Af/Pak & Other News (11/10/2021)

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Afghanistan's ghost soldiers undermined fight against Taliban - ex-official

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59230564



Top Haqqani Network leader named Taliban governor of Logar

https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2021/11/top-haqqani-network-leader-named-taliban-governor-of-logar.php



‘Digital Dunkirk’ leader says cases of Americans stranded in Afghanistan are ‘actively being worked on’

https://video.foxnews.com/v/6281274937001#sp=show-clips



Taliban urge ex-Afghan military pilots to stay, serve nation

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/taliban-urge-ex-afghan-military-pilots-to-stay-serve-nation/2021/11/10/b299ded0-4224-11ec-9404-50a28a88b9cd_story.html



Taliban Claim Capturing 600 Islamic State Militants

https://www.voanews.com/a/taliban-claim-capturing-600-islamic-state-militants/6307815.html



Remnants Of Bamiyan Buddhas For Target Practice

https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/bamiyan-buddhas-taliban-target/31555276.html



Hollywood is already making a movie about the Afghanistan withdrawal

https://taskandpurpose.com/entertainment/channing-tatum-tom-hardy-kabul-evacuation-war-movie/









India's S-400 missile system problem

https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/580864-indias-s-400-missile-system-problem









Why drones are becoming Iran’s weapons of choice

https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/why-drones-are-becoming-irans-weapons-of-choice/21806199



Iranian-supplied arms smuggled from Yemen into Somalia, study says

https://www.reuters.com/world/iranian-supplied-arms-smuggled-yemen-into-somalia-study-says-2021-11-10/



Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran now free in open waters

https://apnews.com/article/business-dubai-gulf-of-oman-iran-united-arab-emirates-cd153109127604c6a250f5dd1e75a3a1









Iranian Drones Cast Intimidating Shadow Over Iraq

https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/11/09/iranian-drones-cast-intimidating-shadow-over-iraq/



Veterans say exposure to huge burning waste dumps in Iraq and Afghanistan is now killing them

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-10/us-veterans-say-burn-pits-iraq-afghanistan-now-killing-them/100594934









Saudi coalition troops redeploying in Yemen, not withdrawing

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/saudi-coalition-troops-redeploying-in-yemen-not-withdrawing-684617




Turkey to Start Mass Production of UGVs

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30749/Turkey_to_Start_Mass_Production_of_UGVs#.YYwTobqIZPY



Turkish defense firm to test sea-based drones as orders swell

https://www.jpost.com/international/turkish-defense-firm-to-test-sea-based-drones-as-orders-swell-684614









Israel ups airstrikes in Syria as next step against Iran

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/israel-ups-airstrikes-in-syria-684591



Drone strikes Iran-backed militias in eastern Syria – report

https://www.timesofisrael.com/drone-strikes-iran-backed-militias-in-eastern-syria-report/



Chief IRGC general in Syria was ousted on Assad's orders - report

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/chief-irgc-general-in-syria-was-ousted-on-assads-orders-report-684613









Israel readying for possible Iran conflict, officials say

https://apnews.com/article/yair-lapid-iran-middle-east-israel-army-6b04bcc483be5b961a1b54543fcb3e84



Drone battles are future of conflict, says IDF chief artillery officer

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/drone-battles-are-future-of-conflict-says-idf-chief-artillery-officer-684582









Ethiopia Acquires Chinese TL-2 Missiles For Its Wing Loong I UCAVs

https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/11/ethiopia-acquires-chinese-tl-2-missiles.html









US presses Russia over troop buildup along Ukraine border

https://apnews.com/article/william-burns-antony-blinken-ukraine-europe-russia-92eecff683cef43a4bc8f24837d83ff2



Blinken says US is concerned Russia may be 'attempting to rehash' 2014 invasion of Ukraine

https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/10/politics/blinken-ukrainian-presser/index.html



Russia Teases New S-550 Missile System

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/11/10/russia-teases-new-s-550-missile-system-a75519



Russian Technodinamika drones serve as targets for Pantsir-S air defense systems

https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_november_2021_global_security_army_industry/russian_technodinamika_drones_serve_as_targets_for_pantsir-s_air_defense_systems.html



Russia flies nuclear-capable bombers over Belarus as migrant crisis escalates

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/russian-bombers-sent-to-patrol-belarus-airspace-684576





Russia's border, its neighbors are gaining on it

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/on-a-quiet-but-tense-corner-of-russia-s-border-its-neighbors-are-gaining-on-it/ar-AAQvDj7





Poland accuses Putin of orchestrating Belarus border crisis to destabilise EU

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20211110-poland-accuses-putin-of-masterminding-belarus-border-crisis



Poland pledges major new defense spending. Is it real, or political hype?

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/poland-pledges-major-new-defense-spending-is-it-real-or-political-hype/



Poland to procure 300 second-hand US Cougar MRAP vehicles

https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_november_2021_global_security_army_industry/poland_to_procure_300_second-hand_us_cougar_mrap_vehicles.html




Romania confirms Black Hawk buy

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/romania-confirms-black-hawk-buy/146314.article




Italy: Mediterranean Combat Pilot Training Schools

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htatrit/articles/20211110.aspx




First German C-130J Hercules Performs Maiden Flight

https://theaviationist.com/2021/11/10/first-german-c-130j/



Rheinmetall demonstrates Skynex 35mm Air Defense Gun System to counter swarm of drones

https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_november_2021_global_security_army_industry/rheinmetall_demonstrates_skynex_35mm_air_defense_gun_system_to_counter_swarm_of_drones.html




Mind control: UK firm develops drone brain piloting tech

https://dronedj.com/2021/11/10/mind-control-uk-firm-develops-drone-brain-piloting-tech/









