Linchpin in hunt for bin Laden back with al-Qaida:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110615/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_bin_laden_linchpin

 

Ayman Al-Zawahri succeeds Osama bin Laden as al-Qaida leader:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43421125/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/

 

Afghan militants attack Pakistani village; 5 dead:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110616/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan;_ylt=Amt6Mid4URXdW2tjY7bVMOoBxg8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJpMWU0dHVpBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjE2L2FzX3Bha2lzdGFuBHBvcwM0NwRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNhZmdoYW5taWxpdGE-

 

 

Afghanistan: Rising Need For Airpower:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&newspaperUserId=27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3aff2c16d8-95fc-4d2e-bc7f-61d9cf7329f3&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest

 

Prince Harry likely to return to active frontline service in Afghanistan:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/jun/16/prince-harry-service-afghanistan

 

Norman Dicks: V-22 flew Osama’s body to USS Carl Vinson:

http://alert5.com/2011/06/16/norman-dicks-v-22-flew-osamas-body-to-uss-carl-vinson/

 

Afghanistan To Get 440 Armored Security Vehicles:

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=6817045&c=ASI&s=LAN

 

Pakistan's army chief fights to keep his job:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43420179/ns/world_news-the_new_york_times/

 

 

Libyan rebels turn toys into robo weapons:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20071342-1/libyan-rebels-turn-toys-into-robo-weapons/?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=News-MilitaryTech

 

RAF cannibalizing Eurofighters to allow Libyan mission to continue:

http://alert5.com/2011/06/16/raf-cannibalizing-eurofighters-to-allow-libyan-mission-to-continue/

 

NATO hits Gadhafi compound, diplomacy heats up:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110616/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_libya;_ylt=AusD07wdo9t6ltrzmIUsyfMLewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJlMGpncTMwBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjE2L21sX2xpYnlhBHBvcwMxBHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA25hdG9oaXRzZ2FkaA--

 

Obama: War Powers Act doesn't apply to Libya:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43414648/ns/world_news-the_new_york_times/

 

Syrian authorities detain hundreds in northwest:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110616/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_syria

 

Iran launches second satellite into orbit, claims state TV:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jun/16/iran-satellite-launch-orbit

 

Iran to put a monkey into space: report:

