Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 21, 2015



Sputnik: US Determined to Keep Israel Top Mideast Power - Defense Secretary

The United States remains totally committed to Israel’s defense and to providing it with the most advanced military systems in the Middle East, US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter said in a press conference in Tel Aviv.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Carter was visiting Israel on the first stage of a three nation trip around the region that will also bring him to Saudi Arabia and Jordan, two other long-time US allies.

“We will maintain our ironclad commitment to Israel's qualitative military edge — to — so that Israel can defend itself, by itself, from any threat,” Carter told the press conference on Monday, according to a transcript released on Monday by the US Department of Defense.

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 21, 2015

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter seeks to calm Israel after Iran deal -- UPI

Pentagon chief tries to calm Mideast jitters over Iran deal -- AFP

Amid Comradery, Cracks in US-Israel Priorities -- Defense News

Russian Intel-Gathering Ship to Keep an Eye on US Missile Shield -- Sputnik

Russia’s modern missile systems to counter US missile defense — Defense Ministry -- ITAR-TASS

Only Russian companies to develop new railway combat missile complex — official -- ITAR-TASS

New Russian ICBMs Sarmat to Begin Trials Within Two Years -- Sputnik

Russia to start tests of new heavy intercontinental missile in 18-24 months — official -- ITAR-TASS

Four Russian Warships Make Port Call in Equatorial Guinea -- Sputnik

Modern Anti-Aircraft Missile System S-400 Sighted in Algeria -- Sputnik

Philippines Hikes Defense Budget 25% -- Defense News

China defends deployment of submarines in Indian Ocean -- India Today

India to Build Second Homegrown Aircraft Carrier -- Sputnik

Japan defense report criticizes China, supports US base realignment -- Stars and Stripes

China Protests U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander’s Spy-Plane Flight -- Japan Times/Bloomberg

Scared Scandinavians: Finland to Militarize Entire Border With Russia -- Sputnik

German officials to ask US for clarity on latest spy claims -- AP

Milley Cites Russian Threat at Confirmation Hearing for top U.S. Army general -- Defense News

Lockheed expects positive Pentagon view on Sikorsky buy -- Reuters

Stealthy F-22 jet ensures other war-fighting aircraft survive -- Stars and Stripes

Air Force F-35As Fly SEAD Missions -- Defense Tech

Submarine launches undersea drone in a 1st for US Navy -- AP

The military is wasting tens of millions of dollars on satellite communications -- Washington Post

US Military Satellite Explosion Caused by Battery-Charger Problem -- Space.com

US arms maker Raytheon 3D-prints guided missile parts -- RT

Study: Intelligence scores rising for Marines, dropping for Marine officers -- The Hill

Reimagining military recruitment -- The Hill

U.S. to Expand Military Lending Act in Effort to Protect Service Members -- WSJ

Military Plans Increased Security at Recruiting Stations After Chattanooga Attack -- NBC

Should service members at military recruiting centers be armed? -- Ann Colwell, CNN

The Unarmed Forces: Will the Pentagon let troops carry weapons after Chattanooga? -- Dan Lamonthe, Washington Post

Whistleblower: 34,000 combat veterans still waiting for VA benefits -- Washington Examiner

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