Tag Archives: Germany

Blood on the Sand – When the Illusion of Control Shatters

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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Interesting Times in HX-program

The Request for Quotation’s for HX-program  (in Finnish) have been transferred to ministry of Defence by last of January. All contenders are still abroad. BUT: The “Champagne Communist” party of Finland the Vasemmistoliitto has made sort of demand that planes … Continue reading

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Finnish procurement, or deeply rooted Finnish distrust of the world

First a personal note: One of my profession’s has drawbacks are the hectic times of May and December, and thus I have been unable to blog for some time. Fortunately there came a bit of time that I could indulge … Continue reading

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