Clint Megathrust
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China has launched major military drills near Taiwan, involving ground forces, navy, air force, and rocket units in the Taiwan Strait. The exercises focus on sea-air combat patrols, blockades of key ports, and pressure beyond the island chain. Beijing says the drills are a warning to Taiwan.
December 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
China has launched major military drills near Taiwan, involving ground forces, navy, air force, and rocket units in the Taiwan Strait. The exercises focus on sea-air combat patrols, blockades of key ports, and pressure beyond the island chain. Beijing says the drills are a warning to Taiwan.
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I have updated the Answering The Call: Heavy Weaponry Supplied To Ukraine article
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December 27, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I have updated the Answering The Call: Heavy Weaponry Supplied To Ukraine article
www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/04/answ...
www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/04/answ...
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Perun-o-clock: Bringing Back the Battleship? - Railguns, US Shipbuilding and a 35,000 ton bad idea?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvUb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvUb...
Bringing Back the Battleship? - Railguns, US Shipbuilding and a 35,000 ton bad idea?
YouTube video by Perun
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December 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Perun-o-clock: Bringing Back the Battleship? - Railguns, US Shipbuilding and a 35,000 ton bad idea?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvUb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvUb...
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The first public appearance of the F-16BM two-seat fighter jet in service with the Ukrainian Air Force.
December 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The first public appearance of the F-16BM two-seat fighter jet in service with the Ukrainian Air Force.
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Slovak-made Grand Power weapons are still sold in Russia because a licensed factory in Nizhny Novgorod produces them. The Investigative Center of Ján Kuciak and The Insider found the license was granted pre-2022, but some arms still reached Russia illegally.
Russian Factory Produces Weapons of a Slovak Brand Favored by Fico's Government - VSquare.org
Slovak-made Grand Power weapons are still available in Russian stores despite sanctions because they are manufactured by a factory in Nizhny Novgorod, about 420 km east of Moscow.
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December 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Slovak-made Grand Power weapons are still sold in Russia because a licensed factory in Nizhny Novgorod produces them. The Investigative Center of Ján Kuciak and The Insider found the license was granted pre-2022, but some arms still reached Russia illegally.
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🇫🇮🇺🇦 Finland’s Summa Defence Plc said it delivered the first batch of Zeus FPV drones to Ukraine’s defense forces and plans to increase production volumes in 2026 after combat testing
December 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🇫🇮🇺🇦 Finland’s Summa Defence Plc said it delivered the first batch of Zeus FPV drones to Ukraine’s defense forces and plans to increase production volumes in 2026 after combat testing
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Ukraine has fielded an updated 2S22 Bohdana 155mm/L52 self-propelled howitzer with a new armored cabin on the Tatra Force 8×8 chassis. The system is now in service with the 50th Separate Artillery Brigade, featuring additional slat and mesh armor for improved crew protection.
December 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Ukraine has fielded an updated 2S22 Bohdana 155mm/L52 self-propelled howitzer with a new armored cabin on the Tatra Force 8×8 chassis. The system is now in service with the 50th Separate Artillery Brigade, featuring additional slat and mesh armor for improved crew protection.
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Russia would back China in a potential war over Taiwan, according to FM Sergey Lavrov. Moscow again rejected any form of Taiwanese independence, calling the island an inseparable part of China. The statement comes as Beijing tests new hypersonic anti ship weapons.
December 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Russia would back China in a potential war over Taiwan, according to FM Sergey Lavrov. Moscow again rejected any form of Taiwanese independence, calling the island an inseparable part of China. The statement comes as Beijing tests new hypersonic anti ship weapons.
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Mark Carney announces Canada will provide $2.5 billion in economic aid to Ukraine - aimed on rebuilding Ukraine. Another major economic commitment.
December 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Mark Carney announces Canada will provide $2.5 billion in economic aid to Ukraine - aimed on rebuilding Ukraine. Another major economic commitment.
