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John Forsberg

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Creator of the video series, “The Next World War” on the Flat Circle History YouTube Channel - presenting a multi-episode series of a hypothetical near-future conflict in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. www.forsberg.com

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Dec 5

Full-length movie of Season 1 of The Next World War is released!
The invasion of the Baltics is in full-swing. #ww3 #nato #war

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World War 3 (Part 1): Russia Invades the Baltics - The Countdown to Armageddon Begins

YouTube video by Flat Circle History

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · 13d

Some fun reading tonight in prep for episode 20. Heard about this book listening to the Arms Control Wonk podcast. @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · 13d

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Am I wrong to question the statement: “Jamming is not an option.”?

‘Professional actor’ behind attacks that closed Danish airports, defence minister says

Drones overfly four more airports forcing Aalborg to halt traffic two nights after shutdown at Copenhagen terminals

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · 14d

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China Moves Two Super-Sized 'XXL' Uncrewed Submarines To South China Sea - Naval News

New information reveals that the Chinese Navy (PLAN) is testing its uncrewed submarines on Hainan in the South China Sea. The two underwater drones, by far the world's largest, have not been publicly ...

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · 19d

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The Next World War | Episode 19 | China’s Attack Begins

YouTube video by Flat Circle History

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · 29d

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From the ProRussia_news community on Reddit: Poland's Rzeszów Airport, the main transportation hub for Western arms deliveries to Ukraine, is closed due to "unplanned military activity." Ukrainian ch...

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · 29d

Will be following this close tonight.

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 29d

Ukraine's air force has warned Poland that Russian drones have entered its air space and Zamosc is under threat, Reuters reports.

John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · 29d

An excellent read.

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A killing at sea marks America’s descent into lawless power

The peremptory strike on a speedboat is a warning to all who serve. Remember your oath.

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Wow. And this wasn’t the first time?

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How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Aug 25

Flat Circle History Hits 100K Milestone! From what I'm told, the channel is now in the top .85% of all channels. Crazy... and I'm fully enjoying the ride.

John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Aug 23

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Putin’s ears within Europe: Uncovering Kaliningrad’s Hidden Antenna Array – Tochnyi.info

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Aug 15

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Secret Russian base behind GPS jamming in the Baltics

The base is primarily designed to monitor NATO satellites and communications.

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Aug 14

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Taiwan's New Naval Drones Could Strike Any Chinese Invasion - Naval News

Taiwan is now rapidly developing a naval drone capability. Several types have been seen being trialled with a range of armaments. These vessels, known as USVs, could enable Taiwan to disrupt and weaken an invasion fleet headed for the island.

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Jul 22

Sound familiar to my WW3 video series? www.twz.com/news-feature...
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How Russia Could Complicate U.S. Efforts To Defend Taiwan

The head of NATO says that China would have Russia attack in Europe to draw U.S. and allied forces away from the Pacific during a Taiwan invasion.

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Jul 20

I’m not smart enough to know what the long-term implications are, but this feels like a very big deal. www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

Japan ruling party loses majority in disastrous election result

Populist party Sanseito makes strong gains, fuelling political instability in the weeks ahead

www.telegraph.co.uk

John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Jul 10

Episode 18 is out for The Next War series.

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The Next World War | Episode 18 | Headlong Into War

YouTube video by Flat Circle History

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Jun 27

Well here's something to chew on
www.airandspaceforces.com/why-darpa-th...

DARPA Thinks Stealth is Obsolete in Future Wars

America's stealth aircraft will lose their combat edge thanks to quantum sensors, the deputy head of DARPA argues.

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Alexandra Petri @petridishes.bsky.social · Jun 22

it’s even more demoralizing when the history you’re repeating is history you were around for the first time

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Jun 22

Very interesting summary of what might be employed by Iran in coming days:

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How Iran Can Close The Straits Of Hormuz

YouTube video by H I Sutton

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Jun 14

The pre-positioning of drones inside Iran long before the attack was very interesting. A great listen. @csis.org

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Ungentlemanly Robots: Israel’s Operation Rising Lion and the New Way of War by Audio Briefs

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · Jun 7

Key takeaway for me: self-forming 5G network of autonomous drones, all with cameras

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Ukraine’s drone attack offers fearful lessons for a Chinese invasion force | The Strategist

Ukraine’s massive drone strike against Russian air bases on 1 June should reverberate across all theaters of conflict. But there is one Western Pacific scenario where it could be very relevant indeed:...

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · May 27

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If the U.S. Navy can’t Repair Ships in Peacetime, how will it do so in War? | Center for International Maritime Security

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H I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · May 23

***UPDATE***

Anyone who heard me yesterday cautioning over-celebrating this, I apologies. It was before I saw these sat image from Airbus.

Slight revision: the ship appears properly broken, with a twist to starboard

The weight of the ballistic missile VLS in the 'hangar' might have helped

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What's Going on With Shipping (Sal Mercogliano) @mercoglianos.bsky.social · May 17

Fight With Houthis Left a Dent in U.S. Navy's Weapons Inventory

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Fight With Houthis Left a Dent in U.S. Navy's Weapons Inventory

The extended Red Sea campaign against Yemen's Houthi rebels exposed gaps in the U.S. Navy's supply chain for precision weapons, the service&#3...

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John Forsberg @johnforsberg.bsky.social · May 15

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INDOPACOM chief highlights Army firepower as key to deterring China

U.S. Army Pacific’s firepower, along with Army know-how in logistics and sustainment, are key to deterring and countering military aggression by China in the Indo-Pacific, Adm. Samuel Paparo said Tues...

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Naval News @handle.invalid · May 5

Lockheed Martin Testing Extended Range Increment One Precision Strike Missiles, Provides Update on Anti-Ship PrSM Family 🇺🇸🚀
story by @cjohnston.bsky.social
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Lockheed Martin Testing Extended Range Increment One Precision Strike Missiles, Provides Update on Anti-Ship PrSM Family - Naval News

Lockheed Martin Testing Extended Range Increment One Precision Strike Missiles, Provides Update on Anti-Ship PrSM Family

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