Thursday, October 14, 2010

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 14, 2010



‘Wearable Robots’ Could Solve Soldiers’ Hauling Woes -- The Danger Room

Communications equipment, weapons, extra ammo, dinner for the next two nights — the stuff troops have to lug around just keeps getting heavier. The Army brass recognizes that it’s getting ridiculous, but isn’t so sure how to lighten the load. Defense contractors say not to bother: just strap on a robotic exoskeleton and it’ll bear the burden better than even the toughest human backs.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

U.S. Army Looks to Lighten Troops' Load -- Defense News

JSF High Poker -- Defpro

Israel and Russia in UAV Deal
-- Defense Industry Daily

China offers Taiwan military dialogue -- Reuters

NATO Allies Close to Agreeing on Missile Defense, Diplomat Says -- Global Security Newswire

Swedish Military Worried About Google -- Defence Talk

Dodging the Draft: A battle for Russia’s youth
-- RIA Novosti

Smart Machines Evolve On The Battlefield -- Strategy Page

Marines Eye Ground Vehicles, Budget In Mind -- Defense Tech

U.S. Buys More High-Speed Vessels, Orders More -- Defense News

GCHQ Chief Calls For Closer Cyber Ties With Allies, Industry -- Ares/Aviation Week

NSA, DHS Deepen Cyber Relationships -- The Atlantic

Frank-Led Group to Debt Commission: Cut Defense -- Defense News

U.S. Land Forces Will Fade, Navy Rise
-- DoD Buzz

Administration is expected to appeal 'don't ask' injunction -- Washington Post

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