Caleb Larson @calebmlarson

Germany and further east, past POLITICO Europe Defense Reporter, words with AP, SI, Billboard, CBC, KCRW Berlin, DW, Tagesspiegel, openDemocracy calebmlarson.com Berlin Joined November 2016

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Dallas Analytics @dallas_analytic

5 days ago

🚀 Confidential Documents Expose Why Putin’s 'Oreshnik' Flies Blind Dallas Analytics reveals a critical vulnerability within the Soviet-designed GU-503 gyro unit inside the 'Oreshnik' guidance mechanism, causing the platform to deviate by tens of kilometres from its intended targets. Consumed by political optics after the November 2024 Dnipro strike, Vladimir Putin ordered four additional missiles for 2025. To meet this rigid timeline, Russian manufacturing facilities completely bypassed standard quality-assurance protocols to avoid delaying the Kremlin's schedule. ✉️ Internal correspondence from the Michurinsk Plant 'Progress' reveals that it has completely lost the specialised calibration technology and cannot verify the gyroscope's precision metrics prior to final assembly. This manufacturing failure directly explains why subsequent Oreshnik missiles are erratically striking civilian garage cooperatives instead of assigned military targets. 🔍 Full investigation: dallas-analytics.com/oreshniks-achi… We have also expanded the list of our channels – you can now follow Dallas Analytics on Substack, Threads, LinkedIn and Instagram for further investigations and updates.

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thomas hobbs - freelance culture journalist @thobbsjourno

2 months ago

Can any LA photographers with culture journalism experience, who don't mind taking a trip to Santa Barbara, California for a paid project, pls get in touch with me and send some clippings? Trying to lock someone in for a project. [email protected] RTs welcome.

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Christian Borys @ItsBorys

2 months ago

I found this post from 4 years ago. At that point, @saintjavelin was just print on demand meme merch, but I was in Ukraine in April 2022 and made the decision that we would make it a goal to produce 100% of Saint Javelin products in Ukraine. I had zero experience in clothing, manufacturing, fulfilment, international shipping, duties. I had zero idea how hard it would be. Today, we've built a pretty remarkable network of manufacturers across Ukraine, some of which we've worked with for over 3 years now. We are now working hard on the design and development of new products, with designers who've worked at some of the biggest outdoor brands in the world like Arcteryx, Northface, and Patagonia. We're striving to make the best stuff possible, no exceptions and our guiding principle is that we make gear for people who do hard things for the right reasons. And now we're looking for a new head of production in Ukraine. We'd love someone who is highly experienced in the apparel industry and can work closely with our design team. This person will serve as our eyes and ears on the ground across Ukraine — liaising with manufacturers, tracking production progress, and helping source new partners, fabrics, trims, and hardware. Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.

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Caleb Larson @calebmlarson

2 months ago

Remarkable that the number one threat to the USN today is a fire breaking out onboard

U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute

2 months ago

3 Sailors Injured in Fire Aboard USS Zumwalt — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/04/22/3-s…

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Aram Shabanian @ShabanianAram

3 months ago

Stabilized footage from the ISS on 25-26 December 2025 flying over Kyiv during a massive air/missile attack

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Rob Lee @RALee85

3 months ago

This is a potentially significant issue with the adoption of cheap UAS. Some UAS provided by Western companies to Ukraine only worked on a specific frequency, and the companies did not allow Ukrainians to change it or make other modifications. If that frequency was being effectively jammed on a certain part of the front line, then that UAS was essentially worthless. The innovation cycle is so fast that units need to be able to adapt the systems to the specific conditions of their operating environment.

Kyle @SonOfUhGunn

3 months ago

Did you know the military can't even fix a lot of the weapons and systems that it spends billions every year buying? It is called "right to repair" and it's fucking up our shit, to put it in technical terms. Watch more here: youtube.com/watch?v=VYslK8…

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Caleb Larson @calebmlarson

3 months ago

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Naval News @navalnewscom

3 months ago

New Super-Battleship Under Construction In China 🇨🇳 As the U.S. Navy debates the future of ‘Trump-class’ battleships, other navies are advancing their own visions of ultra-large surface combatants. New evidence reveals that China is constructing an even larger design, signalling

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Caleb Larson @calebmlarson

3 months ago

Good news for AUKUS

Alex Luck @AlexLuck9

3 months ago

Public statements always require grains of salt. That said, visible improvement in USN SSN maintenance throughput is also apparent in the fact that for the first time in 11 years no boat is idle waiting in the queue for docking periods. This matters as much as production.

