Category Archives: in English

Steel Rain from the North: Why Finnish Artillery is a Wake-up Call for NATO

Posted on March 20, 2026 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

To the civilian reader, this might sound like a relic of a more brutal age. To the modern NATO analyst, it might seem “unrefined.” But to the “Redlegs”—the artillerymen who understand the true weight of a 155mm shell—reading about an … Continue reading →

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Geostrategy keskiviikko. What will Munchen security Conference Bring out Weekend Next?

Posted on February 11, 2026 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

It’s Wednesday, February 11, 2026. If we look at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) through the lens of “unfashionable” realism, the picture isn’t one of “unity” but of a continent facing a self-inflicted strategic paralysis. The core theme this week … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Reserve: Why Finland’s “Amateur” Army Is a Professional’s Nightmare

Posted on January 28, 2026 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Dont worry, Even though this topic is extremely dear to my Finnish Reserve artillerist cold hard heart, I hope not to succumb to “pale hairy chest thumping” and “my army is better than your army” flamewarring. I hope to explain … Continue reading →

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The Gathering Storm: How Middle East Geopolitics and Arctic Rifts Are Reshaping European Security

Posted on January 21, 2026 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

As of January 2026, the global security landscape is no longer just “complex”—it is fracturing. For Finland, a nation that recently sought shelter in the Western security architecture, the timing could not be more challenging. From the diplomatic “deep freeze” … Continue reading →

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Blood on the Sand – When the Illusion of Control Shatters

Posted on December 16, 2025 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

This past weekend irrevocably altered the national self-image of Australia. Bondi Beach, that global symbol of carefree hedonism and sun-worship, is now synonymous with slaughter. On Sunday evening, December 14th, two men dressed in black opened fire with long-barreled weapons … Continue reading →

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The Nordic, well at least FIN-SWE, battle-/assault rifle unveiled.

Posted on March 28, 2023 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Yesterday SAKO Ltd and Swedish Defence Material command and their Finnish counterparts decided to switch into common rifle system. The thought is not without some serious merit, and is in in a way step back into good old days of … Continue reading →

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US Army decided the FIN/SWE armie’s next gen assault rifle caliber.

Posted on April 20, 2022 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

We heard today that SIG Sauer has been given the nod for the US army next generation squad automatic weapon. So congratulations are in order for SIG! The round that Next gen squad automatic weapon will cycle is 6,8x51mm catridge, … Continue reading →

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A bit of pillow talk about of HX-program part II

Posted on February 16, 2022 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Minister of defense Antti Kaikkonen‘s statement along the lines that “industry co-operation, war time security of supply, and foreign policy aspects were gateway to capabilities evaluation”, and “we went military capabilities forward” never rang well to my ears and after … Continue reading →

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Last thoughts about the HX-program

Posted on December 23, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

23.12.2021 I’m sorry this post was long in making but I was hospitalized for a week, and unabvle to acces my computer. So dust is settling and F-35A has gotten the nod to be the next combat edge of Ilmavoimat. … Continue reading →

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Gripens’ “cold boys polka” in Kannas

Posted on December 4, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

First a couple of disclaimers and or notifications on subject: I do not have any knowledge what the HX scenarios used in evaluation might be. Thus this scenario is just my personal view what HX scenario OCA/Deep Penetration scenario might be. … Continue reading →

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