Antony Blinken makes surprise stop in Afghanistan to sell Biden troop withdrawal

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2021/04/15/afghanistan-troop-withdrawal-antony-blinken-country-sell-plan/7234570002/

Many Afghans feel U.S. is leaving them at mercy of resurgent Taliban

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-afghanistan-reaction/many-afghans-feel-u-s-is-leaving-them-at-mercy-of-resurgent-taliban-idUSKBN2C21LO

US troop pullout will leave behind an uncertain Afghanistan

https://apnews.com/article/world-news-afghanistan-troop-withdrawals-islamabad-015703a459088547531a755819897040

Australia to Withdraw Last 80 Troops from Afghanistan

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/04/15/australia-withdraw-last-80-troops-afghanistan.html

Afghani Parliament Member 'Pessimistic' About Country's Future Amid U.S. Troop Pullout

https://www.newsweek.com/afghani-parliament-member-pessimistic-about-countrys-future-amid-us-troop-pullout-1583846

CIA director: Afghanistan withdrawal poses "significant risk" of terrorist resurgence

https://www.axios.com/afghanistan-withdrawal-terrorist-cia-61e0323a-0d47-4a3c-be54-5d722f34eccd.html

A Taliban leader told the BBC 'we have won' after Biden announced the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/a-taliban-leader-told-the-bbc-we-have-won-after-biden-announced-the-us-troop-withdrawal-from-afghanistan/ar-BB1fFVMk

What America Will Leave Behind in Afghanistan

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/04/afghanistan-biden-troops-withdrawal.html

Afghanistan became the graveyard of American hubris

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/04/14/afghanistan-graveyard-hubris/

U.S. and Allies Plan Fight From Afar Against Al Qaeda Once Troops Exit Afghanistan

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/us-and-allies-plan-fight-from-afar-against-al-qaeda-once-troops-exit-afghanistan/ar-BB1fFTJw

Pakistan’s Celebration of America’s Afghanistan Defeat Will be Short-Lived

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/04/pakistans-celebration-of-americas-afghanistan-defeat-will-be-short-lived/

India's military chief concerned about US pullout from Afghanistan

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-afghanistan-withdrawal-india/indias-military-chief-concerned-about-us-pullout-from-afghanistan-idUSKBN2C215P

From remote part of India, Myanmar's ousted lawmakers work on challenging junta

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-politics-india-exclusive/exclusive-from-remote-part-of-india-myanmars-ousted-lawmakers-work-on-challenging-junta-idUSKBN2C21H6

Iran nuclear talks resume under shadow of Natanz attack

https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20210415-iran-nuclear-talks-resume-under-shadow-of-natanz-attack

Iranian official admits Israel swiped nuclear archive

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/iranian-official-admits-israel-swiped-nuclear-archive-665257

High seas the new front in Iran-Israel shadow war

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210415-high-seas-the-new-front-in-iran-israel-shadow-war

Drone attack at Iraq airport aimed at U.S. troops, officials say

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/04/15/iraq-erbil-airport-drone-attack-troops/9121618492336/

U.S. intelligence expects a stormy year in the Middle East

https://www.axios.com/us-intelligence-threat-assesment-middle-east-2f7b00dc-10ed-4526-b6da-b2e67c6a576c.html

Report: Dubai ‘jetman’ didn’t deploy chute in fatal crash

https://apnews.com/article/world-news-dubai-united-arab-emirates-52c3d42d161333cce670cef5db8d7b06

Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Aramco, Patriot targets in Jazan

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-security-yemen-aramco/yemens-houthis-say-they-attacked-aramco-patriot-targets-in-jazan-idUSKBN2C20BE

Saudi university catches fire near Yemen border in attack

https://apnews.com/article/yemen-saudi-arabia-895b00bdd38af091b9c3609a8ff45596

Turkey: Engine Problems

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htproc/articles/20210415.aspx

US Tells Turkey it Won't Be Sending Navy Ships to Black Sea

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/04/15/us-tells-turkey-it-wont-be-sending-navy-ships-black-sea.html

Pro-Haftar militias clash in Libya’s Sirte

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/pro-haftar-militias-clash-in-libya-s-sirte/2209401

Russian mercenaries accused of rights violations in Central African Republic

https://www.dw.com/en/russian-mercenaries-accused-of-rights-violations-in-central-african-republic/a-57201150

EXPLAINER: What’s behind the conflict in eastern Ukraine?

https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-shootings-donetsk-moscow-russia-3d2e732cc1a88c0d1b36fe856b45a8a9

Ukraine still outgunned as Russia prepares for larger conflict

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/14/ukraine-still-outgunned-as-russia-prepares-for-larger-conflict

