#CANvsISIL
Everyone Else Vs. ISIL
- “ISIL’s demise is a reason to celebrate – but not too much”
- “Australia’s spy agency downgrades aviation threat after bomb plot arrests”
- “Kurdish forces (in IRQ) forcibly deport refugees fearful of militias’ reprisal”
- “Iraq faces several hurdles in rebuilding Mosul as fight with IS ends”
- “Ismail Ghaani, Iranian general, boasts of Quds Force killing U.S. troops in Iraq”
#Syria
- “Syrian groups complain that other countries are hijacking UN peace talks”
- “34 Russian soldiers killed-in-action across Syria since intervention began: Kremlin”
- “Satellite Imagery: Russia’s Air Base In Syria Is Now Filled With Advanced Multi-Role Fighters”
- “Russia announces ‘de-escalation zone’ north of Syria’s city of Homs”
- “Ceasefire begins in Syria’s Homs province after safe zone agreed, Russia says”
- “Why Trump Ending Support to Syrian Rebels Might Actually be a Good Thing”
- “U.S. says ‘grave’ consequences if Syria’s al Qaeda dominates Idlib province”
- “Hezbollah emerges winner in latest Syrian refugee exchange deal”
#Afghanistan
- “Trump, frustrated by Afghan war, suggests firing U.S. commander: officials”
- “Trump’s Frustration With Afghanistan”
Cold War 2.0: Russia/Baltics/Eastern Europe
- “Kremlin slams Trump for signing bill approving sanctions against Russia”
- “Comment by the Information and Press Department on the anti-Russian US law” (RUS MFA)
- “Latvia invited to observe ‘ZAPAD’ exercises”
- “Estonia’s Milrem and Latvian Institute of International Affairs publish book on unmanned ground vehicles”
- “A Shift in the Baltic Balance?”
- “With an eye on NATO membership, Macedonia raises defence spending”
- “Russian Defense Ministry denies rumors of huge brawl, stabbing at Urals military unit”
- “Russia’s Next ICBM Looks to Be Deadlier Even With Fewer Warheads”
- “New website aims to track Russian-backed propaganda on Twitter”
- “Russia, China to sign cooperation deal on Moon exploration”
#Ukraine
- Commentary “Ukrainians Are Grateful For Canada As They Fight Their War”
- UKR moving into occupied areas? “Ukraine advanced in Donbas: Ukraine’s infantry was forced to advance in Svitlodarsk area due to constant Russian provocations, – Mysiahin” – “Kiev loses 10 people wounded and dead in breakthrough attempt” – “Kiev troops make breakthrough attempt in DPR south, says military spokesman” – “LPR Militia denied Ukrainian statement on new positions close to Svetlodarsk” – “Kiev criminal forces tried to break though the DPR positions in south again, 10 losses in Ukrainian army”
- Really??? “Poroshenko finances construction of museum of military operation in Donbass”
- Updates from All Sides “ATO News: Situation Update, east of Ukraine as of 6am, August 03, 2017” (UKR MoD, in Ukrainian) – UKR govt ATO map, 3 Aug 2017 – “Donetsk Defense: Situation Report, 08/03/2017” – “77 ceasefire violations recorded in DPR in 24 hours” – “1 Ukrainian Soldier Killed, 2 Wounded” – “Russian militants attack ATO positions 30 times in past 24 hours” – “Kiev forces fire 200 rounds at LPR over 24 hours – People’s Militia” – “Russian proxies attack Ukraine 30 times in last day, use heavy weapons” – “Kiev deploys dozens of self-propelled artillery pieces, howitzers, tanks to contact line – DPR intelligence”
- “Donald Trump concerned Russia sanctions law may hinder peace efforts in Donbas”
- “All armament supplies to Ukraine will be considered as disrupt of the Minsk”
- “Dangers of joint “exercises” of Russian army and Donbas militants”
- “Russia starts program on Donbass refugees repatriation”
- “ICRC transport food, hygienic kits and components for water supply to ORLO”
- “Former Ukrainian President’s Treason Trial Adjourned Again”
- “Political advisers to Normandy format leaders to hold meeting in Aug – Iryna Gerashchenko”
- “No major headway at Contact Group’s 2 August meeting in Minsk – Pushilin”
Cold War 2.0: China/Asia-Pacific
- “War Tech Analysis: US vs Chinese Military”
- From CHN Communist Party press “PLA’s strength needs to be viewed fairly –The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has come under the global spotlight as Tuesday marked its 90th anniversary. It’s interesting to view the Chinese military from an international perspective. Above all, the PLA is led by the Communist Party of China and serves the people …”
- IND-CHN Tensions “China ramps up rhetoric in border row with India” – “China clarifies position on Indian border incursion” – “India-China border spat casts shadow ahead of BRICS summit”
Cold War 2.0: The Koreas
- “Regime Change in North Korea: Be Careful What You Wish For” (38 North)
- “US tests unarmed ICBM amid latest North Korea provocation” – “US Test-Launches ICBM Off California To Show Ability To ‘Defend Against Attacks’ “
- “Consider The THAAD: How An Armed Japan Could Help Tame North Korea”
- “Tillerson Peaceful Pressure Still Best North Korea Option”
- “North Korean dilemma impossible to solve by sanctions only, (RUS) diplomat advises”
- “China realises N Korea is becoming greater threat: US official”
- “North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is a maniac – Philippines president”
- “US detects North Korean submarine activity including ejection test”
- “South Korea shows off pinpoint accuracy of its missiles”
- “Trump admin North Korea travel ban to take effect next month”
Way Up North
- “Media opportunities for Operation NANOOK 2017”
- “Canadian military developing surveillance system to monitor Arctic waters”
- “The Arctic Could Be the Next South China Sea, Says Coast Guard Commandant”
Internal Security
- “Waves of asylum seekers keep coming at illegal border crossing in Quebec” – “Les demandeurs d’asile affluent à la frontière — Le poste-frontière de Lacolle et les centres d’hébergement de Montréal sont débordés …”
What’s Canada Buying?
- “Aeronautics: Canada must avoid a subsidy race”
- Canada’s Saudi Arms Deal “Saudi Arms Deal a Triumph of Political Hypocrisy” – “On Saudi arms sale, Ottawa must be prepared to say no”
- Wanted: “(More on) Tactical Edge Cyber Command and Control (TEC3)”
- Wanted: “(More on) Human Mannequin Simulators”
- Wanted: “Military Police Complaint Commission Supply Arrangement for Investigation Services … This is an update to the Letter of Interest (LOI) which introduced a consultative industry engagement process for the Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada (MPCC) investigative services requirements …”
- “Colt Canada gets $32.1M contract for machine gun update” – “JUST A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THOSE NEW MACHINE GUNS” (Canadian Defence Matters)
Khadr Deal Fracas
Veterans & Helping Veterans (or Not?)
#CAN-#USA Stuff
Other
- “Progress Report on (2013) Recommendations” (CF Ombudsman, as of 1 Aug 2017)
- “Shipfax: (HMCS) Presever to the scrappers”
- “Incendiary device suspected in brush fire at Base Gagetown”
- “Canadian Army Reservists exercise skills with allies in South Dakota during Exercise GOLDEN COYOTE 2017”
- “Exercise Northern Strike Unites US, British, Danish, Polish, Canadian and Latvian Military Forces for Training (in Michigan)”
- “Mock minefields, tanks: lots of military excitement at the Calgary Stampede”
- “CF-104 Starfighter Museum a labour of love”
World War Two
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