Af/Pak & Other News (9/16/2021)

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Friction among Taliban pragmatists, hard-liners intensifies

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-afghanistan-kabul-taliban-abdul-ghani-baradar-56455c9c2e145c3e5bf57d697d968834



The Drone Unit that Helped the Taliban Win the War

https://newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-drone-unit-that-helped-the-taliban-win-the-war/



US envoy to Afghanistan: Ghani's decision to flee torpedoed deal to keep Taliban out of Kabul

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/09/15/afghanistan-ashraf-ghani-exit-torpedoed-deal-taliban/8353593002/



Afghan resistance leader hires DC lobbyist in bid for continued US financial and military support

https://www.businessinsider.com/afghan-panjshir-resistance-leader-massoud-dc-lobbyist-stryk-trump-2021-9



New reports allege Biden ignored military advisers on Afghanistan exit

https://video.foxnews.com/v/6272747966001#sp=show-clips



One Month In Power: Taliban Failing To Transform From Insurgency To Functional Government

https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/31462118.html



Afghan envoys marooned abroad after Taliban's sudden return

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/afghan-envoys-marooned-abroad-after-talibans-sudden-return-2021-09-16/



Jim Sciutto breaks down how much money the US lost in Afghanistan

https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/09/15/afghanistan-waste-fraud-and-abuse-sciutto-nr-vpx.cnn



Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-58550640



Fox News tours prison where the Taliban released its fighters after taking over Afghanistan

https://video.foxnews.com/v/6272736821001#sp=show-clips



This Is Why the Taliban Keeps F*cking Up the Internet

https://www.thedailybeast.com/this-is-why-the-taliban-keeps-fcking-up-afghanistans-internet



Taliban Used Children to Plant Bombs. Now it's Hunting Female Prosecutor Who Investigated

https://www.newsweek.com/taliban-puts-bounty-female-prosecutor-who-fought-children-forced-plant-bombs-1629318



Al Qaeda regrouping in Afghanistan, says CIA

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/al-qaeda-regrouping-in-afghanistan-says-cia-101631760135777.html



Afghan Refugees on U.S. Military Bases Wait to Begin Their New Lives

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/afghan-refugees-on-u-s-military-bases-wait-to-begin-their-new-lives/ar-AAOvu5H









Iran: Ancient Rivalries, New Realities

https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/iran/articles/20210916.aspx



Iran Set for Entry Into Expanding Club Led by China and Russia

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-16/iran-set-for-entry-into-expanding-club-led-by-china-and-russia



Iran president selects hardline cabinet to drive hard bargain with U.S.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-president-selects-hardline-cabinet-drive-hard-bargain-with-us-2021-09-15/









Misaligned in Mesopotamia: Conflicting Ambitions in NATO Mission Iraq

https://warontherocks.com/2021/09/misaligned-in-mesopotamia-conflicting-ambitions-in-nato-mission-iraq/









At least 50 killed in Yemen clashes: military sources

https://guardian.ng/news/at-least-50-killed-in-yemen-clashes-military-sources/




Armor: Turkish Delight

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htarm/articles/20210916.aspx









US troops are still in Syria and nobody can give a good answer as to why; The U.S. military’s presence in Syria is a mission looking for a strategy.

https://taskandpurpose.com/analysis/military-us-troops-syria-forgotten-war/



Paratrooper ordered videos deleted after dodgy gunfight in Syria, charge sheets say

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2021/09/15/paratrooper-ordered-videos-deleted-after-dodgy-gunfight-in-syria-charges-say/




Hezbollah brings Iranian fuel into crisis-hit Lebanon

https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20210916-hezbollah-brings-iranian-fuel-into-crisis-hit-lebanon









Rafael displays Sea Breaker precision-guided missile system

http://navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-exhibitions/dsei-2021-news-show-daily/10697-dsei-2021-rafael-displays-sea-breaker-precision-guided-missile-system.html



With eye on Iran, Israeli navy steps up Red Sea presence

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-business-iran-israel-navy-4ece4ff6a5b881e8cd3d8884110f6271









Libyan commander, Chadian rebels clash in southern Libya

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-africa-chad-libya-army-a41c9bd8299077f63cb3426fd9eba656




French troops kill leader of Islamic State group in Sahel, Macron says

https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20210915-french-troops-neutralise-leader-of-islamic-state-in-the-greater-sahara-macron-says



France says drone strike killed leader of Islamic State in Sahara

https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2021/09/france-says-drone-strike-killed-leader-of-islamic-state-in-sahara.php




After initially denying responsibility, Nigerian Air Force admits to airstrike in area where civilians reported killed

