Thursday, December 26, 2013

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 25, 2013



NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Warns of The Dangers Posed By Loss Of Privacy In Channel 4's 'Alternative Christmas Message' -- Daily Mail

* In two-minute video, Snowden spoke of future concerns over surveillance
* Message has been broadcast since 1993 to mimic Queen's annual speech
* Snowden became a wanted man seven months ago for leaking

Former US National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, who revealed details of electronic surveillance by American and British spy services, warned of the dangers posed by a loss of privacy in a Channel 4's 'Alternative Christmas Message'.

In a two-minute video recorded in Moscow, where Snowden has been granted temporary asylum, he spoke of concerns over surveillance in an age of huge technological advancement.

'We have sensors in our pockets that track us everywhere we go. Think about what this means for the privacy of the average person,' he said.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Edward Snowden, after months of NSA revelations, says his mission’s accomplished -- Washington Post

Edward Snowden declares 'mission accomplished' in Moscow interview -- The Guardian

Snowden says spying worse than Orwellian -- Washington post

If not the NSA, who should store the phone data? -- Ellen Nakashima, Washington Post

Spy wars: Americans need to know more than Snowden has revealed -- Seth Rosenfeld, L.A. Times

Russian Military Plans to Order More Yak-130 Combat Trainers -- RIA Novosti

Russia to Test-Fly New Bomber in 2019 -- RIA Novosti

Russian Air Force Received 12 Su-35 Fighter Jets in 2013 -- RIA Novosti

Russia Test Fires New Yars Ballistic Missile -- RIA Novosti

Japan PM close to deal on controversial U.S. base on Okinawa -- Reuters

Japan's Remote Weapons System Development -- Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi, Real Clear Defense

China, Armenia to further military ties -- Global Times

China to Sell Bangladesh 2 Submarines -- The Diplomat

Government Body Grim on Taiwan Military Prospects -- AP

Taiwan’s All-Volunteer Military -- Shang-su Wu, The Diplomat

Swedish Government Looks to Add Value to Gripen-E Sale Talks -- Defense News

Turkey Increases Defense Spending in 2014 Budget -- Defense News

Colombia downplays report of covert CIA help against rebels -- FOX News

U.S., Japan Move to Shore Up Military Base in Okinawa -- Wall Street Journal

Christmas Day attacks show security challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan -- Lateef Mungin, CNN

US rescue operation in S. Sudan to test post-Benghazi Marine reaction force -- Christian Science Monitor

Air Force's Beloved 'Warthog' Targeted For Retirement -- NPR

Proposed Navy womens’ dress uniforms to resemble male version -- Stars and Stripes

Army and National Guard cross swords over troop cuts -- Stars and Stripes/USA Today

What A Top Gun Learned On Her Way To The Top Of The Pentagon -- NPR

Obama lauds returning troops in holiday broadcast -- Reuters

Obamas pay visit to troops in Hawaii Christmas Day -- FOX News

'Lone Survivor' depicts U.S. Navy SEALs comradery in Afghan tragedy -- Reuters

USS Cowpens Incident: Rule Bending in the South China Sea -- Robert Farley, The Diplomat

Might Pentagon have been alerted sooner to boozy US general in Moscow? -- Anna Mulrine, Christian Science Monitor

Claiming To Be In The CIA Is Virtual Proof Someone Isn't A Spy -- Erik Sherman, Aol.com

Rodolfo Hernandez, 82, Dies; Awarded Medal of Honor -- New York Times

21st century bird watching: Drone guide lets sky gazers spot flying military robots using their silhouettes -- Daily Mail

1 comment:

oldfatslow said...

We have a good friend
from church who was in
the same unit and battle
with Rudy Hernandez. They
remained friends through
the years.

I am always amazed at
the level that some men
can rise to when faced
with such long odds. RIP
Rudolfo Hernandez.

ofs