No offense but what does tooze know about PLA military modernization?
Economics columnist Adam Tooze explores Xi Jinping’s military modernization campaign and Beijing’s yearslong purge of the top ranks of the People’s Liberation Army. foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/30/c...
China Is Building a Better, More Modern Military
Xi’s purges are part of a generational reshuffling of generals.
foreignpolicy.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:56 AM
No offense but what does tooze know about PLA military modernization?
A massive drone attack on the military industry of Smolensk, Russia last night
Local media report a fire at the territory of Smolensk aircraft plant& other objects.The plant is involved into production &modernization of military aircraft,including Su-25.It also repairs military aviation equipment
Local media report a fire at the territory of Smolensk aircraft plant& other objects.The plant is involved into production &modernization of military aircraft,including Su-25.It also repairs military aviation equipment
January 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
A massive drone attack on the military industry of Smolensk, Russia last night
Local media report a fire at the territory of Smolensk aircraft plant& other objects.The plant is involved into production &modernization of military aircraft,including Su-25.It also repairs military aviation equipment
Local media report a fire at the territory of Smolensk aircraft plant& other objects.The plant is involved into production &modernization of military aircraft,including Su-25.It also repairs military aviation equipment
Former UN Ambassador Rice:
"The U.S. is systematically weakening itself across all 5 pillars of global power—
Military: increased spending without modernization, depleted weapons stockpiles, politicized purges of experienced officers/generals, weakened legal/military norms, and a costly Iran 🇮🇷 1/7
"The U.S. is systematically weakening itself across all 5 pillars of global power—
Military: increased spending without modernization, depleted weapons stockpiles, politicized purges of experienced officers/generals, weakened legal/military norms, and a costly Iran 🇮🇷 1/7
April 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Former UN Ambassador Rice:
"The U.S. is systematically weakening itself across all 5 pillars of global power—
Military: increased spending without modernization, depleted weapons stockpiles, politicized purges of experienced officers/generals, weakened legal/military norms, and a costly Iran 🇮🇷 1/7
"The U.S. is systematically weakening itself across all 5 pillars of global power—
Military: increased spending without modernization, depleted weapons stockpiles, politicized purges of experienced officers/generals, weakened legal/military norms, and a costly Iran 🇮🇷 1/7
love military modernization based on infantry vibes
September 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
love military modernization based on infantry vibes
Allow me to rush to say that economics columnist Adam Tooze knows nothing about Chinese military modernization. Being smart about one thing does not make you smart about everything.
Economics columnist Adam Tooze explores Xi Jinping’s military modernization campaign and Beijing’s yearslong purge of the top ranks of the People’s Liberation Army. foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/30/c...
China Is Building a Better, More Modern Military
Xi’s purges are part of a generational reshuffling of generals.
foreignpolicy.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Allow me to rush to say that economics columnist Adam Tooze knows nothing about Chinese military modernization. Being smart about one thing does not make you smart about everything.
🇺🇦 Zelensky announces new military appointments: Gen. Drapaty leads Joint Forces, Apostol heads Air Assault Forces, "Magyar" commands Unmanned Systems, and Sukharevskyi becomes Deputy Commander of OC "East" to drive modernization.
June 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🇺🇦 Zelensky announces new military appointments: Gen. Drapaty leads Joint Forces, Apostol heads Air Assault Forces, "Magyar" commands Unmanned Systems, and Sukharevskyi becomes Deputy Commander of OC "East" to drive modernization.
Zelensky: No troop cuts, no recognition of occupied territories.
Ukraine will not agree to reduce its army or recognize Russian-occupied land in future peace talks. "Our priority is a strong military—no reductions, only modernization."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBbT...
Ukraine will not agree to reduce its army or recognize Russian-occupied land in future peace talks. "Our priority is a strong military—no reductions, only modernization."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBbT...
April 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Zelensky: No troop cuts, no recognition of occupied territories.
Ukraine will not agree to reduce its army or recognize Russian-occupied land in future peace talks. "Our priority is a strong military—no reductions, only modernization."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBbT...
Ukraine will not agree to reduce its army or recognize Russian-occupied land in future peace talks. "Our priority is a strong military—no reductions, only modernization."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBbT...
❗️Tonight in 🇷🇺Staraya Russa, Novgorod region, the 123rd Aviation Repair Plant was attacked.
