Af/Pak & Other News (6/28/2021)

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Violence Intensifies Across Afghanistan's Central and Northern Provinces

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-06-28/violence-intensifies-across-afghanistans-central-and-northern-provinces



Taliban Forces More Afghan Soldiers To Flee Into Tajikistan

https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/afghanistan-soldiers-flee-tajikistan-taliban-offensive/31329368.html



Afghanistan defends move to arm people against Taliban territorial gains

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1884226/world



Ex-Pakistani diplomat: Biden ‘delusional’ to think Taliban has broken ties with al Qaeda

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jun/27/pakistani-diplomat-biden-administration-delusional/



UK returns Pumas from Afghanistan

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/uk-returns-pumas-from-afghanistan



Families of Afghan Taliban Live in Pakistan, Interior Minister Says

https://www.voanews.com/south-central-asia/families-afghan-taliban-live-pakistan-interior-minister-says









Pak LeT behind drone attack in Jammu, target was ATC and parked IAF helicopters

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pak-let-behind-drone-attack-in-jammu-target-was-atc-and-parked-iaf-helicopters-101624857978136.html



Drone strike on Jammu air base: Did India know about the threat?

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/jammu-airport-air-base-ied-drone-attack-blast-news-latest-faqs-1820051-2021-06-27



Drone Attacks on Indian Air Force Base in Jammu Underscore New Threat

https://thediplomat.com/2021/06/drone-attacks-on-indian-air-force-base-in-jammu-underscore-new-threat/



India Shifts 50,000 Troops to China Border in Historic Defense Move

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-27/india-shifts-50-000-troops-to-china-border-in-historic-defense-shift



India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-agni-p-a-new-missile-in-agni-series-101624863307818.html



India Looks to Enhance Military Capabilities in Space

https://www.voanews.com/south-central-asia/india-looks-enhance-military-capabilities-space









Iran: Clumsy Copies Called Out

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htweap/articles/20210628.aspx









Iraq, Egypt, Jordan agree to boost security and economic ties at Baghdad summit

https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20210628-iraq-egypt-jordan-agree-to-boost-security-and-economic-ties-at-baghdad-summit



U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Syria

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-s-forces-launch-airstrikes-against-iran-backed-militias-n1272489



US Strikes Near Syria-Iraq Border Kill 5 Militia Fighters: Monitor

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/06/28/us-strikes-syria-iraq-border/



Iraq condemns US airstrikes a “blatant violation” of sovereignty

https://warisboring.com/iraq-condemns-us-airstrikes-a-blatant-violation-of-sovereignty/



Iraqi Militias Promise to 'Avenge' Their 'Righteous Martyrs' After U.S. Airstrike

https://www.newsweek.com/iraqi-militias-promise-avenge-their-righteous-martyrs-after-us-airstrike-1604665



US strikes in Syria and Iraq show the evolving fight against ISIS and now Iran

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/us-proxy-war-iran/



Joe Biden’s Limited Iraq and Syria Strikes Won’t Stop Iran

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/06/joe-bidens-limited-iraq-and-syria-strikes-wont-stop-iran/



Iranian-backed militiamen have shelled the American base in Omar Oil Field.

https://www.reddit.com/r/syriancivilwar/comments/o9ozf0/iranianbacked_militiamen_have_shelled_the/










Qatar to deploy 36 air assets, 250 soldiers in Turkey for five years under an agreement that will allow them conduct joint operations & training missions

https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1409264265391923200




Yemenis tell UK defence secretary of ‘immense loss’ to drone strikes

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/28/yemenis-tell-uk-defence-secretary-of-immense-loss-to-drone-strikes




Turkey to Begin Mass Production of First Unmanned Vessel, the ‘ULAQ’

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/06/28/turkey-mass-production-ulaq/









Leading Israeli astronomer puts Pentagon UAP report in context

https://www.jpost.com/health-science/leading-israeli-astronomer-puts-pentagon-uap-report-in-context-672270









Gadhafi Son's Possible Presidential Run Adds Strain to Troubled Peace Process

https://www.voanews.com/africa/gadhafi-sons-possible-presidential-run-adds-strain-troubled-peace-process




At least 30 killed in al Shabaab attack in Somalia - security official

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/least-30-killed-al-shabaab-attack-somalia-security-official-2021-06-28/




Tigray conflict: Unilateral ceasefire declared - state TV

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-57645282









Ukraine, NATO launch joint Black Sea drills

https://apnews.com/article/black-sea-ukraine-europe-government-and-politics-ea5d4e704ecce23a4d7aa7196f04ba9f



Russian snipers are picking off Ukrainian soldiers

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russian-snipers-are-picking-off-ukrainian-soldiers/ar-AALx8wi



Black Sea Incident Shows Russia's Determination to Claim Waters Illegally

https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2021/06/black-sea-incident-shows-russias-determination-claim-waters-illegally/174959/



Gigantic special mission submarine starts sea trials in White Sea

https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2021/06/gigantic-special-mission-submarine-starts-sea-trials-white-sea



Russia, China Pledge to Not Use Nuclear Weapons First, Avoid Firing Missiles at Each Other

https://www.newsweek.com/russia-china-pledge-not-use-nuclear-weapons-first-avoid-firing-missiles-each-other-1604865



Russia’s Hypersonic Ship-Killers Head To The Med As British Carrier Sails Nearby

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2021/06/28/russias-hypersonic-ship-killers-head-to-the-med-as-british-carrier-sails-nearby/



Almaz-Antey unveils latest naval air-defence systems

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/almaz-antey-unveils-latest-naval-air-defence-systems



