Top military leaders testify on Afghanistan for first time since withdrawal

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/afghanistan-withdrawal-senate-hearing-09-28-21/index.html



Austin, Milley Insist No One Foresaw Kabul’s Quick Fall; Some Senators Are Dubious

https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2021/09/austin-milley-insist-no-one-foresaw-kabuls-quick-fall-some-senators-are-dubious/185667/



Afghan army collapse took US by 'surprise': Pentagon chief

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210928-afghan-army-collapse-took-us-by-surprise-pentagon-chief



Joint Chiefs chairman calls Afghan war a ‘strategic failure’

https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-bombings-kabul-taliban-terrorism-d1c939fc224a988dc6117ae4a70840e6




U.S. Asked Russia About Offer of Bases to Monitor Afghan Terror Threat

https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-asked-russia-about-offer-of-bases-to-monitor-afghan-terror-threat-11632767164



US general warned Taliban of airstrikes days before they took Kabul: report

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/574220-us-general-warned-taliban-of-airstrikes-days-before-they-took-kabul-report



Top generals testify that Trump's deal with the Taliban hurt morale among Afghan forces and 'negatively' affected their performance

https://www.businessinsider.com/top-generals-say-trumps-taliban-deal-hurt-afghan-troop-morale-2021-9



‘People’s Lives Are in Your Hands’ — 2 Drone Pilots Analyze the Botched Kabul Airstrike

https://coffeeordie.com/kabul-drone-airstrike/



Afghanistan Speaker Pulls Out of U.N. Meeting Amid Taliban's Recognition Effort

https://www.newsweek.com/afghanistan-speaker-pulls-out-un-meeting-amid-talibans-recognition-effort-1633093



Taliban: Afghanistan bank boss warns sector near collapse

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58660579



Remains of Afghan Air Force

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/remains-of-afghan-air-force



Taliban victory in Afghanistan fuels terror attacks in Pakistan

https://indianexpress.com/article/world/taliban-victory-in-afghanistan-fuels-terror-attacks-in-pakistan-7539364/



Terror attacks in Pakistan highest in 4 years after recent Taliban takeover in Afghanistan

https://warisboring.com/terror-attacks-in-pakistan-highest-in-4-years-after-recent-taliban-takeover-in-afghanistan/









India conducts maiden test firing of Akash Prime missile

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/naval-weapons/latest/india-conducts-maiden-test-firing-of-akash-prime-missile









Iran spurns calls to allow inspection of nuclear site allegedly struck by Israel

https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-spurns-calls-to-allow-inspection-of-nuclear-site-allegedly-struck-by-israel/









Battle for 'Future of Yemen' as Rebels Close on Key City

https://www.voanews.com/a/battle-for-future-of-yemen-as-rebels-close-on-key-city/6248639.html









Syria Says It Will Drive U.S. From Country If Troops Do Not Leave Voluntarily

https://www.newsweek.com/syria-says-it-will-drive-us-country-if-troops-do-not-leave-voluntarily-1633109



Unidentified planes hits Iranian militias in eastern Syria - military sources

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/unidentified-planes-hits-iranian-militias-eastern-syria-military-sources-2021-09-28/



Russia’s Pantsir-S Shoots Down Drone Launched from Syria’s Idlib

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30507/Russia___s_Pantsir_S_Shoots_Down_Drone_Launched_from_Syria___s_Idlib#.YVMv-n1lBaQ









Israel Prepared to Act Alone to Keep Iran From Nuclear Weapons, Prime Minister Says

https://www.newsweek.com/israel-prepared-act-alone-keep-iran-nuclear-weapons-prime-minister-says-1633090









Russia's recent military drills send message to Taliban — and Afghanistan's neighbours

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-military-drills-1.6190616



Russia investigates sexual abuse of soldiers by top officers

https://defence-blog.com/russia-investigates-sexual-abuse-of-soldiers-by-top-officers/



Russia’s New T-14 Armata Tank: True Game Changer or Paper Tiger?

