Emil Archambault

@emilarchambault

Fellow, Center for Security & Defense / Zentrum für Sicherheit & Verteidigung, @dgap.org Postdoc, Durham University. Remote war, armed drones, OSINT / guerre à distance, drones armés, enquêtes OSINT. Personal account, EN/FR/DE

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Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Jun 18

"Why Iran Should Get the Bomb: Nuclear Balancing Would Mean Stability"
Kenneth N. Waltz
Foreign Affairs Magazine

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Jun 15

We'll see about that. But also, the bar was on the floor.

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Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· May 26

"True Blue Labour has never been tried." In effect, Tony Blair is advocating going to the right of David Cameron.

"Tony Blair says Labour must abandon net zero, support Trump and cut benefits"

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Apr 22

This keeps confusing me: the current FCAS dispute is approaching a year. Every signal is that *nothing* has moved since then. Presumably, for TEN DAYS to make a difference, the mediators must feel they're near an agreement? What can realistically be achieved in 10 days? www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...

"Die Mediatoren des deutsch-französischen Kampfflugzeugprojekts FCAS erhalten nach französischen Angaben zusätzliche zehn Tage für ihren Vermittlungsversuch. Die Vermittler hätten nun Zeit bis zum 28. April, um ihre Schlussfolgerungen vorzulegen, teilte die französische Verteidigungsministerin Catherine Vautrin am Dienstag dem Verteidigungsausschuss der französischen Nationalversammlung mit. Ursprünglich sei dafür der 18. April vorgesehen gewesen. Das Rüstungsprojekt steht vor dem Scheitern."

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Mar 16

"I'm asking myself: what am I observing?" Leave it to the Belgian Defence Minister to summarize the state of FCAS. Via @euractiv.com (www.euractiv.com/news/belgium...)

Belgium’s defence minister frustrated about failing FCAS fighter jet project
“We're observers, but I am asking myself: what am I observing?" Francken said

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Mar 10

I know I’m new to Berlin politics, but I find it quite astonishing to see politicians adopt maximalist pro-car stances when the air quality map not infrequently looks like this.

Air quality map for Berlin region. It is all red (bad), with pockets of dark red (very bad)

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Mar 5

So the article says ”Israel’s goal is a systematic degradation of the Iranian regime and its military sites.” 1- Is that also the US’ goal, or just Israel’s? 2- Is degradation the end or means to an end? 3- Is that just a temporary situation then that will be repeated to maintain the ”degradation”?

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Feb 24

Some of my comments on Germany's loitering munitions contract and changes to the Bundeswehr's procurement, on @deutschewelle.dw.com's Berlin Briefing with @ninahaase.bsky.social. @dgap.org

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Feb 23

Damn right I haven't.

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Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Feb 19

Game, set, and match Mette Fredriksen. The idea that Lindsay Graham is a respectable and responsible senior official should have been buried years ago. Case in point once again. And European leaders - collectively - should not tolerate such outrages. www.berlingske.dk/internationa...

"But Berlingske can now reveal that events were even more intense than previously reported — and that Graham’s outburst in particular was directed at Mette Frederiksen and Jens-Frederik Nielsen.

»He called her ‘little lady,’« attendees told Berlingske.

Those present perceived the remark as deeply degrading and overtly sexist. The Prime Minister, however, appeared unfazed.

»She seemed cool,« the source said.

When Graham had finished, Frederiksen simply responded:

»When you’re done with that, the meeting can continue.«"

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Feb 6

Au journal « de Montréal », voici le Montréal en question

« Péniche Le Montréal » à Paris, avec vue sur la Tour Eiffel.

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Feb 4

With that first sentence, they really decided to go for "Bond villain" vibes - The world is not enough, etc.

"Earthly ambitions are not enough for Rheinmetall’s Armin Papperger — the boss of the German arms group is setting his sights on space."

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Jan 29

F-Casse? From the moment the Airbus defence CEO is on the record about it, it seems quite clear. Now, what happens to the rest of FCAS? (More details about the project in my @dgap.org memo last summer: dgap.org/en/research/...) Via @politico.eu Playbook www.politico.eu/newsletter/b...

FCAS FINITO? Airbus signalisiert den Bruch mit Frankreichs Dassault beim 100-Milliarden-Euro-Kampfjetprojekt. „Es ist besser, beim Kampfjet getrennte Wege zu gehen“, sagt Airbus-Defence-and-Space-Chef Michael Schoellhorn zu unserer Pro-Kollegin Francesca Micheletti.

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Jan 22

1. No it didn't. 2. It's not resolved. Is there any indication anyone has agreed to anything, chief about it Denmark and Greenland?

"Starmer says 'British pragmatism' helped resolve Greenland crisis as he welcomes Trump U-Turn"

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Jan 20

Almost as bad as his 'hoodie' pictures.

