Monday, August 23, 2010

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 23, 2010



Iran’s ‘Ambassador of Death’ is More Envoy of Annoyance -- The Danger Room

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad skipped onto a stage yesterday, drew back a blue curtain, unveiled a shiny gold drone, and pronounced it an “ambassador of death” to Tehran’s foes.

So does that mean Tel Aviv should be worried about Iranian robo-bombings? At the moment, probably not. Not only does the drone have an announced range of 600 or so miles — short of the Israeli border. Here’s a little secret, dear readers: Iran sometimes tries to bullshit the world about its arsenal. Shhh! Pass it on!

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Yoav Galant named as next Israel Defense Forces chief of staff -- Haaretz

Deadly Chinese Missile Threats Pt 1 -- New Wars

Israel defense cos press for bigger stake in F-35
-- Globes

International Experts to Discuss Biological Weapons Use, Preparedness -- Global Security Newswire

Pentagon delays missile-zapping laser test for fourth time -- Reuters

Laser Jet Preps for Saturday Tuesday Missile Shootdown (Updated) -- The Danger Room

MDA Eyes Missile-Detecting Infrared Pod
-- Aviation Week

Army improving helicopter protective measures -- U.S. Army.mil

JSF Jocks -- Ares/Aviation Week

USAF Realignment Affects 12,000 Airmen, 650 Planes -- Defense News

Securing American Maritime Boundaries -- Information Dissemination

DoD to offer higher pay for doctors, dentists -- Federal Times (Hat Tip: Defense Industry Daily)

More Special Forces Battalions -- Strategy Page

New Vests, Gear For U.S. Navy SEAL K-9 Dogs -- Defense News

Is Pentagon behind rape charges against Wikileaks' founder Assange? -- NDTV

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