In the Taliban’s Afghanistan, Signs of a Return to Hard-line Islamic Rule
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/in-the-taliban-s-afghanistan-signs-of-a-return-to-hard-line-islamic-rule/vi-AAPcfKy
Sirajuddin Haqqani’s Ministry of Interior has begun issuing Afghan passports
https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2021/10/sirajuddin-haqqanis-ministry-of-interior-has-begun-issuing-afghan-passports.php
The IS group has grown into Taliban’s ‘greatest challenge’ in Afghanistan
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20211006-the-is-group-has-grown-into-taliban-s-greatest-challenge-in-afghanistan
Gun dealers selling American weapons seized by Taliban from Afghan soldiers: report
https://thehill.com/policy/international/575514-gun-dealers-selling-american-weapons-seized-by-taliban-from-afghan
DISPATCH: Newly Appointed Taliban Official Claims Role in Extortion 17 Shootdown
https://coffeeordie.com/taliban-claim-extortion-17/
U.S. watchdog will look into allegations Afghan's Ghani took money from country
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-watchdog-will-look-into-allegations-afghans-ghani-took-money-country-2021-10-06/
Pakistan army replaces ISI chief in surprise reshuffle
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-army-transfers-isi-chief-lt-gen-hameed-as-peshawar-corps-commander-in-surprise-reshuffle/articleshow/86809920.cms
Iran’s Armed-Drone Prowess Reshapes Security in Middle East
https://www.wsj.com/articles/irans-armed-drone-prowess-reshapes-security-in-middle-east-11633530266
Iran suspected behind cyberattack on Mideast aerospace, telecom firms
https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-suspected-behind-cyberattack-on-mideast-aerospace-telecom-firms/
You've been hacked: How Dubai ruler’s eavesdropping was uncovered
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/youve-been-hacked-how-dubai-rulers-eavesdropping-was-uncovered-2021-10-06/
The American Deconfliction Disadvantage: Ankara’s Drone Campaign in Syria and Iraq
https://warontherocks.com/2021/10/the-american-deconfliction-disadvantage-ankaras-drone-campaign-in-syria-and-iraq/
3rd tanker of Hezbollah-run Iranian oil reaches Syria en route to Lebanon
https://www.timesofisrael.com/3rd-tanker-of-hezbollah-run-iranian-oil-reaches-syria-en-route-to-lebanon/
Interpol faces criticism for allowing Syria to rejoin its network
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/05/interpol-faces-criticism-allowing-syria-rejoin-network
Lebanon receives ‘Little Bird' helos
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/air-platforms/latest/lebanon-receives-little-bird-helos
IDF chief vows Israel will further target Iran, including its nuclear program
https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-chief-vows-israel-will-further-target-iran-including-its-nuclear-program/
Algerian Navy Super Lynx helicopters and Kilo submarines allegedly chase away Israeli Dolphin submarine spying near Algeria’s territorial waters
https://theaviationgeekclub.com/algerian-navy-super-lynx-helicopters-and-kilo-submarines-allegedly-chase-away-israeli-dolphin-submarine-spying-near-algerias-territorial-waters/
What we know about the incident with an Israeli submarine
https://www.menadefense.net/algeria/what-we-know-about-the-incident-with-an-israeli-submarine/
Mali: Gold Fever
https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/mali/articles/20211006.aspx
UAE Combat Drones Break Cover In Ethiopia
https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/10/uae-combat-drones-break-cover-in.html
Emirati Small Arms in Ethiopia
https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/10/emirati-small-arms-in-ethiopia.html
Russia Developing Unmanned Flame-Throwing Systems
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/10/06/russia-flame-throwing-systems/
Russian film crew in orbit to make first movie in space
https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-science-business-kazakhstan-anton-shkaplerov-aca1f3fac57a8033473d20fca577d628
Russia tells its space reporters to stop reporting on the space program
https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/10/russia-tells-its-space-reporters-to-stop-reporting-on-the-space-program/
Russia's rising young Communists pose an unexpected new threat to Putin’s grip
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/russia-elections-communists-putin-kremlin/2021/10/05/b1f12acc-1c97-11ec-bea8-308ea134594f_story.html
Russia Furious as U.S. Demands Answers Over Alexei Navalny Poisoning
https://www.newsweek.com/russia-furious-us-demands-answers-alexei-navalny-poisoning-1636055
Nato expels eight members of Russia’s mission for spying
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/06/nato-expels-eight-members-of-russias-mission-for-spying
Turkmenistan’s Parade Analysis: What’s New?
https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/10/turkmenistans-parade-analysis-whats-new.html
Second Polish Air Force F-35 base named
https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/swidwin-will-be-the-second-polish-f-35-base
Estonia eyes artillery, missile defense, drones in modernization drive
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2021/10/05/estonia-eyes-artillery-missile-defense-drones-in-modernization-drive/
Estonia Selects Blue Spear Anti-Ship Missile for Coastal Batteries
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/10/estonia-selects-blue-spear-anti-ship-missile-for-coastal-batteries/
UK convenes top defense official to fix – or end – the Army’s Ajax vehicle program
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2021/10/05/uk-convenes-top-defense-official-to-fix-or-end-the-armys-ajax-vehicle-program/
‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 2 Episode 3
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/the-osint-bunker-season-2-episode-3/
Chinese still deployed at 3 air bases facing Ladakh, building infra: IAF chief
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/indian-air-force-vr-chaudhari-pakistan-china-lac-7553184/
Is the US sleepwalking towards war with China?
