Truls Meland

I have moved over to BlueSky and this is my handle over there: @stillfast.bsky.social Will keep my profile open here, mostly as a "listening post".... Cheers!

Dave Granlund #cartoon

Cartoon from Dave Granlund

Cartoon by Dave Granlund

Russians continue to spiral into genocidal frenzy even as their war efforts implode, with elaborate shows staged featuring children dancing to Putin's infamous speech announcing the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. War is now the last remaining glue holding the country together.

Mikko Hyppönen, Chief Research Officer at the Finnish counter-drone company Sensofusion, says: ‘We have an extremely comprehensive library specifically of Russian drone radio traffic, because we have been operating on the Ukrainian front line for three and a half years already. Even right now, we have more than a hundred units there recording radio traffic, so we have a very good understanding of what Russian drone radio traffic looks like. We can identify it, and we can jam it. iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a/5…

No matter how long I live after we get through this dark chapter, I will never get over the immorality, the amorality, the corruption, the criminality and the cruelty in service to one of the worst humans to ever walk the earth.

⚡️ 🇺🇦 In Ukraine, ground robots handle ‼️90% of army logistics - delivering food, ammo, logs for shelters, & evacuating wounded under FPV drone fire. Simple logistics models cost $8K – 20K each, armed or kamikaze versions up to $50K. The army loses about 3 robots a day (25% attrition), but each successful run is far cheaper than risking soldiers & armoured vehicles, @lukeharding1968 writes. One such robot makes 7–8 trips before being hit - the cost per mission ends up around $2K. That's why the whole ground robots market jumped from $43M to‼️$252M in 2025, & Ukraine plans tens of thousands more in 2026. It's turning logistics & parts of combat into something remote, cheap, & scalable. Former gamers often become the best operators. #MilitaryTech Video: @guardian

BIG BREAKING 🚨 UKRAINIAN DRONES STRUCK THE RUSSIAN NAVY FRIGATE "ADMIRAL GRIGOROVICH" ON THE PORT OF NOVOROSSIYSK THE VESSEL HAS BEEN COMPLETELY FUCKED, IT WILL NEVER FLOAT AGAIN ITS OVER!

This is for what the internet was created

The lead article in #LePoint from #France (“The Great Heist”)is an extensive investigation into the intersection of Trump’s second term and his and family’s private business interests. The report argues that the White House under Trump has shockingly been transformed into a "cash machine" for the #Trump family and their associates. Key themes of the article include: 1. The "Crypto-President": The report examines how the administration’s shift toward pro-crypto policies coincided with the launch of Trump-branded digital assets and "World Liberty Financial," alleging that regulatory decisions are being influenced by the President's personal holdings. 2. Insider Trading Allegations: Le Point investigates "troubling" market fluctuations that occur immediately following the President's social media posts or policy announcements. It suggests that a small circle of "insiders" may be profiting from prior knowledge of these shifts. 3. Real Estate & Private Clubs: The article details how foreign delegations and lobbyists continue to frequent Trump-owned properties (like Mar-a-Lago), creating a system where access to the Commander-in-Chief is effectively a commercial transaction. 4. The "Trumpification" of Washington: Beyond the money, the article describes an "aesthetic of power," where the President’s personal brand—symbolized by the gold coin shown on the cover—is being merged with the official symbols of the American state as the country approaches its 250th anniversary. The tone of the piece is highly critical, framing these actions not just as ethical lapses, but as a systematic "heist" of democratic norms for private gain.

Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service: A systemic deterioration of data center infrastructure is unfolding in Russia. 1/9

Next phase.

"Birds of the Magyar" destroyed the secret Russian terminal "Spirit-030" The new Russian equipment is more compact than the old Starlink terminals (30 cm antenna instead of 90 cm), which makes it more difficult to detect and makes it more mobile.

Just leave the EU and you can immediately resume the dialogue with Russia you so desperately call for, and which you surreptitiously have anyway. GO, Godspeed.

Le savoir-faire québécois à l'œuvre!⚜️ En accéléré, voici à quoi ressemblaient les travaux de bris du couvert de glace sur la rivière Matane. Cette vidéo a été prise il y a quelques années. Ils appellent cet appareil la «grenouille»! 🐸

“The Polish army is stronger than the Russian one.” “In the current state, we would lose the war [with Europe] and it would be a political catastrophe.” Captain 3rd Rank (retired) and Russian “turbo-patriot” Maksim Klimov suddenly lost his composure. The host of the Aurora studio clearly did not expect this.

Airbus A319 landing at Paro International Airport, known for being one of the most challenging airports in the world for landing, due to proximity of steep Himalayan mountains and narrow valleys, very short visual approach distance, no radar assistance, and short runway.

Still the best pub video ever taken. 😅

Ukrainian drones hunting orcs

We purchased the aircraft manufacturer Atol Aviation. Through the deal, Sensofusion is bringing new air-to-ground counter-drone systems to market, with the aircraft platforms to be manufactured at a former air force base in Finland. businesswire.com/news/home/2026…