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Pakistan teen tells of recruiting, training as suicide bomber: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43433079/ns/world_news-christian_science_monitor/ Military to Obama: Don’t End the Afghanistan Surge!: http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/06/military-to-obama-dont-end-the-afghanistan-surge/ The Changing Face of Conflict in Afghanistan: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&newspaperUserId=27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a196e9547-dd1b-4bda-bf75-66390ff810f6&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest PICTURES: How to salvage a downed Mirage in Afghanistan: http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/06/17/358177/pictures-how-to-salvage-a-downed-mirage-in-afghanistan.html Relatives' DNA used to identify bin Laden's body: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43440941/ns/us_news/ U.S. Formally Drops Charges Against bin Laden: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304453304576391563524482274.html?mod=WSJ_World_LEFTSecondNews Army Wants More XM25s in Afghanistan: http://kitup.military.com/2011/06/army-wants-more-xm25s-in-afghanistan.html Lucky charms and bullet holes in Afghan helicopter: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110617/ap_on_re_as/as_afghan_a_close_call Italian air force chief details Libyan operations: http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/06/17/358044/italian-air-force-chief-details-libyan-operations.html NATO 'prevented a massacre' in Libya: Rasmussen: http://www.spacewar.com/reports/NATO_prevented_a_massacre_in_Libya_Rasmussen_999.html Italy Signs Immigrant Accord With Libya Rebels: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303823104576391573684410568.html?mod=WSJ_World_LEFTSecondNews U.S. Is Paying European Teams to Hunt Stray Munitions in Libya: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/18/world/africa/18missile.html?_r=1 French Army and Navy Operate in Closest Collaboration Yet: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&newspaperUserId=27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3ae2df8941-687e-4ca5-871f-74500e811907&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest Latest developments in Arab world's unrest: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110617/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_mideast_protests_glance;_ylt=AkbXemlvERH5_r30PWtO0F0LewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTMwMmU5OWI2BGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjE3L21sX21pZGVhc3RfcHJvdGVzdHNfZ2xhbmNlBHBvcwM0BHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA2xhdGVzdGRldmVsbw-- Watch: Syrians burn Iran, Hezbollah flags: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4082535,00.html Slain al-Qaida leader had UK targets: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43428325/ns/world_news-africa/ Power Down: Senate Zaps Navy’s Superlaser, Railgun: http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/06/power-down-senate-zaps-navys-superlaser-railgun/ YouTube: EMALS successfully launches first C-2 Greyhound: http://alert5.com/2011/06/17/youtube-emals-successfully-launches-first-c-2-greyhound/ Report: Investigation widens as F-22s stay grounded: http://www.dodbuzz.com/2011/06/16/report-investigation-widens-as-f-22s-stay-grounded/ China sends ship "to protect sovereignty" in disputed sea: http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16301:china-sends-ship-qto-protect-sovereigntyq-in-disputed-sea&catid=51:Sea&Itemid=106 Philippines Sends Ship To Disputed Waters: http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=6845313&c=ASI&s=TOP Saab accuse BAE Systems of bribery in South African Gripen deal: http://alert5.com/2011/06/17/saab-accuse-bae-systems-of-bribery-in-south-african-gripen-deal/ Air Force Embraces Small Satellites As Budget Outlook Grows Dim: http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2011/July/Pages/AirForceEmbracesSmallSatellitesAsBudgetOutlookGrowsDim.aspx Jihad Forums Crowdsource Fantasy Assassination List: http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/06/jihad-forums-crowdsource-fantasy-assassination-list/ Gowind Day: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&newspaperUserId=27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3adb17fa89-06e0-44d3-8afc-b0929f0aca12&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest Tourists from China caught entering RoCAF airbase without security checks: http://alert5.com/2011/06/17/tourists-from-china-caught-entering-rocaf-airbase-without-security-checks/ State Dept. Official: Terrorists Lack Cyber Skills: http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=444 Hackers strike Malaysian websites for a second day: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43438470/ns/technology_and_science-security/ Is cyber crisis the new normal?: http://www.dodbuzz.com/2011/06/17/is-cyber-crisis-the-new-normal/ When Secret Sats Spy on Us, Monsieur Legault Spies Back: http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/06/when-secret-sats-sp

NATO tries to win Taliban homeland, profit center: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110618/ap_on_re_as/as_afghan_center_of_war Pakistanis tip off militants at bomb-building plants: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43452023/ns/politics/ Afghan leader confirms peace talks; Kabul attacked: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110618/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan Faster pullout of troops is eyed in Afghanistan: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43452387/ns/world_news-the_new_york_times/ India, Pakistan accuse each other's Navies of aggression on high seas: http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/19/stories/2011061959370100.htm Factbox: Security developments in Afghanistan, June 18: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/18/us-afghanistan-developments-idUSTRE75H1SR20110618 NATO says airstrike mistakenly hit Libyan rebels: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110618/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_libya Italy May Consider Final Date of Libya Mission: Minister: http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=6854516&c=EUR&s=AIR Libyan rebels blame West for lack of cash: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/18/us-libya-idUSTRE7270JP20110618 Libya conflict: Backlash ensues to Obama's refusal to seek Congress's nod: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2011/0618/Libya-conflict-Backlash-ensues-to-Obama-s-refusal-to-seek-Congress-s-nod Latest developments in Arab world's unrest: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110618/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_mideast_protests_glance;_ylt=Aj6bedlqkFA.eQDD95B2KRILewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTMxMGl0bjE2BGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjE4L21sX21pZGVhc3RfcHJvdGVzdHNfZ2xhbmNlBHBvcwMxNQRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNsYXRlc3RkZXZlbG8- South Korea shoots at passenger jet by mistake: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43449119/ns/world_news-asia_pacific/ More than 10,000 Syrian refugees in Turkey: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110618/wl_mideast_afp/syriaviolenceturkeyrefugees;_ylt=AltjzrgWYi6icu6.b.WaOUALewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTMzMjh1N2thBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDExMDYxOC9zeXJpYXZpb2xlbmNldHVya2V5cmVmdWdlZXMEcG9zAzQxBHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA21vcmV0aGFuMTAwMA-- C-130 Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the U.K.?: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&newspaperUserId=27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a6019671d-9f28-4bc3-93b5-5ace6f5433f4&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest Mexican teenage girls train as drug cartel killers: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43445168/ns/world_news-americas/ 'Zulu' prepares for first operational deployment: http://www.janes.com/products/janes/defence-security-report.aspx?ID=1065929823

