Friday, August 20, 2010

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 20, 2010



Red Arrows 'Could Be Grounded By Defence Cuts' -- The Telegraph

The Red Arrows could become the victim of coalition cuts soon after the Armed Forces Minister refused to safeguard their future.

For nearly 50 years the RAF's acrobatic display team have captivated audiences across the world with their daredevil performances.

But newly-appointed minister Nick Harvey said he could give no guarantee over their future as funding for the Arrows was at "no more or less risk" than any other department.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Air Force alerts New York of F-16 flyovers by Thunderbirds aerobatic team above the Intrepid -- New York Daily News

Swiss may hike budget for jets to 5 bln Sfr -- Reuters

Turkey looks to continue arms procurement despite questions -- Hurriyet Daily News

China Calls For End to Pentagon’s Annual PLA Military Assessment
-- Defense Tech

The Saudi Arms Deal: An Element of US Policy in the Face of the Iranian Threat -- Defpro

Sea Links
-- New Wars

U.S. Army Releases Operating Concept -- Defense News

The Emperor Has No Clothes (U.S. Merchant Marine) -- Maritime Professional (Hat Tip: Defense Industry Daily)

Automation Fatigue On LCS Class Ships -- Strategy Page

End-to-End Ballistic Missile Defense System Simulation Completed -- Defense Talk

Pentagon Nears Finding on Hypersonic Glider Test Failure -- Global Security Newswire

Will the CIA's New Counterproliferation Approach Work? -- Ares/Aviation Week

U.S. Army’s TNT Replacement Only Detonates On Command -- Danger Room

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