The Pentagon is working on force structure plans for continuing to advice and assist Afghan forces well past the 2014 drawdown date previously set between NATO and the Kabul government. US Army. (US Army)
The Hill: In Afghanistan, things aren't getting better
The number of properly trained Afghan troops has been grossly overestimated. Afghan military and police leaders are collecting salaries for troops and police that don't exist. The government is doing the same for schools, teachers, clinics and doctors. Fraud and corruption are rampant. Contractors are being paid exorbitant amounts of money, but doing little. Intelligence is faulty. Oversight is being done from a distance and without effect. Afghanistan will not survive without help.
But don't worry; things will be better next year.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 15, 2016
Super Tucanos Provide Major Boost to Afghanistan Air Force -- Military.com/Stars and Stripes
NATO Deputy SecGen: Russia's Anti-Access/Area-Denial Build-Up Is Biggest Worry -- Defense News
Three layers of Russian air defense at Hmeimim air base in Syria -- TASS
Russian bomber shown carrying anti-shipping missile in Syria -- IHS Jane's 360
Support: Russian Innovation In Syria -- Strategy Page
Vigilant Flankers: Russian Su-27 Pilots Hone Their Skills in Crimea -- Sputnik
Iranian Defense Minister Due to Meet Russian Deputy PM in Moscow -- Sputnik
Saudi Arabia to deploy jets in Turkey's İncirlik amid debate over timing -- Hurriyet Daily News
Saudi Arabia to host ‘largest’ military exercises in region, 20 states invited -- RT
China’s Defense Prepares for Overhaul -- Aviation Week
India Considers US Lockheed Martin Offer to Manufacture F-16 Fighter Jets -- Sputnik
INS Viraat sets sail on its farewell journey -- India Times
Warplanes: Japanese Stealth Fighter Plans -- Strategy Page
Japan Faces Challenging Choices for Cash-Strapped Air Force -- Defense News
N. Korea launches new ICBM unit: sources -- Yonhap News Agency
Pentagon: North Korea Lacks Technology For Anti-US Nuclear Strike -- Defense News
U.S. deploys more Patriot missiles in South Korea -- Washington Times
US Army Pivots to Europe -- Defense News
Sixth-Gen Fighter Likely Won’t Be Common Across Services, Air Force General Says -- Defense News
Top US Navy Officer Wants A High-Tech Fleet -- Daily Caller
Ohio Wins Again in Army’s Budget for More M1 Abrams Tanks -- DoD Buzz
Pentagon says it will submit ISIS plan to Congress -- The Hill
McCain Upset Over Perceived Budget Briefing Snub -- Defense News
Administration denies playing ‘shell game’ with spy programs -- The Hill
Pentagon Budget Seeks To Leverage R&D Investments -- Defense News
Air Force crew refueling plane saves pilot in emergency over ISIS territory -- FOX News
Missing batteries among issues that caused Army's runaway blimp -- L.A. Times
Army looks to recruit more women, adapt physical testing -- AP
Marines Could Cut Infantry Troops to Expand Cyber Community -- Military.com
US Senator Schumer slams Obama budget cuts to anti-terror funds -- AP
Senator McCain says could subpoena U.S. sailors held by Iran -- Reuters
This is what Donald Rumsfeld wants inscribed on his gravestone -- Military Times
Morale: Your Kind Are Not Welcome In The Marines -- Strategy Page
Marine commandant details career, fitness and tattoo changes -- Marine Times
All candidates say they would help veterans. Who actually has a plan? -- McClathcy News
Size Matters: 5 Reasons The Littoral Combat Ship Is Crucial To Future Naval Operations -- Loren Thompson, Forbes
Top Marine Looks to Science Fiction to Prepare Corps for Future -- Defense Tech
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