Af/Pak & Other News (12/23/2011)

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Dec 23, 2011, 8:33:18 PM12/23/11

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Mini-Flail Robots Readied for Afghanistan Bomb Clearing Operations:

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2012/January/Pages/Mini-FlailRobotsReadiedforAfghanistanBombClearingOperations.aspx

Pakistan Army Chief Rules Out Coup: Statement:

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=8644957&c=ASI&s=TOP

Pakistan rejects US probe on lethal strikes:

http://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-rejects-us-probe-on-lethal-strikes-39137/

Taliban Take A Tumble:

http://www.strategypage.com/qnd/afghan/articles/20111223.aspx

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Other news:

AP Interview: Iraq VP warns of sectarian conflict:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45778040/ns/world_news-mideast_n_africa/#.TvUUg_IoLTo

U.S. intelligence warned of strife after Iraq pullout:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/23/us-usa-iraq-intelligence-idUSTRE7BM02J20111223

Turkey, Iran blamed for civilian deaths:

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-iran-blamed--for-civilian-deaths.aspx?pageID=238&nID=9659&NewsCatID=339

Report: Israeli company sold surveillance equipment to Iran:

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/report-israeli-company-sold-surveillance-equipment-to-iran-1.403107

Noteworthy Message Traffic:

http://www.informationdissemination.net/2011/12/noteworthy-message-traffic.html

Iran's spies score 'stunning achievements':

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Irans_spies_score_stunning_achievements_999.html

Top U.S. General: Military option on Iran 'executable if necessary':

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/top-u-s-general-military-option-on-iran-executable-if-necessary-1.402706

USAF’s New Drone Not Going to Afghanistan:

http://defensetech.org/2011/12/22/predator-c-not-going-to-afghanistan/

Japan Selects F-35 with Local Assembly:

http://www.ainonline.com/?q=aviation-news/2011-12-22/japan-selects-f-35-local-assembly

USN MH-60S crashed, crew safe:

http://alert5.com/2011/12/23/usn-mh-60s-crashed-crew-safe/

Hill Blesses Multiyear Plans For MH-60 Seahawks:

http://defense.aol.com/2011/12/23/capitol-hill-blesses-multiyear-plans-for-new-navy-helos/

PNoy to buy PAF more C130 planes for relief goods transport:

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=69173

RAAF to keep legacy Hornets flying till 2021:

http://alert5.com/2011/12/23/raaf-to-keep-legacy-hornets-flying-till-2021/

Bolivian Army Buys 6 Chinese Helicopters:

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=8637844&c=ASI&s=AIR

Russia successfully test fires Bulava missiles:

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Russia_successfully_test_fires_Bulava_missiles_999.html

Syria blames terrorists in deadly bombings; Assad foes skeptical:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45774871/ns/world_news-mideast_n_africa/#.TvUUdvIoLTo

RAF could be deployed to assist international troops in Somalia:

http://alert5.com/2011/12/23/raf-could-be-deployed-to-assist-international-troops-in-somalia/

U.S. drone kills Yemen al Qaeda leader's relative: source:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/23/us-yemen-qaeda-idUSTRE7BM0QG20111223

Finland says it has no German permit for missile shipment:

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Finland_says_it_has_no_German_permit_for_missile_shipment_999.html

Inside the Pentagon’s Alt-Medicine Mecca, Where the Generals Meditate:

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/12/pentagon-alt-med-mecca/

New Generation AW189 Helicopter Completes Its Maiden Flight:

http://www.defencetalk.com/new-generation-aw189-helicopter-completes-its-maiden-flight-39123/

Military Adapts Pro Sports Software To Speed Decision Making:

http://gov.aol.com/2011/12/23/military-adapts-software-used-by-sports-teams-to-speed-decision/

Future drone pilots may fly four warplanes at once:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-security-dronestre7bm17k-20111223,0,5357912.story

Rise of Smartphones May Sound Death Knell for Old Push-to-Talk Radios:

