Thursday, October 27, 2011

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 27, 2011

Residents carry a dead body that was found near the site of burning tankers, after an explosion on the outskirts of Sirte, Libya Photo: REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal

Libya: Stockpiles Of Chemical Weapons Found -- The Telegraph

Chemical weapons have been found in Libya by National Transitional Council forces, a representative of the movement that ousted the late Muammar Gaddafi has said.

The NTC said the chemical warheads had been secured and would be made safe by experts.

"They are from the Gaddafi era and are under guard, until they can be handed over," an NTC representative said at a meeting between the council and NATO representatives in Qatar.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

U.N. to end mandate for NATO military operations in Libya -- Reuters

Russia’s new Navy destroyer -- Barents Observer

Japan's reconnaissance missions undermine China's security interests: defense ministry -- Xinhuanet

Missile Defense: Germany Will Not Procure MEADS
-- Heritage Foundation

Israel may lose German sub deal -- Ynet News

Uruguay lawmakers revoke Dirty War amnesty
-- Mercury News/AP

David Cameron announces £1bn upgrade for Army's Warrior vehicles -- The Telegram

Bulgaria to Delay Purchase of Military Aircraft on Budget Cuts -- Bloomberg Businessweek

Robins official says massive Saudi F-15 sale remains on track despite delays -- WRWR Patriot

Russian radar sniffers for ayatollahs -- RT

U.S. keeps major lead over Russia in nuclear weapons -- Washington Post

In South Korea, Panetta affirms U.S. commitment to Asia -- L.A. Times

Panetta reassures troops in Pacific worried about budget cuts -- Stars and Stripes

F-35B Costs
-- Information Dissemination

Gen. Amos Pumps the V-22 As Hill Weighs Multiyear -- Aol Defense

$24M Awarded to Find Cause of F-22 Oxygen Problem -- Defense News

Pentagon Cuts Four Lockheed Jets From Next Order, Pentagon Says -- Bloomberg Businessweek

Homeland Security adding 3 drone aircraft despite lack of pilots -- L.A Times

Future U.S. Army Ground-Based Vehicles, Network Initiatives Face Development and Funding Challenges -- Defpro

Supercommittee Turns to War Spending as Clock Ticks -- Defense News

Snapshot of a defense giant -- DoD Buzz

New Somalia Attack Could Jeopardize U.S. Shadow War -- David Axe, Danger Room

Gay troops to file suit challenging Defense of Marriage Act
-- Washington Post

Poland's Last Battle Of Britain Pilot Dies -- NPR/AP

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