Friday, April 13, 2012

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- April 13, 2012


LCS Couldn't Survive War With China, But It Could Help Prevent It: CNO -- Aol Defense

WASHINGTON: As Chinese and Filipino ships continue to face off in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, the Chief of Naval Operations acknowledged that the Navy's prized new Littoral Combat Ship might not survive a shooting war against a well-armed adversary like China. But, Adm. Jonathan Greenert said this morning at a National Press Club breakfast organized by Government Executive magazine, the small, versatile vessel could free up larger warships from the day-to-day policing, presence, and partnership-building missions that are the best way to prevent a crisis from erupting in the first place.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

North Korea names Kim Jong-un to top national military post -- Reuters

North Koreans to Try Next Missile Launch in 2-3 Yrs - French Expert -- RIA Novosti

Failed North Korean launch a warning to military buyers: U.S. -- Reuters

North Korea Still Illegally Exporting Ballistic Missiles, CIA Says -- Global Security Newswire

China Lashes Talk of Asian Missile Shield
-- Global Security Newswire

Iran announces plans for military drills -- UPI

U.K. F-35 Ready for Takeoff (Update) -- Aviation Week

Canada's F-35 could crash Tories’ spending plans -- Chronicle Herald

Russia May Consider Establishing Private Military Companies -- RIA Novosti

Russian Warships to Patrol Syrian Coast -- RIA Novosti

Turkish prosecutors launch new crackdown against military, order arrest of 4 ex-generals. -- Washington Post/AP

5,000 Libyan MANPADS Secured -- Defense News

Norway Sees Russian Role for NATO’s Ballistic Missile Defense -- Defense News

Unmanned vessel could soon be working for Navy
-- Stars and Stripes

Textron unveils unmanned marine vessel -- Nola.com

DoD’s 30-Year Aviation Plan
-- Defense Tech

F-16 Production Finally Winds Down -- Strategy Page

Hawker Beechcraft AT-6 Back In Running Vs. Super Tucano: New LAS RFP Inbound
-- Aol Defense

"Operation Chimichanga" Tests Pentagon’s Stealth Strike Force -- Brookings

2 Dead in Latest Crash of Marines’ Controversial Tiltrotor -- Danger Room

Drones to Increase 45% in Pentagon 30-Year Aviation Plan -- Bloomberg Businessweek

Inside the Ring: Counter-space battle craft -- Washington Times

60 Years of the B-52
-- Defense Tech

CSI: CIA -- Strategy Page

The Cost Of War For Military Familes -- Huffington Post

Why YouTube Has Become an Important Intelligence Source -- Bloomberg Businessweek

5 Lewis-McChord soldiers being investigated after rocket launcher found off base -- Stars and Stripes

Some military college alumni upset by pride events
-- AP

Fort Campbell soldier gets 2nd highest military honor for saving soldiers during Afghan attack -- Washington Post/AP

Defense Industry’s Favorite Think Tank Daydreams of Obama Defeat -- Danger Room

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