As NATO meets, Ukraine says Russia could store nuclear weapons in Crimea

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-nato-idUSKBN2C1219

Ukraine Army Receives Modernized Helicopter Amid Tension With Russia

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/04/15/ukraine-army-modernized-helicopter/

Ukraine seeks stronger Western backing amid Russian buildup

https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-europe-estonia-kyiv-latvia-a2a176aa63700d19510d07ffeafb1b76

Russian military vehicles with ‘invasion stripes’ descend on Ukraine border

https://nypost.com/2021/04/15/russian-military-vehicles-descend-on-ukraine-border/

Why Russia may not be planning the invasion that Ukraine fears

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56746144

On the line of separation in eastern Ukraine

https://www.reuters.com/news/picture/on-the-line-of-separation-in-eastern-ukr-idUSRTXBHH0J

Hybrid engine and artificial intelligence for Zala 421-16E5G UAV

https://airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2021/april/7198-hybrid-engine-and-artificial-intelligence-for-zala-421-16e5g-uav.html

Uran-9: Russia’s New Robot Tanks Are Ready for Duty

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/04/uran-9-russias-new-robot-tanks-are-ready-for-duty/

Russian military interested in advanced Il-114-300 transport plane

https://airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2021/april/7195-russian-military-interested-in-advanced-il-114-300-transport-plane.html

Russia's Bal missile system will cover entire Northern Sea Route

https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2021/04/russias-bal-missile-system-will-cover-entire-northern-sea-route

Belarusian KGB Detains Leader Of Opposition Party, Political Analyst

https://www.rferl.org/a/leader-opposition-party-belarus-reportedly-detained/31201163.html

Section of Army Garrison Bavaria Closed After Unexploded Grenades Discovered

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/04/15/section-of-army-garrison-bavaria-closed-after-unexploded-grenades-discovered.html

Airbus begins RACER build

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/airbus-begins-racer-build

France cuts two nuclear-powered submarines in half to make one new one

https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/14/europe/france-submarines-cut-in-half-intl-hnk-scli-ml/index.html

First daytime test in 57 years for French nuclear air forces

https://www.aerotime.aero/27697-daytime-poker-exercise-french-nuclear-air-force-covid-19

France provides more details on next-generation aircraft carrier

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/france-provides-more-details-on-next-generation-aircraft-carrier

HMS Queen Elizabeth will steer clear of provoking China on first major voyage

https://www.yahoo.com/news/hms-queen-elizabeth-steer-clear-182726150.html

Mexico Detains 30 Marines Accused Of Disppearances

https://www.barrons.com/news/mexico-detains-30-marines-accused-of-disppearances-01618283114?tesla=y

China is working to undo global norms in its favor, says U.S. intelligence community

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2021/04/15/United-States-intelligence-community-Senate-hearing-China-worries/4131618455326/

China Claims Its J-20 Stealth Fighter Can Supercruise at Mach 2.55

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/china-claims-its-j-20-stealth-fighter-can-supercruise-mach-255-182797

China hesitant over J-10C barter deal with cash-strapped Iran: experts

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3129539/china-hesitant-over-j-10c-barter-deal-cash-strapped-iran

China's 'Guam Killer' missile force rapidly expands

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/apr/14/chinas-guam-killer-missile-force-expands-quickly/

China Discovers A US-Made Wave Glider Drone Off Their Coast

http://www.hisutton.com/China-Discovers-American-Made-Wave-Glider-Drone-Off-Coast.html

China: Dealing With Hidden Flaws

https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/china/articles/20210415.aspx

China Building Destructive Space Weapons to 'Blind' U.S. Satellites, Intelligence Report Reveals

https://www.newsweek.com/china-building-destructive-space-weapons-blind-us-satellites-intelligence-report-reveals-1583672

China is growing threat but internal issues may undercut its rise, top US intelligence officials say

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3129574/china-growing-threat-internal-issues-may-undercut-its-smooth

Is China Trying to Start a Crisis (or War) with Taiwan?

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/04/is-china-trying-to-start-a-crisis-or-war-with-taiwan/

Asia's Nightmare: Could China Successfully Invade Taiwan?

