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  • Published on 19:29 GMT

    Afghan War Casualty Report: May 17-23

    May 19 Kandahar Province: one member of the special forces killed Two gunmen shot and killed a member of the Afghan special forces in Kandahar City, the provincial capital. May 19 Helmand Province: two police officers killed The Taliban attacked a police …

    Source: International Herald Tribune
  • Published on 05:22 GMT

    Secret Afghan war memorial dedication was 'beautiful,' but it now must be made accessible: Gen. ...

    TORONTO — Canada’s top soldier has acknowledged the anger many Canadians felt about the way the Kandahar memorial was unveiled in Ottawa last week — in a shroud of secrecy, without the families of the dead soldiers present, and with ongoing limited public …

    Source: Edmonton Journal
  • Published on 04:01 GMT

    'American Taliban' Lindh to be released as Afghan war still boils

    WASHINGTON: John Walker Lindh, dubbed the "American Taliban" after he was captured fighting for the Islamist insurgents in November 2001, will be freed from prison Thursday amid concerns he has not forsaken the radical ideology that took him to …

    Source: Channel News Asia
  • Published on May 21, 2019

    Ex-RAF pilot who ran Afghan war airport killed in Dubai plane crash

    A former RAF wing commander who ran operations at Kabul airport during the Afghan war was among three Britons killed in a Dubai plane crash. The UK-registered light aircraft came down on Thursday evening after a reported technical malfunction, killing the …

    Source: Evening Standard
  • Published on 16:32 GMT

    British Airways to resume Pakistan flights next...

    BA halted service to Pakistan in the wake of the 2008 Marriott Hotel bombing. British Airways will resume flights to Pakistan next week a decade after it suspended operations following a major hotel bombing, becoming the first Western airline to restart …

    Source: Khaleej Times
  • Published on 13:16 GMT

    'American Taliban' militant John Walker Lindh released from prison - Fox News

    An American who joined the Taliban in Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks has been released from federal prison early. Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly calls the move 'disgraceful' on 'Fox & Friends.' John Walker Lindh, the …

    Source: Google
  • Published on 15:46 GMT

    'American Taliban' Released After 17 Years in Federal Prison

    WASHINGTON - An American man, convicted of providing support to the Taliban, has been released from prison. John Walker Lindh, known as the "American Taliban," was released from a federal prison in Terre Haute, Ind., Thursday after serving 17 …

    Source: Pakistan News
  • Published on May 20, 2019

    Ex-Navy SEAL who claims to have killed Bin Laden: Afghanistan War ‘can’t be solved with bullets and bombs’

    The former Navy SEAL who claims to have fired the shots that killed Osama bin Laden in 2011 says the U.S. military needs a new strategy in Afghanistan, where troops eight years later continue to fight America’s longest war. “That’s a difficult question,” …

    Source: Boston Herald
  • Published on 06:34 GMT

    'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh set to be released - AOL

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — John Walker Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free after nearly two decades in prison. But conditions …

    Source: Google
  • Published on 14:49 GMT

    ‘American Taliban’ jail release ’unconscionable’

    John Walker Lindh, the American captured in Afghanistan in 2001 fighting for the Taliban, has been released early from a US federal prison, the Washington Post reports, citing Lindh’s lawyer. The 38-year-old from Northern California served 17 years of a 20 …

    Source: Leader Local News
  • Published on 13:42 GMT

    ‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh released from prison

    Notorious “American Taliban” John Walker Lindh — who abandoned his country to train with Osama bin Laden — has been released from an Indiana prison. The 38-year-old from Northern California served 17 years of a 20-year sentence and was released early for …

    Source: NYPOST
  • Published on 18:29 GMT

    Pete Buttigieg blasts President Trump over bone spurs diagnosis

    ‘I have a pretty dim view of his decision to use his privileged status to fake a disability in order to avoid serving in Vietnam.’ That’s how Democratic presidential hopeful and Afghanistan War veteran Pete Buttigieg responded Thursday when asked by the …

    Source: MarketWatch
  • Published on 18:46 GMT

    Key Words: Pete Buttigieg blasts Trump over bone spurs diagnosis

    ‘I have a pretty dim view of his decision to use his privileged status to fake a disability in order to avoid serving in Vietnam.’ That’s how Democratic presidential hopeful and Afghanistan war veteran Pete Buttigieg responded Thursday when asked by the …