Attack on Pakistan military triggers heavy clashes: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110619/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan;_ylt=AvJ5a3ebQZ1.1VAlGq_tF3ABxg8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJpazN1bTFyBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjE5L2FzX3Bha2lzdGFuBHBvcwMzNgRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNhdHRhY2tvbnBha2k- Taliban Strike Kabul Police Station: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303823104576393011132334994.html?mod=WSJ_World_LEFTSecondNews Pakistan jets kill 25 militants: military: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110619/wl_sthasia_afp/pakistanunrestclash;_ylt=Arjv1frlMImFcsBBJVnqBgYBxg8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJycmplYTEyBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDExMDYxOS9wYWtpc3RhbnVucmVzdGNsYXNoBHBvcwMxMwRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNwYWtpc3RhbmpldHM- Pakistan says it drives militants into Afghanistan: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/canada-in-afghanistan/Pakistan+says+drives+militants+into+Afghanistan/4971730/story.html YouTube: Italian aircraft carrier in Libyan mission: http://alert5.com/2011/06/19/youtube-italian-aircraft-carrier-in-libyan-mission/ NATO cites errant missile in Libya civilian deaths: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43454221/ns/world_news-mideast_n_africa/ FACTBOX-Latest developments in Libyan conflict: http://af.reuters.com/article/libyaNews/idAFLDE75I04Y20110619 Latest developments in Arab world's unrest: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110619/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_mideast_protests_glance;_ylt=Ajpl6P2LmiFunQ28jgkgarQLewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTMxZ3JvOHZtBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjE5L21sX21pZGVhc3RfcHJvdGVzdHNfZ2xhbmNlBHBvcwMxMgRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNsYXRlc3RkZXZlbG8- Is this the next Chinese stealth fighter?: http://alert5.com/2011/06/19/is-this-the-next-chinese-stealth-fighter/ Old worm won't die after 2008 attack on US military: http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16310:old-worm-wont-die-after-2008-attack-on-us-military&catid=54:Governance&Itemid=118 A400M for USAF?: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&newspaperUserId=27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a2af6d2b7-4317-469f-8c43-4b66ba5d87f1&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest HMS Illustrious starts sea trials, now has new anti-torpedo system: http://alert5.com/2011/06/19/hms-illustrious-starts-sea-trials-now-has-anti-torpedo-system/ Raytheon Re-Introduces 250-Pound Paveway Precision-Guided Munition: http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Raytheon_Re_Introduces_250_Pound_Paveway_Precision_Guided_Munition_999.html

Al-Qaida turns to kidnappings as donations drop:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43457579/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/

 

Rare US missile attacks kill 12 in NW Pakistan:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110620/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan

 

Pakistan launches frigate:

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16375:pakistan-launches-frigate-&catid=51:Sea&Itemid=106

 

Few Taliban leaders take Afghan offer to switch sides:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43461243/ns/world_news-the_new_york_times/

 

Pakistan militants force girl to wear suicide vest:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110620/wl_nm/us_pakistan_girl_bomber;_ylt=AoypmGs_5Ra2Y0OtfcAkTUlvaA8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJzYTY1MnFzBGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTEwNjIwL3VzX3Bha2lzdGFuX2dpcmxfYm9tYmVyBHBvcwM0BHNlYwN5bl9hcnRpY2xlX3N1bW1hcnlfbGlzdARzbGsDcGFraXN0YW5taWxp

 

Russia eyes bigger role in Afghanistan:

