Afghan Army Retakes Key Southern District From Taliban
https://coffeeordie.com/afghan-army-retakes-from-taliban/
Waiting for a withdrawal decision
https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2021/04/ep-46-waiting-for-a-withdrawal-decision.php
Australia Investigates War Crime Allegations In Afghanistan
https://www.npr.org/2021/04/07/984952674/australia-investigates-war-crime-allegations-in-afghanistan
India's 6 Future Alpha SSNs - SSBN Protectors
https://gentleseas.blogspot.com/2021/04/indias-6-future-alpha-ssns-ssbn.html
Iran ship said to be Red Sea troop base off Yemen attacked
https://apnews.com/article/dubai-iran-united-arab-emirates-persian-gulf-tensions-yemen-9c89b8a5571468f1f12be535e8825212
Iranian vessel, said to be IRGC-linked spy ship, hit by limpet mine in Red Sea
https://www.timesofisrael.com/reports-iranian-spy-ship-struck-by-missile-in-the-red-sea/
Attack On Iranian Forward Base Ship In Red Sea: What You Need To Know About Saviz
http://www.hisutton.com/IRGC-Saviz-Update.html
Iran tankers with 3M barrels of crude oil head to Syria, defying US sanctions
https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-tankers-head-to-syria-defying-us-sanctions
Iran has produced 55 kg of 20% enriched uranium since January: official
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-enrichment/iran-has-produced-55-kg-of-20-enriched-uranium-since-january-official-idUSKBN2BU15N
Exploding Evidence In Iran
https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htweap/articles/20210407.aspx
In Soleimani’s path, Iran’s IRGC is in Iraq for meetings
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/in-soleimanis-path-irans-irgc-in-iraq-for-meetings-664374
60 IS militants killed in airstrikes in Iraq
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-04/07/c_139864962.htm
Battle for Yemen desert city now a key to Iran, US tension
https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-dubai-iran-saudi-arabia-united-arab-emirates-b5c8df8efa6928cc2e14efdc6d064b46
Turkish Stars NF-5 Jet Crashes During Training Flight At Konya Air Base Killing Pilot
https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/07/turkish-stars-nf-5-jet-crashes-during-training-flight-at-konya-air-base-killing-pilot/
Turkey sentences dozens to life terms over 2016 failed coup
https://apnews.com/article/turkey-television-trials-recep-tayyip-erdogan-ankara-7a2b2f3429ba30daf2b7a8a017be6569
Israel notifies US it attacked Iranian ship in Red Sea - report
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/iranian-ship-attacked-in-the-red-sea-unconfirmed-report-664311
Yemen, Syria and Iran’s capabilities: A look at Israel’s strategic view of key proxy conflicts in the MidEast
https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2021/04/yemen-syria-and-irans-capabilities-a-look-at-israels-strategic-view-of-key-proxy-conflicts-in-the-mideast.php
Suez Canal blockage: Investigators analyzing Ever Given's black box that could hold key to costly grounding
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2021/04/07/suez-canal-blockage-investigation-turns-ever-givens-black-box/7094266002/
IS-Linked Militants ‘Chased’ From Mozambique Town of Palma: President
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/04/07/is-forced-out-mozambique-palma/
Ukraine says NATO path is only way to end war in eastern region
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-nato-idUSKBN2BT16M
In Russian state TV, experts gladly discuss Russian nuclear strike in case of further escalation in Ukraine. “This will make Americans fear and we will be able to do what we want” - is the main message.
https://twitter.com/sumlenny/status/1379358343249158146
The Guns of April: Six Questions About the Russia-Ukraine Situation
https://www.rferl.org/a/six-questions-russia-ukraine-military-buildup/31191350.html
Kremlin says Russia to keep troops near Ukraine border for as long as it sees fit
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-kremlin/kremlin-says-russia-to-keep-troops-near-ukraine-border-for-as-long-as-it-sees-fit-idUSKBN2BU1GW
Russia sent sniper squads to eastern Ukraine
https://defence-blog.com/news/army/russia-sent-sniper-squads-to-eastern-ukraine.html
Russian Knights Aerobatic Jet Team Launches Live Missile
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40083/russian-knights-jet-team-celebrates-30th-anniversary-with-live-missile-launch
5 Ways The Russian Navy Could Target Undersea Internet Cables
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/04/5-ways-the-russian-navy-could-target-undersea-internet-cables/
Belgorod nuclear powered special mission submarine to serve in Pacific
https://navalpost.com/belgorod-special-mission-submarine-to-serve-in-pacific/
Is Russia's Secret MiG-41 Stealth Fighter For Real?
