Military History | How To Make War | Wars Around the World Rules of Use How to Behave on an Internet Forum
Dirty Little Links Discussion Board
   Return to Topic Page
Subject: News Links.
esmoore5    2/20/2013 12:25:18 PM
Having trouble posting on the "No more Dirty Little Links?" thread, which has gotten a bit long anyway. So I'll see if starting a new thread helps. Links for 2-20-2013: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.aviation.military/browse_thread/thread/f11fe00dbe6a6dcb?hl=en#
 
Quote    Reply

Show Only Poster Name and Title     Newest to Oldest
esmoore5    Links for 3-11-2014.   3/11/2014 1:32:40 PM
 
Quote    Reply

esmoore5    Links for 3-12-2014.    3/12/2014 12:41:07 PM
 
Quote    Reply

esmoore5    Links for 3-13-2014.    3/13/2014 12:51:35 PM
 
Quote    Reply

esmoore5    Links for 3-14-2014. (Part 1)   3/14/2014 10:12:04 PM
Having trouble posting to USENET, so I'll try dumping the links here.
 
=====================================================
 
Leading Afghan Presidential Candidate Vows To Sign U.S. Pact:
http://www.rferl.org/content/abdullah-afghanistan-us-bsa-election/25296088.html
 

Nearly two dozen killed in attacks across Pakistan despite talks:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/14/us-pakistan-attacks-idUSBREA2D0Q920140314

 
U.S. Must Demolish Thousands of Its Vehicles in Afghanistan:
http://www.dodbuzz.com/2014/03/14/u-s-must-demolish-thousands-of-its-vehicles-in-afghanistan/
 

British Reapers Pass 50000 Combat Flight Hours:
http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/152397/british-reapers-pass-50%2C000-combat-flight-hours.html
 

U.S. Commander Says More Focus On Haqqani Militants:
http://www.rferl.org/content/united-states-afghanistan-haqqani-/25296391.html
 


 
 

Saudis hardened by wars in Syria, Iraq join al Qaeda in Yemen:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/14/us-yemen-security-qaeda-idUSBREA2D0XO20140314
 
 



Turkey threatens retaliation if historic Syria tomb attacked:
http://news.yahoo.com/turkey-threatens-retaliation-historic-syria-tomb-attacked-150749573.html
 



Hezbollah close to cutting off key route for Syrian rebels, refugees:
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Security-Watch/2014/0314/Hezbollah-close-to-cutting-off-key-route-for-Syrian-rebels-refugees
 

Al-Qaida splinter group in Syria pulls out of two provinces:
http://www.haaretz.com/news/middle-east/1.579901
 

Al Nusrah Front, Free Syrian Army launch joint operation:
http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2014/03/al_nusrah_front_free_1.php
 
 
 


Yakhont Threatens Israeli Gas:
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htsurf/articles/20140314.aspx
 
 


 
Tanker coming from Libyan rebel port entered Egyptian waters:
http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33999:tanker-coming-from-libyan-rebel-port-entered-egyptian-waters&catid=51:Sea&Itemid=106
 


Suspected extremists attack northern Nigeria city:
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AF_NIGERIA_VIOLENCE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2014-03-14-09-18-28
 


French air strikes kill wanted Islamist militant 'Red Beard' in Mali:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/14/us-mali-islamists-idUSBREA2D0QQ20140314
 


Madagascan Air Force Tetras crash kills two:
http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33996:madagascan-air-force-tetras-crash-kills-two&catid=35:Aerospace&Itemid=107
 


Somalia: Take Whatever You Can Get Any Way You Can:
http://www.strategypage.com/qnd/somalia/articles/20140314.aspx
 


At genocide trial, Rwandan ex-intel chief defiant:
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_FRANCE_RWANDA_GENOCIDE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2014-03-14-10-44-55
 
 


 

MAP: Here's Why Ukraine Fears A Russian Invasion:
http://www.businessinsider.com/map-heres-why-ukraine-fears-a-russian-invasion-2014-3
 

After Ukraine Protest, Radical Group Eyes Power:
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ukraine-protest-radical-group-eyes-power-22909165
 

Russia ships troops into Ukraine, repeats invasion threat:
http://news.msn.com/world/russia-ships-troops-into-ukraine-repeats-invasion-threat
 

Cornered Crimean commander begs superiors for help:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/cornered-crimean-commander-begs-superiors-for-help/story-e6frg6so-1226855179450
 

