America's 20-Year War In Afghanistan Ends After Last Troops Depart Kabul

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42195/americas-20-year-war-in-afghanistan-ends-after-last-troops-depart-kabul

Security, logistics, repair: What next for Kabul's airport?

https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20210831-security-logistics-repair-what-next-for-kabul-s-airport

The Last U.S. Military Plane Has Left Kabul. What’s Next for Americans, Afghans Left Behind?

https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2021/08/last-us-military-plane-has-left-kabul-whats-next-americans-afghans-left-behind/184935/

The Story Of The Mysterious White 727 That Appeared In Kabul After The Bombing Of Abbey Gate

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42193/the-story-of-the-mysterious-white-727-that-appeared-at-kabul-after-the-bombing-of-abbey-gate

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he won't rule out the UK's future involvement in military ops in Afghanistan

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/british-foreign-secretary-dominic-raab-said-he-won-t-rule-out-the-uk-s-future-involvement-in-military-ops-in-afghanistan/ar-AANVHq3

UK ‘ready for air strikes’ to target ISIS-K in Afghanistan

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-ready-for-air-strikes-to-target-isis-k-in-afghanistan/

After Afghanistan evacuation mission, UK air force still not reexamining plans to retire C-130

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/08/30/after-afghanistan-evacuation-mission-uk-air-force-still-not-reexamining-plans-to-retire-c-130/

'It's over': Ex-CIA analyst and veteran said last week it was near impossible for him to get people out of Afghanistan

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/it-s-over-ex-cia-analyst-and-veteran-said-last-week-it-was-near-impossible-for-him-to-get-people-out-of-afghanistan/ar-AANUWXG

A former 'Night Stalker' explains how US military pilots plucked Americans from hostile territory in Kabul

https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-night-stalker-explains-us-200955784.html

These Two Images Represent The Beginning And The End Of America's War In Afghanistan

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42202/these-two-images-represent-the-beginning-and-the-end-of-americas-war-in-afghanistan

Afghanistan's Government Websites Are Frozen in Time

https://www.vice.com/en/article/jg89kk/afghanistans-government-websites-are-frozen-in-time

In Afghanistan, we've opened the gates of hell

https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/569994-in-afghanistan-weve-opened-the-gates-of-hell

Al Qaeda Kingpin Resurfaces In Afghanistan Surrounded By Taliban Security

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42189/al-qaeda-kingpin-resurfaces-in-afghanistan-surrounded-by-taliban-security

Inside the Final Hours at Kabul Airport

https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2021/08/inside-final-hours-kabul-airport/184975/

Taliban Show Off Captured Aircraft And Other Spoils After Taking Over Kabul's Airport

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42204/taliban-show-off-captured-aircraft-and-other-spoils-after-taking-over-kabuls-airport

Taliban commit 'house-to-house executions' in Kabul after US exit as chilling audio demonstrates Afghans' fear

https://www.foxnews.com/world/taliban-kabul-executions-afghanistan-gunshots-audio

Taliban pins ‘surrender or die’ letters on the homes of those who helped the U.S.

https://warisboring.com/taliban-pins-surrender-or-die-letters-on-the-homes-of-those-who-helped-the-u-s/

With soldiers gone, security for remaining Americans in Afghanistan will depend on diplomacy

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/with-soldiers-gone-security-for-remaining-americans-in-afghanistan-will-depend-on-diplomacy/ar-AANUZvw

Here's What The U.S. Military Left Behind At Kabul Airport

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42197/heres-what-the-u-s-military-left-behind-at-kabul-airport

US knew of Pak N-plan but did not act: Declassified documents

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-knew-of-pak-n-plan-but-did-not-act-declassified-documents-101630344585153.html

Iraq: Gangsters and The Lost Provinces

https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/iraq/articles/20210831.aspx

Drone Attack on Saudi Airport Wounds 8, Damages Plane

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30331/Drone_Attack_on_Saudi_Airport_Wounds_8__Damages_Plane#.YS5ElN9lBaQ

Turkish Military Adds Locally-Produced Armed ‘Akinci’ Drone to Its Fleet

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/08/31/turkey-akinci-drone/

Roketsan from Turkey has developed TRLG-122 new 122mm caliber missile with laser seeker capability

https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_august_2021_global_security_army_industry/roketsan_from_turkey_has_developed_trlg-122_new_122mm_caliber_missile_with_laser_seeker_capability.html

Turkish shipyard develops anti-submarine drone

https://www.c4isrnet.com/unmanned/2021/08/30/turkish-shipyard-develops-anti-submarine-drone/