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/russias-secret-mig-41-stealth-fighter-real-182077
Russia to boost ties with Pakistan, supply military gear
https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-pakistan-islamabad-moscow-russia-a5ad1a5285898394cb05bb87e964c26c
Russian Ruselectronics Creates Surveillance, Reconnaissance Device for Special Forces
https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29290/Russian_Ruselectronics_Creates_Surveillance__Reconnaissance_Device_for_Special_Forces
Amnesty International says Russia may be slowly killing Navalny
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-rights-amnesty/amnesty-international-says-russia-may-be-slowly-killing-navalny-idUSKBN2BT31F
For autocrats like Vladimir Putin, ruthless repression is often a winning way to stay in power
https://theconversation.com/for-autocrats-like-vladimir-putin-ruthless-repression-is-often-a-winning-way-to-stay-in-power-156172
Submarines and trawlers: Nord Stream 2 director spots something fishy in the Baltic
https://www.upstreamonline.com/politics/submarines-and-trawlers-nord-stream-2-director-spots-something-fishy-in-the-baltic/2-1-990876
Greece-hosted ARIADNE-21 multinational MCM exercise conducted in the Gulf of Patras
https://navalpost.com/greece-hosted-ariadne-21-multinational-mcm-exercise/
First UK E-7 Wedgetail ready for conversion work
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/first-uk-e-7-wedgetail-ready-for-conversation-work/
Borderline Illegal: The Story Behind the UK’s Most Secretive SOF Unit
https://sofrep.com/news/borderline-illegal-the-story-behind-the-uks-most-secretive-sof-unit/
China’s ‘new’ border rules in Tibet point to same old dispute with India
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3128652/chinas-new-border-rules-tibet-point-same-old-dispute-india
China is betting that the West is in irreversible decline
https://www.economist.com/china/2021/04/03/china-is-betting-that-the-west-is-in-irreversible-decline
China hands two Uighur ex-government officials death penalty for 'separatism'
https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20210407-china-gives-uighur-former-government-officials-death-penalty-for-separatism
Chinese Fighter Pilot Sends 'Airspace' Warning in Latest Fracas With Taiwan
https://www.newsweek.com/chinese-fighter-pilot-sends-airspace-warning-latest-fracas-taiwan-1581584
China sends more jets; Taiwan says it will fight to the end if there's war
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-taiwan-defence/china-sends-more-jets-taiwan-says-it-will-fight-to-the-end-if-theres-war-idUSKBN2BU0HJ
US military cites rising risk of Chinese move against Taiwan
https://apnews.com/article/world-news-beijing-taiwan-china-788c254952dc47de78745b8e2a5c3000
Computer-simulated invasion will kick off Taiwan war games
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3128589/computer-simulated-invasion-will-kick-taiwan-war-games
Chinese spy ships appear as Taiwan prepares missile tests; Missile launches believed to involve Thunderbolt-2000, Sky Bow III weapons systems
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4170581
Taiwan says may shoot down Chinese drones in South China Sea
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southchinasea-taiwan/taiwan-says-may-shoot-down-chinese-drones-in-south-china-sea-idUSKBN2BU1CV
US Navy Strike Group Enters South China Sea Amid Growing Tension
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/04/07/us-navy-trcsg-south-china-sea/
N. Korea moves submersible missile test stand barge: US think tank
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210407000090
Kim says North Korea facing its ‘worst-ever situation’
https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-north-korea-pyongyang-weapons-programs-7b50f209089ba3eb8afb0fecad96f7a6
South Korea’s KAI looks to develop home-made transport aircraft
https://www.blogbeforeflight.net/2021/04/south-korea-kai-develop-transport-aircraft.html
KAI to roll out first KF-X on Apr. 9; Indonesia’s Defense Minister invited to attend
http://alert5.com/2021/04/07/kai-to-roll-out-first-kf-x-on-apr-9-indonesias-defense-minister-invited-to-attend/
Would Access to Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base Really Benefit China?