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Rob Lee @RALee85

3 months ago

A war with Iran was an obvious scenario for CENTCOM and Iran's ballistic missile and OWA UAS capabilities are well-known. The lack of underground command posts and hardened shelters—or even concrete barriers between tents, which were common at bases in Iraq and Afghanistan—at bases well within range of Iranian missiles and drones suggests a deeper problem about how the US military draws lessons. How many senior officers and DoD officials have traveled through these bases and didn't ask about this? Are our bases in INDOPACOM similarly vulnerable? Congress should ask our defense leaders some hard questions.

Tyler Rogoway @Aviation_Intel

3 months ago

Hardened Underground Facilities Now Being Sought For Al Udeid Air Base Iranian attacks highlight the glaring need for hardened infrastructure and shelters to protect troops and military assets. twz.com/news-features/…

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Caleb Larson @calebmlarson

3 months ago

You really gotta hand it to the A-10 lobby for keeping that alive

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Eilish Hart @EilishHart

3 months ago

Friday was my last day at Meduza. I'm still figuring out what's next, but I fully intend to keep my focus on Russia’s war against Ukraine. If you need a writer or editor for a project, don’t hesitate to reach out here or on LinkedIn! linkedin.com/posts/eilish-h…

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Kelly Grieco @ka_grieco

3 months ago

Iran is reportedly laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. For everyone trying to get smarter on this issue and fast, @ProfTalmadge authored the definitive study on it. It is worth your time to read it: caitlintalmadge.com/uploads/8/5/4/…

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Lost Weapons @LostWeapons

4 months ago

The shame is even Germany saw this shit coming years ago and was developing the Skyguard system with AA systems, radars and cheap small missiles. The gulf bases would been perfect for these systems, especially Bahrain where you can shoot over the sea.

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Christiaan Triebert @trbrtc

4 months ago

The United States has begun “major combat operations” in Iran, President Trump states in an 8-minute video he just posted to TruthSocial. truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTru…

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Jakub Janovsky @Rebel44CZ

4 months ago

I am now partnering with @wilendhornets latest raffle to raise funds so that they can build a second mobile lab, allowing them to accelerate their design development, so that their drones get even more effective! Please donate!

🇺🇦Ukraine Resists ruzzian Genocide... Yeah Again @ArmedMaidan

4 months ago

A year ago we asked you to fund a Wild Hornets mobile lab You came through This lab was key for innovations that changed the war Our STING drones⤵️ have downed 3,300 Shaheds—saving 2,800 civilians from death or injury To accelerate crucial R&D, we now need a second mobile lab

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Caleb Larson @calebmlarson

5 months ago

“If Iran falls for Russia, this isn't just a humiliation, it's probably the last holdout of authoritarian countries that align with them…that isn’t North Korea.” Deafening silence

Mike Eckel @Mike_Eckel

5 months ago

"Russia cannot really do anything to change the US course of action, or to restrain it. And so in that kind of situation: what is Vladimir Putin going to say? And so he says nothing.” @HannaNotte rferl.org/a/russia-iran-…

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Alex Luck @AlexLuck9

6 months ago

"Sometimes defence procurement strategy needs to get a lot dumber before it can get better." Sun Tzu, ca 500 BC.

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Caleb Larson @calebmlarson

a year ago

@CalibreObscura imagine an oldass Tomcat w/ PL-15Es vs an F-35I

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Sergio Olmos @MrOlmos

a year ago

Guys wearing USMC left out of this tweet

U.S. Northern Command @USNorthernCmd

a year ago

.@USArmy Soldiers from the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are on duty in #LosAngeles under Title 10 authority, safeguarding federal property and personnel. They stand ready! #TaskForce51

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Liz Sly @LizSly

a year ago

Longread on the rise, fall & contested future of Hezbollah - and what it means for Lebanon. With huge thanks to @AbbieFS economist.com/1843/2025/05/1…