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Jan 19

"If he goes to war he will destroy a mighty empire", as the famous oracle of Delphi goes.

"Kremlin says Trump would 'certainly go down in history' if he took Greenland
Meanwhile, the Kremlin said that it was hard to disagree with experts who said that US president Donald Trump would go down in the history of the United States and the world if he took control of Greenland, Reuters reported.

“Here, perhaps, it is possible to abstract from whether this is good or bad, whether it will comply with the parameters of international law or not,” spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, but stated it would “certainly go down in history.”"

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Jan 15

Le bilan du Devoir dit tout: A-t-il été bon pour la culture? Non Pour l'immigration? Non Pour l'économie? Non Pour l'environnement? Non Pour l'éducation? Non A-t-il au moins bien géré la pandémie? Non. Finalement, sa seule décision "pour le bien du Québec," ça sera sa démission.

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Jan 15

"Pour le bien du Québec", là-dessus on est d'accord, hein.

François Legault annonce sa démission "pour le bien du Québec" - Le Devoir

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Jan 14

Canada has a land border with the EU, the US does not. Case closed. And unless the US thinks to also seize Hans Island, that won't change.

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Dec 12

LA-Ï-CI-TÉ!

"La guerre des crèches: Ce n'est pas en effaçant nos origines chrétiennes que l'on relèvera le défi de l'intégration."
Chronique de Christian Rioux

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Dec 8

"DAWG."

"The Pentagon has announced that the "Replicator" drone program, which was established to accelerate the acquisition and deployment of unmanned systems to U.S. warfighters, has been transitioned from Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to a new organization called Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG) within U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM)."

Patrick Malcor on LinkedIn.

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Dec 6

I'm not saying law enforcement lacks systematic drone expertise; I'm merely noting that the Canadian RCMP put out a press release celebrating its acquisition of the DJI Matrice and banned its use...within three weeks. rcmp.ca/en/bc/kelown... www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Kelowna RCMP begins Remotely Piloted Aircraft System tests to enhance policing enforcement
November 12, 2025 - Kelowna, British Columbia

RCMP restricts use of Chinese-made drones — the vast majority of its fleet
Police force says 80% of its drone fleet presents 'high security risk'
Daniel Leblanc, CBC, Dec. 02, 2025

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Dec 2

Un exemple: Le pont Canot mentionné dans l'article. Il est passé de 4 voies à 2 voies + tramway. Imaginez le tollé à Québec si on venait à couper 2 voies auto sur un pont...Ce qui coûte une fortune, ce sont les deux voies auto, pas le tramway. Gauche: 2025 Droite: 2009

Pont Canot, Besançon, 2025 - 1 voie automobile par direction + 2 voies de tramway.

Pont Canot, Besançon, 2009 - 2 voies automobiles par direction.

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Nov 27

Dipping back into my academic identity for the @sochistorywar.bsky.social conference at the ZMSBw in Potsdam. As far as conference premises go, this is quite a nice one! I’m looking forward to presenting tomorrow on Giulio Douhet and Future War - apt for a history conference! @sgiadurham.bsky.social

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Nov 19

FCAS lives to fight another day, NGF (combat aircraft) included. I still believe all (state) parties fundamentally have an incentive to cooperate.

“We believe in it, we are moving forward, and we will convey the necessary messages to the industries and steering bodies,” Macron said at a joint news conference with the German leader.

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Nov 12

What is wrong with this government.

« All schools in England to be given AI-generated pupil attendance targets »
Guardian headline

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Oct 5

The new French Minister of Defence has...interesting hobbies. Par for the course for a French politician, I guess.

"En s'inspirant de sa femme, il est par ailleurs l'auteur de romans érotiques[81]. Le plus connu est Le Ministre (2004) [82]. Vers sa vingtaine d'années, il aurait écrit un livre aux éditions Harlequin sur le thème d'une histoire d'amour dans le milieu hospitalier, sous le pseudonyme « Duc William »[83].

En 2023, il sort un livre, Fugue américaine, raillé en raison de son style, en particulier d'un passage technico-érotique[84]. En 2024, il publie La voie française."

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Le_Maire#Vie_priv%C3%A9e

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Sep 29

Finally someone says it. About time.

Laura Kayali, Politico, tweet: German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pours cold water on the drone wall at the
@WarsawForum : "We won't have a drone wall in 3 or 4 years." #WSF2025

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Sep 27

Some days the German language feels quite natural. And some days I have to do a double take.

A shop sign advertising « Loser Tofu » (in German it means « loose tofu »)

Emil Archambault@emilarchambault· Sep 26

Well obviously Dassault would suggest that, they're not the ones working on the other FCAS pillars 🙄I struggle to see MBDA (Remote carriers), Thales (cloud, sensors) or their subcontractors being happy to lose work only so Dassault can earn more money. www.politico.eu/article/fran...