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/09/russias-new-t-14-armata-tank-true-game-changer-or-paper-tiger/



Russia Looking Into Investigating U.S. Interference in Its Election

https://www.newsweek.com/russia-looking-investigating-us-interference-election-1633387





NATO warships enter Black Sea

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-warships-enter-black-sea/




Germany finalises order for P-8A maritime patrol fleet

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/germany-finalises-order-for-p-8a-maritime-patrol-fleet/145666.article


MBDA to Equip French-made Greek Warships with ASTER, Exocet Missiles

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30511/MBDA_to_Equip_French_made_Greek_Warships_with_ASTER__Exocet_Missiles#.YVMv5X1lBaQ




Could Britain stop Argentina from buying the JF-17 warplane?

https://www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2021/09/28/could-britain-stop-argentina-from-buying-the-jf-17-warplane/



New British Special Forces Rifle Can Shoot Down Helicopter

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/09/28/new-british-special-forces-rifle/



How ‘wonder material’ graphene became a national security concern

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/27/graphene-wonder-material-national-security-china-uk











Amid Ongoing Faceoff in Ladakh, Chinese Soldiers Entered Uttarakhand on Horses Last Month: Sources

https://www.news18.com/news/india/amid-ongoing-confrontation-in-ladakh-chinese-soldier-enter-uttarakhand-on-horses-4255613.html



Norinco from China unveils new DonFeng Mengshi fitted with 30mm Remote Weapon Station

https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/norinco_from_china_unveils_new_donfeng_mengshi_fitted_with_30mm_remote_weapon_station.html



China keeps border issue on simmer, puts up new troop shelters and deploys S400 missiles at LAC

https://www.firstpost.com/india/china-keeps-border-issue-on-simmer-puts-up-new-troop-shelters-and-deploys-s-400-at-lac-10005201.html



Watch this morning’s flight demonstration for the opening of 13th Zhuhai airshow

http://alert5.com/2021/09/28/watch-this-mornings-flight-demonstration-for-the-opening-of-13th-zhuhai-airshow/



Airshow China sees J-16D, indigeniously-powered J-20 make show debuts

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/airshow-china-sees-j-16d-indigeniously-powered-j-20-make-show-debuts/145656.article



China Tells NATO to Stay Out of Asia

https://www.newsweek.com/china-tells-nato-stay-out-asia-meeting-wang-yi-jens-stoltenberg-1633325



China's Massive 11-Barrel Naval Gatling Gun Has Been Adapted For Close-In Defense On Land

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42532/chinas-massive-11-barrel-naval-gatling-gun-has-been-adapted-for-close-in-defense-on-land



This is What a Chinese Stealth Warship Looks Like on Radar

https://news.usni.org/2021/09/27/this-is-what-a-chinese-stealth-warship-looks-like-on-radar



UAVs that are on display at 13th Zhuhai airshow

http://alert5.com/2021/09/28/uavs-that-are-on-display-at-13th-zhuhai-airshow/





Taiwan’s F-5E/Fs to receive Martin-Baker ejection seats

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/taiwans-f-5e/fs-to-receive-martin-baker-ejection-seats/145654.article



Taiwan warns of mainland military threat to command, control systems in call for long-range missiles

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3150251/taiwan-warns-mainland-military-threat-command-control-systems



M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers to equip Taiwan army from 2023

https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_september_2021_global_security_army_industry/m109a6_paladin_self-propelled_howitzers_to_equip_taiwan_army_from_2023.html



Taiwan Says China Waging Silent War to Sabotage Island's Diplomatic Ties

https://www.newsweek.com/taiwan-says-china-waging-silent-war-sabotage-islands-diplomatic-ties-1633399





North Korea Has Fired A Short-Range Missile Into The Sea In Its Latest Weapons Test

https://www.npr.org/2021/09/28/1041071699/north-korea-has-fired-a-short-range-missile-into-the-sea-in-its-latest-weapons-t





Philippines: Evolving Changes

https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/phillip/articles/20210928.aspx










