by @jmsardo.bsky.social
A list to be updated on the latest trends, news and views on Intel, Defense and Security.
Espada & Escudo Helicópteros Mi-171 do 6.º Contingente Chinês em Abyei ("أبيي"), entre o Sudão e o Sudão do Sul, 06Out2026. Depósito suplementar de 915 litros. Sob a UNISFA ("United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei"), a partir heliporto de "Smart Camp". Mais info espada-e-escudo.blogspot.com/2026/10/afri...
Sébastien Roblin Abigail's critique of Tolkien's chapter on the Uruk Hai highlights trenchant concepts in command culture, ethics in leadership, and 'mission command' (trusting subalterns to extrapolate from orders.) In the real world, 'good guys' sometimes fail at these things, but perform better when they don't.
Eric M. Murphy Hey @proreferees.bsky.social and @mls.bsky.social, I’ll admit @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social is a bad team, you admit your officials owe Kijima a written apology, and we’re even? No? Cowards and incompetents. All of you.
Institute for the Study of War NEW: Russian President Vladimir Putin used his phone call with President Donald Trump on October 9 to falsely blame Ukraine for the lack peace negotiations’ progress despite Russia’s continued unwillingness to engage in meaningful negotiations or make concessions Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar101026
Sébastien Roblin Lizard's comment reminded me of the startup for Their Finest Hour: Battle of Britain by Lucas Arts. You could choose the graphic setting, 4 color CGA or 16 color EGA or VGA modes. Made quite the difference when brown and green aren't treated as shades of pink!
Institute for the Study of War NEW: US President Donald Trump told reporters on October 10 that he is considering whether the United States will conduct offensive strikes against the Houthis in response to recent Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and other civilian infrastructure. (1/2) Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate10...
Cecília Olliveira Café com broa de milho e queijo - direto de BH 🫰🏽
Espada & Escudo Treino de militar da 83.ª Brigada de Assalto Aerotransportado Independente (83 одшбр, 71289) das Forças Armadas da Federação Russa, armado com espingarda automática AK-12K, em calibre 5.45×39mm, a 24 de Setembro de 2026, na Federação Russa. Mais info espada-e-escudo.blogspot.com/2026/10/ak-1...
Cecília Olliveira Vamos dar os nomes corretos aos bois
Espada & Escudo Treino fogo real de sistema de defesa anti-aérea de curto-alcance HQ-7B de uma das Brigadas do 73.º Grupo do Exército de Libertação Popular da China, 18Set2026, na China. Míssil de 3 metros, massa de 84 kg com ogiva de 15 kg, alcance de 15 km. Mais info espada-e-escudo.blogspot.com/2026/10/sist...