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BorneoAlliance	Dec 11 2015, 10:26 PM Return to original view \| Post #41
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	US says airstrikes killed 350 ISIS terrorists in Ramadi QUOTE Dec. 10, 2015: Iraqi security forces look at confiscated ISIS weapons and ammunition after regaining control over the last week, in Ramadi, Anbar province, 70 miles west of Baghdad. (AP Photo/Osama Sami) U.S. airstrikes in recent days killed an estimated 350 ISIS fighters holed up in the western Iraqi city of Ramadi, an American military spokesman said Thursday, suggesting the extremists lost as much as half of their defending force. Col. Steve Warren, spokesman for the U.S. military command in Baghdad, told reporters at the Pentagon that there had been an estimated 600 to 1,000 ISIS fighters inside Ramadi, which the extremist group captured in May. Despite this depletion of ISIS forces, U.S. officials are reluctant to predict how long it will take to reclaim the city, which is the capital of Anbar province and a key to the Iraqi government's hopes of restoring its borders. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, speaking separately Thursday, said Iraqi progress in retaking Ramadi has been "disappointingly slow." http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/12/11/us...i/?intcmp=hpbt2
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 11 2015, 10:29 PM Return to original view \| Post #42
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	Video — Chinese and U.S. Troops Train Together on the West Coast QUOTE It was the first time People’s Liberation Army troops trained on continental American soil. Previous exercises involving American and Chinese troops training together have occurred in China and Hawaii. Baby steps. “I think this a great example of the United States and China working together for a common cause, a good cause,” said Cpt. Mike Sim, a U.S. Coast Guard officer stationed at the American embassy in Beijing. “We have more in common than we think.” m5jK-rU98bM http://warisboring.com/articles/video-chin...the-west-coast/
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 11 2015, 10:40 PM Return to original view \| Post #43
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	US Invasion Of Mideast Could Boost Defense Industry QUOTE Calls by 2016 Republican presidential candidates and others for the United States to send ground troops to defeat the Islamic State group have elicited mixed reactions from the public and the Pentagon. But one group has responded enthusiastically over the past year to the prospect of a more aggressive war posture: For private defense contractors, a U.S. military invasion of Syria and Iraq presents a lucrative business opportunity. Last week, the Intercept reported that Lockheed Martin Executive Vice President Bruce Tanner had told a group of investors that the aerospace manufacturer expects to see “indirect benefits” from the conflict in Syria. The firm, which is the single-largest recipient of U.S. defense contracts, is not alone in suggesting that more war could boost its bottom line. http://www.ibtimes.com/political-capital/u...ndustry-2221082
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 02:22 PM Return to original view \| Post #44
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	Russian defense minister: Syria operation shows drones are irreplaceable in modern warfare QUOTE MOSCOW, December 11 /TASS/. The military operation in Syria has shown that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones are irreplaceable in modern warfare, Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergey Shoigu told a concluding Russian Defense Ministry board meeting on Friday. "A leap forward has been made in the development of unmanned aviation. The experience of fulfilling combat tasks in Syria has shown that they (UAV) are irreplaceable in military hostilities," the minister said adding that the number of modern UAVs in the Russian army has increased to 1,720 in 2015 from just 180 drone aircraft in 2011. http://tass.ru/en/defense/843383
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 03:11 PM Return to original view \| Post #45
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	CHINA'S NEW TRIO OF URBAN COMBAT ROBOTS QUOTE Just in time for the holiday wishlists, China is now selling a team of robots for urban combat. Unveiled at the Beijing 2015 World Robot Conference, HIT Robot Group's it consists of three robots. There is an armed variant with an assault rifle, grenade, or an option for a recoilless rifle for heavier firepower, a recon variant equipped with NBC detectors, and finally, the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robot designed to dispose of explosives and other hazards. Running on a 10-12kg tracked chassis, HIT Robot Group literature specifically mentions that the recon variant can be carried in a soldiers' backpack, while the other 2 variants would likely not due to the size of the weapons mounted. The systems are remotely operated, akin to the controls of US systems like the Packbot or SWORDS. QUOTE Cheng Deqiang, sales manager for HIT Robot Group, mentioned that a set of three robots costs roughly 1.5 million yuan (slight less than $230,000 USD). The Beijing police department is already a customer of these robots, with other Chinese police departments likely to follow suit, as may foreign customers. Along with the Low Altitude Guard combat laser, the debut of HIT Robot Group's fighting robot trio is also a good illustration of how China's defense marketplace is not just about the major Chinese arms manufacturers, but also includes many smaller defense contractors openly promote novel defense solutions for the future. http://www.popsci.com/chinas-new-triple-team-fighting-robots
