Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 24, 2015

CNN: Is Russia preparing to move troops to 2 new Syria bases?

(CNN)Russia may be preparing to station troops at two new sites in Syria as it continues its rapid military buildup in the conflict-ravaged nation, a research firm says.

IHS Jane's said Tuesday that it had spotted two previously unreported sites in satellite imagery of western Syria where steps appear to be being taken to receive Russian forces.

The U.S. government, which has been monitoring with concern the influx of Russian troops and military hardware into Syria, said last week that Russia appeared to be setting up a base near Latakia, a port city on Syria's Mediterranean coast.

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 24, 2015

Putin Said to Plan Islamic State Strike With or Without U.S. -- Bloomberg

These new satellite images show how Russia is expanding its military presence in Syria -- Washington Post

Russia expands military buildup in Syria with two new bases -- Washington Times

Is Russia preparing to move troops to 2 new Syria bases? -- Jethro Mullen, CNN

Is Russia's Military Buildup In Syria A Good Thing? (Audio) -- NPR

Turkey Alarmed Over Russian Military Buildup in Syria -- VOA

France, Britain, NATO Concerned By Russian Military In Syria -- Radio Free Europe

U.S. military proposes arming anti-ISIS Syrian rebels -- CNN

Pentagon denies US-trained Syrian rebels defected to al Qaeda -- The Hill

'Frustrated' Allen Stepping Down as ISIS Czar Over Lack of Resources -- Press TV/Miliary.com

Russian Navy to exercise in eastern Mediterranean soon — Russian Defense Ministry -- TASS

Russia Holds Naval Drills in Far East With Aircraft, Nuclear Subs, Missiles -- Sputnik

Government rejects bill to introduce private military contractors in Russia - report -- RT

Egypt buys 2 disputed Mistral warships from France in 2nd major military purchase this year -- AP

Egypt may get Russian equipment for Mistral warships — Defense Ministry -- TASS

Saudi Arabia to Help Egypt Purchase Mistrals Built for Russia - Media -- Sputnik

Iran’s president claims his military best defense against IS -- AP

Hi-Tech Ballistic Missiles Seen During Iran's Military Parades -- Sputnik

Iran puts on a show of massive military might (Video) -- CNN

Chinese Military Developing Portable Lasers? Enemy Missiles, Satellites Could Be Disabled By Sophisticated Device -- IBTimes

Cyber Sleuths Track Hacker to China’s Military -- WSJ

China, Myanmar Talk Border Security at Military Consultation -- The Diplomat

Pentagon Says Chinese Pilot Flew Too Close to U.S. Spy Plane -- NYT

Pentagon Says Chinese Sub That Can Hit U.S. to Go on Patrol Soon -- Newsmax/Bloomberg

Silent Killer: Germany Showcases 4-Barrel Laser Gatling Gun -- Sputnik

US Aircraft Carrier, F-22s on Way to S. Korea amid Rocket Worries -- KBS

Pentagon Acknowledges Upgrading Nukes Abroad -- Defense Tech

U.S. Navy's F-35 test to include new helmet, full weapons load -- Reuters

USAF Will Likely Request CR Exemption for KC-46 -- Defense News

Top Marine Aviator: Budget Cuts Impede Readiness -- Defense News/Marine Corps Times

Overnight Defense: Pentagon braces for budget crunch -- The Hill

Just 1 Out of Every 7 Emails The Pentagon Gets Is Legit -- Defense One

Killer US Laser Drones Could be a Reality in 2017 -- Sputnik

How Congress quietly killed military healthcare reform -- The Hill

Thousands Of U.S. Military Interpreters Wait For Visas -- NPR

Marine Accused of Classified Leak Fighting Request for Claim Dismissal -- Daily News/Military.com

Pentagon to investigate casino, strip club expenses -- The Hill

Obama’s Political Correctness Compromises Our Military Mission -- Liz Peek, Fiscal Times