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2012/January/Pages/RiseofSmartphonesMaySoundDeathKnellforOldPush-to-TalkRadios.aspx

Navy to Launch A Drone From A Submarine:

http://defensetech.org/2011/12/23/navy-to-launch-a-drone-from-a-submarine/

Raytheon Restarts Production of Laser Maverick Missiles:

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Raytheon-Restarts-Production-of-Laser-Maverick-Missiles-05397/

How an A-12 Avenger II canopy landed on eBay:

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline/2011/12/how-an-a-12-avenger-ii-canopy.html

6 Awesome Vehicles of War with Ridiculous Weaknesses:

http://www.cracked.com/article_19586_6-awesome-vehicles-war-with-ridiculous-weaknesses_p2.html

Happy holiday links:

http://www.dodbuzz.com/2011/12/22/happy-holiday-links/

Andrew Swallow

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Dec 28, 2011, 12:36:04 AM12/28/11

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On 24/12/2011 01:33, dump...@hotmail.com wrote:
> Navy to Launch A Drone From A Submarine:
>
> http://defensetech.org/2011/12/23/navy-to-launch-a-drone-from-a-submarine/

Unless there are surface ships around I suspect that the navy will have
difficulties picking the drone up afterwards.

In theory a drone can be controlled from a land base via a satellite
link, to which it can send back intelligence photographs. Possibly
pictures of target ships and shore installations. If it can recharge in
flight it may be able to follow enemy convoys.

Can this type of drone carry a warhead? Possibly using a second
generation drone. This would allow over the horizon attacks in places
it is too dangerous to send surface ships.

Andrew Swallow

Jim Wilkins

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Dec 28, 2011, 8:33:50 AM12/28/11

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"Andrew Swallow" <am.sw...@btinternet.com> wrote

>> Navy to Launch A Drone From A Submarine:
>> http://defensetech.org/2011/12/23/navy-to-launch-a-drone-from-a-submarine/

> ...

> Can this type of drone carry a warhead? Possibly using a second
> generation drone. This would allow over the horizon attacks in places it
> is too dangerous to send surface ships.
> Andrew Swallow

http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/19/the-drone-with-a-death-wish/

jsw

Paul F Austin

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Dec 28, 2011, 9:24:12 AM12/28/11

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There are these clever things called "Tomahawks" and "Harpoons"

Paul

Jim Yanik

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Dec 28, 2011, 11:27:51 AM12/28/11

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Paul F Austin <pfau...@bellsouth.net> wrote in
news:g_qdnUi4hO4pu2bT...@supernews.com:

BUT,those are not controlled after launch,they fly on pre-programmed
routes,to set targets. they are not retargetable,AFAIK.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
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Paul F Austin

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Dec 28, 2011, 5:04:46 PM12/28/11

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SLAM ER's guidance set does allow retargeting after launch as does the
TACTOM (Tomahawk Block IV). Both would deliver substantially more than
the grenade-sized warhead that the Switchblade does. The real problem
lies in the submarine end of the data links. As near as I can tell, the
TACTOM data link is a satellite link that would require a submarine to
put an antenna on or near the surface. On the other hand, there's no
reason why the launching boat has to control the shot.

A sub-Harpoon variant with SLAM ER's data link would require a longer
airframe or reduced size fuel tank and of course time to get the
re-designed missile into production. TACTOM is an existing asset.

Paul

Andrew Swallow

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Dec 28, 2011, 10:43:12 PM12/28/11

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So something that can be made operational within a couple of years
followed by significant enhancements every 2 or 3 years. With careful
management such a programme can keep both the Navy and developers happy.

Andrew Swallow

Dr. Vincent Quin, Ph.D.

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Dec 29, 2011, 4:50:56 AM12/29/11

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Andrew Swallow wrote:
>
> So something that can be made operational within a couple of years
> followed by significant enhancements every 2 or 3 years. With careful
> management such a programme can keep both the Navy and developers happy.

Please notify them of your really great idea.
;-)