ground station — thread through waters dangerously close to Russia’s reach.
Russia's Arctic shadow war: How Moscow’s most-probed front fuels its Ukraine invasion
Norway’s Svalbard fiber optic cables — a pair carrying vital Arctic satellite data from SvalSat, the world’s largest commercial ground station — thread through waters dangerously close to Russia’s rea...
kyivindependent.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Norway’s Svalbard fiber optic cables — a pair carrying vital Arctic satellite data from SvalSat, the world’s largest commercial ground station — thread through waters dangerously close to Russia’s reach.