Saturday, March 24, 2012

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 24, 2012



Apache Crash Video Gets Laughs Online - But Helicopter Risks Are Deadly Serious -- Aol Defense

A YouTube video of an American AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashing in Afghanistan has gone viral, with commentators expert and otherwise chiming in on the pilot's mistakes and appropriate punishments. The International Security Assistance Force told the Pentagon-supported newspaper Stars and Stripes that they "believe the video shows a crash which occurred in Paktika province on Feb. 6" and which is now under investigation, but ISAF has been otherwise unforthcoming.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Manipulation claim over Indian Rafale jet deal -- The Telegraph

Swedish Prosecutor Opens Saudi Weapons Probe
-- Defense News

Cristina Kirchner declassifies report into Argentine military failings during Falklands War -- The Telegraph

Falklands defence budget to be cut despite conflict with Argentina -- Daily Mail

Aircraft carrier costs will be half what you think, US tells British ministers -- The Telegraph

Guinea-Bissau ex-military boss seeks refuge at EU compound after killing of ex-intel chief -- Washington Post

Reforming Yemen’s military -- Foreign Policy

U.S. approves Egypt military aid despite rights fears -- Reuters

UK Prime Minister Hints at Joint Strike Fighter U-turn
-- Defpro

Lockheed welcomes Norway backing of F-35 fighter
-- Baltimore Sun/Reuters

Norway and the F-35--speed or delay?
-- Eric Palmer Blog

U.S. to Reopen Bidding on Troubled Afghan Aircraft Deal
-- Defense News/AFP

Air Force Won’t Replace JSTARS Fleet
-- Defense Tech

Navy: The cruisers must go, that others may stay -- DoD Buzz

What the LCS should be…
-- Bring the heat. Bring the Stupid.

Marines Sail Back To Future With Bataan Deployment -- Aol Defense

Space Clutter a Growing Concern for Pentagon -- Military.com/Stars and Stripes

Former CIA officer speaks at University of Delaware about his spy days -- Examiner

The Legacy of the CIA’s Secret LSD Experiments on America -- Time

Lockheed to pay $15.85 million to settle case involving overcharges -- Star Telegram

Marines, Navy and DOD Sued Again for Rape of Military Women
-- OpEdNews

Sergeant Will Be Charged With 17 Murders in Afghan Massacre -- Danger Room

Accused soldier, wife spoke briefly on phone twice -- USA Today

The Military and PTSD -- KIMT CBS

Army: PTSD Treatable, Some Diagnosed Return to War
-- Military.com/AP

Women's roles evolved - Women make an impact on military history -- Mazwell Air Force Base

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