Thursday, January 15, 2015

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 15, 2015



BBC: Global conflicts to dominate Davos agenda

AP: World Economic Forum warns over international conflicts

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 15, 2015

French Aircraft Carrier to Join Fight Against ISIS -- DoD Buzz

ISIS control of Syria reportedly expands since start of US-led airstrikes -- FOX News

Pentagon officials, Syria opposition fighters meet to discuss Islamic State battle plan -- Washington Times

US general meets with Syrian rebels -- The Hill

US Troops Continue To See Fire in Iraq -- Defense News

On board with the US air crews fighting Islamic State -- BBC

Russian Security Services Cannot Comment on Alleged IS Execution of Spies -- Sputnik

Russian Navy gets new-generation intelligence ship -- ITAR-TASS

Russia to Give France Until February to Deliver Carrier: Defense Official -- Sputnik

Russian Defense Minister Says Ready to Sue France Over Mistral Delivery -- Sputnik

Russia may sue France over scrapped Mistral deal within 6 months — defense minister -- ITAR-TASS

Russian Defense Minister to Visit Iran January 19 for Talks -- Sputnik

Russia’s new military doctrine: Same as the old doctrine, mostly -- Washington Post

Russia will develop new defense plan for 2016-2020 -- ITAR-TASS

Special Operations: Chinese Commandos Are Different -- Strategy Page

Another senior Chinese military logistics officer under investigation -- Xinhuanet

China investigates senior military officials for graft amid crackdown -- Reuters

Sri Lanka Fires Military Governor in Tamil-Controlled North -- ABC News/AP

Japan's resurgent military - explained in 60 seconds (Video) -- BBC

Morale: Israel Considers Cancelling Conscription -- Strategy Page

German Spies Abroad At Risk As Double Agent Steals List of Their Real Names -- Sputnik

French officials to visit India to rescue stalled Rafale jet deal -- Reuters

India And The United States: Strengthening Defence And Security Ties -- Huffington Post

Pentagon Said to Seek Funds for 57 Lockheed F35s, Up From 55 -- Bloomberg

Pentagon To Fund Three More Years of U-2 Operations -- Aviation Week

Hagel: A-10 phase-out to 'make room' for new fighters -- The Hill

Robo-wings: Military drones that mimic hawks and insects -- CNN

Navy to Recertify, Modernize Tomahawk Missiles in 2019 -- Sea Power

Armed Services chief: No 'appetite' for new round of base closures -- The Hill

Military Tightens Security at Base in Delaware After Drivers Raise Suspicion -- NBC

CENTCOM Twitter hackers posted info for many retired generals -- Military Times

CIA finds no wrongdoing in agency’s search of computers used by Senate investigators -- Washington Post

CIA board breaks with watchdog, clears agency of spying on Senate -- The Hill

Pentagon's top spy chief will be first Marine, African American to hold position -- Federal News Agency

Main figure in Navy bribery scandal expected to plead guilty -- L.A. Times

Want free college? Join the military -- The Hill

Internal Pentagon information can be yours — if you’re not in a hurry -- Al Kamen, Washington Post

In the ‘50s, U.S. Military Advisers Called the Saudis a ‘Highly Illiterate Race’ -- Joseph Trevithick, War Is Boring

‘Problems of Estimating Military Power’ Revisited -- Franz-Stefan Gady, The Diplomat

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