Milley: Beijing's fears of U.S. attack prompted call to Chinese general

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/09/28/milley-china-congress-hearing-514488



Top US general to face heated questions in Congress after Woodward revelations

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/27/mark-milley-congress-senate-hearing-trump-china



What the Allegations Against Chairman Milley Really Mean

https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2021/09/28/what_the_allegations_against_chairman_milley_really_mean_796432.html



Podcast: Confronting New Chinese Nuclear Weapons

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/podcast-confronting-new-chinese-nuclear-weapons



DoD, VA officials prep for a possible government shutdown later this week

https://www.defensenews.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/09/27/dod-va-officials-prep-for-a-possible-government-shutdown-later-this-week/



Misinformation Is About to Get So Much Worse

https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2021/09/misinformation-about-get-so-much-worse/185666/



Sept 24, 2021 Quad Summit's Non-Alliance Hides Much

https://gentleseas.blogspot.com/2021/09/sept-24-2021-quad-summits-non-alliance.html



Senate Bill Continues Push For Navy To Block Buy Amphibs

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/09/senate-bill-continues-push-for-navy-to-block-buy-amphibs/



DARPA’s Subterranean Challenge Aims to Find Breakthrough Technologies for Underground Ops

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30508/DARPA___s_Subterranean_Challenge_Aims_to_Find_Breakthrough_Technologies_for_Underground_Ops#.YVMv831lBaQ



The Legendary Sidewinder Missile Made Its First Kill Over The Taiwan Strait

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42544/the-legendary-sidewinder-missile-made-its-first-kill-over-the-taiwan-strait



The Air Force flies these planes daily. Here’s why civilian airlines won’t

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-e-3-sentry-awacs-age/



DARPA Reveals Successful Hypersonic Cruise Missile Flight Test Has Occurred

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42538/darpa-reveals-successful-hypersonic-cruise-missile-flight-test-has-occurred



Friction Furious: Here’s Why Successful Test Of Air-Breathing Hypersonic Missile Is A Big Deal

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastienroblin/2021/09/28/friction-furious-heres-why-successful-test-of--air-breathing-hypersonic-missile-is-a-big-deal/



Rocket Lab wins Space Force contract to develop new rocket system

https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2021/09/27/Rocket-Lab-Neutron-fundraising/9421632776582/



Lockheed scores US Army contract for major electronic warfare, intel and cyber platform

https://www.c4isrnet.com/electronic-warfare/2021/09/27/lockheed-scores-us-army-contract-for-major-electronic-warfare-intel-and-cyber-platform/



First Connecticut-Built Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter in Hands of U.S. Marine Corps

https://seapowermagazine.org/first-connecticut-built-sikorsky-ch-53k-helicopter-in-hands-of-u-s-marine-corps/



Slaying the Dragon: Marines Retooling for Potential War with China

https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/9/28/marines-retooling-for-potential-war-with-china



A Plastic Cap In A KC-46's Fuel Valve Generates More Turbulence For The Troubled Tanker

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42539/a-plastic-cap-in-a-kc-46-fuel-valve-generates-more-turbulence-for-troubled-tanker



Improvisation Proficiency

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairfo/articles/20210928.aspx



700th production F-35 delivered, Lightning II Production Set at 156 Per Year Until Completion

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/700th-production-f-35-delivered-lightning-ii-production-set-at-156-per-year-until-completion/



The Navy Has Received Its First Block III F/A-18 Super Hornets

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42529/the-navy-has-received-its-first-block-iii-f-a-18-super-hornets



Exercises teach US Navy how to ‘blind' adversaries

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/naval-weapons/latest/exercises-teach-us-navy-how-to-blind-adversaries



New US Navy task group taps destroyers to focus on countering Russian undersea threat

https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-navy/2021/09/27/new-us-navy-task-group-taps-destroyers-to-focus-on-countering-russian-undersea-threat/



Report to Congress on Constellation-class Frigate Program (FFG-62)

https://news.usni.org/2021/09/28/report-to-congress-on-constellation-class-frigate-program-ffg-62-7

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