Linus Hoeller

Journalist, Nonpro expert | Europe correspondent & OSINT Investigator @defense_news | Analyst at Open Nuclear Network | All views my own

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The UK announced that European NATO allies want to spend $50 billion on a precision long-range strike capability. But details are murky and further mired by a myriad of overlapping projects:

https://t.co/6EfbbbqIy3

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You can even see the fire itself on Copernicus imagery in false color (including the near-infrared band)

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Imagery taken by @planet yesterday shows the aftermath of Ukrainian attacks on oil tankers on their way to supply Crimea. Oil slicks extend for many kilometers. FIRMS (NASA's space-based fire detection) also indicates at least one ship was ablaze.

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@planet In fact, a Russian tanker is visible on fire in Copernicus satellite imagery taken today

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@planet Here's the FIRMS data:

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Trump has promised Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles domestically. Russia has previously tried to paint the move as reckless. Read my article:
https://t.co/te2zDcH1gn

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Nuclear weapons free zones are ambitious, but also tried and proven. But actions like China's latest missile launch put them under growing pressure. Read my article:

https://t.co/HfhRHpdbiR

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Germany looks set to become the first non-U.S. country to produce ATACMS ballistic missiles under a new deal announced on the sidelines of the NATO summit. Read my article:

https://t.co/5kTzRO011z

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Under the UK's new military budget, 21% is earmarked for nuclear deterrence projects. Read my latest reporting:

https://t.co/AWbECJ38yE

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Germany is now activating its second Arrow-3 battery, in the south of the country. Germany is the first country aside from Israel to operate this ballistic missile interceptor.

https://t.co/qCtpq8aWJj

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Latvia and Ukraine are jointly opening a drone factory right at the Baltic state's border with Russia. Read my latest article here:
https://t.co/8oOA2Zd6GX

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The symbolism is notable as all four participating countries have signed up for some variation of France’s promised forward nuclear-deterrence scheme. https://t.co/05LG1RAe7y

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France is signalling hard with its upcoming Bastille Day celebrations, featuring a European constellation alongside a French nuclear-capable jet. Read my latest article:

https://t.co/ZeN49MBEeG

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Germany moved two military ships through the Suez Canal this morning, pre-positioning them for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz later this summer. Read my latest article:
https://t.co/AE5wFf1sCr

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"War isn't always rational, and neither are all the political and military leaders involved": Read my thoughts in The New Arab's piece taking a look at the nuclear programs across the MENA region
https://t.co/Zgyo4ot9OE

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The U.S. is reportedly considering stationing nukes and nuclear-capable aircraft in more countries, with Poland and the Baltic States highlighted as prime candidates. Read my latest article here:
https://t.co/6lrFAsFy3J

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Norway has become the 9th country to join French forward deterrence, a doctrine that extends the French nuclear umbrella across Europe. Meanwhile, Germany is making concrete steps under its own agreement with Paris. Read my article: https://t.co/qt96Zp7KiI

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Germany's defense minister has made a rare personal sales pitch for Canada to buy 12 submarines in what would be one of the largest Canadian military procurements ever. Read my article here:
https://t.co/MON9fiwo4i

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Looks like Kim Jon Un's May 6 visit to a self-propelled artillery factory was in the recently completed (winter 22/23) hall at the Kusong Tank Plant. Geolocated based on skylights, doors, interior layout, columns, and windows. Happy to hear dissenting thoughts.

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Europe is getting serious about becoming a force to be reckoned with in outer space - and the German-speaking nations seem to be taking the lead. Read my latest article:
https://t.co/yV37swUhU5