Chad Corrigan’s Post

Professional, standing armies are expensive. Balancing force structure and personnel with readiness and modernization leads to trade-offs and risk decisions at the most senior political levels. I would like to have seen a further analysis on which NATO countries have the better capability and capacity for large-scale mobilization. Including political will.

Points related with Türkiye in the article👇 1) "Türkiye has the second largest army in NATO (after the United States), and it is well-trained, sophisticated, and capable of joint operations." 2) "Internal assessments reveal that Turkish leaders believe they could potentially deploy 50,000 soldiers in response to four simultaneous peacekeeping crises" 3) "Türkiye has shown that it can project power through special operations forces and military assistance missions far from home in places like Libya or Azerbaijan, but it is unclear how easily Türkiye could move heavy ground forces across the Bosporus Strait, through Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, or Ukraine (presently under occupation by heavy Russian ground forces). However, Türkiye is certainly capable of moving heavy ground forces into the Caucasus region (Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan)." 4) "Türkiye is capable of dominating the Caucasus region, but it’s unclear whether Turkish land forces could reenforce European allies." https://lnkd.in/diTs73Kr

The #Nordic #Ministers of #Defense will strengthen #operational #cooperation, enhance #military #mobility, and initiate #drone collaboration. "These measures concretize the Nordic countries' efforts to be able to carry out joint military operations if deterrence fails," says Håkon Lunde Saxi, Professor at the Norwegian Defence University College.

At a recent meeting in Copenhagen, the 5 Nordic Ministers of Defense met to discuss the deepening of the Nordic Defense Cooperation (NORDEFCO). Sweden and Finland's entry into NATO means that all Nordic countries are now alliance members, and this opens up new opportunities for military integration. Among other items, the Ministers agreed to an initiative on the creation of cross-border corridors that will allow easier movement of troops and materiel between Nordic countries in both peace and wartime. These moves signal a broader intent to simultaneously improve interoperability among the Nordic militaries and demonstrate to the US that these countries are taking charge of their own defense and pulling their weight within NATO. John R. Deni, PhD Kenneth T. Davis, PhD 🌎 James "Paul" Pope Brandon S. Timothy Lawn, M.A. https://lnkd.in/eQQBYuHq

The High North and the Arctic region are important priorities for NATO. Building cooperation in the air domain has been an important focus for NATO and an initiative of Norwegian Air Chief, Major General Rolf Folland. In March 2023, The Nordic Air Chiefs defined their intent to have a unified air defence. To include multiple Agile Combat Employment and training exercises between Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden, enhancing interoperability and cooperation. Furthermore, the idea of a Nordic Air Operation Centre moved on to include the Arctic region with the United Kingdom, United States and Canada. “With solid support from our Allies, such as the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden provide a credible military deterrence on behalf of NATO in the High North region,” said Major General Rolf Folland. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dw9YNiQt #HighNorth #NATO #Norway #airforce #defence #aerospace #military #armedforces #StrongerTogether

🇬🇷🇦🇲 Despite continued calls for military aid to Ukraine, NATO-member Greece has selected Armenia to receive its obsolete air defense systems. According to Greek media, the General Staff of the Greek Armed Forces is already “at an advanced stage” in preparing to transfer Soviet-era S-300PMU1, Tor-M1, and Osa-AK anti-aircraft systems to Yerevan. The move is part of Athens’ broader efforts to “de-Russify” its military arsenal, as these older systems will soon be replaced by Israeli-made defense systems. #military #army #defense #defenseindustry #greece #armenia #airdefense

The purpose of Russian "Special Military Operation" is not occupation, rather, it is to teach Ukraine a lesson (as the puppet of the US or NATO) so as to prevent its expansion (invasion) eastwards-a safety strategy for national defense & world peace![抱拳]

Best invest in Building and talking about Fusion power, space, maritime propulsion systems and industry as data centres are. Great Headline, Guardian on Nuclear fission. https://lnkd.in/g8sMZtpR People talk about Nuclear (meaning Fission) and fail to discuss fusion. https://lnkd.in/ge_aeX7M The nuclear fission industry is ignorant of what's happening around it. It must pull its collective uranium heads out of the sand and prepare to enter the commercially growing fusion energy industry. Fission is moving towards obsolescence at an ever-increasing pace, as it is "out of step, out of time, out of place, and soon to be out of Fuel" and merely temporary. https://lnkd.in/gbd_mZqk By 2028, Helion is expected to start producing electricity from its first fusion commercial power plant, which will provide electricity to Microsoft. The plant will produce at least 50 MWe after an initial ramp-up period. https://lnkd.in/gY9J3MQY Now, see what is happening in the world of the fusion industry. https://lnkd.in/g9hMBD7a As fission trebles, fuel shortage is increasingly real, https://lnkd.in/gze5rwpr

🚨 BREAKING: Troop numbers to surge to 1.5 million, sparking concerns of escalating military ambitions and global tensions 🇷🇺 Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the country's military personnel to 1.5 million, up from 1.15 million 📈. The move aims to bolster national security and modernize the military. 💪 The expansion represents a 30% increase in troop numbers and includes plans to modernize military equipment and infrastructure, enhance combat readiness, and increase defense spending. 🌎The decision raises concerns over Russia's military expansion, potentially destabilizing global security and fueling regional tensions. #Russia #Military #Putin #Geopolitics #Defense

Ukraine’s Alliances with NATO Members and Partners Since gaining independence in 1991, Ukraine has fostered defense and security ties with NATO members and other allies. These connections intensified significantly following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. Initially focused on training and the provision of non-lethal military equipment, bilateral assistance has evolved, especially after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This article explores the progression of military support to Ukraine, the types of weaponry provided, and the challenges and opportunities inherent in these alliances. https://lnkd.in/dAZbRh83