Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 18, 2012

Web wonders: Israel boasts one of the most successful incubators of cyber military technology in the world Photo: ALAMY

The War Being Waged On The Web -- The Telegraph

Senior politicians say Britain is falling behind in international cyberspace security and should turn defence into attack. But who would prevail in a global free-for-all?

In the past five years, cyber and telecommunications defence has left its niche market to become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. In 2011, governments, industry and ordinary computer users spent roughly £65 billion shoring up their computer networks, a figure that is predicted to double within five years.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Syrian Rebels Use YouTube, Facebook for Weapons Training -- Danger Room

Russian arms cargo en route to Middle East -- UPI

MI6 chief Sir John Sawers told 'you're not in Spooks' and to stop 'bragging' over Iran nuclear claims -- The Telegraph

Russia Offers India Joint GLONASS Development -- RIA Novosti

Russia claims deal on rent-free military base in Tajikistan -- RT

A Plea for an Alliance-Based ‘AirSeaCyber’ Joint Operational Concept -- Defpro

Dempsey: Forming Partnerships Vital for Future Force -- US Department of Defense

Two Russian Strategic Bombers To Fly To United States In 2013
-- Radio Free Europe

U.S. Unveils Anti-Mine Operation Near Gulf -- Defense News

Pentagon: 20 nations plan exercise in Mideast -- Stars and Stripes/AP

Future USAF Acquisition To Focus On Pacific -- Defense News

Aircraft carrier USS Stennis going to Persian Gulf early, staying longer -- MSNBC

More Bad News For F-22’s oxygen system -- Defense Tech

DoD Acquisition Chief: Pentagon, Lockheed Still Working On F-35 Deal -- Defense News

First Air Guard Pilot To Fly F-35 Gives A Positive Review: Slideshow -- Aol Defense

Boeing Sees F-18 Program Growth In U.S. And Abroad -- Aviation Week

US Military close to developing Hypersonic bombers
-- NDTV

Pentagon Official: No Plan To Counter Sequestration
-- Defense News

Military contractors to testify on potential defense cuts -- Washington Post

Cheney Joins Lockheed to Fight Defense Cuts -- Bloomberg Businessweek

Senators Suggest Sequester Compromise To Save Two Million Jobs
-- Aol Defense

DOD Officials Explain Sequestration Dangers -- US Department of Defense

Study: WikiLeaked Data Can Predict Insurgent Attacks -- Danger Room

Here Are The 5 Most Damaging National Security Leaks Of The Past Year -- Business Insider

Is Sexual Violence Endemic to the U.S. Military? -- Mark Thompson, Time

Messing With Benefits? The All-Volunteer Force Won't Exist Much Longer -- Business Insider

States praised, others faulted, for policies toward military voters -- Miami Herald/McClatchy News

NASCAR military sponsorships facing fight -- USA Today

US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,910
-- AP

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