Thursday, February 10, 2022

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- Febraury 10, 2022

 

RFE: Russia, Belarus Begin War Games Amid Outcry From Ukraine, West 

 Russia and Belarus have launched major war games in an already tense region, intensifying concerns about Moscow’s military intentions and sparking denunciation from the West and Ukraine. 

The maneuvers, which began on February 10, are taking place in southern Belarus, near its border with Ukraine. They are scheduled to last for 10 days, the countries' military officials have said. 

The drills take part amid a flurry of diplomatic activity as U.S. and European leaders seek ways to tamp down tensions that have soared following Russia's move to amass more than 100,000 combat-ready troops near its border with Ukraine, raising concerns it could launch an invasion.  

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- Febraury 10, 2022 

Russia, Belarus kick off Union Resolve 2022 joint military drills -- TASS  

Russia and Belarus begin military drills near Belarusian border with Ukraine -- The Guardian  

Russia’s ‘Most Powerful Dogfighters’ – Su-30, Su-35 Jets Conduct ‘War Drills’ With Belarusian Air Force Amid NATO Tensions -- EurAsian Times/Sputnik  

NATO and Russia hold war games amid negotiations to reverse the escalating crisis on Ukraine's borders -- CBS  

NATO presence needed from Baltic to Black Sea, Latvian PM says -- DW  

Baltic nations launch OSCE appeal over Russia-Belarus drill -- Defense News  

NATO Secretary General addresses Russia’s military build-up in and around Ukraine with UK Prime Minister Johnson -- NATO  

Top U.S. general speaks with Belarusian counterpart amid Russia drills -- Reuters  

US fighter jets land in Poland -- The Hill  

American military aircraft on the move in Europe amid ongoing Ukraine crisis -- Stars and Stripes  

Reporters: US military blocking access to troops in Europe -- AP  

US military camouflage: The differences between soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and others -- Task & Purpose  

U.S. Critical And Emerging Technology List Forecasts Future Military Needs -- Forbes  

Data and rockets: US military eyes new tech to supply far-flung forces -- Defense News 

Huntington Ingalls considers industrial base investment, as sub construction lags behind -- Defense News  

U.S. military may need to invest more in Arctic capabilities -- UPI  

How Hybridized Vehicles Will Generate Tactical Advantages for the Army -- National Interest  

Military families in Hawaii water crisis ask lawmakers for better medical care, more answers -- Military Times  

U.S. Army releases plan to address climate change -- Yahoo News  

Military vehicle training accidents, many fatal, reveal faulty equipment, poor training -- CBS News  

Pentagon stands by investigation of Kabul airport attack despite questions raised in CNN report -- CNN

'He's making it worse': Frustrations with Hawley's Pentagon nominee blockade boil over -- Politico 

With Blinken in Pacific, Marshall Islands says talks on US military access 'stalled' -- Reuters  

U.S. Air Force Carries Out Joint Military Exercises With Pacific Allies -- National Interest  

Chinese 'space cleaner' spotted grabbing and throwing away old satellite -- DW  

Monitors Say North Korea May Be Preparing Military Parade -- AP  

Turkey’s own Atmaca missile to replace Harpoons on its Navy ships -- Defense News  

Analysis: Leaving Mali would not be easy as French military feels the heat -- Reuters  

Indonesia signs deal for French Rafale warplanes, as Paris rethinks regional alliances -- France 24  

Indonesia looks to French industry to supply new fighter jets, attack submarines -- Defense News

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