Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 14, 2010

KNIGHT RESCUE - U.S. Navy sailors observe flight operations aboard the USS Peleliu as Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters prepare for take-off to provide aid to flood-stricken Pakistan, under way in the North Arabian Sea, Aug. 13, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Omar A. Dominquez

MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Sea Links -- New Wars

Japan Arms Ban Hurts Security as Firms Quit Industry, Business Lobby Says -- Bloomberg

Japan Wants More Submarines -- Strategy Page

Soldiers Try To Trade Tech Support For Afghan Intel -- The Danger Room

Germany to Phase Out Conscription: Report -- Defense News

U.S. Tests Mock Nuclear Bomb -- Global Security Newswire

'Vigilant Eagle' Tests NORAD, Russian Response -- Space Daily

U.S. Justice Department Stonewalls Sen. Cornyn on Military Voting -- Washington Times

Lesbian Cadet Quits West Point: Cites 'don't ask, don't tell' policy -- FOX News

EXCLUSIVE: Navy Air Force Inspector General Under Investigation After Dismissing Anti-Gay Harassment Complaint -- FOX News