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16383:russia-eyes-bigger-role-in-afghanistan&catid=49:National%20Security&Itemid=115

 

Mines being laid in Libya: reports:

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16382:mines-being-laid-in-libya-reports&catid=50:Land&Itemid=105

 

From shopkeeper to armsmaker: Libya civilians build weapons to fight Gadhafi:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43460246/ns/world_news-mideast_n_africa/

 

RAF Typhoon pilots share Libya experiences:

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/06/20/358288/paris-raf-typhoon-pilots-share-libya-experiences.html

 

Unafraid But Not Alone:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&newspaperUserId=27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a47bcf35a-5ff3-4bd6-8ca6-46ae8dec0bc8&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest

 

Truvelo rifle captured in Libya:

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16367:truvelo-rifle-captured-in-libya&catid=50:Land&Itemid=105

 

French Embassy convoy hit by bomb in Baghdad:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110620/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iraq;_ylt=AqLsPu2OfeZBLArsXVXWd9MLewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJldm5xNTNoBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjIwL21sX2lyYXEEcG9zAzEwBHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA2ZyZW5jaGVtYmFzcw--

 

Raytheon Eyes Arsenal of Directed Energy Warheads For Its Missiles:

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Pakistan arrests brigadier over Islamist ties:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110621/wl_nm/us_pakistan_brigadier;_ylt=ApjWxEZj5rTZJ0h9NZTEYiQBxg8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJyNjFwaWxhBGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTEwNjIxL3VzX3Bha2lzdGFuX2JyaWdhZGllcgRwb3MDNgRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNwYWtpc3RhbmFycmU-

 

US drones attack in new area of Pakistan:

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/terrorism-security/2011/0621/US-drones-attack-in-new-area-of-Pakistan

 

Two slain in Afghan suicide bombing:

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/06/21/afghanistan.suicide.attack/

 

Drone Copter is NATO’s First Combat Casualty in Libya:

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/06/drone-copter-is-natos-first-combat-casualty-in-libya/

 

Chinese Officials Greet Libyan Rebel Leader in Beijing:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/22/world/asia/22china.html

 

U.S. Forces Over Libya Receiving Hazard Pay, Despite Claim Mission Not 'Hostilities':

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/21/us-forces-over-libya-receiving-hazard-pay-despite-claim-mission-not-hostilities/

 

RQ-4B Variant Makes Combat Debut Early:

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=6870772&c=AME&s=AIR

 

Pro- and anti-Assad Syrians clash; 7 dead:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110621/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_syria;_ylt=Agng5xELjb.7LNh0OuEwNetvaA8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJkZ2kycDZ1BGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjIxL21sX3N5cmlhBHBvcwMzBHNlYwN5bl9hcnRpY2xlX3N1bW1hcnlfbGlzdARzbGsDcHJvLWFuZGFudGkt

 

Police question teen over CIA, PlayStation hacks:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43476665/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/

 

Successful Underwater Firing of French Naval Cruise Missile:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&newspaperUserId=27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a8694f73d-fc84-460e-8d08-2047b4d552d1&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest

 

Report: China plans aircraft carrier test in July:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110621/ap_on_re_as/as_china_aircraft_carrier;_ylt=AuaSJKlsEBD41mVM8yXtZ1MBxg8F;_ylu=X3oDMTMwY2dpa2dhBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjIxL2FzX2NoaW5hX2FpcmNyYWZ0X2NhcnJpZXIEcG9zAzM4BHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA3JlcG9ydGNoaW5hcA--

 

 

Twin car bomb attacks on Iraqi governor kill 26:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110621/wl_mideast_afp/iraqunrestdiwaniyah;_ylt=As_xpW1D8Gh0wybk4ifq_oELewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJyY3AybzgyBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDExMDYyMS9pcmFxdW5yZXN0ZGl3YW5peWFoBHBvcwMyOQRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawN0d2luY2FyYm9tYmE-

 

