Derek Brauders
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Explorer of new horizons. Irish, EU, Retd Irish Military. Interests in politics, wine, photography, and really anything else of interest. On Mastodon, Threads, IG. Same name.
I see it happened in 2009, I wonder if centralised govt procurement contracts not sanctioned by military had a part to play. I'd have thought some form of clawback on not fit for purpose would have kicked in. Centralised procurement failed in a number of fields about that time.Really curious to know
January 24, 2026 at 10:04 AM
I see it happened in 2009, I wonder if centralised govt procurement contracts not sanctioned by military had a part to play. I'd have thought some form of clawback on not fit for purpose would have kicked in. Centralised procurement failed in a number of fields about that time.Really curious to know
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As Ireland strengthens its military, one country and company gain the most
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
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January 24, 2026 at 9:56 AM
As Ireland strengthens its military, one country and company gain the most
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
As ever with him, when he mentions his intent, he's usually truthful, no matter how outlandish and disgusting that intent is. Yet still people explain it away " oh he doesn't mean that". Yes he does. Always. By all means poke fun at him, but take his intent seriously and plan accordingly.
January 24, 2026 at 9:28 AM
As ever with him, when he mentions his intent, he's usually truthful, no matter how outlandish and disgusting that intent is. Yet still people explain it away " oh he doesn't mean that". Yes he does. Always. By all means poke fun at him, but take his intent seriously and plan accordingly.
A good news moment!
January 23, 2026 at 6:36 PM
A good news moment!
Hoo boy! I have thoughts about this, I just don't know where to start.
January 23, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Hoo boy! I have thoughts about this, I just don't know where to start.
His attitude appears a bit odd, to say the least, but I speak as someone with little knowledge of all the ins, outs and nuances. I'm certainly no expert in this field, so I hope I'm simply not seeing everything.
January 23, 2026 at 6:29 PM
His attitude appears a bit odd, to say the least, but I speak as someone with little knowledge of all the ins, outs and nuances. I'm certainly no expert in this field, so I hope I'm simply not seeing everything.
Very true, that would mitigate against the tantrum. (Unless he does it by accident 😒, - a bit tongue in cheek by me here, but not beyond possibility)
January 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Very true, that would mitigate against the tantrum. (Unless he does it by accident 😒, - a bit tongue in cheek by me here, but not beyond possibility)
Well, either that or you'd have one absolute hell of a nightmare that you'd never recover from.... Cuchulainn in his berserker mode, or some Lovecraftian horror. Tanks but no tanks, shivers down me spine!
January 23, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Well, either that or you'd have one absolute hell of a nightmare that you'd never recover from.... Cuchulainn in his berserker mode, or some Lovecraftian horror. Tanks but no tanks, shivers down me spine!
..stationed currently! He's very likely to simply pull them all out in a tantrum.
January 23, 2026 at 5:36 PM
..stationed currently! He's very likely to simply pull them all out in a tantrum.