Drone captures amazing photos of Soviet-area aircraft graveyards

https://dronedj.com/2021/06/28/drone-captures-amazing-photos-of-soviet-area-aircraft-graveyards/



Russian National Guard Mil Mi-8 Helicopter Crashes Near St. Petersburg Killing 3 Onboard

https://fighterjetsworld.com/latest-news/aircraft-crash/russian-national-guard-mil-mi-8-helicopter-crashes-near-st-petersburg-killing-3-onboard/26112/





Czechs want Russia to pay for damages from 2014 blast

https://apnews.com/article/europe-russia-government-and-politics-d2e8caee329dcb979957d9d4bb0f6568




Germany: Autonomous Mission Master XT can haul over a ton of supplies into war zones

https://www.engadget.com/mission-master-xt-autonomous-military-vehicle-110350721.html




UK Navy Challenges Industry For Heavy-Lift UAVs

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/uk-navy-challenges-industry-heavy-lift-uavs



Britain investigates how official lost secrets that ended up at bus stop

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britain-investigates-how-official-lost-secrets-that-ended-up-bus-stop-2021-06-28/



RAF E-3D AWACS supports UK carrier strike group in Mediterranean

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/raf-e-3d-awacs-supports-uk-carrier-strike-group-in-mediterranean









China's Military, Economy on Track to Become World's Most Powerful, Warns Mitt Romney

https://www.newsweek.com/chinas-military-economy-track-become-worlds-most-powerful-warns-mitt-romney-1604532



Report details China and Iran's 'pragmatic' anti-U.S. partnership

https://news.yahoo.com/report-details-china-and-irans-pragmatic-anti-us-partnership-140624595.html



Nimble Versus Surprise

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairfo/articles/20210628.aspx



China Planning High Speed Helicopter to Compete Against Boeing-Sikorsky’s Defiant-X

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29906/China_Planning_High_Speed_Helicopter_to_Compete_Against_Boeing_Sikorsky___s_Defiant_X#.YNn-xExlBaQ



With propaganda push, China's Communist Party celebrates 100 years

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210628-with-propaganda-push-china-s-communist-party-celebrates-100-years



China’s Fusion Research Is Heating Up

https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2021/06/chinas-fusion-research-heating/174990/



Digital Yuan, Part of China's Big Bet on Blockchain, Could 'Upend Rules of Global Commerce'

https://www.newsweek.com/digital-yuan-part-chinas-big-bet-blockchain-could-upend-rules-global-commerce-1604482





Analysis: North Korea sees 'propaganda value' in slimmer Kim, analysts say

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-sees-propaganda-value-slimmer-kim-analysts-say-2021-06-28/





South Korea sends troops, destroyer to US-Australia military exercise for first time

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3139023/south-korea-sends-troops-destroyer-us-australia-military



S.Korea Okays Project to Build Iron Dome-like interceptor System, Upgrade F-35 Jets

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29902/S_Korea_Okays_Project_to_Build_Iron_Dome_like_interceptor_System__Upgrade_F_35_Jets#.YNn-1kxlBaQ



RoKN commissions second and final Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/rokn-commissions-second-and-final-dokdo-class-amphibious-assault-ship



South Korea police investigating treason charges against president

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/06/28/skorea-South-Korea-charges-Park-Moon-Jaein/4261624893929/





Malaysian Navy Fennec crash

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/malaysian-navy-fennec-crash





A UFO lab just opened in Fukushima to look into Japan's strange sky sightings

https://www.yahoo.com/news/ufo-lab-just-opened-fukushima-050832813.html










Why the Pentagon’s latest UFO report is a turning point on the issue

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-the-pentagons-latest-ufo-report-is-a-turning-point-on-the-issue



Pentagon report says UFOs can’t be explained, and this admission is a big deal

https://theconversation.com/pentagon-report-says-ufos-cant-be-explained-and-this-admission-is-a-big-deal-161806



Navy ‘Tic Tac’ UFO witness demands public apology for years of ridicule

https://nypost.com/2021/06/27/navy-tic-tac-ufo-witness-demands-public-apology-for-ridicule/



UFO experts on intelligence report: 'Whatever this is, it is more complex than we can possibly imagine'

https://www.foxnews.com/us/ufo-experts-say-were-looking-in-all-the-wrong-places



US remains the world’s dominant power in cyberspace but China is catching up, report says

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3138946/us-remains-worlds-dominant-power-cyberspace-china-catching



Portable Nuclear Reactor Program Sparks Controversy

https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/6/28/portable-nuclear-reactor-program-sparks-controversy



After Months Securing the Capitol, Cash-Strapped National Guard Seeks $521 Million To Keep Lights On

https://coffeeordie.com/national-guard-funding/



Federal Judge Rules Baltimore's Secret Spy Planes Violated The Constitution

https://www.vice.com/en/article/4av44d/federal-judge-rules-baltimores-secret-spy-planes-violated-the-constitution



Journalist who served in the Royal Navy and who flew aboard the U-2 explains why the Dagon Lady is the hardest aircraft to land

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/journalist-who-served-in-the-royal-navy-and-who-flew-aboard-the-u-2-explains-why-the-dagon-lady-is-the-hardest-aircraft-to-land/



USAF F-35A Demo Team ramps up for the 2021 air show season

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/usaf-f-35a-demo-team-ramps-up-for-the-2021-air-show-season



More Than Stealth: How the 6th Generation Fighter Will Kill Everything

https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2021/06/28/more_than_stealth_how_the_6th_generation_fighter_will_kill_everything_783235.html



The effect of costs on the Zumwalt-class destroyer project

https://navalpost.com/zumwalt-class-destroyer-project/