Thursday, December 13, 2012

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 13, 2012



North Korean Satellite 'Tumbling Out Of Control' As Fears Grow It Could Crash Land Back To Earth -- Daily Mail

* The object that North Korea sent into space early Thursday appears to be 'tumbling out of control' as it orbits the earth, said U.S. officials
* Washington labeled yesterday's North Korean launch a 'highly provocative act'
* Russia said nation had violated UN Security Council resolution

The satellite that North Korea claimed was the reason for its defiant rocket launch yesterday appears to be 'tumbling out of control' as it orbits the Earth.

According to U.S. defense officials, the object which was launched at 7.49 p.m. ET on Wednesday in opposition of international opinion has adopted an unstable trajectory and could crash land to the surface with potentially dangerous consequences.

While admitting that the craft was 'some kind of space vehicle' the White House has said that the rocket launch was a highly provactive act and today the United Nations Security Council called it a 'clear violation' of U.N resolutions.
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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

North Korea still years away from having credible missiles: experts -- CTV/AP

A look at North Korea's secretive, advancing missile arsenal -- Global News/AP

For North Korea, next step is a nuclear test -- Reuters

Australia's defense budget woes
-- UPI

Election Set to Boost Japan’s Military — Honestly -- Kirk Spitzer, Time

French carrier off Syria -- Voice of Russia

Indian Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya (Gorshkov) now expected in last quarter of 2013 -- Navy Recognition

India may impose damages for Gorshkov delay -- Times of India

Turkey Plans To Build up to 8 Frigates
-- Defense News

Military police will become involved in guard, patrol service in Russian army -- Russia Beyond The Headlines

Where would the British Army be without the Sikhs? -- Con Coughlin, The Telegraph

Red Star Over the Atlantic?
-- James Holmes, The Diplomat

Popular Military Vehicle Sparks Arms Export Debate -- Spiegel Online

In shadow of US military for generations, Okinawans fume over crimes, Osprey deployment -- Washington Post

Israel Feeding The F-16 Black Market -- Strategy Page

IDF mum on stolen F-16 engines -- Defense Tech

Iran says it can make copy of captured CIA drone -- AP

U.S., Canada Expand Arctic Cooperation, Military Training
-- US Department of Defense

NATO special forces unit gets new home -- Stars and Stripes

Canada's F-35s Are Now $37 Billion More Than Promised And It's Outraging The Whole Country -- Business Insider

F-35 deal scrapped as Canadian Conservative government begins new search for fighter jet -- Toronto Star

Pentagon cuts cost of F-35 fighters by 4 percent: sources -- Reuters

Pentagon To Sign Deal for 32 F-35s -- Defense News

Project moves ahead to develop mini-submarines for covert special operations forces -- Military & Aerospace

The Incredible Shrinking U.S. Navy -- Strategy Page

U.S. anti-submarine capability is eroding, and it may be too late to turn it around
-- Military & Aerospace

Most contractors opt out of Air Force chopper bids -- Reuters

U.S. Army Projecting Radio Needs in Future Budgets
-- Defense News

Senators seek answers on botched Air Force computer project -- Stars and Stripes/Dayton Daily News

Lawmakers Block Pentagon Spy Plan -- DoD Buzz

Pentagon Warns: ‘Pervasive’ Industrial Spying Targets U.S. Space Tech
-- Danger Room

7 Secret Ways America’s Stealth Armada Stays Off the Radar -- Danger Room

Military Leaders See Energy Diversity Protecting US National Security
-- Aol Energy

Battle wound foam secures Pentagon funding -- BBC

Military maps out Obama inauguration security -- Washington Times

Military upholds sexual contact charge against former Air Force officer -- McClatchy News

9/11 trial: Any mention of torture is classified, military judge rules -- Christian Science Monitor

Lawmakers push new rules on weapons to address suicide risk -- Stars and Stripes

North Carolina woman believes she was denied membership in military spouses’ group because she is a lesbian -- New York Daily News

Jesse Canella Of HonorVet.org Outlines The Tough Challenges Vets Face As They Return From War -- Business Insider

How Neo-Nazis and Gangs Infiltrated the U.S. Military: Matt Kennard’s ‘Irregular Army’ -- Michael Thomsen, The Daily Beast

DoD Too Cautious: 'We Have To Be Willing To Fail,' Says Flournoy -- Aol Defense

National Intelligence Council Forecasts Megatrends -- US Department of Defense

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