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Thord Are Iversen

@the_lookout_n

Military and defense issues, as seen from NATOs northern flank.
Special interest: The Russian Navy.

Independent Defense Analyst.
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Frederik Van Lokeren (@kaptainloma) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Russian naval deployments during Wk 25-2025 based on #OSINT. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/06/russia… Concentration of naval movements at the North Sea as the Russian Navy increases the escort of tankers of the Shadow Fleet. Special thanks to Damien Symon for helping with the visualization.

Russian naval deployments during  Wk 25-2025 based on #OSINT.
russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/06/russia…

Concentration of naval movements at the North Sea as the Russian Navy increases the escort  of tankers of the Shadow Fleet.

Special thanks to <a href="/detresfa_/">Damien Symon</a> for helping with the visualization.
Konrad Muzyka - Rochan Consulting (@konrad_muzyka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So far, the highest monthly total of Russian Shahed-type and imitator drone employments was recorded in March, with 4,198 drones. In June, they have already launched 4,342, and if the current tempo is maintained, the total may exceed 5,000 by the end of the month.

Thord Are Iversen (@the_lookout_n) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Norway has allocated 6.5 BN NOK of the previously announced additional funding for Ukraine to drone procurement. An interesting line: "Funding for drone procurement will help to build an independent Ukrainian deterrence capability" regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nor…

Franz-Stefan Gady (@hoanssolo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ein deutscher Bundeswehroffizier der Panzertruppe, in Uniform und mit dem Rucksack lässig über der Schulter, spaziert nach Feierabend im lockeren Schritt durch die Savičiaus Gatvė in Vilnius. Die neue Realität in Litauen.

Hans Tino Hansen (@hthhans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The agreement of 🇩🇰Denmark entering the NATO MRTT has been signed today, which means Denmark will cover the cost of two additional Airbus A330 tanker aircraft, which will significantly increase the range of 🇩🇰 combat aircraft in the Arctic/North Atlantic.

Norwegian Ministry of Defence (@forsvarsdep) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Norway will participate in NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland🪖🇫🇮 Forward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a strong expression of allied unity and solidarity. FLF Finland will be located in the

Norway will participate in NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland🪖🇫🇮

Forward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a strong expression of allied unity and solidarity.

FLF Finland will be located in the
Rob Lee (@ralee85) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“'At this point, you’re a lucky man if you drive 5km from the front line and your car is still operational,' a Ukrainian drone unit commander deployed in eastern Donetsk region told the Financial Times. He said his men now sometimes had to walk up to 15km at night to reach their

“'At this point, you’re a lucky man if you drive 5km from the front line and your car is still operational,' a Ukrainian drone unit commander deployed in eastern Donetsk region told the Financial Times. He said his men now sometimes had to walk up to 15km at night to reach their
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🇩🇰Denmark Joins 🇨🇦Canadian-🇩🇪German-🇳🇴Norwegian Partnership on North Atlantic Security The four ministers signed a letter of intent on the partnership during the NATO summit in The Hague. The document states that the goal is to strengthen cooperation in areas such as defense

🇩🇰Denmark Joins 🇨🇦Canadian-🇩🇪German-🇳🇴Norwegian Partnership on North Atlantic Security

The four ministers signed a letter of intent on the partnership during the NATO summit in The Hague. The document states that the goal is to strengthen cooperation in areas such as defense
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🤝Signed, sealed…and to be delivered: Joint Strike Missile agreement between Norway and Germany signed in The Hague 🇩🇪 The German government plans to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Norway, in a deal valued at approximately NOK 6.5 billion. During the NATO summit in

🤝Signed, sealed…and to be delivered: Joint Strike Missile agreement between Norway and Germany signed in The Hague 🇩🇪

The German government plans to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Norway, in a deal valued at approximately NOK 6.5 billion.

During the <a href="/NATO/">NATO</a> summit in
Tatarigami_UA (@tatarigami_ua) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I have yet to meet a single soldier who served on the front lines and agrees with General Syrski's opinion on this. His stance has been widely criticized by service members. Yet somehow, it's being presented as a success to English-speaking audiences.

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⚓️ Ground effect vehicle (ekranoplan) «Lun» is under restoration. It’s expected that «Lun» to get mock ups of «Moskit» antiship missiles. 📸 Dron

⚓️ Ground effect vehicle (ekranoplan) «Lun» is under restoration. 
It’s expected that «Lun» to get mock ups of «Moskit» antiship missiles. 
📸 Dron
Thord Are Iversen (@the_lookout_n) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Red Sea is still a war zone it seems. Spare a thought for the crew, just ordinary people doing their jobs, wanting to provide for, and return to their families, while keeping the world turning. The company needs to take good care of them in the aftermath.