The plant carries out repair, modernization, and maintenance work on military transport aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
The plant carries out repair, modernization, and maintenance work on military transport aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
March 17, 2026 at 7:17 AM
❗️Tonight in 🇷🇺Staraya Russa, Novgorod region, the 123rd Aviation Repair Plant was attacked.
The plant carries out repair, modernization, and maintenance work on military transport aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
The plant carries out repair, modernization, and maintenance work on military transport aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
Some of the visual boasts in the parade might be exaggerated, but China’s continuing, decades-long modernization is real. Yes, we should be worried. @markhertling.bsky.social:
China’s Military: ‘We’re Coming for You’
The People’s Liberation Army has been planning for decades to challenge the U.S. military. They may be getting close.
www.thebulwark.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Some of the visual boasts in the parade might be exaggerated, but China’s continuing, decades-long modernization is real. Yes, we should be worried. @markhertling.bsky.social:
⚡Kim Jong Un touts tank development as part of North Korea’s military modernization.
In recent weeks, North Korea's leader has overseen the launch of a new naval destroyer and observed tests of new drone systems.
In recent weeks, North Korea's leader has overseen the launch of a new naval destroyer and observed tests of new drone systems.
Kim Jong Un touts tank development as part of North Korea’s military modernization
In recent weeks, North Korea's leader has overseen the launch of a new naval destroyer and observed tests of new drone systems.
kyivindependent.com
May 4, 2025 at 5:16 AM
⚡Kim Jong Un touts tank development as part of North Korea’s military modernization.
In recent weeks, North Korea's leader has overseen the launch of a new naval destroyer and observed tests of new drone systems.
In recent weeks, North Korea's leader has overseen the launch of a new naval destroyer and observed tests of new drone systems.
From artillery to electronic warfare, French defense tech is playing a growing role in modernizing Ukraine’s military.
How French Defense Tech Is Contributing to Ukraine’s Military Modernization
Ukraine's integration of French defense solutions is reshaping military strategies, focusing on cost-effective innovations and effective partnerships.
united24media.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
From artillery to electronic warfare, French defense tech is playing a growing role in modernizing Ukraine’s military.
❗️🇺🇦 "We are allocating UAH 3.1 billion to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine for the development, purchase, modernization and repair of weapons and military equipment," said Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
December 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
❗️🇺🇦 "We are allocating UAH 3.1 billion to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine for the development, purchase, modernization and repair of weapons and military equipment," said Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
South America & Mexico need a military alliance; economic & military modernization, what has happened to Ukraine, Venezuela and Iran is the same crime, War of Aggression, repeated over and over; it is clear the UNSC is dead and international law cannot be enforced without force.
March 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
South America & Mexico need a military alliance; economic & military modernization, what has happened to Ukraine, Venezuela and Iran is the same crime, War of Aggression, repeated over and over; it is clear the UNSC is dead and international law cannot be enforced without force.
Straight from Stalin's playbook. Google the story of a Soviet, highly qualified military commander Tukchachevsky who started modernization of Red Army in the 1930s. Stalin became afraid of his influence in military. He purged Red Army and installed his loyalists
www.britannica.com/biography/Mi...
www.britannica.com/biography/Mi...
February 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Straight from Stalin's playbook. Google the story of a Soviet, highly qualified military commander Tukchachevsky who started modernization of Red Army in the 1930s. Stalin became afraid of his influence in military. He purged Red Army and installed his loyalists
www.britannica.com/biography/Mi...
www.britannica.com/biography/Mi...
It is also proposed to significantly increase funding for military mobility. The modernization of more than 500 infrastructure facilities (bridges, tunnels, etc.) will require at least €100 billion.
December 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
It is also proposed to significantly increase funding for military mobility. The modernization of more than 500 infrastructure facilities (bridges, tunnels, etc.) will require at least €100 billion.
🔥 UPDATE: A car repair plant caught fire in Engels today, - Krymskyi Veter
9th Central Car Repair Plant:
▪️production of weapons and military equipment;
▪️repair of weapons and military equipment;
▪️production of military-technical products;
▪️Sale of products;
▪️modernization of weapons and more!
9th Central Car Repair Plant:
▪️production of weapons and military equipment;
▪️repair of weapons and military equipment;
▪️production of military-technical products;
▪️Sale of products;
▪️modernization of weapons and more!