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/09/16/nigeria-airstrike-civilians/




Kenya receiving its Grob G120TP turboprop trainers

https://www.africanmilitaryblog.com/2021/09/kenya-receiving-its-grob-g120tp-turboprop-trainers









The Kremlin’s Don’t-Get-Out-the-Vote Campaign

https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/09/16/russia-duma-elections-putin-corruption-ukraine-kremlin-authoritarianism/



Putin: Dozens in inner circle infected with coronavirus

https://apnews.com/article/europe-business-health-russia-summits-ecc03e275f4ca03c0c80c71f3d71d2de





Serbian President Reveals Procurement of Russian Pantsir-S1M Air Defense Systems

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30439/Serbian_President_Reveals_Procurement_of_Russian_Pantsir_S1M_Air_Defense_Systems#.YUNcZ31lBaQ




Milrem Robotics Displays Mine Roller Equipped UGV

https://www.overtdefense.com/2021/09/16/dsei-2021-milrem-robotics-displays-displays-counter-uav-mine-roller-ugvs/




Man convicted of spying on truck maker Scania for the Russians

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/09/15/sweden-man-spied-on-scania-for-russians/




German police arrest four on Yom Kippur over synagogue attack plot

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20210916-german-police-arrest-four-on-yom-kippur-over-synagogue-attack-plot



TDW's PARM 1 seeks comeback

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/land-forces/latest/dsei-2021-tdws-parm-1-seeks-comeback



German Army receives latest version of iconic Leopard 2 tank

https://defence-blog.com/german-army-receives-latest-version-of-iconic-leopard-2-tank/




Greece to go ahead with domestic UAV suitable for Aegean missions

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/defense/greece-to-go-ahead-with-domestic-uav-suitable-for-aegean-missions




France accused Biden of stabbing it in the back and behaving like Trump after he cut it from a $50 billion defense contract without notice

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/france-accused-biden-of-stabbing-it-in-the-back-and-behaving-like-trump-after-he-cut-it-from-a-50-billion-defense-contract-without-notice/ar-AAOw362




Litening V service introduction to boost RAF Typhoons

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/litening-v-service-introduction-to-boost-raf-typhoons/145489.article



British Army Chief Defends Light Tank Program

https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/9/16/dsei-news-british-army-chief-defends-light-tank-program



Britain’s Challenger 3 Upgrade Programme: First Smoothbore Weapons Enter Production

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30441/Britain___s_Challenger_3_Upgrade_Programme__First_Smoothbore_Weapons_Enter_Production#.YUNcRn1lBaQ



RBSL displays new British Army tank Challenger 3 fitted wit Rafael Trophy APS

https://www.armyrecognition.com/dsei_2021_news_official_land_zone_publication_online_show_daily/dsei_2021_rbsl_displays_new_british_army_tank_challenger_3_fitted_wit_rafael_trophy_aps.html



New SIGINT Sensor Detects Satellite Phones

https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/9/16/dsei-news-new-sigint-sensor-detects-satellite-phones









Brazilian Air Force A-29A Super Tucano Crashes In A Field Near Campo Grande

https://fighterjetsworld.com/latest-news/aircraft-crash/brazilian-air-force-a-29a-super-tucano-crashes-in-a-field-near-campo-grande/26609/




Crash Peruvian Naval Aviation Mi-8

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/crash-peruvian-naval-aviation-mi-8









China building 30 airports near India’s border in Tibet, Xinjiang: Report

https://www.wionews.com/world/china-building-30-airports-near-indias-border-in-tibet-xinjiang-report-413459



A Chinese Think Tank Has Serious Beef With the U.S. Air Force

https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a37517940/chinese-think-tank-accuses-us-air-force-of-insulting-military/





Taiwan eyes $8.7bn more for arms as it warns of ‘severe threats’

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/16/taiwan-boosts-arms-spending-by-8-7bn-warns-of-severe-threat





North Korea Is Now Launching Ballistic Missiles From Trains And That's A Big Deal

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42394/north-korea-is-now-launching-ballistic-missile-from-trains-and-thats-a-big-deal



Initial Analysis of North Korea’s “New Type Long-Range Cruise Missile”

https://www.38north.org/2021/09/initial-analysis-of-north-koreas-new-type-long-range-cruise-missile/



Satellite images reveal North Korea expanding facility used to produce weapons-grade uranium

https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/16/politics/north-korea-yongbyon-expansion-satellite-images/index.html





‘Extremely serious’: Japan says flotilla of gun-equipped Chinese ships appeared near Senkakus