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 03:20 PM Return to original view \| Post #46
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	The Air Force's Parachuting Medics Are Jumping With a Genius New Triage Tool QUOTE The ability for medics out in a remote locale to treat more than one patient at a time is a game-changer, says Gregory Burnett. "Before BATDOK there was one PJ for one patient, and the pararescueman had to be in very close proximity to that patient to see the micro-display on the vital sensor," Burnett says. "BATDOK allows the pararescueman to be away from the patient and to monitor multiple patients simultaneously." QUOTE Burnett is the chief engineer for a technology demonstration program called BATMAN (Battlefield Air Targeting Man-Aided Knowledge), which includes BATDOK. The kit is the result of work by a team of four developers, several engineers, and experts with the Air Force's 711th Human Performance Wing, Human Effectiveness Directorate, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. At its core, BATDOK combines a custom Android app with any FDA-approved wireless monitoring sensor. The app can run on a tablet, a smartphone, or the small pulse oximeter computer that PJs already carry when they jump. "We don't have to use a smartphone or tablet. They're just the cheapest devices which run the Android platform," says Air Force First Lieutenant Max Gabreski, one of BATDOK's software developers. The team tried to take advantage of existing technology wherever they could, and not just by using Android. The wireless sensors, for example, link to the app via Bluetooth or 802.11 Wi-Fi connections. http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/r...r-force-medics/
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 03:23 PM Return to original view \| Post #47
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	INTERNATIONAL MILITARY REVIEW – SYRIA-IRAQ BATTLESPACE, DEC. 11, 2015 RVbCk6mNgi8 Syrian Arab Army (SAA), National Defense Forces (NDF) and Hezbollah are successfully advancing the in the Eastern parts of Aleppo province. The pro-government forces are now closing in on the terrorists’ positions in the town of Deir Hafer, approaching the town from several directions. Meanwhile, the Russian strikers heavily pounded the terrorists’ gathering centers in the Darat Izza, Bashkoy, Keshtaar, Kafarina and Azaz regions of the province. Dozens of militants were killed. A large number of weapons and equipment was destroyed. The Syrian airstrikes hit terrorists’ positions in Jarouf, Ein al-Beida, al-Bab and Anadan. On Wednesday, the SAA killed a senior commander of the “Thuwar al-Sham Brigades” terrorist group in a strategic town of Khan Touman. Abdul Rahim al-Hamoud was a defected lieutenant colonel of the SAA. The SAA made important advances in the city of Dara’a. The field reports said that the loyalists are in a striking distance of the old Dara’a border crossing with Jordan which is commonly referred to as the Al-Jamrak crossing. Sporadic clashes between the SAA and militants were observed at the outskirts of al-Sheikh Meskeen and Atman. ISIS militants in Iraq’s Ramadi have destroyed a lock on the Euphrates River which served as a bridge as pro-government forces advance further in the fight to retake the western militant-held city. It was the last bridge which connected the city center. Thus, 300 militants trapped in the city. This week, the Iraqi security forces and local militia seized control of a military complex north of the city and captured the neighborhood of Husaybah on the eastern outskirts of the city. Separately, Iraqi military and allied volunteer fighters cleared almost the whole area of the western neighborhoods of Ramadi. http://southfront.org/international-milita...ce-dec-11-2015/
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 03:26 PM Return to original view \| Post #48
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	Safe Skies: Russian Army Could Soon Receive Newest S-500 Air Defense System QUOTE The S-500 Prometey, also known as 55R6M Triumfator-M, is a cutting-edge anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic missile system currently under development in Russia. The long-range system, designed by Almaz Antey, is said to have a range of 600 kilometers (more than 370 miles). The system could simultaneously intercept up to ten ballistic missiles traveling at a speed of 5 kilometers per second. "The S-500 missiles will be used only against the most important targets, such as intercontinental ballistic missiles, AWACS and jamming aircraft," Military Today noted. http://sputniknews.com/military/20151212/1...-s500-s400.html
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 06:04 PM Return to original view \| Post #49
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	Signal-Scrambling Tech 'Freezes' Drones in Midair QUOTE AUDS can spot a drone from about 5 miles (8 kilometers) away. After zeroing in on its target, it uses video and thermal imaging software to keep the flying vehicle in its sight. Once the drone gets close enough to the anti-drone system, it's "game over" for the drone. http://www.livescience.com/52448-new-tech-...zes-drones.html
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 06:09 PM Return to original view \| Post #50
