https://corporalfrisk.com/2026/03/17/reaching-for-the-skies-today-and-tomorrow/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-3.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gn3hg-ew8aaumuv.jpegGN3hg-EW8AAumuVhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-2.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-1.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image.pngimage2026-03-17T06:25:34+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2026/02/09/in-search-of-a-nordic-nuclear-doctrine/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-2.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/gjrf6pwxkaapt94.jpgGjrF6PwXkAApt94https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fvmf.003531.jpgTvå flygplan AJ 37 i roteflygningMotiv: Två flygplan AJ 37 från F 7 Skaraborgs flygflottilj i roteflygning. Flygplanen märkta nummer 21 samt 32. Tillhör Flygvapenmuseums bildarkiv.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20230704_121518.jpg20230704_121518https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.pngimage2026-02-09T18:47:15+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/about/2026-01-10T09:36:38+00:00weekly0.6https://corporalfrisk.com/2026/01/08/in-defence-of-our-neighbours-pt-2/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8299560.jpgArctic Angels Push Forward in NorwayU.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, move into position during Arctic Shock 24 in Malselv, Norway, March 20, 2024. Arctic Shock is a combined U.S. and Norwegian exercise demonstrating interoperability with Arctic partners and capabilities in the harsh environment. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Avery Cunningham)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-2.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/aa-ii-1-2025-artikel.jpg-aa-ii-1-2025-artikelhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-1.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image.pngimage2026-01-08T11:10:17+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2026/01/07/venezuelan-echoes-in-the-arctic-pt-1/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9451083.jpg3rd Ranger Battalion Platoon Live FireRangers from 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment lays down covering fire from an elevated support by fire position to allow the Ranger assault element to bound to their next objective at Fort Benning, Georgia, July 18, 2025. The primary mission set of Rangers is direct action raids, where violence of action is critical for Rangers to dominate the objective. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Sullivan)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8179907.jpg160th SOAR, VMM-165 conduct Flight Operations from USS BoxerPACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2023) - A U.S. Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) guides a U.S. Army MH-47G Chinook attached to 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), with embarked Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators onto to the flight deck during joint deck landing qualifications aboard Boxer in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 10, 2023. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain momentum and access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations with special operations forces in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9434948.jpgSpec ops, no pit stops: 160th SOAR, 1st SOW conduct join HAAR exerciseAn MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing refuels a U.S. Army MH-60M Black Hawk assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) during a helicopter air-to-air refueling exercise near Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 20, 2025. HAAR extends a helicopter’s non-stop flight distance, a capability critical for joint special operations missions conducted far from established airfields and logistical support. These operations demonstrate the 1 SOW’s ability to generate airpower for joint forces, provide logistical support, and adapt operations quickly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabel Tanner)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9468569.jpgU.S. Military aircraft return following actions in VenezuelaA U.S. Air Force crew chief guides in a F-35A Lightning II following military actions in Venezuela in support of Operation Absolute Resolve, Jan. 3, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Air Force Photo)2026-01-07T17:32:10+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2025/11/26/canadian-concerns-finnish-findings/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_7258.jpgIMG_7258https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_7756.jpgIMG_7756https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_4014.jpgIMG_4014https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_20200828_145404377_hdr2.jpgIMG_20200828_145404377_HDR~2https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_20200828_145402908_hdr.jpgIMG_20200828_145402908_HDRhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image-2.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image-1.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/da00025835_s.jpg© Dassault Aviation - A. ParingauxBase aérienne projetée Prince Hassan : Jordanie. 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The 7th Army Training Command is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command. It sets the training environment and resources live, virtual, and constructed training for all U.S. Army forces stationed and deployed in Europe, as well as select U.S. European Command, Allied, and Partner units. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Adrian Greenwood)2025-08-29T11:40:40+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2025/07/16/the-one-who-bore-the-skies-upon-his-back/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/a400m-firefighter-3_sp_mia_gc_20231129_a400m_firefighter_test_campaign-1608.jpgA400M Firefighter 3_SP_MIA_GC_20231129_A400M_Firefighter_Test_Campaign-1608https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mm_dday80_20240605_0017.jpgUK Armed Forces parachute drop D-Day 80 event in NormandyImage of ZM415 and ZM416 conducting paradrops over Sannerville for D-Day 80. A trio of A400M’s (Atlas) flew 16 Air Assault Brigade personnel over Sannerville, France, as part of a mass paradrop in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, most known as D-Day. On June 5th, the three aircraft, part of the Air Mobility Force out of RAF Brize Norton, conducted the drops over their intended dropzone in Sannerville. Upon landing the parachutists took part in a number of commemorative events alongside talking to veterans from D-Day itself. Flying under a JIGSAW callsign, the aircraft were operated and crewed by members of XXIV Squadron and Standards and Evaluation Squadron. All working together to ensure the aircraft made their target time. The parachutists were dispatched by Parachute Jump Instructors of the Airborne Delivery Wing and Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit.. The allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 marked the largest multinational amphibious attack and operational military airdrop in history. D-Day is considered the beginning of the end of WWII in Europe.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mm-lfa7-20240226-0012.jpgAtlas C.1 Looping MilestoneImage shows A400M (Tail ZM417) meandering through the hills over Dolgellau and the Mach Loop. An Atlas C.1 (A400M) operated by crews from 30 Squadron, out of RAF Brize Norton, recently conducted a low-level training sortie across the United Kingdom that finished going through the Machynlleth Loop or Mach Loop. Sorties such as this provide challenging training opportunities for our crews, ultimately, sharpening their skills to fly their aircraft operationally when called upon by the Ministry of Defence. This particular sortie was all the more important with one of the aircrafts Captains being the first pilot to reach 3000 flying hours behind the controls of the A400M. Flt Lt Jackson, who amongst other things is a pilot of the iconic Lancaster of the Royal Air Forces, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, said, “We carried out 3 simulated cargo drops in Glencoe and the Western Isles before proceeding South to Wales. The weather was simply glorious, perfect for this 30 Sqn training sortie, and it was a wonderful way to mark this personal milestone”.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/acssu_official_20211001_0154_1137.jpgRAF Regiment support to Ex TARTAN SPIRITRAF A400M deploys alongside the C130 developing capability as part of Ex TARTAN SPIRIT. Exercise TARTAN SPIRIT has tested, trained and integrated critical capabilities to ensure they are ready for any operational missions. From scenario driven training to Tactical Landing Zones, this Exercise takes personnel from RAF Brize Norton, the RAF’s largest station and home to the UK’s Air Mobility Force, Prestwick Airport is the Deployable Operating Base and West Freugh the Forward Operating base. II Squadron RAF Regiment deployed alongside the Air Mobility Force to further strengthen their tactics, training and techniques alongside various aircraft. These skills are essential for ensuring RAF aircraft can operate safely across the globe. By training together we continue to provide integrated and scaleable Air Force Protection capability whilst preparing all RAF personnel for the rigours of operations, providing them with critical skills to survive, operate and maintain their operational edge.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ghby8uzxgaexpsl.jpgGHBY8UZXgAExPSlhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/converted-img_3898.jpgConverted IMG_3898https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/converted-img_3815.jpgConverted IMG_3815https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/converted-img_3800.jpgConverted IMG_3800https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/img_3856.jpgIMG_3856https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/img_3805-1.jpgIMG_38052025-07-16T07:50:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2025/07/14/atlantic-trident-25-youre-all-invited/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/9124533.jpgAirfield damage- repaired and ready at Atlantic Trident 25U.S., U.K., French, and Finnish Air Force members repair a damaged airfield during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Halli Air Base, Finland, June 18, 2025. AT25 joint training and strategic warfighting exercises further Allied quick response and Agile Combat Employment to the eastern flank. This exercise utilized training craters for rapid excavating, clearing and quick concrete filling required in a joint operating environment. 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J 30 Mosquito på ett flygfält, vintertidMotiv: Flygplan J 30 Mosquito på ett flygfält, vintertid. Tillhör Flygvapenmuseums bildarkiv.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/da00031050_s.jpg© Dassault Aviation - A. PecchiVol en patrouille Dassault Aviation. nEUROn et Rafale.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/gcap_italy2.jpgGCAP_Italy22025-02-19T20:00:08+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2024/12/23/interim-weapons-and-intermediate-cartridges/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ssv.webpssvhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/8751666.jpgSilver Bullet 24A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade, loads a 10-round magazine into his M4 carbine during a marksmanship-training exercise within the framework of Silver Bullet 24 at Pian dell’Alpe, Usseaux, Nov. 13, 2024. Silver Bullet 24 is a broad framework exercise which included and synchronizes multiple planned smaller exercises during a 4 days period, in the same training area and using the same the same scenario. The units will be mainly trained in sniper technique (movement, observation, fire) within complex terrains (mountain/ wooded areas). The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Davide Dalla Massara)2024-12-23T08:46:16+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2024/11/23/lets-make-or-rather-buy-waves/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/fleet-20210821-bt0039-006.jpgRFA WAVE KNIGHT REPLENISHES WITH FRENCH SHIP GERMINALPictured: RFA WAVE KNIGHT and the French (Floréal-class) frigate Germinal during a Replenishment At Sea. On 24th August 2021 RFA WAVE KNIGHT rendezvoused with French Ship Germinal to conduct a replenishment at sea of diesel fuel. The replenishment was conducted off the coast of Haiti. Both ships have been supporting the International humanitarian aid effort in Haiti. The Floréal class is a type of light "surveillance frigates" designed for the needs of the French Navy in low-threat environments.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1920px-rfa_tiderace_arrives_at_fleet_activities_yokosuka_for_a_scheduled_port_visit_in_august_2017.jpg1920px-RFA_Tiderace_arrives_at_Fleet_Activities_Yokosuka_for_a_scheduled_port_visit_in_August_2017https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/nato-marcom-tw.jpgNATO MARCOM Twhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/fx08_0169_014.jpg.iceg38_qmwataa.xiqrtogvs9.jpgFX08_0169_014.jpg.iCeg38_qMWATAA.xiQRTogvS92024-11-23T09:17:21+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2024/10/21/mighty-finland-podcast/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1725005091852.jpg17250050918522024-10-20T17:54:08+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2024/09/17/securing-the-inner-screen/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/220416-n-nk931-984.jpgUSS Montgomery (LCS 8) Conducts MQ-8C Operations220416-N-NK931-984 PACIFIC OCEAN (April. 16, 2022) – Sailors assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 conduct pre-flight checks on an MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter on the flight deck of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) during routine operations in the Eastern Pacific. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Samuel Hardgrove)  https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mottagande-av-hkp14-1067x800-1.jpgmottagande-av-hkp14-1067x800https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/uss_boxer_lhd_4_131219-n-qp351-117_12713818274.jpg131219-N-QP351-117An Italian marine AW101 helicopter - the largest ASW-helicopter currently in use - aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Source: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Michael Schwartz/Released via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/a-helicopter-dropping-a-torpedo-on-a-submarine-1.pnga-helicopter-dropping-a-torpedo-on-a-submarinehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/a-helicopter-dropping-a-torpedo-on-a-submarine.pnga-helicopter-dropping-a-torpedo-on-a-submarinehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/a-helicopter-hunting-submarines.pnga-helicopter-hunting-submarineshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/hms_cornwall_mod_45150723.jpgHMS_Cornwall_MOD_45150723https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/am-twitter-aw101.jpegAM twitter aw101https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cdph-6782-038_cdph-6782-038.jpgCDPH-6782-038_CDPH-6782-0382024-09-17T09:07:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2024/07/27/after-hamina-silence/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/a515_main_u-33_noco2014_03-1.jpgA515_Main_U-33_NOCO2014_03Saksalainen tyypin 212 sukellusvene U-33 (S 183) ja Elbe-luokan huoltoalus Main (A515).https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/a515_main_u-33_noco2014_03.jpgA515_Main_U-33_NOCO2014_03Saksalainen tyypin 212 sukellusvene U-33 (S 183) ja Elbe-luokan huoltoalus Main (A515).https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/fraicrawuaio8mr.jpgFRAicRAWUAIO8Mrhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-2.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-1.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/33401400688_3fb1a0a76f_c.jpg33401400688_3fb1a0a76f_chttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/53547239900_89b302372d_c.jpg53547239900_89b302372d_chttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240125_101446.jpg20240125_101446https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img_2798.jpgIMG_27982024-07-27T06:27:54+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2024/07/07/ssv-24-is-dead-long-live-ak-24/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gp7uhljw8aa2eil.jpgGP7uHLJW8AA2EiLhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/410182256_778613774310683_8317106835005290680_n-1.jpg410182256_778613774310683_8317106835005290680_nhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/410182256_778613774310683_8317106835005290680_n.jpg410182256_778613774310683_8317106835005290680_nhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/hvss-utbildning.jpgHVSS utbildninghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/8354052.jpg83540522024-07-07T17:04:09+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2024/06/22/famous-in-paris/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/arkiv_1998__1093_document.jpgksy93Ban2l0bv 206https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240621_182707-1.jpg20240621_182707 (1)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/boxer-lav.jpgLAND 400 Phase 2 - Risk Mitigation Activity - Live Firing in Hot/Wet conditions at Mt BundeyRheinmetall Boxer CRV on the live fire range with an in-service Army Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) at Mount Bundey Military training area, Northern Territory. *** Local Caption *** Project LAND 400 Phase 2 will acquire 225 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV) to replace the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV). The Phase 2 fleet will include seven variants. On 28 July 2016, Defence announced that BAE Systems Australia and Rheinmetall had been shortlisted to participate in the Risk Mitigation Activity, which is the second stage of the tender evaluation process. Rheinmetall has offered the Boxer Multi Role Armoured Vehicle integrated with the Rheinmetall Lance turret. BAE Systems Australia has teamed with Patria of Finland to offer the Patria Armoured Modular Vehicle integrated with the BAE Hägglunds E35 turret. On 19 August 2016, Defence signed Risk Mitigation Activity contracts with BAE Systems Australia and Rheinmetall. The Risk Mitigation Activity encompasses a one year test and evaluation program in conjunction with cost and capability trade-off assessments, the development of Australian Industry Capability Plans reflecting differing levels of Australian involvement, and the development of contract documentation including specifications and schedules. Two vehicles from each tenderer have been delivered to Defence and are being used for Live Fire Training in the Mount Bundey Military Area, near Darwin in the Northern Territory.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240621_183008.jpg20240621_183008https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sniper_takes_on_the_enemy_from_back_of_viking_vehicle_in_afghanistan_mod_45151898.jpgSniper Takes on the Enemy from Back of Viking Vehicle in AfghanistanA sniper from the Counter Improvised Explosive Device Task force engages insurgents from the back of a Viking All Terrain Protected Mobility Vehicle operated by the Royal Dragoon Guards Viking Group. Calvary soldiers from the Viking Group, the Royal Dragoon Guards (RDG) were working alongside soldiers from 21 Engineer Regiment and continued to defeat insurgent attempts to disrupt the building of Route Trident in Nahr-e-Saraj south. Once completed, the road will link the provincial capital Lashkar Gah with the economic hub of Gereshk, providing a safe and durable transit route for the civilian population and ISAF forces across the province. The Viking Group has been providing over-watch and protection to the soldiers from 1 Troop, 1st Armoured Engineer Squadron from Ripon, north Yorkshire and Afghan contractors as they work on the new road. As the build has developed over the last few months, insurgent activity to prevent it has increased. British forces have come under daily attacks as well as improvised explosive device (IED) strikes around the build, but have rebutted insurgent offences and continued to make steady progress each day.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/patria_eurosatory2024_0010.jpgPatria_Eurosatory2024_0010https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/f17e24c1-3bc1-1054-7069-b29c682f3aaf.jpgf17e24c1-3bc1-1054-7069-b29c682f3aafhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/patria_eurosatory2024_0009.jpgPatria_Eurosatory2024_00092024-06-22T07:23:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2024/06/04/mallet-strike-1-24-naval-air-defence-on-exercise/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240521_174635.jpg20240521_174635https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/gnynupcxoaamaxa.jpggnynupcxoaamaxahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/gmqvjvrwuaaggri.jpggmqvjvrwuaaggrihttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/gnj6bo6weaaoexr.jpggnj6bo6weaaoexrhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240521_183728.jpg20240521_183728https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gg8fbz9wqaehnbo.jpggg8fbz9wqaehnboSource: Merivoimathttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/finnish_minelayer_hameenmaa_ex-riga-class_in_1982.jpgfinnish_minelayer_hameenmaa_ex-riga-class_in_1982Source: Rabbesandelin/Wikimediahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/154151_150662.jpg154151_150662Source: SA-Kuvahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/hemmema-styrbjorn-smm-b13252.jpghemmema-styrbjorn-smm-b13252Source: Sjöhistoriska museet2024-06-03T19:05:26+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2024/04/09/to-never-experience-april-9-again/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/vanguard-from-above.jpgvanguard-from-abovehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/360135152_655933803235569_6965964344575303491_n.jpg360135152_655933803235569_6965964344575303491_nhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hms-glasgow.jpgHMS Glasgow Touches the water for the first timeType 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow being towed and maneuvered alongside at BAE Systems Scotstoun on the Clyde.2024-04-09T16:58:21+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2024/03/25/wrote-a-chapter-for-western-military-capability/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-1.pngimage-12024-03-25T20:33:07+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2024/03/19/we-all-live-in-an-orange-submarine/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/js_taigeiss-513_sailing_in_port_of_kobe_march_9_2022_23.jpgjs_taigeiss-513_sailing_in_port_of_kobe_march_9_2022_23https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/torpedo_werkschip_zr.ms_.mercuur_volgt_een_training_met_de_duikboot_zr.ms_.zeeleeuw_04.jpgtorpedo_werkschip_zr.ms_.mercuur_volgt_een_training_met_de_duikboot_zr.ms_.zeeleeuw_04Vereningd Koninkrijk, omgeving Plymouth, op zee, 7 november 2017. Torpedo werkschip Zr.Ms.Mercuur volgt een training met de duikboot Zr.Ms.Zeeleeuw. 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1147452024-01-21T09:49:41+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/12/05/wrote-covering-the-northern-gap/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-1.pngimage-1https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ilmatorjuntalehti.jpgilmatorjuntalehti2024-01-19T20:03:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/07/14/contributed-to-myths-and-misconceptions-around-the-russian-military-intent/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/myths.jpgmyths2024-01-19T20:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/09/01/contributed-to-understanding-russias-military-vulnerabilities/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/vulnerabilities.jpgvulnerabilities2024-01-19T20:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/08/22/regular-contributor-to-naval-news-com/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image.pngimage2024-01-19T20:02:31+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/01/21/lecture-suomi-natossa-ja-itameren-alueen-puolustus/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fnbmt08xoakzoi2.jpgFnBMt08XoAkZoI22024-01-19T20:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/12/11/wrote-a-flexible-and-resilient-nordic-air-base-concept-with-col-ret-solli-and-bgen-persson/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/luftled.jpgluftled2024-01-19T20:01:35+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/05/24/wrote-finska-perspektiv-pa-gemensam-forsvarsformaga-for-militar-debatt/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/militar-debatt.jpgMilitär debatt2024-01-19T20:00:44+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/01/10/contributed-to-panel-of-experts-discussing-swedish-defence-act-of-2020/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/frivarld.jpgFrivärld2024-01-19T20:00:10+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/01/19/comments-to-euronews-on-russian-military-build-up-and-swedish-reinforcement-of-gotland/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/euronews.jpgeuronews2024-01-19T19:59:45+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/03/06/interview-for-yle-den-demokratiska-utvecklingen-i-ryssland-har-kommit-av-siginterview-for-yle/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/yle.jpgyle2024-01-19T19:59:08+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/08/15/wrote-finland-has-a-plan-for-russias-little-green-men-for-foreign-policy-magazine/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/taistelukentta.jpgTaistelukenttä2024-01-19T19:58:21+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/06/01/contributed-chapter-to-foi-report-beyond-bursting-bubbles/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/beyond-bursting-bubbles-1.jpgBeyond bursting bubbleshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/beyond-bursting-bubbles.jpgbeyond-bursting-bubbles2024-01-19T19:57:27+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/08/29/wrote-cooperation-can-make-the-nato-lake-a-reality-with-michael-jonsson/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/war-on-the-rocks.jpgWar on the Rocks2024-01-19T19:54:17+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/01/19/welcome/2023-12-30T18:53:06+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/01/20/leanders-take-up-positions/2023-12-30T18:53:02+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/01/21/ukraine/2023-12-30T18:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/01/23/puheloinen-and-nato/2023-12-30T18:52:55+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/01/29/japanese-self-defense-forces-in-djibouti/2023-12-30T18:52:51+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/02/02/the-story-of-the-unfortunate-capital-ship-bomb-and-the-squadron-that-delivered-it/2023-12-30T18:52:46+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/02/09/the-spirit-of-salen-sauli-niinistos-views/2023-12-30T18:52:43+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/02/19/on-politics-and-officers/2023-12-30T18:52:39+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/02/25/the-need-for-speed/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/need-for-speed-setup1.pngNeed for Speed 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Setup2023-12-30T18:52:36+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/02/26/western-red-line-on-ukraine/2023-12-30T18:52:32+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/02/28/after-the-invasion-the-road-forward-for-ukraine/2023-12-30T18:52:29+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/03/05/belbek-and-whats-there/2023-12-30T18:52:24+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/03/06/fleet-movements/2023-12-30T18:52:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/03/13/the-consequences-of-crimea-for-the-npt/2023-12-30T18:52:16+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/03/20/mta2020-and-its-swedish-connection-pt-1-sweden/2023-12-30T18:52:11+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/03/21/mta2020-and-its-swedish-connection-pt-2-finland/2023-12-30T18:52:07+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/03/22/mta2020-and-its-swedish-connection-pt-3-cooperation/2023-12-30T18:52:02+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/03/25/mta2020-and-its-swedish-connection-epilouge-nlms-karel-doorman/2023-12-30T18:51:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/06/25/project-03160-raptor/2023-12-30T18:51:54+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/07/09/operation-protective-edge/2023-12-30T18:51:50+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/07/16/a-short-note-on-gaza-genocides-and-the-israeli-strikes/2023-12-30T18:51:27+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/07/19/the-buk-and-mh17/2023-12-30T18:51:23+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/07/21/comment-on-the-us-assessment-of-the-downing-of-flight-mh17/2023-12-30T18:51:19+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/07/23/a-rough-estimate-of-the-idf-order-of-battle-in-gaza/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/gaza.jpgGazaA rough sketch of my estimation of the positions of the main combat units on the frontline. From north to south: Paratroopers, Golani, 401st Armoured (?), Paratroopers, Nahal. The dividing line between the possible Ugdas is nothing more than a guess based on confirmed locations of units and studying of the map.2023-12-30T18:51:15+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/07/27/an-update-to-the-idf-oob-in-gaza/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tc3a5rarnas-dal.jpgTårarnas dalA lone IDF Centurion/Sho't stands guard over the former battlefield at the Emek HaBakha (Valley of Tears). Photo by author.2023-12-30T18:51:10+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/07/28/outstanding-ships-of-the-finnish-navy/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/kampela_3_kuusinen-e1406543317557.jpgKampela_3_Kuusinen2023-12-30T18:51:05+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/07/29/welcome-to-my-new-readers/2023-12-30T18:51:02+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/08/26/finnish-security-politics-for-foreigners/2023-12-30T18:50:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/09/07/nato-incurred-synergies-in-the-moominvalley/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sam-ranges.jpgSAM rangesApproximate range of Russian long-range surface-to-air missile systems. Note that due to the curvature of the earth and “rough” surface it is not possible to pick up and target aircrafts flying at low altitude in the outer spectrum of the engagement zone. Graphic by Kauko Kyöstiö from p. 6 of FIIA Briefing Paper 112 (2012) by Charly Salonius-Pasternak: Not just another arms deal: The security policy implications of the United States selling advanced missiles to Finland.2023-12-30T18:50:54+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/09/15/swedish-politics-for-foreigners/2023-12-30T18:50:51+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/09/22/7-62-kvkk-62/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/7-62-kvkk-62_web_210_140.jpg7.62-KVKK-62_web_210_140https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/csr_soldiers_zb_vz_26.pngcsr_soldiers_zb_vz_262023-12-30T18:50:45+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/10/09/replacing-the-capabilities-of-the-hornet-fighter-aircraft/2023-12-30T18:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/10/18/some-reflections-on-the-stockholm-subhunt/2023-12-30T18:50:37+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/10/19/update-on-the-red-october-incident/2023-12-30T18:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/10/21/finnish-assistance-and-russian-media/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bruinvis-in-tallinn.pngBruinvis in TallinnHNLMS Bruinvis, photo taken by Mika Peltola on Saturday (18102014) morning at 8 AM in port of Tallinn.