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Ukraine’s aviation, air defense units and mobile fire groups intercepted 503 of 559 incoming drones and missiles. Interceptions using the British Raven air defense system were also observed.
December 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Ukraine’s aviation, air defense units and mobile fire groups intercepted 503 of 559 incoming drones and missiles. Interceptions using the British Raven air defense system were also observed.
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Americans online show a level of contempt towards European societies they never would for East Asian ones, even though many of the issues they make fun of 'Europe' for apply at least as much there.
December 26, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Americans online show a level of contempt towards European societies they never would for East Asian ones, even though many of the issues they make fun of 'Europe' for apply at least as much there.
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Ukraine will jointly produce the Linza UAV with Germany. Under the Build with Ukraine initiative, Frontline Robotics and Quantum Systems are scaling production of the Linza bomber drone, capable of carrying up to 2 kg over 10 km, used for strikes, mining, and tactical reconnaissance.
December 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Ukraine will jointly produce the Linza UAV with Germany. Under the Build with Ukraine initiative, Frontline Robotics and Quantum Systems are scaling production of the Linza bomber drone, capable of carrying up to 2 kg over 10 km, used for strikes, mining, and tactical reconnaissance.
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Top tier joke
December 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Top tier joke
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India is rapidly expanding its military infrastructure in the Himalayas, preparing for a possible escalation on the border with China.
According to the WSJ, this about a systematic overhaul of the entire border rear - the construction of roads, tunnels, and runways in high-altitude areas.
According to the WSJ, this about a systematic overhaul of the entire border rear - the construction of roads, tunnels, and runways in high-altitude areas.
December 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
India is rapidly expanding its military infrastructure in the Himalayas, preparing for a possible escalation on the border with China.
According to the WSJ, this about a systematic overhaul of the entire border rear - the construction of roads, tunnels, and runways in high-altitude areas.
According to the WSJ, this about a systematic overhaul of the entire border rear - the construction of roads, tunnels, and runways in high-altitude areas.
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🇷🇺 The total losses of Russia’s coal companies from January to October amounted to 327.9 billion rubles, compared to 84.8 billion rubles in losses over the same period last year.
December 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🇷🇺 The total losses of Russia’s coal companies from January to October amounted to 327.9 billion rubles, compared to 84.8 billion rubles in losses over the same period last year.
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🇰🇿 Kazakhstan's exports of its flagship CPC Blend of oil will be their lowest in 14 months in December, as bad weather delays efforts to repair Russian loading infrastructure after drone strikes, - Reuters
CPC Blend loadings will fall to 1.14 million barrels per day from 1.7 million bpd in plan.
CPC Blend loadings will fall to 1.14 million barrels per day from 1.7 million bpd in plan.
December 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan's exports of its flagship CPC Blend of oil will be their lowest in 14 months in December, as bad weather delays efforts to repair Russian loading infrastructure after drone strikes, - Reuters
CPC Blend loadings will fall to 1.14 million barrels per day from 1.7 million bpd in plan.
CPC Blend loadings will fall to 1.14 million barrels per day from 1.7 million bpd in plan.
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India’s Reliance Industries has resumed Russian oil imports for its Jamnagar refinery, sourcing from non-sanctioned suppliers and using Aframax tankers via RusExport. The move could offset a sharp drop in India’s Russian crude purchases expected this month, according to Bloomberg.
December 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
India’s Reliance Industries has resumed Russian oil imports for its Jamnagar refinery, sourcing from non-sanctioned suppliers and using Aframax tankers via RusExport. The move could offset a sharp drop in India’s Russian crude purchases expected this month, according to Bloomberg.
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🇺🇸👀 Democrats have urged Donald Trump to reverse the mass recall of U.S. ambassadors, warning that the move is creating a dangerous diplomatic vacuum that benefits Russia and China.
The Trump administration has ordered nearly 30 career diplomats to return to Washington.
