SNAFU!

Zelensky banned the orthodox church but pagans can still do their thing...

Zelensky bans the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, but Azovites can still perform blood rituals to their pagan god. pic.twitter.com/6wKA6dNAaV
— sameera khan (@SameeraKhan) December 2, 2022

Boxer CRV’s joined the Australian Amphibious Force to take part in urban warfare training serials in Singapore.

As part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour, two #AusArmy Boxer CRV’s joined the Australian Amphibious Force to take part in urban warfare training serials in Singapore.

It marked the first time the vehicles have been deployed overseas.

📖 https://t.co/vY98BRUK1J pic.twitter.com/us9REbJM6F
— Australian Army (@AustralianArmy) December 3, 2022

In Germany, food prices increase by nearly 20% as the country witnesses highest inflation rate in 30 years.

In Germany, food prices increase by nearly 20% as the country witnesses highest inflation rate in 30 years.

Why would Brexit do this? 😱
— Chris Rose (@ArchRose90) December 3, 2022

Wow.

Germany is fucked and I don't care.

Food security, energy security, border security, national security...all that is important and all that should be a priority for our nation's govt.

Only EXCESS should be sent overseas. Priority in all of the above and more should be withheld from other nations.

America first.

Brazil plays some interesting games...

This sport is full with adrenaline🔥 pic.twitter.com/XKXRn6xwXL
— Tansu YEĞEN (@TansuYegen) December 7, 2022

Did the Defiant lose because its so big and tall?

I'm not saying this was the dealbreaker, but one thing to note about Defiant is that it is very, very tall. (Shown here alongside an S-70/Black Hawk variant for scale.) pic.twitter.com/ArYUJEQ3w5
— Elan Head @elanhead@mastodon.world (@elanhead) December 7, 2022

Bahmut defenders!

Bahmut defenders!
Old traditional Ukrainian sign pic.twitter.com/m6k0uHxIef
— ZOKA (@200_zoka) December 9, 2022

Russian media is mocking the Biden admin (and American people)...

The Russians mock @JoeBiden for leaving behind a “hero, a decorated Marine” for “a black lesbian hooked on drugs”.

Is this effective propaganda?

pic.twitter.com/u4S8o2Na0v
— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) December 9, 2022

This hits hard.

But this is instructive. If you don't know these folks have been hammering Putin on the conduct of this war (which is why I'm certain that whoever comes next will be hardcore as fuck!) but they've paused on that to weigh in on the Griner/MOD trade.

Additionally we've gotten reports that Whelan was offered in a trade for MOD but was turned down.

If true then this decision is political.

I stand by my initial assessment.

We got played.

Patria AMVXP 8x8 vehicle selected by Japan as a new Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier (WAPC) for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

The Japan Ministry of Defense has announced today that Patria AMVXP 8x8 has been selected for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as their next Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier 8x8 vehicle under the WAPC programme. The selection includes manufacturing licence of the vehicles in Japan, with a solid contribution to the local economy and technology development securing the supply and service in Japan. The Patria AMVXP 8x8 vehicles will be replacing the Type-96 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier vehicles which are currently in service by Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

“The selection of Patria AMVXP 8x8 and our proven licensing model is great proof of Patria’s capability to deliver the latest technology and to enable local security of supply. Patria AMVXP 8x8 has successfully proven its superior performance, as well as its mobility and protection, in various crisis management missions, and Japan will be the ninth user country of Patria’s AMV vehicle family. Patria has industry-leading experience of licensing and cooperation with local industries in many countries, and we are committed to this in Japan as well. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force will receive state-of-the-art and high performance Japanese manufactured AMVXP 8x8 vehicles to support critical operations for decades to come”, says Janne Räkköläinen, Senior Vice President of Market Area World at Patria.

Patria has worked for the WAPC programme since 2018 and it has also established a local subsidiary, Patria Japan Ltd., to support its activities in Japan. The next step in the programme is licence negotiations which will start immediately. Patria has a very strong heritage of providing services and high-technology systems engaging successfully with local industries and providing the local security of supply. Patria sees the selection of Patria AMVXP 8x8 as a great opportunity to further develop cooperation in Japan with new services and solutions as well as to establish long-term strategic partnerships with Japan and its industries.