Monday, February 15, 2016

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 15, 2016

The Pentagon is working on force structure plans for continuing to advice and assist Afghan forces well past the 2014 drawdown date previously set between NATO and the Kabul government. US Army. (US Army)

The Hill: In Afghanistan, things aren't getting better

The number of properly trained Afghan troops has been grossly overestimated. Afghan military and police leaders are collecting salaries for troops and police that don't exist. The government is doing the same for schools, teachers, clinics and doctors. Fraud and corruption are rampant. Contractors are being paid exorbitant amounts of money, but doing little. Intelligence is faulty. Oversight is being done from a distance and without effect. Afghanistan will not survive without help.

But don't worry; things will be better next year.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 15, 2016

Super Tucanos Provide Major Boost to Afghanistan Air Force -- Military.com/Stars and Stripes

NATO Deputy SecGen: Russia's Anti-Access/Area-Denial Build-Up Is Biggest Worry -- Defense News

Three layers of Russian air defense at Hmeimim air base in Syria -- TASS

Russian bomber shown carrying anti-shipping missile in Syria -- IHS Jane's 360

Support: Russian Innovation In Syria -- Strategy Page

Vigilant Flankers: Russian Su-27 Pilots Hone Their Skills in Crimea -- Sputnik

Iranian Defense Minister Due to Meet Russian Deputy PM in Moscow -- Sputnik

Saudi Arabia to deploy jets in Turkey's İncirlik amid debate over timing -- Hurriyet Daily News

Saudi Arabia to host ‘largest’ military exercises in region, 20 states invited -- RT

China’s Defense Prepares for Overhaul -- Aviation Week

India Considers US Lockheed Martin Offer to Manufacture F-16 Fighter Jets -- Sputnik

INS Viraat sets sail on its farewell journey -- India Times

Warplanes: Japanese Stealth Fighter Plans -- Strategy Page

Japan Faces Challenging Choices for Cash-Strapped Air Force -- Defense News

N. Korea launches new ICBM unit: sources -- Yonhap News Agency

Pentagon: North Korea Lacks Technology For Anti-US Nuclear Strike -- Defense News

U.S. deploys more Patriot missiles in South Korea -- Washington Times

US Army Pivots to Europe -- Defense News

Sixth-Gen Fighter Likely Won’t Be Common Across Services, Air Force General Says -- Defense News

Top US Navy Officer Wants A High-Tech Fleet -- Daily Caller

Ohio Wins Again in Army’s Budget for More M1 Abrams Tanks -- DoD Buzz

Pentagon says it will submit ISIS plan to Congress -- The Hill

McCain Upset Over Perceived Budget Briefing Snub -- Defense News

Administration denies playing ‘shell game’ with spy programs -- The Hill

Pentagon Budget Seeks To Leverage R&D Investments -- Defense News

Air Force crew refueling plane saves pilot in emergency over ISIS territory -- FOX News

Missing batteries among issues that caused Army's runaway blimp -- L.A. Times

Army looks to recruit more women, adapt physical testing -- AP

Marines Could Cut Infantry Troops to Expand Cyber Community -- Military.com

US Senator Schumer slams Obama budget cuts to anti-terror funds -- AP

Senator McCain says could subpoena U.S. sailors held by Iran -- Reuters

This is what Donald Rumsfeld wants inscribed on his gravestone -- Military Times

Morale: Your Kind Are Not Welcome In The Marines -- Strategy Page

Marine commandant details career, fitness and tattoo changes -- Marine Times

All candidates say they would help veterans. Who actually has a plan? -- McClathcy News

Size Matters: 5 Reasons The Littoral Combat Ship Is Crucial To Future Naval Operations -- Loren Thompson, Forbes

Top Marine Looks to Science Fiction to Prepare Corps for Future -- Defense Tech

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