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/headlines.jpgHeadlines2023-12-30T18:50:28+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/11/08/russias-friend-finnish-defence-in-crises/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cropped-f-18c-hn-450.jpgcropped-f-18c-hn-450.jpg2023-12-30T18:50:24+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/11/16/revisting-red-october-confirmed-midget-submarine/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/the-gc3b6ran.jpgThe GöranThe Göran - Inte som fia med knuff. Source: Göran Frisk Fan Page.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ikfn-om-ubc3a5tar.jpgIKFN om ubåtarPage in "Handbok IKFN" dealing with submerged submarines in internal waters. Note also the end of previous chapter, dealing with the firing of warning shots. Source: Handbok IKFNhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bottenspc3a5r.jpgBottenspårFresh tracks left by the submarine in the bottom. Source: Försvarsmakten.se2023-12-30T18:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/11/23/a-ground-based-air-defence-system-for-finland/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/aster-30.jpgASTER 30Range of 10 SAMP/T launchers with Aster 30 missiles.<em> Source. Google maps (background)/author</em>https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nasams-ranges.jpgNASAMS rangesCoverage of 12 NASAMS 2 batteries. Souhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sm-6-ranges.jpgSM-6 rangesCoverage of four SM-6 batteries. Source. Google maps (background)/author2023-12-30T18:50:16+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/11/24/mta-2020-is-it-a-cheap-corvette/2023-12-30T18:49:42+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/11/30/75-years-since-the-winter-war-lessons-for-today/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/quote.jpgquote2023-12-30T18:49:38+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/12/06/finlands-97th-independence-day/2023-12-30T18:49:35+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/12/08/bears-over-the-baltic/2023-12-30T18:49:31+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/12/09/tupolev-tu-95-bear/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/tupolevtu-95night.jpgTupolev+Tu-95+nighthttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/tupolevtu-95.jpgTupolev+Tu-95hjkhl2023-12-30T18:49:27+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2014/12/15/russian-air-traffic-identification-guide/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/tupolevtu-22m.jpgTupolev+Tu-22MA pair of Tupolev Tu-22M3 intercepted by Finnish Air Force F-18C Hornets over the Gulf of Finland.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/an-72.jpgAn-72The Antonov An-72 that flew into Finnish airspace on 28th of August. Note the unusual placement of the engines above the wings. Source: Finnish Defence Sources/Mil.fi.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/suhoi-su34.jpgSuhoi-Su+34Two Sukhoi Su-34 intercepted by Finnish QRA over the Gulf of Finland. The planes are armed with heat-seeking missiles for self-defence and light "dumb" bombs. Insert picture of the characteristic nose-profile with side-by-side seating of the pilot and navigator/weapons officer. Source: Puolustuvoimat (main picture) and Wikimedia Commons/Vitlay Kuzmin (insert).https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/russian_air_force_mikoyan-gurevich_mig-31_pichugin-1.jpgRussian_Air_Force_Mikoyan-Gurevich_MiG-31_Pichugin-1MiG-31 heavy interceptor. Note the small windows of the navigator behind the pilot. Source: Wikimedia Commons/2023-12-30T18:49:24+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/01/03/where-are-the-finnish-submarines/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/32524.jpgSukellusvene ""Vesikko"" nousee ylös.The Finnish submarine service that was: light submarine Vesikko surfacing sometime during the war years. Source: SA-kuvahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2134.jpgIMG_21342023-12-30T18:49:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/01/06/fin-helicopter-unit/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/nh-90-7.jpgNH 90 7https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fin-chopper-unit.jpgFIN chopper unithttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/nbg15-oob.jpgNBG15 OOB2023-12-30T18:49:16+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/01/16/svensk-finsk-ubatsjakt-finsk-ubatsjaktsformaga/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/33d73-foto-tt.jpeg33d73-foto-tthttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/7d43a-flottfacc88llningstester_toronto_april_202008_20281129.jpg7d43a-flottfacc88llningstester_toronto_april_202008_20281129https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ffd3d-rus_piranha_sdvs.jpgffd3d-rus_piranha_sdvshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/88790-1280px-katanpacc88acc88_sacc88rkacc88nsalmi_06.jpg88790-1280px-katanpacc88acc88_sacc88rkacc88nsalmi_06https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/88393-375px-jurmo-luokan_joukkojenkuljetusvene2c_7-8-2007.jpg88393-375px-jurmo-luokan_joukkojenkuljetusvene2c_7-8-2007https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/924ed-kustjagare_nylbr.jpg924ed-kustjagare_nylbrhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/e3f7d-9f9afd07f7430fa9028808e590e144fc3915ab47.jpge3f7d-9f9afd07f7430fa9028808e590e144fc3915ab47https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/6784f-cropped-logo-type.png6784f-cropped-logo-typehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/78cd4-hacc88meenmaa-luokka_uusimaa_05edit.jpg78cd4-hacc88meenmaa-luokka_uusimaa_05edithttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/e9e56-rauma.jpge9e56-rauma2023-12-30T18:49:10+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/01/19/corporal-frisk-a-chronicle-of-the-first-year/2023-12-30T18:49:06+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/01/27/traffic-patterns-on-the-blog/2023-12-30T18:49:03+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/02/02/the-finnish-naval-reserve-blue-hulls-and-expanded-capabilities/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/wpid-20150131_125551.jpgwpid-20150131_125551.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/wpid-sommarc3b6_merivoimien_vuosipc3a4ivc3a4_2014_02-jpg.jpegwpid-sommarö_merivoimien_vuosipäivä_2014_02.jpg.jpeg2023-12-30T18:48:59+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/02/07/replacing-the-capabilities-of-the-f-18cd-hornet-the-minor-candidates/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ska4348-1.jpg39-7Aircraft 39-7 is the demo aircraft for the future JAS 39F two-seater configuration. Source: Saabgroup.com/Stefan Kalm, copyright Saab AB2023-12-30T18:48:55+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/02/09/replacing-the-capabilities-of-the-f-18cd-hornet-the-major-candidates/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/tour-de-sky-2014-1076.jpgTour de Sky 2014 1076A representative for Lockheed Martin demonstrating the F-35 simulator to a Finnish Air Force pilot during last years Tour de Sky airshow in Oulu. Source: Author2023-12-30T18:48:51+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/03/25/blog-update/2023-12-30T18:48:48+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/03/26/spy-ships-and-naval-intelligence/2023-12-30T18:48:44+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/04/11/spitfire-vs-messerschmitt-bf-109/2023-12-30T18:48:40+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/04/22/a-very-brief-attempt-at-explaining-the-finnish-election-results/2023-12-30T18:48:36+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/04/28/red-april-the-harmaja-subhunt/2023-12-30T18:48:31+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/05/03/the-navies-of-the-baltic-sea/2023-12-30T18:48:26+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/05/22/corporal-frisks-guide-to-how-to-spell-aircrafts-correctly/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/raf.jpgRAFBritish aircraft designations: Not even RAF knows how to do it.2023-12-30T14:22:08+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/06/11/turku-airshow/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4518.jpgIMG_4518https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4506.jpgIMG_4506https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4483.jpgIMG_4483https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4451.jpgIMG_4451https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4420.jpgIMG_4420https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4419.jpgIMG_4419https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4405.jpgIMG_4405https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4398.jpgIMG_4398https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4394.jpgIMG_4394https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4380.jpgIMG_43802023-12-30T14:22:04+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/06/12/the-pacific-narrative/2023-12-30T14:22:00+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/06/29/the-hx-project-preliminary-report-pt-1-reports-politics-and-money/2023-12-30T14:21:56+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/06/30/the-hx-project-preliminary-report-pt-2-capabilities-and-fighters/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/tour-de-sky-2014-1080.jpgTour de Sky 2014 1080https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150606_155813.jpg20150606_1558132023-12-30T14:21:52+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/07/15/mta-2020-the-corvette-is-taking-shape/2023-12-30T14:21:48+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/07/18/mta-2020-propulsion-and-the-state-of-the-finnish-maritime-industry/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/mtu_codag_propulsion_system.jpgMTU_CODAG Propulsion System.jpgMTU-CODAG-Antriebssystem Als Systempartner entwickelt und liefert MTU auch komplette Antriebssysteme für Marine- und Behördenschiffe. Kombinierte Antriebssysteme aus Dieselmotoren und Gasturbinen (im Bild: MTU CODAG-Anlage) verbinden die Vorteile beider Antriebssysteme: Bei Langstreckenfahrten oder bei niedrigen Geschwindigkeiten laufen allein die Antriebsdiesel, während für Höchstgeschwindigkeiten die Gasturbine zugeschaltet werden kann. MTU CODAG Propulsion System As system partner, MTU also develops and delivers complete propulsion systems. Combined diesel engine and gas turbine propulsion systems combine the benefits of both propulsion systems (pictured: MTU CODAG system): for long-distance cruising or when traveling at low speed, the propulsion diesel engine only is used, whereas for high-speeds, the gas turbine can be added.2023-12-30T14:21:44+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/07/23/a-catalogue-of-arms-the-weapons-of-the-hx-project/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hx-weapons2.jpgHX-weaponshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hx-weapons1.jpgHX-weaponshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hx-weapons.jpgHX-weapons2023-12-30T14:21:40+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/07/27/sunken-midget-submarine-in-swedish-waters/2023-12-30T14:21:37+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/07/30/ocean-x-team-and-the-midget-submarine-that-wasnt/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/7023777.jpg70237772023-12-30T14:21:33+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/08/24/korean-sabre-rattling/2023-12-30T14:21:29+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/08/29/is-finland-about-to-betray-the-baltic-states/2023-12-30T14:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/09/26/mtalaivue-2020-who-forgot-the-marketing/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sveaborg.jpgSveaborghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/timeline-so-far.pngTimeline 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together2023-12-30T14:21:21+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/10/08/mta-2020-bigger-hulls-and-added-capabilities/2023-12-30T14:21:17+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/10/13/mh17-thoughts-upon-the-closing-of-the-story/2023-12-30T14:21:13+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/11/14/cest-un-acte-de-guerre-prayforparis/2023-12-30T14:21:09+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/11/17/united-we-stand/2023-12-30T14:21:05+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/11/24/su-24-down-in-syria/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/overflight.jpgOverflight2023-12-30T14:21:00+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/12/06/the-last-knight/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tuomas_gerdt_95.jpgtuomas_gerdt_95https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/45425.jpgJalkaväkeä taistelussa.Jalkaväkeä taistelussa.2023-12-30T14:20:57+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/12/14/the-future-finnish-air-force-pt-1-preliminary-letters-and-basic-trainers/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tour-de-sky-2014-010.jpgTour de Sky 2014 010https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/vinka-1.jpgVinka 12023-12-30T14:05:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/12/16/the-future-finnish-air-force-pt-2-two-fighters-for-the-air-force/2023-12-30T14:05:54+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/12/20/the-future-finnish-air-force-pt-3-from-the-lift-to-dedicated-light-combat/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ta-50-_group_display_in_rokaf_airbase.jpgta-50-_group_display_in_rokaf_airbasehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/british_aerospace_hawk_t1a2c_uk_-_air_force_an1700913.jpgbritish_aerospace_hawk_t1a2c_uk_-_air_force_an17009132023-12-30T14:05:50+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2015/12/26/fns-pohjanmaa-alfons-hakans-and-two-ministers-of-defence/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/mod-dscn1881.jpgMod DSCN1881https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/minelayer_pohjanmaa_suomenlinna_6.jpgminelayer_pohjanmaa_suomenlinna_62023-12-30T14:05:46+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/01/03/a-bk-16-and-a-not-so-secret-marina/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bk-16.jpgBK-162023-12-30T14:05:42+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/01/14/smoke-and-mirrors-finnish-defence-forces-spiralling-downwards/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/finnish_2s1_howitzer.jpgfinnish_2s1_howitzerhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jehu_class_u701_noco2014_01.jpgjehu_class_u701_noco2014_012023-12-30T14:05:38+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/02/14/a-visit-to-the-griffins-nest-the-plane/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/39e-underside.jpg39E 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Source: Wikimedia Commons/TSgt. Michael Ammons, USAFhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/3-2_cav_conducts_reconnaissance_training_in_latvia_160127-a-rs950-003.jpg3-2 CAV conducts reconnaissance training in LatviaA Stryker from the scout platoon of 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment training with the Latvian military in Adazi, Latvia, in Jan. 27, 2016. Source: Wikimedia Commons/U.S. Army photo by Capt. Jennifer Cruzhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/xa-180est_in_afghanistan.jpgxa-180est_in_afghanistan2023-12-30T14:05:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/03/17/estonia-leads-the-way/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/estonian_soldier_da-sd-06-03436_c1.jpgestonian_soldier_da-sd-06-03436_c12023-12-30T14:05:15+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/03/23/estonian-updates-2/2023-12-30T14:05:11+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/03/28/saab-gripen-seminar-2016/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4261.jpgIMG_42612023-12-30T14:05:07+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/04/01/f-35-and-the-cost-increase-that-really-wasnt/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/f-35c_lightning_ii_from_squadron_28vx29_23_prepares_to_launch_from_uss_dwight_d-_eisenhower.jpg151003-N-KK394-1102023-12-30T14:05:04+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/04/05/squadron-2020-made-for-the-finnish-coastline/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/laivue2020_uusi_logo.jpglaivue2020_uusi_logo2023-12-30T14:05:00+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/04/29/hx-marketing-videos-the-good-the-bad-and-the-stock-footage/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/virmalised.jpgvirmalisedPolar lights, what 60% of the world’s aircraft manufacturers think off when they hear the word “Finland”. 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Dassault CDG 8 sur le porte-avions Charles de Gaulle2023-12-30T14:03:59+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/07/01/the-real-joint-strike-fighter-the-legacy-of-the-mirage-iv/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ape_01-22.jpgAPe_01-22https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/033afa_070522_0139.jpgDassaulthttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ap_alx6967.jpgAP_ALX69672023-12-30T14:03:55+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/07/04/the-real-joint-strik-fighter-weaponry/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/b301_1384_gopro_vent_1r.jpgB301_1384_GoPro_Vent_1rhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2005280179.jpg© Dassault Aviation - V.Almansa2005280179.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sf_dsc_1121-1.jpgSF_DSC_1121-1https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/033afa_070522_0014.jpgDassaulthttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/033afa_070522_0018.jpgDassaulthttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2005061250.jpg© Dassault Aviation - V.Almansa2005061250.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sr_nkc7316.jpgSR_NKC7316Campagne d'essais du Rafale sur le porte-avions Charles de Gaulle (Photo Sébastien Rande / Dassault Aviation)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sr_nkc5373.jpgSR_NKC537318 mai 2012 : campagne d'essais Dassault CDG 8 sur le porte-avions Charles de Gaulle2023-12-30T14:03:51+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/07/08/the-real-joint-strike-fighter-our-next-fighter/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20110905_img_6228_87-0124_.jpg20110905_IMG_6228_87-0124_https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2014_09_07_payerne_09577_-1.jpg2014_09_07_Payerne_09577_-1https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ap_prx4948.jpgAP_PRX4948https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/aesa-rafale-april-2007.jpgAESA-Rafale-april-20072023-12-30T14:03:48+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/07/11/k9-thunder-a-korean-dog-with-bite/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/k10_arv.jpgk10_arvhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2ed8facebb391ec97aceb8ba8_k-9_eab8b0eb8f99ed9b88eba0a8_28739270654629.jpg2ed8facebb391ec97aceb8ba8_k-9_eab8b0eb8f99ed9b88eba0a8_28739270654629https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2010-11-25_ed95b4ebb391eb8c80_ec97b0ed8f89eb8f84_k-9ec82aceab2a9_28744557077829.jpg2010-11-25_ed95b4ebb391eb8c80_ec97b0ed8f89eb8f84_k-9ec82aceab2a9_287445570778292023-12-30T14:03:43+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/07/18/typhoon-starting-to-unlock-growth-potential/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rs38351_dp080112-lpr.jpgRS38351_DP080112-lprhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20070811_dsc_0352_zj923.jpg20070811_DSC_0352_ZJ9232023-12-30T14:03:38+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/07/22/milk-market-failures-and-an-mp/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/11412315_10204190314345058_223555561234496234_n.jpg11412315_10204190314345058_223555561234496234_n2023-12-30T14:03:34+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/07/24/the-battle-of-schmarden/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/mod-img_3027.jpgMod 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coverage Kaliningradhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sam-coverage-kaliningrad3.jpgSAM coverage Kaliningradhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/artillery-coverage-kaliningrad4.jpgArtillery coverage Kaliningradhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sam-coverage-kaliningrad2.jpgSAM coverage Kaliningradhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sam-coverage-kaliningrad1.jpgSAM coverage Kaliningradhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/artillery-coverage-kaliningrad3.jpgArtillery coverage Kaliningradhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/artillery-coverage-kaliningrad2.jpgArtillery coverage Kaliningradhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/artillery-coverage-kaliningrad1.jpgArtillery coverage Kaliningradhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bastion_-_innovationday2013part1-38.jpgbastion_-_innovationday2013part1-38https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/parkpatriot2015part8-10.jpgparkpatriot2015part8-1096L6E, one of the radars integrated with S-400. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Vitaly Kuzmin2023-12-30T14:03:18+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/08/13/exercises-and-a-lack-of-confidence-building-measures/2023-12-30T14:03:12+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/08/26/aar-operation-gudrun/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aar-parchim1.jpgAAR Parchimhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aar-aquila.jpgAAR Aquilahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aar-ground-battle1.jpgAAR ground battlehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aar-cap1.jpgAAR CAPhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aar-anti-cas1.jpgAAR anti-CAShttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aar-first-moves.jpgAAR first moveshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aar-ground-battle.jpgAAR ground battlehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aar-cap.jpgAAR CAPhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aar-sf.jpgAAR SFhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aar-gotland.jpgAAR Gotland2023-12-30T14:03:08+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/09/07/leopards-on-the-prowl/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tank_target_in_rovajc3a4rvi_jul1997.jpgtank_target_in_rovajc3a4rvi_jul1997https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4n_paraati_2016_15_panssariprikaati_leopard_2a6.jpglippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4n_paraati_2016_15_panssariprikaati_leopard_2a6https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/leopard_2l_lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4_2014_2.jpgleopard_2l_lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4_2014_2https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/finnish_leopard_2.jpgfinnish_leopard_22023-12-30T14:03:03+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/09/12/on-research-vessels-and-ais-tracking/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/js_tokachi_28de-21829_and_akademik_lavrentyev_in_the_sea_of_japan2c_-21_dec-_1987_a.jpgDN-ST-88-02528Akademik Strakhov's sistership Akademik M. A. Lavrentyev being intercepted by Japanese Chikugo class frigate JS Tokachi (DE-218) and the US Navy while operating in the Sea of Japan in 1987. Source: Wikimedia Commons/US Navy/PH2 (NAC) Paul Self2023-12-30T14:02:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/09/13/an-outstretched-hand/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4294.jpgimg_4294https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4278.jpgimg_4278https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4281.jpgimg_42812023-12-30T14:01:49+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/09/14/back-in-control/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20151107_jimcro01_sogdsc_6748.jpgSF 20151107 GotlandSpecialförbanden övar nationellt försvar på Gotland.2023-12-30T14:01:45+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/09/18/the-other-island/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bomarsund_taken_by_assault.jpgbomarsund_taken_by_assaulthttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/jehu_u707_lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4n_kalustoesittely_2016_7.jpgjehu_u707_lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4n_kalustoesittely_2016_72023-12-30T14:01:40+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/09/27/scandinavian-sniper-finnish-and-swedish-marksmen/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/13423823_1108941375795917_7169990015302048889_n.jpg13423823_1108941375795917_7169990015302048889_nA Finnish sniper from KAIPR securing a landing zone during exercise METSO 16. Source. Finnish Defence Forceshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/72c62_tarkkuuskivc3a4c3a4ri_85_lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4_2013.jpg72c62_tarkkuuskivc3a4c3a4ri_85_lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4_2013The last in a long line of Mosin-Nagant based rifles, the 7.62 TKIV 85. Source: Wikimedia Commons/MKFIhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/simo_hayha_honorary_rifle.pngsimo_hayha_honorary_rifleSimo Häyhä during the Winter War. Source: Wikimedia Commons/SA-Kuvahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20150830_matnys02_ajb_kfo_gotland_oplats_anfall_25.jpg20150830_matnys02_ajb_kfo_gotland_oplats_anfall_25A Swedish sniper from the army ranger battalion during an exercise in Gotland last year. Source: Mats Nyström/Försvarsmakten2023-12-30T14:01:36+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/10/03/the-finnish-investigation/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/aankomst_slachtoffers_mh17_foto_4.pngaankomst_slachtoffers_mh17_foto_4The third arrival of the bodies of MH 17 victims. The coffins were transported from Kharkov to the Eindhoven Air Base. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Hille Hillenga - defensie.nlhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/9k37_buk_m1_sa-11_gadfly.jpg9k37_buk_m1_sa-11_gadflyFinnish Buk-M1 TELAR with missiles mounted. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Finnish Defence Forceshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/mjyp5460.jpgmjyp5460President Niinistö and Foreign Minister Soini at the MH17 press conference. Source & copyright: Matti Porre/Tasavallan presidentin kanslia2023-12-30T14:01:32+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/10/05/funding-nemo/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pws7369-terc3a4vc3b6ity.jpg_pws7369-teravoityThe Patria Nemo mounted on the earlier U600/Jurmo/Watercat M12-class. Source: Patriahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20895.jpgPioneerejäPioneerejä2023-12-30T14:01:28+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/10/05/the-attack-on-swift/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14saar5helopad.jpg14saar5helopadSa'ar 5-class vessel. Note the white 'R2-D2' dome in front of the bridge, housing the CIWS. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Israeli Navy Spokespersonhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/firing_noor_missile_from_a_truck_launcher.jpgfiring_noor_missile_from_a_truck_launcherA Noor being fired from a truck mounted launcher during an Iranian exercise. Note search radar. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Mohammad Sadegh Heydari2023-12-30T14:01:23+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/10/08/air-and-sea-traffic-in-the-gulf-of-finland-6-october/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/qra-kuopio-rissala.jpgqra-kuopio-rissalahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/image_popup.jpgimage_popupAn intercept from last month where German Eurofighters identified a Russian Su-27. Note drop tanks and air-to-air missiles on Eurofighter, as well as lighter missile load on Su-27 compared to what was carried this time. Source: Bundeswehrhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/0654a27464b32bb4005150007b6e77636d292845.jpg0654a27464b32bb4005150007b6e77636d292845The flight path of the first intruder in red, the track of the second intruder in blue, and the extent of Finnish airspace in green. Source: Rajavartiolaitoshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/su-27_armament.jpgDD-ST-88-09324https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ilmav_tunnistus_su27-2-press_20161007.jpgilmav_tunnistus_su27-2-press_20161007The second intruder. Sourece: Puolustusvoimat https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ilmav_tunnistus-su27-press_20161007.jpgilmav_tunnistus-su27-press_201610072023-12-30T14:01:18+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/10/18/the-quest-for-mto-xx/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/naval_strike_missile_launch_from_uss_coronado_28lcs-429_in_september_2014.jpg140923-N-MB306-007A NSM being test-fired from LCS USS Coronado. Source: Wikimedia Commons/US Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary D. Bellhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/agm-84_harpoon_launched_from_uss_leahy_28cg-1629.jpgDN-SC-83-07010A Harpoon missile blasts off from a US cruiser. Source: Wikimedia Commons/DoDhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sisu_sk242_mto_85m_lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4_2013_3.jpgsisu_sk242_mto_85m_lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4_2013_3The Finnish truck-based launcher mounting the MTO 85M. Source: Wikimedia Commons/MKFIhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/raahe_rbs-15_lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4_2013_2.jpgraahe_rbs-15_lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4_2013_2The MTO 85M canister mounted onboard a Rauma-class FAC. Source: Wikimedia Commons/MKFI2023-12-30T14:01:13+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/10/22/further-developments-of-squadron-2020/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/screenshot-2016-10-19-at-23-00-07.pngscreenshot-2016-10-19-at-23-00-07Propeller testing for Squadron 2020 showing cavitation on the propeller tips. Source: Finnish Defence Force / Insinööriupseeriliittohttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/nansen-oto75mm-2006-07-031.jpgnansen-oto75mm-2006-07-03176 mm OTO Melara Super Rapid of the Norwegian Nansen-class frigates. A possible future Finnish deck gun? Source: Wikimedia Commons/Ketilhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/nansen-oto75mm-2006-07-03.jpgnansen-oto75mm-2006-07-03https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/qheab33.jpgqheab33All four sisters moving on row in their home waters. Source: Finnish Defence Forces / Insinööriupseeri 2016https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/iwjcvnp.jpgiwjcvnpOne of the new renders, showing the refined corvette concept. Source: Finnish Defence Forces / Insinööriupseeriliitto2023-12-30T14:01:09+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/10/24/meripuolustuspaiva-2016-maritime-defense-day/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4829.jpgimg_4829https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4839.jpgimg_4839https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4915.jpgimg_4915https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4914.jpgimg_49142023-12-30T14:01:02+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/11/05/the-english-grave/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_2671-1.jpgimg_2671-1https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_2671.jpgimg_2671https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/englantilainen_barkassi.jpgenglantilainen_barkassiThe captured launch today in the English Park in Kokkola. Locally it is often said to be the only Royal Navy vessel still in 'enemy' hands, though that notion is false. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Jukka Kolppanen2023-12-30T14:00:57+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/11/17/the-anti-ship-atacms-and-finland/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/firing_high_mobility_artillery_rocket_systems.jpgfiring_high_mobility_artillery_rocket_systems3rd Field Artillery Regiment fire two rounds from their High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) in support of a fire coordination exercise for an element of 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd ID. Source: US Army/Sgt. Christopher Gaylord Date via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/atacmsmay2006.jpgatacmsmay2006An ATACMS being launched, clearly showing the massive size of the missile compared to the launch vehicle. Source: US Armyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/13179369_1097273690296019_7074903363044217425_n.jpg13179369_1097273690296019_7074903363044217425_nA Finnish 298 RSRAKH 06 ( M270A1 MLRS) moving into position in typical Finnish terrain. Source: Maavoimat2023-12-30T14:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/11/18/tkrb-coastal-defense-in-swedish/2023-12-30T14:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/11/28/iph-216/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/reload.jpgreloadhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/gun-crew.jpggun-crewhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/stinger.jpgstingerhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/flash.jpgflashhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/firing-line.jpgfiring-linehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/hq.jpghqhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/kraz.jpgkraz2023-12-30T14:00:45+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/12/05/bmp-2m-going-for-fifty/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/crffze3waaaer8x.jpgcrffze3waaaer8xA Polish BMP-1 (local designation BWP-1) demonstrates the cramped nature of the low BMP-1/2 hull. To add to crew comfort, there are fuel tanks inside the rear door. Source: Polish DoDhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/an_infantry_tank_near_ruins_of_donetsk_international_airport-_eastern_ukraine2c_20_june_2015.jpgAn infantry tank near ruins of Donetsk International Airport. EaThe original BMP-1 still soldier in on in many parts of the world. Here a vehicle takes part in the fighting over the Donetsk International Airport in Ukraine two years ago. Source: Mstyslav Chernov/Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/11796273_950075705015819_3704370407870092181_n.jpg11796273_950075705015819_3704370407870092181_nThe modernised BMP-2M showing of its Berberys camouflage system, new sights atop the 30 mm gun, wire-cutter, and the storage boxes mounted externally on the rear part of the hull. Source: Maavoimathttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/soviet_big_7.jpgsoviet_big_7US educational poster from the Cold War showing the Soviet 'Big 7'. Note the BMP-1 being described as providing "Mobility, firepower and troop protection excellent by U.S. standards". Source: DoD via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T14:00:41+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/12/12/an-analysis-flawed/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/boeing_p-8a_poseidon_168763_282643680970229.jpgboeing_p-8a_poseidon_168763_282643680970229Boeing P-8 Poseidon, ranking 'High' on the Coolness-scale, and 'Low' on the Bang-for-buck-in-Baltic-Sea-scale. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Trevor Hannanthttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/giraffe_afb-radar.jpggiraffe_afb-radarAn example of a seagull-spotting radar, the Giraffe AMB. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Duch.Sebhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/uss_fort_worth_28lcs-329_at_sea_off_hawaii_in_november_2014.jpgArmy 25th Combat Aviation Brigade earns deck landing qualifications abaord Littoral Combat Ship USS Fort Worth (LCS-3)USS Forth Worht (LCS-3), looking too much like a warship for its own good. Source: Wikimedia COmmons/U.S. Navy/MCS 2nd Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos2023-12-30T14:00:36+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/12/19/hussars-heading-east/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/premier_tusk_w_1wbpanc_280229.jpgpremier_tusk_w_1wbpanc_280229PT-91 Twardy of the 1st Brigade. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Polish MoDhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/screenshot-2016-12-18-at-15-24-23.pngscreenshot-2016-12-18-at-15-24-23Major roads in Northeastern Poland (including planned expansions). Source: Wikimedia Commons/Sliwershttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/vistula_river_map.pngvistula_river_mapThe Vistula basin covering the eastern parts of Poland would play a major role in influencing any operations in the area. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Kmusser2023-12-30T14:00:32+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/12/21/putins-undeclared-war-a-look-at-bellingcats-artillery-investigation/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rszo_smertch.jpgrszo_smertchThe russian BM-30 Smerch is identifiable on satellite pictures due its size compared to earlier systems. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Digrhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/screenshot-2016-12-21-at-16-01-02.pngscreenshot-2016-12-21-at-16-01-02Perhaps the single most damning picture in the report: Presenting all the cases where it has been possible to directly link artillery targets to Russian units firing. Source: Bellingcat2023-12-30T14:00:07+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/01/01/happy-new-year-2017/2023-12-30T14:00:02+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/01/04/guest-blog-patria-amv-in-homeland-defence/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sib712_inbr_20140529_kab.jpgsib712_inbr_20140529_kabSoldiers from 712. company training in an urban environment with their AMVs. Source: Kalle Bendroth/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/140215-brigc-90.jpg140215-brigc-90CV 9040 is the main infantry fighting vehicle for the Swedish armoured units. Source: Mats Carlsson/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pansarterrc3a4ngbil_360_revinge_2015-6.jpgpansarterrc3a4ngbil_360_revinge_2015-6In Swedish service the AMV's main weapon is a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun in the Kongsberg Protector RWS. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Jorchr2023-12-30T13:59:57+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/01/05/article-546-finnish-officers-under-pressure/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1973_-_yya25_anniversary_stamp.jpg1973_-_yya25_anniversary_stampStamp from a time when it wasn't suitable to mention NATO. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Posti- ja telelaitos2023-12-30T13:59:52+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/01/19/the-best-artillery-in-europe/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15085718_1233562746667112_4847762063322006977_n.jpg15085718_1233562746667112_4847762063322006977_nFirst firing of the 155 mm BONUS Mk II 'smart' anti-tank round at MVH2016. Source: Maavoimat.fi2023-12-30T13:59:48+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/01/30/vampire/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/noor_in_military_drill_at_southeastern_coasts_of_makran_01.jpgnoor_in_military_drill_at_southeastern_coasts_of_makran_01Iranian-made Noor/C-802 anti-ship missile being fired. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Erfan Koucharihttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/screenshot-2017-01-30-at-21-16-04.pngscreenshot-2017-01-30-at-21-16-04The first shot of the vessel, showing its starboard side. Note long and thin mast, tilted rear part of the stack, and Crotale-launcher on rear superstructure, all of which are characteristic for the Al Madinah. Note also helicopter on deck.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/screenshot-2017-01-30-at-21-22-32.pngscreenshot-2017-01-30-at-21-22-32Still from the video, showing the moment of impact.2023-12-30T13:59:44+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/02/13/hx-trumped/2023-12-30T13:59:39+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/02/16/midget-submarines-at-kalbadagrund/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screenshot-2017-02-15-at-22-39-19.pngscreenshot-2017-02-15-at-22-39-19Detail of the map from the armistice agreement showing the area to be leased to the Soviet Union. Note Helsinki in the upper right corner. Via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/kleinstuboot_seehund.gifkleinstuboot_seehundSource: Uwe Ernst/Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screenshot-2017-02-14-at-22-01-05.pngscreenshot-2017-02-14-at-22-01-05https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/screenshot-2017-02-14-at-22-00-49.pngscreenshot-2017-02-14-at-22-00-492023-12-30T13:59:34+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/02/26/white-papers-dark-prospects/2023-12-30T13:59:30+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/03/09/has-the-f-35-gone-to-war/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/israeli_f-35_adir_delivery_flight_28229.jpgAir Mobility Command enables delivery of Israel’s first F-35sOne of the first two F-35's being refuelled by a Tennessee Air National Guard KC-135 During their trans-Atlantic flight. Source: U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Erik D. Anthony via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:59:26+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/03/21/flotilla-2020-a-strategic-acquistion/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/screenshot-2017-03-21-at-19-53-11.pngScreenshot 2017-03-21 at 19.53.11The 7 meter long and 900 kg heavy hull model is pushed through the ice as part of the test program. Source: Finnish MoDhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/screenshot-2017-03-21-at-19-52-23.pngScreenshot 2017-03-21 at 19.52.23An infographic depicting the timeline for all major surface units, including schedule service date, MLU, decommisiong, as well as roles and capabilities. Source: Finnish MoD2023-12-30T13:59:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/04/05/hx-update-q1-2017/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_0129.jpgIMG_01292023-12-30T13:59:16+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/04/09/9-april-1940-reclaiming-the-initiative/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/norwegian_army_colt_heavy_machine_gun_at_the_narvik_front.jpgnorwegian_army_colt_heavy_machine_gun_at_the_narvik_frontA Norwegian Colt M/27 machine-gun, a localized version of the Browning M1917 in 7.92 mm. This was together with 81 mm mortars the only heavy weapon available to Hannevig's regiment. Source: Wikimedia Commons https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/oscarsborg_fortress_under_air_attack2c_9_april2c_1940.jpgoscarsborg_fortress_under_air_attack2c_9_april2c_1940Oscarsborg fortress under air attack by Luftwaffe bombers on 9 April 1940, after the sinking of the Blücher. Source: Norwegian Defence Forces via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:59:13+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/04/14/9k33-osa-in-vladivostok/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/august_152c_2013_military_parade_in_warsaw_dsc_2512.jpgaugust_152c_2013_military_parade_in_warsaw_dsc_25129T217 missile transporter and loader. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Wistulahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screenshot-2017-04-15-at-00-36-24.pngScreenshot 2017-04-15 at 00.36.24https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screenshot-2017-04-14-at-23-57-40.pngScreenshot 2017-04-14 at 23.57.40https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screenshot-2017-04-15-at-00-10-18.pngScreenshot 2017-04-15 at 00.10.18https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screenshot-2017-04-14-at-23-55-21.pngScreenshot 2017-04-14 at 23.55.21https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screenshot-2017-04-14-at-23-56-59.pngScreenshot 2017-04-14 at 23.56.59https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/patriot_park_in_kubinka_282015-06-1929_63.jpgpatriot_park_in_kubinka_282015-06-1929_639K33 Osa-AKM. Source: Wikimedia Commons/DonSimon2023-12-30T13:59:09+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/04/28/under-scottish-skies-selling-the-typhoon/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/john-bromehead.jpgJohn Bromeheadhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mark-parkinson.jpgMark Parkinson2023-12-30T13:59:04+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/04/30/under-scottish-skies-red-flag-and-the-middle-east/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cooper-under-plane1.jpgCooper under planehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cooper-under-plane.jpgCooper under planehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/typhoon-320.jpgTyphoon 320https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/godfrey.jpgGodfrey2023-12-30T13:58:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/05/05/under-scottish-skies-air-superiority/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cooper-and-media.jpgCooper and mediahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cooper.jpgCooperhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/scottish-mountains.jpgScottish mountains2023-12-30T13:58:52+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/05/11/strategic-depth-and-alliances/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_7396.jpgimg_7396https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_7397.jpgimg_73972023-12-30T13:58:48+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/05/13/guest-post-additional-thoughts-regarding-the-strategic-depth-issue/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20150311_jimcro01_nordefco_dsc1303.jpg20150311_jimcro01_nordefco_dsc1303The Nordic ministers of defence visiting Swedish Kallax AFB during an exercise back in 2015. In the background a Finnish F/A-18C Hornet stands next to a Swedish JAS 39C Gripen. Source: Jimmy Croona/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ilmave_hnmlu2_2015_09_30.jpgilmave_hnmlu2_2015_09_30Finnish F/A-18C Hornet in MLU 2 configuration. Source: FiAF2023-12-30T13:58:16+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/05/16/under-scottish-skies-the-path-forward/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/smith.jpgSmithhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pair-of-tiffies.jpgPair of Tiffieshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/godfrey-talking.jpgGodfrey talking2023-12-30T13:58:10+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/05/21/guest-post-a-picture-in-moscow/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/inl25c325a4gg_17_2017_bild01.jpginl25c325a4gg_17_2017_bild01Map courtesy of Jägarchefenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image5.pngimageSwedish corvette HSwMS Sundsvall (K24) entering the civilian port of Kokkola during a joint exercise in 2010. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image4.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image3.pngimageLocation of Jämtland (left) and Västernorrland (right), likely transit areas of the forward-deployed USMC brigade if the port of Gävle is to be used.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image2.pngimagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image1.pngimageSundsvall/Midlanda airport. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Felix Wikströmhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image.pngimage2023-12-30T13:58:05+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/05/26/naval-air-defence-the-finnish-way/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18622116_1054554321344773_5309318298084793824_n.jpg18622116_1054554321344773_5309318298084793824_nhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/tornio202620hanko20ii.jpgTornioHankoIIhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/uusimaa203.jpgUusimaa(3)2023-12-30T13:58:01+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/06/02/review-joint-force-harrier/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/harrier_testing_in_the_rain_mod_45149681.jpgHarrier Testing in the RainA Harrier from 800 NAS in Afghanistan with engines running whilst a ground crew member inspects it. Picture taken during detachment covered in book. Source: POA(Phot) Sean Clee via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cover-jpg-rendition-460-707.pngcover-jpg-rendition-460-7072023-12-30T13:57:54+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/06/18/the-new-bug-in-town-back-in-the-game/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/block-3.jpgBlock 3https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/super-bug-formation.jpgSuper Bug Formation2023-12-30T13:57:50+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/06/20/the-new-bug-in-town-versions-for-finland/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cag-bird.jpgCAG birdThe CAG-bird of VFA-103 'Jolly Rogers'. The squadron operates two-seat F/A-18F, with a focus on different kinds of ground attack missions where a second crew member comes in handy. For Finland, a small number of F/A-18F would likely be acquired for advanced training, with a secondary fighter/strike tasking. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ea-18g_of_vaq-130_on_catapult_of_uss_dwight_d-_eisenhower_28cvn-6929_on_3_september_2016.jpgUSS Dwight D. Eisenhower DeploymentA colorful EA-18G Growler of Electronic Attack Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) "Zappers" onboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Arabian Sea. The squadron operated in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operations against ISIS. Note the large jammer on the centreline station, the carriage of which is one of the distinguishing features of the Growler compared to the baseline F/A-18F. Source: USN / Seaman Dartez C. Williams via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:57:44+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/07/05/the-new-bug-in-town-navy-fighters-ashore/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/18952886_1451536471576994_5050027869021748781_n.jpg18952886_1451536471576994_5050027869021748781_nTwo visiting F/A-18E (right) and F/A-18F (left) Super Hornets at Tampere-Pirkkala AFB for trials and familiarisation flights a few weeks ago. Source: Finnish Air Force2023-12-30T13:57:41+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/07/11/an-sdv-goes-gavle/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/gc3a4vle-skiss.jpgGävle skissA rough skiss of the general dimensions of the anomaly based on the imagery released by SVT. The object seems to cast a shadow towards one of the sides, which according to my understanding is normal for this kind of sounding equipment. Source: Own work2023-12-30T13:57:36+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/08/06/a-gust-from-the-south/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dassault-aviation-v-almansa.jpg© Dassault Aviation - V. AlmansaA Rafale undergoing landing gear tests during maintenance. Picture courtesy of © Dassault Aviation - V. Almansa.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/18813271_1440381926025782_2824377643562710785_n.jpg18813271_1440381926025782_2824377643562710785_n2023-12-30T13:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/08/15/a-squadron-from-the-north/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/d0a4d180d0b5d0b3d0b0d182_22d090d0b4d0bcd0b8d180d0b0d0bb_d09cd0b0d0bad0b0d180d0bed0b222.jpgd0a4d180d0b5d0b3d0b0d182_22d090d0b4d0bcd0b8d180d0b0d0bb_d09cd0b0d0bad0b0d180d0bed0b222Source: Mil.ru via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/vice_admiral_kulakov-2.jpgvice_admiral_kulakov-2Source: Brian Burnell via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/c2abd09cd0b0d180d188d0b0d0bb_d0a3d181d182d0b8d0bdd0bed0b2c2bb.jpgc2abd09cd0b0d180d188d0b0d0bb_d0a3d181d182d0b8d0bdd0bed0b2c2bbSource: Mil.ru via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dfrqt2ew0aawg8l.jpgdfrqt2ew0aawg8lSource: FLVFOT, Flyvevåbnets Taktiske Stabhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/hieronymus_bosch_051.jpghieronymus_bosch_051Hieronymus Bosch: "The Conjurer" (via Wikimedia Commons)2023-12-30T13:57:24+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/08/28/collisions-at-sea/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/us_navy_110203-n-9818v-091_cmdr-_dennis_velez2c_commanding_officer_of_the_guided-missile_destroyer_uss_fitzgerald_28ddg_62292c_mans_the_helm.jpg110203-N-9818V-091The helm of the USS Fitzgerald, manned by Cmdr. Velez, then commanding officer of the destroyer. Source: U.S. Navy photo by MCS 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/fitzgerald_collision_diagram.pngfitzgerald_collision_diagramUSN illustration of the collision between USS Fitzgerald and the ACX Crystal. Via Wikimedia Commons.2023-12-30T13:57:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/08/31/zapad-2017-artillery-to-vitebsk/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/screenshot-2017-08-31-at-20-43-53.pngScreenshot 2017-08-31 at 20.43.53The position of the cameraman on the Yandex map. Note the location of the apothecary and Magazin No.127 and Nochnoy Ekspress.2023-12-30T13:57:16+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/09/10/no-country-for-old-tanks/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170613155441-299ae7fc-me.jpg20170613155441-299ae7fc-meChallengers taking part in exercise Sabre Strike -17 in Estonia in June this year. Source: Mil.eehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/17190912_642082169330270_9070707487876115050_n.jpg17190912_642082169330270_9070707487876115050_nSoldiers of the Estonian Kuperjanovi jalaväepataljon practicing urban operations. The battalion is attached to Estonia's 2. Infantry brigade, destined for operations in the central/southern parts of the country. Source: Kuperjanovi jalaväepataljon FB-pagehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/british_chieftain_tanks.jpegDF-ST-91-05759The original Berlin Brigade pattern on the British Chieftains. Source: US DoD picture via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21034226_697636900435845_3469491931821800034_n.jpg21034226_697636900435845_3469491931821800034_nSource: Royal Tank Regimenthttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bundesarchiv_bild_101i-022-2924-142c_russland2c_unternehmen_22zitadelle222c_fahrzeuge.jpgRussland, Unternehmen "Zitadelle", FahrzeugeQuintessential tank country, German units on the move during Operation Zitadelle, the Battle of Kursk. Source: Federal German Archives via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:57:12+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/09/22/aurora-17-to-aid-a-brother/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21557443_1561424523880931_1821288284770093577_n.jpg21557443_1561424523880931_1821288284770093577_nSource: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21558593_1560388547317862_9212267047113129543_n.jpg21558593_1560388547317862_9212267047113129543_nPart of the Finnish Rapid Deployment Forces of the Pori Brigade being flown out in the Heavy Airlift Wing C-17. The RDF are also part of the recently established readiness units. In these, conscripts volunteering to serve longer and in a more demanding position are part of the first line of defence and wear the brand-new winged arrow patch as a testimony. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170913_astamt01_aurora_mediadag008.jpg20170913_astamt01_AURORA_mediadag008Source: Astrid Amtén Skage/Forsvarsmakten2023-12-30T13:57:07+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/09/25/return-to-gavle/2023-12-30T13:57:03+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/09/26/missiles-and-machining/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ss-9_scarp_r36.jpgDD-ST-84-07752The RD-250 engines of a Soviet R-36 ICBM. This design seems to be related to the engine of the Hwasong-12 and Hwasong-14 missiles in the North Korean missile program. Source: US DoD via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/atlas-5e_rocket.jpgatlas-5e_rocketAn Atlas ICBM in their later form being used as orbital launchers. Source: RyanCrierie via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/plevna-sali_1932.jpgplevna-sali_1932Picture of a centralised flat belt drive powering a weavery in the early 1930's. Via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:56:02+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/10/02/reflections-on-catalonia/2023-12-30T13:55:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/10/07/little-green-tanks/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dsc6912.jpg_DSC6912Reservists of Keski-Pohjanmaan Maakuntakomppania (the local volunteer company of central Ostrobothnia) stretching their legs during exercise PAUHA16 at the Vattaja exercise area. Picture courtesy of Jouko Liikanenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/21314325_1549657928390924_5787679970707339371_n.jpg21314325_1549657928390924_5787679970707339371_n'Local' Leopard 2A4 during the exercise KYMI217. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/21272445_1549789501711100_8802233282886869167_n.jpg21272445_1549789501711100_8802233282886869167_nDifferent authorities combine to take care of a mass casualty incident during exercise KAJAANI17. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/21462749_1549789671711083_5717994820903822253_n.jpg21462749_1549789671711083_5717994820903822253_nSoldiers of KAIPR readiness unit providing personal protection to the mayor of Kajaani during exercise KAJAANI17. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21430232_1549657408390976_1211566724575369577_n.jpg21430232_1549657408390976_1211566724575369577_nThe Finnish readiness units taking part in the local defence exercise KYMI217. Note winged arrow-patch marking the readiness unit and the dismounted tanker. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/17190630_1355480651141987_3198120764732214784_n.jpg17190630_1355480651141987_3198120764732214784_nSoldiers taking positions before storming the control tower. Note the use of personal two-way simulators, showing that it is a full-scale exercise with an enemy that shoots back. Source: Maavoimat FB2023-12-30T13:55:54+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/10/12/fall-colours-and-bugs/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/take-off.jpgTake-offThe fighting doesn't stop just because the night falls, and the fighters head of into the darkness. Source: Authorhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ladder.jpgLadderThe integrated ladder of the Hornet folds out from under the port leadin-edge wing extension. Though the Finnish Hornets have taken up the air-to-ground mission following MLU2, the pair arriving sported a light air superiority load with wingmounted AIM-9X Sidewinders and empty underwing twin-racks for the AIM-120 AMRAAM. Source: Authorhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/refuel.jpgRefuelThe fighter is undertaking a 'hot' refuelling, keeping the engines running throughout the procedure. Source: Authorhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/landing.jpgLandingA Finnish F/A-18C Hornet touching down at the civilian Kokkola-Pietarsaari airport in the evening rain. Source: Authorhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/taxi.jpgTaxiA Finnish F/A-18C Hornet taxiing at Kokkola-Pietarsaari airport in Kruunupyy. Source: Author2023-12-30T13:55:50+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/10/21/cruise-missiles-for-hx/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/f-35c_testing_separationg_with_agm-154.jpg160323-N-ZZ999-110An F-35C Lighting II conducts separation tests of an AGM-154 JSOW. The white dots are photo calibration markings. Source: U.S. Navy photo by Dane Wiedmann via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/taurus-kepd.jpgTaurus KEPDTaurus KEPD 350 displayed together with the JAS 39D Gripen at the Tour de Sky airshow in Kuopio, Finland, back in 2016. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/17991321_1397309040333071_9165776923558989985_o.jpg17991321_1397309040333071_9165776923558989985_oFinnish F/A-18C Hornet upgraded to the MLU2-standard displaying AIM-9X and AIM-120C air-to-air missiles as well as JDAM and AGM-158 JASSM air-to-surface weapons. Source: Ilmavoimathttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/da00022812_m.jpg© Alex ParingauxA Rafale C in flight equiped with wingtip Mica IR air-to-air missiles, 2000 ltr drop tank on inboard station and SCALP-EG (Storm Shadow in British service) cruise missile on the outer station. Source: © Alex Paringaux courtesy of Dassault Aviation2023-12-30T13:55:45+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/10/29/finnish-recognition-of-catalan-independence/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/los_estudiantes2c_contra_unas_elecciones_autonc3b3micas.jpgESTUDIANS CONTRA EL 155Source: Jordi Rovira via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:55:41+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/11/06/orlands-new-birds/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171103tk_i7358.jpg20171103tk_I7358One of rland's new birds resting at their new home. Source: Torbjørn Kjosvold / Forsvarethttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/orl171103hh_016.jpgFirst Aircraft ArrivalMottak av de første F-35 til Ørland flystasjon To F-16 B fra 338 skv Ørland møtte flyene i det de kom inn norsk luftrom / The 3 first F-35 aircraft arrive in Norway, they where met by Norwegian F-16 when they entered Norwegian air spacehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/prh17-14330-0018.jpgPRH17-14330-0018RNoAF F-35A before take off from Fort Worth for the 10+ hour flight to their new home in Norway. Source: Lockheed Martin / Forsvaret2023-12-30T13:55:38+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/11/10/review-2017-war-with-russia/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/30230942.jpg302309422023-12-30T13:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/11/12/meripuolustuspaiva-2017-maritime-defence-day/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_8375.jpgimg_8375https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_8378.jpgimg_8378https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_8351.jpgimg_83512023-12-30T13:55:30+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/11/21/byot-bring-your-own-turret/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_8416.jpgArmy innovation – ASLAV replacement vehicle trialsA BAE Systems Australia Patria AMV35 combat reconnaissance vehicle drives onto the heavy vehicle deck of the Royal Australian Navy amphibious ship HMAS Canberra during a series of trials at Fleet Base East in Sydney on 6 December 2016.