https://thediplomat.com/2021/04/would-access-to-cambodias-ream-naval-base-really-benefit-china/
Indonesia begins construction of submarine base in South China Sea
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indonesia-begins-construction-of-submarine-base-in-south-china-sea
Myanmar security forces kill 13 protesters; small blasts hit Yangon
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-politics/myanmar-security-forces-kill-13-protesters-small-blasts-hit-yangon-idUSKBN2BU0F3
Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system enters in service with Myanmar army
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_april_2021_global_security_army_industry/russian_pantsir-s1_air_defense_system_enters_in_service_with_myanmar_army.html
Philippines: Burned More Often Than Benefitted
https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/phillip/articles/20210407.aspx
Australia puts Black Hawk helicopter fleet up for sale
https://defbrief.com/2021/04/06/australia-puts-black-hawk-helicopter-fleet-up-for-sale/
Mystery Objects Remain Unidentified; New photographs obtained by Mystery Wire show different shaped objects
https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/mystery-objects-remain-unidentified/
Navy Seabees built Kamala Harris a desk with wood, copper, and nails from the US's oldest warship
https://www.businessinsider.com/navy-seabees-built-kamala-harris-a-desk-from-uss-constitution-2021-4
US Special Operations units to take on Chinese disinformation
https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/us-special-operations-units-to-take-on-chinese-disinformation/
NORAD test connects all combatant commands with AI-driven information
https://defbrief.com/2021/04/07/norad-test-connects-all-combatant-commands-with-ai-driven-information/
Defense Intelligence Agency continues progress on MARS database
https://www.c4isrnet.com/intel-geoint/2021/04/06/defense-intelligence-agency-continues-progress-on-mars-database/
DOD Report Shows Troubling Trend in Military Suicides
https://coffeeordie.com/dod-suicide-report/
USAF airmen are playing a new board game that focuses on a hypothetical situation in the Western Pacific
http://alert5.com/2021/04/07/usaf-airmen-are-playing-a-new-board-game-that-focuses-on-a-hypothetical-situation-in-the-western-pacific/
New Telescopes Will Help Space Force Watch For Hostile Satellite Activity
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40079/new-telescopes-will-help-space-force-watch-for-hostile-satellite-activity
Sierra Nevada Chases Its LIFE Dream
https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/commercial-space/sierra-nevada-chases-its-life-dream
The Army Wants Networked Mines That Leap Up To Attack The Tops Of Tanks
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40080/the-army-wants-networked-mines-that-leap-up-to-attack-the-tops-of-tanks
US Army Developing Self-Reliant Drones
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/04/07/us-army-self-reliant-drones/
Future Tank: Beyond The M1 Abrams
https://breakingdefense.com/2021/04/future-tank-beyond-the-m1-abrams/
Why The Army May Still Need to Attack Enemies in A "Manned" Tank
https://defensemaven.io/warriormaven/land/why-the-army-may-still-need-to-attack-enemies-in-a-manned-tank-DhNzhG3tPEiHG2CKj7aNDA
US Army’s Not Stupid for Wanting Long-Range Fires — But More Analysis Needed, Hyten Says
https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2021/04/us-armys-not-stupid-wanting-long-range-fires-more-analysis-needed-hyten-says/173181/
US Navy, CENTCOM seek solutions for stratospheric ISR operations
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/us-navy-centcom-seek-solutions-for-stratospheric-isr-operations
Marines Launch Investigation into 15th MEU After Fatal AAV Incident
https://news.usni.org/2021/04/06/marines-launch-investigation-into-15th-meu-after-fatal-aav-incident
Raytheon to make upgrades like cryptographic modernization to new GBU-54/B Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) II
https://www.militaryaerospace.com/trusted-computing/article/14200829/smart-munitions-upgrades-cryptographic-modernization
The F-15EX Is Now Officially Named The Eagle II
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40085/the-f-15ex-is-now-officially-named-the-eagle-ii
The U.S. Navy Is About To Buy A Whole Lot Of Frigates—It Matters Who Builds Them
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2021/04/07/the-us-navy-is-about-to-buy-a-whole-lot-of-frigates-it-matters-who-builds-them/