Intel Community Worried Obama Administration Disclosed Too Much About Latest al Qaeda Threat -- Washington Times
Fear that sources and methods may have been compromised
In warning about possible al Qaeda attacks against Americans overseas, U.S. officials may have provided too much detail about intercepted chatter and the source of the information, and that may make it more difficult to get such tips next time, former and current intelligence officials say.
On Friday, the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert for Americans, citing an unspecified al Qaeda threat. The bulletin said that the highest threat levels are the Middle East and North Africa, “and possibly occurring in or emanating from the Arab Peninsula.”
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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS
Revealed: Shock 'Code Red' safety report on British nuclear subs as fleet is hit by leaking, cracked reactors and lack of trained staff -- Daily Mail
Former Turkish army head jailed for life over conspiracy -- Reuters
Turkey appoints new military commanders -- Al Jazeera
Here's A Quick Breakdown Of Russia's Massive Military Exercise -- Business Insider
Russian Warships Dock In Cuba On 'Friendly Visit' -- Defense News
Russia Has Best Missile-Defense Radars – Senior Official -- RIA Novosti
Russian Defense Ministry Signs $380M Helicopter Deal -- RIA Novosti
NKorea developing missiles: New weapons could be capable of reaching Guam -- Guampdn.com
South Korea’s ambitious USD 50 million fighter plane, a dud? -- Daily Bhaskar
Agni V to be operational by 2015 -- The Hindu
Potential Purchase of Aegis Destroyers Marks a Trend for Japan's Defense Policy -- Diplomatic Courier
Spain aims to resell half A400M fleet to ease budget -- Reuters
Russian Carrier to be Delivered to India by the end of 2013 -- Defense news
Israel Tests Enhanced Ballistic Missile -- Aviation Week
Senate strikes Super Tucanos, Mi-17s from appropriations bill -- Flight Global
Feds plan to give Egypt armed-to-the-teeth ships -- WND
Tied up for years in U.S. red tape, Afghan aides are Taliban targets -- Washington Times
USS Ponce stays afloat in unique role as forward staging base -- Stars and Stripes
Raytheon sees "never-ending opportunity" in Patriot missile system -- Reuters
Navy Switches from Composite to Steel -- Defense News
US military helicopter crashes inside base on Japan's Okinawa -- Stars and Stripes
Coast Guard teams to rejoin Navy on anti-drug mission -- Navy Times
FBI pressures Internet providers to install surveillance software -- CNet
New Navy ship to carry USS Indianapolis name -- Stars and Stripes/AP
Outside 'Enforcer' to Oversee DoD Headquarters Cuts -- Defense News
Pentagon's Warnings Intend to Avert Budget Standoff -- Voice of America
Defense Industry Remains in the Dark on Budget Decisions -- National Defense
Military hospitals shrinking services to meet spending cuts -- USA Today
Dempsey Talks Snowden, Syria and Sex Assaults -- DoD Buzz
U.S. grand jury probing contractor that vetted Snowden: WSJ -- Reuters
Military investigators reportedly disqualify 60 troops as sexual assault counselors, recruiters or drill instructors -- FOX News
Military leaders say dismissals key to focus on assault -- USA Today
Bill would cut off salaries of military personnel accused of crimes -- Stars and Stripes/Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Soldier's war zone murder conviction could ripple through ranks -- Stars and Stripes/The Fayetteville Observer
Keeping China’s Second Aircraft Carrier in Perspective -- Harry Kazianis, The Diplomat
The Marine Commandant Scandal Is A Rare Look Into The Power And Influence Of 4-Star Generals -- Brian Jones, Business Insider
A decaying defense is no defense -- Washington Post editorial
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