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4n_2017_paraati_093_patria_amv_xa-360_ps_645-250.jpglippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4n_2017_paraati_093_patria_amv_xa-360_ps_645-250Finnish Patria AMV with a remote weapons station sporting a heavy machine gun. Sourec: Wikimedia Commons/MKFIhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/badger-infanteriegevegsvoertuig2c_c2c_waterkloof_lugmagbasis.jpgbadger-infanteriegevegsvoertuig2c_c2c_waterkloof_lugmagbasisSouth African Badger with MCT-30. Source: Wikimedia Commons/JMKhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/patria_amv_1.jpgpatria_amv_1Slovenian Svarun with UT30. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Andrej Jakobčičhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kto_rosomak.jpgkto_rosomakPolish Rosomak with HITFIST turret. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Jurij2023-12-30T13:55:26+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/11/25/guest-post-accuracy-of-freefall-aerial-bombing/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171125_211208.png20171125_211208Summary of the data found in the literature study. There’s a lot of variance.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171125_211247.png20171125_211247https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/null10.pngnullhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/null9.pngnullhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/null8.pngnullhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/null7.pngnullhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/null6.pngnullhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/null5.pngnullhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/null4.pngnullhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/null3.pngnull2023-12-30T13:55:21+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/12/16/permanent-waves/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/210543_700b_v1.jpg210543_700b_v12023-12-30T13:55:13+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/12/23/misu-the-green-cat/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/pmpv.jpgPMPVThe Protolab PMPV 'MISU'. Photo: Tero Tuominen (@TeroTweet)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/24296342_1632047283485321_6452965398282440833_n.jpg24296342_1632047283485321_6452965398282440833_nA Pasi in action during large-scale exercise UUSIMAA 2017. Source: Maavoimat FB2023-12-30T13:55:09+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/12/31/2017-in-review/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20170712_223621.png20170712_223621Giving my comments on the Gävle submarine-incident at a gas station in Tornio. Something I didn't expect when starting blogging a few years ago.2023-12-30T13:55:06+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/01/05/saab-bound-for-naval-grand-slam/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/18699896_1058538577613014_610446093282984977_n.jpg18699896_1058538577613014_610446093282984977_nThe newest of the four Hamina-class vessels, FNS Pori ('83'), underway. Source: Merivoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/13266107_825964914203716_103010983375369993_n.jpg13266107_825964914203716_103010983375369993_nJehu-class landing craft with a Trackfire RWS on top of the superstructure. For the landing crafts the usual mount is either a 12.7 mm NSV or a 40 mm GMG, with a 7.62 mm PKM as a co-axial weapon. Source: Merivoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/pcg-hamina-2015.jpgPCG Hamina 2015Leadship of the class FNS Hamina ('80') two years ago. Note forward 57 mm main gun. Source: Merivoimat FB2023-12-30T13:55:01+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/01/23/beyond-nasams/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4n_paraati_2014_080_panssariprikaati_nasams_taistelunjohtokeskus.jpglippujuhlan_pc3a4ivc3a4n_paraati_2014_080_panssariprikaati_nasams_taistelunjohtokeskusThis unremarkable looking little truck is the Fire Distribution Centre (FDC), i.e. the 'brains' of the NASAMS II. Source: MKFI/Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rafael_spyder_sam_system.jpgrafael_spyder_sam_systemThe launcher of the Israeli SPYDER-MR system. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Pritishp333https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/aster.jpgASTERA French SAMP/T launcher being readied. Picture from Swedish exercise Aurora 17 last year. Source: Astrid Amtén Skage/Forsvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20170913_astamt01_aurora_mediadag011.jpg20170913_astamt01_AURORA_mediadag011A Patriot battery from the US Army deployed in Sweden during exercise Aurora 17 last autumn. Source: Astrid Amtén Skage/Forsvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/24300933_1631140310242685_5422317108702860968_n.jpg24300933_1631140310242685_5422317108702860968_nThe firing unit of the NASAMS, sporting six canister mounted AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/army2016demo-073.jpgarmy2016demo-073An Iskander TEL raising one of its missiles into firing position. Source: Vitaly Kuzmin via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:54:56+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/01/29/hamina-does-the-classics/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/40mk4.jpg40Mk4The Bofors 40 mm Mk.4 turret. Source: courtesy of BAE Systems2023-12-30T13:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/02/07/no-finnish-harpoon-essm-order-at-least-for-now/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/essm_launch_m02006120700079.jpgessm_launch_m02006120700079ESSM leaving a Mk 41 cell. Source: US Navy via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:54:28+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/02/10/f-16-down-in-israel/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/f-16i-1.jpgF-16I 1An F-16I 'Sufa' in the colours of the 107th "Knights of the Orange Tail" squadron at the Israeli Air Force Museum. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/lockheed_martin_f-16d_barak2c_israel_-_air_force_jp7236319.jpglockheed_martin_f-16d_barak2c_israel_-_air_force_jp7236319F-16D 'Barak' from The Valley Squadron. Source: Aldo Bidini via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:54:24+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/02/14/a-little-something-about-jagare/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20160416_jimcro01_ajb_keb_bergsutbildning_275.jpgFjällutbildning 20160415 KebnekaiseAll Swedish rangers get basic mountain warfare training, provided by the officers of the dedicated Mountain Platoon. Source: Jimmy Croona/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20160927_jimcro01_ajb_dsc6867.jpgAJB 20160927 ArvidsjaurA ranger squad from the Ranger Battalion in terrain typical to Northern Sweden. Source: Jimmy Croona/Försvarsmakten2023-12-30T13:54:19+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/02/23/ballistic-missile-defence-for-pohjanmaa/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/uss_donald_cook_28ddg-7529_tomahawk_launch.jpgOperation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate IraqÕs weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein.Mk 41 Strike length launchers in action, as the destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) fires a TLAM cruise missile against Iraqi targets in 2003. Source: US Navy via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screenshot-2018-02-22-at-22-14-13.pngScreenshot 2018-02-22 at 22.14.13Concept render showing the key combat systems of the vessel. Note the placement of the surface-to-air missiles. Source: Finnish MoD2023-12-30T13:54:15+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/03/03/of-helicopters-and-high-costs/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20150319_alekar04_hkp16_last_129.jpg20150319_alekar04_Hkp16_last_129https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/nh-90-on-show.jpgNH 90 on showhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/choppers.jpgChoppers2023-12-30T13:54:11+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/04/15/syrian-strikes/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/unnamed.pngunnamedBDA pictures of the Him Shinshar. Source: Pentagonhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/uss_higgins_ddg-76.jpguss_higgins_ddg-76USS Higgins (DDG 76) which launched the strikes from the Persian Gulf. Source: US Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Frederick McCahanhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/flickr_-_official_u-s-_navy_imagery_-_uss_california_at_sea_during_sea_trials.jpgUSS California at sea during sea trials.Virgina-class SSN underway. Source: Chris Oxley/U.S. Navy via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/screenshot-2018-04-15-at-08-55-51.pngScreenshot 2018-04-15 at 08.55.51Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Monterey (CG-61) launching TLAM missiles from the Red Sea. Source: US NAvy via USNIhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fremm-aquitaine-3-c-marine-nationale.jpgfremm-aquitaine-3-c-marine-nationaleFREMM-class frigate Aquitaine (D650), likely the vessel that fired the MdCN missiles. Source: Marine Nationalhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ea-6b_prowler_162230.jpgVMAQ-2 Transits Souda BayNo image of the EA-6B from VMAQ-2 which was part of the raid has been released as far as I know. Here is a similar aircraft from the same squadron during a stopover in Crete, Greece, back in 2007. Source: U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Paul Farley via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/screenshot-2018-04-15-at-00-09-17.pngScreenshot 2018-04-15 at 00.09.17B-1B that took part in the raid from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Source: US AFCENThttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/screenshot-2018-04-14-at-23-59-32.pngScreenshot 2018-04-14 at 23.59.32Tornado GR.4 sporting two Storm Shadow cruise missiles under the fuselage. Source: British MoD / © Crown copyright 2013 (News Item)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/datzzinxcaaymtd.jpgDatZZINXcAAyMtdTwo-seater Rafale B launching with twin SCALP cruise missiles under the wings. Source: French MoDhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/davo9gdxcai0lbf-large.jpgDavo9GdXcAI0LBF.jpg largeFrench frigate firing off one of the three MdCN cruise missiles that were part of the strike. Source: Marine Nationale2023-12-30T13:54:06+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/04/23/syrian-chase/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2008_moscow_victory_day_parade_2858-2529.jpg2008_moscow_victory_day_parade_2858-2529S-300PMU-2 TEL. Source: Vitaly Kuzmin2023-12-30T13:54:02+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/04/28/rbs15-on-the-road-to-the-next-generation/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ok-img_6980-gimped.jpgOK IMG_6980 GimpedRBS15, sporting a 200 kilogram warhead to dissuade enemy ships from getting within 200 kilometers of your waters. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ok-img_6973-gimped.jpgOK IMG_6973 GimpedThe new launch tubes for the RBS15 Mk3 are seemingly of a more complex shape than the older ones, but under the surface ease of manufacture actually means they are cheaper. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ok-img_6981-gimped.jpgOK IMG_6981 GimpedThe humble MSU (Missile switching unit) is the only major piece of hardware except the launch container that is needed aboard a vessel to be able to fire RBS15. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/next-generation-anti-ship-missile-system.jpgNext Generation Anti-Ship Missile System2023-12-30T13:53:57+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/05/01/torped-47-steel-fishes-back-into-finnish-service/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_2604.jpgIMG_2604The earlier Torped 45 being fired of a ship during an ASW exercise. Note the two unshrouded screws, the most obvious external difference compared to the NLWT. Source: Jimmie Adamsson/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ok-img_6968-gimped.jpgOK IMG_6968 Gimpedhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lightweight-torpedo-image-3.jpgLightweight torpedo - image 3The first prototype of the NLWT during tests at Motala. Note orange practice warhead, wire being retrived in the bucket aft of the torpedo, and the grey disc on top of the torpedo and immediately behind the warhead which marks the location of the proximity fuse. Picture courtesy of Saabhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lightweight-torpedo-image-2.jpgLightweight torpedo - image 22023-12-30T13:53:53+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/05/12/9lv-offered-for-squadron-2020/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_2727-gimp.jpgIMG_2727 GIMPA wild Giraffe 100 AAA appears! Finland already has experience from a number of older Giraffe-radars, including the Army's LÄVA. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_6938-gimp.jpgIMG_6938 GIMPhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_6918-gimp.jpgIMG_6918 GIMPPontus Djerf, if you need a radar, he's got something to sell to you.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_6906-gimp.jpgIMG_6906 GIMPA Trackfire in 'Western' configuration with a heavy M2 Browningn machine gun an a light FN MAG machine gun. The Finnish ones mount the NSV and PKM for these roles respectively. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:53:49+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/05/15/pantsir-taken-out/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/screenshot-2018-05-14-at-21-46-59.pngScreenshot 2018-05-14 at 21.46.59https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2011_moscow_victory_day_parade_28360-3329.jpg2011_moscow_victory_day_parade_28360-3329Pantsir on Kamaz 6560, note the lowered radar hiding the U-shaped support. Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/screenshot-2018-05-14-at-21-47-41.pngScreenshot 2018-05-14 at 21.47.412023-12-30T13:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/05/26/the-finnish-wartime-army/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/leopard-2r-arrow16.jpgLeopard 2R Arrow16A Leopard 2A4 fitted with Urdan mine rollers, providing a level of mine clearing ability while maintaining the combat ability of the 2A4. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mt-lbv-arrow18.jpgMT-LBV Arrow18MT-LBV and -LBu is still and important vehicle for specialised roles in the mechanised battle groups and as the mainstay vehicle for the motorised battle groups. Here two vehicles in action during exercise ARROW18. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/18402807_1427931703896881_8617451348264809134_n.jpg18402807_1427931703896881_8617451348264809134_nThe jaegers of Kainuu Brigade in action during exercises a few years ago. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/24232482_1633211616702221_937331768059472071_n.jpg24232482_1633211616702221_937331768059472071_nMotorised infantry during exercise UUSIMAA17. Source: Maavoimat2023-12-30T13:53:41+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/06/10/the-swedish-wartime-army/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180521_bezmah01_-gotland_p18_invigning_139.jpg20180521_bezmah01_-gotland_p18_invigning_139P 18 - half a battalion and an imposing ram called Harald in the defence of Gotland. Source: https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/27052017_bezmah01_vareld_966.jpg27052017_bezmah01_Vareld_966Airborne soldier from 31. battalion during exercise Våreld 2018. During the exercise two reduced squadrons, in total 221 soldiers, were airlanded by UH-60M helicopters with enough supplies for 4 days of combat behind enemy lines. Source: Bezav Mahmod/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20170921_bezmah01_aurora17_213.jpg20170921_bezmah01_aurora17_213Soldiers of the 71. motorised battalion in their AMV during exercise Aurora 17. Source: Bezav Mahmod/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180205_bezmah01_gotlandsregemente_587.jpg20180205_Bezmah01_Gotlandsregemente_587CV 9040 and Strv 122 training together in Gotland. Source: Bezav Mahmod/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180323-mathel-a9bat-029.jpg20180323-mathel-a9bat-029The complete 91. artillery batallion during exercise Vintersol 2018. Note artillery radars. Source: Mattias Hellgren/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/joel-thungren-fc3b6rsvarsmakten-skc3a5ne-hv.jpgJoel Thungren Försvarsmakten Skåne HVSoldiers of the Hemvärnet dismounting during an exercise in Skåne. Source: Joel Thungren/Försvarsmakten2023-12-30T13:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/06/13/the-path-forward-for-hx/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/da00000543_m.jpg© Dassault Aviation - S. RandéDassault Rafale, a French on the Eurocanard. Picture courtesy of © Dassault Aviation - S. Randéhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/coalition_forces_refuel_over_iraq_between_airstrikes_against_isil_150702-f-ha566-453.jpgCoalition forces refuel over Iraq between airstrikes against ISILA U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet approaches a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A drogue line to refuel during a combat sortie over Iraq in July 2015. Both Australian and US Super Hornets have been busy flying combat missions over Syria and Iraq as part of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. Source: U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/39e-cockpit.jpg39E cockpitThe Wide Area Display is one of many features which makes the JAS 39E Gripen a quantum leap over the older C/D-generation. But how will the wartime performance of the fighter measure up against the larger competitors. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-01-11-js-3039.jpg2018-01-11 JS-3039The unique and highly centralised maintenance model of the F-35 Lightning II has raised questions whether the aircraft can meet the requirements for security of supply for militarily non-aligned Finland. Source: Jonas Selim / Forsvaret2023-12-30T13:53:33+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/06/15/f-35-taking-aim-on-hx/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_0365.jpgimg_0365The EOTS (Electro-Optical Targeting System) is one of the core sensors of the F-35. Here seen on the full-scale mock-up. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_0371.jpgimg_03712023-12-30T13:53:29+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/06/17/the-european-fighter-pr-1/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/eurofighter-towed.jpgEurofighter towedhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/raffael.jpgRaffaelhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/spanish-tiffie.jpgSpanish TiffieThe Spanish Air Force operates their Eurofighters alongside the their EF-18 Hornets, which are currently upgraded to a standard close to the US F/A-18C/D. As such, the Spanish experience will likely be studied closely by the Finnish Defence Forces. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:53:26+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/06/20/the-european-fighter-pt-2/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/typhoon-scale-model.jpgTyphoon scale modelhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/hn-och-ef.jpgHN och EFThe German delegation watches as the Finnish F/A-18C Hornet solo display passes above. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/f-2000.jpgF-2000A crew chief from the Finnish Border Guard's AW119 Koala watches as an Italian F-2000 Eurofighter touches down in Finland for the first time. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/06/28/on-rhinos-and-growlers/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ea-18g-wingfold.jpgEA-18G WingfoldAn EA-18G Growler from VAQ-129 'Vikings' taxiing while folding its wings during the aircraft's first visit to Finland earlier this month. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/tower.jpgTower"Sorry, Goose, but it's time to buzz the tower!" (okay, that was the last Top Gun, I promise). Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cag-bird.jpgCAG birdhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/block-3-ii.jpgBlock 3 IIAn F/A-18E in mock-up Block 3 configuration. Note the large conformal fuel tanks above the wingroots. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:52:22+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/07/01/the-odd-bird-ea-18g-growler/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/aargm.jpgAARGMhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ea-18g-turning.jpgEA-18G turninghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ea-18g-take-off.jpgEA-18G take offEA-18G Growler of VAQ-129 'Vikings' taking off during its display at Tikkakoski air show. Note the decision to fly with a partial external load (twin AIM-120 AMRAAM, twin droptanks, and a single AGM-88 HARM). Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:52:17+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/07/06/gabriel-announced-for-pto2020/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/screenshot_20180707-175548.jpgScreenshot_20180707-175548Probable Gabriel V launch from a Sa'ar 5-class corvette during Israeli SINKEX in 2016. Screenshot: IDF exercise videohttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pikiwiki_israel_29171_missle_firing.jpgpikiwiki_israel_29171_missle_firingINS Haifa (S322) firing an early Gabriel. Source: Nir Maor via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/gabriel.jpgGabrielA twin launcher for the original Gabriel with the carachteristic twin X-array of fins. The first generations of the missiel bear nothing but the name in common with the missile now acquired by the Finnish Defence Forces. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/screenshot-2018-07-06-at-10-10-03.pngScreenshot 2018-07-06 at 10.10.03Probable Gabriel V launch during Israeli SINKEX in 2016. Screenshot: IDF exercise videohttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/screenshot-2018-07-06-at-10-02-44.pngScreenshot 2018-07-06 at 10.02.44Probable Gabriel V in the leftmost picture. Screenshot from IAI marketing video2023-12-30T13:52:12+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/07/16/a-further-look-at-the-gabriel-5/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rss_intrepid_286929_at_imdex_20152c_singapore.jpgrss_intrepid_286929_at_imdex_20152c_singaporeRSS Intrepid, second vessel of the Formidable-class. Source: Rjv25 via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/harpoon-vs-anam.jpgHarpoon vs ANAMComparison between non-ER RGM-84 Harpoon (cyan) and ANAM (dark blue). Notably the ANAM has the engine sligthly more forward, but otherwise the two match surprisingly closely both when looking at internal compartments and external features. Source: Own picture based on available cutawayshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/flickr_-_israel_defense_forces_-_chief_of_staff_visits_navy2c_jan_2011_28229.jpgflickr_-_israel_defense_forces_-_chief_of_staff_visits_navy2c_jan_2011_28229Israeli Sa'ar 5-class corvette sporting the Israeli stealthy Harpoon-launchers behind the forward tower. Source: IDF via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/screenshot-2018-07-15-at-20-15-37.pngScreenshot 2018-07-15 at 20.15.37Israeli Sa'ar 5-class corvette with striped launchers. Indicative of Gabriel 5? Source: Israeli Navy YouTube-channel2023-12-30T13:52:06+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/07/18/rafale-going-for-hx/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/da00025838_s.jpg© Dassault Aviation - A. ParingauxA pair of Rafale's being prepared in their light shelters at the Jordanian Prince Hassan air force base during Operation Chammal, French the strikes against IS. Source: © Dassault Aviation - A. Paringauxhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rafale-pair-topside.jpgRafale pair topsideAt the heart of the Rafale's impressive low-level performance is the huge delta wing and close-coupled canard. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rafale-pair.jpgRafale pairThe Rafale dynamic duo display at the Finnish Air Force 100 year air show in Tikkakoski. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rafale-single.jpgRafale singleRafale B '4-HP' from SPA 37 "Charognard of EC 1/91 "Gascogne". EC 1/91 has been actively taking part in most recent French operations, including combat over Libya, Mali, and Syria/Iraq. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:52:02+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/07/22/schrodingers-griffin/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/fc3b6rsvarsmakten.jpgFörsvarsmaktenFörsvarsmakten, the Swedish Defence Forces, is the single most important partner of the Finnish Defence Forces. This simple fact is bound to be reflected both in the national security evaluation, but also when looking into what kind of operational capabilities can be expected from the 39E Gripen in HX. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/j35j-wings.jpgJ35J wingsNot too long ago, the fighter responsible that made up half the Finnish Air Force was built by Saab. These kinds of traditions have a tendency to echo. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/grip-290.jpgGrip 290JAS 39C (cn 39290) demonstrating one of the key issues with the Charlie-generation of the Gripen - the limited number of pylons available to weapons and external stores such as fuel tanks and sensors. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/8e4fb29f5ba82504_800x800ar.jpg8e4fb29f5ba82504_800x800ar39-8, the first 'Echo', flies with IRIS-T wingtip mounted missiles and several weapons pylons. Picture courtesy of Saab.2023-12-30T13:51:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/08/03/review-genombrottet-operation-cerberus-1942/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bundesarchiv_dvm_10_bild-23-63-212c_schlachtschiff_22gneisenau22.jpgSchlachtschiff "Gneisenau"Gneisenau showing the sleek lines of the class. Source: Bundesarchive via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/halifaxes_over_brest_dec_1941_iwm_c_4109.jpghalifaxes_over_brest_dec_1941_iwm_c_4109Handley Page Halifaxes of No. 35 Squadron RAF bombing the dry-docks at Brest, France, shortly before the breakthrough. Source: IWM via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bok11.jpgBok112023-12-30T13:51:55+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/08/18/the-rocketeers/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/land-ceptor.jpgLand ceptorLand Ceptor during test fires in Sweden earlier this year. The time lapse shows the cold launch sequence in which the missile is flung upwards and only then actually firing. Source: Crown copyrighthttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/37569094745_50d78594db_k.jpg37569094745_50d78594db_kA TAURUS KEPD350 being loaded onto a Sapnish F/A-18 Hornet (C.15). Source: Ejército del Aire Ministerio de Defensa España via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/da00013613_s.jpg© Dassault Aviation - V. AlmansaA Dassault Rafale being armed. Picture courtesy of: © Dassault Aviation - V. Almansahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/meteors.jpgMeteorsThe fulls-scale Gripen 'Echo' mock-up showing three belly-mounted Meteors. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:51:49+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/09/06/ska-moder-svea-svika-broderfolket/2023-12-30T13:51:46+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/09/15/polish-iron/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/31117406_2065359333682636_5220962842018054144_n.jpg31117406_2065359333682636_5220962842018054144_nhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/29244344_2048298765388693_767271125469102080_n.jpg29244344_2048298765388693_767271125469102080_nhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/29187309_2048298825388687_5599873390971191296_n.jpg29187309_2048298825388687_5599873390971191296_nhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/29197008_2048298902055346_8764939330897575936_n.jpg29197008_2048298902055346_8764939330897575936_nhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dmuibafx4aaq8qr-large.jpgDmuIbAFX4AAq8Qr.jpg largeLook at the preliminary order of battle of the new 18. Division. Courtesy of Cezary Stachniakhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/screenshot_2018-09-15-galeria.pngScreenshot_2018-09-15 Galeria21. Rifles taking part in exercise Lampart-17 last autumn. Source: 21. Rifles homepage2023-12-30T13:51:42+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/09/21/quickstrike-for-hx/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/170606-n-n0901-039_283475650729029.jpg170606-n-n0901-039_283475650729029A B-52 dropping a dummy Quickstrike mine during exercise BALTOPS 2017. While the US traditionally have prioritised mining with heavy bombers and maritime patrol aircraft, in a modern air defence environment the use of tactical strike aircraft increases survivability, and modern guidance kits allows for greater precision meaning that fewer mines can be used to create an effective minefield. Source: US Navy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/us_navy_031104-n-1573o-036_aviation_ordnancemen_inspect_an_mk-63_quick_strike_mine.jpg031104-N-1573O-036A 1,000 lbs Mk 63 Quickstrike mine being checked prior to loading onto an F/A-18C Hornet belonging to VFA-113. This is the traditional baseline version of the mine, being a free-fall weapon with a retarding tail. Source: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tyler Orsburn via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sailors_load_gbu-32_12c000-pound_bombs_onto_an_f-a-18e_super_hornet_aboard_uss_george_h-w-_bush-_283460356438429.jpgGHWB is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2, which is comprised of the staff of CSG-2, GHWB, the nine squadrons and staff of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 staff and guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Truxton (DDG 103), and Mayport-based guided-missile cruisers USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and USS Hue City (CG 66).F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to VFA-87 sporting eight GBU-32 1,000 lbs JDAM. Note that this is a combat load, and not a demonstrator aircraft being loaded up. The same amount of JDAM-ERs or Quickstrike mines could likely be carried. Source: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Matlage via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:51:38+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/09/22/the-unlucky-coot/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hms_montrose_tracks_russian_warship_in_international_waters_mod_45158992.jpgHMS MONTROSE TRACKS RUSSIAN WARSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL WATERSAn Il-20M similar to the aircraft downed in Syria, here photographed when it kept an eye on western ships during exercise BALTOPS 14. Source: PO(Phot) Si Ethell/MOD via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:51:34+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/09/23/a-dawn-raid-in-the-archipelago/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/oh-mvo.jpgOH-MVOOH-MVO, one of two Dornier Do-228 operated by the Finnish Border Guard in the maritime patrol role. Was she in the area today? Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/naantalin_jalostamo2c_naantali2c_29-12-20082c_panoramakuva.jpgnaantalin_jalostamo2c_naantali2c_29-12-20082c_panoramakuvaNaantali refinery. Source: Markus Rantala/Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hessu_helsinki_2015_01.jpghessu_helsinki_2015_01M/S Hessu, former Kala 5, transporting a concrete mixer. Note decidedly non-naval colouring and new name. Source: MKFI/Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:51:30+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/10/17/finnish-hornets-at-red-flag-alaska-19-1/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43770060_1992623560801613_784296663593254912_n.jpg43770060_1992623560801613_784296663593254912_nA USN EA-18G Growler taxiing past the tower at Eielson AFB. Source: Jouni Malkamäki / Ilmavoimathttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43878108_1992623580801611_7731894357841674240_n.jpg43878108_1992623580801611_7731894357841674240_nA Finnish F/A-18C Hornet taking-off towards Alaskan skies. Source: Jouni Malkamäki / Ilmavoimathttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43878197_1992622987468337_7114013198633664512_n.jpg43878197_1992622987468337_7114013198633664512_nYoure run-of-the-mill US F-16 with a serious amount of mission markings. Source: Joni Malkamäki / Ilmavoimat2023-12-30T13:51:26+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/10/27/a-northern-battlefield/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/screenshot-2018-10-16-at-14-08-08.pngScreenshot 2018-10-16 at 14.08.08Map of northern Europe, giving a somewhat different perspective of the region compared to the usual projections. Source: Google Mapshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/44211369_393780277827084_5968960726948118528_n.jpg44211369_393780277827084_5968960726948118528_nFinnish Jaeger Brigade during exercise in the northern parts of the country. Source: Finnish Defence Forceshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/69181.jpgJyvälahden valtaus 3.1.1942: Viestimiehet kirkasjohdon kimpussa.Finnish communication specialists at work following the battle for Jyvälahti, near Uhtua, in January 1942. Source: SA-Kuva2023-12-30T13:51:22+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/11/24/the-long-and-the-short-of-finnish-guns/2023-12-30T13:51:18+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/11/25/developing-skirmishes-in-the-sea-of-azov/2023-12-30T13:51:14+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/12/02/naval-defence-day-2018-only-change-is-constant/2023-12-30T13:44:11+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/12/11/a-northern-heavy-lift/2023-12-30T13:44:06+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/01/02/with-the-swedish-navy-towards-the-future/2023-12-30T13:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/01/19/corporal-frisk-half-a-decade-on/2023-12-30T13:43:59+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/01/21/another-syrian-pantsir-lost/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/screenshot_20190121-070452_twitter-2.jpgScreenshot_20190121-070452_Twitter.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/screenshot_20190121-085218_twitter.jpgScreenshot_20190121-085218_Twitter.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/screenshot_20190121-070452_twitter-1.jpgScreenshot_20190121-070452_Twitter.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/screenshot_20190121-070452_twitter.jpgScreenshot_20190121-070452_Twitter.jpg2023-12-30T13:43:54+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/01/26/guest-post-an-unreasonable-brigade-artillery/2023-12-30T13:43:50+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/02/21/the-iskander-threat/2023-12-30T13:43:43+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/02/22/essm-for-the-pohjanmaa-class/2023-12-30T13:43:40+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/03/02/hx-shifting-gears/2023-12-30T13:43:35+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/04/07/weapons-ammunition/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/plantarodadora.jpgPlantaRodadoraSource: EriKolaborator via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sfg_sfauc.jpgSFG_SFAUCBelgian special forces operator with a SCAR-L. Source: Lithiummm01 via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/spol-tarkamp.jpgSPOL tarkampFinnish military police sniper covering a helicopter landing zone. The weapon is the Sako TRG-42 chambered in .338 LM, or 8.6 TKIV 2000 as it is locally known. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20111201_nicgus03_mout_005.jpg20111201_nicgus03_MOUT_005.jpgA half-squad from the 422. Company at the MOUT training facility in Kvarn showing the current weapons of Swedish regular units. Left to right: Ksp 90, Psg 90 (on back), and Ak 5C. Source: Nicklas Gustafsson/Swedish Defence Forces2023-12-30T13:43:29+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/04/09/saab-to-supply-9lv-for-pohjanmaa-class/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_6938-gimp.jpgIMG_6938 GIMPJonas Widerström, Saab’s Naval Sales Director Finland, with the Multi-Function Consoles which form a key part of the user interface of the 9LV. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hmas-perth-asmd-operations-room-4.jpg9LV Mk3E ASMDThe operator room aboard the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Perth (FFH 157) ANZAC-class frigate, the brains of which is Saab's 9LV. While the vessel is larger than the Pohjanmaa-class will be and individual systems differ, the picture gives an idea about how the operator room of Pohjanmaa likely will look. Picture courtesy of Saab2023-12-30T13:43:25+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/05/26/ivan-gren-2-0-new-capabilities-and-tactical-refinements/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/raptor_ship.jpgraptor_shipProject 03160 Raptor at sea. Source: FmGo . 111 via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20181030-osh_dvdag-9.jpg20181030-osh_dvdag-9A typical modern amphibious assault from NATO exercise Trident Juncture 18 with a heavy CH-53E transport helicopter heading to shore escorted by an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, with landing crafts below and a Mistral-class LHD in the background. Source: Ole-Sverre Haugli/Forsvarethttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ivan_gren_landing_ship_28229.jpgivan_gren_landing_ship_28229The stern of the Ivan Gren, showing the doors to the well dock as well as the helicopter platform and hangar in the rear island. Source: Mil.ru via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/navallanding2015-19.jpgnavallanding2015-19Ropucha-class LST Aleksandr Shabalin unloading a swimming BTR-80 APC which will drive the last part to the shore under it's own power. Source: Mil.ru via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/c2abd098d0b2d0b0d0bd_d093d180d0b5d0bdc2bb.jpgc2abd098d0b2d0b0d0bd_d093d180d0b5d0bdc2bbIvan Gren under way. Note the bow doors. Source: Mil.ru via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/05/29/combat-boats-and-landing-crafts/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/jehu-landstigning-merivoimat-fb.jpgJehu landstigning merivoimat fbFinnish marines disembarking from a Jehu-class landing craft. Note the Trackfire RWS which is mounted high with an excellent field of fire. Source: Merivoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/jurmo-merivoimat-fb.jpgJurmo Merivoimat FBA Jurmo under way in the Finnish archipelago. From the picture it is easy to see that the pivot point around which the hull moves when encountering a wave is rather far aft, meaning that the movement when encountering waves in a planning vessel will be worse in the bow. Source: Merivoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20160604_joethu01_baltops_52.jpg20160604_joethu01_BALTOPS_52A CB 90H showing the twin mounted 12.7 mm FN M2 heavy machine guns next to the bow doors. Source: Joel Thungren/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/jehu-and-cb90-silja-merivoimat-piste-fi.jpgjehu and cb90 Silja Merivoimat piste fiFinnish Jehu-class in the foreground with a Swedish CB 90H in the background. Note the differences in profile. Source: Merivoimat.fi2023-12-30T13:43:17+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/06/14/finnish-maritime-patrol/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/oh-mvo-radars.jpgOH-MVO radarsOH-MVO with it's two radars, the search radar in the bulb under the fuselage and the SLAR in the black pipe. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/c295.jpgC295One of three Finnish C-295, two of which are used as airlifters while the last one is configured for SIGINT-duty. Note the paratroopers' eagle head emblem on the tail. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:43:13+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/06/15/globaleye-for-hx/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/globaleye-and-gripen.jpgGlobalEye and GripenThe sharp end of the Finnish Air Force in 2030? 39E Gripen and GlobalEye. Picture courtesy of Saabhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20170524_hamhag01_f21_ace17_landningar_0251.jpg20170524_hamhag01_F21_ACE17_landningar_0251Swedish Air Force ASC 890 Argus coming in for landing during exercise ACE 17. Source: Hampus Hagstedt/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/second-globaleye.jpgSecond GlobalEyeThe second GlobalEye for UAE taking off on its maiden flight. Picture courtesy of Saabhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/globaleye-airborne.jpgGlobalEye AEW&CThe first GlobalEye airborne with temporary Swedish registrations and the Saab logo on the tail. Picture courtesy of Saab AB2023-12-30T13:43:09+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/06/17/survivability-of-a-finnish-aewc/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/b1a7222d3b1d1fca_org.jpgb1a7222d3b1d1fca_org.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/9690352301572cdb_org.jpg9690352301572cdb_org.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/a-50u-mainstay.jpgA-50U Mainstay??????????????????????????????????https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hornet-ranges.jpgHornet rangeshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/su-35-vyborg.jpgSu-35 Vyborghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/radar-ranges.jpgRadar ranges2023-12-30T13:43:05+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/06/30/pmpv-looks-towards-the-future/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pmpv-goes-to-town.jpegPMPV goes to townA PMPV prototype visiting the Finnish MoD as part of earlier trials. While the size of the vehicle is evident compared to the civilian cars, it is still small enough that it can blend in with ordinary traffic without causing too much of a fuss. Picture courtesy of Protolab Oyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cougar_hit_by_ied.jpgcougar_hit_by_iedCougar MRAP hit by an IED weighing several hundred kilograms in the Al Anbar-province, Iraq. All aboard survived the blast and where out on the patrol the very next day. Source: US DoD via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pmpv-climbing.jpegPMPV climbingOne of the PMPV prototypes sporting the four-colour camouflage used by the Finnish Army. Picture courtesy of Protolab Oy2023-12-30T13:40:59+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/07/20/no-tempest-for-sweden-at-least-not-yet/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/39-8-armed.jpgSaab @Linus Svensson39E Gripen prototype 39-8 airborne armed with a Meteor very-long range air-to-air missile. The weapon jointly developed for a number of European aircraft, including Gripen and Typhoon, showing one way of countries tapping into potential synergies despite operating different fighters. Picture courtesy of Saabhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/undertecknande-webb.jpgundertecknande-webbOn 18 July, Minister for Defence Peter Hultqvist and the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Defence Penny Mordaunt signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in London. Photo: Adriana Haxhimustafa/Government Offices2023-12-30T13:40:54+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/08/08/a-western-heliport/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/d09ed181d182d180d0bed0b25.jpgd09ed181d182d180d0bed0b25Mil Mi-28N attack helicopters of the 15 Br AA in Ostrov. Source: Ostrow1341 via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/screenshot-2019-08-08-at-15.34.58.pngScreenshot 2019-08-08 at 15.34.58https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/vostok2018-27.jpgVostok2018-27.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/jsdia519.jpgJSdia519.jpgSuurkylä satamalahtineen.2023-12-30T13:40:50+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/08/31/rumble-at-the-amble/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/jehu-hytt.jpgJehu hyttThe inside of the Jehu combat boat. Korps Mariniers is another unit for which a modern combat boat would provide added capabilities. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/re-lion.jpgRe-LionAugmented reality training was demonstrated in the form of RE-liON BLACKSUIT system demoing the clearing of a bulding. The system can also be set up to provide force-on-force training, and naturally procide a host of debriefing tools to ensure the best possible training benefit. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gimp-img_2257.jpgGimp IMG_2257Rheinmetall Defence showing their integrated solutions for the modern infantry. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gimp-img_1225-1.jpgGIMP IMG_1225The exhibit is opened by Bernhard Sass-Möbus (middle left) and Mathias Lüdcke (middle right). Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:40:46+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/09/01/bv-206-meets-mercedes/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/trje_15_282236308045129.jpgTRJE 15A German protected Bv 206S during Exercise Trident Juncture 2015. Source: Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bv-206-mlu.jpgBv 206 MLUThe Bv 206 MLU at AMBLE Baltic in Wilhelmshaven. The vehicle was displayed at the Millog booth. Source: Own Picture2023-12-30T13:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/09/11/reach-out-and-touch-someone-at-40-km/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/received_463618724230640.jpegreceived_463618724230640.jpeghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/new-heights_images_1_720x400.jpgNew-heights_images_1_720x400.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/fb_img_1568215359603-e1568224793319.jpgFB_IMG_1568215359603.jpgArtillery observers directing fire from the 130 TK during exercise Silja earlier this year. Source: Merivoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/fb_img_1568215316097.jpgFB_IMG_1568215316097.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/fb_img_1568215290723.jpgFB_IMG_1568215290723.jpg2023-12-30T13:40:37+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/09/19/pohjanmaa-class-contracts-announced/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/laivue2020_merenkaynti_20190201_supersize.jpgLaivue2020_merenkaynti_20190201_supersizeA render showing the leadship of the class, FNS Pohjanmaa, underway. Source: Finnish MoDhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/pohjanmaaluokka_jarjestelmat.jpgPohjanmaaluokka_jarjestelmatKey systems of the Pohjanmaa-class. Note hull-mounted sonar in bow, which hasn't been discussed earlier. Source: Finnish MoDhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ee0rgixxyaamd8q.jpegEE0rGIxXYAAMd8QMajor general (eng.) Renko, ministers Kulminu and Kaikkonen, and admiral Harju on today's press conference. Source: Finnish MoD Twitterhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/mitat.jpgmitathttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/laivue2020_yksisaaristossa_pystyrajaus2_20190207_supersize.jpglaivue2020_yksisaaristossa_pystyrajaus2_20190207_supersizeHead-on shot of the Pohjanmaa-class. Note un-stealthy location of anchor, door on starboard side, and VERTREP area painted forward of the 57 mm gun. Source: Finnish MoD2023-12-30T13:40:34+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/09/22/the-importance-of-being-a-corvette/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/laivue2020_kaksialusta_20190204_fullhd.jpglaivue2020_kaksialusta_20190204_fullhdIs it a frigate? Is it a corvette? Is it a minelayer? Yes, and no, on all three accounts. Source: Finnish MoDhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/laivue2020_nelja_saaristossa_20190131_supersize.jpgLaivue2020_nelja_saaristossa_20190131_supersizeThe whole Squadron 2020 in the Finnish archipelago. The Finnish Navy needs to be able to perform surface combat, ASW, convoy escort, and mining missions year-round in any kind of weather, something that dictate the need for larger multipurpose vessels than currently in service. Source: Finnish MoDhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/frigate_hc3a4meenmaa.jpgfrigate_hc3a4meenmaaThe last time around Finland operated frigates, they were called 'escorts' ('saattajat'). While there certainly were political considerations behind the designation, it does in fact align with older nomenclature as well. Source: Esquilo via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/eckersberg2c_cw_-_en_dansk_korvet2c_som_ligger_bi_for_at_tale_med_en_dansk_orlogsbrig_-_1827.jpegKMS1664A painting by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg depicting "A Danish Corvette Laying in order to Confer with a Danish Brig". Source: Wikimedia Commons https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lohtaja-1-10-052.jpgLohtaja 1-10 052Formerly known as a "coastal corvette", the 400-ton HMS Sundsvall (K 24) is today known simply as a corvette in Swedish designation. Here visiting Kokkola in 2010. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:40:31+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/10/07/big-and-small-sisters/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fns-hanko-escorting-kvitbjorn.jpgFNS Hanko escorting KvitbjornFNS Hanko ('82') showing the pre-MLU configuration with the large deck gun and small tower on the rear part of the superstructure. Here the vessel is escorting ro-ro ship Kvitbjørn as part of the buildup to Exercise Arrow 19, a mission that works well close to port and as long as there are no ice. Source: Merivoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/pieni_pgg-tornio-mlu.jpg.jpgpieni_PGG TORNIO MLU.JPGFNS Tornio ('81') with her new and significantly smaller deck gun. Also note some minor changes to the rear parts of the superstructure. Source: Merivoimat.fihttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/codlag-diagram.pngcodlag-diagramPrincipal outlook of a twin-shaft CODLAG system with one gas turbine, twin electrical motors, and four diesel generators. Source: Alureiter via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/hkp14f.jpgHKP14FThe Hkp 14F showing its whole-grey look and search radar. Source: Lasse Jansson/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/screenshot-2019-10-01-at-20.21.54.pngScreenshot 2019-10-01 at 20.21.54Still from Saab's system video, featuring a NH 90 on the helideck. Source: Saab2023-12-30T13:40:27+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/10/12/the-true-face-of-the-baltic-fleet/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/d0a0-11.jpgd0a0-11Two Project 12411T, representative of the oldest surface warfare vessels of the Baltic Fleet. Source: Alex omen via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/earnest_will_gas_king.jpgDN-ST-88-01405Escorted tankers following attacks on merchant shipping during the so called tanker war in the late 1980's. Mines and other measures can be difficult to attribute with certainty to individual states, and may cause serious crises below the treshold of war. Shipping in the Baltic Sea region is also vulnerable to such a scenario. Source: US Navy photo by PH2 Elliott https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/vladimir_putin_naval_parade_in_st._petersburg_282019-07-2829_29.jpgvladimir_putin_naval_parade_in_st._petersburg_282019-07-2829_29Passat of Project 12341 during Navy Day celebrations. Note the large tripple launchers for the P-270 Malakhit on the side of the superstructure. Source: Kremlin.ru via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sovetsk_28schiff29_2019.jpgDCIM100MEDIADJI_0638.JPGSecond vessel of the Karakurt-class, Sovetsk is expected to join the leadship in the Baltic Fleet within a year. Source: Mil.ru via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/palace_bridge_spb_28img329.jpgpalace_bridge_spb_28img329Serpukhov passing through the palace bridge in St Petersburg. Source: Alex 'Florstein' Fedorov via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10-yearanniversary2018-03.jpg10-yearanniversary2018-03Leadeship of its class, here Steregushchiy is shown celebrating ten years in service in 2018. Source: Mil.ru via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/040607-n-1823s-564.jpgBaltic Operations 2004 (BALTOPS04)Frigate Neustrashimyy during BALTOPS 2004. Things have changed in fifteen years. Source: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class George Sisting https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/hydrocosmosera2019-01.jpghydrocosmosera2019-01The sister Bespokoynyy showing the classic Cold War-look of the Project 965A destroyer. She was long the second destroyer of the Baltic Fleet, but is apparently no longer active. Source: Mil.ru via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/navy_day_in_baltiysk2c_282015-07-2629_03.jpgnavy_day_in_baltiysk2c_282015-07-2629_03Vladimir Putin inspecting the Baltic Fleet during Navy Day in Baltiyisk last year. In the immediate background the flagship of the fleet, the destroyer Nasoychivyy. Source: Kremlin.ru via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:40:24+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/10/16/disinformation/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b15.09.05.pngska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b15.09.05https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b10.48.28.pngska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b10.48.28Corrected headlinehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b10.48.16.pngska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b10.48.16Original headline (misleading given the facts)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b08.53.16.pngska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b08.53.16SvD with their updated headline (corrected the day after publication)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b09.26.25.pngska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b09.26.25The Swedish Agency for Public Management (Statskontoret) 2017:5 "The agency's work related to disinformation"https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/exp.jpgexpExpressen takes it one step further with the seriously wrongful statement that the ASW-budget would have been increased by 10 billion SEK following the incident (920 MEUR at today's rate)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/omni.jpgomniPure disinformation spread by Omni based on the SvD piecehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b08.52.56.pngska25cc2588rmavbild2b2019-10-162bkl.2b08.52.56Original SvD headline2023-12-30T13:40:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/10/27/what-about-us-innocents-maritime-defence-day-2019/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/medaljer.jpgMedaljerThe Maritime Defence Day is also a day for recognising individuals who have worked for the benefit of maritime defence in different ways, and this year I found myself among those who received the Naval Reserve Medal of Merit. The medal was also awarded to Ari Caselius of Traficom and Visa Jokelainen of Pelikaanikilta ry. The Naval Reserve Cross of Merit was awarded to Kare Vartiainen of Rannikkotykistökerho Johtorengas ry and Antti Jäntti of Helsingin Reservimeriupseerit ry. Source: Robin Elfvinghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/rysky.jpgRyskyJanne "Rysky" Riiheläinen, recognised national security authority and communications professional, was back after a few years away from the Maritime Defence Day to discuss security threats in the Baltic Sea region. Source: Own Picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/snellman.jpgSnellman"The nation should trust only in itself" - Telling of the Finnish attitude of hoping for allies but always planning for being able to go alone, this decidedly realist slogan decorate the walls of a fortress made possibly by foreign subsidies. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sveaborg.jpgSveaborgThe 18th century fortress of Suomenlinna outside of Helsinki still holds the Finnish Naval Academy. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:40:16+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/11/01/a-long-text-about-seven-short-minutes/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1920px-nagu_kajakmaraton.jpg1920px-nagu_kajakmaratonThe Finnish archipelago is a crowded place. Source: Cogitato via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mod-img_7072.jpgMod IMG_7072FNS Hamina leading sister FNS Hanko, showing their dark colours optmised for hiding in the archipelago. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_2975.jpgIMG_2975https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/screenshot-2019-10-30-at-19.24.00.pngScreenshot 2019-10-30 at 19.24.00The Navy will continue to sail around with the safety signal blacked out - The collision was 8 seconds awayhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/screenshot-2019-10-30-at-19.19.56.pngScreenshot 2019-10-30 at 19.19.56SIAF: Attack craft hiding caused incident - requests risk assessment plan from the Navy2023-12-30T13:40:12+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/11/05/hx-challenge-on-the-horizon/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/da00025836_s.jpg© Dassault Aviation - A. ParingauxMuch of the operational, including combat, use the HX contenders have seen as taken place in environments decidedly un-Finnish. As such, HX Challenge will verify to what extent the data from this use is transferable. Picture courtesy of © Dassault Aviation - A. Paringaux2023-12-30T13:40:09+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/11/23/eurofighter-goes-electric/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/spanish-tiffie.jpgSpanish TiffieThe large number of users is perhaps the best argument for that the Eurofighter will continue to be updated into the late 2050's. Here a Spanish aircraft touches down on Finnish ground. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rs99498_tx-2-19-lpr.jpgEurofighter TyphoonNothing quite says 'electronic warfare' as having the shape of the aircraft outlined in turqoise mesh. Image courtesy of BAE System, by images.art.design. Werbeagenturhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rs100755_dp112952-lpr.jpgRS100755_DP112952-lprOften overlooked is the fact that BAE Systems is one of two companies whose fast jets currently are in service with the Finnish Air Force. The humble Hawk might be a far cry from the Typhoon, but it offers decades of experience of working with the Finnish Air Force. Picture courtesy of BAE Systems2023-12-30T13:40:05+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/11/25/keep-on-rockin/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ilmave_jassmruska17ssc3a4_20171011.jpgilmave_jassmruska17ssc3a4_20171011A Finnish F/A-18C Hornet during exercise Ruska 17, sporting a single AGM-158 JASSM under the starboard wing. Source: Ilmavoimathttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/screenshot_2019-11-23-lhuhrcqi-jpeg-image-800-c397-800-pixels.pngScreenshot_2019-11-23 LHuHrcQI (JPEG Image, 800 × 800 pixels)A Finnish block III F/A-18E Super Hornet (closer) and an EA-18G Growler flying over a decidedly northern Finnish landscape in this render. Picture courtesy of Boeing2023-12-30T13:40:01+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2019/12/24/uncertain-future-for-swedish-silent-service/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20140304_matnur01_befattningsbilder_vapenofficer_ubat_002.jpgBefattningar Vapenteknisk officer ubåtA crew-member inspects the no. 2 torpedo tube aboard HMS Södermanland. Note the smaller 400 mm torpedo tube below the 530 mm ones, a Swedish specialty to allow for lighter weapons being used against other submarines and lighter surface vessels which are prominent in the littorals. Source: Mattias Nurmela/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gdynia_z_lotu_ptaka_-_050.jpggdynia_z_lotu_ptaka_-_050A significant part of the Polish surface and subsurface fleet in port in Gdynia. Note the size difference between the four Kobben-class and the ORP . Source: Joymaster via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/883f2421cfb18087_org.jpg883f2421cfb18087_orgSecond A19 Gotland-class boat HSwMS Uppland being prepared for the relaunch following her MLU, that included lengthening of the hull. Picture courtesy of Saab2023-12-30T13:39:56+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/01/04/unmanned-underwater-vehicle-in-the-defence-of-the-gulf-of-finland/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sef16-01077-065_high-resnewone.jpgEcho VoyagerThe 15.5 meter long Echo Voyager is the basis for Boeing's Orca XLUUV. Note the worker standing on the platform behind the vessel, providing scale. Source: Picture courtesy of Boeinghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/low-cost-xluuv-cutaway.jpglow-cost-xluuv-cutawayThe original artwork of H I Sutton's XLUUV concept. Picture courtesy of H I Sutton/Covert Shores2023-12-30T13:39:52+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/01/11/hx-challenge-pt-1-complete-independence/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/rs104339_8394d242-c294-414d-a19c-82b9c4372947.jpegRS104339_8394D242-C294-414D-A19C-82B9C4372947To further emphasise the pan-European aspect and the pure scope of the Eurofighter project, all of the partner nations embassies were represented at the media day. Left to right: Luis Garcia Lumbreras, of the Spanish Embassy in Finland, Hans Werner Koeppel, of the Germany Embassy in Finland, Tom Dodd, British Ambassador to Finland, and Gabriele Altana, Italian Ambassador to Finland. Picture courtesy of BAE Systemshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/rs86241_typhoon-snow-pic.pngRS86241_Typhoon snow picThree Italian Eurofighters during their Icelandic Air Policing rotation last year. Picture courtesy of BAE Systemshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/rs104326_5aeee1fd-23ab-4513-8bf3-9f407690628f.jpegRS104326_5AEEE1FD-23AB-4513-8BF3-9F407690628FThe Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 of the RAF's 41 Squadron takes off from Tampere-Pirkkala airport. Picture courtesy of BAE Systems/Kalle Parkkinen2023-12-30T13:13:54+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/01/19/2019-in-review/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_1361.jpgIMG_1361Visiting AMBLE Baltic and seeing the first public outing of the APVT was one of the high point of the Corporal Frisk-year of 2019! Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:13:51+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/01/22/hx-challenge-pt-2-born-joint/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ilmavoimat-rafale-joni-malkamc3a4ki-challenge-2.jpgIlmavoimat Rafale Joni Malkamäki Challenge 2Rafale B '301' (rear) and '352' (front). The reason why Dassault didn't bring a single-seat C-version was to maximise the number of flight hours they are able to provide to Finnish Air Force personnel, a testimony to how closely related the B and C models are to each other. Note the white bulge behind the blade antenna on '301', likely associated with some F4-standard subsystem, as well as the missile warning sensor on the tailfin (looking like a black dot) and the different coloured covers for the EW sensors on the front of the canard root and on the air intakes. Source: Ilhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/da00005366_s.jpg© Dassault Aviation - K. TokunagaA single-seater Rafale C of 1/7 Provence in the air-to-air configuration at BA 113 Saint-Dizier-Robinson, that also happens to be the home of the 1/4 La Fayette. Picture courtesy of © Dassault Aviation - K. Tokunagahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ilmavoimat-fb-rafale.jpgIlmavoimat FB RafaleIt apparently needs to be repeated: HX Challenge is not a cold-weather test, but a verification of sensor and other prestanda as reported by the manufacturer. As a matter of fact, '301' did winter tests for Dassault a year ago at Rovaniemi AFB. Source: Ilmavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ilmavoimat-rafale-joni-malkamc3a4ki-challenge.jpgIlmavoimat Rafale Joni Malkamäki ChallengeRafale B '352' 4-FU with the greyhound of SPA 81 on the tail. Note Talios pod on the right side of the fuselage, as well as wingtip MICA IR missiles. Source: Joni Malkamäki/Ilmavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/da00031318_s.jpg© Dassault Aviation - A. PecchiRafale B '301', DGA's and Dassault's testbed, shown here airborne during earlier tests. The aircraft carries six AASM boosted precision guided bombs, two Meteor very-long range air-to-air missiles, two MICA IR short-range air-to-air missiles, two large drop tanks, and a Talios targeting and reconnaissance pod. Picture courtesy © Dassault Aviation - A. Pecchi 2023-12-30T13:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/01/28/russian-a2-ad-overrated-underrated-and-poorly-understood/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ea-18g-wingfold.jpgEA-18G WingfoldWhile much has been written about the Russian focus on electronic warfare, there are still a number of very competent platforms in the west as well. The EA-18G Growler would be a key asset in any US air campaign within the foreseeable future that was faced with modern air defences. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9a83_telar_-2.jpg9a83_telar_-2A 9A83 TELAR of the S-300V system operated by the 202nd Air Defence Brigade. The unit is co-located with the 4th Guards Kantemirovskaya Armoured Division in Naro-Fominsk outside Moscow. Note the radar being mast-mounted, and the half-load of missiles (four can be carried). Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:13:41+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/01/30/hx-challenge-pt-3-head-start-for-future-growth/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/83251705_1475740725907577_910613481424683008_n.jpg83251705_1475740725907577_910613481424683008_nMagnus Skogberg discussing the vast range of the GlobalEye's sensors, allowing the aircraft to operate at safe distances from the frontline. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/83641407_539337750265811_1788411540102184960_n.jpg83641407_539337750265811_1788411540102184960_nThe EAJP is utilising some of the "same kind of technology" as found in the internal EW systems of 39E, but provide broader frequency ranges and more power when needed. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/83651796_644597526277116_2971473102262763520_n.jpg83651796_644597526277116_2971473102262763520_nColonel Keränen, head of the HX Programme, outlining how the programme is continuing. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/screenshot-2020-01-30-at-13.32.08.pngScreenshot 2020-01-30 at 13.32.08GlobalEye flying a racetrack pattern over the southwestern parts of the country during today's verification flights. Satakunta Air Wing has deployed personnel to Saab's Linköping facilities from where they take part in the verification flights aboard the aircraft. Source: Flightradar24 https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/globaleye-formation.jpgglobaleye-formationTwo of the UAE's GlobalEye in formation. Note the EO/IR-sensor under the forward end of the aircraft. Picture courtesy of Saabhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_1551.jpgIMG_1551The 39-10 showed up at Tampere-Pirkkala AFB carrying not only the wingtip IRIS-T missiles, but also Meteor very-long range air-to-air missiles and the new EAJP jammer pod. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_1589.jpgIMG_1589The smart fighter - now in Finnish as well. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:13:35+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/02/16/hx-challenge-pt-4-more-of-everything/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/35740456170_57fc23a502_k.jpg35740456170_57fc23a502_kF-35A during tests with four externally mounted GBU-31 JDAM. One benefit of the F-35A from a Finnish point of view would be the ability to carry over numerous weapons, such as the JDAM-family and the air-to-air missiles, from the current inventory and into the HX-era. Picture courtesy of Lockheed Martin/photo by Darin Russellhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/f-35-at-pirkkala-finaf-fb-joni-malkamc3a4ki.jpgF-35 at Pirkkala FinAF FB Joni MalkamäkiThe two F-35A's that eventually came over was described as being "amongst the latest in use at Luke AFB", which should mean that they are of the Block 3F capability which makes the aircraft ready for combat. Source: Finnish Air Force FB/Joni Malkamäki2023-12-30T13:13:31+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/02/21/hx-challenge-pt-5-bigger-better-stronger/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tebo.jpgTeboJennifer Tebo, Director of Development for F/A-18 and EA-18G, describes the Super Hornet as the most proven and affordable multirole platform our there, and ascertains the gathered media that the production line is "alive and well" with and "active and healthy supply chain". Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hangar-door.jpgHangar doorThe F/A-18E Super Hornet being admired by the assembled media. Note the left wing armament, which if mirrored on the right wing would give the aircraft seven AIM-120 AMRAAM and two AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. On the centerline the podded IRST is visible. Note the badges on the hangar, celebrating the history of fighter squadron HävLLv 21 and 44,500+ flight hours of the Hornet, the later nicely summing up why the Super Hornet is one of the front runners. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/alain-garcia.jpgAlain GarciaAlain Garcia is Capture Team Lead for Finland and Switzerland, and as many of Boeing's people involved in the Super Hornet program has a background flying the aircraft. He also has a cool jacket, and really like the ALQ-218 RF Receiver System. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/family-picture.jpgFamily pictureBoeing brought all three aircraft on offer to HX Challenge, starting with the F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornets closest to the camera, and the EA-18G Growler towards the rear. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/fa-18e-take-off.jpgFA-18E take-offThe larger wing make the take-off and landing distance shorter compared to the legacy Hornet, despite the higher take-off weight. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ngj.jpgNGJThe NGJ mock-up together with an AGM-88E AARGM anti-radiation missile (i.e. it locks onto a radar and flies into it) under the wing of the EA-18G Growler taking part in HX Challenge. The capabilities of the NGJ will be evaluated in the US, due to sensitive nature of the capability and the need for a large testing range. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:13:27+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/03/12/knight-no-52-no-bridges-burning/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200312_165028.jpgIMG_20200312_165028.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/165596.jpg165596Torniosta 5 kilometriä Karunkiin päin jäi saksalainen pataljoona mottiin, minkä erilaisesta sotasaaliista oheiset kuvat ovat.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/69527.jpgEverstiluutnantti Aho ja luutnantti Toivonen (JR 50) ovat saaneet rautaristin.Aho's achievments weren't just noticed by the Finnish command. Here he, together with lt Toivonen, has received the German Iron Cross in Kuuttilahti in 1942. Two years later Aho would earn his last victories fighting his former brothers in arms. Source: SA-Kuvahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/45644.jpgJR. 50 etenee kahlaten vetelällä suolla n. 15km.Soldiers of JR 50 marching 15 km through the swamps as the operations near Teru commences in the first days of September 1941. Source: SA-kuvahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/38634.jpgJR. 50:n komentaja majuri Aho neuvottelee saksalaisten upseerien kanssa.Then-major Aho (second from right closest to the camera) discussing with some German officers in Suvilahti in August 1941. Source: SA-Kuva2023-12-30T13:13:24+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/03/28/nenonens-heritage-pt-1-the-mission/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/giatsint.jpgGiatsintThe 2A36 Giatsint-B (152 K 89) is the last Russian heavy gun left in service following the recent withdrawals of the 130 K 54. Source: Kainuu Brigade FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/fb_img_1585345996602.jpgFB_IMG_1585345996602.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1280px-1_yorkshire_regiment_281_york29_battlegroup_conducting_live_firing_during_exercise_prairie_lightning._mod_45158826.jpg1280px-1_yorkshire_regiment_281_york29_battlegroup_conducting_live_firing_during_exercise_prairie_lightning._mod_45158826An AS90 from the King's Royal Hussars during an exercise in Canada. Note the shorter barrel compared to more modern systems such as PzH 2000 or the K9. Source: Sgt Mark Webster RLC/UK MODhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/observers-arctic-shield-18-kaipr-maavoimat-fb.jpgObservers Arctic Shield 18 KAIPR Maavoimat FBA Finnish fire directions team made up of conscripts from Kainuu Brigade during exercise Arctic Shield 2018. Source: Maavoimat FB2023-12-30T13:13:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/03/31/nenonens-heritage-pt-2-the-curious-case-of-the-light-gun/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/singapore-artillery-conducts-the-first-live-firing-of-the-pegasus-during-exercise-thunder-warrior-singapore-mod.jpgSingapore Artillery conducts the first live-firing of the Pegasus during Exercise Thunder Warrior Singapore MoDTwo Pegasus during live firings at Exercise Thunder Warrior. Source: Singapore MoDhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/122h62-suora-ammunta-marko-leppc3a4nen.jpg122H62 suora-ammunta Marko LeppänenThe crew of a 122H63 practising direct firing. The possibility to use the gun for close-in-defence against enemy vehicles or infantry is one of the benefits that a towed gun have over mortar, though the weight this factor should have in evaluating the systems is questioned. Picture courtesy of Marko Leppänenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/m09_105mm_sph_02.jpgm09_105mm_sph_02The M09 sporting the 105 mm M56 howitzer. Another light gun truck that is extremely unlikely to ever enter Finnish service. Source: Srđan Popović via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/us_navy_060810-n-7590d-026_u.s._army_pfc._melvin_odell_of_the_archangels_from_4th_battalion2c_320th_field_artillery2c_506th_regimental_combat_team2c_101st_airborne_division_loads_a_105mm.jpgOperation IRAQI FREEDOMReleased 10 August 06 by Major Bren Workman IO for the 506th Regimental Combat Team, 101st DivisionThe nice thing about light guns is that their rounds are light, as demonstrated here by the loading of a 105 mm round into a M119A2 of the 320th Field Artillery, 506th Regimental Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. The 101st is one of at least three US Army divisions (including also the 82nd and 10th) that are likely to continue to use light guns for the foreseeable future. Source: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Keith W. DeVinney via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/isaf_soldiers_fire_a_105mm_light_gun_mod_45149844.jpgISAF Soldiers Fire a 105mm Light GunThe 7 Parachute Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery fire their 105 mm L118 in support of patrols from the 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment near Kajaki, Afghanistan, in 2008. Note the Selex ES LINAPS mounted on top of the barrel close to the breech. Source: Sgt Anthony Boocock, RLC/MOD via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/m-56-33_105mm_-_partner_2019_-_1.jpgm-56-33_105mm_-_partner_2019_-_1The M56-2, also designated M56/33, at a trade show last year. The external resemblance to the classic 10.5 cm leFH 18/40 is evident. Source: Srđan Popović/Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/122h63-maavoimat-fb-henri-hakulinen.jpg122H63 Maavoimat FB Henri Hakulinen122H63 being fired. Source: Maavoimat FB/Henri Hakulinen2023-12-30T13:13:16+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/04/04/nenonens-heritage-pt-3-the-heavies/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mvh1-2015-maavoimat-fb.jpgMVH1 2015 Maavoimat FBEven when it comes to towed heavy artillery, not all are created equal in terms of mobility and ease of handling, something that is often forgotten in the towed vs. self-propelled debate. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/charlie_battery2c_1st_battalion2c_12th_marine_regiment2c_fire_an_m982_excalibur_round_from_an_m777_howitzer.jpgcharlie_battery2c_1st_battalion2c_12th_marine_regiment2c_fire_an_m982_excalibur_round_from_an_m777_howitzerMarines with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fire an M982 Excalibur round from an M777 howitzer during a fire support mission in Afghanistan in 2011. Source: USMC via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sisu-e15-tp-l-leguan-bridge-saber-strike-18-maavoimat-fb.jpgSisu E15 TP-L Leguan bridge Saber Strike 18 - Maavoimat FBYou don't always need tracked platforms, as the Sisu E15 TP-L Leguan bridge layer shows here at the Saber Strike 18. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/conscript-driver-training-oct-19-pspr-fb.jpgConscript driver training oct 19 PSPR FBThe first conscripts started training on the K9 Moukari (possibly 155PSH17, though I can't remember seeing that designation in official FDF sources) last year, replacing the 122PSH74 as the training platform at the peacetime Jääkäritykistörykmentti (Jaeger artillery regiment). Source: Panssariprikati FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/122psh74m-pohjoinen-18-maavoimet-fb.jpg122PSH74M Pohjoinen 18 Maavoimet FB122PSH74M firing during exercise Pohjoinen 18. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/152k89-tc3a4yspanos-late-2019-marko-leppc3a4nen.jpg152K89 täyspanos late 2019 Marko LeppänenA 152K89 of Kainuu Artillery Regiment during a live-fire exercise late last year. When firing with a full charge such as here, the gun is capable of flinging out the standard OF-29 HE-FRAG round to over 27 km. Picture courtesy of Marko Leppänenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/155034.jpg6-tuumaisilla on kiirettä.The 152 H/37 as the original 152 mm obr. 1937 was known in Finnish service firing on its former owners during the Soviet summer offensive of 1944. 63 years later the last guns would finally be withdrawn from Finnish service. Source: SA-Kuva2023-12-30T13:13:12+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/04/18/nenonens-heritage-pt-4-rockets-for-multiple-purposes/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/u.s._marines_with_delta_battery2c_2nd_battalion2c_14th_marine_regiment2c_assigned_to_the_iii_marine_expeditionary_force2c_fire_a_reduced-range_practice_rocket_from_a_high_mobility_artill.jpgMEFEX 2014US Marines with Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, fire a reduced-range practice rocket from a HIMARS at a joint combined live-fire exercise March 28, 2014 in South Korea. Source: Cpl Lauren Whitneyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/k239-chun-mu-rok-army-fb.jpgK239 Chun-Mu ROK Army FBThe Chun-Mu firing a light 130 mm rocket. Even with these low-tech weapons the system offer significantly superior performance to the RM-70. Source: ROK Army FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dscn1715.jpgDSCN1715The long traditions of Israeli rocket launchers can trace their roots to vehicles such as the MAR-240 (closest to the camera), a somewhat crude conversion mounted atop a Sherman-hull that could fire thirty-six heavy 240 mm rockets in a salvo and was stowed sideways for transport. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/gmlrs-firing-2018-maavoimat-homepage.jpgGMLRS firing 2018 Maavoimat homepageFinnish M270 in white-wash camouflage test-firing the M30A1 GMLRS-AW in 2018. Source: Maavoimat homepage2023-12-30T13:13:06+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/05/12/on-german-nukes-and-tornadoes/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2012.11.10_eb8c80ed959cebafbceab5ad_eab3b5eab5b0_rep.of_korea_air_force_28818381914529.jpg2012.11.10_eb8c80ed959cebafbceab5ad_eab3b5eab5b0_rep.of_korea_air_force_28818381914529The F-15K Slam Eagle of the South Korean Air Force is a good example of the modern Strike Eagle family. Able to carry a lot of ordnance and go far, as opposed to the Tornado it can also hold it's own in an air-to-air fight. Source: Republic of Korea Armed Forces via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/da00016793_s.jpg© Dassault AviationIn the event of an all-out war, France would use it's land- and carrier-based Rafales to launch a limited number of nuclear-tipped cruise missiles as a first warning that it feels the situation is threatening, in an attempt to force the enemy to back off before having to go all-out nuclear with air- and submarine-launched strikes. The Rafales would each carry a single ASMP-A cruise missile on the centre station, which in the picture is occupied by a ASM.39 Exocet. Source: © Dassault Aviationhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/panavia_tornado_28luftwaffe29_28873631339729.jpgpanavia_tornado_28luftwaffe29_28873631339729A German Tornado ECR with two AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missiles under the fuselage. Source: bomberpilot via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T13:13:01+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/05/23/lessons-from-history-for-the-finnish-battlefield/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/alexander-karlsson-cc-forsvarsmakten-fs17-uav-falken.jpgAlexander Karlsson CC Forsvarsmakten FS17 UAV FalkenA Finnish officer looking at the information received from a Swedish 'Falken' (Skylark I) light UAV during operations in Afghanistan. The close cooperation between Finnish and Swedish units during a significant part of the Finnish ISAF contribution is likely to have played a part in providing the groundwork for the rapid growth in bilateral cooperation post-Crimea. Source: Svenska Försvarsmakten/Alexander Karlssonhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/battalion_vostok_3.jpgbattalion_vostok_3Close cooperation between infantry and vehicles by Battalion Vostok in South Ossetia during the war. Source: Yana Amelina via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/croatian_war_1991_vukovar_destroyed_tank.jpgcroatian_war_1991_vukovar_destroyed_tankThe locally produced M-84, a Jugoslav version of the T-72, represented the high-end of the armour involved in the conflict. Here a M-84 of the Serb-dominated Jugoslav National Army has hit a mine laid by the Croat defenders during the battle of Vukovar. Source: Peter Denton via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/d79ed79cd797d79ed7aa_d799d795d79d_d794d79bd799d7a4d795d7a8d799d79d_d791d792d796d7a8d794_d794d7a6d7a4d795d7a0d799d7aa_d791d7a1d799d7a0d799.jpgd79ed79cd797d79ed7aa_d799d795d79d_d794d79bd799d7a4d795d7a8d799d79d_d791d792d796d7a8d794_d794d7a6d7a4d795d7a0d799d7aa_d791d7a1d799d7a0d799The focus on tanks in the IDF following the spectacular successes of the 1967 Six-Day War had left the Israelis with a dangerous lack of infantry and supporting arms once the modern anti-tank guided missiles and rocket launchers made their debut on the battlefield. Source: Israeli Defence Forces Spokesperson's Unit via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/d79ed7a4d7a7d793_d790d795d792d793d794_162_d794d790d79cd795d7a3_d790d791d7a8d794d79d_d790d793d79f_2c_d79ed79cd797d79ed7aa_d799d795d79d_d794d79bd799d7a4d795d7a8d799d79d_1973.jpgd79ed7a4d7a7d793_d790d795d792d793d794_162_d794d790d79cd795d7a3_d790d791d7a8d794d79d_d790d793d79f_2c_d79ed79cd797d79ed7aa_d799d795d79d_d794d79bd799d7a4d795d7a8d799d79d_1973https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_3029.jpgIMG_3029The memorial overlooking the 'Valley of Tears', the battlefield in northern Golan where the Israeli armoured battalion 'Oz 77' fought under the command of Lt.Col. Avigdor Kahalani (later brigadier general). This was part of the area identified by Lt.Col. Uri Simhoni as the most crucial part of the front, and where the Syrian breakthrough attempt was denied with the slimmest possible margin. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T13:12:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/05/27/the-return-of-the-sako/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tukiampuja-maavoimat-fb.jpgTukiampuja Maavoimat FBA Finnish rifleman with an upgraded 7.62 RK 62M with magnifying optics, the current DMR in Finnish service. The K 22 will be a significant upgrade both when it comes to accuracy, firepower, and ergonomics. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ey9zsqxwaaas8ft.jpegEY9zsqXWAAAs8FtA marine sniper from Nyland Brigade taking part in the currently ongoing sea warfare exercise Lotta 20. The weapon is the 8.6 TKIV 2000, a Sako TRG 42 in .338 LM. Source: Finnish Navy Twitterhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/nylbr-atu-merivoimat-fb.jpgNYLBR ATU merivoimat FBThe current high-end of Finnish sniper rifles is the Sako TRG 42 in .338 LM, here in the hands of a conscript sniper from the Amphibious Task Unit of the Nyland Brigade. The 'box' mounted on top of the bipod is part of the simulator equipment. Source: Merivoimat FB2023-12-30T13:12:54+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/07/04/when-the-global-becomes-local/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/dsc6214.jpg_DSC6214Source: Niklas Englund/Försvarsmakten2023-12-30T13:12:50+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/07/13/the-black-horses/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/da00000245_s.jpg© Dassault Aviation - K. TokunagaWill 2021 be the year of the biggest Rafale export order to date? Likely not, but don't say I didn't warn you! Source: © Dassault Aviation - K. Tokunagahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lockheed-martin_f-35a_lightning_ii_e280985209e28099_284930561163829.jpglockheed-martin_f-35a_lightning_ii_e280985209e28099_284930561163829Like their Danish allies, Norway is converting over to a single base for its fast jets with the introduction of the F-35A, the air defence of the northern parts of the country being handled by a QRA detachment rotating in to Evenes Air Station (outside Narvik) from the main base at Ørland. Here an aircraft of the 332 Squadron visits Bodø for an airshow in 2019, the city that used to host the two northern F-16 squadrons. Source: Alan Wilson via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/hornet-elephant-march-finaf-2020.jpgHornet Elephant March FinAF 2020The Finnish Air Force earlier this summer launched over half of the 62 aircraft strong Hornet-fleet simultaneously in what is a show of strength when it comes to readiness and the ability to temporarily surge, but also a stark reminder that the country hasn't gotten smaller since the 90's (a trend we'd very much like to continue). Source: Finnish Air Force2023-12-30T13:12:46+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/07/24/continued-imbalances-the-swedish-defence-forces-towards-2030/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/swedish-army-main-units-2020.jpgSwedish Army main units 2020The peacetime bases of the main units of the Swedish Defence Forces by 2030 according to the latest plan presented by the Swedish Defence Forces. Note that some icons are shifted slightly to allow for a clearer picture. Source: Own illustration2023-12-30T13:12:42+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/08/24/swedish-readiness-operation/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/rlaiv-tykistoammunnoissa-18-aug-2020-rlaiv-twitter.jpgRLAIV tykistöammunnoissa 18 Aug 2020 RLAIV TwitterVessel from the Finnish Coastal Fleet conducted artillery firings earlier this month. Farthest away from the camera is FNS Hämeenmaa ('02'), which possibly is the ship currently exercising with the Swedish Navy in the central Baltic Sea. Source: RLAIV Twitter2023-12-30T12:05:52+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/08/29/the-big-dance-that-wasnt-to-be/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/rs19519_rs108232_dp117822-lpr.jpgRS19519_RS108232_DP117822-lprThe Large Area Display simulator for Eurofighter which is in development with engineers at BAE Systems in Warton, United Kingdom.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/6002-at-kahuhava.jpeg6002 at KahuhavaFirst time ever the 39E Gripen took part in an air show. The aircraft in question was '6002', the first series production aircraft for the Swedish Air Force. She will join verification and validation programme together with the Swedish Armed Forces and FMV. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/se-rmu-at-kauhava.jpegSE-RMU at KauhavaThe third GlobalEye being built for the UAE, here with Swedish civilian registration SE-RMU. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/block-iii-and-ats.jpegBlock III and ATS2023-12-30T12:05:48+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/10/11/hx-goes-dsca/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fa-18d-jassm.jpgFA-18D JASSMA Finnish F/A-18D Hornet loaded with two (training) AGM-158A JASSM during exercise TOUHU17. Note the decision to use a twin-seat aircraft for the long-range strike mission, something that together with earlier self-critique about having too few twin-seaters for operational conversion led many (myself included) to speculate that a larger number of F/A-18F might be included in the offer, something the notification now proved wrong. Source: Finnish Air Force FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/f-35-hx-challenge-finaf-fb.jpgF-35 HX Challenge FinAF FBOne of the visitng F-35As that took part in HX Challenge airborne together with a Finnish F/A-18C Hornet. Source: Finnish Air Force FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fa-18e-taking-off.jpgFA-18E taking offThe single-seat F/A-18E Super Hornet getting airborne from Tampere-Pirkkala AFB during HX Challenge earlier this year. The notification confirms that if Boeing wins, the single-seater will be by far the most common version. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T12:05:44+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/10/15/the-curious-case-of-the-amraam/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/finaf-fb-hornet-refuelling.jpgFinAF FB Hornet refuelling2023-12-30T12:05:41+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/10/17/kokkola-20-local-defence-in-action/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/generalen.jpgGeneralenGeneral Kivinen sharing an informal chat with the media about local conditions after the presser had ended. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/porin-pr-fb-ii.jpgPorin PR FB IIA suspected bad guy has been brought down next to the railway line. Source: Pori Brigade FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/port-tower.jpgPort TowerThe gateway to Port of Kokkola, Port Tower became a centre of military activity during the early days of September. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/kokkola-2020-poripr-fb.jpgKokkola 2020 PoriPR FBInter-authority cooperation was the name of the game when the local defence exercise concept landed in Kokkola. Source: Porin Prikaati FB2023-12-30T12:05:36+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2020/10/29/finland-goes-gbad-shopping/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ruska-20-lohtaja-joni-malkamaki-faf-fb.jpgRuska 20 Lohtaja Joni Malkamäki FAF FBThe Finnish air defence doctrine places a high emphasise on the joint aspect, with the ground- and sea-based systems supporting the fighters of the Finnish Air Force. Here a NASAMS II battery is deployed in Lohtaja during the Air Forces' main exercise Ruska 20 earlier this fall. Source: Finnish AIr Force FB/Joni Malkamäkihttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/david-sling-0001.jpgDavid-Sling-0001One of the final test firings of the David's sling before the system entered operational use with the IDF. Source: United States Missile Defense Agency via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T12:05:31+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/01/10/review-naval-minewarfare-politics-to-practicalities/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fns-vahterpaa-sandy-coast-2020-merivoimat-fb.jpgFNS Vahterpää Sandy Coast 2020 Merivoimat FBThe book certainly has given me a great appreciation for how versatile the new Katanpää-class minehunters are, not only from the viewpoint of the Finnish Navy but as tools for diplomacy and statecraft as well. The picture shows the third sister MHC Vahterpää during exercise Sandy Coast 2020. Source: Merivoimat FB2023-12-30T11:42:31+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/01/17/the-silent-discussion/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/white-83-mil-ru-commons.jpgWhite 83 mil ru commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/hornet-halli-ilmavoimat-fb.jpgHornet Halli Ilmavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tornado_-_riat_2019_48727941992.jpgTornado_-_RIAT_2019_(48727941992)2023-12-30T11:42:28+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/01/23/hx-home-stretch/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img_20200828_145404377_hdr_2.jpgIMG_20200828_145404377_HDR_2https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/screenshot_20210122-112405.pngScreenshot_20210122-112405https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/screenshot_20210122-113129.pngScreenshot_20210122-113129https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/screenshot_20210122-113503.pngScreenshot_20210122-113503https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/screenshot_20210122-113800.pngScreenshot_20210122-1138002023-12-30T11:42:24+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/02/01/the-junkers-of-aakenustunturi/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img_8463.jpgIMG_8463https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img_8452.jpgIMG_8452https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img_8515.jpgIMG_8515https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20180710_123653.jpg20180710_123653https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/junkers_casa_352l_ju-52_an1133978.jpgJunkers_(CASA)_352L_(Ju-52)_AN11339782023-12-30T11:42:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/02/19/fighters-missiles-and-forces/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/76228-66867-1613470220.0.0.jpg76228-66867-1613470220.0.0https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/76228-66846-1613470182.0.0.jpg76228-66846-1613470182.0.0https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sailor_directs_an_ea-18g_during_snow_storm_in_japan_8367035559.jpgSailor directs an EA-18G during snow storm in JapanNAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 10, 2013) A ground crew member from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 signals to an EA-18G Growler as it returns from a flight during heavy snows at Naval Air Facility Misawa. VAQ-132 is finishing up a six-month deployment in support of U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released) 130110-N-VZ328-444 Join the conversation http://www.facebook.com/USNavy http://www.twitter.com/USNavy http://navylive.dodlive.milhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ruska-19-jassm-joni-malkamaki-ilmavoimat-fb.jpgRuska 19 JASSM Joni Malkamäki Ilmavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/screenshot-2021-02-18-at-14.11.19.pngScreenshot 2021-02-18 at 14.11.19https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/screenshot-2021-02-18-at-14.10.11.pngScreenshot 2021-02-18 at 14.10.112023-12-30T11:42:14+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/03/25/uncompetitive-defence-in-a-competitive-age/2023-12-30T11:42:10+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/04/07/stealth-dispersed-operations-and-a-big-jammer/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/eielson-afb.jpgF-35 rapid mobilizationAn F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron, takes off during Arctic Gold 21-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. The F-35A is a fifth-generation multi-role fighter aircraft used by the U.S. Department of Defense along with 11 other partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cope-north-21-eielson-afb.jpg356th Fighter Squadron brings lightning to Cope North 21U.S. Air Force Airmen attend hands-on Agile Combat Employment (ACE) multi-capable Airmen training during Cope North 21 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 6, 2021. The purpose of the training is to teach Airmen from various career fields how to execute hot-pit refueling and maximize readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fp151557-0400_pr.jpgLockheed Martin Aeronautics Photo by Angel DelCuetoFP151557 Kaszynski Customer: Eric Hehs Code One Support at Luke AFB Luke AFB Week Location: Phoenix, Arizona Date: 06-23-2015 TuesdayLockheed Martin Aeronautics Photo by Angel DelCueto FP151557 Kaszynski Customer: Eric Hehs Code One Support at Luke AFB Luke AFB Week Location: Phoenix, Arizona Date: 06-23-2015 Tuesdayhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_0093.jpgIMG_00932023-12-30T11:42:04+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/05/02/stop-bafo-time/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/jassmed.jpgJASSMedSaab showed of a large scale model of Gripen E in Finnish colours equipped with AGM-158 JASSM already at Kuopio Air Show in 2016. Now that particular options seems to be off the table. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/eesti-ohuvagi-fb-f-35-in-bap.jpgEesti ohuvägi FB F-35 in BAPIn late April the Italian Air Force Baltic Air Policing detachment became the first to bring the F-35A to perform the QRA-mission over the Gulf of Finland. Picture source: Eesti Õhuvägi FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/img_3446.jpgIMG_3446https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/saab-ip-1.jpgSaab IPhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/saab-systems-centre.jpgSaab Systems Centrehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/saab-ip.jpgSaab IPhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/flag-day.pngFlag day2023-12-30T11:39:51+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/05/03/ak6-meet-k22/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/nytt-ehv.jpgNytt Ehv2023-12-30T11:39:47+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/05/28/the-further-adventures-of-the-f-35-and-the-super-hornet/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fa-18d-jassm.jpgFA-18D JASSMA Finnish AIr Force F/A-18D Hornet sporting two AGM-158A JASSM heavy cruise missiles. The weapon has received almost mythical status in Finnish media, and while some of its reputation is exaggerated, there's no denying it is a key capability. Source: Finnish Air Force FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/f-35-hx-challenge-finaf-fb.jpgF-35 HX Challenge FinAF FBF-35 during HX Challenge last year. Source: Finnish Air Force FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/210422-n-uz648-281.jpg210422-N-UZ648-281https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/all-aspect-full-spectrum.pngAll Aspect-Full SpectrumIllustration of the difference between having a dedicated EW-aircraft compared to a purely hypotethical strike fighter using its AESA-radar as a giant jammer.2023-12-30T11:39:42+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/06/06/no-love-for-the-baltic-sea-from-green-ministry/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/rajaheko-twitter.jpegRAJAHEKO TwitterDarker skies ahead for Finnish environmental protection and border security work over the Baltic Seas. Picture source: FBG Flight Division Twitter2023-12-30T11:39:38+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/06/13/review-operaatio-punainen-kettu/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2706506.jpg27065062023-12-30T11:39:35+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/06/19/cruise-missiles-flying-over-your-head/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/concrete-attack.jpgConcrete Attackhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/taurus.jpgTAURUS2023-12-30T11:39:31+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/06/25/lifting-the-fog/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/com-uk-carrier-strike-tw-csg21.jpegCom UK Carrier Strike Tw CSG21https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ace-21-nor-f-35_-mathias-charman.jpgACE 21 nor-f-35_ Mathias Charmanhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/forsvaret-no-f-35-red-flag-2021.jpgForsvaret no F-35 Red Flag 2021https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/55zh6m_nebo-m_mobile_multiband_radar_system_-05.jpg55Zh6M_Nebo-M_mobile_multiband_radar_system_-05The 55Zh6M radar of the Nebo-M complex is a mobile VHF-band radar that is built to provide early warning of incoming stealth platforms. Source: Vitaly Kuzmin via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T11:39:28+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/07/03/swiss-decision-rolls-in-f-35s-favour/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/taistelunkuva2030-01.jpgPrinthttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/previewhigh.jpegpreviewHighhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rammstein-alloy-21-2-finaf-tw.jpegRammstein Alloy 21-2 FinAF Tw2023-12-30T11:39:24+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/07/25/my-mines-and-those-of-my-brother/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pm16-err-punkt-ee.jpgPM16 ERR punkt EEScreengrab from Estonian broadcaster EER showing a PM16/Blocker going over the stern of FNS Louhi. Source: EERhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/source-dmitrii-fedotoff-white-philadelphia.-university-of-pennsylvania-press.jpgSource Dmitrii Fedotoff-White - Philadelphia. University of Pennsylvania pressSource: Dmitrii Fedotoff-White - University of Pennsylvania presshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/eml-wambola-avatud-laev-kundas.-04.06.2019.-foto-n-ltn-karl-alfred-baumeister.jpgEML-Wambola-avatud-laev-Kundas.-04.06.2019.-Foto-n-ltn-Karl-Alfred-BaumeisterEML Wambola is the sole Estonian minelayer currently in service. n-Ltn Karl Alfred Baumeister2023-12-30T11:39:18+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/08/07/the-art-of-dissuasion/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_6580-2.jpgIMG_6580 (2)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/da00025834_s.jpg© Dassault Aviation - A. ParingauxBase aérienne projetée Prince Hassan : Jordanie. Rafale. Installation de bombes AASM.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/screenshot-2021-08-07-14.56.30.pngScreenshot 2021-08-07 14.56.30https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/twitter-armee-francais.jpegTwitter Armee Francaishttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/heifara-adaede-fb.jpgHeifara AdAedE FB2023-12-30T11:39:14+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/08/09/boeing-refusing-to-let-new-fighters-stealth-the-show/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_6817-2.jpgIMG_6817 (2)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/hangar-door.jpgHangar doorhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ats-ministerial-large-boeing.jpgats-ministerial-large BoeingThe ATS during testing in Australia. Note the sheer size of the nose compared to the rest of the aircraft. Source: Boeing media2023-12-30T11:39:10+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/08/12/higher-faster-independent/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rs16729_typhoon-iceland-baltic-air-policing.jpgICELAND THANKS RAF FOR NATO AIR POLICING MISSION1(F) Squadron Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 aircraft prepare to fly out of a snow covered Keflavik air base, Iceland, on 6th December 2019, as part of the NATO air policing mission. The RAF detachment, including four Typhoon jet fighters have deployed to Iceland as part of a periodic peacetime air defence strategy.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_5884-2.jpgIMG_5884 (2)A scale model of a Finnish Typhoon with the ECRS Mk 2 shown through the transparent panel. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_6707-2.jpgIMG_6707 (2)The RAF Typhoon display flown by Flt Lt James Sainty, callsign 'Anarchy 1'. Flt Lt Sainty has not only been doing QRA with the Typhoon in the Falklands, he has also gone to war in the aircraft. Source: Own picture2023-12-30T11:39:07+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/08/14/finnish-land-ceptor-mbda-aiming-high-in-itsuko/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/volvo_truck_with_gravel_minsk-homoatrox.jpgVolvo_truck_with_gravel_(Minsk) Homoatroxhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/martin-mellquist-norwegian-armed-forces.jpgMartin Mellquist Norwegian Armed Forceshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_20210806_133445539_hdr-2.jpgIMG_20210806_133445539_HDR (2)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_20210806_132101216_hdr.jpgIMG_20210806_132101216_HDRhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/09e82c4c-2d6f-4c7a-9d0b-4260b9583ea1.jpg09e82c4c-2d6f-4c7a-9d0b-4260b9583ea1The TEL of the Finnish Land Ceptor in a firing position by the sea at Kaivari 21 with standard-length CAMM missiles. Picture courtesy of MBDA / Paavo Pykäläinen2023-12-30T11:39:02+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/09/04/cavs-rolling-on/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51413738010_75d709921a_c.jpg51413738010_75d709921a_chttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51205034138_564397f563_k.jpg51205034138_564397f563_khttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/kto_rosomak_in_afghanistan.jpg100317-N-1928O-344GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan (March 17, 2010) — A Polish Army “Patria” armored modular vehicle patrols near Camp Giro in Ghazni Province. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Mark O’Donald/Released)2023-12-30T11:38:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/09/17/a-pounding-in-the-pacific/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/soryu-class-kaijo-jieitai-jmsdf.jpgSoryu-class Kaijō Jieitai JMSDFThe boat that Australia should have bought, the Japanese Sōryū-class. It has now been replaced with the even more capable Taigei-class, which is an iterative low-risk design. Source: Kaijō Jieitai JMSDFhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hms-astute-laphot-j-massey-mod.jpgHMS Astute Arrives at Faslane for the First TimeThe Astute-class is extremely good, but comes with a price-tag to match. Source: LA(Phot) J Massey/MOD2023-12-30T11:38:55+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/09/25/the-cavalry-is-coming/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/i-19-fb-.jpgI 19 FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ajb-fb.jpgAJB FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210924_jimcro01_k4-invigningdsc_5919-1.jpg20210924_jimcro01_K4-invigningDSC_5919 (1)2023-12-30T11:38:15+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/10/16/sunken-costs-and-good-enough-the-a26-blekinge-class/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/screenshot-2021-10-15-23.32.55.pngScreenshot 2021-10-15 23.32.55https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/us_navy_090827-n-5742k-555_line_handlers_aboard_the_italian_todaro-class_submarine_scire_s527_prepare_to_moor_the_boat_during_a_port_call_to_naval_submarine_base_new_london.jpg090827-N-5742K-555090827-N-5742K-555 GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 27, 2009) Line handlers aboard the Italian Todaro-class submarine Scire (S527) prepare to moor the boat during a port call to Naval Submarine Base New London. Scire is on deployment and is preparing to participate in a Joint Task Force Exercise with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Machinist Mate Casey Kinkade/Released)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/swe_a26_poster.jpgSwe_A26_posterhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/160607-n-zz999-027_27503957256.jpg160607-N-ZZ999-027_(27503957256)160607-N-ZZ999-027 BALTIC SEA (March 13, 2016) Swedish submarine HSWMS Halland surfaces in preparations for a small-boat transfer during exercise BALTOPS, June 7, 2016. BALTOPS is an annual recurring multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability, enhance flexibility and demonstrate the resolve of allied and partner nations to defend the Baltic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Daniel Foose/Released)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/hms_gotland-2.jpgHMS_Gotland-2https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/hms-uppland-mass.jpgHMS Uppland mässhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/submarino_general_ohiggins_ss-23.jpgSubmarino_General_O'Higgins_(SS-23)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/italy-navy-type-212-nfs-submarine.jpgItaly-Navy-Type-212-NFS-Submarine2023-12-30T11:38:11+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/11/04/meripuolustuspaiva-2021-maritime-defence-day/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211104_0936584767731229451033329.jpg20211104_0936584767731229451033329.jpghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211104_0937051816895793263391225.jpg20211104_0937051816895793263391225.jpg2023-12-30T11:38:08+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/11/06/aiming-for-a-joint-target/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/joel-thungren-sydfront-21-ksp-90.jpgJoel Thungren Sydfront 21 ksp 90In a strange twist of faith - the FN Minimi which originally was created as a light machine gun in the same calibre as the rest of the weapons of the squad now seem set to spend its final years as the only 5.56 mm weapon in the Swedish infantry squads. Source: Joel Thungren/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/frisell-sako-trg-m10.jpgFrisell Sako TRG M10Trials with the Sako TRG M10 in .338 LM (8.6 mm) at the FMV site in Karlsborg. Picture courtesy of BGen. Frisellhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/joel-thungren-mali-20.jpgJoel Thungren Mali 20A Swedish designated marksman in Mali with the AK 4D variant of the G3. Note adjustable stock from Spuhr, Atlas bipod, Aimpoint magnifying kit CS. This particular weapon also has a AN/PEQ-15A laser designator. Source: Joel Thungren/Försvarsmakten2023-12-30T11:38:04+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/11/13/one-last-hurrah-finnish-media-visits-an-hx-contender/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/globaleye_ska0469.jpgGlobalEye_SKA0469https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gripen-e_swe_bra-1109.jpgGripen E_SWE_BRA-1109https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/smaller-mikkokoli-in-gripen-e-simulator02.jpegSmaller MikkoKoli in Gripen E simulator02https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mikkokoli-in-gripen-e-simulator02.jpegMikkoKoli in Gripen E simulator02https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/vidsel_winter-gripen-e.jpgVidsel_Winter-Gripen Ehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/globaleye-island-1.jpgF001_C009_0408ED2023-12-30T11:37:59+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/11/27/the-wasp-that-refused-to-die/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/vfa-106-fa-18e-cvn-69-flynavy-twitter.jpgVFA 106 FA-18E CVN 69 FlyNavy TwitterA 'red shirt' checking a Sidewinder mounted on the wingtip of a F/A-18E Super Hornet of VFA-106 'Gladiators' aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. For the time being they still occupy a prominent role on the flight deck of any US carrier. Source: @FlyNavy Twitterhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ea-18g-growler.jpgEA-18G GrowlerThe EA-18G Growler at Tampere-Pirkkala during HX Challenge. Note the large (mock up) NGJ-MB under the wings. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/screenshot-2021-11-26-at-17-43-00-powerpoint-presentation-boeing-digital-thread-ifc-presentation_11-2021_final-pdf.pngScreenshot 2021-11-26 at 17-43-00 PowerPoint Presentation - Boeing Digital Thread IFC Presentation_11 2021_FINAL PDFIllustration from Boeing's International Fighter Conference briefing describing the principle. Courtesy of Boeinghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/armada-espanola-tiwtter.jpgArmada Espanola TiwtterThe Juan Carlos I (L 61), an unlikely but apparently not impossible candidate for future Super Hornet operations. Source: Armada Española Twitter2023-12-30T11:37:55+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/12/04/wargames/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/the-brave-grip.jpgThe brave Griphttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/no-luck-in-hki-gripen.jpgNo luck in HKI GripenLaunching from Helsinki in the middle of a bunch of Russian fighters rushing north is a bad ideahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/gripen-vyborg-sead.jpgGripen Vyborg SEADThe SEAD-mission to Vyborg go rather well, but there really is a need to launch a large number of weapons to ensure that some get throughhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/gripen-where-is-the-radar.jpgGripen where is the radarThe AI is a bit slow to react to the enemies entering the prosecution area, but soon missiles start flying in both directionshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/i-know-everything.jpgI know everythingThe level of detail picked out is just on another level compared to everything else tested in this series of scenarioshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/hornet-mayhem.jpgHornet mayhemThe biggest conclusion from the Super Hornet run is that you do need a combination of better situational awareness and longer range to be able to reach the large positive kill ratios wanted by the Finnish Air Force. The AIM-120D doesn't cut it unless you is able to hide, but the combination of AIM-260 and ATFLIR ensures that the Super Hornet is right back in the gamehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/growlers-know.jpgGrowlers knowhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/northern-battle.jpgNorthern battleThe Typhoon being able to hit the deck and then take the elevator back up again is a huge benefit when it comes to evading incoming missileshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/spear-ew.jpgSpear EWThe huge number of Spear EW released by any single Typhoon is a very nice feature. Unfortunately the database doesn't allow for mixed loadouts, as in reality a SEAD-bird would likely carry a mix of kinetic and EW SPEARshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/typhoons-taking-off.jpgTyphoons taking off2023-12-30T11:37:50+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/12/11/f-35a-is-hx-the-winner-takes-it-all/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/f-35a-courtesy-of-lm.jpgF-35A courtesy of LMThe F-35 is no stranger to the cold, having seen service in the high north on both sides of the Atlantic. Picture courtesy of Lockheed Martinhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/luftforsvaret-twitter.jpegLuftforsvaret TwitterThe Norwegian experience of operating F-35A in the far north without doubt has played a similar role to the Canadian CF-18 Hornet operations last time around - providing a serious export reference from snowy fields. Source: Luftforsvaret Twitterhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sr-airman-jonathan-valdes-ak-f-35-at-cope-north-21-guam.jpgSr Airman Jonathan Valdes AK F-35 at Cope North 21 GuamF-35As out of Eieleson AFB in Alaska practicing dispersed operations in Guam, including at the abandoned Northwest Field. Source: DVIDS/Senior Airman Jonathan Valdeshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/raf-marham-twitter-cpl-wise.jpegRAF Marham Twitter Cpl WiseHer Majesty the Queen being briefed on the other fighter the Royal Air Force (and Royal Navy) is getting - the stealthy F-35 that is able to go forward. Source: RAF Marham Twitter / Cpl Wise2023-12-30T11:37:45+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/12/24/m23-if-it-aint-broke-build-it-at-home/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fhiu-8dxma4uuhe.jpegFHIU-8DXMA4uuhEAnother somewhat different angle of the TKIV 23. Note attached sling, attachment blots for the hand guard allowing a free floating barrel, forward assist, and the seemingly lean profile of the operating mechanism for a piston-operated AR (though that might be down to the camera angle). Source: Finnish MoD Twitterhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/thomas-wiegold-g28-mes.jpgThomas Wiegold G28 MeSA German soldier with the G28 - the Bundeswehr DMR version of the HK417 - in Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan back in 2013. Spot features that aren't found on M23, or vice versa. Source: Thomas Wiegold/Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/76c0b850-d7d9-18f7-e1f5-9f8d5fb1605f.jpg76c0b850-d7d9-18f7-e1f5-9f8d5fb1605fThe 7.62 TKIV 23 with the larger Steiner-scope and an Ase Utra-supressor. Source: Finnish Defence Forces2023-12-30T11:37:41+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2021/12/29/enter-seahawk-exit-whitefox/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/seahawk_signal_201205-n-ow019-0012c.jpgPrinceton Conducts Night Flight OperationsARABIAN SEA (Dec. 5, 2020) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Airman Robert Mudolo, from Coram, N.Y., assigned to the “Battlecats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73, signals the pilots of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) in the North Arabian Sea. Princeton is part of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/hkp-14f-operator-positions-henrik-radmark.jpgHKP 14F operator positions Henrik Rådmarkhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/hkp-14f-henrik-radmark.jpgHKP 14F Henrik Rådmarkhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/an_mh-60r_sea_hawk_fires_chaff_flares_during_a_training_exercise._34287318195.jpgAn MH-60R Sea Hawk fires chaff flares during a training exercise.PHILIPPINE SEA (April 24, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk from the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 “Blue Hawks” fires chaff flares during a training exercise near the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia Pacific routinely for more than 70 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)170424-N-BL637-150 Join the conversation: http://www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp http://www.facebook.com/USNavy http://www.twitter.com/USNavy http://navylive.dodlive.mil http://pinterest.com https://plus.google.comhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/dansk-seahawk-gronland-forsvaret.jpgDansk Seahawk Grönland ForsvaretA Danish MH-60R Seahawk in Greenland. Note the additional rescue kit fitted to one of the pylons, and the search radar under the forward belly. Source: Forsvarethttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20210616-bezav-mahmod-forsvarsmakten-fos.jpg20210616 Bezav Mahmod Försvarsmakten FÖSThe Swedish SERE-training is handled by the armed forces Survival School (FÖS), which sort under K 3. Here a UH-60M is out carrying a number of personnel of FÖS earlier this summer. Source: Bezav Mahmod/Försvarsmakten2023-12-30T11:37:36+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/01/09/arms-control-is-back-or-is-it/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nzhm-56_09-milru-wikimedia.jpgNZhM-56_09 milru wikimediahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/b61-and-f-16-at-volkel-usaf.jpgB61 and F-16 USAFThe F-16 and the free-fall B61 nuclear bomb - not a system even close in capability to a nuclear-tipped Iskander-M, not even with the upcoming upgrade to F-35A and B61 Mod 12. Source: USAF via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T11:37:31+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/01/19/eight-years-and-counting/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/84hltvuw.bmp84hltvuw2023-12-30T11:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/01/24/ready-when-you-are/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/kaartjr-exercise-twitter.jpgKAARTJR exercise TwitterThe image chosen to illustrate the exercise in Helsinki. It certainly might be stock footage, but notable is that all soldiers have found it prudent to hang their gas masks on the outside of their equipment. Source: FDF2023-12-30T11:37:24+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/02/12/though-she-be-but-little-she-is-fierce-minesweeping-capability-2030/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/m352-rauma-bigstuart-wikimedia-commons.jpgM352 Rauma BigStuart wikimedia commonsAlta-class minesweeper HMNS Rauma of the Norwegian Navy. Source: BigStuart / Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/raivaajaosasto-saaski-kiiski-7-fin-navy-fb.jpgRaivaajaosasto Sääski Kiiski 7 Fin Navy FBMembers of Raivaajaosasto Sääski reading Kiiski 7 during an exercise. Source: Finnish Navy Facebookhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/kuha-herateraivauskalusto-fin-navy-fb.jpgKuha heräteraivauskalusto Fin Navy FBOne of the Kuha-class vessels in the process of handling its acoustic influence sweeper. Source: Finnish Navy Facebookhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/msf1-baltops-sovaernet-fb.jpgMSF1 BALTOPS Sovaernet FBMSF1 of the MRD-class closest to the camera. The general layout with a large open deck aft and superstructure in front can be expected to feature on the upcoming MSC2030-class. Source: Søværnet Facebookhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/msd6-sovaernet-fb-estonia-german-mine.jpgMSD6 Sovaernet FB Estonia German mineThe Danish Navy removing an old German mine from the Second World War outside the Estonian coast, pointing at the importance and long time frames necessary in mine countermeasure work. Source: Danish Navy Facebook2023-12-30T11:37:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/02/26/a-modest-proposal/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/fmedfqoxwaokbw0.jpgFMeDfQoXwAokBw0At least one T-80BVM is not coming back to Pechenga. This is - cynical as it may sound - beneficial to Finnish national security. Illustration by Erik Gustavsson / Public Domain2023-12-30T11:37:17+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/03/12/smooth-stones-and-lightning/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/jan._25_2017_davids_sling_test-5_test_series_3.jpgJan._25,_2017_David’s_Sling_Test-5_test_series_(3)A Stunner-missile shooting away towards the clouds that are hanging over Palmachim Air Base, Israel. Perhaps the best endoatmospheric interceptor in the world, and surprise top-two in the race for a new Finnish GBAD-system. Source: United States Missile Defense Agency via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/military_parade_in_baku_june_26_2018_2.jpgMilitary_parade_in_Baku_June_26,_2018_(2)The BARAK MX TELs used by the Azerbaijani forces during a parade in Baku. Source: Azerbaijan presidential office via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ins_kolkata_firing_a_long-range_surface-to-air_missile.pngINS_Kolkata_firing_a_Long-Range_Surface-to-Air_MissileIndian destroyer INS Kolkata firing a Barak 8 missile during the initial trials back in 2015. Source: Indian Navy via Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T11:37:10+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/03/19/the-things-we-dont-know/2023-12-30T11:37:07+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/03/24/tapir-lost/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/soviet_and_russian_black_sea_fleet.jpgSoviet_and_Russian_Black_Sea_Fleet2023-12-30T11:35:56+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/04/03/a-ukrainian-triptych/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/soldier_mans_starstreak_hvm_high_velocity_missile_system_during_exercise_olympic_guardian_for_london_2012_mod_45153958-graeme-main.jpgSoldier Mans Starstreak HVM High Velocity Missile System During Exercise Olympic Guardian for London 2012The Starstreak HVM (High Velocity Missile) is designed to counter threats from very high performance, low-flying aircraft and fast 'pop up' strikes by helicopter attacks. Exercise Olympic Guardian is a large-scale security exercise to enable the military to prepare for the key role it will play during the London 2012 Olympic Games. One option being considered is the deployment of surface-to-air missiles at key sites. Blackheath is one of a number of locations where Ground Based Air Defence system may be placed as part of the Air Security Plan for the 2012 Games. The Ground Based Air Defence systems known as Rapier and HVM, provide extra surveillance over the Olympic park, to detect unauthorised aircraft. As a last resort they can be used against threatening aircraft.