U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks to reporters after meeting with Poland's President Andrzej at the NATO Summit in Warsaw, Poland July 8, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Reuters: Obama urges NATO to stand firm against Russia despite Brexit
U.S. President Barack Obama urged NATO leaders on Friday to stand firm against a resurgent Russia over its seizure of Crimea from Ukraine and said Britain's vote to leave the European Union should not weaken the Western defense alliance.
In an article in the Financial Times newspaper as he arrived for his last summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation before he leaves office in January, Obama said America's "special relationship" with Britain would survive the referendum decision he had warned against.
"The special relationship between the U.S. and the UK will endure. I have no doubt that the UK will remain one of NATO’s most capable members," he said, but noted that the vote raised significant questions about the future of EU integration.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 8, 2016
U.S. to send 1,000 rotating troops to Poland, Obama says -- USA Today
NATO takes over U.S.-built missile shield, amid Russian suspicion -- Reuters
Russia hits back at 'anti-Russian' NATO 'hysteria' -- CNBC
Moscow Ready for Dialogue With NATO Members to Prevent Sea, Air Incidents -- Sputnik
Russia ‘Forced’ to Counteract NATO Buildup - Counter-NATO Summit Speaker -- Sputnik
Putin increases Russian Armed Forces’ organic strength to 1.885 million -- TASS
Russia Exported $4.6 Bln Worth of Arms, Military Equipment in 2016 - Putin -- Sputnik
Russia has $4.6B in military exports in 2016 -- UPI
Level battlefield: British military to allow women soldiers to serve in combat -- RT
NATO’s Germany problem -- Politico
A New Military Chief Rises in Iran -- Stratfor
German intelligence: Iran seeks illegal nuclear technology -- Jerusalem Post
China's military gets boost with huge new transport plane -- CNN
South Korea, U.S. to deploy THAAD missile defense, drawing China rebuke -- Reuters
Short of Military Brass, NATO Band Soldiers On -- WSJ
Australia Extends Military Mission in Afghanistan Into 2017 -- AP
U.S. troop cut won't impact mission in Afghanistan: U.S. general -- Reuters
Pentagon chief on pulling air support for U.S.-backed rebels: ‘We missed an opportunity’ -- Washington post
Stalled U.S. Fighter Sales to Gulf Allies Prompt House Scrutiny -- Bloomberg
Pratt & Whitney Picks up $1.5B Deal for F-35 Engines -- Defense News
When Will US Air Force F-35s Be Ready for Battle? -- Defense One
Pentagon planes showing age, military brass tell lawmakers -- FOX News
The Pentagon Covers Up Yet Another Anti-Missile Failure -- Mother Jones
ISIS deploys IED drones in Iraq; Pentagon seeks funding shift to counter threat -- Washington Times
US Navy Obscures The True Cost Of Its ‘Green Fleet’ -- Daily Caller
Senate Democrats block defense spending bill -- The Hill
Military ordered to turn over emails in Bergdahl case -- USA Today
Dallas shooting suspect was Army reservist: reports -- The Hill
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