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	Parrikar to discuss joint military tech projects, Pakistan in the US QUOTE Washington believes there is strategic convergence between New Delhi's 'Act East' policy and its ongoing "re-balance" of military forces to the Asia Pacific, in the backdrop of China's aggressive behavior in the South China Sea. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/P...ow/49976069.cms
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 06:25 PM Return to original view \| Post #51
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	A Military Device That Can Plug Gunshot Wounds in 20 Seconds is Ready For Public Use QUOTE The XTAT 30 is here. The military product that saved soldiers’ lives in the battlefield has been cleared for the general population by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://nextshark.com/xstat30_public_use/
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 06:30 PM Return to original view \| Post #52
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	US updates jet-engine technology transfer policy with India QUOTE US Defense Secretary Ash Carter informed Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar of the decision during the latter's visit to Washington this week and said it was made possible by the strengthening relationship between two countries. "As a result of this policy update, the Secretary is confident that the United States will be able to expand cooperation in production and design of jet-engine components," the joint statement said. It said the two sides looked forward to US companies working with their Indian counterparts "to submit transfer requests that will benefit from this updated policy." The statement gave no details of the policy update and a Pentagon spokesman was unable to provide more information. http://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2...icy-with-india/
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 06:33 PM Return to original view \| Post #53
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	U.S. Strengthens Philippine Alliance With Military-Vehicle Delivery QUOTE Mr. Obama also said the U.S. would spend $250 million helping Southeast Asian countries boost their maritime security capabilities, with the Philippines set to receive over a third of that money, while two secondhand U.S. C-130 Hercules transport aircraft are due to arrive in 2016. Australia and South Korea have also agreed to provide used military equipment to Manila, and Japan is studying a Philippine request to do likewise. http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-strengthen...very-1449744017
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 06:35 PM Return to original view \| Post #54
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	Military trials due for GM hydrogen technology QUOTE Working with General Motors, the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) said the low-end torque, silent running and ability to produce electricity and water on the battlefield make hydrogen fuel cells ideal for military use. QUOTE TARDEC director, Paul Rogers, added:"The potential capabilities hydrogen fuel cell vehicles can bring to the Warfighter are extraordinary, and our engineers and scientists are excited about the opportunity to exercise the limits of this demonstrator.” http://evfleetworld.co.uk/news/2015/Nov/Mi...logy/0438022519
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 06:53 PM Return to original view \| Post #55
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	The Chinese Military Report You Missed (But Need to Read, Now) QUOTE Point #1 - Chinese Nuclear Submarines Are Advancing: QUOTE Point #2 - Chinese Diesel Submarines Are About To Get Even More Dangerous: QUOTE Point #3 - Here Come Chinese 5th Generation Stealth Fighters: QUOTE Point #4 - The Chinese Navy (PLAN) Wants to Sail Further Out To Sea: QUOTE Point #5 - China Purchases the S-400 from Russia (And Might Build Its Own): QUOTE Point #6 - Beijing Is Becoming Quite the Arms Dealer: QUOTE Point #7 - China Sees U.S. Satellites in Orbit as a Weakness It Could Attack: QUOTE Point #8 - China’s Conventional Missile Capabilities Will Keep Getting Better: QUOTE Point #9 - When and How Would China Use Nukes?: QUOTE Last Point - How Would China Use All Those Missiles?: QUOTE As you can see, the report has a tremendous amount of information for anyone who wants to be in the know on China’s military. My suggestion: read the whole thing—well, at least Chapter 2! http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/...-read-now-14545
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 07:05 PM Return to original view \| Post #56
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	US Navy’s Newest Ship Breaks Down in the Open Sea QUOTE The US Navy combat ship Milwaukee broke down in the open sea on December 11, while transiting from Halifax, Canada, to Mayport, Florida, and ultimately its home port of San Diego. According to the article, the ship was commissioned 20 days ago, on November 21. The vessel was towed to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia. Currently, the crew and technical consultants are evaluating the cause. Initial indications are that fine metal debris collected in the lube oil filter caused the system to shut down, according to a Navy statement provided to Navy Times. The cause of metal debris in the oil system is not known and assessments are ongoing. http://sputniknews.com/us/20151212/1031638...-breakdown.html
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 07:34 PM Return to original view \| Post #57
