Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 13, 2015

Washington Post: Pentagon chief Ashton Carter just fired his top military aide over ‘misconduct’

Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter has fired his top military aide for allegations of “misconduct,” a highly unusual move prior to a formal investigation into possible misbehavior by the Army general.

In a statement, Carter said that he had removed Lt. Gen. Ron Lewis from his position as senior military assistant. As his top military aide, Lewis was a right-hand advisor to Carter, providing him analysis on military issues, joining him at high-level meetings, and traveling with him on overseas missions.

Carter said the Pentagon’s Inspector General would investigate the allegations against Lewis and, if necessary, the Army would take action.

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 13, 2015

Top Military Aide Removed From Job, Under Investigation -- AP

Defense Secretary Ash Carter fires senior 3-star military assistant -- Defense News

Syrian Rebels Have CIA Weapons Capable of Downing Planes Flying Above 10Km Range -- Sputnik

Russia's Secret Nuclear Torpedo: At the Cutting Edge of 'Underwater Tech' -- Sputnik

Russia to supply radar system for Iraqi Air Force airfield — source -- TASS

Russian Defense Ministry denies reports of S-400 missile systems in Syria -- TASS

Russia's Syria operation reveals significant improvement in military capability -- Dmitry Gorenburg, The interpreter

Essay: Russia’s Military Role in Syria -- Daniel Trombly, USNI News

Kerry: Much is still uncertain in Syria efforts -- The Hill

Video: F-15E Strike Eagles Arrive in Turkey to Fight ISIS -- DoD Buzz

Report: Oman May Acquire German Leopard Tanks -- Defense News

A Third Intifada? Israel Military Begins Reserve Call Ups Ahead Of 2016 West Bank Deployment -- IBTimes

Russia, North Korea sign agreement to prevent 'dangerous military activities' -- UPI

South Korean military to develop unmanned vehicle for DMZ search -- Korea Times

France requests extra C-130s from US -- IHS Jane's 360

US Military Weapons To Finland, France, UK? Russia Says Its A 'Nonexistent' Threat To Europe Amid $880M Proposed Sale -- IBTimes

German Lawmakers Agree New Constraints on Spy Agency -- Sputnik

EU wants US companies to report intelligence agency data access requests -- PC World

The Canadian Military Won’t Stand for Any Racism Against New Defense Minister -- VICE News

Germany announces plan to increase troops deployed to Afghanistan -- DW

100 Percent of Targets Destroyed: Japan Is Testing New Missile in US -- The Diplomat

China to receive first Russian S-400 missile systems no earlier than in a year — source -- TASS

U.S. Military Aircraft Flew Close to China-Built Artificial Islands in South China Sea -- WSJ

Why the US should help Taiwan build submarines — even if China doesn't like it -- Seth Cropsey, RealClearDefense

Northrop's long-range U.S. bomber work paused after protest -- Reuters

U.S. Marines get hands on with new mortar system -- Marines.mil

Pentagon spending divides deficit, defense hawks in GOP 2016 presidential campaign -- AP

Republican demands legal justification for Bergdahl, Taliban swap -- The Hill

10 Percent of All Inmates on Death Row Are Military Veterans -- GQ

'Boots on the ground' and other military jargon are designed to confuse -- Scott Beauchamp, The Guardian