Category: Blogs

NATO Fails in Libya

By James Joyner, the National Interest

From James Joyner, the National Interest:  There are twenty-six other militaries in NATO. Fourteen spent more than Libya’s $1.5 billion on defense in 2010

Pentagon: US, NATO not in manhunt for Gaddafi

By Lolita C. Baldor and Robert Burns, the AP

From Lolita C. Baldor and Robert Burns, the AP:  Marine Col. David Lapan said the U.S. is conducting aerial surveillance of Libya in support of NATO’s military mission to protect civilians from attack by government forces. But he said this does not amount to targeting Gadhafi

Purchase of Tiny Canadian UAV by Libyan Rebels Reveals International Network

By Ian Austen, the New York Times

From Ian Austen, the New York Times:  Libyan rebels have been coordinating their attacks using a Canadian-made, unmanned surveillance aircraft, the drone’s manufacturer announced Tuesday.

Update: NATO activities in Libya on August 24

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NATO Joins Hunt for Qaddafi

By Kareem Fahim, Rick Gladstone, and Alan Cowell, the New York Times

From Kareem Fahim, Rick Gladstone, and Alan Cowell, the New York Times:  NATO was reported on Thursday to be providing significant support in the hunt for Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi

Europe and NATO weakened despite Libya victory

By AFP

From AFP:  The intervention mandated by the United Nations and carried out under NATO command "is a success because two major nations took their responsibilities," French Defence Minister Gerard Longuet said earlier this week.

What Are Russian Strategic Nuclear Bombers Doing Infiltrating NATO Airspace?

By Jesus Diaz, Gizmodo

From Jesus Diaz, Gizmodo:  This is really strange and nobody is talking about it: the Russians are getting their Tu-95 Bear strategic nuclear bombers deep into European airspace without permission.