Russia Warns It Is Ready To Place Eastern Ukraine 'Under Its Protection':
http://www.businessinsider.com/russia-warns-eastern-ukraine-over-riots-2014-3

 
Russia issues warning after fatal clashes in Ukraine city of Donetsk:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/14/russia-warning-fatal-clashes-ukraine-donetsk-protect-compatriots
 

Russia brings trucks, armor into Ukraine's Crimea by ship:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/14/us-ukraine-crisis-russia-military-idUSBREA2D0G520140314
 

The Kremlin And Russia's Central Bank Hit By Powerful Cyber Attacks:
http://www.businessinsider.com/kremlin-and-central-bank-cyber-attacks-2014-3
 


 
 
Quote    Reply

esmoore5    Links for 3-14-2014. (Part 2)   3/14/2014 10:14:08 PM
U.S. Balks at Ukraine Military-Aid Request:
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304914904579437523037894270?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304914904579437523037894270.html
 

After Crimea, wary Eastern Europe asks: who's next:
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_UKRAINES_NEIGHBORS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2014-03-14-10-53-00
 

Russia: Reserve the right to intervene in Ukraine:
http://news.yahoo.com/russia-intervene-ukraine-111344849.html
 

Ukraine Says 80,000 Russian Soldiers And 270 Tanks Are Threatening A 'Full-
Scale Invasion':
http://www.businessinsider.com/russian-troop-buildup-near-ukrainian-border-2014-3
 

Russia says intercepted US drone over Crimea: arms group:
http://news.yahoo.com/russia-says-intercepted-us-drone-over-crimea-arms-180430584.html
 


Former Soviet satellites sign joint military pact:
http://www.centnews.com/Politics/Former-Soviet-satellites-sign-joint-military-pact/S-2014-03-14/45516.html
 


UK holds cyberwar game in Churchill's WW2 bunker:
http://news.yahoo.com/uk-holds-cyberwar-game-churchills-ww2-bunker-144354673--finance.html
 


Saab reveals full Gripen E design, cost savings:
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/saab-reveals-full-gripen-e-design-cost-savings-396977/
 


Spain, Morocco break up jihadist recruitment cell, arrest 7:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/14/spain-morocco-break-jihadist-recruitment-cell-arre/
 


Report on KC-135 crash in Kyrgyzstan released:
http://alert5.com/2014/03/14/report-on-kc-135-crash-in-kyrgyzstan-released/
 


Russia to build unmanned airships for Arctic military patrols:
http://www.janes.com/article/35324/russia-to-build-unmanned-airships-for-arctic-military-patrols
 


Why Russia calls a limited nuclear strike "de-escalation":
http://thebulletin.org/why-russia-calls-limited-nuclear-strike-de-escalation
 

 
 
Philippines offers U.S. forces access to military bases:
http://news.msn.com/world/philippines-offers-us-forces-access-to-military-bases
 

Philippines Drops Food to Troops After China 'Blockade':
http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140313/DEFREG03/303130028/Philippines-Drops-Food-Troops-After-China-Blockade-
 

Analysis: China Backs Manila Into Corner; Limited Options for US:
http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140314/DEFREG03/303140016/Analysis-China-Backs-Manila-Into-Corner-Limited-Options-US
 


Clock’s Ticking—Taiwan Could Resist a Chinese Invasion for Just One Month:
https://medium.com/war-is-boring/f7d8cb6d41b6
 


Exclusive: Radar data suggests missing Malaysia plane deliberately flown way
off course - sources:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/14/us-malaysia-airlines-radar-exclusive-idUSBREA2D0DG20140314
 

Bermuda Triangle theories, elaborate plots, and false leads fuel online
speculation about lost airliner:
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Latest-News-Wires/2014/0314/Bermuda-Triangle-theories-elaborate-plots-and-false-leads-fuel-online-speculation-about-lost-airliner
 


JUPITR program takes shape on Korean Peninsula:
http://www.defencetalk.com/jupitr-program-takes-shape-on-korean-peninsula-59021/
 


Taiwan; Navy christens stealth missile corvette:
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2014/03/15/2003585674
 
 


 
A Close Look at the NSA’s Most Powerful Internet Attack Tool:
http://www.wired.com/opinion/2014/03/quantum/
 

