New Yorker – George Packer reports on what American soldiers have learned about battling the insurgency in Iraq, and whether those lessons have come too late. Another look at the Colonel H.R. McMaster’s and the 3rdACR’s work in Tal Afar. (Requires Flash)
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Daily Archives: April 7, 2006
Iranian Navy – Iran's New Weapons: More Flash Than Force?
Stratfor – During Iran’s “Holy Prophet” military exercises in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, which concluded on April 6, Tehran announced several successful weapons tests. Some of these weapons were touted as new and capable of avoiding radar and hitting multiple targets. However, given Iran’s actual technological capabilities, these claims are certainly exaggerated and intended for political effect on the region.
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US Marines – U.S. Marines say can keep Iraq levels indefinitely
Reuters – The U.S. Marine Corps can sustain indefinitely its current troop level in Iraq, the No. 2 Marine general said on Thursday, despite concerns about the 3-year-old war breaking the all-volunteer military.
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US Navy – Refitted submarine about ready to return to service
Virginian Pilot – The former ballistic missile submarine USS Florida is about to head back into service after an extensive conversion.
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NOSI - Naval Open Source Intelligence™ 