    Source: Investing.com
  • Published on 15:02 GMT

    Slain CIA agent's family oppose American Taliban John Walker Lindh's release

    The family of a CIA officer who was killed in an attack in Afghanistan after interrogating 'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh says his release from prison is a slap in the face.  Lindh, 38, was released from the FCI Terre Haute prison in Indiana …

    Source: Charleston Daily Mail
  • Published on 10:12 GMT

    COUNTER-TERRORISM: Unacceptable Losses

    May 23, 2019: Egypt is under pressure to accept several hundred ISIL (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) captives held in Syria by the U.S. backed SDF (Kurdish led Syrian Defense Forces rebels). There are also over a thousand women and children related …

    Source: Strategy Page
  • Published on 05:59 GMT

    Letters: Economic cake, contacting IRD and Frances Hodgkins

    Economic cake Your correspondent Dr John Hawkes (NZ Herald, May 17) calls for a larger economic cake . That is no solution for public expenditure shortfalls. Economic growth is a function of mobilised savings productively invested, chiefly in high-return …

    Source: The New Zealand Herald
  • Published on 03:13 GMT

    American Taliban John Walker Lindh will be released from prison TOMORROW

    Outrage is mounting on the eve of the release of American Taliban John Walker Lindh, who will walk free from federal prison on Thursday after serving 17 years. 'He shouldn't be on parole at all,' said Rep. Michael Waltz, a Florida Republican …

    Source: Charleston Daily Mail
  • Published on 03:12 GMT

    John Walker Lindh said ISIS was 'doing a spectacular job' after beheading journalist James Foley

    John Walker Lindh, the American Taliban who is set to go free on Thursday after spending 17 years in prison, said in 2015 that ISIS was 'doing a spectacular job' after the Islamic group beheaded U.S. journalists. Lindh expressed support for ISIS in …

    Source: Charleston Daily Mail
  • Published on 01:50 GMT

    Pentagon to Build Temporary Shelter for 7,500 Migrant Adults Facing Deportation

    WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said on Wednesday that it would build temporary housing along the southwestern border for 7,500 migrant adults facing deportation, the latest step in the administration’s efforts to respond to a surge of undocumented immigrants …

    Source: International Herald Tribune
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Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems

Date: 05-Jun-19 to 06-Jun-19
Location: United Kingdom
The two-day meeting will provide attendees with the latest insights and developments on the weapon systems and firepower capabilities of next-generation armoured vehicles. Experts from the most forward-thinking nations will provide detailed analysis and overview of cutting-edge weapon and large calibre ammunition systems, and how they are revolutionising mounted close combat lethality. As the only Armoured Vehicle conference in the world focused exclusively on weapon systems, Future Armoured Vehicle Weapon Systems 2019 will bring together, not only senior military personnel to network, but also leading technical directors and engineers from industry and senior military experts to update attendees on key aspects of the solutions within the sector. Key highlights include: • Updates and ...

Close Air Support 2019

Date: 05-Jun-19 to 06-Jun-19
Location: United Kingdom
SMi Group is delighted to announce the return of the 5th annual Close Air Support conference to London, UK on the 5th and 6th June 2019. This year’s two-day conference is set to host an international gathering of military officials, agencies, and industry experts, to discuss the vital importance of Close Air Support (CAS) capabilities and allied interoperability. The industry-leading Close Air Support event continues to provide an excellent platform for the advancement of CAS ventures, both in the air and on land, continually striving to bridge the gap as increased agility, interoperability, and combat effectiveness develop at an exponential rate. Delegates will benefit from hearing leading military expert speakers from the US, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, and many more, showcase ...

Future Armored Vehicles Active Protection Systems USA

Date: 11-Jun-19 to 12-Jun-19
Location: Arlington / United States
As the only and first conference in the world dedicated to this important capability, the two-day event will provide insight into the leading nations Active Protection Systems programs, with unique technical briefings on the best ways to integrate APS and the emerging architectures necessary to support it. Experts will also cover exclusive updates on the latest modular technology, hard/soft kill systems, sensors and slew-to-cue, data processing, countermeasures and munitions, plus much more! The 2019 USA event is launching in the wake of two successful UK Future Armored Vehicle Active Protection Systems conferences. These conferences featured industry support from the likes of: Raytheon, Rheinmetall, Israeli Military Industries, Rada, Leonardo, Rafael, UTC Aerospace and many others. ...