Air Force Nuclear Crews Bungled Tests Even Worse Than Thought, With More
Evidence Of Cheating:
http://www.businessinsider.com/air-force-nuke-report-2014-3
 

Air Force Updates F-15 Fleet’s Radars, Sensors:
http://www.dodbuzz.com/2014/03/13/air-force-updates-f-15-fleets-radars-sensors/
 

USAF delays LRSO again, this time by three years:
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usaf-delays-lrso-again-this-time-by-three-years-396997/
 

Pentagon boosting its push for underwater drones:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/nation/2014/03/13/pentagon-upward-falling-payloads/6371505/
 
Quote    Reply

esmoore5    Links for 3-15-2014. (Part 1)   3/15/2014 10:46:14 PM
US Goes High-Tech to Help Oversee Afghan Aid Work:

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/us-high-tech-oversee-afghan-aid-work-22923329



Doctor who helped CIA find Osama Bin Laden has sentenced reduced:

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2014/03/15/Doctor-who-helped-CIA-find-Osama-Bin-Laden-has-sentenced-reduced/UPI-62231394915813/




At least 18 tribesmen abducted from Peshawar outskirts:

https://www.dawn.com/news/1093320/at-least-18-tribesmen-abducted-from-peshawar-outskirts



Karzai’s parting shot: Afghanistan doesn’t need U.S. troops:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/15/karzai-says-afghanistan-doesnt-need-us-troops/



Karzai: Parts of Pakistani government aid terrorists:

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2014/03/15/Karzai-Parts-of-Pakistani-government-aid-terrorists/UPI-52241394913023/



Review board rules against Guantanamo detainee:

http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2014/03/review_board_rules_a.php



Outsider Gets No. 2 Al Qaeda Post, a First for Terror Group:

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/outsider-gets-no-2-al-qaeda-post-first-terror-group-n53271



Army commander criticises 'inadequate' Afghanistan kit:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/10699623/Army-commander-criticises-inadequate-Afghanistan-kit.html








Iran: Sabotage uncovered at nuclear facility:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/15/iran-sabotage-uncovered-nuclear-facility/



Iranian Navy to take delivery of new submarine:

http://www.tehrantimes.com/politics/114732-iranian-navy-to-take-delivery-of-new-submarine-



The Iranian UAV Industry is Booming:

http://www.israeldefense.com/?CategoryID=483&ArticleID=2809







SYRIAN CIVIL WAR: 3 Years, 146,000 Dead, And No End In Sight:

http://www.businessinsider.com/syrian-four-years-2014-3



Syrian Forces Enter Last Rebel Bastion Near Lebanese Border:

http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-syrian-forces-enter-rebel-stronghold-near-lebanese-border/1871838.html



United by Fear: Life Under Militants More Radical Than Al Qaeda:

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/united-fear-life-under-militants-more-radical-al-qaeda-n46086







Israel's options in Gaza limited as neither side has appetite for escalating
hostilities:

http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Israels-options-limited-as-neither-side-has-appetite-for-escalating-hostilities-345360







Egypt militant group says founder killed in bomb accident:

http://news.yahoo.com/egypt-militant-group-says-founder-killed-bomb-accident-182339256.html





Libyan port rebels say ready for talks, demand Tripoli suspend offensive:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/15/us-libya-oil-idUSBREA2E0IA20140315



Tanker of suspected stolen Libyan oil spotted off Cyprus:

http://cyprus-mail.com/2014/03/15/tanker-of-suspected-stolen-libyan-oil-spotted-off-cyprus/





The U.S. Military Is Back in Somalia, Sort of:

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/4b2f826f5c08



Whoops! Somali terrorist kills self early with accidental detonation:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/15/somali-suicide-bomber-kills-self/




Former Rwandan intelligence official convicted in France:

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2014/03/15/Former-Rwandan-intelligence-official-convicted-in-France/UPI-83691394907440/





Kidnapping Resurgent in Gulf of Guinea Piracy:

http://news.usni.org/2014/03/14/kidnapping-resurgent-gulf-guinea-piracy








Russia vetoes UN resolution on Crimea's future:

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/UN_UNITED_NATIONS_UKRAINE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2014-03-15-14-39-43



Russia Hammers Ukraine With Massive Cyber-Attack:

http://www.businessinsider.com/russia-cyberattack-ukraine-2014-3



Kremlin gets DDoS’d by Anonymous Caucasus:

