John M. Larrier

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John M. Larrier

John M. Larrier

@DefenseBulletin

Writer for the Lethal Minds Journal (@MindsLethal) Bulletin From The Borderlands publication. Chief Editor on Asian and Middle Eastern Affairs for @SentDefender

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John M. Larrier
John M. Larrier@DefenseBulletin·
The team at @sentdefender and I have covered much of the minor and major flashpoints of the ongoing war in Iran. Was happy to be invited on the @BLUF_artorias and discuss the conflict from a more strategic and operational standpoint.
BLUF: Artorias Podcast@BLUF_artorias

In this episode we are joined by @DefenseBulletin for a clear, no-analytical breakdown of the war with Iran, cutting through the noise to deliver real military insight on what’s happening and what comes next.

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Thomas C. Theiner@noclador·
Twitter space with Colby Badhwar (@ColbyBadhwar), John Ridge (@WeaponScientist), Fabian Hoffmann (@FRHoffmann1) and me tomorrow, Friday 20 March, at 8pm Central European Time / 3pm Eastern Time. Tune in for insights about Iran, Ukraine, missiles, drones, military production etc.
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TheIntelFrog@TheIntelFrog·
@DefenseBulletin IF you're going to take your phone onto the ship or in country, one of the most basic things you can do is disable location services.
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John M. Larrier@DefenseBulletin·
This is not the first time Strava has been at the center of such OpSec lapses. More importantly, this is not the first time that the French Navy and other Western militaries have suffered OpSec lapses due to Strava. Not an argument against Strava, but instead an argument for greater accountability throughout Western militaries as it relates to the digital footprints of deployed forces.
OSINTdefender@sentdefender

According to the French newspaper Le Monde, the near-exact location of the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) was publicly exposed on March 13, when a naval officer utilized the online physical exercise tracker Strava to log his run on the deck of the carrier while it sailed through the Eastern Mediterranean to the west of Cyprus.

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U.S. Northern Command
U.S. Northern Command@USNorthernCmd·
Happening Soon In just 10 minutes, General Gregory Guillot, Commander of U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), will testify on his command’s posture and priorities in safeguarding the homeland. This hearing will review the Defense Authorization Request for FY 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program. 📷 Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 📷 Time: 9:30 AM ET 📷 Watch live: armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re… #NORTHCOM #NORAD #HomelandDefense #DefenseAuthorization
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OSINTdefender
OSINTdefender@sentdefender·
Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias announced today that a Greek Patriot air defense battery in Saudi Arabia shot down two Iranian ballistic missiles that were targeting oil refineries in the country. Greece has had a presence in the Gulf nation since 2021 as a part of a bilateral defense pact, the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), between Saudi Arabia and Greece. According to a Reuters, citing a Greek MOND official, this is the first time that Greek military personnel have operated the system.
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OSINTdefender@sentdefender·
Qatar has said that Iran has conducted a second strike on their LNG production facilities, resulting in damage and fires but no casualties.
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OSINTdefender@sentdefender·
Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has made a number of comments on Iran’s attacks across the Gulf region. Two statements of note were his comments saying that “Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take military action against Iran,” and that Saudi Arabia’s patience, as it relates to ongoing Iranian strikes against the Gulf nation, is not “limitless.” This comes amidst reports that, behind the scenes, Saudi Arabia has been more hawkish on strikes on Iran while simultaneously urging deescalation in the public information space.
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BLUF: Artorias Podcast
BLUF: Artorias Podcast@BLUF_artorias·
In this episode we are joined by @DefenseBulletin for a clear, no-analytical breakdown of the war with Iran, cutting through the noise to deliver real military insight on what’s happening and what comes next.
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OSINTdefender@sentdefender·
Following reports of at least two drone impacts at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, smoke can be seen rising from the embassy campus. Additional reports also indicate that the drones impacted despite the emplaced counter rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) system’s active efforts. At the time of writing, it seems that the attack may have been more substantial than past strikes on the embassy since the start of the conflict.
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OSINTdefender
OSINTdefender@sentdefender·
According to Marine Traffic, the first non-Iranian tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz with its AIS on today. The Aframax tanker Karachi, carrying Abu Dhabi’s Das crude transited the strait safely without being targeted by Iran. More to come.
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Taiwan Security Monitor (台灣安全觀測站)
Taiwan Security Monitor (台灣安全觀測站)@TaiwanMonitor·
IMPORTANT CONTEXT: Before this article sparks sensationalism, recognize this activity is only considered "large-scale" in relation to the slower activity over the last three weeks. In fact, yesterday's reported ADIZ numbers were only the 8th most significant in 2026 alone.
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unusual_whales@unusual_whales

Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near island, per POLITICO

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John M. Larrier@DefenseBulletin·
Exactly. Let’s not forget who advised the Houthis on their strike campaign against commercial and naval shipping in the BAM and the Red Sea.
Woofers@NotWoofers

I anticipate that the IRGC will carry out a guerrilla campaign in the Gulf that can last pretty much indefinitely. Launching drones, missiles and USVs against shipping assets to keep insurance up and oil shipments low. They’ll also take potshots at escorts, but the primary targets will be the tankers themselves.

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John M. Larrier@DefenseBulletin·
@DogutCem Yes my fault, they are Israeli modified 707s and not made to order like the KCs.
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Cem Doğut
Cem Doğut@DogutCem·
Kabin içinde yakıt deposu olması ilginç. Normalde KC-135R'larda kabin içinde yakıt deposu olmaz. Bunlar sonradan tankere çevrildiği için mi yoksa fazladan yakıt taşımak için mi böyle yapıldılar. KC'lerden bir diğer farkta Boomer'ın kabin içinde konsol yardımı ile yakıt vermesi.
איתי בלומנטל 🇮🇱 Itay Blumental@ItayBlumental

מטוסי התדלוק של חיל האוויר הישראלי מדגם בואינג 707 "ראם" מסייעים לחלק ניכר מהתקיפות באיראן, ועכשיו, לאחר התאונה האווירית של מתדלקי ה KC-135 האמריקניים בשמי עיראק- סיפורם של המתדלקים חוזר לכותרות הנה קטע מהכתבה על המתדלקים הישראלים מטייסת 120 ששידרנו בשנה שעברה

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