Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 8, 2012


Iran Has Capability To Hit U.S. Forces Round World: Report -- Yahoo News/Reuters

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Iran is capable of hitting U.S. military forces around the world if attacked by the United States, Russia's Interfax news agency quoted the Iranian ambassador to Moscow as saying on Wednesday.

The United States has imposed sanctions, targeting Iran's central bank and giving U.S. banks new powers to freeze Iranian government assets, which tighten international measures aimed at forcing the Islamic Republic to scrap sensitive nuclear work.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Iran: US, Israel vulnerable to counterattack -- Jerusalem Post

India upgrades its military with China in mind -- Seattle PI/AP

IAF's biggest ever wargame deferred -- Deccan Herald

Boeing confirms Indian order for 10 C-17s as Indian defence market grows -- Defence Web

Ability of U.K. to Conduct a Future Libya-Style Campaign Questioned -- Defense News

Britain won't decide on F-35 fighter numbers till 2015 -- Reuters

UK to buy another Boeing C-17 military plane -- AP

Russia to Upgrade Over 10 Tu-160 Bombers by 2020 -- RIA Novosti

Delivery of S-500 Air Defense System Delayed Until 2017 -- RIA Novosti

Russia to Deploy 7 Subs in Black Sea by 2017 -- RIA Novosti

HMS Liverpool shadows Russian carrier -- Ministry of Defense

UK and France Desperate to be Included in Mid East Ops? -- Defense tech

Pakistan gets new fighter planes from US -- NDTV

US General to Visit Pakistan to Discuss Airstrikes -- Military.com/AP

U.S. Gen. Dempsey heads to Egypt with relations on line -- McClatchy News

U.S. military beginning review of Syria options -- CNN

JSF 'no match' for latest Russian fighters or Chinese radar
-- The Australian

Workers' dedication returns F-15E back to warfighter, saves millions -- Air Force Material Command

Avenger Redux - Second Predator C Flies -- Ares/Aviation Week

Ground Combat Vehicle Program Heads South -- Ares/Aviation Week

Marines 'assault' US beaches in amphibious drill -- Breitbart/AFP

Direct Action Mission Likely To Decline for Special Operators -- Aol Defense

Special Ops Budget Looks Secure -- Ares/Aviation Week

Support Grows for Easing of U.S. Export Controls -- Defense News

Flash, Bang, Ow! Less-Lethal Bullet ‘Attacks Three Senses’ -- Danger Room

Infantry: Escaping From Death And Victory
-- Strategy Page

CIA digs in as Americans withdraw from Iraq, Afghanistan -- Washington Post

Neuroscientists to Top Brass: Mess With Minds… Carefully -- Danger Room

Defense Cuts Will Ground the 21st Century Weapons America Will Need to Protect Its Future -- Defpro

Victims of military rape deserve justice
-- Kackie Speier, CNN

DOD backs parade for returning vets, but not until all troops are home -- Stars and Stripes

Navy SEAL Commander Advised to 'Get the Hell Out of the Media'
-- Yahoo News/ABC News

Regarding U.S. drones -- L.A. Times editorial

US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,769 -- FOX News/AP

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