DW: German defense minister labels fight against 'IS' in Iraq a success
Ursula von der Leyen has said that arming and training the Kurdish Peshmerga army in the north of Iraq was the correct strategy. Germany has also been supplying local forces with equipment and weapons.
German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has labeled the fight against the so-called "Islamic State" (IS) in Iraq a success.
"[IS] has suffered a significant defeat and is being pushed back into the Mosul area," von der Leyen said during a stop-off in Amman, Jordan, en route to Baghdad.
"It shows that our strategy to arm and train local forces, so that they can fight for the freedom of their home country, was the correct path," she said.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 22, 2016
Islamic State fired crude chemical weapons on US troops – Pentagon -- The Guardian
Sailor Dies While Supporting ISIS Airstrikes in Mediterranean -- Military.com
US Military Will Be in Mideast for 'a Long Time,' Carter Tells Troops -- Military.com
Russia to send aircraft carrier to Syria as ceasefire hangs in balance -- CNN
Former parliament speaker to head Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service -- TASS
Russia's TOS-1A 'Sunheat' Heavy Flamethrower Just Nearly Doubled Its Range -- Sputnik
Over 60 Topol, Topol-M, Yars missile launchers taking part in Russia's large-scale drills -- TASS
Russian Armata Tank Becomes Impervious to Depleted Uranium Shells -- Sputnik
Russian Votes From Syria Hint At Size of Military Deployment -- Newsweek
China, Russia rapidly building arms for space war -- Washington Times
Philippines, Russia discuss military trade and technologies -- IHS Jane's 360
Taiwan Asks Google to Blur Military Facilities on Disputed Island Itu Aba: Reuters -- NBC
UK military investigating hundreds of alleged abuses in Afghanistan -- The Guardian
Self-harming among British military personnel up by a third -- The Guardian
State Department Clears $1.9B Sale of KC-46A Tankers to Japan -- Defense News
US Senate refuses to block Saudi Arabia arms sale -- DW
Carter: Budget Instability Jeopardizes US Interests -- Defense News
LCS Program Still 'On Track' Despite Breakdowns, CNO Says -- Military.com
USS Zumwalt to Remain in Virginia for Repairs -- AP
Despite Budget Woes, US Air Force Pushing for Nuclear Missile Modernization -- Sputnik
Planned ICBM Replacement To Move Forward Without Consensus On Cost -- Defense News
The Military's Biggest Helicopters May Be the Most Dangerous for Pilots and Passengers -- Popular Mechanics
Army to Launch Another Competition for New Soldier Radio -- Military.com
Indictment: Military boots made in China said 'Made in the USA' -- USA Today
Military Tattoo Policies May Thwart Potential Recruits: Carter -- Military.com
You Can Buy Your Own Military Surplus Humvee -- Maxim
Obama orders climate change be considered in military planning -- Washington Examiner
Predator drones surpass 4 million flight hours -- UPI
Cybersecurity is threatening America’s military supremacy -- Paul Martini, Tech Crunch
Special Forces as Military Observers in Modern Combat -- Rick Chersicla, RCD
Why America's Enemies (Especially North Korea) Should Still Fear the B-1B Bomber -- Dave Majumdar, National Interest
The Lessons From 9/11 for U.S. National Security -- John L. Chapman & Karl-Henrik Smith, RCD
Former admirals and generals warn Trump is 'dangerous' to military and country -- Stars and Stripes
More Retired US Military Officials Endorse Trump -- Algemeiner
Trump and the generals -- Michael O'Hanlon, Brookings
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