Taliban calls on US Congress to release frozen Afghan assets

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/17/taliban-calls-on-us-congress-to-release-afghan-assets



Afghanistan withdrawal: Records reveal IG opposition to Biden admin order to scrub hundreds of online reports

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/afghanistan-withdrawal-biden-admin-weapons



'This experience broke a lot of people': Inside State amid the Afghanistan withdrawal

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/17/afghanistan-withdrawal-state-department-522705



Russia Lays Out Path to Stabilize Afghanistan, Avoid Another 9/11

https://www.newsweek.com/exclusive-russia-lays-out-path-stabilize-afghanistan-avoid-another-9-11-1649885



Pakistan: The Unraveling

https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/india/articles/20211117.aspx








India set to seal $3 billion Predator drone deal with U.S.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-set-to-seal-3-billion-predator-drone-deal-with-us/article37531475.ece



DRDO displays drone swarm in offensive role

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/drdo-displays-drone-swarm-in-offensive-role-101637150019067.html









Iran's Nuclear-Fuel Production Is Accelerating, U.N. Finds

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/iran-s-nuclear-fuel-production-is-accelerating-u-n-finds/ar-AAQOzW3



US says Iran-backed hackers are now targeting organizations with ransomware

https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/17/cisa-iran-hackers-ransomware/









How can Iraq’s destructive pro-Iran militias be tamed?

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1969396/middle-east









DUBAI AIRSHOW NEWS: Chinese, Russian Threats Spurring Anti-Submarine Weapon Buys

https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/11/16/chinese-russian-threats-spurring-antisubmarine-weapon-buys



The gargantuan Calidus B-350: A 21st century Skyraider or yet another COIN aircraft that won’t happen?

https://hushkit.net/2021/11/17/the-gargantuan-calidus-b-350-a-21st-century-skyraider-or-yet-another-coin-aircraft-that-wont-happen/



Dubai Airshow 2021: Halcon unveils Hunter family of ISR UAVs

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/air-platforms/latest/dubai-airshow-2021-halcon-unveils-hunter-family-of-isr-uavs




Saudi-led coalition says it killed 130 Houthis in 24 hours

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-killed-130-houthis-in-24-hours/2422739




Turkey Arrests Businessman Suspected in Haitian President's Assassination

https://www.voanews.com/a/turkey-arrests-businessman-suspected-in-haitian-president-s-assassination-/6316342.html




Compact But Deadly: World Small Submarine Projects Compared

http://www.hisutton.com/World-Small-Submarines-Compared.html









Israeli missiles target building near Damascus, says Syria

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/israeli-missiles-target-building-near-damascus-says-syria/ar-AAQNLus




Lebanon takes delivery of six MD-530F+ attack helicopters

http://alert5.com/2021/11/17/lebanon-takes-delivery-of-six-md-530f-attack-helicopters/



Lebanon ‘Little Bird' helos revealed to be a previously unknown MD 530F+ standard

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/defence/latest/lebanon-little-bird-helos-revealed-to-be-a-previously-unknown-md-530f-standard









Elbit Systems, Roboteam Unveil New Multi-Payload UGV

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/11/17/elbit-roboteam-rook-ugv/









As the French Are Leaving Mali Russia Moves In to Fill the Vacuum

https://sofrep.com/news/as-the-french-are-leaving-mali-russia-moves-in-to-fill-the-vacuum/




Niger: They were painted as rogue Green Berets. This is the truth the Pentagon doesn’t want you to hear

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-niger-ambush-documentary/









Ukraine marines hold drill near Russia-annexed Crimea

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-marines-hold-drill-near-russia-annexed-crimea-2021-11-17/



Ukraine: Turkey Embarrasses Russia

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairfo/articles/20211117.aspx



Ukrainian Army knocked down Russian Orlan-10 drone

https://defence-blog.com/ukrainian-army-knocked-down-russian-orlan-10-drone/



Russia to deploy new paratroop regiment on annexed Crimea

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-deploy-new-paratroop-regiment-annexed-crimea-2021-11-17/