Syrian oil spill spreads into Mediterranean, may reach Cyprus

https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-oil-spill-spreads-into-mediterranean-may-reach-cyprus/

Hezbollah expands its influence in Syria by buying land on Lebanon’s border

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2021/08/30/Hezbollah-expands-its-influence-in-Syria-by-buying-land-on-Lebanon-s-border

Israel and US working on ‘Plan B’ if Iran nuke talks fail, Gantz says

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-us-working-on-plan-b-if-iran-nuke-talks-fail-gantz-says/

Nigeria officially inducts US-built Super Tucano aircraft

https://defbrief.com/2021/08/31/nigeria-officially-inducts-us-built-super-tucano-aircraft/

Stalin-era mass graves unearthed in Ukraine

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210830-stalin-era-mass-graves-unearthed-in-ukraine

Sukhoi jets and Mi-28N helicopters may be armed with latest S-13B unguided missiles

https://airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2021/august/7589-sukhoi-jets-and-mi-28n-helicopters-may-be-armed-with-latest-s-13b-unguided-missiles.html

New Satellite Images Hint How Russian Navy Could Use Massive Nuclear Torpedos

https://news.usni.org/2021/08/31/new-satellite-images-hint-how-russian-navy-could-use-massive-nuclear-torpedos

KTRV showcases UAV munitions

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/ktrv-showcases-uav-munitions

Russia’s Illicit Procurement of Sensitive American Technologies

https://www.realcleardefense.com/2021/08/31/russias_illicit_procurement_of_sensitive_american_technologies_792374.html

Saab’s New Combat Boat 90 NG to be on display at DSEI 2021

https://navalpost.com/saabs-cb90-ng-on-display-at-dsei-2021/

USA donates 12 MD530F helicopters to the Salvadoran Air Force

https://airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2021/august/7588-usa-donates-12-md530f-helicopters-to-the-salvadoran-air-force.html

China Is Aiming to Develop Miles-Wide, 'Ultra-Large' Spacecraft

https://www.vice.com/en/article/4avm5w/china-is-aiming-to-develop-miles-wide-ultra-large-spacecraft

Taiwan to equip 6 Kang Ding-class frigates with new missiles

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4279811

New video of RoCAF F-16 runway excursion at Pingtung airbase

http://alert5.com/2021/08/31/new-video-of-rocaf-f-16-runway-excursion-at-pingtung-airbase/

Taiwan to deploy Hsiung Feng III missiles at Ching Chuan Kang Air Base

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2021/august/10632-taiwan-to-deploy-hsiung-feng-iii-missiles-at-ching-chuan-kang-air-base.html

Taiwan to hold air raid drill alongside mega war games as test of ‘overall alertness’ against Chinese PLA attack

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3147043/taiwan-hold-air-raid-drill-alongside-mega-war-games-test

Taiwan’s government reportedly makes last-minute request for Seahawk helos

https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2021/08/30/taiwans-government-reportedly-makes-last-minute-request-for-seahawk-helos/

S Korea richer than Russia: So SK SSBN might be Affordable

https://gentleseas.blogspot.com/2021/08/s-korea-richer-than-russia-so-sk-ssbn.html

Japan seeks record military spending in 2022 to counter Chinese influence

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/08/31/japan-defense-military-spending/2201630409308/

Could Satellite Sensors Solve the Havana Syndrome Mystery?

https://thediplomat.com/2021/08/could-satellite-sensors-solve-the-havana-syndrome-mystery/

Newly declassified documents add to mystery around decades-old US Navy submarine disappearance

https://www.businessinsider.com/documents-add-to-mystery-of-us-navy-submarine-thresher-disappearance-2021-8

Report: Dangerous levels of 'forever chemicals' found at Great Lakes area military sites

https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2021/08/31/military-bases-great-lakes-dangerous-pfas-report/9791630345292/

DARPA holds Subterranean Challenge robotics prize competition

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/darpa-holds-subterranean-challenge-robotics-prize-competition

DARPA Hopes A Plane-Boat Hybrid Can Solve The Pentagon’s Sealift Challenge

https://breakingdefense.com/2021/08/darpa-hopes-a-plane-boat-hybrid-can-the-pentagons-sealift-challenge/

Aerospace & Defense Roundup: August 30

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/light-attack-advanced-training/aerospace-defense-roundup-august-30

Special operators are already dealing with a shady piece of Chinese technology the US has been warning about.

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-military-personnel-already-face-risks-from-chinese-5g-technology-2021-8