The Resurrection of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2021/09/episode-56-the-resurrection-of-the-islamic-emirate-of-afghanistan.php
Afghanistan: US admits Kabul drone strike killed civilians
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-58604655
US strike that killed 10 civilians in Kabul relied on intel search for ubiquitous ‘white Toyota Corolla’
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/afghanistan-toyota-corolla-kabul-strike/
US envoy: Qatar plane takes more Americans from Afghanistan
https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-afghanistan-immigration-qatar-kabul-b254651abd453c3298b9dede494614cf
Many Americans, allies still stuck in Afghanistan
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6273010544001#sp=show-clips
Taliban replaces women's ministry with ministry of virtue and vice
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taliban-replaces-womens-ministry-with-ministry-virtue-vice-2021-09-17/
The Taliban PR Campaign Has Not Ended, But Transformed
https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2021/09/taliban-pr-campaign-has-not-ended-transformed/185417/
Al Qaeda could regain ability to threaten U.S. in as little as a year, intel chiefs say
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/al-qaeda-united-states-threats/
House Foreign Affairs Republicans Prepared for U.S. to Go Back Into Afghanistan
https://www.newsweek.com/afghanistan-war-republicans-us-foreign-affairs-congress-1630145
The weapons American forces left behind may not help the Taliban much
https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/572438-the-weapons-american-forces-left-behind-may-not-help-the-taliban
China's Xi urges Afghanistan to stamp out terrorism, vows more aid
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-president-xi-says-afghanistan-should-eradicate-terrorism-promises-more-2021-09-17/
In Panjshir, Few Signs of an Active Resistance, or Any Fight at All
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/17/world/asia/panjshir-resistance-taliban-massoud.html
Working with the Devil? The Potential for U.S.-Taliban Cooperation Against the Islamic State in Afghanistan
https://warontherocks.com/2021/09/working-with-the-devil-the-potential-for-u-s-taliban-cooperation-against-the-islamic-state-in-afghanistan/
India could be the first foreign customer to order the Russian S-500 system
https://www.defenceaviationpost.com/2021/09/india-could-be-the-first-foreign-customer-to-order-the-russian-s-500-system/
Why IAF is opting for 24 second-hand Mirage 2000 fighter jets
https://www.firstpost.com/india/why-iaf-is-opting-for-24-second-hand-mirage-2000-fighter-jets-9972861.html
India Makes Fresh Attempt To Urgently Procure Minesweepers
https://www.overtdefense.com/2021/09/17/india-makes-fresh-attempt-urgently-procure-minesweepers/
Strategic Analysis: Bangladesh Air Force reaches for the skies
https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2021/09/16/strategic-analysis-bangladesh-air-force-reaches-for-the-skies
US, Iran, Israel nuke standoff, everyone blinks - now what? - analysis
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/us-iran-israel-nuke-standoff-everyone-blinks-now-what-analysis-679648
Iran angling for invite to Chinese-led security pact after years of waiting
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/16/iran-angling-invite-chinese-led-security-pact-afte/
Former Iraqi politician warns of Iran using Iraq as ‘a way station for weapons transport’
https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/former-iraqi-politician-warns-of-iran-using-iraq-as-a-way-station-for-weapons-transport/article_98947138-59d2-5d8a-8f68-b79fbbd28f89.html
7-hour Iraq firefight sees 4 Marine Raiders receive Bronze Stars with ‘V’
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2021/09/17/7-hour-iraq-firefight-sees-4-marine-raiders-receive-bronze-stars-with-v/
Washington, Baghdad agree to reduce US troops in Iraq
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/washington-baghdad-agree-to-reduce-us-troops-in-iraq/2367592
List Of Coalition UAV Losses During The Yemeni Civil War
https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/09/coalition-uav-losses-during-yemeni.html
At Least 50 Killed In Yemen Clashes: Military Sources
https://www.barrons.com/amp/news/at-least-50-killed-in-yemen-clashes-military-sources-01631787309
Forget The A-10: The Bayraktar Akıncı Flying Tank Destroyer Has Arrived
https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/09/forget-a-10-bayraktar-aknc-flying-tank.html
Turkey faces gathering storm in Syria
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2021/09/turkey-faces-gathering-storm-syria
Attack on gas line leaves Syrian capital with no electricity
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/attack-on-gas-line-leaves-syrian-capital-with-no-electricity-679697
Hezbollah Is Trying to Be Lebanon’s Savior; As the country’s economic desperation grows, the Shiite sectarian group is promising to provide for anyone in need.
