Af/Pak & Other News (11/8/2021)

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Poverty, Hunger, And Fear Of The Taliban Drive Afghans To Iran And Pakistan

https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/afghanistan-refugees-migrants-iran-pakistan/31551558.html



Pakistan Taliban agree to 'complete ceasefire', govt says

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-local-taliban-agree-complete-ceasefire-information-minister-2021-11-08/









NSA meet on Afghanistan: Pakistan to give it a miss; Terrorism, drug trafficking and inclusive govt on the agenda

https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/nsa-meet-on-afghanistan-pakistan-to-give-it-a-miss-terrorism-drug-trafficking-and-inclusive-govt-on-the-agenda/2364889/



India, China harden positions on LAC row

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-china-harden-positions-on-lac-row-101636309309358.html









Here’s What We Know About The Drone Attack On Iraq’s Prime Minister

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2021/11/08/heres-what-we-know-about-the-drone-attack-on-iraqs-prime-minister/



Powerful Iranian general visited Iraq after attack on PM

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-religion-iran-iraq-tehran-8cfe754e681581f511f430f4bd31e776



Iran-backed militia staged drone attack on Iraqi PM - officials

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-backed-militia-behind-attack-iraqi-pm-sources-2021-11-08/









Saudi defenses intercept explosive Houthi drone targeting Khamis Mushait

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2021/11/08/Saudi-defenses-intercept-explosive-Houthi-drone-targeting-Khamis-Mushait









Syrians fed up with tunnels dug by YPG/PKK terrorists

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/war-on-terror/syrians-fed-up-with-tunnels-dug-by-ypgpkk-terrorists



‘It used to be green, now it is hell’: How oil is poisoning northern Syria

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/syria-oil-pollution-isis-civil-war-b1953587.html



2 Syrian soldiers injured in alleged Israeli airstrike in western Syria

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/explosions-heard-in-homs-syria-684387




Lebanon’s four border regiments prepare for new phase in filling security gaps

https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2021/11/08/lebanons-four-border-regiments-prepare-for-new-phase-in-filling-security-gaps/









Iron Dome shoots down Hamas drone flown out to sea

https://www.timesofisrael.com/iron-dome-shoots-down-hamas-drone-flown-out-to-sea/



Israeli space firms start thinking small, with national security implications

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/israeli-space-firms-start-thinking-small-with-national-security-implications/



Report: NSO spyware found on 6 Palestinian activists’ phones

https://apnews.com/article/technology-business-israel-jamal-khashoggi-hacking-6bfc5bc992de7f33f5c8e969e69ce15c



Son of Libyan warlord reported to visit Israel, offer ties in return for backing

https://www.timesofisrael.com/son-of-libyan-warlord-reported-to-visit-israel-offer-ties-in-return-for-backing/









Ethiopia's war closes in on the capital as all sides balk at calls for a ceasefire

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ethiopia-tigray-war-closes-in-abiy-ahmed-addis-ababa-rebels-advance/



The coalition of rebel forces taking on Ethiopia’s government, explained

https://www.vox.com/2021/11/7/22768365/ethiopia-capital-rebel-coalition-tplf-civil-war-explained









Ukrainian man charged with ransomware attack that affected 1,500 U.S. businesses

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ukranian-man-charged-ransomware-attack-affected-1500-us-businesses-rcna4835



CIA Boss Phoned Putin About Military Buildup at Ukraine Border

https://www.thedailybeast.com/cia-director-bill-burns-phoned-putin-about-military-buildup-at-ukraine-border



Families Want Court to Spell Out Russia's 'Despicable' Role in Downing Malaysia Air Flight

https://www.newsweek.com/families-want-court-spell-out-russias-despicable-role-downing-malaysia-air-flight-1647052



Russia to develop Termit helicopter drone by yearend

https://airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2021/november/7837-russia-to-develop-termit-helicopter-drone-by-yearend.html



Russia signs contract to develop new heavy helicopter with China

https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-signs-contract-develop-new-heavy-helicopter-with-china-2021-11-08/



Upgraded T-72B3M Tanks, Sniper Rifles to Arrive in Russian Base in Tajikistan Bordering Afghanistan

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30738/Upgraded_T_72B3M_Tanks__Sniper_Rifles_to_Arrive_in_Russian_Base_in_Tajikistan_Bordering_Afghanistan#.YYliGbqIZPY





Poland Adds 2,000 Troops to Border Guard After Migrants Try to Enter by Force From Belarus

https://www.newsweek.com/poland-adds-2000-troops-border-guard-after-migrants-try-enter-force-belarus-1647017




