Af/Pak & Other News (5/26/2012)

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Afghan Parliament Approves U.S.-Afghan Security Pact:

http://www.rferl.org/content/afghan-parliament-approves-us-afghan-security-pact/24593669.html



Hollande defends French exit in Afghanistan:

http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Hollande_defends_French_exit_in_Afghanistan_999.html



Experts Wary of Pakistan Nuke Claims:

http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120526/DEFREG03/305260001/Experts-Wary-Pakistan-Nuke-Claims?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE



U.S. commander: Afghan officials combating 'green-on-blue' killings:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/05/us-commander-afghan-officials-combating-green-on-blue-killings.html



The 60mm Wonder Got Better:

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htweap/articles/20120526.aspx



Iran has enough uranium for 5 bombs: expert:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47575161/ns/world_news-mideast_n_africa/#.T8FLScX7HIU



Yemen's army says recaptured rebel positions:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/26/us-yemen-violence-idUSBRE84P06C20120526



UN observers warn of civil war in Syria after massacre:

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/afp/un-observers-warn-of-civil-war-in-syria-after-massacre/520324



Russian arms shipment en route to Syria: report:

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-05-25/news/sns-rt-us-syria-arms-russiabre84p00b-20120525_1_syrian-president-bashar-al-assad-cargo-ship-russian-firm



Syrian rebels want air strikes on regime forces:

http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/2012/05/26/syrian-rebels-want-air-strikes-on-regime-forces



Anti-African street violence surges in Israel:

http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/25/11877066-anti-african-street-violence-surges-in-israel?lite



Heron TP stays grounded as Israel studies UAS crash:

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/heron-tp-stays-grounded-as-israel-studies-uas-crash-372269/



Elbit Systems Introduces the SPEAR – a Mortar for the HMMWV:

http://defense-update.com/20120522_spear-a-mortar-for-the-hmmwv.html



Islamist and ex-PM vie for mantle of Egypt's revolt:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47577730/ns/world_news-africa/#.T8FHD8X7HIU



Salafists Terrorize Tunisia:

http://www.worldaffairsjournal.org/blog/michael-j-totten/salafists-terrorize-tunisia



Soft ground cuts short A400M landing trials:

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/soft-ground-cuts-short-a400m-landing-trials-372340/



China targets immigrants on North Korean border:

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_targets_immigrants_on_North_Korean_border_999.html



Fears Grow That Terrorists Could Co-Opt Anonymous Hacking Group:

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?List=7c996cd7-cbb4-4018-baf8-8825eada7aa2&ID=791



Why Senate, House Authorizers Both Added Dough For Armor:

http://defense.aol.com/2012/05/25/why-senate-house-authorizers-both-added-dough-for-armor/



AeroVironment, Textron Advance Lethal Mini-UASs:

http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/asd_05_25_2012_p02-01-461914.xml



SOCOM Wish List Includes Spy Tools, Radios That Talk to Foreign
Allies:

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=800



The Hack That Wasn’t: Sec. Clinton and Operation AdWords:

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/05/clinton-hack/



Navy to Consider Buying Only One Littoral Combat Ship Design

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=795



Army Wants Flame-Retardant Texting Gloves:

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/05/army-texting-gloves/



Navy SEALs Could Use James Cameron's Deep-Dive Technology:

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=804