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/03/kremlin-gets-ddosd-by-anonymous-caucasus/



Ukraine crisis triggers Russia's biggest anti-Putin protest in two years:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/15/ukraine-crisis-russia-rallies-idUSL6N0MC0JC20140315



Russia's Special Ops Invasion of Ukraine Has Begun:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/03/15/russian-commandos-invade-ukraine.html




 
Quote    Reply

esmoore5    Links for 3-15-2014. (Part 2)   3/15/2014 10:50:37 PM
Ukraine says Russian forces backed by helicopter gunships move outside Crimea:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/15/ukraine-russian-forces-backed-helicopter-gunships-/




Pentagon Denies Downed U.S. Drone Report in Crimea:

http://defensetech.org/2014/03/14/pentagon-denies-downed-u-s-drone-report-in-crimea/



As Ukraine crisis simmers, U.S. transport planes heading to Poland:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/14/ukraine-crisis-simmers-us-transport-planes-heading/



RAF spy plane to monitor Ukraine crisis:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10688862/RAF-spy-plane-to-monitor-Ukraine-crisis.html



American senators meet with Ukrainian leaders in Kiev to discuss aid:

http://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-american-senators-meet-ukraine-leaders-20140315,0,5795634.story



U.S. destroyer to conduct more drills in Black Sea amid Crimea crisis:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/15/us-ukraine-crisis-truxtun-idUSBREA2E0N820140315




3,500th export Mi-17 rolls off assembly line:

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2014/03/14/3500th-export-Mi-17-rolls-off-assembly-line/UPI-77401394802125/




Soviet Super-Sub Was a Dead Fish in Combat:

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/e6d2bddef5eb




New Gripen Aims For Low Cost, High Capability:

http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_03_17_2014_p28-671785.xml&p=1







Chinese Data Theft Could Be 'Disastrous' For The US Military's Most Expensive
Fighter Jet:

http://www.businessinsider.com/stolen-f-35-technology-used-china-fighter-2014-3




Taiwan Receives First ‘Carrier Killer’ Ship:

http://thediplomat.com/2014/03/taiwan-receives-first-carrier-killer-ship/




MH370 Deliberately Diverted - Malaysian PM:

http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_03_15_2014_p0-672975.xml



Hijacked Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 shadowed other airliners to escape
detection?:

http://theaviationist.com/2014/03/15/mh370-shadowed-other-planes/

 

The status of Project 310:

http://www.informationdissemination.net/2014/03/the-status-of-project-310.html









Boeing, L-3 complete modernization of CF-188 aircraft:

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2014/03/12/Boeing-L-3-complete-modernization-of-CF-188-aircraft/UPI-25851394645204/







Army Officer Freaks Out Thousands Of Government Employees With Cybersecurity
Test:

http://www.businessinsider.com/army-phishing-exercise-2014-3



'Inglourious Basterd' of WWII deserves MoH, group says:

http://www.armytimes.com/article/20140315/NEWS/303150028



Homeland Security’s Border Sensors Are a $700-Million Boondoggle:

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/2c23ffaa05d2



American Officials Play Board Games To Understand War:

http://www.businessinsider.com/american-officials-play-persian-incursion-2014-3



Meet DARPA's New Generation Of Robots:

http://aeon.co/magazine/being-human/meet-darpas-new-generation-of-humanoid-robots/



Operation #Fail?—?The Marine Corps’ Sad Attempt to Conquer Facebook:

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/f4542dbf549f



Cyber Operations Become Part of the Red-Flag Game Plan:

http://defense-update.com/20140315_cyber_ops_at_red_flag.html



Navy to Hold Contest for New Anti-Surface Missile:

http://news.usni.org/2014/03/13/navy-hold-contest-new-anti-surface-missile



U.S. to start integration of B61-12 nuclear bomb on NATO F-16, Tornado in 2015:

http://alert5.com/2014/03/15/u-s-to-start-integration-of-b61-12-nuclear-bomb-on-nato-f-16-tornado-in-2015/



NASSCO Delivers Second Mobile Landing Platform:

http://news.usni.org/2014/03/13/nassco-delivers-second-mobile-landing-platform



The Evolution of the U-2 Dragon Lady:

http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/videos/the-evolution-of-the-u-2-dragon-lady/