Afghanistan says its army ready for US drawdown: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110622/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan;_ylt=Aik1GQm2bnbP.bq88Uw76UwBxg8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJsZmJjbWdkBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjIyL2FzX2FmZ2hhbmlzdGFuBHBvcwMzMwRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNhZmdoYW5pc3RhbnM- Obama to announce return of 30,000 troops from Afghanistan by end of next year: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20073300-503544.html Libya's Misrata hit; China shifts toward rebels: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110622/wl_nm/us_libya;_ylt=AgIErAM7ah4yoWKXMxgmeh5vaA8F;_ylu=X3oDMTI5anJnNmJvBGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTEwNjIyL3VzX2xpYnlhBGNwb3MDMQRwb3MDMgRzZWMDeW5fdG9wX3N0b3J5BHNsawNsaWJ5YTM5c21pc3I- After navy, Britain's RAF chief warns of Libya overstretch: http://www.spacewar.com/reports/After_navy_Britains_RAF_chief_warns_of_Libya_overstretch_999.html NATO vows to press Libya campaign as Italy objects: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110622/ts_afp/libyaconflict;_ylt=AqYbDyt9OVkolegvlO3W3X8LewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJsdHZqNDA3BGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDExMDYyMi9saWJ5YWNvbmZsaWN0BHBvcwMyNwRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNuYXRvdm93c3RvcHI- NATO says bombed Libya military target, not civilians: http://www.spacewar.com/reports/NATO_says_bombed_Libya_military_target_not_civilians_999.html Navy Looks to Fry Electronic Eyes With Laser Blasts: http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/06/navy-looks-to-fry-electronic-eyes-with-laser-blasts/ China warns US to stay out of maritime spat: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110622/wl_asia_afp/chinausmaritimemilitarydiplomacy;_ylt=AnFc4Bxx4h0zCf4hU.DWxr8Bxg8F;_ylu=X3oDMTM3NTRqNm45BGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDExMDYyMi9jaGluYXVzbWFyaXRpbWVtaWxpdGFyeWRpcGxvbWFjeQRwb3MDNgRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNjaGluYXdhcm5zdXM- Air Tractor Near Deal For More 802U Orders: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/awx/2011/06/22/awx_06_22_2011_p0-337887.xml&headline=AirTractorNearDealForMore802UOrders&channel=defense Analysis: Lebanon's Hezbollah may fight Israel to relieve Syria: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110622/wl_nm/us_syria_hezbollah;_ylt=Ak6dFDuh7kxKMg1U3Gb9CyFvaA8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJuYmU4YXBlBGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTEwNjIyL3VzX3N5cmlhX2hlemJvbGxhaARwb3MDMQRzZWMDeW5fYXJ0aWNsZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA2FuYWx5c2lzbGViYQ-- PARIS: Alenia launches gunship variant of C-27J: http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/06/22/358661/paris-alenia-launches-gunship-variant-of-c-27j.html Manila: US obliged to defend Filipinos in Spratlys: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110622/ap_on_re_as/as_south_china_sea_dispute;_ylt=Aj7dXvWIJQSO2S..dcvBiFUBxg8F;_ylu=X3oDMTMxMGhiaWg2BGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjIyL2FzX3NvdXRoX2NoaW5hX3NlYV9kaXNwdXRlBHBvcwM0MwRzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNtYW5pbGF1c29ibGk- Russia blasts US Navy maneuvers near Georgia: http://www.defencetalk.com/russia-blasts-us-navy-maneuvers-near-georgia-35160/ Iranian oil delegation attacked in Baghdad: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110622/wl_nm/us_iran_iraq_attack;_ylt=AhUJcQN6Eejs1So4wwugOeULewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJxY2NocTJ1BGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTEwNjIyL3VzX2lyYW5faXJhcV9hdHRhY2sEcG9zAzMwBHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA2lyYW5pYW5vaWxkZQ-- Narco Subs Sailing to Africa?: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&newspaperUserId=27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a30918a59-5fea-4b94-bb4f-c3e820fc80cd&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest Sixty Qaeda prisoners escape from Yemen jail: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110622/wl_afp/yemenunrestsouthqaeda;_ylt=AlEMuNRLL8KK5ITXd5LIUfoLewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJ0cWJxZ2RtBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDExMDYyMi95ZW1lbnVucmVzdHNvdXRocWFlZGEEcG9zAzM5BHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA3NpeHR5cWFlZGFwcg-- U.K., France Joining On Unmanned Programs: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/awst/2011/06/20/AW_06_20_2011_p50-336119.xml&headline=U.K.,FranceJoiningOnUnmannedPrograms&channel=awst Israeli leaders test nuclear bunker in defense drill: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110622/wl_nm/us_israel_nuclear_bunker;_ylt=AuMpSO4sAhEUk8vb.QMV5vYLewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTJ2cm9kYmVxBGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTEwNjIyL3VzX2lzcmFlbF9udWNsZWFyX2J1bmtlcgRwb3MDMzUEc2VjA3luX3BhZ2luYXRlX3N1bW1hcnlfbGlzdARzbGsDaXNyYWVsaWxlYWRl Civilian (Looking) Spy Planes: http://defensetech.org/2011/06/22/civilian-looking-spy-planes/ Navy Plans to Scrap First Experimental Stealth Ship: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/18/navys-first-stealth-ship-to-be-scrapped/ Partners to Get Equal JSF Stealth: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&newspaperUserId=27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a2eed9ab5-8c07-43c2-a91e-8b17e5c56f31&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest Meet the Civvie LEMV: http://www.flightglobal.com/blog

