Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 29, 2014

An F/A-18C Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 87 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Persian Gulf to conduct strike missions against Islamic State of Iraq (ISIL) targets, Sept. 23, 2014. The George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Burck

Analysts: Pace Of Campaign Could Strain U.S. Navy Forces -- Stars and Stripes/Virginia Pilot

(MCT) — Although U.S. airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria are expected to continue for a long time, the volume will level off to a point that they can be sustained without a swell of extra ships or personnel, according to defense officials and analysts.

But the effort still could take a heavy toll on an already taxed U.S. Navy, in the form of longer deployments and greater maintenance strains.

The question of what will be required to pursue American goals in Syria and Iraq is especially significant for Hampton Roads, whose military ships and aircraft - both Navy and Air Force - have played a significant role so far.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 29, 2014

Experts: As Operation Continues, ISR Demand To Grow in Syria -- Defense News

Syria Strikes Raise Questions Over Future of OCO Funding -- Defense News

Report: ISIS war could cost up to $22B per year -- The Hill

Pentagon Working With Congress for More War Funding -- Defense News

Obama: U.S. misjudged the rise of the Islamic State, ability of Iraqi army -- Washington Post

ISIS threat 'a more immediate concern' than Assad, Obama says -- The Hill

Up to 15,000 Syrian Rebels Needed to Retake Eastern Syria - U.S. Military -- NYT/Reuters

John Boehner: U.S. may have ‘no choice’ but to send U.S. ground troops to fight terrorists -- Washington Times

U.S. military limits warplanes used for Islamic State bombings -- Washington Times

US looks for ways to cut off Islamic State’s money flow -- Stars and Stripes/Tribune Washington Bureau

Armed British Warplanes Flying 'Daily' Over Iraq -- Defense News

Week ahead: US aims to beef up anti-ISIS coalition -- The Hill

Iran admits military backing of Iraqis -- Middle East Monitor

Pentagon Dispatches Counterinsurgency Military Experts to Ukraine -- RIA Novosti

Lavrov: Russia Hopes US Will Not Go Outside Scope Of Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty -- RIA Novosti

Russia’s MiG to hold talks with Egypt in October on MiG-35 supplies -- ITAR-TASS

New NATO Chief Stoltenberg Brings Russia Ties To Job -- Defense News/AFP

Despite Signs of Disrepair, Berlin Is Hesitant to Boost Military Spending -- WSJ

Germany's military can't meet Nato commitments -- The Local

Caspian 'Five' Agree Principles of Military Balance in the Region: Statement -- RIA Novosti

Putin: Caspian Countries to Hold Joint Emergency Exercises in 2016 -- RIA Novosti

Libya: Send Us More Arms or Face Wider Terrorism Threat -- NYT

C. African Republic Places Great Hope on UN Force -- New York Times/AP

China sees its military edge coming from space -- New York Post

China Urges Global Crackdown on Extremists' Use of Internet -- NYT

U.S. may keep secret prisoners in custody after Afghan war exit -- Reuters

US, Philippines Launch Military Exercise Near Spratly Islands -- VOA

Meet the Zumwalt: The US Navy's Stealth Destroyer Will Go to Sea Next Spring -- Defense News

Islamic State fight could breathe new life into the A-10 -- Stars and Stripes

Navy Considers Aircraft for Future Carrier Delivery Mission -- DoD Buzz

Navy Tests New Vehicle-Mounted Laser Weapon -- Defense Tech

The FBI and NSA Hate Apple’s Plan to Keep Your iPhone Data Secret -- Time

Exclusive: Inside the NSA’s private cloud -- Network World

Release of CIA report pushed back again -- The Hill

Analysts: Air-Sea Battle concept carries risks in possible conflict with China -- Erik Slavin, Stars and Stripes