Af/Pak & Other News (11/15/2021)

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Taliban launch operation against IS in southern Afghanistan

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211115-taliban-launch-operation-against-is-in-southern-afghanistan



Taliban Army Reinstates Armour Operations In Afghanistan #Shorts

https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/11/taliban-army-reinstates-armour.html









Fighting Near Key Yemen Port Displaces Over 6,000: UN

https://www.barrons.com/news/fighting-near-key-yemen-port-displaces-over-6-000-un-01636983908?tesla=y




Roketsan from Turkey has developed METE mini-missile that can be fired from 40mm grenade launcher

https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/roketsan_from_turkey_has_developed_mete_mini-missile_that_can_be_fired_from_40mm_grenade_launcher.html









First joint naval exercise by Israel and Gulf states signals Iran worries

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-59289341



Israeli-made suicide drone to “blows up” Russian T-90 tank

https://defence-blog.com/israeli-made-suicide-drone-to-blows-up-russian-t-90-tank/



Israel’s Elbit demos drone swarm ISR capability to Dutch Army

https://defbrief.com/2021/11/15/israels-elbit-demos-drone-swarm-isr-capability-to-dutch-army/



Idea of a Palestinian state is 'shrinking', Palestinian Authority's FM says

https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-interview/20211115-idea-of-a-palestinian-state-is-shrinking-palestinian-authority-s-fm-says










Egypt activates Rafale contract

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/defence/latest/egypt-activates-rafale-contract




Libya elders urge boycott over Kadhafi presidential bid

https://www.yahoo.com/now/libya-elders-urge-boycott-over-151924252.html









Ukraine warns situation on Russian border ‘seriously deteriorating’

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-russian-border-kuleba/



Russia-Ukraine border: Nato warning over military build-up

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59288181



US struggles with intelligence blind spot as Russia builds up forces near Ukraine

https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/15/politics/us-intelligence-russia-ukraine/index.html



First Flying Checkmate Aircraft Enter Assembly In Russia

https://aviationweek.com/shownews/dubai-airshow/first-flying-checkmate-aircraft-enter-assembly-russia





‘Worse than war’ — a dispatch from the Polish-Belarusian border

https://www.politico.eu/article/worse-than-war-a-dispatch-from-the-polish-belarusian-border/




'Doughnut UFO' over Switzerland defies explanation

https://www.space.com/switzerland-doughnut-ufo-defies-explanation




Germany: Zaslon, Arena And Trophy

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htarm/articles/20211115.aspx




France changed the color of its flag — and no one noticed for over a year

https://www.insider.com/france-flag-changed-blue-color-darker-2021-11



France deploys Rafale fighters to secure Vega 20 rocket launch

https://www.aerotime.aero/29454-france-rafale-vega-20-rocket




‘Motive unclear’ in car blast declared terrorist attack, heroic effort made by cab driver

https://warisboring.com/motive-unclear-in-car-blast-declared-terrorist-attack-heroic-effort-made-by-cab-driver/









Embraer begins production of first KC-390 Millennium for Hungary

https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/embraer-begins-production-of-first-kc-390-millennium-for-hungary/



Mac Jee unveils Dagger guidance kit for 500 lb bomb

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/weapons-headlines/latest/mac-jee-unveils-dagger-guidance-kit-for-500-lb-bomb










Did China Create New Facts On The Ground Along The LAC With India? – Analysis

https://www.eurasiareview.com/15112021-did-china-create-new-facts-on-the-ground-along-the-lac-with-india-analysis/



China Bought Italian Military-Drone Maker Without Authorities’ Knowledge

https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-bought-italian-military-drone-maker-without-authorities-knowledge-11636972513



China And The Great Engine Race

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htproc/articles/20211115.aspx





The Taiwanese Air Force’s New Jet Is 55% Homemade

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2021/11/15/the-taiwanese-air-forces-new-jet-is-55-percent-homemade/









New stats show nearly daily drone deliveries of contraband to Canadian prisons

https://dronedj.com/2021/11/15/new-stats-show-nearly-daily-drone-deliveries-of-contraband-to-canadian-prisons/











How the CIA Lets America Down

https://www.realcleardefense.com/2021/11/15/how_the_cia_lets_america_down_803643.html



U.S. warns of space debris after reports that Russia destroyed one of its satellites

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/15/us-space-debris-russia-satellites-522406



Space debris 'event' forces ISS crew to take evasive action

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211115-space-debris-event-forces-iss-crew-to-take-evasive-action



Experimental ARTEMIS Aircraft Used in ‘Real-World’ Operations

https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/11/15/experimental-artemis-aircraft-used-in-real-world-ukraine-operations



Newest variant of Patriot missile integrates with US Army IBCS in latest test

https://defbrief.com/2021/11/15/newest-variant-of-patriot-missile-integrates-with-us-army-ibcs-in-latest-test/



‘Brittle’ air refueling capability endangers US during major war

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/11/15/brittle-air-refueling-capability-endangers-us-during-major-war/



Is the US Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet Doomed?

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/11/is-the-us-navys-f-a-18-super-hornet-doomed/



Before Sub Crash, Planned USS Connecticut Refit Was Cancelled, Pushed Back 2 Years

https://www.forbes.com/sites/craighooper/2021/11/15/before-sub-crash-planned-uss-connecticut-refit-was-cancelled-pushed-back-2-years/

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