Watchkeeper UAV to make Afghanistan debut in December:

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/06/21/358488/paris-watchkeeper-uav-to-make-afghanistan-debut-in.html

 

Allies eager for their own Afghan withdrawals:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43506057/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/

 

US Afghan ambassador rebukes Hamid Karzai:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/afghanistan/8585679/US-Afghan-ambassador-rebukes-Hamid-Karzai.html

 

Second Mesma AIP Ready for Shipment to Pakistan:

http://www.defencetalk.com/second-mesma-aip-ready-for-shipment-to-pakistan-35181/

 

 

The Fire Scout Downed in Libya:

http://www.informationdissemination.net/2011/06/fire-scout-downed-in-libya.html

 

Libya: The people of Tripoli fear bombs as Gaddafi says no to dialogue:

http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?id=55990&t=Libya%3A+++The+people+of+Tripoli+fear+bombs+as+Gaddafi+says+no+to+dialogue

 

Factbox: Latest developments in Libyan conflict:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/23/us-libya-nato-factbox-idUSTRE75M1U120110623

 

Libya rebels, Kadafi regime hold indirect talks:

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-libya-rebels-envoy-20110623,0,3507935.story

 

 

Syrian troops near Turkey border as refugees flee:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110623/wl_nm/us_syria;_ylt=AlxHEYusBKqY9N3tzxNA3aVvaA8F;_ylu=X3oDMTI5NDNrcms2BGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTEwNjIzL3VzX3N5cmlhBGNwb3MDMQRwb3MDMgRzZWMDeW5fdG9wX3N0b3J5BHNsawNzeXJpYW50cm9vcHM-

 

Israelis brace for missiles, plan getaways:

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Israelis_brace_for_missiles_plan_getaways_999.html

 

AFGSC To Renew Conventional Capabilities:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=aerospacedaily&id=news/asd/2011/06/23/02.xml&headline=AFGSCToRenewConventionalCapabilities

 

Hamas rejects Red Cross demand to prove Shalit is alive:

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/hamas-rejects-red-cross-demand-to-prove-shalit-is-alive-1.369250

 

Chinese warships cross high seas off Japan island:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110623/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_china;_ylt=AqEy5YVCR02VAcUJO1D6Tp8Bxg8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJsNTdhYmlkBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwNjIzL2FzX2phcGFuX2NoaW5hBHBvcwMyOARzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNjaGluZXNld2Fyc2g-

 

Turkey launches armed, unmanned helicopter prototype:

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/06/23/358703/paris-turkey-launches-armed-unmanned-helicopter-prototype.html

 

Raytheon unveils ground-based Evolved SeaSparrow Missile:

http://alert5.com/2011/06/23/raytheon-unveils-ground-based-evol