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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"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
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The Arctic Institute
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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.
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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
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#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.
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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.
Latvia has a rather large ethnic Russian minority compared to the other Baltic countries. These people tend to watch Russian news and consume other Russian media, and thus view the regime more favourably.
February 9, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Latvia has a rather large ethnic Russian minority compared to the other Baltic countries. These people tend to watch Russian news and consume other Russian media, and thus view the regime more favourably.
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Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland have eroded confidence in U.S. commitments to protect its European NATO allies.
We take you inside Europe's search for an alternative nuclear umbrella.
🔗 politi.co/4twTHpN
We take you inside Europe's search for an alternative nuclear umbrella.
🔗 politi.co/4twTHpN
February 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland have eroded confidence in U.S. commitments to protect its European NATO allies.
We take you inside Europe's search for an alternative nuclear umbrella.
🔗 politi.co/4twTHpN
We take you inside Europe's search for an alternative nuclear umbrella.
🔗 politi.co/4twTHpN
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🇺🇦 #Ukraine expects 150 #Gripen, 100 Rafale jets – President Zelensky
"President Volodymyr Zelensky said this while speaking with students and faculty at the Kyiv Aviation Institute, Ukrinform reports."
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4...
"President Volodymyr Zelensky said this while speaking with students and faculty at the Kyiv Aviation Institute, Ukrinform reports."
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Ukraine expects 150 Gripen, 100 Rafale jets – President Zelensky
Ukraine has agreements with international partners for the delivery of 150 new Swedish Gripen fighter jets and 100 French Rafale jets, which will significantly strengthen the Air Force. — Ukrinform.
www.ukrinform.net
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
🇺🇦 #Ukraine expects 150 #Gripen, 100 Rafale jets – President Zelensky
"President Volodymyr Zelensky said this while speaking with students and faculty at the Kyiv Aviation Institute, Ukrinform reports."
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4...
"President Volodymyr Zelensky said this while speaking with students and faculty at the Kyiv Aviation Institute, Ukrinform reports."
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4...
– Norway must deal with a Russia that is preparing for permanent confrontation, and where Norway will remain part of the Russian enemy image.
This is what the head of the Norwegian Intelligence Service, Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensønes, writes. www.abcnyheter.no/nyheter/norg...
This is what the head of the Norwegian Intelligence Service, Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensønes, writes. www.abcnyheter.no/nyheter/norg...
Viser hvordan Ukraina-krigen får konsekvenser nær Norge
Den russiske Nordflåten styrkes med ubåter, langtrekkende presisjonsvåpen og hypersoniske missiler, mens russisk evne til å ramme kritisk infrastruktur på store havdyp videreutvikles. Norge vil forbli...
www.abcnyheter.no
February 8, 2026 at 8:28 PM
– Norway must deal with a Russia that is preparing for permanent confrontation, and where Norway will remain part of the Russian enemy image.
This is what the head of the Norwegian Intelligence Service, Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensønes, writes. www.abcnyheter.no/nyheter/norg...
This is what the head of the Norwegian Intelligence Service, Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensønes, writes. www.abcnyheter.no/nyheter/norg...
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Saab is backing a British-designed warship as it competes to secure the contract for the Swedish major surface combatant programme, promoting the Babcock Arrowhead 120 frigate as a candidate.
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Babcock and Saab pitch Arrow 120 frigate to Sweden
Saab is backing a British-designed warship as it competes to secure the contract for the Swedish major surface combatant programme, promoting the Babcock Arrowhead 120 frigate as a candidate.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
February 8, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Saab is backing a British-designed warship as it competes to secure the contract for the Swedish major surface combatant programme, promoting the Babcock Arrowhead 120 frigate as a candidate.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-and-...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-and-...
