DoD Buzz: In Shift, Pentagon Deploys A-10s to Fight ISIS in Syria
In a change of course, the U.S. Defense Department on Tuesday announced that it deployed A-10 attack aircraft to Turkey to conduct strikes against the Islamic State in Syria.
The Pentagon had already sent the low, slow-flying gunship overseas to attack ISIS targets in Iraq. An A-10 squadron was reportedly sent to undisclosed bases in the Middle East last fall to join the air campaign against the terrorist group, also known as ISIL.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 21, 2015
5 options for the US in Syria -- The Hill
USAF Predator Drone Crashes In Turkey -- Defense News
US Deploys A-10 Ground Attack Airplanes to Turkish Airbase -- Sputnik
US, Russia agree to pilot safety protocols in Syria -- The Hill
US, Russia Sign Memorandum on Flights Over Syria -- Defense News
U.S. wary as Iran, Russia step up Iraq role -- Washington Times
Russia to Equip Next Generation Ratnik Soldier Uniforms With Mukha Drone -- Sputnik
Space: China Plays the Russia Card? -- The Diplomat
Senior US Navy officers visit Chinese aircraft carrier -- AP
Chinese Arms Companies Are Picking Up the Pace in Africa and the Middle East -- The Diplomat
One Way No More: NATO Rings Alarm Over Russia’s Might in Mediterranean -- Sputnik
Russia Egypt $1B Mistral Deal: Warships' Helicopters, Equipment Agreed On After France Sale, Kremlin Says -- IBTimes
French manufacturer to leave Egypt-selected Russian equipment on Mistrals — source -- TASS
Egypt may increase order of Russian Ka-52 type helicopters to 80 — source -- TASS
German Firm Introduces Stryker Launched Assault Bridge -- Defense Tech
GCHQ handed new smartphone-hacking legal powers -- RT
US OKs Potential $11.25B Saudi Deal for LCS Variant -- Defense News
Clinton State Department approved U.S. weapons shipment to Libya despite ban -- Washington Times
South Korea Replaces Top Security Adviser Over F-35 Fighter Jet Program -- NYT
Justin Trudeau to Obama: Canada will end airstrikes against Islamic State -- Washington Times
Liberal Win in Canada Dims Prospects for F-35 Buy -- Defense News
Top US Senator: Canada 'Stupid' To Drop F-35 -- Defense News
Navy 6th Fleet ramps up to face Russia, ISIS -- Navy Times
US Navy Shipbuilding Plan Falls Short in Asia-Pacific, Experts Say -- National Defense
Video: Navy Ship Intercepts Ballistic Missile at Foreign Range -- Defense Tech
First time in Europe: US Navy successfully intercepts missiles during war games (VIDEO) -- RT
Intelligence: Cocky, Sloppy, Fearless And Unstoppable -- Strategy Page
CIA pressed to disclose secret drone docs -- The Hill
Republicans warn Obama not to veto defense policy bill -- AP
How to make everyone happy on the defense budget -- Michael E. O'Hanlon, Brookings
Leadership: Why Air Power Keeps Failing -- Strategy Page
The real world small arms that inspired the weapons of ‘Star Wars’ -- Washington Post
Essay: Strategies That Matter – Why Targets That Matter, Don’t -- Col. Michael W. Pietrucha, USAF, USNI News
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