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	ISIS's chilling death march to the End of the World: Jihadists release video depicting their apocalyptic vision of a future battle culminating in Rome lPCxtxEIInU QUOTE The Islamic State has released a chilling new video showing its apocalyptic vision of a final showdown with the West, which includes jihadists advancing toward the Colosseum in Rome. The disturbing footage, named 'Meeting at Dabiq', is focused on the notion of a deadly battle for world domination, in which ISIS 'believers' will fight western 'crusaders' in the Italian capital. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-33...-Colosseum.html This post has been edited by BorneoAlliance: Dec 12 2015, 07:49 PM
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 08:00 PM Return to original view \| Post #58
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	The Air Force Finally Realizes It Needs To Greatly Expand Its Drone Fleet, Not Reduce It QUOTE As reported in the Los Angeles Times, on Thursday, the Air Force has a $3 billion dollar proposal that aims to add 75 MQ-9 Reaper drones to the current fleet of 175 Reapers and 150 Predators. This will increase the number of drone squadrons from eight to 17. QUOTE To support this expansion, the Air Force will add around 2,500 to 3,500 new pilots and support staff to its current force. This is also needed to ease the pressure on the current drone force crew cadre, which has been chronically undermanned and neglected for years. Also, new bases overseas will be established to host the Air Force’s enhanced drone force. QUOTE When it comes to striking targets of opportunity, where an F-16 needs to refuel almost every hour over the battle-zone, a Reaper can stay on target for dozens of hours without needing tanker support. This capability is also especially helpful for armed over-watch missions. When it comes to surveillance, drones can persist over an area of interest, doing all kinds of surveillance, some of it very exotic in nature, much longer than manned assets, all at much lower cost. The fact that no crew is onboard means that drones can penetrate deep into hostile territory without risking a crew or needing complex combat search and rescue forces on standby. http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-air-f...ng_test_three_a
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 08:07 PM Return to original view \| Post #59
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	Terror Groups Get Rich, Adapt to Measures Blocking Cash Flow QUOTE The first trend is a shift away from foreign donations toward other sources of support. Unlike core Al Qaeda, the new wave of jihadi groups seek to conquer and hold territory. They self-finance by extracting rents from the lands and people they control, a trend of which ISIS is only the most prominent example. But the millions of dollars in monthly revenue from oil and gas are just part of the story. QUOTE ISIS also raises millions by taxing or extorting the local population and trading in illicit goods like antiquities. Groups like Boko Haram in Nigeria or Al Shabaab in Somalia have adopted similar self-funding strategies — the latter lines its pockets with as much as a third of Somalia’s $250 million annual trade in charcoal. QUOTE Iran, the largest state sponsor in the region, has been providing groups like Hezbollah with hundreds of millions of dollars for years. Many of the pre-9/11 counterterror finance tools were developed to combat state sponsorship. Sanctions on Iran’s nuclear program played a critical role in getting Tehran to the negotiating table. But sanctions have been less effective in disrupting its support for terrorism. This is due in part to Tehran’s ability to move cash to its proxies in bulk through Syria and Lebanon. And there are concerns that some of Iran’s financial windfall from the nuclear deal will find its way to these same groups. QUOTE Groups like ISIS or Boko Haram in Nigeria maintain a much larger physical and human footprint than core Al Qaeda. They use ratlines to move supplies and material. They rely on networks to generate revenue through trade in illicit goods and to transit foreign fighters and other recruits. QUOTE Such a strategy would recognize that “sanctions from the sky” are now part and parcel of the terror finance playbook, and work to synchronize designations with kinetic action, law enforcement and border control to better target the terrorist bottom line. The key will be integrating the interagency toolkit at the operational level, much as was done by the Iraq and Afghanistan Threat Finance Cells. http://warisboring.com/articles/terror-gro...king-cash-flow/
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BorneoAlliance	Dec 12 2015, 08:13 PM Return to original view \| Post #60
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Dec 2014	T-90SM tests commence yNUmkbw56UE QUOTE Russian MOD is putting the T-90SM through its paces in order to evaluate Uralvagonzavod’s proposal to upgrade existing T-90 MBT fleet to the T-90SM standard which incorporates many of the technologies developed for the T-14, including the 2A82 125mm cannon. While an inferior to the T-14, the T-90SM is better than the T-72B3 upgrade and comparable to even the best NATO MBTs currently in service. Moreover, and of crucial importance in the era of low oil revenues, it can be in service more quickly and cheaply than the T-14, since the Russian military already has over 400 T-90s in its inventory. http://tvzvezda.ru/news/vstrane_i_mire/con...081006-d2cm.htm
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