Af/Pak & Other News (11/30/2011)

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Nov 30, 2011, 1:01:55 PM11/30/11

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Now Might Not Be the Best Time to Hire Pakistani Mercs:

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/11/pakistani-mercs/

Pakistan releases first images of border posts attacked by NATO:

http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/30/9112722-pakistan-releases-first-images-of-border-posts-attacked-by-nato

NATO: Pakistan cooperates on new border incident:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jc7K1gYdgKJ_UNRJxIsJ7RqY41lg?docId=97f31ad883fd49fd81d8e30e4b9f0e02

Heaviest Air Load Ever Dropped in Afghanistan:

http://www.defencetalk.com/heaviest-air-load-ever-dropped-in-afghanistan-38582/

How Sunlight Saves Lives:

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htlog/articles/20111130.aspx

Nato outpost attacked by insurgents from within Pakistan:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15955179

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Other news:

Gaddafi's daughter urges the overthrow of Libya's government:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/8924637/Gaddafis-daughter-urges-the-overthrow-of-Libyas-government.html

Syrian forces 'fight rebels in south':

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hkkLa3DWGi45br5vkTZ1Gwmhggyg?docId=CNG.2831b7d994b8b5098de31416da46b2ef.941

Turkey to Impose 'Step-by-Step' Sanctions on Syria:

http://www.hudson-ny.org/2627/turkey-to-impose-step-by-step-sanctions-on-syria

UK expels all Iranian embassy staff, withdraws officials from Tehran:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45488593/ns/world_news-mideast_n_africa/

'Iran is developing low-flying cruise missiles':

http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=247547

Northern battle flares as Yemen seeks interim government:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/30/us-yemen-idUSTRE7AT1BX20111130

Something For Someone Else To Die For:

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htterr/articles/20111130.aspx

India Police Arrest 6 in Connection With Blasts:

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/indian-police-arrest-connection-bombings-15055268

India Addresses Shortage of Radars in Air Force:

http://www.defencetalk.com/india-addresses-shortage-of-radars-in-air-force-38577/

Germany Lends Air-Defense Radar to Israel:

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=8408826&c=AME&s=AIR

IDF exercise halted after artillery shell strays:

http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=247539

North Korea supplied Syria and Iran with special kind steel for making
missiles:

http://alert5.com/2011/11/30/north-korea-supplied-syria-and-iran-with-special-kind-steel-for-making-missiles/

South Korean warships stage live-fire drill:

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/South_Korean_warships_stage_live-fire_drill_999.html

UK military to end SAR helicopter service:

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/uk-military-to-end-sar-helicopter-service-365396/

Britain’s new aircraft carrier ‘fully operational in 2030′:

http://alert5.com/2011/11/30/britains-new-aircraft-carrier-fully-operational-in-2030/

Japan firm raided over tech exports to China: reports:

http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Japan_firm_raided_over_tech_exports_to_China_reports_999.html

PHOTOS: New pics of Shinshin, the stealth fighter:

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline/2011/11/photos-new-pics-of-shinshin-th.html

The Marines’ New Target Dummies Ride Segways:

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/11/marines-dummies-ride-segways/

US Army places first order for Saab’s Carl-Gustaf:

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21670:us-army-places-first-order-for-saabs-carl-gustaf&catid=50:Land&Itemid=105

USAF training more UAV pilots than fighter and bomber pilots combined:

http://alert5.com/2011/11/30/usaf-training-more-uav-pilots-than-fighter-and-bomber-pilots-combined/

The Future of Land Wars: Intense, High-Tech, Urban, Coastal:

http://defense.aol.com/2011/11/30/the-future-of-land-wars-intense-high-tech-urban-coastal/

Survey Shows Growing Gap Between Civilians, Military:

http://www.defencetalk.com/survey-shows-growing-gap-between-civilians-military-38591/

Raytheon SDB II Program Ahead of Schedule After Latest Round of
Testing:

http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Raytheon_SDB_II_Program_Ahead_of_Schedule_After_Latest_Round_of_Testing_999.html

BREAKING: Swiss selection makes Saab Gripen an export 'ace':

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline/2011/11/breaking-swiss-selection-makes.html

Secretive Air Force space plane nears orbital record:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45484286/ns/technology_and_science-space/t/secretive-air-force-space-plane-nears-orbital-record/

Russia activates missile warning system near EU:

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Russia_activates_missile_warning_system_near_EU_999.html

F-15SE could get Super Hornet style engine inlet grill:

http://alert5.com/2011/11/30/f-15se-could-get-super-hornet-style-engine-inlet-grill/

Video: T-90M Tank Vs Land Rover:

http://defensetech.org/2011/11/29/video-t-90m-tank-vs-land-rover/

VIDEO: China's master fighter designer speaks:

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline/2011/11/video-chinas-master-fighter-de.html

Raytheon Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer to Begin Production:

http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Raytheon_Miniature_Air_Launched_Decoy_Jammer_to_Begin_Production_999.html

Australian navy officer in spanking scandal:

http://www.defencetalk.com/australian-navy-officer-in-spanking-scandal-38598/

Sens. Paul, McCain clash over terrorist detainee amendment:

http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/195889-sens-paul-mccain-clash-over-terrorist-detainee-amendment-

dott.Piergiorgio

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Nov 30, 2011, 2:09:25 PM11/30/11

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Il 30/11/2011 19:01, dump...@hotmail.com ha scritto:
> Britain’s new aircraft carrier ‘fully operational in 2030′:
>
> http://alert5.com/2011/11/30/britains-new-aircraft-carrier-fully-operational-in-2030/

LOL.

In the meantime, Italian Navy has *TWO* a/c carriers :D

Best regards from Italy,
dott. Piergiorgio.

Kerryn Offord

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Nov 30, 2011, 4:47:00 PM11/30/11

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On 12/1/2011 7:01 AM, dump...@hotmail.com wrote:
<SNIP>

>
> US Army places first order for Saab’s Carl-Gustaf:
>
> http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21670:us-army-places-first-order-for-saabs-carl-gustaf&catid=50:Land&Itemid=105
>

<SNIP>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Gustav_recoilless_rifle

Been in service with the US military for donkey's years...

Does this mean the Rangers aren't part of the US Army (being part of
SOCOM instead) and haven't been for a while?

Dennis

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Nov 30, 2011, 5:42:19 PM11/30/11

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dott.Piergiorgio wrote:

> Il 30/11/2011 19:01, dump...@hotmail.com ha scritto:
>> Britain’s new aircraft carrier ‘fully operational in 2030′:
>>
>> http://alert5.com/2011/11/30/britains-new-aircraft-carrier-fully-opera
>> tional-in-2030/
>
> LOL.
>
> In the meantime, Italian Navy has *TWO* a/c carriers :D

Let's hope no need for more CV's arises! :-(

Dennis

Peter Stickney

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Dec 1, 2011, 9:19:25 AM12/1/11

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No, it means that South African journalists are just as lazy and stupid
as the journos from anywhere else.

Look at the idiotic reply to the correction posted after the article.
He can't even keep it consistent within 1 paragraph.
Makes one wonder if Cobb has a large family.

--
Pete Stickney
Failure is not an option
It comes bundled with the system