June 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🔥 UPDATE: A car repair plant caught fire in Engels today, - Krymskyi Veter
9th Central Car Repair Plant:
▪️production of weapons and military equipment;
▪️repair of weapons and military equipment;
▪️production of military-technical products;
▪️Sale of products;
▪️modernization of weapons and more!
9th Central Car Repair Plant:
▪️production of weapons and military equipment;
▪️repair of weapons and military equipment;
▪️production of military-technical products;
▪️Sale of products;
▪️modernization of weapons and more!
The Pentagon watching China's military modernization
March 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Pentagon watching China's military modernization
Upon conclusion of the “Coalition of the Willing” meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine’s top general Hnatov confirmed that “Kyiv and Washington have finalized a military agreement covering support, logistics, recovery, modernization, and oversight”.
January 4, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Upon conclusion of the “Coalition of the Willing” meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine’s top general Hnatov confirmed that “Kyiv and Washington have finalized a military agreement covering support, logistics, recovery, modernization, and oversight”.
The Philippines looks to double its fleet of Acero-class patrol gunboats in the next phase of its military modernization program 🇵🇭
Story by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Story by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Philippine Navy Eyes 10 More Acero Gunboats - Naval News
The Philippine Navy looks to procure 10 more Acero gunboats in the next stage of Manila’s military modernization program.
www.navalnews.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The Philippines looks to double its fleet of Acero-class patrol gunboats in the next phase of its military modernization program 🇵🇭
Story by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Story by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Ukraine and the U.S. have finalized a military agreement consisting of four sections and annexes, covering support, logistics, recovery, modernization of the Armed Forces, and monitoring mechanisms. General Staff chief Hnatov confirmed it also outlines responses to potential violations.
January 3, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Ukraine and the U.S. have finalized a military agreement consisting of four sections and annexes, covering support, logistics, recovery, modernization of the Armed Forces, and monitoring mechanisms. General Staff chief Hnatov confirmed it also outlines responses to potential violations.
Overnight, the Defense Forces attacked the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant in the Novgorod region. The facility specializes in the repair and modernization of Russian military transport aviation, specifically Il-76, Il-78, and L-410 aircraft, as well as aviation engines.
March 17, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Overnight, the Defense Forces attacked the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant in the Novgorod region. The facility specializes in the repair and modernization of Russian military transport aviation, specifically Il-76, Il-78, and L-410 aircraft, as well as aviation engines.
During the talks, the parties focused on the following key areas of cooperation: aviation personnel training, professional military education, and the modernization, refurbishment, and repair of the Ukrainian Air Force's fleet.
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
During the talks, the parties focused on the following key areas of cooperation: aviation personnel training, professional military education, and the modernization, refurbishment, and repair of the Ukrainian Air Force's fleet.
NEW: North Korea may unveil new strategic capabilities at an upcoming military parade to showcase progress made under its five-year military modernization plan. (🧵1/4)
Read more: isw.pub/KoreanPenins...
Other Key Takeaways:
Read more: isw.pub/KoreanPenins...
Other Key Takeaways:
February 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
NEW: North Korea may unveil new strategic capabilities at an upcoming military parade to showcase progress made under its five-year military modernization plan. (🧵1/4)
Read more: isw.pub/KoreanPenins...
Other Key Takeaways:
Read more: isw.pub/KoreanPenins...
Other Key Takeaways:
The “Coalition of the Willing” meeting has begun in Kyiv, bringing together national security advisors from across Europe and NATO. Ukraine’s top general Hnatov confirmed that Kyiv and Washington have finalized a military agreement covering support, logistics, recovery, modernization, and oversight
January 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
The “Coalition of the Willing” meeting has begun in Kyiv, bringing together national security advisors from across Europe and NATO. Ukraine’s top general Hnatov confirmed that Kyiv and Washington have finalized a military agreement covering support, logistics, recovery, modernization, and oversight
Manila announced that the Philippine Navy will receive two submarines for the defense of the country’s archipelago in the largest and final stage of its military modernization program 🇵🇭
Story by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Philippines to Procure Submarines for Archipelagic Defense - Naval News
Manila aims to procure submarines for the defense of the country’s archipelago in the final phase of its military modernization program.
www.navalnews.com
February 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Manila announced that the Philippine Navy will receive two submarines for the defense of the country’s archipelago in the largest and final stage of its military modernization program 🇵🇭
Story by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Story by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...