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2021-09-16/senkaku-islands-china-japan-coast-guard-2907687.html



Japan sends message to China, US with largest military drill in 30 years

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3148957/japan-sends-message-china-us-largest-military-drill-30-years





RAAF completes upgrade work for P-8A fleet

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/raaf-completes-upgrade-work-for-p-8a-fleet/145493.article



Australia buying Tomahawk missiles for air warfare destroyers

https://defbrief.com/2021/09/16/australia-buying-tomahawk-missiles-for-air-warfare-destroyers/



Why Australia Bet the House on Lasting American Power in Asia

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/16/world/australia/australia-china-submarines.html



Australian Navy Goes Nuclear With Future Submarine Force

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42390/australian-navy-goes-nuclear-with-future-submarine-force



Australia’s Nuclear Submarine Deal Negotiated in Great Secrecy

https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2021/09/16/australias_nuclear_submarine_deal_negotiated_in_great_secrecy_794738.html



Nuclear Submarine Race: Which Navies Have, Will Have or Want Them

http://www.hisutton.com/World-Nuclear-Submarine-Navies.html





NZ says Australia's new nuclear submarines must stay out of its waters

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/nz-says-australias-new-nuclear-submarines-must-stay-out-its-waters-2021-09-16/










The Pentagon is asking 2.9 million service members and contractors to come forward if they have symptoms of the mysterious 'Havana Syndrome'

https://www.businessinsider.com/pentagon-asks-personnel-contractors-report-havana-syndrome-symptoms-2021-9



What Defines Treason? Calls for Mark Milley Firing Grow After Alleged China Phone Call

https://www.newsweek.com/what-defines-treason-calls-mark-milley-firing-grow-after-alleged-china-phone-call-1629493



Milley’s China Calls During Trump Defeat Were ‘Lawful,’ Conveyed Reassurance, Pentagon Says

https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2021/09/milleys-china-calls-during-trump-defeat-were-lawful-conveyed-reassurance-pentagon-says/185375/



General Milley Reportedly Took Steps To Limit Trump’s Nuclear Strike Powers After January 6

https://www.forbes.com/video/6272722631001/general-milley-reportedly-took-steps-to-limit-trumps-nuclear-strike-powers-after-january-6/



Damaged B-2 Spirit Is Sitting Wing-Down Off The Runway After Landing Mishap

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42392/damaged-b-2-spirit-is-sitting-wing-down-off-the-runway-after-landing-mishap



San Diego Harbor Mystery Machine Is A New Sub-Hunting Racing Robot

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2021/09/16/san-diego-harbor-mystery-machine-is-a-new-sub-hunting-racing-robot/



Those Sharp Looking Red-tailed P-3C Orions You See Flying Around the Florida Skies

https://theaviationist.com/2021/09/16/mhd-esg-p-3/



C-130s Operate From A Wyoming Highway To Train To Fight Against A Major Adversary

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42398/c-130s-operate-from-a-wyoming-highway-to-train-to-fight-against-a-major-adversary



Sea Raptor: The Navy’s sweep-wing F-22 that wasn’t to be

https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/sea-raptor-the-navys-sweep-wing-f-22-that-wasnt-to-be/



F-22 Export Briefing Shows What It Would Have Taken To Sell The Raptor Abroad

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42318/f-22-export-briefing-shows-what-it-would-have-taken-to-sell-the-raptor-abroad



Revolutionary Tech Could Allow Near-Real Time Space Tracking, MITRE Says

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/09/revolutionary-tech-could-allow-near-real-time-space-tracking-company-says/



US Air Force picks same bomb-detecting robot used by the British Army

https://www.c4isrnet.com/digital-show-dailies/dsei/2021/09/16/us-air-force-picks-same-bomb-detecting-robot-used-by-the-british-army/



The U.S. Air Force’s Next Tanker Must Be Small, Stealthy And Robotic

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2021/09/16/the-us-air-forces-next-tanker-must-be-small-stealthy-and-robotic/



It Looks Like A C-130 Seaplane Is Finally Happening

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42395/it-looks-like-a-c-130-seaplane-is-finally-happening



F-35 Risks Falling Behind China, Russia Threats, Panel Warns

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-15/f-35-risks-falling-behind-china-and-russia-defenses-panel-warns



The US Navy’s Nuclear Proliferation Problem

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/09/the-us-navys-nuclear-proliferation-problem/



Report on Navy Laser, Railgun and Gun-Launched Guided Projectiles

https://news.usni.org/2021/09/16/report-on-navy-laser-railgun-and-gun-launched-guided-projectiles-9