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New head of Strategic Capabilities Office wants to focus on AI

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Lessons I learned from training with special forces that I use in software development - DEV Community ��‍����‍��

"Interestingly, it wasn't until after I left the Army that had the unique opportunity to train with and be taught by some of Military's best. I've trained with and been taught by Green Berets, Army Rangers, Marine Force Reconnaissance, Navy SEALs, and guys whose titles are classified. I learned a myriad of skills, like weapons and tactics, clandestine and covert operations, and small and big team teamwork. While most of the training revolved around the application of these skills and the physical and mental toughness needed to operate effectively in adverse conditions, many of the lessons from a high level view have helped me in my career as a developer. "

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France may take the lead in fighting jihadists - Sahel or high water

"BY ANY standards, the international airport of Niger’s capital is a dozy spot— unless you are a French military air-traffic controller. On the civilian side of the ramshackle airport a few planes come and go. The contrast with the military side could not be starker. Helicopters and military transport planes sit on the apron. Mirage warplanes sit ready for action. This is the aviation hub of Barkhane, France’s four-year-old counter-terrorism operation in the Sahel, which has its headquarters in Chad, and also operates across Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania and Niger."

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Pakistan invites Saudi Arabia to be third partner in CPEC - The Hindu

Pakistan invites Saudi Arabia to be third partner in CPEC - The Hindu: "Saudi Arabia will be the third “strategic partner” of the $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a senior Pakistani Minister announced on Thursday, soon after Prime Minister Imran Khan returned from his first foreign trip to the cash-rich kingdom. The CPEC is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a pet project of Chinese President Xi Jinping, aimed at enhancing Beijing’s influence around the world through China-funded infrastructure projects."

ROLLING STONES AND THE SENTIMENTAL SOLDIER

Author: TWI


The Unsentimental Warrior by Lucian K. Truscott IV (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/24/opinion/24truscott.html?_r=0) is an interesting, and to me, inciting read. I would have let Gen McChrysthal’s (Top US Commander in Afghanistan) sacking by President Obama pass as there-goes-another-one, martyr in the ever existent tussle between civil and military kind of issue. A la Fonseka, if you will. But Lucian K. Truscott IV, celebrated author of a few Army centric books and articles, makes me sit up and take notice. While others are raving about McChrythal’s naivety and impudence, Mr Lucian chose to concentrate on something lesser mortals overlooked. McChrysthal’s apparent attempt to drive home a Three Muskeeter-esque – One for All, All for One- feel of camaraderie and bonhomie within Team America, his clutch of advisers (sidekicks?), is what Mr Lucian finds most revolting and he makes that (“All these men, I’d die for them. And they’d die for me”, he reportedly commented gesturing towards his Team) the subject of his ire. And in seeking to break the monotony and compose an unconventional piece, Mr Lucian sputters, gasps and wheezes his way through an entirely forgettable tirade.

Training of Para SF Commando | Toughest Military Training in India | Veer by Discovery

In the 36 hours stress test during Para SF training, commandos are tested beyond their physical limits and mental fears. They are kept sleep deprived with only 2 hours of sleep. The commandos are tested with a continuous series of gruelling exercise, a simulated battle situation. And when the body starts giving up, they have to do a speed march of 10 KM with a 30 KG battle load and their personal weapons. Watch the short video...