Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 15, 2015



Digital Trends: No blind spots here: This immersive new helmet creates a complete VR environment for F-35 fighter pilots

After years of development marred by delays and cost overruns, the F-35 Lightning II, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter, is beginning to reach milestones as it moves closer to its role as the military’s top fighter jet. Besides its amazing vertical take off and maneuverability in the air, the fighter also features some slick technology on the inside, including an advanced pilot helmet — previewed by Wired — which would knock the socks off any science-fiction fan.

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 15, 2015

Russian tanks arrive in Syria -- AP

Analysis: Russia takes gamble in Syria, ramping up military involvement in civil war -- AP

95,000 Russian Troops Join Massive CSTO Military Exercise -- Sputnik

Hell on Earth: Russian Heavy Flamethrower Shocks Viewers -- Sputnik

Armata Vs Leopard 2: Germany's Main Battle Tank Could Be in Trouble -- Sputnik

South China Sea Dispute: Beijing Constructing Third Airstrip For Chinese Military Aircraft -- IBTimes

Haijing 2901: China's heavily armed patrol boat may provoke escalation -- Want China Times

Israel Eyes Exclusive Dibs on F-35 -- Defense News

Japan's military is undergoing a radical shift, but it won't do one thing the US wants -- Reuters

Dutch Air Force Chief Slams US Army Helicopter Plan -- Defense One

Sweden and Poland agree closer military ties -- The Local

Poland to Receive U.S. cruise missiles -- UPI

Air Force Leaders Warn Russia Closing Gap With U.S. -- National Defense

US Air Force General: The Russians Have Closed the Gap -- Sputnik

Partnerships bolster U.S. military pivot to Pacific -- Air Force Times

US Air Force to Deploy More A-10s to Europe This Month, General Says -- Military.com

US May Deploy Next Generation F-35 Jets in 2016 - Air Force -- Sputnik

F-35 could deploy quickly after IOC next year, general says -- Air Force Times

U.S. Air Force still evaluating options for F-35 'block buy' -- Reuters

Official: Sequestration could bring Army to 'breaking point' -- The Hill

Top Official: Sequestration a ‘Grave Threat’ That Will Bring Army to ’Breaking Point’ -- Washington Free Beacon

U.S. Air Force upgrades to Northrop's spyplane may cost half of prior estimate -- Reuters

Aurora’s Orion UAV in storage after USAF world-record flight -- Flight Global

Stratcom and NRO continue space intel partnership -- Defense Systems

Space Budget a 'Placeholder' For Future -- Defense News

US Military Foresees Robot-Run 'Transportation Hub' in Space -- Space.com

How the Military Sifts Through All the Data on Earth -- MotherBoard

James Bond's next computer? US Military bosses reveals chip that can blow itself up on command to keep secrets safe -- Daily Mail

Navy to Limit Some Training that Harms Whales in Pacific -- AP

Remember Jade Helm 15, the controversial military exercise? It’s over. -- Washington Post

Eight Ways the Military Manages Uncertainty -- Gilles Hilary, Knowledge

10 Military Habits That Make Service Members Stand Out -- Task & Purpose

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