Af/Pak & Other News (11/24/2021)

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Due to Thanksgiving vacation, my net access will range from spotty to non-existent for the next few days. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!


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Afghanistan: Back To The Future

https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/afghan/articles/20211124.aspx



In fight against Islamic State, the Taliban holds major advantage

https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2021/11/in-fight-against-islamic-state-the-taliban-holds-major-advantage.php



UAE holds talks with Taliban to run Kabul airport - foreign diplomats

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/exclusive-uae-holds-talks-with-taliban-run-kabul-airport-foreign-diplomats-2021-11-24/









Indian Air Force Receives High-Altitude Combat Helicopter

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/11/24/india-high-altitude-combat-helicopter/









Afghan refugees are being recruited to join an Iranian paramilitary

https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/582467-afghan-refugees-are-being-recruited-to-join-an-iranian-paramilitary



Frustrated with CIA, Trump administration turned to Pentagon for shadow war with Iran

https://news.yahoo.com/frustrated-with-cia-trump-administration-turned-to-pentagon-for-shadow-war-with-iran-205152958.html



UN nuclear chief: Inspection curbs limiting Iran monitoring

https://apnews.com/article/europe-middle-east-iran-iran-nuclear-united-nations-630b9072beb3206d89751136ffd26e3f



U.S. weighs grim options if nuclear talks with Iran collapse

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/u-s-weighs-grim-options-if-nuclear-talks-with-iran-collapse/ar-AAR1Ol4









Pentagon Says 'U.S. Forces Will Remain in Iraq' Despite Militia Warning for Dec. 31

https://www.newsweek.com/pentagon-says-us-forces-will-remain-iraq-despite-militia-warning-dec-31-1652570









Saudi-led coalition to attack ‘secret drone laboratory’ in Sanaa

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/24/saudi-led-coalition-to-strike-secret-drone-laboratory-in-sanaa




After getting stripped of its F-35s, Turkey wants to buy other US fighter jets, but it won't give up its new Russian weapons to do it

https://www.businessinsider.com/turkey-wants-more-us-jets-but-wont-drop-russian-s400-2021-11



Turkey to Develop UAV Aircraft Carrier, Negotiations on With Spain

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30849/Turkey_to_Develop_UAV_Aircraft_Carrier__Negotiations_on_With_Spain#.YZ6DdrqIZaQ



The day a Turkish F-16C shot down a Russian Su-24 attack aircraft: an in-depth analysis of the infamous November 24, 2015 shooting down that nearly started World War III

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/the-day-a-turkish-f-16c-shot-down-a-russian-su-24-attack-aircraft-an-in-depth-analysis-of-the-infamous-november-24-2015-shooting-down-that-nearly-started-world-war-iii/









Israeli airstrike on central Syria leaves 2 dead, 7 wounded

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-israel-syria-lebanon-hezbollah-9582a9edb1059024910770c630b69bcf









Israel-Morocco defense deal opens door to intel sharing, joint drills

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-morocco-defense-deal-opens-door-to-intel-sharing-joint-drills/









Libya election body rejects Kadhafi son's presidential bid

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211124-libya-election-body-rejects-kadhafi-son-s-presidential-bid-1




Niger To Acquire Bayraktar TB2 UAVs and HÜRKUŞ Trainer Aircraft From Turkey

https://www.overtdefense.com/2021/11/24/niger-to-acquire-bayraktar-tb2-uavs-and-hurkus-trainer-aircraft-from-turkey/




Djibouti substantially expands navy

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/naval-weapons/latest/djibouti-substantially-expands-navy




Flurry Of Air Force Transports Head To East Africa As Potential For Ethiopia Evacuation Grows

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43258/flurry-of-air-force-transports-head-to-east-africa-as-potential-for-ethiopia-evacuation-grows









Ukrainian air force holds drills, including air strikes

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-air-force-holds-drills-including-air-strikes-2021-11-23/



Fearing new Russian threat, Ukraine races to upgrade its navy

https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/23/europe/ukraine-naval-base-russian-tensions-intl-cmd/index.html



Ukraine’s Got Plenty Of Artillery. But It Lacks Ammo.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2021/11/24/ukraines-got-plenty-of-artillery-but-it-lacks-ammo/



The Russian Public Is Being Primed for Another of Putin’s Wars

https://www.thedailybeast.com/will-putin-invade-ukraine-russians-are-being-told-to-get-used-to-the-idea



EXPLAINER: Is Russia going to invade Ukraine?

https://apnews.com/article/business-europe-russia-ukraine-vladimir-putin-b95bf9d9010044f40badf802550e1f93



Russia’s S-550 is a Toned Down Version of the S-500 Missile System

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30848/Russia___s_S_550_is_a_Toned_Down_Version_of_the_S_500_Missile_System#.YZ6De7qIZaQ



Russia is trying to rush out the first new-build Tu-160 to fly on Dec. 18

http://alert5.com/2021/11/24/russia-is-trying-to-rush-out-the-first-new-build-tu-160-to-fly-on-dec-18/



How Russia Is Modernizing Its Naval Aviation Fleet

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/how-russia-modernizing-its-naval-aviation-fleet



Russia to Mass Produce ‘World’s Heaviest’ Military Transport Helicopter

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/11/24/russia-produce-heaviest-military-helicopter/





Croatia OKs purchase of French jets before Macron visit

https://apnews.com/article/business-europe-france-emmanuel-macron-croatia-ee32625bd4b095d538843f24568e596a




Germany May Be Deploying Its First Armed Drones

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/11/germany-may-be-deploying-its-first-armed-drones/



Germany shows interest in Apache gunship

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/defence/latest/berlin-security-conference-2021-germany-shows-interest-in-apache-gunship