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/is-the-us-sleepwalking-towards-war-with-china/
Tensions flare as Chinese flights near Taiwan intensify
https://apnews.com/article/tensions-flare-chinese-flights-near-taiwan-02b30ed449f663cf53ef0782482e35e9
What people are missing about China's incursions into the Taiwan Strait
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/what-people-are-missing-about-china-s-incursions-into-the-taiwan-strait/ar-AAPbtSr
China could be ready to mount a 'full-scale' invasion of Taiwan by 2025, island's defense minister says
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/06/asia/taiwan-defense-minister-china-attack-intl-hnk/index.html
Taiwan: US Recent Words Mask Underlying Policies
https://gentleseas.blogspot.com/2021/10/taiwan-us-recent-words-mask-underlying.html
Taiwan defense minister says long-range cruise missile still in development
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4307537
French senators arrive in Taiwan amid tensions with China
https://apnews.com/article/business-tsai-ing-wen-china-taiwan-15f6d31b13ea8e50f7ff11b15934e409
South Korea promotes KF-21 “Hawk” indigenous fighter with new video
https://defence-blog.com/south-korea-promotes-kf-21-hawk-indigenous-fighter-with-new-video/
First Japan-UK submarine warfare exercise held with China in its sights
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3151396/first-japan-uk-submarine-warfare-exercise-held-china-its-sights
Honda Launches R&D Programs Geared Toward eVTOL, Smallsat Launchers
https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/emerging-technologies/honda-launches-rd-programs-geared-toward-evtol-smallsat-launchers
These Images Of Aussie C-17s Flying Among Skyscrapers In Brisbane Are The Best We've Ever Seen
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42637/these-images-of-aussie-c-17s-flying-among-skyscrapers-in-brisbane-are-the-best-weve-ever-seen
Australian Army soldiers trial e-bikes for stealthy reconnaissance missions
https://defbrief.com/2021/10/06/australian-army-soldiers-trial-e-bikes-for-stealthy-reconnaissance-missions/
Captured, Killed or Compromised: C.I.A. Losing Dozens of Informants
https://www.realcleardefense.com/2021/10/06/captured_killed_or_compromised_cia_losing_dozens_of_informants_797676.html
Were the Cuban ‘Sonic Attack’ Victims Actually Poisoned?
https://www.thedailybeast.com/were-the-cuban-sonic-attack-victims-actually-poisoned
NSA director expects to be facing ransomware attacks 'every single day' in five years
https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/575386-nsa-director-expects-to-be-facing-ransomware-attacks-every-single-day-in?rl=1
Pentagon Begins ‘Continuous Vetting’ of All Troops for Insider Threats, Extremism; Social Media May Come Next
https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2021/10/pentagon-begins-continuous-vetting-all-troops-insider-threats-extremism-social-media-may-come-next/185876/
Marine jailed for viral video criticizing Afghanistan withdrawal released from brig
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2021/10/05/Stuart-Scheller-Marine-jailed-criticizing-Afghanistan-withdrawal-released-brig/8961633479503/
Someone hijacked a Navy warship’s Facebook account so they could livestream ‘Age of Empires’
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/uss-kidd-facebook-account-hacked-age-of-empires/
U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Crashes in Death Valley: Pilot Ejects Safely.
https://theaviationist.com/2021/10/06/usn-f-18f-crash-death-valley/
Electric Vehicles for the Military Still a Pipedream
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/10/6/electric-vehicles-for-the-military-still-a-pipedream
See Inside DARPA's Incredible Subterranean Finals Course
https://spectrum.ieee.org/darpa-subt-finals-slideshow
State Department discloses number of nukes in US stockpile
https://apnews.com/article/nuclear-weapons-92aba763bfa9c19dcc912af7a1eefe75
Army Investing in Hybrid Power Microgrids
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/10/5/army-investing-in-hybrid-power-microgrids
Report: US Army could field two new vertical lift aircraft if service lives within its means
https://www.defensenews.com/land/2021/10/06/report-us-army-can-field-two-new-vertical-lift-aircraft-if-service-lives-within-its-means/
US Army launches Chinook Block 2 production
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/air-platforms/latest/us-army-launches-chinook-block-2-production
Computerized Rifle Sights To Be Tested By Navy And Marines For Drone Defense
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42636/marines-and-navy-to-test-computerized-sights-on-rifles-to-help-defend-against-drones
F-35A Completes Final Inert Drop Test Of New B61-12 Nuclear Bomb
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42639/f-35a-completes-final-drop-test-of-new-b61-12-nuclear-bomb
Top Gun Challenge Continues
https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htmurph/articles/20211006.aspx
Navy secretary’s new strategic guidance focuses on deterring China from invading Taiwan
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/10/05/navy-secretarys-new-strategic-guidance-focuses-on-deterring-china-from-invading-taiwan/
The Navy's Last Conventionally Powered Aircraft Carriers Have Been Sold For Literal Pennies
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42643/the-navys-last-conventionally-powered-aircraft-carriers-have-been-sold-for-literal-pennies
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