US Navy – The Royal Air Force’s tankers are winning high praise from US Navy pilots over Afghanistan.
- Daily Telegraph: Britain’s flying tankers hailed as ‘Godsend’
US Marines – US Marines are helping to provide security for the world trade conference in Qatar.
- Daily Telegraph: US calls in marines to protect delegates
Background – UAV’s – A review of the usage of UAVs in Afghanistan to date, stating their pros and cons.
- Economist: Send in the drones
- New York Times: U.S. Is Using More Drones, Despite Concern Over Flaws
US Navy – A review of the current SAM threat over Iraq that faces the pilots enforcing the no-fly zones.
- US Naval Institute Proceedings: SAM Threat over Iraq
Background – Saudi Arabia – James F. Dunnigan on the balance of power in Saudi Arabia.
- Strategy Page: An Explosion Waiting to Happen
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