https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/09/17/hezbollah-is-trying-to-be-lebanons-savior/
Iran's fuel shipments violate Lebanon's sovereignty -PM
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-fuel-shipments-violate-lebanons-sovereignty-pm-2021-09-17/
Israel won’t interfere with Hezbollah-run oil shipments from Iran to Lebanon
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-wont-interfere-with-hezbollah-run-oil-shipments-from-iran-to-lebanon/
Israel Isn’t Strong Enough to Attack Iran
https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/09/17/israel-isnt-strong-enough-to-attack-iran/
Rafael showcases Drone Dome
https://www.armyrecognition.com/dsei_2021_news_official_land_zone_publication_online_show_daily/dsei_2021_rafael_showcases_drone_dome.html
Nine Killed, 23 Injured in Nigerian Air Strike
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/09/17/nine-killed-injured-nigeria/
Hundreds of aid trucks 'not returned' from Ethiopia's Tigray region, says UN
https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20210917-hundreds-of-aid-trucks-not-returned-from-ethiopia-s-tigray-region-says-un
Go Ballistic: Tigray’s Forgotten Missile War With Ethiopia and Eritrea
https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/09/go-ballistic-tigrays-forgotten-missile.html
Fire destroys several hundred military vehicles at Wallmansthal
https://www.defenceweb.co.za/sa-defence/sa-defence-sa-defence/fire-destroys-several-hundred-military-vehicles-at-wallmansthal/
Joint military drill to kick off in Ukraine as Congress seeks air defense boost for the country
https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/dsei/2021/09/17/joint-military-drill-to-kick-off-in-ukraine-as-congress-seeks-an-air-defense-boost-for-the-country/
Russia might buy the Checkmate fighter
http://alert5.com/2021/09/18/russia-might-buy-the-checkmate-fighter/
New Russian S-500 Air Defense System Enters Service
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/09/17/russian-s500-system-enters-service/
UAV Factory unveils Penguin C Mk2 VTOL drone system
https://www.armyrecognition.com/dsei_2021_news_official_land_zone_publication_online_show_daily/dsei_2021_uav_factory_unveils_penguin_c_mk2_vtol_drone_system.html
Robotics Manufacturer Debuts New Unmanned Vehicle Concept
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/9/17/dsei-news-robotics-manufacturer-debuts-new-unmanned-vehicle-concept
Leonardo and Northrop Grumman team for VTOL work
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/leonardo-and-northrop-grumman-team-for-vtol-work/
Afghanistan 'disaster' calls for 'outspoken debate within NATO': German MEP David McAllister
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/talking-europe/20210917-afghanistan-disaster-calls-for-outspoken-debate-within-nato-german-mep-david-mcallister
Afghan chaos leads to resignations and reshuffling — in Europe, but not in Washington
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/09/17/afghan-europe-sigrid-kaag/
Europe’s first Multidomain Task Force tests high-altitude balloons for targeting in Norway
https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/dsei/2021/09/17/europes-first-multidomain-task-force-tests-high-altitude-balloons-for-targeting-in-norway/
Germans See Russian Meddling in Tight Election Intensifying
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-17/germans-see-russian-meddling-in-tight-election-intensifying
France recalls its ambassadors to US and Australia in submarine deal backlash
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210917-france-recalls-its-ambassadors-to-us-and-australia-in-submarine-deal-backlash
Secret talks and a hidden agenda: Behind the US Defence deal that France called a ‘betrayal’
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/secret-talks-and-a-hidden-agenda-behind-the-us-defense-deal-that-france-called-a-betrayal/articleshow/86312161.cms
Why the French are so furious at the Biden administration over a derailed submarine deal
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/why-the-french-are-so-furious-at-the-biden-administration-over-a-derailed-submarine-deal/ar-AAOxUz0
