U.S. will conduct airstrikes in Afghanistan against the Taliban as foreign forces withdraw
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/27/us-airstrikes-continue-against-the-taliban-amid-troop-withdrawal.html
With the US gone, Afghanistan's air force has to rely on Zoom calls to learn how to fix its aircraft
https://www.businessinsider.com/without-us-afghan-air-force-uses-zoom-calls-for-training-2021-7
What It Takes For U.S. Jets To Keep Fighting In Afghanistan From "Over The Horizon"
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41709/what-it-takes-for-u-s-jets-to-keep-fighting-in-afghanistan-from-over-the-horizon
Taliban Puts Tajik Militants Partially In Charge Of Afghanistan's Northern Border
https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/taliban-tajik-militants-border/31380098.html
China hosts Taliban leaders as U.S. withdraws troops from Afghanistan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/taliban-china-afghanistan/2021/07/28/fdfbe024-ef88-11eb-81b2-9b7061a582d8_story.html
Taliban tell China Afghanistan will not be base for separatists
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210728-taliban-tell-china-afghanistan-will-not-be-base-for-separatists
China says Taliban expected to play 'important' Afghan peace role
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/taliban-delegation-visits-china-taliban-spokesperson-2021-07-28/
Russia strengthening ‘combat potential’ at Central Asian bases as Taliban advances in Afghanistan
https://warisboring.com/russia-strengthening-combat-potential-at-central-asian-bases-as-taliban-advances-in-afghanistan/
U.S. ‘really messed it up’ in Afghanistan, says Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/u-s-really-messed-it-up-in-afghanistan-says-pakistan-prime-minister-imran-khan
Iran-Israel media information laundering - analysis
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/the-iran-israel-media-laundry-affect-analysis-675148
U.S. envoy back in Gulf to push Yemen truce as battles spread
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-envoy-back-gulf-push-yemen-truce-battles-spread-2021-07-28/
Troops to stay put in Syria even as Biden seeks to end America’s ‘forever wars’
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/27/troops-to-stay-in-syria-biden-500848
Israel Shifts To Standoff Weapons In Syria As Russian Threats Increase
https://breakingdefense.com/2021/07/israel-shifts-to-standoff-weapons-in-syria-as-russian-threats-increase/
Israeli defense minister heads to France with Pegasus spyware on the agenda
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/pegasus-israel-france-meeting/2021/07/28/79817d1c-eeda-11eb-81b2-9b7061a582d8_story.html
INS Magen: Israel's newest ship changes how the IDF combats naval threats
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/ins-magen-israels-newest-ship-changes-how-the-idf-combats-naval-threats-675166
Egypt: Ever Given Confidential
https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htseamo/articles/20210728.aspx
South Africa to Send 1,495 Troops to Mozambique to Fight Jihadists
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/07/28/south-africa-troops-mozambique/
Ukraine’s Artem Wins $200M to Provide R-27 Missiles to Mystery Customer
https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30117/Ukraine___s_Artem_Wins__200M_to_Provide_R_27_Missiles_to_Mystery_Customer#.YQFsPUBlBaQ
Is Putin’s next big chance to take Ukraine now?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/is-putins-next-big-chance-to-take-ukraine-now/
Russian, Armenian Nationals Jailed For Selling Missile Complex Parts To Ukraine
https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-armenian-jailed-missile-parts/31381135.html
Russia beefs up Tajik base, warns of ISIS fighters in Afghanistan
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/russia-says-isis-fighters-moving-into-afghanistan-several-countries-ifax-2021-07-28/
Video: S-500 Prometheus air defense missile 55R6M Triumfator-M technical review
https://www.armyrecognition.com/international_global_defense_security_news_web_tv/video_s-500_prometheus_air_defense_missile_55r6m_triumfator-m_technical_review.html
Who is the Mystery Launch Customer of Russia’s Upcoming ‘Checkmate’ Fighter Jet?
