Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Military and Intelligence News Briefs -- July 15, 2015

Roadside bombs have caused the majority of US combat deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan. (US Army)

Military Times: Iran linked to deaths of 500 U.S. troops in Iraq, Afghanistan

At least 500 U.S. military deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan were directly linked to Iran and its support for anti-American militants — a newly disclosed statistic that offers grim context for the Obama administration's diplomatic deal with the Iranian regime aimed at curtailing the rogue nation's nuclear ambitions.

That figure underscores the controversy surrounding Washington's deal with Tehran, a long-sought goal for the president — but one that is fiercely opposed by many Republicans in Congress and other critics.

Military and Intelligence News Briefs -- July 15, 2015

Stop Freaking Out — Iran’s Military Is Weak Even Without Sanctions -- Robert Beckhusen, War Is Boring

Biden tells Democrats nothing in Iran deal removes military option: lawmaker -- Fiscal Times

How the Pentagon got its way in Iran deal -- Bryan Bender, Politico

Nuclear Deal's End to Iran Arms Embargo Worries Pentagon, Analysts -- Military.com

Pentagon chief: We will use 'military option' against Iran if necessary -- The Hill

US Maintains Military Presence in Gulf Region, May Use Force if Needed -- Sputnik

NATO Says Iran Nuclear Deal 'Historic Breakthrough' -- Defense News

Top Pentagon Generals Deem Russia Largest ‘Existential Threat’ to U.S. -- Washington Free Beacon

Russia's military aircraft are now crashing from overuse -- Business Insider

Russia Developing Deadly New One-of-a-Kind Gun for Army -- Sputnik

Russia’s Armata Tank to Sport New Heavy Mortar Upgrade -- Sputnik

Russia’s defense sector demonstrates 10-15% growth dynamics — official -- ITAR-TASS

Russian air defense troops to conduct major drills in August -- ITAR-TASS

China’s Cutting-Edge Missile System Snapped on Camera -- Sputnik

With six new nuclear attack submarines, India officially opens up on its undersea aspirations -- Economic Times

Japan passes security bills to expand military role -- Al Jazeera

The Dutch military is trying out a new secret weapon: introverts -- Quartz

Eurofighter: Typhoon To Be More Agile, Deadly -- Defense News

This map shows the nuclear arsenals around the world -- Business Insider

Pentagon says 'closely monitoring' potential Sikorsky sale -- Reuters

Navy Defends Middle East Carrier-Gap Concern -- DoD Buzz

US Tests Nuclear Bomb to Ensure Stockpile Remains Effective - Air Force -- Sputnik

Pentagon’s IED Office Reinvents Itself For A New War -- Defense One

Predator, Reaper drone pilots to get up to $135K re-up bonus -- Defense News

A third of young adults too fat to join military: report -- CBS/AP

Transgender Military Member Says He's 'Pumped' About Pentagon Decision -- ABC News

4-star: Army reviewing breastfeeding policy -- Army Times

A ‘Measured Approach’ To Managing Military Officers -- Pete Schirmer and Dwight "Buzz" Phillips, Breaking Defense

America's Shrinking Military: The End of U.S. Primacy? -- Peter Harris, National Interest

Putin Rebuilds Russia’s Military While US Strategy Is All Over Map -- Doug Macgregor, Breaking Defense

1 comment:

Unknown said...

If roadside bombs are causing the deaths why not go off-roading where possible always taking different routes when possible... Perhaps they arlready do or why not have drones at the beginning of all convoys or decoy trucks?