France seeks to limit financial hit from submarine fiasco
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business-daily/20210916-france-seeks-to-limit-financial-hit-from-submarine-fiasco
UK’s future force to lean heavily into robotics, AI and hybrid power
https://www.c4isrnet.com/digital-show-dailies/dsei/2021/09/16/uks-future-force-to-lean-heavily-into-robotics-ai-and-hybrid-power/
British military intel chief has ‘ambitious plans’ for automation
https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/2021/09/16/british-military-intel-chief-has-ambitious-plans-for-automation/
Raytheon, AEUK to demonstrate autonomous mine warfare system to Royal Navy
https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/dsei-2021/2021/09/dsei-2021-raytheon-aeuk-to-demonstrate-autonomous-mine-warfare-system-to-royal-navy/
RAF Reports Progress on New Medium-Class Protector Drone
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/9/17/dsei-news-raf-reports-progress-on-new-medium-class-protector-drone
UK Starts Work On A New Nuclear Submarine Right After Australia Says It's Looking To Buy
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42418/uk-starts-work-on-a-new-nuclear-submarine-right-after-australia-says-its-looking-to-buy
UK Awards Laser Weapon Experimental Contracts
https://breakingdefense.com/2021/09/uk-awards-laser-weapon-experimental-contracts/
CAMM to up firepower for Type 45 Destroyers
https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/dsei-2021/2021/09/dsei-2021-camm-to-up-firepower-for-type-45-destroyers/
Saab Demos New Assault Ship for Royal Marines
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/9/17/dsei-news-saab-demos-new-assault-ship-for-royal-marines
British, Italian F-35s to get new missile types
https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/dsei/2021/09/16/british-italian-f-35s-to-get-new-missile-types/
Argentina to purchase JF-17 ‘Thunder’ jets from Pakistan
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/argentina-to-purchase-jf-17-thunder-jets-from-pakistan/
China bolstering presence in South China Sea — US think tank
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/09/17/2127665/china-bolstering-presence-south-china-sea-us-think-tank
How Chinese Strategists Think AI Will Power a Military Leap Ahead
https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2021/09/how-chinese-strategists-think-ai-will-power-military-leap-ahead/185409/
China: Intimidation Escalation
https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/china/articles/20210917.aspx
China enters Taiwan air defence zone a day after military budget boost
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-enters-taiwan-air-defence-zone-day-after-military-budget-boost-2021-09-17/
Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center: Construction Activity Near ELWR
https://www.38north.org/2021/09/yongbyon-nuclear-research-center-construction-activity-near-elwr/
North Korea rebukes 'double-dealing' US after missile launch
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210917-north-korea-rebukes-double-dealing-us-after-missile-launch
It’s the Launcher, Not the Missile: Initial Evaluation of North Korea’s Rail-Mobile Missile Launches
https://www.38north.org/2021/09/its-the-launcher-not-the-missile-initial-evaluation-of-north-koreas-rail-mobile-missile-launches/
South Korea Developing Advanced Military Robots and Stealth Drones
https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2021/09/south-korea-developing-advanced-military-robots-and-stealth-drones.html
Myanmar’s All-Out War in the Making
https://thediplomat.com/2021/09/myanmars-all-out-war-in-the-making/
The Grand Alliance to Contain China: Will It Work?
https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2021/09/15/the-grand-alliance-to-contain-china-n1479171
Australia To Buy Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, Will Get At Least Eight Nuclear Submarines
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42408/australia-to-buy-tomahawk-cruise-missiles-will-get-at-least-eight-nuclear-submarines
Why Did Australia Not Consider French Nuclear Submarines?
