Monday, January 2, 2012

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 2, 2011

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Tilford Breedlove signals to the pilot of an F/A-18F Super Hornet as it comes to a stop after an arrested landing on the USS Carl Vinson under way in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 16, 2011. Breedlove is an aviation boatswain's mate. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class James R. Evans

Military Fears Lost Skills After Iraq Pullout -- FOX News/Wall Street Journal

The US military left Iraq in December with new technologies that are likely to change the shape of future wars. But some of the skills developed alongside are in danger of falling away, several people throughout the ranks worry.

Ten years ago, the US military was firmly under the control of the generals. It was steeply hierarchical, slow to evolve and squarely focused on "big wars" between armies of opposing nations.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Iran drill showcasing newest submarines
-- Press TV

View Of the Plane Cemetery From Your Apartment -- English/Russia

S.Korea Steps Up Defense Buildup as China's Military Power Grows -- Chosun Ilbo

North Korea vows to bolster military in New Year message -- The Telegraph

Israel-Russia diplomatic tiff places restrictions on new military attaches -- Haaretz

Haiti panel recommends restoring army
-- AP

Why Indian Pilot Training Is So Dangerous
-- Strategy Page

Taiwan cuts compulsory military service to 4 months -- Taiwan Today

What will 2012 bring for the Australian fighter aircraft roadmap? -- Eric Palmer Blog

F-35 Proponents Say The Darndest Things -- Ares/Aviation Week

Super Tucano Wins USAF’s Light Attack Contest
-- Defense Tech

Hawker: Air Force Awarded LAS Contract To Sierra Nevada -- Wibw.com

View of Military Clouds From a High Perch -- Signal Online

Cyber Soldiers: Hackers in Fatigues -- Defense Update

Former Major Gets 60 Months For Taking Bribes -- Wall Street Journal

Military in 2012: Leaner times, a home front focus
-- HRMilitary

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