Armed Forces
US warships near Iran face Houthi threats as tensions rise; Britain's 'Dad's Army' plan sparks debate amid recruitment struggles.
About Armed Forces
The topic 'Armed Forces' refers to the organized military branches of a nation responsible for defense and national security.
Insights
- armed forces sentiment is up 14.04% from the previous week.
- armed forces creators is up 166.38% from the previous week.
- armed forces engagements is up 128.73% from the previous week.
- armed forces mentions is up 238.61% from the previous week.
- armed forces posts created is up 25.43% from the previous week.
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[--] Week: [----------] +129%
[--] Month: [-----------] -46%
[--] Months: [-------------] +27%
[--] Year: [-------------] +129%
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-05
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-10-25
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[--] Week: [-----] +239%
[--] Months: [------] +237%
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-05-09
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-14
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Armed Forces in the last [--] hours which is down 6.60% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Week: [-----] +166%
[--] Months: [------] +233%
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-05-09
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-04-20
The most influential creators that mention Armed Forces in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [---] | [-------] |
| @forces_news | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @Tarikh_Eran | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @monkswarriors | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @dhruvdefencedaily | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @goarmy | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @USDefenseReview | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [------] |
| @espritdecorpsmagazine | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @hidprk | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @EuromaidanPR | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-----] |
Sentiment: 77%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 77%
Daily Average: 62%
[--] Week: 65% +8%
[--] Month: 65% -6%
[--] Months: 65% +12%
[--] Year: 65% +20%
1-Year High: 88% on 2025-12-07
1-Year Low: 24% on 2025-03-03
Most Supportive Themes:
- Military Cooperation and Support: (30%) Posts highlight international military cooperation, training exercises, and the provision of military equipment and aid between nations, emphasizing mutual defense and security.
- Armed Forces Personnel and Service: (25%) Content focuses on the dedication, sacrifice, and professionalism of armed forces members, including news about recruitment, training, and honoring service members.
- National Defense and Security: (20%) Discussions revolve around national defense strategies, readiness, and responses to security threats, often involving specific countries' armed forces.
Most Critical Themes:
- Geopolitical Tensions and Conflict: (40%) Reports detail escalating geopolitical tensions, potential conflicts, and military actions between nations, often involving threats and high alert statuses.
- Military Operations and Incidents: (35%) News covers ongoing military operations, including strikes, sieges, and specific incidents, often with a focus on the impact on civilians and the broader conflict.
- Internal Military Issues and Corruption: (15%) Some posts touch upon internal challenges within armed forces, such as corruption probes and criticisms of military effectiveness or conduct.
Top Armed Forces News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Ukraine forms F-16 squadron staffed by Ukrainian US and Dutch pilots Intelligence Online reports that Ukraine has formed an international unit of new F-16 fighter jets piloted by veterans from Western armed forces including the United States and the Netherlands. They "
News Link @Yahoo 2026-02-16T22:49Z 1.1M followers, 13.8K engagements
"Hollowing Out the Uniform of the Armed Forces - The Wire The risk is not that military officers are religious but that the institutions they man are beginning to look religiously positioned"
News Link @thewire_in 2026-02-16T16:50Z 1.4M followers, [----] engagements
"Starmer set to fast-track defence spending boost PM may bolster military budget after pressure from Armed Forces chiefs"
News Link @Telegraph 2026-02-16T10:33Z 3.3M followers, [----] engagements
"Mindef to set up more specialist regiments boost reserve force numbers The Star PETALING JAYA: The Defence Ministry will establish specialist regiments in key strategic sectors including oil and gas healthcare cybersecurity and the media to strengthen the Armed Forces ecosystem says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin"
News Link @staronline 2026-02-16T04:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
Top Armed Forces Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Just To Be Clear: Canada IS IN North America - We Want To Align Defense With Europe Does [--] things: - Angers US Government just prior to CUSMA Renewal - Aligns Canada with those who will NEVER come to our Defense if we're attacked - Creates Defense tech inferior to US tech Canada is now the first non-European country to be granted a membership in SAFE. This is a gamechanger program that means Canada can rearm our Canadian Armed Forces members more effectively and scale up our defence industries with more contracts overseas. https://t.co/BhMLD2vVda Canada is now the first non-European country"
X Link @ronmortgageguy 2026-02-16T23:45Z 108.8K followers, 126.2K engagements
"⚡A new F-16 squadron with Ukrainian American and Dutch pilots has begun covering Ukraines skies Intelligence Online. The unit was recently created in secrecy to strengthen the defense of Kyiv region. Crews intercept missiles and drones and operate under temporary contracts without official ranks in the Ukrainian structure. 👉Current fundraising for the Armed Forces of Ukraine 💸 PayPal molniamolnievic@gmail.com"
X Link @blyskavka_ua 2026-02-16T21:28Z 158.7K followers, 10.6K engagements
"🔴 BREAKING The regime in Iran has just cut off internet in Abdanan its all kicking off again. The last footage we got showed the city was out in the streets chanting death to Khamenei and using car horns to protest. IRGC is gonna deploy armed forces to crush these people"
X Link @Tarikh_Eran 2026-02-16T20:51Z 12.1K followers, 33.8K engagements
"New information from Sudan shows that the Islamist groups aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood within the ranks of the Sudanese Armed Forces have received German-made military equipment and spare parts via third countries such as Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The main weapon transfers are Heckler & Koch G3 and G36 rifles as well as MP5 submachine guns. The EU has maintained an arms embargo on Sudan since [----] initially in response to the civil war in southern Sudan. Theres also a UN arms embargo on Sudan specifically focused on the Darfur region. It began in July [----] targeting non-governmental"
X Link @visegrad24 2026-02-16T20:25Z 1.6M followers, 33K engagements
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