https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30458/Why_Did_Australia_Not_Consider_French_Nuclear_Submarines_#.YUV04X1lBPY
French Attack Boat Design, Costs Opened Door to Nuclear Australian Sub Says Expert
https://news.usni.org/2021/09/16/french-attack-boat-design-costs-opened-door-to-nuclear-australian-sub-says-expert
Expert on Aus-N Sub's Broader Build & Regional Uncertainties
http://gentleseas.blogspot.com/2021/09/expert-on-aus-n-subs-broader-build.html
Australia Needs Nuclear Sub for ‘Regional Superiority’ Defense Minister Says; More U.S. Forces Will Operate in Australia in the Future
https://news.usni.org/2021/09/17/australia-needs-nuclear-sub-for-regional-superiority-defense-minister-says-more-u-s-forces-will-operate-in-australia-in-the-future
The Strategic Symbolism of Australia’s Nuclear Subs
https://thediplomat.com/2021/09/the-strategic-symbolism-of-australias-nuclear-subs/
The Air Force’s Software Chief Resigns as Pentagon Takes Control of Millions of IP Addresses
https://sofrep.com/news/the-air-forces-software-chief-resigns-as-pentagon-takes-control-of-millions-of-ip-addresses/
DoD Buys Two New Supercomputers That Rank Among Its Most Powerful Ever
https://breakingdefense.com/2021/09/dod-buys-two-new-supercomputers-that-rank-among-its-most-powerful-ever/
Tucson Mystery Drone Had Rotors According To Border Patrol Helicopter Aircrew's Emails
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42404/tucson-mystery-drone-had-rotors-according-to-border-patrol-helicopter-aircrews-emails
Army finally reveals why a soldier is being court-martialed for a mysterious firefight in Syria
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-syria-robert-nicoson-court-marti/
Russian-Made Mi-17 Helicopter Flown By Secretive U.S. Unit Lands In Farmer's Field
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42409/russian-made-mi-17-helicopter-flown-by-secretive-u-s-group-lands-in-farmers-field
Aerospace & Defense Roundup: September 16
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/z/aerospace-defense-roundup-september-16
Damaged B-2 Moved To A Hangar Days After Skidding Off Runway, Airspace Restriction Lifted
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42423/damaged-b-2-moved-to-a-hangar-days-after-skidding-off-runway
Biological Deterrence for the Shadow War
https://warontherocks.com/2021/09/biological-deterrence-for-the-shadow-war/
Behold F-117s On Their Historic Deployment To Fresno In These Stunning Shots
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42410/behold-f-117s-on-their-historic-deployment-to-fresno-in-these-stunning-shots
SPACECOM Needs More Data, Sensors To Track On-Orbit Threats
https://breakingdefense.com/2021/09/spacecom-needs-more-data-sensors-to-track-on-orbit-threats/
Laflamme Aero and General Dynamics showcase LX300 unmanned helicopter
https://www.armyrecognition.com/dsei_2021_news_official_land_zone_publication_online_show_daily/dsei_2021_laflamme_aero_and_general_dynamics_showcase_lx300_unmanned_helicopter.html
Soldiers Could Shoot ‘Rambo’-Style With Elbit Systems’ Smart Assault Rifle Tech
https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2021/09/17/soldiers-could-shoot-rambo-style-with-elbit-systems-smart-assault-rifle-tech/
Don’t call it a landmine. Soldiers test suitcase-sized tank killer
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2021/09/16/dont-call-it-a-landmine-soldiers-test-a-suitcase-size-tank-killer/
The Marines Are Looking for a Few Older People
https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2021/09/marines-are-looking-few-older-people/185410/
The Air Force tried to kill the A-10 by clipping its wings and starving it of parts
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-a-10-warthog-retirement-date/
General Atomics eyes Arctic Circle operations with MQ-9A ‘Big Wing’ demo
https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/general-atomics-eyes-arctic-circle-operations-with-mq-9a-big-wing-demo/145508.article
Air Force begins construction of simulation and wargaming facility for space and lasers
https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/space/2021/09/16/air-force-begins-construction-of-simulation-and-wargaming-facility-for-space-and-lasers/
Is this the technology that will define 6th generation fighters?
https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/is-this-the-technology-that-will-define-6th-generation-fighters/
Lockheed Is Bringing Back The Airbus A330 Tanker To Compete Against Boeing
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42417/lockheed-is-bringing-back-the-airbus-a330-tanker-to-compete-against-boeing
In Forbes: An Irked Senator Roger Wicker Goes “On Record” Over The Coast Guard
http://nextnavy.com/in-forbes-senator-roger-wicker-goes-on-record-over-the-coast-guard/
Procurement decision for powerful Navy jammer heads to court
https://www.c4isrnet.com/electronic-warfare/2021/09/16/procurement-decision-for-powerful-navy-jammer-heads-to-court/
Navy eyes advanced minesweeping sensor payload using high-temperature superconducting magnetic materials
https://www.militaryaerospace.com/sensors/article/14210402/minesweeping-sensor-hightemperature-superconducting
Salvage Ship, Sonar Scanning Pacific Waters for MH-60S Helicopter in Fatal Mishap
https://news.usni.org/2021/09/17/salvage-ship-sonar-scanning-pacific-waters-for-mh-60s-helicopter-in-fatal-mishap
The Babel Ray
https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htiw/articles/20210917.aspx
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