Army Technology lists ten of the most popular tweets on military and security in August 2019, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
The top tweets were chosen from influencers identified by GlobalData’s proprietary Influencer Identification Framework, which is based on a scientific process that works on pre-defined parameters. Influencers are selected after a deep analysis of the influencers’ relevance, network strength, engagement, and leading discussions on new and emerging trends.
1. Jens Stoltenberg’s tweet on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Today, the #INFTreaty ceases to exist. Russia bears sole responsibility for the Treaty’s demise. #NATO will respond in a measured & responsible way and continue to ensure credible deterrence & defence. NATO statement: https://t.co/h6UPUVoryH pic.twitter.com/ZqRPECPb8g
— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) August 2, 2019
Username: Jens Stoltenberg
Twitter handle: @jensstoltenberg
Retweets: 625
Likes: 823
2. US Naval Institute’s tweet on the US Navy L-8 blimp’s flight with no crew on board
#OTD in 1942, U.S. Navy blimp L-8 returned from patrol without anyone aboard. The crew had vanished. The "ghost blimp" was found to be in total working order and none of the parachutes or life rafts had been taken. The fate of the crew remains a mystery. pic.twitter.com/xTrJiIyjYF
— U.S. Naval Institute (@NavalInstitute) August 16, 2019
Username: US Naval Institute
Twitter handle: @NavalInstitute
Retweets: 140
Likes: 271
3. Livefest’s tweet on the discovery of An-12 BL-534 aircraft debris in Dhaka Glacier
Wreckage of An-12 BL-534 that went missing in Feb 1968 found in Dhaka Glacier by expeditor of the Army’s Dogra Scouts. Went missing over the Rohtang pass. Items recovered include parts of engine, fuselage, circuits, propeller, fuel tank unit, air brake assembly & cockpit door. pic.twitter.com/nVfMphzhxk
— Livefist (@livefist) August 18, 2019
Username: Livefist
Twitter handle: @livefist
Retweets: 140
Likes: 427
4. ‘Sir Humphrey’s’ tweet on two US Navy destroyers aboard transport ships
An astounding shot of two US Navy destroyers (McCain and Fitzgerald) being transporter for repairs. pic.twitter.com/ncb1HU5z0V
— Sir Humphrey (@pinstripedline) August 4, 2019
Username: Sir Humphrey
Twitter handle: @pinstripedline
Retweets: 133
Likes: 516
5. Livefist’s tweet about India’s Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) missile test
JUST IN: India’s QRSAM tested from Odisha coast. Twin tests today for the 30-km range surface-to-air missile for the Indian Army. (File Photo) pic.twitter.com/7xAAB6Obsj
— Livefist (@livefist) August 4, 2019
Username: Livefist
Twitter handle: @livefist
Retweets: 122
Likes: 517
6. Jens Stoltenberg’s tweet on the press point of INF Treaty
🚨 LIVE 🚨
Press point on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty #INFTreaty
📍 @NATO, #Brussels https://t.co/GJcOUH1DtC
— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) August 2, 2019
Username: Jens Stoltenberg
Twitter handle: @jensstoltenberg
Retweets: 99
Likes: 116
7. Thomas Hegghammer’s tweet on the plan of action against extremist movements
There is never a silver bullet for extremist movements with momentum. But there are strategies we know mitigate their damage:
1) dismantle the organizations
2) take away the weapons
3) curtail the propaganda
Get these in place first. Then talk about root causes and the long term— Thomas Hegghammer (@Hegghammer) August 4, 2019
Username: Thomas Hegghammer
Twitter handle: @Hegghammer
Retweets: 71
Likes: 182
8. The Aviationist’s tweet on US Navy F/A- 18 crash
We talked to some witnesses of the crash. Here's the story: [Updated] Witnesses: Navy F/A-18 Crashes in Star Wars Canyon, Debris Scattered In Canyon: https://t.co/LD6kZSDHdc pic.twitter.com/9NFbMKkImY
— The Aviationist (@TheAviationist) July 31, 2019
Username: The Aviationist
Twitter handle: @TheAviationist
Retweets: 63
Likes: 60
9. Livefist’s tweet on the handover ceremony of Barak-8 MRSAM
Here’s the Indian Air Force vice chief receiving a ceremonial Barak-8/MRSAM from defence minister @RajnathSingh today at the golden jubilee celebrations of state-owned missile maker Bharat Dynamics Ltd. pic.twitter.com/EDH51IJYyA
— Livefist (@livefist) August 3, 2019
Username: Livefist
Twitter handle: @livefist
Retweets: 57
Likes: 378
10. CSIS’ tweet on power projection capabilities of Chinese outposts in the South China Sea
Radar, SAM, anti-ship missile, fighter, and bomber ranges. Discover the power projection capabilities of China’s outposts in the South China Sea: https://t.co/ubRcTy56U6 pic.twitter.com/55JZLUjki4
— CSIS (@CSIS) August 1, 2019
Username: CSIS
Twitter handle: @CSIS
Retweets: 53
Likes: 61
