Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 3, 2011



Iran Test-Fires Missiles In Strait Of Hormuz Exercises -- CNN

Tehran, Iran (CNN) -- Iran test-fired two missiles Monday, the final day of its naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, state-run media reported.

The Qader missile, a long-range sea-to-shore missile, was fired during the "power" stage of the maneuvers, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency. The test was successful, and the missile hit its intended targets, according to the report.

"A large number of the long-range surface-to-sea Qader missiles have already been delivered to the Iranian Armed Forces," IRNA said.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Iran test fires battleship-sinking missile -- The Telegraph

France says Iran still developing nuclear arms
-- AFP

Russia says Iran has no long-range missiles -- Space Daily/AFP

Officer, NCO penalized for Iron Dome accident -- Jerusalem Post

US defence cuts a reality check for Australia -- The Age

EU directive for crime victims undermines Armed Forces, warns MoD -- The Telegraph

U.S. Military Extends Curfew in SKorea -- Military.com

Chinese military bases are about more than just naval supplies and protecting trade routes -- Japan Times

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

Repairs of fire-damaged nuclear sub to take at least one year -- RIA Novosti

Bloggers Bypass Russian Military Rocket Factory Security, Post Pictures Online -- Daily Tech

NATO to Pull $30B Worth of Gear From Afghanistan -- FOX News/AP

NATO supplies pile up at Pakistan port -- AFP

Canada’s elite troops get inadequate support from military, reviews finds -- Toronto Star

The F-22 Raptor: Program & Events -- Defense Industry Daily

Academy eyes cadets’ design for new UAV -- Air Force Times

US military shrinking as Pentagon declares war on costs
-- Sydney Morning Herald

Defense Secretary Panetta faces tough choices on national security in 2012 - -Walter Pincus, Washington Post

Twitterfight! Group Threatens Lawsuit Over Terror Tweets -- Danger Room

Defense.gov Names Top Stories of 2011 -- US Department of Defense

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