https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30118/Who_is_the_Mystery_Launch_Customer_of_Russia___s_Upcoming____Checkmate____Fighter_Jet_#.YQFsNUBlBaQ
Russia unveils Kh-59MKM upgrade variant air-to-surface missile
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/russia-unveils-kh-59mkm-upgrade-variant-air-to-surface-missile
Russia's risky flybys may be attempts at 'baiting us into shooting first,' top US admiral says
https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-baiting-us-into-shooting-top-us-admiral-in-europe-2021-7
Russian Cops Arrest Journalist Who Exposed Spies Involved in MH-17 Downing
https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkbven/russian-cops-arrest-journalist-who-exposed-spies-involved-in-mh-17-downing
After Navalny, Challenging Russia’s Putin Is Getting Even Harder
https://www.wsj.com/articles/after-navalny-challenging-russias-putin-is-getting-even-harder-11627464602
How Russia is using ‘Brute Force’ in its cyber war with America
https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/how-russia-is-using-brute-force-in-its-cyber-war-with-america/
Biden Accuses Russia of Already Interfering in 2022 Election
https://www.voanews.com/usa/us-politics/biden-accuses-russia-already-interfering-2022-election
New Russian-Mediated Ceasefire on Armenia-Azerbaijan Border
https://www.overtdefense.com/2021/07/28/new-russian-mediated-ceasefire-on-armenia-azerbaijan-border/
Strategic Armament Of Croatia – The ‘Mini- Cold War’ In The Balkans
https://tsarizm.com/analysis/2021/07/24/strategic-armament-of-croatia-the-mini-cold-war-in-the-balkans/
Poland sets in motion plan to acquire three new locally-built frigates
https://defbrief.com/2021/07/27/poland-sets-in-motion-plan-to-acquire-three-new-locally-built-frigates/
Spanish Isaac Peral S-80 class submarine takes next step
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2021/10240-naval-news-july-2021-navy-forces-maritime-defense-industry/10488-spanish-isaac-peral-s-80-class-submarine-takes-next-step.html
British Intel once hacked al-Qaeda just to mess with them
https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/british-intel-once-hacked-al-qaeda-just-to-mess-with-them/
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange stripped of Ecuadorian citizenship
https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20210728-wikileaks-founder-julian-assange-stripped-of-ecuadorian-citizenship
China Increasing Its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Silos By A Factor Of Ten: Report
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41711/china-increasing-its-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-silos-by-a-factor-of-ten-report
China Used Vaccines, Trade To Get Ukraine To Drop Support For Xinjiang Scrutiny
https://www.rferl.org/a/china-vaccines-ukraine-xinjiang/31382099.html
To Conquer Taiwan, China Needs Taiwan’s Ports. It Already Has Assets On The Inside.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2021/07/28/to-conquer-taiwan-china-needs-taiwans-ports-the-takeover-has-already-begun/
China Spits Dummy: HMS Queen Elizabeth in South China Sea
https://gentleseas.blogspot.com/2021/07/china-spits-dummy-hms-queen-elizabeth.html
Taiwan Couldn’t Stop a Chinese Invasion — But They Could Put Up an Epic Fight
https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/07/taiwan-couldnt-stop-a-chinese-invasion-but-they-could-put-up-an-epic-fight/
Taiwan investigates former Vice Defense Minister Chang Che-ping for espionage
http://alert5.com/2021/07/28/taiwan-investigates-former-vice-defense-minister-chang-che-ping-for-espionage/
Taiwan Navy Receives Tuo Chiang-class Stealth Corvette
https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30119/Taiwan_Navy_Receives_Tuo_Chiang_class_Stealth_Corvette#.YQFsLEBlBaQ
Taiwan signs US$340 million deal for reconnaissance pods to allow surveillance of Beijing’s navy
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3142890/taiwan-signs-us340-million-deal-reconnaissance-pods-allow
U.S. Officer Invited on Taiwan Military TV Show in 40-year First: Report
https://www.newsweek.com/us-officer-invited-taiwan-military-tv-show-40-year-first-report-1613835
North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/exclusive-north-south-korea-talks-over-summit-reopening-liaison-office-sources-2021-07-28/
S.Korea to Acquire AI-based Unmanned Combat Systems
https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30114/S_Korea_to_Acquire_AI_based_Unmanned_Combat_Systems#.YQFsS0BlBaQ
Japan Challenges Russia in Antarctic, Sparking Concern in Moscow About West’s Plans
https://jamestown.org/program/japan-challenges-russia-in-antarctic-sparking-concern-in-moscow-about-wests-plans/
Would Japan Come to Taiwan’s Aid if China Invaded?