Identity Week | SDW, Planet Biometrics and Digital:ID | 11 - 13 June 2019

Date: 11-Jun-19 to 13-Jun-19
Location: United Kingdom
The events will explore the complete spectrum of the identity lifecycle. From how organisations are approaching the task of on-boarding, authenticating and authorising citizens, consumers or employees, to how they can access services across multiple markets in the physical, digital and mobile domains. Identity Week will be a forum for ideas and knowledge exchange, bringing together the brightest minds in the identity sector to promote innovation, new thinking, and more effective identity solutions. This innovative project builds on Science Media Partners' highly successful existing brands, including SDW and Planet Biometrics, and will attract a highly-qualified 3000+ audience from more than 80 countries. ***SDW 2019*** 3-Day Conference includes: 100 Expert In-depth analysis, ...

Military Space USA

Date: 11-Jun-19 to 12-Jun-19
SMi Group, organizers of Global MilSatcom, are proud to present the Military Space USA conference and exhibition; convening in Los Angeles on June 11th and 12th 2019. Featuring high level briefings from senior leadership across industry, government and allied partner states, Military Space USA will provide a holistic overview of developments in the 4th domain, including how organisational efforts such as 'SMC 2.0' are facilitating and delivering the space supremacy that is demanded by the warfighter. Meet and network with over 140 attendees including: defence agencies, militaries, governments, disruptive agile space companies across the Silicon Valley along with established industrial primes that lead in the space domain. Key topics include: SATCOM, PNT, EO, COMSATCOM, Remote Sensing, ...

FUTURE SOLDIER TECHNOLOGY USA

Date: 24-Jun-19 to 25-Jun-19
Location: Arlington / United States
With the US Army and Marine Corps in the midst of an enormous modernization effort, we are delighted to present Future Soldier Technology USA - the only conference dedicated to soldier and marine modernization in North America. With senior support from the US Army’s PEO Soldier, Marine Corps Systems Command, Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), Cross Functional Team Soldier Lethality, Rapid Equipping Force, Maneuver Battle Lab, Army Research Laboratory, Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, bringing together a community of senior military leaders, program managers and researchers at the forefront of delivering enhanced soldier capabilities, from the US and beyond. This is the only place to hear the very latest developments in soldier modernization from the key ...

MilSatCom USA 2019

Date: 26-Jun-19 to 27-Jun-19
Location: Arlington / United States
With the US space sector set to be transformed as the new sixth branch of the military ‘Space Command’ is developed, the AEHF and WGS reach maturity and the initial pilots following the Wideband AoA become more advanced, there has never been a more vital time to explore the evolution of US SATCOM capability. SMi Group is delighted to announce the return of the MilSatCom USA conference for its 4th annual year, set to provide a refined focus on the US communications market, and address how these critical programmes are developing. The two-day event will explore the resiliency of systems, their integration to ground terminals, as well as wider efforts to optimise bandwidth utilisation via international partnerships. 2019 Conference Highlights: • Engage with stakeholders from across the US ...

Defence Exports Conference 2019

Date: 25-Sep-19 to 26-Sep-19
Location: Amsterdam / Netherlands
With a truly global programme, delegates will meet, network and hear exclusive insight from senior government officials and international trade compliance professionals. Day-1 will explore US export policies and regulations and Day-2 will largely focus on the rest of world, with presentations and panel debates on EU regulations and BREXIT. Key topics will include: Export controls and international regulations (ITAR, EAR, ECR, Dual-Use, the Wassenaar Arrangement), emerging and foundational technologies, updates in the field of compliance, cyber security measures and much more! With joint-ventures between international agencies and militaries becoming the norm, it is vital that senior leaders and decision makers meet to optimise the ways they can work together to streamline trade and ...

UAV Technology 2019

Date: 30-Sep-19 to 01-Oct-19
Location: United Kingdom
As the development of new UAS technology continues to advance, and procurement and acquisition increase at a fast pace, SMi will host its fourth annual UAV Technology conference, taking place on the 30th September – 1st October 2019, in London, UK. With UAVs now more than ever playing a pivotal role as a tactical and operational tool for modern militaries, SMi’s 2019 UAV Technology conference will aim to examine the latest unmanned aerial platforms being successfully deployed in multi-domain mission environments. This high-level international event will additionally address the development of the technology behind UAS, the utilisation of emerging technologies, the unmanned integration for existing legacy platforms, and the development of technologies aimed at countering UAVs – including ...
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