Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 10, 2015

Al Jazwera: US-trained Syrian fighters refusing to fight

Division 30 is accusing Pentagon of misrepresenting its mission, saying they signed up to fight ISIL not al-Nusra Front.

Syrian fighters trained by the United States are now refusing to fight.

In the past few days, five of the US backed recruits have been detained by the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Nusra Front. A sixth recruit has reportedly been killed.

The US-backed group, Division 30, is accusing the Pentagon of misrepresenting its mission.

The fighters say they signed up to battle the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), not the al-Nusra Front.

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 10, 2015

Pentagon begins training third class of Syrian rebels -- The Hill

Unique Capabilities of PAK FA Pilot’s Gear Unveiled -- Sputnik

Russian Defense Ministry is forming new armies -- ITAR-TASS

Russia's Super Rifle is Gonna Getcha! From a Mile and a Half -- Sputnik

Universal Soldier Russian Style: Nano Armor and Invisible Cape -- Sputnik

Russian Arms Beat US in Price and Usability - Think Tank -- Sputnik

Ukraine crisis: Why a lack of parts has hamstrung Russia's military -- BBC

China Unveiled its First VLFS Project Similar to the US Military Mobile Offshore Base Concept -- Navy Recognition

Former senior China military official sentenced to death for corruption with reprieve -- Reuters

China ramps up joint military exercises -- Xinhuanet

Chinese Seek Brazilian Assistance With Jungle Training -- Defense News

Defence ministry to clear Rs 5,000-crore procurement contract for 'Made in India' Akash missile systems -- Economic Times

Chinese subs and frigates may be Egypt's best choice: Sina -- Want China Times

Will a 'modest military industrial complex' help Nigeria defeat Boko Haram? -- Sara Aridi, CSM

As sightings of Chinese submarines become frequent, Indian Navy steps up guard in Indian Ocean region. -- Economic Times

US ship patrols South China, West Phl seas -- PhilStar

Israel Holds Off on Joint Military Exercise with U.S. in Wake of Potential Iran Deal -- PJ Media

Report: Israel Considers Options Outside Boeing’s KC-46A Due to Delays -- DoD Buzz

Ex-NATO supreme commander rips Obama over military cuts -- The Hill

GOP Candidates Talk Big Game on Defense -- DoD Buzz

Air Force nuclear costs $30 billion over next four years, report estimates -- Air Force Times

U.S. okays $1.5 bln sale of Lockheed Aegis combat system to Japan -- Reuters

George Washington to Arrive in San Diego, Three Carrier Swap Continues -- Navy.mil

USAF rolls out first 'Pacer Classic III'-upgraded Talon -- IHS Jane's 360

Green Beret Killed in Attack in Kabul -- Military.com

One year later, Congress no closer to ISIS war vote -- The Hill

How Far Will the Pentagon Go to Get Innovative Technology? -- National Defense

Air Force Study Shows Potential, Limits of Quantum Tech -- Defense News

Translating Soldier Thoughts to Computer Commands -- Defense Tech

Beretta’s fight to arm the military -- Washington Post

Survey: Sequester worries force military families to cut back -- The Hill

Spy Sats and Subs: The U.S. Military's Secret Deep-Sea Operations -- Steve Weintz, National Interest

Hackers to Military: Replace Us With Robots? Ha! -- Patrick Tucker, Defense One