Friday, August 16, 2013

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 16, 2013



Hagel: U.S.-Egypt Military Relationship Intact Despite Violent Crackdown -- Washington Times

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday that the U.S. will continue its military relationship with Egypt, despite the interim government’s crackdown against Muslim Brotherhood supporters of deposed President Mohammed Morsi that has resulted in more than 500 deaths.

“The Department of Defense will continue to maintain a military relationship with Egypt, but I made it clear that the violence and inadequate steps towards reconciliation are putting important elements of our longstanding defense cooperation at risk,” Mr. Hagel said in a statement.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

US to 'maintain' military ties with Egypt: Hagel -- AFP

Obama cancels joint Egypt maneuvers, leaving military aid untouched for now -- Christian Science Monitor

The U.S. sends Egypt far more military aid than it needs -- Washington Post

The Pentagon Has Lost Its Leverage with Egypt. Now What? -- Stephanie Gaskell, Defense One

Mumbai Submarine Explosion Clouds India’s Naval Progress -- Pratyush, The Diplomat

India works to salvage sub as PM laments deadly accident -- Space War/AFP

Russian Experts to Help India in Submarine Sinking Probe -- RIA Novosti

China's Defense Budget Getting Fatter -- Real Clear Defense

Inside China: Military delays commercial flights -- Washington Times

China to probe IBM, Oracle, EMC for security concerns - paper -- Reuters

China’s “Warfare” Strategies and Tactics -- J.M. Norton, The Diplomat

Taiwan's military loses right to its court-martial system -- UPI

At least one bid qualified for $7.4 billion South Korea fighter jet deal -- Reuters

Israel Seeks Increase in Annual US Aid -- Defense News

Poland wants more say in NATO -- The Economist

With Eyes on Syria, U.S. Turns Warehouse Into Support Hub for Jordan -- New York Times

NATO Avoids ‘Costly’ Russian Transit Hub – Paper -- RIA Novosti

U.S., Afghans gearing up for spike in Taliban violence -- Washington Times

Marine test pilot makes first F-35B night landing at sea -- Marines.mil

Boeing near decision on future of C-17 cargo plane -- Stars and Stripes/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Four U.S. companies get funds for more work on unmanned plane -- Reuters

US States Jockey To Lure UAV Industry -- Defense News

Army to Rename XM25 Airburst Weapon -- Defense Tech

Kamikaze drones: Miniature munitions for dismounted troops -- Army Times

Pentagon wasting $7M on unused D.C. vehicles, watchdog says -- Washington Times

Document: US Navy to Reduce Admirals by 34 -- USNI News

Intelligence committee urged to explain if they withheld crucial NSA document -- The Guardian

Court: Ability to police U.S. spying program limited -- Washington Post

Obama upends intel panel -- Politico

Let's Give Every NSA Employee an Anonymous Whistleblowing Opportunity -- Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic

As Global Unrest Spreads, U.S. Slashes Military Readiness -- Loren B. Thompson, Lexington Institute

The Military Epidemics That Aren't -- Thomas Donnelly, Wall Street Journal

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