Thursday, March 24, 2016

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 24, 2016

Masked Belgian police secure the area around the Palais de Justice courthouse in Brussels on Thursday. PHOTO: CHRISTIAN HARTMANN/REUTERS

Wall Street Journal: Number of Attackers, Key Details of Brussels Assaults Remain Unclear

Captured Paris suspect Salah Abdeslam’s lawyer says client no longer opposes transfer to France

BRUSSELS—Investigators on Thursday were still trying to piece together key details of the bombings that killed more than 30 people at the Brussels subway and airport, as questions remained about how many attackers took part and whether there was more than one plotter still on the loose.

Meanwhile, the lawyer for Salah Abdeslam, a suspect in the November Paris attacks who was arrested in Brussels last week, told a Belgian court his client wanted to be quickly transferred to France after previously suggesting he would fight the request. “I think he wants to explain himself in France,” Sven Mary said.

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Military And Intelligence News briefs -- March 24, 2016

As Terrorists Cross Borders, Europe Sees Anew That Its Intelligence Does Not -- New York Times

A Quandary for Europe: Fighting a War on ISIS Within Its Borders -- New York Times

Reports: another suspect possible in Brussels attacks -- AFP

US Intel chairman: Brussels attacks appeared to target Americans -- The Hill

US Troops Told to 'Run, Hide and Fight' after Brussels Terror Attacks -- Military.com

NATO breeds frustration, but is vital tool in IS fight -- AP

Obama: Fighting Islamic State 'No. 1 Priority' -- AP

Russia is Flying Israeli Drones Against Anti-Assad Rebels in Syria -- Daily Beast

Russian special forces active in Syria, give recon & targeting for warplanes, general confirms -- RT

Russian army special forces participate in operations in Syria — commander -- TASS

Russia Soyuz Rocket Successfully Launches Military Satellite Into Orbit -- Sputnik

Russia confirms higher level of submarine activity -- IHS Jane's 360

Fix to UK Destroyer Power Plant Problem Some Way Off -- Defense News

Will Japan's Sixth-Gen Fighter Dominate Beijing's J-20? -- National Interest

North Korea claims rocket engine success; South Korea on high alert -- Reuters

Imagery suggests China has deployed YJ-62 anti-ship missiles to Woody Island -- IHS Jane's 360

Chinese Helicopter Debuts at Pakistani Parade -- Defense News

Businessman admits helping Chinese military hackers target U.S. contractors -- Washington Post

Chinese national pleads guilty to DOD hacking conspiracy -- The Hill

The U.S. Marines have a new plan to prevent another Benghazi -- Marine Times

After Marine Death, House Condemns 'Artificial' Cap on Troops in Iraq -- Military.com

Sen. John McCain threatens to block funding for B-21 bomber program -- USA Today

Boeing Aiming to Extend V-22 Deliveries Through 2024 -- National Defense

Lockheed F-35's Cybersecurity Flaws Cited by Pentagon Tester -- Bloomberg

F-35 Acquisition Cost Drops $12 Billion -- Defense News

F-35 Full Combat Capability Will Be Four Months Late -- Defense News

Navy Carrier Built For F-35s Is Done Being Rebuilt So That It Can Operate F-35s -- Foxtrot Alpha

F-35's Turbulent Future -- Mackenzie Eaglen, RCD

State Dept. Official: Foreign Weapon Sales Reform Unnecessary -- Defense News

Pentagon muscles out State Dept. on foreign aid -- Politico

An Israeli Firm Is Reportedly Helping the FBI Unlock the San Bernardino Killer’s Phone -- Time

Are These Syrian Hackers Cyber Warriors, or Just Thieves? -- Kaveh Waddell, Defense One/The Atlantic

90 female missileers, B-52 aircrews make US Air Force history -- Dvids

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