The Guardian view on Russian troops at Ukraine’s border: Putin’s plan B

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/16/the-guardian-view-on-russian-troops-at-ukraines-border-putins-plan-b



The world is worried Putin is about to invade Ukraine. Here’s why

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/17/the-world-is-worried-putin-is-about-to-invade-ukraine-heres-why.html



Trey Yingst: US officials say 'imminent' Russia military action in Ukraine a 'high probability'

https://video.foxnews.com/v/6282337575001#sp=show-clips



U.S., NATO, EU Rally to Support Ukraine as Russia Masses Troops on Border

https://www.newsweek.com/us-nato-eu-rally-support-ukraine-russia-masses-troops-border-1649859



Surprise Russian ASAT test shows need to ‘scale’ space tracking, LeoLabs says

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/surprise-russian-asat-test-shows-need-to-scale-space-tracking-leolabs-says/



Russian Firm Unveils Platform-Agnostic Drone Swarm Control System

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/11/17/russia-drone-swarm-control-system/



Friend of Putin selling weapons to U.S. allies in new arms race

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/friend-of-putin-selling-weapons-to-u-s-allies-in-new-arms-race/vi-AAQMR2S





Here's What You Should Know About The Escalating Crisis Along Belarus' Border

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43147/heres-what-you-should-know-about-the-escalating-crisis-along-belarus-border



Belarus Behind Hacking, Disinformation Campaign That Targeted NATO Members: Report

https://www.newsweek.com/belarus-behind-hacking-disinformation-campaign-that-targeted-nato-members-report-1649871




Armenia, Azerbaijan Report Casualties After Renewed Fighting on Border

https://www.voanews.com/a/armenia-azerbaijan-report-casualties-after-renewed-fighting-on-border/6317054.html




Protectionist instincts flare as venerable Italian cannon maker goes up for sale

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2021/11/17/protectionist-instincts-flare-as-venerable-italian-cannon-maker-goes-up-for-sale/




Lockheed outlines strong demand for C-130J, as first German example flies

https://www.flightglobal.com/dubai-2021/lockheed-outlines-strong-demand-for-c-130j-as-first-german-example-flies/146465.article




“Discussions with Spain about an F-35 order continue despite Madrid denial,” Lockheed Martin says

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/discussions-with-spain-about-an-f-35-order-continue-despite-madrid-denial-lockheed-martin-says/




RAF, Zero Petroleum claim first net-zero synthetic fuel flight

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/raf-zero-petroleum-claim-first-net-zero-synthetic-fuel-flight/146467.article



UK signs deal to help boost Ukraine's navy in the face of increased threat from Russia

https://news.sky.com/story/uk-signs-deal-to-help-boost-ukraines-navy-in-the-face-of-increased-threat-from-russia-12470490



F-35 From The Carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth Has Crashed Into The Sea

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43178/f-35-from-the-carrier-hms-queen-elizabeth-has-crashed-into-the-sea



Two reasons Britain could slow its purchase of the F-35

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2021/06/23/two-reasons-britain-could-slow-its-purchase-of-the-f-35/



British police say Liverpool attacker acted alone, built bomb for months

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/11/17/uk-liverpool-bombing-emad-al-swealmeen/5871637153002/



Retired British Sentinel aircraft to be sold to U.S.

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-sentinel-aircraft-to-be-sold-to-u-s-army-instead-of-being-scrapped/



Thomson Reuters pulls out of British armed forces pledge after outcry from reporters

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/thomson-reuters-pulls-out-of-british-armed-forces-pledge-after-outcry-from-reporters/ar-AAQOw6h









Amid border row with India, China says military preparing for ‘next stage’

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/amid-border-row-with-india-china-says-military-preparing-for-next-stage-101637147798613.html



China Is Building A Massive Helicopter Base On The Tibetan Plateau

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43130/china-is-building-a-gargantuan-heliport-on-the-tibetan-plateau



No. 2 in U.S. military reveals new details about China's hypersonic weapons test

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-hypersonic-weapons-test-details-united-states-military/



China could have ‘nuclear triad’ capability as race to dominate Indo-Pacific heats up

https://warisboring.com/china-could-have-nuclear-triad-capability-as-race-to-dominate-indo-pacific-heats-up/



