Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 10, 2015

Al Jazeera: Russian aid flights to Syria carry military equipment

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirms arms on flights, but spokesman declines to say whether troops have been sent.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that the country's "humanitarian" flights to Syria carry military equipment as well as humanitarian aid - after the US and NATO warned Moscow over its involvement in the Syrian conflict.

"Russian planes are sending to Syria both military equipment in accordance with current contracts and humanitarian aid," Lavrov told reporters on Thursday.

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 10, 2015

Russia Sends Firearms, Grenade Launchers to Syrian Army to Counter ISIL -- Sputnik

Russia sends ships, aircraft and forces to Syria: U.S. officials -- Reuters

Russian military have long been in Syria to teach personnel to use military hardware— FM -- TASS

U.S. warns Russia on military buildup in Syria -- CNN

Syria crisis: Nato concerned by Russia 'military build-up' -- BBC

US, NATO Express Concern About Russian Military in Syria -- VOA

U.S. Syrian Rebel Training Program Costs Millions and Counting -- DoD Buzz

Russia develops world’s most maneuverable infantry combat vehicle -- ITAR-TASS

Russian tank Armata beats foreign rivals in combat protection — developer -- ITAR-TASS

Russian Defense Ministry Plans to Upgrade Main Battle Tanks -- Sputnik

Some 60 Russian surface ships, submarines on duty in world ocean -- ITAR-TASS

Russia Must Maintain Second Place on World Arms Market - Deputy PM -- Sputnik

Exclusive: Russia building major military base near Ukrainian border -- Reuters

A Show of China’s Military Force Serves as Drumroll for U.S. Visit -- Time

Pentagon chief: Russia, China trying to close the technology gap -- The Hill

Russia, Iran to Sign S-300 Contract Soon, Says Deputy Foreign Minister -- Moscow Times

5 Indian Air Strips to Come up on China Border Next Month -- Indian Express

Japan’s Armed Forces: The Ultimate Military or an Out-of-Date Relic? -- US News and World Report

Germany Slammed Over Privatized Troop -- Sputnik

France Pays Russia €950 Million for Cancelled Mistral Deal -- Sputnik

Refugee Crisis: Europe Wants UN Military To Stop Smuggling -- IBTimes

James Clapper: Islamic State could infiltrate U.S., West through migrants fleeing from Syria -- Washington Times

HASC chairman wants enduring U.S. bases in Afghanistan -- Military Times

Admirals: Fleet Readiness Plan Could Leave Carrier Gaps, Overwhelm Shipyards -- USNI News

Analysts Make Case for Next-Generation Bomber -- Defense Tech

Welsh Signals Growing Frustration With U.S> Air Force Tanker Program -- Defense News

The F-35 Program Gets a Major Boost in Italy -- Fiscal Times

Pentagon official says accelerated F-35 fighter production could stress suppliers -- Reuters

Boeing To Provide First Glimpse of T-X at Conference -- Defense News

Report: Analysts claim US military altering intelligence on ISIS war -- The Hill

US Air Force GPS Control System 4 Years Overdue, $1.1Bln Over Budget -- Sputnik

Spy head: US can make Iran stick to deal -- The Hill

US Military Spends More Than $4Bln Per Year Transferring Personnel -- Sputnik

Military Services Turn Blind Eye to Ashley Madison Customers -- Military.com

U.S.-Russian citizen pleads guilty in multimillion dollar military scheme -- CNN

Sniper talks candidly about dark periods after losing legs in Afghanistan -- CTV