Af/Pak & Other News (7/23/2012)

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ISAF targets another senior IMU leader in Afghan north:

http://www.longwarjournal.org/threat-matrix/archives/2012/07/isaf_targets_another_senior_im.php



Afghan social media war steps up with new campaign:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48278510/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/



The Perilous Pushtun Paradox:

http://www.strategypage.com/qnd/afghan/articles/20120723.aspx



Afghanistan warns Pakistan over cross-border shelling:

http://news.yahoo.com/afghanistan-warns-pakistan-over-cross-border-shelling-192102502.html?_esi=1




Taliban execute five Afghan civilians for Nato links:

http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=520557&version=1&template_id=41&parent_id=23




Why Britain Bleeds More:

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htatrit/articles/20120723.aspx



'Sanctions slow down Iran missile program':

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Sanctions_slow_down_Iran_missile_program_999.html



Yemen defuses bomb at Aden intelligence building:

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26902:yemen-defuses-bomb-at-aden-intelligence-building&catid=49:National%20Security&Itemid=115




Qatar signs deal for 24 Pilatus PC-21s:

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/qatar-signs-deal-for-24-pilatus-pc-21s-374615/




United Arab Emirates Orders MRAP All-Terrain Vehicles from Oshkosh
Corporation:

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/137118/uae-orders-750-oshkosh-mrap_atv-vehicles.html




Wave of attacks kills more than 100 across Iraq:

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/07/23/12897673-wave-of-attacks-kills-more-than-100-across-iraq?lite



Iran Goes Phishing For Syrian Rebels:

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htiw/articles/20120723.aspx



Assad brother's forces overrun Damascus district:

http://news.yahoo.com/syria-govt-forces-rebels-battle-damascus-aleppo-093101597.html?_esi=1



Syria acknowledges it has chemical weapons, will use them if attacked:

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/07/23/12901215-syria-acknowledges-it-has-chemical-weapons-will-use-them-if-attacked



New Israeli Artillery Concepts, Technology Combine:

http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_07_02_2012_p21-469578.xml



NATO says it's winning war against Somali piracy:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/21/somalia-pirates-nato-idUSL6E8IL16V20120721




Moscow nervous over Iran missiles lawsuit:

http://themoscownews.com/international/20120718/189972969.html




Russia’s Top Cyber Sleuth Foils US Spies, Helps Kremlin Pals:

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/07/ff_kaspersky/



Tekever’s UAS at Farnborough Stars in BBC Show:

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/137103/portuguese-mini-uav-at-farnborough.html



UK hacking scandal spreads, 100-plus new claims:

http://news.yahoo.com/uk-hacking-scandal-spreads-100-plus-claims-104508017--finance.html?_esi=1




Deal signed for new combat boots:

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EquipmentAndLogistics/DealSignedForNewCombatBoots.htm



Insitu ScanEagle set for Australia's navy:

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Insitu_ScanEagle_set_for_Australias_navy_999.html



China plans garrison to 'defend' disputed islands:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/9419882/China-plans-garrison-to-defend-disputed-islands.html



Taiwan Mulls Buying Used U.S. Tanks:

http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120723/DEFREG03/307230003/Taiwan-Mulls-Buying-Used-U-S-Tanks?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE




Taiwan to get new powerful rocket system: report:

http://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-to-get-new-powerful-rocket-system-report-43872/



US and Taiwan in $3.8bn F-16 upgrade deal:

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-and-taiwan-in-38bn-f-16-upgrade-deal-374601/



YouTube: MV-22s being offloaded at Iwakuni:

http://alert5.com/2012/07/23/video-link-mv-22s-being-offloaded-at-iwakuni/



Researchers Employ UAVs In Hurricane Research:

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/137101/global-hawk-uavs-used-for-hurricane-research.html



Pankl's HERO Catches Sikorsky's Eye:

http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckBlogId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post:3986b20d-aee9-449d-adcf-eec52ec4fdd2



The Iron Quadrangle:

http://www.dodbuzz.com/2012/07/23/the-iron-quadrangle/



Maintenance Hurdles Mount for New USN Ship:

http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120723/DEFREG02/307230006/Maintenance-Hurdles-Mount-New-USN-Ship?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE




What Darpa Learned From UAVForge:

http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckBlogId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post:946c39f4-5184-41a6-8a63-921a995503d6




U.S. spy agency chief to meet with hackers at "Defcon":

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26905:us-spy-agency-chief-to-meet-with-hackers-at-qdefconq&catid=48:defence-technology&Itemid=109