ESG Delivers Sea Falcon UAVs for German Navy's K130 Corvettes

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30735/ESG_Delivers_Sea_Falcon_UAVs_for_German_Navy_s_K130_Corvettes#.YYliLLqIZPY




Airbus unveils jet trainer with eyes on Spain

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/feindef/2021/11/08/airbus-unveils-jet-trainer-with-eyes-on-spain/




British troops train for urban warfare with robots

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-troops-train-for-urban-warfare-with-robots/



Bangladesh to Acquire British Naval Ships

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/11/08/bangladesh-british-naval-ships/



More details emerge about the Type 32 Frigate

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/more-details-emerge-about-the-type-32-frigate/









Mexico’s army stands between gangs, enforcing turf divisions

https://apnews.com/article/business-mexico-caribbean-army-drug-cartels-5b165c95f2d1c276fbccd688d1ee12a0




Is the Russian Military Operating in Nicaragua?

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/11/is-the-russian-military-operating-in-nicaragua/









The steadily increasing risk of war between China and India

https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/The-steadily-increasing-risk-of-war-between-China-and-India



China says Indian ‘govt-backed’ group Evil Flower is attacking it, shuts down airlines data

https://theprint.in/opinion/chinascope/china-says-indian-govt-backed-group-evil-flower-is-attacking-it-shuts-down-airlines-data/762663/



China’s Giant Moving Warship Target In The Desert Shows How Seriously It’s Taking The Naval Arms Race

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43046/chinas-giant-moving-warship-target-in-the-desert-shows-how-seriously-its-taking-the-naval-arms-race



OSINT: China Floods Mega Dry Dock For The First Time

http://www.hisutton.com/Chinese-Navy-Dry-Dock-Yulin-SCS.html



Second Pilot in China's J-20 Jet an Artificial Intelligence Mule: Chinese Experts

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30733/Second_Pilot_in_China_s_J_20_Jet_an_Artificial_Intelligence_Mule__Chinese_Experts#.YYliNbqIZPY



Pentagon sees continued Chinese progress with J-15, J-20

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/pentagon-sees-continued-chinese-progress-with-j-15-j-20/146278.article



Chinese air force deploying recently unveiled J-16D in combat training

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/air-platforms/latest/chinese-air-force-deploying-recently-unveiled-j-16d-in-combat-training



U.S. Security Hacks Linked to Chinese Cyber-Espionage Group

https://www.newsweek.com/hackers-security-chinese-government-ties-defense-global-organizations-1646826



Astronaut conducts first spacewalk by Chinese woman

https://apnews.com/article/space-exploration-technology-science-business-china-9ac0411c677903f7e9036503c13ea223





The (Real) Problem in the Debate Over Taiwan

https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2021/11/08/the_real_problem_in_the_debate_over_taiwan_802558.html





JASDF might setup airport group for defense of Senkaku islands, move F-15s to Shimojishima airport

http://alert5.com/2021/11/08/jasdf-might-setup-airport-group-for-defense-of-senkaku-islands-move-f-15s-to-shimojishima-airport/





AUKUS: Looking Beyond the Submarines

https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2021/11/08/aukus_looking_beyond_the_submarines_802544.html



Australia’s Nuclear-Powered Submarines Will Take Decades to Arrive

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/11/australias-nuclear-powered-submarines-will-take-decades-to-arrive/










Hackers have breached organizations in defense and other sensitive sectors, security firm says

https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/07/politics/hackers-defense-contractors-energy-health-care-nsa/index.html



Joint Chiefs’ Information Officer: US is Behind On Information Warfare. AI Can Help

https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2021/11/joint-chiefs-information-officer-us-behind-information-warfare-ai-can-help/186670/



As Tensions Rose, U.S. Intelligence Spotted Election Meddling by China, Russia, Iran

https://www.newsweek.com/tensions-rose-us-intelligence-spotted-election-meddling-china-russia-iran-1646722



National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issues new commercial strategy

https://www.c4isrnet.com/intel-geoint/2021/11/08/national-geospatial-intelligence-agency-issues-new-commercial-strategy/



The Math Is Bad for MAD

https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2021/11/08/the_math_is_bad_for_mad_802552.html



US Army Research Paves The Way For The Development of Breakthrough Biomaterials

https://thedebrief.org/us-army-research-paves-the-way-for-new-breakthroughs-in-biomaterials-development/



The Corps' New Plan Aims to Treat Marines 'Like Human Beings Instead of Inventory'

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/11/03/corps-new-plan-aims-treat-marines-human-beings-instead-of-inventory.html



US Air Force moves ahead with new SIGINT sensor prototypes

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/defence/latest/us-air-force-moves-ahead-with-new-sigint-sensor-prototypes