Monday, December 10, 2012

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 10, 2012

Japan Could Soon Become The Newest And Most Voracious Arms Buyer On The Planet -- Business Insider

The Philippines would support Japan dropping its pacifist constitution to become a fully fledged military force and act as a balance against a rising China, a government spokesman said Monday.

In an interview with the Financial Times, Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said the Philippines would strongly support a rearmed Japan -- its World War II foe -- as a counterweight to what it sees as Chinese provocation.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Experts: Gaza War Changed Face of Mideast Conflicts -- Defense News

North Korea Announces December 29 Launch Date for Rocket -- Voice of America

Kim Jong-un wrestles military for control -- Vancouver Sun

Navy sends 2 more warships for N. Korean missile launch -- Washington Times

Germany among World's Largest Arms Sellers -- IDN

Iran's long-range missiles said to lag U.S. intelligence fears -- Reuters

Brazil Leaning Towards F-18 Super Hornet In Aircraft Competition -- Defense World

Dutch government will send Patriot missiles to Turkey -- Reuters

Indian military short of 13,000 officers: Antony -- Times of India

India training Sri Lankan military -- Deccan Herald

Indian Navy needs a wider berth -- The Hindu

France denies nuclear sub axe plan -- Defence Management

Special operations growth expected after Iraq and Afghanistan -- Stars and Stripes/The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer

USN Cruisers, Manpower Held in Limbo -- Defense News

Funding Spat Could Sink USN Virginia-Class Sub -- Defense News

F-22 in Pearl Harbor event scrapes tail on landing
-- Kansas City/AP

Costs Canadians need to consider over F-35 fraud -- Eric Palmer Blog

Adviser: Testing on F-35 not over yet -- Stars and Stripes/The Sun, Yuma, Ariz.

Reading Secret USAF Bomber, ISR Plans -- Aviation Week

USAF Hopes Bulk Rocket Purchase Will Save Billions -- Space Daily

Army GCV Faces Budget Axe -- DoD Buzz

Billion-Dollar Flop: Air Force Stumbles on Software Plan -- New York Times

Navy sub with new design nears completion at Conn. base -- Stars and Stripes/AP

Sharp U.S. debate expected on electronic-intercept law
-- Washington Post

Top CIA lawyer considered for Pentagon
-- Foreign Policy

Dempsey: Senior commanders need more ethics training -- Stars and Stripes

Socialite to sound off on Petraeus scandal? -- Stars and Stripes/Philadelphia Inquirer

Sequestration spotlights real defense abuses
-- Col. Ken Allard, Washington Times

A case for targeted killings -- George Will, Washington Post

Eight Of The Nastiest And Dirty Jobs In The Military -- Business Insider

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