https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/07/would-japan-come-to-taiwans-aid-if-china-invaded/
US Marine F-35Bs to operate flights from Japanese carrier
https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/us-marine-f-35bs-to-operate-flights-from-japanese-carrier/144797.article
Philippines: Preparing For The Worst
https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/phillip/articles/20210728.aspx
Pentagon Report Is Helping Prime Australia for Possible Future UAP Studies
https://thedebrief.org/pentagon-report-may-help-prime-the-world-for-future-uap-studies/
Lawmakers demand clearer picture for Guam missile defense plans
https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2021/07/27/lawmakers-demand-clearer-picture-for-guam-missile-defense-plans/
Military Pilot Who Filmed Famed Tic Tac Sighting ... Sits Down for 1st Camera Interview
https://www.tmz.com/2021/07/28/tic-tac-ufo-video-military-pilot-chad-underwood-talks-experience/
Joint Chiefs Seek A New Warfighting Paradigm After Devastating Losses In Classified Wargames
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41712/joint-chiefs-seek-a-new-warfighting-paradigm-after-devastating-losses-in-classified-wargames
Why Isn’t the Military Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines?
https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2021/07/why-isnt-military-mandating-covid-19-vaccines/184059/
Former Air Force analyst who leaked drone info sentenced to 45 months
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/former-air-force-analyst-who-leaked-drone-info-sentenced-45-n1275233
This Is Our First Look At How General Atomics' Sparrowhawk Drone Will Get Caught In Mid-Air
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41716/this-is-our-first-look-at-how-general-atomics-sparrowhawk-drone-will-get-caught-in-mid-air
General Atomics Unveils New "LongShot" Aircraft-Launched Air-To-Air Combat Drone Rendering
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41719/general-atomics-unveils-new-longshot-aircraft-launched-air-to-air-combat-drone-rendering
Aerospace & Defense Roundup: July 27
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/z/aerospace-defense-roundup-july-27
The Army is testing a robot mini-tank straight out of ‘Fast and the Furious’
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-robotic-combat-vehicle-medium-ripsaw-testing/
Marines finally getting a realistic force-on-force shooter for combat training
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2021/07/27/marines-finally-getting-a-realistic-force-on-force-shooter-for-combat-training/
U.S. Marine Corps awards contract to GaardTech for robotic enemy vehicles
https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marine-corps-awards-contract-to-gaardtech-for-robotic-enemy-vehicles/
Navy Shares Details About New ‘Intelligent Autonomous Systems’ Strategy
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/7/27/navy-shares-details-about-new-intelligent-autonomous-systems-strategy
Overlord Fleet Building Trust in Autonomous Systems
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/7/27/just-in-overlord-fleet-building-trust-in-autonomous-systems
‘Ghost Fleet’ Hulls Moving Toward Completely Unmanned Operations
https://news.usni.org/2021/07/27/ghost-fleet-hulls-moving-toward-completely-unmanned-operations
House bill would allow Navy to retire cruisers early, adds funds to build second destroyer
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/07/27/hasc-bill-would-allow-navy-to-retire-cruisers-early-adds-funding-to-build-a-second-destroyer/
Report to Congress on Constellation-class Frigate Program (FFG-62)
https://news.usni.org/2021/07/28/report-to-congress-on-constellation-class-frigate-program-ffg-62-4
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