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The parties to the Danish Defence Agreement have decided on a distributed construction strategy for five new Arctic patrol vessels for the Danish Navy. This was announced in a press release by the Danish Ministry of Defence on 02 February 2026 🇩🇰
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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Denmark decides on construction strategy for Arctic vessels - Naval News
The parties to the Danish Defence Agreement have decided on a distributed construction strategy for five new Arctic patrol vessels for the Danish Navy. This was announced in a press release by the Dan...
www.navalnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:36 PM
The parties to the Danish Defence Agreement have decided on a distributed construction strategy for five new Arctic patrol vessels for the Danish Navy. This was announced in a press release by the Danish Ministry of Defence on 02 February 2026 🇩🇰
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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#Arctic - " #Norway says #Russia, #China seek to up presence on #Svalbard"
www.thelocal.no/20260206/nor...
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Norway says Russia, China seek to up presence on Svalbard
While global tensions have focused on Greenland, Norway's military intelligence service said on Friday, 6th February, that Russia and China were looking to increase their presence on the Norwegian Arc...
www.thelocal.no
February 7, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland
France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland
The French consulate opened this Friday in the capital, Nuuk, amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the Arctic island.
www.euronews.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland
Google has been unusable for product searches for quite some time now, unfortunately.
February 6, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Google has been unusable for product searches for quite some time now, unfortunately.
Any source for that MI6 announcement? I also vaguely remember reading it, but not where.
February 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Any source for that MI6 announcement? I also vaguely remember reading it, but not where.
I'm nearing the bottom of my Kiwi hoard as well, it disappeared from the Norwegian market three or so years ago.
February 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
I'm nearing the bottom of my Kiwi hoard as well, it disappeared from the Norwegian market three or so years ago.
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Increased fear of annexation of Svalbard
50% of Norwegians believes the likelihood of Russian annexation of Svalbard has increased.
At the same time, 25 % of Norwegians believe the US will claim the island, opinion polls show.
www.forsvaretsforum.no/arktis-menin...
50% of Norwegians believes the likelihood of Russian annexation of Svalbard has increased.
At the same time, 25 % of Norwegians believe the US will claim the island, opinion polls show.
www.forsvaretsforum.no/arktis-menin...
Økt frykt for annektering av Svalbard
Én av to mener sannsynligheten for russisk annektering av Svalbard har økt. Samtidig oppgir én av fire at de tror USA kommer til å gjøre krav på øya, viser meningsmåling.
www.forsvaretsforum.no
February 6, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Increased fear of annexation of Svalbard
50% of Norwegians believes the likelihood of Russian annexation of Svalbard has increased.
At the same time, 25 % of Norwegians believe the US will claim the island, opinion polls show.
www.forsvaretsforum.no/arktis-menin...
50% of Norwegians believes the likelihood of Russian annexation of Svalbard has increased.
At the same time, 25 % of Norwegians believe the US will claim the island, opinion polls show.
www.forsvaretsforum.no/arktis-menin...
The different Norwegian intelligence services have published their considerations for the year, unsurprisingly Russia figures as the biggest threat. www.nrk.no/urix/e-tjene...
E-tjenesten, PST og NSM legger frem sine nasjonale trusselvurderinger
Russland utpekes som den største sikkerhetstrusselen for Norge. Konsekvensene av Amerikansk utenriks- og innenrikspolitikk er ikke inkludert i sikkerhetstjenestenes trusselvurderinger.
www.nrk.no
February 6, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The different Norwegian intelligence services have published their considerations for the year, unsurprisingly Russia figures as the biggest threat. www.nrk.no/urix/e-tjene...
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🇩🇰Denmark increases funding available for donations to 🇺🇦Ukraine in 2026 with 3bn DKK (402m EUR).
Denmark subsequently reaches the NATO 2035 target of 3.5% of GDP for defence and security in 2026.
nyheder.tv2.dk/live/udland/...
Denmark subsequently reaches the NATO 2035 target of 3.5% of GDP for defence and security in 2026.
nyheder.tv2.dk/live/udland/...
February 6, 2026 at 9:58 AM
🇩🇰Denmark increases funding available for donations to 🇺🇦Ukraine in 2026 with 3bn DKK (402m EUR).
Denmark subsequently reaches the NATO 2035 target of 3.5% of GDP for defence and security in 2026.
nyheder.tv2.dk/live/udland/...
Denmark subsequently reaches the NATO 2035 target of 3.5% of GDP for defence and security in 2026.
nyheder.tv2.dk/live/udland/...
