Monday, January 9, 2012

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 9, 2012

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the Defense Strategic Review at the Pentagon in Washington Jan. 5, 2012. Obama unveiled a defense strategy on Thursday that calls for greater U.S. military presence in Asia and envisions cutting troops in Europe as the Pentagon seeks to reduce spending by nearly half a trillion dollars after a decade of war. Kevin Lamarque / Reuters

The U.S. Military Eyes the Asia-Pacific. China’s Response? So Far, A Shrug -- Time

When U.S. President Barack Obama announced earlier this month that the U.S. military would be re-orienting itself toward the Asia-Pacific—a move that many perceive as an attempt to counter China’s rising power—China’s state-run news agency, Xinhua, responded quickly. But instead of the usual blustery anti-Americanism, the piece was titled “Constructive US role in Asia-Pacific welcome.” Parts of the story were certainly less sunny than the headline, warning that America’s “possible militarism will cause a lot of ill will and meet with strong opposition in the world’s most dynamic region.”

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

China warns U.S. to be "careful" in military refocus on Asia
-- Reuters

China Slams New Asian Slant in US Defense Strategy -- New York Times/AP

China planning military base in Pakistan, Indian report says -- Global Post

Report: Russian naval force arrives at Syria port in 'show of solidarity' -- Haaretz

Israel to Boost Defense Budget -- Voice of America

Analysis: Selling arms to the Gulf -- BBC

France ready to sell all to Russia save for NATO codes and ICBMs -- Pravda.ru

NK leader signals 'military-first' policy
-- Korea Times

Nuclear submarine fire mystery deepens -- The Foreigner

Submarines: It's Worse Than It Sounds -- Strategy Page

Japan Defense Minister on Hot Seat: Report
-- Defense News/AFP

USAF commander dismisses idea of integrating Futenma, Kadena bases
-- Mainichi Daily News

New US military strategy shifts focus away from Germany -- Deutsche Welle

As the Army Shrinks, What Happens to its New Vehicle Programs? -- Ares/Aviation Week

DOD Leaders: U.S. Will Remain World’s Strongest Military -- US Department of Defense

Obama Administration Says No US Military Retreat Despite Defense Cuts
-- Voice of America

MILITARY: Special Operations troops learn to be gumshoes -- North County Times

Marines Want iPads to Control Robo-Copter Brains -- Danger Room

Infantry: Snipers Rule
-- Strategy Page

Jobless rates for young and female vets climbed in late 2011 -- USA Today

Dozens of soldiers on lockdown over missing military equipment
-- CNN

Military jury to hear opening statements in major Iraq war crime case of Haditha killings
-- Washington Post/AP

Panetta: ‘Sequestration’ Would Upend Military Strategy -- US Department of Defense

Overspending the peace dividend
-- Max Boot, L.A. times

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