Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 2, 2011


The Robots Of Tomorrow Might Be A Little Late -- Ares/Aviation Week

Good news! The robot army we all know will one day take over the world and enslave the human race isn’t ready for global domination just yet. In fact, listening to Pentagon botheads talk, it appears that military leaders aren't even quite sure what to do with the autonomous unmanned vehicles they're developing.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Pakistani Nuke Arsenal on Track to be World's Fifth Largest
-- Global Security Newswire

Indian warship sunk during 'day at sea' for military families -- CNN

Russia's 2nd Graney class nuclear sub to enter service in 2015 -- RIA Novosti

Russians lose spy satellite hours after launch. -- CBS

Russia restores contact with satellite-Ifax -- Reuters

Indian Navy scouts for amphibious warfare craft -- Economic Times

Koreas move toward military talks
-- UPI

Canada: Soldier bonuses, allowances and perks suspended after spending problem at DND -- Winnipeg Free Press/Canadian Press

Israel drops scandal-tainted general for top job -- Defense News/AFP

Allegations of military corruption in Philippines set off fears of unrest, hopes for justice -- Canadian press

US eyes more Asian defense talks -- Space War

JSF Costs Key To 2011 Global Fighter Market
-- Aviation Week

5,500 Mercs to Protect U.S. Fortresses in Iraq -- The Danger Room

Central Command chief: US has no plans to move troops, ships in response to Egypt unrest -- Canadian Press

Boeing to revise bid for US military tanker deal -- AFP

So Both Sides Got Subsidies in KC-X, Now What? -- Defense Tech

F-35 Students To Train on Talons, F-16s -- Defense News

LCS: The Right Ship at the Right Time -- USNI

USMC Ravens get upgrade
-- Flight Global

Weather Sat Program Slammed -- DoD Buzz

Space: A Tragedy In Low Earth Orbit
-- Strategy Page

Coburn to U.S. military chiefs: Clean up your financial books -- The Hill

Agency warns banks of foreclosure protection for military personnel -- L.A. Times

New Website Promotes Military Info Sharing -- U.S. Department of Defense

Prince William to wed in military uniform, but not sure which one -- Toronto Star

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