The Trump administration has ordered nearly 30 career diplomats to return to Washington.
December 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
🇺🇸👀 Democrats have urged Donald Trump to reverse the mass recall of U.S. ambassadors, warning that the move is creating a dangerous diplomatic vacuum that benefits Russia and China.
The Trump administration has ordered nearly 30 career diplomats to return to Washington.
The Trump administration has ordered nearly 30 career diplomats to return to Washington.
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That peanut worm is a little too exciting for me you got anything else?
December 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
That peanut worm is a little too exciting for me you got anything else?
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Germany has made a record contribution to Ukraine’s energy sector, transferring over €160 million to the Energy Support Fund, the largest tranche of assistance to date to help restore and strengthen Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
December 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Germany has made a record contribution to Ukraine’s energy sector, transferring over €160 million to the Energy Support Fund, the largest tranche of assistance to date to help restore and strengthen Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
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The U.S. secured the release of over 250 political prisoners from Belarus in a quiet deal involving potential sanctions relief and even weight-loss drug Zepbound, reportedly requested by Lukashenko after informal talks with Trump envoy John Coale, per WSJ.
December 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The U.S. secured the release of over 250 political prisoners from Belarus in a quiet deal involving potential sanctions relief and even weight-loss drug Zepbound, reportedly requested by Lukashenko after informal talks with Trump envoy John Coale, per WSJ.
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🇨🇳🚀 Beijing plans to have about 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030. In the event of a crisis or war, China could use them for warning and deterrence — and, in a pinch, to strike enemies, — NYT
Pentagon report notes that Beijing is not entirely confident that it can invade and take control of Taiwan.
Pentagon report notes that Beijing is not entirely confident that it can invade and take control of Taiwan.
December 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🇨🇳🚀 Beijing plans to have about 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030. In the event of a crisis or war, China could use them for warning and deterrence — and, in a pinch, to strike enemies, — NYT
Pentagon report notes that Beijing is not entirely confident that it can invade and take control of Taiwan.
Pentagon report notes that Beijing is not entirely confident that it can invade and take control of Taiwan.
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Ukraine’s Air Force showed the upgraded Buk air defense system in action under the FrankenSAM program, combining non-standard parts into new, effective SAM systems. This version alongside Mirage 2000-5F and F-16's fighter jets helped repel Russia’s massive missile and drone attack.
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Ukraine’s Air Force showed the upgraded Buk air defense system in action under the FrankenSAM program, combining non-standard parts into new, effective SAM systems. This version alongside Mirage 2000-5F and F-16's fighter jets helped repel Russia’s massive missile and drone attack.
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The Come Back Alive Foundation has modernized 16 Shilka anti-aircraft systems for Ukraine’s National Guard. New radar, digital fire control, and navigation cut target response time from 18s to 0.2s. Now each unit can track up to 20 targets.
December 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The Come Back Alive Foundation has modernized 16 Shilka anti-aircraft systems for Ukraine’s National Guard. New radar, digital fire control, and navigation cut target response time from 18s to 0.2s. Now each unit can track up to 20 targets.
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🇺🇦 To counter FPV drones, Ukraine has introduced a remotely controlled combat module with AI "Khyzhak"
Destroys dynamic targets thanks to AI capture, tracking and preemptive fire. Integrates into NRCs, pickups, boats, helicopters and works as part of a single air defense network.
Destroys dynamic targets thanks to AI capture, tracking and preemptive fire. Integrates into NRCs, pickups, boats, helicopters and works as part of a single air defense network.
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🇺🇦 To counter FPV drones, Ukraine has introduced a remotely controlled combat module with AI "Khyzhak"
Destroys dynamic targets thanks to AI capture, tracking and preemptive fire. Integrates into NRCs, pickups, boats, helicopters and works as part of a single air defense network.
Destroys dynamic targets thanks to AI capture, tracking and preemptive fire. Integrates into NRCs, pickups, boats, helicopters and works as part of a single air defense network.