Af/Pak & Other News (7/21/2012)

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Taliban attack rival militias in Pakistan:

http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2012/07/taliban_attack_rival.php



U.S. role in Afghanistan has had positive effects:

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120721/OPINION/207210302/-1/NEWSMAP



Pakistan must revamp police: think tank:

http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-59930-Pakistan-must-revamp-police:-think-tank



David Cameron: Taliban could be waiting for British troops to leave
before trying to take Afghanistan:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/9410942/David-Cameron-Taliban-could-be-waiting-for-British-troops-to-leave-before-trying-to-take-Afghanistan.html



Pakistan’s plans to repatriate Afghan refugees could displace 3
million:

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012\07\22\story_22-7-2012_pg1_5



Pakistan’s new tune on Afghanistan:

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pakistans-new-tune-on-afghanistan/977629/



Iran tests anti-ship ballistic missile:

http://www.janes.com/products/janes/defence-security-report.aspx?ID=1065969753&channel=defence



"Iran Accelerating Bomb Development":

http://www.israeldefense.com/?CategoryID=483&ArticleID=1473



Iraq VP’s bodyguard gunned down:

http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/iraq-vp-s-bodyguard-gunned-down-1.1346280#.UAs8CKOSTIU



Explosion, fire shuts down Turkey-Iraq oil pipeline; PKK blamed:

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/07/21/12871987-explosion-fire-shuts-down-turkey-iraq-oil-pipeline-pkk-blamed?lite&__utma=238145375.518665171.1334444370.1342394871.1342912810.62&__utmb=238145375.1.10.1342912810&__utmc=238145375&__utmx=-&__utmz=238145375.1341703795.56.16.utmcsr=msn.com|utmccn=%28referral%29|utmcmd=referral|utmcct=/&__utmv=238145375.|8=Earned%20By=msnbc|world%20news=1^12=Landing%20Content=Mixed=1^13=Landing%20Hostname=www.msnbc.msn.com=1^30=Visit%20Type%20to%20Content=Earned%20to%20Mixed=1&__utmk=59442542



Syrian forces fight rebels in Damascus, residents flee:

http://news.yahoo.com/syrian-forces-attempt-fight-back-rebel-surge-031040814.html?_esi=1



Syria Revolt Reaches Aleppo; Rebels Target Cities:

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/activists-report-heavy-fighting-syrias-aleppo-16826605#.UAs7JaOSTIU



Two more Syrian generals defect, flee to Turkey overnight:

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/07/21/12873991-two-more-syrian-generals-defect-flee-to-turkey-overnight?lite&__utma=238145375.518665171.1334444370.1342394871.1342912810.62&__utmb=238145375.1.10.1342912810&__utmc=238145375&__utmx=-&__utmz=238145375.1341703795.56.16.utmcsr=msn.com|utmccn=%28referral%29|utmcmd=referral|utmcct=/&__utmv=238145375.|8=Earned%20By=msnbc|world%20news=1^12=Landing%20Content=Mixed=1^13=Landing%20Hostname=www.msnbc.msn.com=1^30=Visit%20Type%20to%20Content=Earned%20to%20Mixed=1&__utmk=59442542



Syria rebels hold 2 of 3 Iraq border posts: officials:

http://news.yahoo.com/syria-rebels-seize-north-iraq-crossing-iraq-governor-155313015.html



Turkish truck drivers accuse rebel fighters of looting:

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012\07\22\story_22-7-2012_pg4_4



Alaed offloads Syrian Mi-25s:

http://alert5.com/2012/07/21/alaed-offloads-syrian-mi-25s/



Switzerland, UAE agree probe into Swiss grenades in Syria:

http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120720/DEFREG04/307200004/Switzerland-UAE-agree-probe-into-Swiss-grenades-Syria?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE



Who Will Seize Assad’s Secret Weapons Arsenal?:

http://defense-update.com/20120721_who-will-seize-assads-secret-weapons-arsenal.html



Barak: Israel may seize advanced weapons in Syria:

http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=278314



Syria moves chemical weapons before wider offensive: defector:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/21/us-syria-defector-chemical-idUSBRE86K09F20120721



Brunei helicopter crash kills 12: air force:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gTp3xuP6ifcAfS5LwDwRIwy3dELQ?docId=CNG.ecd478aa4395739a34349304599b82a8.2c1



Pentagon eyes drones for Kenya to fight militants nearby:

http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/21/kenya-usa-military-idINL2E8IL3IP20120721



RAF and Royal Navy's new Lightning II F-35 Joint Strike Fighter filmed
in action:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/industry/defence/9412539/RAF-and-Royal-Navys-new-Lightning-II-F-35-Joint-Strike-Fighter-filmed-in-action.html



New details emerge of Russian BPC configuration:

http://www.janes.com/products/janes/defence-security-report.aspx?ID=1065969749&channel=defence



British arms dealer jailed over North Korean missile plan:

http://alert5.com/2012/07/21/british-arms-dealer-jailed-over-north-korean-missile-plan/



Taiwan Signs LOA for F-16 Upgrades:

http://defense-update.com/20120721_taiwan-signs-loa-for-f-16-upgrades.html



South China Sea standoff:

http://www.dodbuzz.com/2012/07/20/south-china-sea-standoff/



Canadians Sink US Ship (On Purpose):

http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckBlogId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post:f67e5758-fee5-4e15-8274-324d2313bf39



Success Can Breed Overstrain for Special Operations Forces:

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=834



VAQ-130 Lands Its First Growler Aboard Truman:

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/137064/first-ea_18g-growler-unit-goes-to-sea.html



U.S. Admits Surveillance Violated Constitution At Least Once:

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/07/surveillance-spirit-law/



Report highlights emails from Fort Hood shooter to al Qaeda cleric:

http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2012/07/report_highlights_em.php



Al-Qaeda Supporter Admits Plot to Blow Up Pentagon, U.S. Congress:

http://en.rian.ru/world/20120721/174715360.html




Marines Pick Colt for New Pistol:

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2012/07/20/marines-pick-colt-for-new-pistol.html?comp=7000023317843&rank=2




Revolutionary U.S. Soldier Radio Approaches Full-Rate Production:

http://www.defpro.com/news/details/37734/?SID=ae68adf7b19caea864742283bd5ca252




Top Scientist Laments Air Force's Poor Awareness in Cyberspace:

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=836