Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 22, 2014

U.S. Military Struggles To Preserve Options In Islamic State Fight -- Reuters

(Reuters) - As America re-engages with Iraq and deepens its involvement in the region’s web of sectarian conflicts, the Pentagon has made a practical assessment of the brutal job of stabilizing Baghdad: in the future, U.S. forces may be needed on the front lines.

President Barack Obama has ruled out a combat mission, but military officials and former officials say the reality of a protracted campaign in Iraq and possibly Syria may ultimately require greater use of U.S. troops, including tactical air strike spotters or front-line advisers embedded with Iraq forces.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 22, 2014

Arab nations need to help in Iraq, Dempsey says -- AP

Obama aide predicts: U.S. will have allies in Syria -- USA Today

Pentagon Press Secretary Gives Details of Syrian Training Effort -- US Department of Defense

Army chief of staff Odierno says US may need more troops in Iraq -- Stars and Stripes/Washington Post

Iran Unveils New Air Defense System, New Drone in Military Parades -- FARS News Agency (Iran)

Deputy PM Rogozin: Russia to Fully Renew Strategic Nuclear Arsenal by 2020 -- RIA Novosti

Mistral-Class Ship Built for Russia Concludes Sets Sail -- RIA Novosti

Rogozin: Russia can do without French-built Mistral helicopter carriers -- ITAR-TASS

Russian Nuclear Bombers Buzz Alaska, N. Europe -- Washington Free Beacon

Kiev Preparing Military Doctrine, Defense Reform to Be Presented Thursday: Poroshenko -- RIA Novosti

Kiev to Create Defense Line, Border Control Around Areas With Special Status: Poroshenko -- RIA Novosti

Pakistan developing sea-based nuclear-arms -- Deccan Chronicle

Pakistan is eyeing sea-based and short-range nuclear weapons, analysts say -- Washington Post

Pakistan Appoints New Spy Chief -- VOA

Half of German Navy Helicopters Not Cleared to Fly: Media -- RIA Novosti

Argentina's defense budget with many pledges but not much beef -- Merco Press

US approves cruise missiles sale to Poland -- Polish Radio

Chinese ship spies on Valiant Shield, and that’s OK with US -- Stars and Stripes

US nuclear arsenal in Europe is likely to stay -- Stars and Stripes/Tribune Washington Bureau (MCT)

More US troops in Ebola-hit Liberia: airport source -- AFP

US seeks to keep artillery brigade near Korean DMZ -- Stars and Stripes

US Hopes to Sign Security Agreement With Afghanistan Within Week -- RIA Novosti

Afghan inauguration next week; no word on security pact with US -- Stars and Stripes

DOD highlights information from Iraq as emphasis shifts away from Afghanistan -- Stars and Stripes

US Navy Issues Warnings on Russia, China’s Submarine Fleets -- Military.com

Report: Boeing Plans for Post-Fighter Future -- DoD Buzz

U.S. Army Chief: Fiscal 2016 Sequestration Marks ‘Breaking Point’ -- US Department of Defense

USAF looks to micro-UAV for SAR operations -- Flight Global

Behind the Scenes: On the Record With the CIA -- Time

Executive officer of USS Cowpens relieved after alcohol-related incident -- Stars and Stripes

Veteran arrested at White House needs help, family says -- AP

One in five Army hospital leaders suspended in two years: What's behind the discipline? -- Stars and Stripes/The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.)

Book review: ‘Predator: The Secret Origins of the Drone Revolution’ by Richard Whittle -- Washington Post

A Freed Hostage: ACC Commander’s Parting Shots -- Richard Whittle, Breaking Defense