China Is Evading U.S. Spies — and the White House Is Worried

https://flipboard.com/topic/security/china-is-evading-u-s-spies-and-the-white-house-is-worried/a-4LFaRdHPR9esy6X1NYrCXA%3Aa%3A3195391-f2a2a9caf1%2Fbloomberg.com



Second U.S. Aircraft Carrier Missile Target Spotted in Chinese Desert

https://news.usni.org/2021/11/09/second-u-s-aircraft-carrier-missile-target-spotted-in-chinese-desert



China invests in artificial intelligence to counter US Joint Warfighting Concept: Records

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/china-invests-in-artificial-intelligence-to-counter-us-joint-warfighting-concept-records/



China: Disappointing, Not Unexpected And Now Tested

https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/china/articles/20211110.aspx



The World Is Fed Up With China’s Belligerence

https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2021/11/world-fed-chinas-belligerence/186751/



China Rejects Historic U.S. Law Protecting Taiwan As 'Illegal and Invalid'

https://www.newsweek.com/china-rejects-historic-us-law-protecting-taiwan-illegal-invalid-1647908



China is boosting intel gathering capabilities aimed at Taiwan, says new report from Taipei

https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2021/11/10/china-is-boosting-intel-gathering-capabilities-aimed-at-taiwan-says-new-report-from-taipei/



China conducts combat readiness drill after US congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan

https://thehill.com/policy/international/china/580748-china-conducts-combat-readiness-drill-after-us-congressional





Taiwan Navy sends Hai Lung submarine near Dongsha Island

http://navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2021/november/10984-taiwan-navy-sends-hai-lung-submarine-near-dongsha-island.html



U.S. and allies would 'take action' if Taiwan attacked - Blinken

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-allies-would-take-action-if-taiwan-attacked-blinken-2021-11-10/



Official says Taiwan government faces 5 million cyber attacks daily

https://www.wionews.com/world/official-says-taiwan-government-faces-5-million-cyber-attacks-daily-428303





Last five S-70i helicopters for Philippine have been delivered

http://alert5.com/2021/11/10/last-five-s-70i-helicopters-for-philippine-have-been-delivered/





‘Is Japan trustworthy?’: South Korean politician rejects 3-way defence alliance

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3155540/dangerous-south-korea-enter-defence-alliance-japan-and-us





Japan Self-Defense Force to deploy additional electronic warfare unit on Okinawa to monitor Taiwan Strait

https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_november_2021_global_security_army_industry/japan_self-defense_force_to_deploy_additional_electronic_warfare_unit_on_okinawa_to_monitor_taiwan_strait.html



Air Force special operations general visits Japan to gain insight on seaplanes

https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2021-11-10/air-force-seaplanes-special-operations-command-japan-3563136.html





Australia: EOS unveils T2000-DE variant turret

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/land-forces/latest/eos-unveils-t2000-de-variant-turret





New Zealand retiring Five Eyes spy domes in Waihopai

https://defbrief.com/2021/11/10/new-zealand-retiring-five-eyes-spy-domes-in-waihopai/










Sen. Gillibrand's historic legislation would revolutionize study of UFOs

https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/580698-sen-gillibrands-historic-legislation-would-revolutionize-study-of



Fighter pilots who intercept UFOs may suffer radiation burns & experience warped time, Pentagon insider fears

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16692320/fighter-pilots-intercepted-ufos-radiation-warped-time/



DARPA hires three groups to develop eyeglass-size direct-view night vision through photon upconversion

https://www.militaryaerospace.com/sensors/article/14213703/night-vision-photon-upconversion-direct-view



Biological Weapons in the ‘Shadow War’

https://warontherocks.com/2021/11/biological-weapons-in-the-shadow-war/



This Combat Doctor's Patient Handoff Is A Master Class On Clear Communication

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43077/this-aerial-combat-doctors-patient-handoff-is-a-master-class-on-clear-communication



Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 Could Revolutionize Everything

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/lockheed-martin%E2%80%99s-sr-72-could-revolutionize-everything-195914



Capella to demonstrate first SARsat-based laser communications for SDA

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/capella-to-demonstrate-first-sarsat-based-laser-communications-for-sda/



NASA pushes back crewed moon landing to 2025

https://www.engadget.com/nasa-pushes-back-crewed-moon-landing-to-2025-083617472.html



Top General Still Pushing for Creation of a Space National Guard

https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/11/10/top-general-still-pushing-for-creation-of-a-space-national-guard



Space Launch Start-Up Just Used A Giant Centrifuge To Fling A Projectile Into The Upper Atmosphere

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43079/space-launch-start-up-just-used-a-giant-centrifuge-to-hurl-a-projectile-into-the-upper-atmosphere



An easy fix to Space Force’s most glaring vulnerability

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/an-easy-fix-to-space-forces-most-glaring-vulnerability/




Army long-range precision fires to mix artillery and artificial intelligence (AI) for weapons coordination

https://www.militaryaerospace.com/computers/article/14213757/artillery-artificial-intelligence-ai-coordination



At second Project Convergence, US Army experiments with joint operations in the Arizona desert

https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/it-networks/2021/11/10/at-second-project-convergence-us-army-experiments-with-joint-operations-in-the-arizona-desert/



Lack of future helo doesn’t stop Army’s Future Vertical Lift experiments in the desert

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/lack-of-future-helo-doesnt-stop-armys-future-vertical-lift-tests-in-the-desert/



The M26 MASS – A New Generation of Underbarrel Shotgun

https://sofrep.com/gear/the-m26-mass-a-new-generation-of-underbarrel-shotgun/



Navy conducts live test of resupply drones for ashore, at-sea missions

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/navy-conducts-live-test-of-resupply-drones-for-ashore-at-sea-missions/