Saturday, July 21, 2012

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 21, 2012

Cybercriminals In Developing Nations Targeted -- BBC

Cybercriminals in developing nations are being targeted in a new effort to combat the illegal activity.

The International Cyber Security Protection Alliance has launched a research project to identify how attacks are likely to evolve over the next eight years.

It said that faster links to the net in parts of Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe were likely to create problems.

The ICSPA will advise governments and local authorities on how best to react.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

China Gets Combat Experience In Africa -- Strategy Page

Taiwan unlikely to acquire F-35 fighters soon: U.S. business council
-- Focus Taiwan

Israel navy needs ships to guard gas fields -- UPI

North Korea Said to Remove Military’s Lucrative Export Privilege -- New York Times

Arms dealer jailed in UK over North Korean missile plan -- Reuters

10 killed in Brunei military helicopter crash -- FOX News/AP

14 Attempted Thefts Of US Technology By Iranan Agents -- Business Insider

House Votes to Bar DoD Deal With Russian Firm -- Military.com/AP

U.S. Admits Surveillance Violated Constitution At Least Once
-- Danger Room

Raytheon to develop cyber maneuver technology for US Army -- Defence Talk

NSA Looks to Industry for Secure Mobile Capabilities -- US Department of Defense

Funding Limited For Advanced USAF Warfighting Tech
-- Aviation Week

Obama Seen Prioritizing Campaign Over Nuclear Arsenal Cuts Decision
-- Global Security Newswire

Incoming Air Force Chief Bows To Congress On Guard Cuts, Global Hawk; Warns F-35 On Costs -- Aol Defense

In-coming USAF boss faces significant F-35 troubles -- Eric Palmer

AF backpedals on ANG cuts -- DoD Buzz

Camp Lejeune water contamination records released by DOD -- Stars and Stripes/The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C.

Pentagon takes new steps to clamp down on leaks -- Stars and Stripes/AP

Experts: Ruling could hurt Bradley Manning’s defense in WikiLeaks case -- McClatchy News

Air Force instructor convicted of rape, sexual assault in military sex scandal -- FOX News/AP

Long legal process frustrates families of USS Cole victims -- Washington Times

Pentagon says military members were among the killed or wounded in the Colorado shooting -- Washington Post/AP

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