A Case for China’s Pursuit of Conventionally Armed ICBMs

https://thediplomat.com/2021/11/a-case-for-chinas-pursuit-of-conventionally-armed-icbms/



US panel on China policy recommends several steps to deter Beijing from invading Taiwan

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3156309/us-panel-china-policy-recommends-several-steps-deter-beijing



J-20 two-seater in flight testing; more Y-20U tanker sightings

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/j-20-two-seater-in-flight-testing-more-y-20u-tanker-sightings/146461.article



China Surges Spy Planes Into The Air Around Taiwan

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2021/11/17/china-surges-spy-planes-into-the-air-around-taiwan/



Chinese Military At or Near Ability to Invade Taiwan, U.S. Agency Concludes

https://www.usnews.com/news/world-report/articles/2021-11-17/chinese-military-at-or-near-ability-to-invade-taiwan-us-agency-concludes





With Old And New Frigates, The Taiwanese Navy Could Be Sailing Into A Big Mess

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2021/11/17/with-old-and-new-frigates-the-taiwanese-navy-could-be-sailing-into-a-big-mess/





Aussies would join US to defend Taiwan; Defense Minister says ‘inconceivable’ they wouldn’t

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/aussies-would-join-us-to-defend-taiwan-defense-minister-says-inconceivable-they-wouldnt/





Japan, U.S. conduct their 1st anti-sub drill in South China Sea

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14483506





Russian Pacific Fleet Ships visit the Philippines

https://navalpost.com/russian-pacific-fleet-vessels-visit-philippines/










In dramatic shift, national intelligence director does not rule out 'extraterrestrial' origins for UFOs

https://thehill.com/opinion/international/581710-in-dramatic-shift-national-intelligence-director-does-not-rule-out



Mysterious Sonic Boom Heard Over Southern California

https://thedebrief.org/mysterious-sonic-boom-heard-over-southern-california/



Top Gun 2's Extensive Support From The U.S. Military Is All Laid Out In These Documents

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43168/top-gun-2s-extensive-support-from-the-u-s-military-is-all-laid-out-in-these-documents



Congress fights over its own war power

https://www.axios.com/congress-fights-over-its-own-war-power-8acefff0-9611-42df-9c0a-cff767d84a8c.html



Showdown at the COVID Corral Continues for Oklahoma Guard

https://coffeeordie.com/oklahoma-guard-vaccine-showdown/



The First (and Only) Law of Robotic Warfare

https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2021/11/17/the_first_and_only_law_of_robotic_warfare_804004.html



Rising Inflation Is Beginning to Worry Pentagon Leaders

https://www.defenseone.com/business/2021/11/rising-inflation-beginning-worry-pentagon-leaders/186870/



National Reconnaissance Office further expands contract with Planet

https://www.c4isrnet.com/intel-geoint/2021/11/16/national-reconnaissance-office-further-expands-contract-with-planet/



The commercial gear that could be the future of warfighting

https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/the-commercial-gear-that-could-be-the-future-of-warfighting/



At Project Convergence, Army ‘struggling’ to see joint battlefield as it heeds ‘hard’ lessons

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/11/at-project-convergence-army-struggling-to-see-joint-battlefield-as-it-heeds-hard-lessons/



F-15QA vs. F-15EX: Which F-15 Is the Better Fighter?

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/11/f-15qa-vs-f-15ex-which-f-15-is-the-better-fighter/



B-21 Stealth Bombers Likely to Cost U.S. Taxpayers $203 Billion Over 30 Years

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-17/under-wraps-b-21-bomber-is-seen-costing-203-billion-into-2050s



Got cruise missile-armed cargo planes? The US Air Force is nearly there.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/11/17/got-cruise-missile-armed-cargo-planes-the-us-air-force-is-nearly-there/



The Navy’s plan to build flying submarines for Navy SEALs

https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/the-navys-plan-to-build-flying-submarines-for-navy-seals-isnt-as-crazy-as-it-sounds/



What Happens to US Submarines Damaged in a War With China?

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/11/what-happens-to-us-submarines-damaged-in-a-war-with-china/

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