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/asias-nightmare-could-china-successfully-invade-taiwan-182807

Chinese Militia Vessels Departing Contested South China Sea Reef

https://thediplomat.com/2021/04/chinese-militia-vessels-departing-contested-south-china-sea-reef/

China Blinks As American, Philippine Fleets Challenge Possible Reef Seizure

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2021/04/15/china-blinks-as-american-philippine-fleets-challenge-reef-seizure/

S.Korea to Install AI-Based Security Systems to Curb Border Defection

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29358/S_Korea_to_Install_AI_Based_Security_Systems_to_Curb_Border_Defection

Myanmar security forces arrest prominent leader of anti-coup campaign

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-politics/myanmar-security-forces-arrest-prominent-leader-of-anti-coup-campaign-idUSKBN2C20CJ

Why Australia is in hysterics over a 'navy twerking' dance

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-56754868

Why Is Australia Building Missiles? Because America Might Hoard All Its Missiles For Itself

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelpeck/2021/04/14/why-is-australia-building-missiles-because-america-might-hoard-missiles-for-itself/

The Foo Fighters: Today’s Pilots Encounters with UAP Are Nothing New

https://thedebrief.org/the-foo-fighters-todays-pilots-encounters-with-uap-are-nothing-new/

Revealed: Secret FBI Cyber Op To Clean Exchange Servers

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/04/doj-reveals-secret-fbi-op-to-clean-exchange-servers/

Biden Administration Nominates 1st Female Secretary of the Army

https://coffeeordie.com/wormuth-nomination-army-secretary/

U.S. Intel Walks Back Claim Russians Put Bounties on American Troops

https://www.thedailybeast.com/us-intel-walks-back-claim-russians-put-bounties-on-american-troops

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes new sanctions over election meddling

https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20210415-us-expels-russian-diplomats-imposes-new-sanctions-over-election-meddling

Soldiers involved in flying helicopter low over George Floyd protests in DC have been disciplined, Army says

https://www.businessinsider.com/soldiers-involved-in-low-flying-helicopter-over-dc-protest-disciplined-2021-4

U.S. spy chiefs say China is 'unparalleled priority'

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-security/u-s-spy-chiefs-say-china-is-unparalleled-priority-idUSKBN2C122G

CNO Gilday: China, Russia Deliberately Testing Allies ‘Cohesion’ in Actions in Ukraine, Near Taiwan

https://news.usni.org/2021/04/14/cno-gilday-china-russia-deliberately-testing-allies-cohesion-in-actions-in-ukraine-near-taiwan

US Navy decommissions fire-stricken assault ship Bonhomme Richard

https://defbrief.com/2021/04/15/us-navy-decommissions-fire-stricken-assault-ship-bonhomme-richard/

A Reaper drone crashed at Syracuse’s airport. Why wasn’t the public told?

https://www.syracuse.com/news/2021/04/a-reaper-drone-crashed-at-syracuses-airport-why-wasnt-the-public-told.html

Aerospace & Defense Roundup: April. 14

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/z/aerospace-defense-roundup-april-14

Blue Origin launches and lands New Shepard rocket in key prep flight for human passengers

https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/14/blue-origin-launches-and-lands-new-shepard-rocket-in-key-prep-flight-for-human-passengers/

Space Development Agency Moving Ahead with Low-Earth Orbit Satellites

https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/4/14/space-agency-director-moving-ahead-with-low-earth-satellite-projects

With new CH-47 variant back in flight tests, Boeing hopes for production contract

https://www.defensenews.com/land/2021/04/15/with-new-ch-47-variant-back-in-flight-tests-boeing-hopes-for-production-contract/

Lockheed Martin Demos S-97 Raider Helicopter for U.S. Army

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29357/Lockheed_Martin_Demos_S_97_Raider_Helicopter_for_U_S__Army

U.S. Army tests counter-drone interceptors at Yuma Proving Ground

https://defence-blog.com/news/army/u-s-army-tests-counter-drone-interceptors-at-yuma-proving-ground.html

Targeting Pods Are Being Tested On Air National Guard C-130 Hercules Transports

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40181/targeting-pods-are-being-tested-on-air-national-guard-c-130-hercules-transports

Could we really build a B-1B Gunship?

https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/could-we-really-build-a-b-1b-gunship/

F-15 Eagle Scores “Longest Known” Air-To-Air Missile Shot During U.S. Air Force Test

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40184/f-15-eagle-scores-longest-known-air-to-air-missile-shot-during-u-s-air-force-test

Coast Guard Beating Drum for More Resources

https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/4/15/coast-guard-beating-drum-for-more-resources

Lawmakers Quiz SOUTHCOM’s Faller on Littoral Combat Ship Program

https://news.usni.org/2021/04/14/lawmakers-quiz-southcoms-faller-on-littoral-combat-ship-program

Navy SM-6 Missile Will Attempt To Swat Down A Mock Hypersonic Weapon

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40178/navy-sm-6-missile-will-attempt-to-swat-down-a-mock-hypersonic-weapon

Navy Pursues Massive Drone Fleet, Refines Attack Concepts

https://defensemaven.io/warriormaven/sea/navy-pursues-massive-drone-fleet-refines-attack-concepts-ms-xHqkh2E26UslBIF4FlA

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