Explainer: Germany's incoming government won't ditch U.S. nuclear bombs

https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/will-germanys-next-government-ditch-us-nuclear-bombs-2021-11-22/



MBDA to Develop Ground-Based Air Defense System with Israel Aerospace

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30851/MBDA_to_Develop_Ground_Based_Air_Defense_System_with_Israel_Aerospace#.YZ6DcLqIZaQ



MBDA in dialogue with Germany for Enforcer Air missile for helicopters

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/air-platforms/latest/berlin-security-conference-2021-mbda-in-dialogue-with-germany-for-enforcer-air-missile-for-helicopters




Italian Air Force Boss Envisions Merger Of Europe’s Next-Generation Combat Aircraft Programs

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43267/italian-air-force-boss-envisages-merger-of-europes-next-generation-combat-aircraft-programs




Three nations fighter aircraft launch from one aircraft carrier for first time in history

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/three-nations-fighter-aircraft-launch-from-one-aircraft-carrier-for-first-time-in-history/




French Army Starts Receiving Parrot Anafi Micro-Drones

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30852/French_Army_Starts_Receiving_Parrot_Anafi_Micro_Drones#.YZ6DXrqIZaQ




Royal Navy escort fleet to ‘return above 19’ warships by 2026

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-escort-fleet-to-return-above-19-warships-by-2026/



British F-35B Crash In The Med Possibly Caused By ‘Rain Cover’ Left On During Launch

https://theaviationist.com/2021/11/24/f-35b-crash-cover-possible-cause/









Airbus Helicopters delivers 1st H225M naval combat helicopter to the Brazilian Navy

https://navalpost.com/airbus-delivers-1st-h225m-brazil/









China Accused of 'Harassment' in South China Sea After Vowing to Back Down

https://www.newsweek.com/china-accused-harassment-south-china-sea-after-vowing-back-down-1652874



China’s mysterious hypersonic test may take a page from DARPA’s past

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/chinas-mysterious-hypersonic-test-may-take-a-page-from-darpas-past/



China pays generals less than America’s junior enlisted troops

https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/china-pays-generals-less-than-americas-junior-enlisted-troops/



How China Is Trying to Turn the U.S. against Itself

https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/11/how-china-is-trying-to-turn-the-u-s-against-itself/



China backs nuclear weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia in move to ‘contain Aukus’

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3157117/china-backs-nuclear-weapon-free-zone-southeast-asia-move



China angered by US guided missile destroyer in Taiwan Strait, deploys surveillance ships and aircraft

https://warisboring.com/china-angered-by-us-guided-missile-destroyer-in-taiwan-strait-deploys-surveillance-ships-and-aircraft/





Taiwan Dismisses Kissinger Prediction That China Won't Invade in 10 Years

https://www.newsweek.com/taiwan-dismisses-kissinger-prediction-that-china-wont-invade-10-years-1652826



SAIC will supply MK-48 Mod 7 torpedoes to Taiwan

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2021/november/11052-saic-will-supply-mk-48-mod-7-torpedoes-to-taiwan.html





Philippine Navy Brings Supplies to Troops in Second Thomas Shoal One Week After China Coast Guard Attack

https://news.usni.org/2021/11/23/philippine-navy-brings-supplies-to-troops-in-second-thomas-shoal-one-week-after-china-coast-guard-attack










Year Of The UFO Continues: Pentagon Launches Program To Investigate Sightings

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2021/11/24/year-of-the-ufo-continues-pentagon-launches-program-to-investigate-sightings/



The Pentagon’s New UFO Office Has a Specific Job

https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2021/11/pentagons-new-ufo-office-has-specific-job/187078/



US blocks companies aiding Chinese military's quantum computing efforts

https://www.engadget.com/us-blocklist-china-military-quantum-computing-163450173.html



The Future of Artificial Intelligence Autonomous Killing Machines: What You Need to Know About Military AI

https://sofrep.com/news/the-future-of-artificial-intelligence-autonomous-killing-machines-what-you-need-to-know/



Future Marine One Helicopter Is Struggling To Meet Requirements For Emergency Missions: Report

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43260/future-marine-one-helicopter-is-struggling-to-meet-requirements-for-emergency-missions



The US Military Has An Aircraft Readiness Problem

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/11/the-us-military-has-an-aircraft-readiness-problem/



Space Force sees AI as ‘absolutely essential’ for JADC2

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/space-force-sees-ai-as-absolutely-essential-for-jadc2/



‘Clock is ticking’ as U.S. vulnerable to Chinese electromagnetic attack, experts warn

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/nov/23/clock-ticking-us-vulnerable-chinese-electromagneti/



Key Pentagon Posts Remain Vacant Amid Supply-Chain Crisis

https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2021/11/key-pentagon-posts-remain-vacant-amid-supply-chain-crisis/187063/



Artillery: U.S. Army Revives The Big Stuff

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htart/articles/20211124.aspx



US Army test pilots fly FLRAA contender SB>1 Defiant

https://defbrief.com/2021/11/23/us-army-test-pilots-fly-flraa-contender-sb1-defiant/



Army to work with satellite radar imagery provider ICEYE

https://www.c4isrnet.com/intel-geoint/2021/11/24/army-to-work-with-satellite-radar-imagery-provider-iceye/



Why the Marine Corps wants to tank National Guard recruiting efforts

https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2021/11/24/why-the-marine-corps-wants-to-tank-national-guard-recruiting-efforts/



New Submarines Compared: Columbia Class, Dreadnought Class And SNLE-3G

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/11/new-submarines-compared-columbia-class-dreadnought-class-and-snle-3g/