Why Congress May Let Air Force Retire The A-10:

http://breakingdefense.com/2014/03/why-congress-may-let-air-force-retire-the-a-10/



The Air Force Tested a Mini-Gunship Last Year:

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/268759ea1348



Why the Navy Wants More Growlers:

http://news.usni.org/2014/03/12/navy-wants-growlers
 
Quote    Reply

esmoore5    Links for 3-16-2014.   3/16/2014 10:05:05 PM
Looks like USENET is working again.
============================================
 
 
Quote    Reply

esmoore5    Links for 3-17-2014.   3/17/2014 1:37:29 PM
 
Quote    Reply

esmoore5    Links for 3-18-2014. (Part 1)   3/18/2014 2:26:20 PM
USENET is acting up again ...
================================
 
 

 

Suicide bomber kills at least 15 in Afghanistan:

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AFGHANISTAN?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2014-03-18-05-03-16

 

Semper fi? Taliban desecration case ignites battle in top ranks of Marines:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/17/semper-fi-taliban-desecration-of-case-ignites-batt/

 

Entrusting Afghanistan Aid Oversight To Contractors:

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/152481/entrusting-afghanistan-oversight-to-contractors.html

 

Enemy ID: How DOD uses biodata in the field:

http://defensesystems.com/articles/2014/03/18/dod-biometrics-ng-abis.aspx

 

Karzai Nominates Qanooni To Replace Fahim:

http://www.rferl.org/content/afghanistan-karzai-qanooni-fahim/25301039.html

 

British Describe Afghanistan Lessons Learned:

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/152480/british-describe-afghanistan-lessons-learned.html

 

 

 

Why did United Arab Emirates refuse to let British nuclear submarine dock (to
fury of crew’s families who had to go to India to see them)?:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2582929/Why-did-United-Arab-Emirates-refuse-let-British-nuclear-submarine-dock-fury-crews-families-India-them.html

 

 

 

Syria chemical weapons store attacked by rockets: sources:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/18/us-syria-crisis-chemicals-attack-idUSBREA2H18620140318

 

National Guardsman Charged With Trying To Go To Syria To Fight Alongside
Islamic Extremists:

http://www.businessinsider.com/national-guardsman-charged-with-trying-to-fight-in-syria-2014-3

 

Fear rules in Damascus as Syria's revolt enters fourth year:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/18/us-syria-crisis-damascus-idUSBREA2H0R920140318

 


Hezbollah calls on Lebanese army to curb Syrian war spillover:

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Security-Watch/2014/0317/Hezbollah-calls-on-Lebanese-army-to-curb-Syrian-war-spillover

 

 


Why Islamic Terrorists Hate Each Other:

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htterr/articles/20140318.aspx

 

 

 

Israel can’t rely on ‘weak’ US to deal with Iran, Ya’alon warns:

http://www.timesofisrael.com/defense-minister-we-cant-rely-on-us-to-deal-with-iran/

 

 

 


Peacekeepers seize large weapons cache in C. Africa:

http://www.africadaily.net/reports/Peacekeepers_seize_large_weapons_cache_in_C_Africa_999.html

 

Has South Sudan war wrought an African 'rapid reaction' force?:

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/Africa-Monitor/2014/0318/Has-South-Sudan-war-wrought-an-African-rapid-reaction-force

 

 

 

 


Russian and Crimean parliaments sign treaty of accession:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/russias-putin-prepares-to-annex-crimea/2014/03/18/933183b2-654e-45ce-920e-4d18c0ffec73_story.html

 

Ukraine does not recognize pact making Crimea Russian: ministry:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/18/us-ukraine-crisis-treaty-idUSBREA2H12K20140318

 

Ukraine Expects U.S. Military Help If War With Russia Starts:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/03/17/ukraine-sanctions-too-little-too-late.html#url=/articles/2014/03/17/ukraine-sanctions-too-little-too-late.html

 

Text 565 to Donate to the Ukrainian Military:

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/4ced66f6b80

 


Shots fired, officer taken from Ukraine base in Crimea:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/18/us-ukraine-crisis-shots-idUSBREA2H0O920140318

 

 

France May Scrap Russian Warship Deal over Ukraine:

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/152493/france-may-scrap-russian-warship-deal-over-ukraine.html

 


 

 

 
Quote    Reply



 Latest
 News
 
 Most
 Read
 
 Most
 Commented
 Hot
 Topics