Ukraine Crisis: Old Constraints Spike Kremlin’s Firepower -- Financial Times
From armour and kit to structure and logistics, the Kremlin has for six years been on a mission to transform Russia’s military from a clunking Soviet-era relic into a modern, flexible fighting force.
Given the surgical ease with which Russian troops secured Crimea, wrongfooting Kiev and blindsiding Nato, it would be tempting to judge the reforms as having worked.
Indeed, to many in Europe, Russia is proving itself a militarily resurgent power, adroitly, if aggressively, wielding its newfound heft. Russia’s defence budget is forecast to rise to just under 2.5tn roubles ($70bn) this year compared with 1.8tn roubles in 2012.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs
Russia Expands Troop Buildup on Ukraine Border -- Military.com
Pentagon ‘Monitoring’ Russian Troop Presence Along Ukraine Border -- ABC News
Over 30 Ukrainian Ships To Enter Russian Navy Service after Inspection – Source -- RIA Novosti
U.S. bans licenses for military exports to Russia -- Reuters
Washington Suspending Missile Defense Cooperation Talks with Moscow -- Global Security Newswire
Russia May Sell China Its New Advanced Submarines -- Business Insider/The Diplomat
Russia begins increased submarine patrols off the coasts of the United States -- Ground Report
Bulava missile launch by Russian nuclear subs planned for summer-autumn 2014 -- Voice of Russia
Kazakhstan halts Russian missile tests on its land after rocket crash -- Reuters
Qatar buys helicopters, missiles in $23-billion deals -- Reuters
Fleet Modernization Drives Requirements Across South America -- Defense News
India successfully tests n-capable Prithvi-II missile -- India TV
U.S. Military: Sorry, Pakistan. You Won't Get Our Extra Equipment. -- National Journal
Canada to delay F-35 decision until after next federal election -- The Hill Times
Report: New F-35 Fighter Jet Purchased by Israel From U.S. Can Carry Nuclear Bomb -- Algemeiner
Efforts to Cut F-35 Costs Hinge on Foreign Partners -- WSJ
Pentagon sees possible delay of software for Navy F-35 -- Reuters
Flawed F-35 Fighter Could Suck Up Another $8.3 Billion -- Timothy R. Homan, The Fiscal Times
Pentagon Considers Showcasing F-35 at Farnborough Air Show -- Defense Tech
Air Force fires 9 commanders in nuke missile cheating scandal, dozens face disciplinary action -- FOX News/AP
US Navy's Sikorsky helicopters cancellation would cost government $250 mln - Levin -- Reuters
U.S. Nuclear Security Agency Has 'Failed,' Says Advisory Panel -- Global Security Newswire
U.S. Air Force names companies eligible for $5.8 bln IT network orders -- Reuters
New focus on artillery training prepares Army for future conflicts -- Stars and Stripes
Army’s Bright Acquisition Spot: Howitzer Upgrades -- DoD Buzz
Obama Cites NYC Nuclear Threat, And a Senator Lashes Response-Funds Cut -- Global Security Newswire
Obama requests 90-day extension to NSA phone snooping program -- Washington Times
US Defense Chief Heads To China, Japan Next Week -- Defense News
Pentagon: We need war funding after the wars are over -- Stars and Stripes
Iraq war vet introduces military suicide prevention bill -- CNN
Battle still rages after general's sexual assault sentencing -- Washington Times
New Army grooming regulations roll back wartime leniency -- Stars and Stripes
Photos: U.S. Navy’s dolphin and seal program -- PBS News Hour
First military woman in space reveals secrets of success -- US Air Force
Why the Pentagon's Top Woman Left the Job -- US News and World Report
Former U.S. Defense Secretary James Schlesinger dies -- Air Force Times
Abolish America’s Air Force? Not So Fast. -- Janine Davidson, Council on Foreign Relations
Force Cuts Mean Army Can't Fight Two Land Wars -- Matthew Cox, Military.com
Why Is the US Military Averaging More Than a Mission a Day in Africa? -- Nick Turse, The Nation
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