Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 6, 2010



India, Russia To Discuss New Giant Fighter Jet Deal -- AFP

NEW DELHI — India and Russia will hold talks this week on a multi-billion-dollar deal to supply up to 250 advanced stealth fighter jets to the technology-starved Indian Air Force, officials said on Tuesday.

Experts say the deal could be worth 25 billion dollars, making it the biggest in India's military history.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Cheonan 'Was Warned of Missing N.Korean Sub'
-- Chosun Ilbo

MoD drones 'nearly hit helicopers over Salisbury Plain' -- BBC

Turkey looks into claims over former F-16 pilot in al-Qaeda camp -- Today's Zaman

Iran to Russia: Give Us Missiles Or Lawyer Up -- The Danger Room

F-35 Back in the Air -- Ares/Aviation Week

EVMS Sword Hangs Over F-35 -- DoD Buzz

GCV Must Be Safe, Affordable, Full-Spectrum Capable -- Defence Talk

U.S. Eliminates 80 Percent of Chemical Weapons Arsenal -- Global Security Newswire

U.S. Army Recommends SLAMRAAM Termination -- Defense News

New York trial of ex-Guantanamo prisoner due to start -- AFP

MQ-9 Reaper: The First Operational UCAV? -- Defense Industry Daily

Cold War Secrets -- Arms Control Wonk

Intelligence: We Must Be Quick -- Strategy Page

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