Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 12, 2016

Chinese soldiers march during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing Thursday Sept. 3, 2015. REUTERS/ANDY WONG/POOL

Reuters: China makes more military reforms, sets up graft busting unit

China's military has set up 15 new units - covering everything from logistics to equipment development, political work and fighting corruption - as part of an on-going drive to modernise the world's largest armed forces, the Defense Ministry said.

President Xi Jinping's push to reform the military coincides with China becoming more assertive in its territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas. China's navy is investing in submarines and aircraft carriers and its air force is developing stealth fighters.

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 12, 2016

China overhauls top military command amid sweeping reforms -- RT

China's military newspaper highlights Party rule -- Xinhuanet

China’s Big Military Reforms -- Dean Cheng, Daily Signal

China is building its first military base in Africa. America should be very nervous. -- James Poulos, The Week

The Chinese Army Is Going Full James Bond -- Popular Mechanics

Military minds: China's people carrying drone disturbs US media. -- The Sputnik

Air Force General Says Russia Missile Defense ‘Very Serious’ -- NYT

Russia plans to form three west-oriented army divisions in 2016 — defense minister -- TASS

Russia To Create New Military Divisions On West Flank -- RFE

Russia to Create Five More Strategic Missile Forces Regiments in 2016 -- Sputnik

Amid Russian And Chinese Military Aggression, New Su-35S Fighter Jets Sent To Far Eastern Russia -- IBTimes

Seychelles to host US-led regional military exercise -- Seychelles News Agency

Afghanistan uses abandoned military base to treat drug addicts -- UPI

Rafale deliveries fell to single figures in 2015 -- Flight Global

Lockheed Begins Assembly of First Israeli F-35 -- Defense News

US Congress 'stalls' sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan: Report -- Times of Israel

Russian Official In Serbia To Discuss Arms Deal -- RFE

Russia’s S-300 missile systems "too costly" for Serbia — PM -- TASS

NATO interception of Russian planes in Baltics rise -- UPI

Great Britain and Japan to Deepen Defense Cooperation -- The Diplomat

Philippine court allows military deal with U.S. amid South China Sea tension -- Reuters

Fighter Jets Will Be Sent to Guam as Russia Gets Provocative -- Military Times

US Nuclear Fast-Attack Submarine Visits Japanese Port -- Sputnik

US Navy seeks ‘long-term’ presence in the Med, warns of Russia’s increased capabilities -- RT

US Navy to Step Up Skills for Potential Conflict at Sea -- Sputnik

LCS Work Steady Until Mid-2020s Despite Program Cut: Lockheed -- DoD Buzz

GOP rep berates Navy secretary for gender integration orders -- The Hill

U.S. General: Military Will Face ‘Great Pressure’ to Lower Standards for Women in Combat Roles -- Washington Free Beacon

Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl Set to Attend Next Hearing -- ABC News

McCain Says Fanning's Appointment Broke Law; Pentagon Disagrees -- Defense News

Author of Pentagon Fitness Blog Criticized for Promoting Christianity -- Military.com

US Court: Wearing Unearned Military Medals Is Free Speech -- AP