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Ingvar Tautra

@itautra.bsky.social

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Woke. Norwegian, here mainly for Ukraine's defence against the terrorist nation, Russia. Democracy is the only way. Structural engineer, musician, Atheist, husband, father, sea-kayaker, motorcyclist. I don't donate money to strangers on social media

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 27d

Tesla, the best selling car manufacturer in Norway in august 2025. Don't allow this to pass in silence! How many of those here at Bluesky saying they support democracy, as well have bought a Tesla during the last 9 months?

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 3h

Good.

Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 4h

Agree

Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 4h

😂😂😂

Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 5h

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 5h

Russian Telegram channels report a drone attack on an oil refinery in Russian Ryazan.

There are also reports about an attack on the military airfield in Ryazan.

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 5h

Europe can do it, but this demands a different attitude in Europe between each countries industry. As well you cannot rely on one single deliverer.

Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 5h

If the US wants to block France, those parts are more than enough. As the US did when France tried to sell the Scalp missiles to Egypt in 2015.

I agree that we need to move away from dependence on the US, but today I dont believe that anyone creates advanced avionics without components from the US.

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 5h

Rafaele: "American auxiliary power units, lighting systems, fuel nozzles, wheel brakes, brake controls, transducer, electro-optical and passive electronic components, cabin systems, canopies, fuel tank sealants, corrosion inhibitors and various mechanical components and electrical power systems"

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Natalka @natalkakyiv.bsky.social · 12h

“This is what we’ve come to…”

- says a Russian man, clearly disappointed that the war his country started has come home to Kopeysk, Chelyabinsk Oblast.

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 7h

Everyone believes Trump has ordered a ballroom extension for the white house.

No, it's a smaller version of the Colosseum, with less space for spectators than the original 😜

Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 7h

100%

Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 7h

The question is, would he say the same if his hometown wasn't attacked?

When(not if) Putin and the Kremlin fall, I'm sure there will be a big, big majority who claim they were against the invasion. Even if they bragged about the russian army two weeks before the collapse.

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Natalka @natalkakyiv.bsky.social · 8h

This video is not from tonight but from 2 days ago. Nonetheless, it deserves attention.

In the video, a Bataysk resident addresses Ukrainians after the strike on his town with: “You have to strike the Kremlin. You got the f*cking coordinates mixed up.”

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 7h

Just wait until he refers to himself in third person:

"He does not want him to have the whole thing"

Trump sees himself sitting at the new Circus Maximus, white house, deciding who to live or not. That's why his right hand thumb finger is discoloured, after training in front of the mirror.

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 8h

Sorry for the long answer, but this is so intricate that I could write about it for days. Semiconductors, the machinery needed to make them are from....the Netherlands! Without them, no semiconductors. As I wrote, this is intricate. Some parts can be replaced, some cant.

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 8h

The French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly stated in response: “We are at the mercy of the Americans when our equipment is concerned.”

No production is solely from one country. Even the tools needed comes from somewhere.

militarywatchmagazine.com/article/rafa...

How French is the Rafale? Huge American Inputs Needed to Make it Work

The French Rafale represents one of five fourth generation fighters developed in Europe, and since its entry into service in 2001 has increasingly formed the backbone of

militarywatchmagazine.com

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 8h

A quick search reveals that the UK delivers 15%(level 1), the Netherlands, Turkey(kicked out they say), Italy makes some vital parts...the list is long. The same will it be for every other fighter jet. Without supplies, no F35.

simpleflying.com/how-many-int...

How Many International Parts Are In The US F-35 Fighter Jet?

The British alone produce approximately 15% of the F-35, with other components produced by many different US allies around the world.

simpleflying.com

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 8h

There are no advanced products anymore that are made solely consisting of products from one country. F35 is developed not only by the USA, but by companies around the world on different levels. TERMA in Denmark, NDK in Norway/Sweden and probably many other companies. But still, the F35 is American.

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 8h

Many parts for the F35 come from suppliers, even from China. You have parts there from Taiwan(semiconductors) and probably other electronic parts from China. Most likely. That goes for Rafaele as well, France doesn't produce semiconductors. But still its French

thediplomat.com/2022/09/chin...

Chinese Parts in the F-35 Highlight Concerning Trend in the US Defense Sector

The contraction of U.S. defense and civilian industries since the end of the Cold War has made foreign inputs into key weapons programs indispensable.

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 15h

Ok, then it is confirmed, the USA approved.

Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 16h

So many parts of the American jet-engines are made in Europe, as well for planes in the USA.

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 16h

Made in Sweden by GKN Sweden AS(Former Volvo Aero), license production of a GE engine. But Volvo Aero has been around since 1930.

GKN Norway AS in Kongsberg produces many of the vital engine parts for both Pratt & Whitney and Safran. Used in Boing and Airbus. As well parts for both the F16, F35.

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 16h

Cutting edge tech in North Korea:

a man in a red apron is sharpening a knife with a sharpener

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Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 19h

😂😂😂

Ingvar Tautra @itautra.bsky.social · 22h

Far more bravery than ever occurred in the US.