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/t-72b3-2016-mariupol-ukr-mod.jpgT-72B3 2016 Mariupol UKR MoDhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fighting_helicopters_milmi24-pu1.jpgFighting_Helicopters_MilMi24-PU1https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/belgorod-strike.jpgBelgorod strikePossible location of the camera and location of the building that I speculate might have been the target of the first helicopter.2023-12-30T11:35:50+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/04/14/ukraine-successfully-burns-moskva/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stamp_of_ukraine_s1985.jpgStamp_of_Ukraine_s1985https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/mineral-u_kyiv_2021_25-voidwanderer.jpgMineral-U,_Kyiv_2021,_25 VoidWandererThe Mineral-U radar of the Neptune batteries in raised position. For transport it is lowered pointing straight back. Source: VoidWanderer / Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/neptune_tel_kyiv_2021_26-voidwanderer.jpgNeptune_TEL,_Kyiv_2021,_26 VoidWandererA TEL for four Neptune missiles displayed during a military exhibition last year. Source: VoidWanderer / Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/project_1164_moskva_2009_g1-george-chernilevsky.jpgProject_1164_Moskva_2009_G1 George ChernilevskyMoskva back in Sevastopol bay in 2009, a year after it had successfully taken part in the Russo-Georgian War. Note the sailors on the bow, giving away the ships massive size. Source: George Chernilevsky / Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T11:35:46+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/04/17/finland-could-do-more/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ito-90m-mpkk.jpgITO 90M mpkkThe Crotale NG in Finnish service is a highly compact package that is able to drive around and do all sorts of bad stuff to enemy aircraft and helicopters. Source: MPKK.fi2023-12-30T11:35:41+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/05/07/the-non-military-issue-of-aland/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/jurmot-merivoimat-fb.jpgJurmot Merivoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/rpr-merivoimat-fb.jpgRPR Merivoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/d09ed0b1d0b5d181d0bfd0b5d187d0b5d0bdd0b8d0b5_d0b1d0b5d0b7d0bed0bfd0b0d181d0bdd0bed181d182d0b8_d0b3d180d183d0bfd0bfd0b8d180d0bed0b2d0ba.jpgd09ed0b1d0b5d181d0bfd0b5d187d0b5d0bdd0b8d0b5_d0b1d0b5d0b7d0bed0bfd0b0d181d0bdd0bed181d182d0b8_d0b3d180d183d0bfd0bfd0b8d180d0bed0b2d0ba26.11.2015 Выгрузка зенитных ракетных комплексов С-300 (авиабаза «Хмеймим», Сирийская Арабская Республика)2023-12-30T11:35:38+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/05/27/6-division-to-the-defence-of-the-common-north/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/220323-strid-dag1-davcar05-101056-2f.jpg220323-strid-dag1-davcar05-101056-2fhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cold-response-22-jpr-twitter.jpegcold-response-22-jpr-twitterhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/6-division.jpg6-divisionhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/lapin_maakunnan_vaakuna.svg_-1.pnglapin_maakunnan_vaakuna.svg_-1https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/800px-ovre_norra_armefordelningen_vapen.svg_-1.png800px-ovre_norra_armefordelningen_vapen.svg_-1https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/lapin_maakunnan_vaakuna.svg_.pnglapin_maakunnan_vaakuna.svg_https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/800px-ovre_norra_armefordelningen_vapen.svg_.png800px-ovre_norra_armefordelningen_vapen.svg_https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/6._divisjons_emblem.jpg6._divisjons_emblem2023-12-30T11:35:32+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/06/25/panthers-and-other-beasts/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/the_british_army_in_north-west_europe_1944-45_bu926.jpgThe_British_Army_in_North-west_Europe_1944-45_BU926A Sherman FIrefly of the Irish Guards together with a few standard Shermans sporting the shorter 75 mm gun during the early stages of Operations Market-Garden. Source: Carpenter (Sgt), No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit/IWM Collections/Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/german_apfsds_130mm_and_120mm_shell-rheinmetall.jpgGerman_APFSDS_130mm_and_120mm_shell RheinmetallThe size-difference of APFSDS in 130 mm and 120 mm. Source: Rheinmetall via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/kf-51-panther-firing.jpgKF 51 Panther firingThe 130 mm FGS of the Panther talking. Source: https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/kf-51-panther-hull-down.jpgKF 51 Panther hull downDespite the size of the gun, the Panther turret allows for -9° – 20° elevation for it, a valuable capability when it comes to fighting from hull down positions. Source: still from Rheinmetall videohttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/panther_1_breit.jpgPanther_1_breitThe Panther KF51 looks somewhat disproportionate with the turret being on the larger side to be able to house the 130 mm FGS. Source: Rheinmetallhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/embt_01.jpgEMBT_01The reworked EMBT prototype(?)/technology demonstrator(?), showing the completely new(?) turret. Source: KNDShttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/leopard2_triebwerk-sonas.jpgLeopard2_Triebwerk SonasThe powerpack of the Leopard 2 and Panther KF51, with the MB873 and transmission. Source: Sonaz/Wikimedia Commons2023-12-30T11:35:24+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/07/31/heavy-metal-in-the-south-pt-1-mr-creightons-tank/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/m1a2-sepv3-polish-camo-warsaw-signing-kpr-wojciech-krol-co-mon.jpgM1A2 SEPv3 polish camo warsaw signing kpr Wojciech Król CO MONhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/m1a2-sepv2-abrams-operation-anakonda-drawsko-pomorskie-training-area.jpgAnakonda 2016U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, maneuver the M1A2 System Enhancement Package (SEP) v2 Abrams main battle tank during Operation Anakonda in the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area (DPTA) near Olezno, Poland, June 9. Anakonda 2016 is a Polish-led multinational exercise, taking place in Poland from June 7-17. This exercise involves more than 25,000 participants form more than 20 nations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ashley Marble/Released)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/k2no-winter-tests-torbjorn-kjosvold-forsvaret.jpgK2NO winter tests Torbjorn Kjosvold, forsvarethttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/t-72m1-19th-brigade-fb.jpgT-72M1 19th brigade FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/t-80u_roka_eca09c3eab8b0eab091ec97aceb8ba8_cropped.jpgT-80U_ROKA_제3기갑여단_(cropped)2023-12-30T11:35:20+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/08/01/heavy-metal-in-the-south-pt-2-the-asian-jaguar/2023-12-30T11:35:16+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/08/02/heavy-metal-in-the-south-pt-3-a-tank-factory-of-your-own/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/k2-roka-fb-lt-jung-seung-ik.jpgK2 ROKA FB Lt Jung Seung Ikhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/k1-pa-underhall-roka-fb-lt-kim-bitchan.jpgK1 på underhåll ROKA FB Lt Kim Bitchanhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/k2_k2-der_k2no-adex-2021-hyundai-rotem.jpgK2_K2 Der_K2NO ADEX 2021 Hyundai Rotem2023-12-30T11:35:12+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/08/07/heavy-metal-in-the-south-pt-4-and-the-thunder-came-rolling-in/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2010.11.25_ed95b4ebb391eb8c80_ec97b0ed8f89eb8f84_k-9ec82aceab2a9_7445570778.jpg2010.11.25_해병대_연평도_k-9사격_(7445570778)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/52195764356_f5564e293b_c.jpg52195764356_f5564e293b_chttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ifv-21-redback-kf-41-aus-mod-sergeant-jake-sims.jpgifv-21 Redback KF-41 Aus MoD Sergeant Jake Simshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/k77_sec_img-hanwha.jpgk77_sec_img Hanwha2023-12-30T11:35:08+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/08/20/heavy-or-rather-light-metal-in-the-south-pt-5-the-korean-bird-appears/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/m346-4-sls-fb.jpgM346 4 SLS FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/t-50-visit-poland-4-sls-fb.jpgT-50 visit Poland 4 SLS FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/rokaf-fa-50-rokaf-fb.jpgROKAF FA-50 ROKAF FB2023-12-30T11:35:04+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/10/10/managing-the-long-range-missiles/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nasams_-_ovelse_seapie_2010.jpgNASAMS_-_Øvelse_Seapie_2010https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/tu95msm__super_modern__24912829706.jpgTu95MSM__Super_Modern__(24912829706)2023-12-30T11:35:00+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/10/15/for-there-came-that-mightiest-avenger/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ilmavoimat-fb-risto-hyvarinen.jpgIlmavoimat FB Risto HyvärinenFinland might never have operated an aircraft the size of the C-130, but it is still far from unfamiliar with the beast. Here a USMC KC-130J Super Hercules visited the country last year. Source: Ilmavoimat / Risto Hyvärinenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/samos13-287.jpgSamos13 287A Hellenic Air Force C-130 Hercules low over tourists at a beach on Samos. The Greek Hercules-fleet is among the oldest in Europe, but still continues to serve the armed forces. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/c-390-paras-on-ramp.jpgC-390 paras on rampA Brazilian C-390 about to begin a paradrop mission. Note the C-130M Hercules (a modernised C-130H) visible at the edge of the picture. Source: Igor Soares/Ministério da Defesa via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/c-130j-noraf-jan-mayen.jpgC-130J NoRAF Jan MayenA major difference between the legacy Hercs and the current C-130J Super Hercules is the modern glass cockpit. Here a Norwegian C-130J-30 is approaching the dirt field on Jan Mayen. Source: Torbjørn Kjosvold / Forsvarets mediesenter2023-12-30T11:34:56+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/10/22/a-reliable-partner/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/84796.jpg84796https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/fiat_cr_42_-_j_11.jpgFiat_CR_42_-_J_11https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screenshot-2022-10-22-11.48.40.pngScreenshot 2022-10-22 11.48.402023-12-30T11:34:53+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/11/14/kinburn-the-indirect-approach/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/dsc_0214.jpgDSC_0214The Ukrainian 36th Brigade practicing amphibious operations including with light vehicles and APCs a few years back. Source: ArmyInform2023-12-30T11:34:49+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/11/16/ryhma-miehau-finnish-nco-training/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/img-20221116-wa0002.jpgIMG-20221116-WA0002https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221111_122528-1.jpg20221111_122528https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/img_20221111_183811_547.jpgIMG_20221111_183811_547https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221110_101925.jpg20221110_101925https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221111_122528.jpg20221111_122528https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/signal-2022-11-11-09-41-12-406.jpgsignal-2022-11-11-09-41-12-4062023-12-30T11:34:11+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/12/04/no-tanks-to-you/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/leopard-2a-efp-bg-lithuania.jpgLeopard 2A eFP BG LithuaniaNorwegian Leopard 2A4 further south along NATO's frontier, here with the eFP Battlegroup in Lithuania. Source: eFP BG Lithuania FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/leopard-alta-haeren-twitter.jpegLeopard Alta Haeren TwitterA Norwegian Leopard 2A4 during exercises in Alta, the largest town by population in Finnmark. Source: Norwegian Army Twitter2023-12-30T11:34:08+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/12/05/swedish-advice/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20150305_matnys02_me04_hkp_tekniker_tanka_jwit_126.jpgTankning av helikopter 15 ombord på HNLMS Johan de Witt 2015030Swedish Armed Forces' A109 LUH onboard the Dutch Navy's HNLMS Johan de Witt during the ME 04 deployment back in 2015. Source. Mats Nyström/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cdph-6782-015.jpgCDPH-6782-015H160M Guépard is almost certainly not HKP 17, but the odds are looking better than they did a year ago. Source: Airbus/Eric Razhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cv-90-mk-iv-baes-hagglunds-twitter.jpegCV 90 MK IV BAES Hägglunds twitterhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/141385_154907.jpg141385_154907PLELV 6 - if it dives, we can dive it even more. Source: SA-kuva2023-12-30T11:34:05+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2022/12/06/finnish-weapons-for-different-purposes/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ito05-maavoimat-fb.jpgITO05 Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ito05-puolustusvoimat-fb.jpgITO05 Puolustusvoimat FBA pair of ASRAD-R TELARs under the covers during an exercise back in 2013. The BOLIDE is popular enough in Finnish service that Finland also acquired the tripod-mounted version of the RBS 70 as the ITO05M. Source: Puolustusvoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/stinger.webpstingerA Finnish conscript demonstrating a Stinger RMP Block I during exercises in Lohtaja back in 2016. Source: Own picturehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ilmave_hn-mlu-2_2015_09_30.jpgILMAVE_HN MLU 2_2015_09_30A Finnish F/A-18C Hornet showing off the capabilities following the MLU2 upgrade which gave the aircraft a round of new capabilities, most visibly the JDAM, AGM-158 JASSM, and the AGM-154 JSOW. The AIM-9X Sidewinder. Source: Mil.fihttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/mvh-20-twitter.jpegMVH 20 TwitterM270 in Finnish service, firing a missile during exercise MVH 20 two years ago. The two six-round pods are clearly visible (as opposed the HIMARS single pod). Source: Maavoimat Twitterhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1100-2020-vrui-lohtaja_paiva1-9863-2.jpg1100-2020-VRui-Lohtaja_päivä1-9863 (2)ASRAD-R during exercises in Lohtaja. This is no Stinger, but might it become? Source: Mil.fi2023-12-30T11:34:02+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/01/15/free-the-leopards/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/leopard-2e-ejercito-de-tierra-tw.jpgLeopard 2E Ejército de Tierra TWOne of the more heavily modified Leopard 2 versions is the Spanish Leopard 2E which feature among other things changes to the turret armour layout. Source: Ejército de Tierra Twitter https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/kontio22-leopard-2a4-karpr-porpr-maavoimat-fb.jpgKONTIO22 Leopard 2A4 KARPR PORPR Maavoimat FBLeopard 2A4 on the prowl during exercise KONTIO22 late last year. Despite their age, the 2A4 still plays a key role in the Finnish Defence Forces. Source: Maavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/k2no-winter-tests-torbjorn-kjosvold-forsvaret.jpgK2NO winter tests Torbjorn Kjosvold, forsvaretTrying to use the momentum of the Norwegian tank program might be one solution to decrease the time to get a replacement up and running. Here the K2NO is out on winter trials. Source: Torbjorn Kjosvold, Forsvaret2023-12-30T11:33:58+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/02/04/tanks-much-appreciated/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bh9a7854-web.jpgBH9A7854-webhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/usmc-091204-m-3612m-025.jpg091204-M-3612M-025Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, conduct combat operations in Now Zad, Afghanistan, during Operation Cobra's Anger, Dec.4, 2009. Operation Cobra's Anger disrupted enemy supply lines and communication in Now Zad, once a safe haven for Taliban forces.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/screenshot-2023-02-04-160216.jpgScreenshot 2023-02-04 160216One of the current ex-Dutch Leopard 2A4 in Norwegian service. The name Hærfjotur signifies one of the thirteen Valkyries2023-12-30T11:33:56+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/02/11/leopard-1a5-see-first-shoot-first-and-then-what/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ua_47th_bde_m-55s_02.jpgUA_47th_bde_M-55S_02The 105 mm L7 gun is already in service on the Ukrainian battlefield, here with the 47th Magura Brigade and their ex-Slovenian M-55S tanks. Source: Ukrainian MoD/Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/leopard1_bundeswehr_1983.jpgREFORGER/AUTUMN FORGE '83A Federal German Army Leopard 1 main battle tank of the 1st Platoon, 4th Company, 153rd Panzers, is parked in a field during the Confident Enterprise phase of REFORGER/AUTUMN FORGE '83.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/leopard_1_a5_dk-1.jpgLeopard_1_A5_DK-1https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ua-general-staff-t-80bv.jpgUA General staff T-80BVPicture released by the Ukrainian General Staff, which Finnish armoured corps major (G.S.) Mäenpää pointed out shows a 3BK18M HEAT-round being loaded onto a T-80BV. The usage of a mid-70's HEAT round by what for the Ukrainian War is a relatively modern platform shows the danger of focusing on stated performance of individual tank guns. Source: @GeneralStaffUA Twitter2023-12-30T11:33:53+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/04/08/the-future-arrives/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/louna_mkr_oppekogunemine_52363774434.jpgLõuna_MKR_õppekogunemine_(52363774434)The Estonian R20 Rahe, a good example of a modern assault rifle sporting roughly the same specification as can be expected from the upcoming Finnish and Swedish ones. Source: Karri Kaas/Kaitseliithttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20210908_antseh01_kvarn_mout_hv_041.jpg20210908_antseh01_Kvarn_MOUT_HV_041The Swedish G3-family (dubbed AK 4 locally) in 7.62 NATO is still an extremely prominent weapon among Swedish soldiers, even if the tip of the spear has been using the FN FNC (AK 5) in 5.56 NATO for quite some time. Source: Antonia Sehlstedt/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20210825_alegus01_kabul_evakuering_0503.jpg20210825_alegus01_KABUL_evakuering_0503The AR as a platform is a known quantity for the Swedish Armed Forces in that their special forces have been using it in a number of forms. Here seen during the evacuation from Kabul. Source: Alexander Gustavsson/Försvarsmaktenhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/556-short-ac0bc0550aad6b2e_800x800ar.jpeg556 short ac0bc0550aad6b2e_800x800arRender of the short-barrelled 5.56 NATO version of the rifle. Note the short throw of the safety. Source: Sako Ltdhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/max1200.jpgmax1200The SIG Saur XM7 with the rather large XM157 Fire Control System mounted during testing. Source: PEO Soldier Public Affairs, U.S. Armyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/svfm-converting-to-sako-products.jpgSVFM Converting to Sako products2023-12-30T11:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/06/30/air-combat-center-finnish-air-force-testing-their-wings/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/hornet-jassm-china-lake-ilmav-fb.jpgHornet JASSM China Lake ILMAV FBThe MLU2 program of the Finnish Hornet-fleet which included test firings of the JASSM over at China Lake is likely the Finnish test flight program which has received most publicity in recent years. Source: Ilmavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/go-1-first-flight-ilmavoimat-fb.jpgGO-1 first flight Ilmavoimat FBThe introduction of the Grob G 115E brought a number of flight test tasks to the ACC, as not only was the aircraft new to the Finnish Air Force, but the cockpit was significantly modified. Here GO-1 comes in for landing following the first test flight: Source: Ilmavoimat FBhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/hawk-lvc-ilmavoimat-ville-tuokko.jpgHawk LVC Ilmavoimat Ville TuokkoA Finnish LVC-simulation setup featuring the Hawk as it looked in 2020. Source: Ilmavoimat/Ville Tuokkohttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ace-23-mediapaiva-ilmav-joni-malkamaki-ii.jpgACE 23 mediapäivä ILMAV Joni Malkamäki IISATLSTO also played host to a number of visitors during the exercise ACE 23 earlier this summer. Note the ACC badge above the hangar door. Source: Ilmavoimat/Joni Malkamäki2023-12-30T11:33:47+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/07/07/f-35a-lightning-ii-jf-is-coming/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/f_35-rdaf-l-002-first-flight.jpgDenmark F-35 Aircraft L-002 (AP-2) First FlightL-002 of the Flyvevåbnet during first flight. Picture courtesy of Lockheed Martin Photo by Angel DelCuetohttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1000w_q95.webp1000w_q95USAF's 461st Flight Test Squadron conducted the first flight of an F-35 in TR-3 configuration at Edwards Air Force Base in early January of this year, the aircraft in question being 07-0745. Picture courtesy of F-35 Joint Program Officehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ilmav_f-35-maalauskaavion_havainne_20230109.pngILMAV_F-35-maalauskaavion_havainne_20230109An illustrative render of the upcoming JF-531 showing that the blue is likely disappearing, but instead we get a big cat. I call that a win (though they could have honoured now-disbanded HÄVLLV 21 with giving JF-521 an osprey). Source: Finnish Air Forcehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/f-35a-visit-2022-ilmav-satlsto.jpgF-35A visit 2022 ILMAV SATLSTOThe F-35A has become a more frequent visitor to Finland in recent years, here captured in-flight during a visit in June 2022. Source: Finnish Air Force/SATLSTO2023-12-30T11:33:43+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/08/11/quo-vadis-leo/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/leopard-2a4-northern-forest-23-comcamfi.jpgleopard-2a4-northern-forest-23-comcamfihttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/noble-jump-2023-haeren-fb.jpgnoble-jump-2023-haeren-fbGerman soldiers are showing their Leopard to Norwegian soldiers. In 2026 the Norwegian Army will receive the same type of tanks. They are all working together during NATOs exercise Noble Jump 23. (NATO photo by Junior Specialist (OR-2) Synne Nilsson, NOR-A).https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mon-fb-k2-black-panther.jpgmon-fb-k2-black-panther2023-12-30T11:33:40+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/10/01/the-baltic-connection/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/jfc-borders.jpgjfc-bordershttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/jtac.jpegjtachttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/raju-scaled-1.jpegraju-scaled-12023-12-30T11:33:36+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2023/11/10/more-cells-larger-missiles/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1000w_q95.webp1000w_q95https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/uss_lake_erie_cg-70_sm-3_start.jpg070426-N-0000X-001070426-N-0000X-001 guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), during a joint Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Navy ballistic missile flight test. Approximately three minutes later, the SM-3 intercepted a unitary (non-separating) ballistic missile threat target, launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. Within moments of this launch, the USS Lake Erie also launched a Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) against a hostile air target in order to defend herself. The test was the eighth intercept, in 10 program flight tests. The test was designed to show the capability of the ship and its crew to conduct ballistic missile defense and at the same time defend herself. This test also marks the 27th successful hit-to-kill intercept in tests since 2001. U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ddh-183_e38184e3819ae38282_e381a8_dd-113_e38195e38196e381aae381bf_2.jpgDDH-183_いずも_と_DD-113_さざなみ_(2)https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/221123_nldn_snmg1_photex-vermunt-dsc03394.jpg221123_nldn_snmg1_photex-vermunt-dsc03394Three NATO frigates - Danish Esbern Snare, Dutch Tromp (), and French Chevalier Paul - doing a break in front of the supply ship KNM Maud. A formation Pohjanmaa would not look out of place in. Source: Ministerie can Defensiehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/lm-mk-41.jpgLM Mk 41Different weapon choices and lengths for the Mk 41 system. 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16.34.07https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/screenshot-2018-05-30-at-16-34-24.pngScreenshot 2018-05-30 at 16.34.24https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_0127.jpgimg_0127https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/screenshot-2018-05-24-at-21-16-05.pngScreenshot 2018-05-24 at 21.16.052018-05-30T13:49:09+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/04/06/review-carrier-aviation-in-the-21st-century/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/screenshot-2018-04-03-at-21-58-05.pngScreenshot 2018-04-03 at 21.58.05https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/screenshot-2018-04-03-at-21-57-48.pngScreenshot 2018-04-03 at 21.57.48https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/screenshot-2018-04-03-at-21-58-29.pngScreenshot 2018-04-03 at 21.58.292018-04-06T06:56:25+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/03/02/review-next-war-poland/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_9038.jpgIMG_9038There's no lack of counters, and I highly recommend some kind of storage solution if you invest in this game, as sorting through the whole bunch is *not* and ideal way to start your gaming session...https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_9065.jpgIMG_9065A Russian armoured unit have broken through a gap in the line and is heading west, but risks a potential supply shortage as Polish infantry dug in in the main cities still control the road network.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_9036.jpgIMG_9036The sheer number of rules can make the game feel a bit overwhelming at times. Still, the gaming aids are top-notch, and help considerably once the game starts going!https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_9064.jpgIMG_9064https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nwp.jpgNWP2019-09-16T04:17:04+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2018/02/02/review-emb-312-tucano-brazils-turboprop-success-story/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screenshot-2018-02-01-at-21-42-05.pngScreenshot 2018-02-01 at 21.42.05https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screenshot-2018-02-01-at-21-42-42.pngScreenshot 2018-02-01 at 21.42.42https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_9197.jpgIMG_9197The book after a cover-to-cover read. The binding is still in near-mint condition.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screenshot-2018-02-01-at-19-07-27.pngScreenshot 2018-02-01 at 19.07.272018-02-01T21:16:38+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/10/06/review-russias-warplanes-vol-1-2/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/screenshot-2017-10-05-at-19-51-08.pngScreenshot 2017-10-05 at 19.51.08https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/screenshot-2017-10-05-at-21-02-12.pngScreenshot 2017-10-05 at 21.02.12https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/screenshot-2017-10-05-at-21-01-49.pngScreenshot 2017-10-05 at 21.01.49https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/screenshot-2017-10-05-at-19-50-11.pngScreenshot 2017-10-05 at 19.50.112017-10-06T06:09:42+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/09/01/review-russias-air-launched-weapons/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/9k121_vikhr.jpg9k121_vikhr9A4172K Vikhr and a B-8V-20 20-round rocket pod, both systems are covered in the book. Source: Минпромторг России via Wikimedia Commonshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/screenshot-2017-08-31-at-21-05-36.pngScreenshot 2017-08-31 at 21.05.362017-09-01T06:12:18+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/07/09/review-ghost-fleet/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ghost-fleet-cover.jpgghost-fleet-cover2017-07-09T14:00:01+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/04/07/review-tornio-44/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/165472.jpgKevyen osaston polkupyöriä lastataan laivaan Tornioon vietäväksi.The Finnish Light Detachment (Kevyt osasto) load their bicycles onto a Finnish steamer in the port of Toppila, Oulu. Ironically, next to Toppila is the Alppila district, named after the large depot the German mountain troops created there. No 'real' landing tonnage was available, and the Finnish troops were ferried by civilian merchant vessels. Source: SA-kuvahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/165269.jpg165269Finnish troops in the Kemi skijumping hill watches helplessly as the German troops blow the Kemijoki bridge in the distance, creating an impressive pillar of smoke. Source: SA-kuvahttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_1751.jpgIMG_1751The 17. Company of the Gebirgsjäger-Brigade 139 tries to blow the large combined rail and road bridge over the Kemijoki river. https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_1746.jpgIMG_1746A German counterattack from the direction of Kemi has managed to recapture parts of Tornio, including the vital supply depot. Visible is the sole German tank company, 2. Panzer-Abteilung 211.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/165128.jpg165128Panssaritorjuntamiehet marssivat panssarikauhun kanssa eteen Tornion-Kemin maantien suunnassa Saksalaisten panssarien ilmestyttyä taisteluun.2017-04-06T19:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2017/03/03/review-ryska-elitforband-och-specialvapen/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/file_000-19-e1488487096799.jpegfile_000-19The shifted signature. Unfortunate, but personally not bad enough that I would consider it a deal-breaker.https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ryska-elitfc3b6rband-och-specialvapen-423x520.jpgryska-elitfc3b6rband-och-specialvapen-423x520J v. Braun & L Gyllenhaal: "Ryska elitförband och specialvapen", 2016 231 pages, hardcover, Swedish2017-03-25T07:21:01+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/08/31/lectures-in-kokkola-frisk-goes-live/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/screenshot-2016-08-31-at-18-50-28.pngScreenshot 2016-08-31 at 18.50.28https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/screenshot-2016-08-31-at-18-51-13.pngScreenshot 2016-08-31 at 18.51.132016-08-31T17:49:31+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/2016/05/22/update-to-the-blog/2016-10-19T16:00:55+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/corporal-frisk-analysis-and-consulting/2016-05-22T20:47:33+00:00weekly0.6https://corporalfrisk.com/2015/09/25/who-is-corporal-frisk/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/london-2014-131b.jpgLondon 2014 131bhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/jag.jpgJaghttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/telefon-5-08-291.jpgTelefon 5.08 2912015-09-26T20:34:29+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.com/outstanding-ships-of-the-finnish-navy/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20120531_sutoammunta_016_2.jpgSONY DSCFNS Uusimaa (05). Suorce: Puolustusvoimathttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sumua.jpgSumuaFNS Hämeenmaa (02). Source: Puolustusvoimat2023-03-03T16:28:21+00:00weekly0.6https://corporalfrisk.com/2014/08/17/toure-de-sky-pt-1/https://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/mig-29-vertical.jpgMiG-29 verticalhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/mig-29-low.jpgMiG-29 Lowhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hornet-take-off.jpgHornet take offhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hornet-contrails.jpgHornet contrailshttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/f-16-smoke.jpgF-16 smokehttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/f-16-and-crew-chief.jpgF-16 and crew chiefhttps://corporalfrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/f-16-afterburner.jpgF-16 afterburner2014-08-17T18:26:37+00:00monthlyhttps://corporalfrisk.comdaily1.02026-03-17T06:25:34+00:00