Friday, June 10, 2016

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 10, 2016



Newsweek: Russia Accuses US of “Show of Force” as NATO Tension Builds

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned the upcoming NATO summit has heightened tensions with the West and vowed to respond to U.S. “shows of force” in the Black Sea.

Next month NATO allies will gather in Poland to discuss their joint strategy over the next two years. During the course of the two day summit they are expected to review the reinforcement measures implemented at the last summit, in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, as well as introduce a multinational force to tour across Eastern Europe.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 10, 2016

US, Russian navy delegations meet in Moscow to discuss encounters at sea -- IHS Jane's 360

Russians Violating New START Arms Treaty -- Washington Free Beacon

Poland Seeks NATO Help to Close Defense Gap It Fears Russia Might Exploit -- WSJ

Latvian Army cleared to shoot down any UAV flying over its bases -- Alert 5

Turkey, Romania & Poland determined to expand US missile defense in Europe – Ankara -- RT

US Submarine in Mediterranean to Support Security Interests in Europe -- Sputnik

Facing ISIS threat, NATO considers intel chief -- CNN

Swiss fighter jet crashes in Netherlands, pilot survives -- AP

After more than $1.6 billion in U.S. aid, Iraq’s army still struggles -- Washington Post

China, Nepal vow to boost military ties -- Xinhuanet

Myanmar Military’s Vast Conglomerate Goes Public -- WSJ

Vietnam, South Korea eye Lockheed planes to counter Chinese military build-up -- South China Morning Post

Slumbering tiger, roaring dragon: How India's defence stacks up against China -- Economic Times

Obama Approves Broader Authorities for U.S. Military in Afghanistan -- ABC News

Pentagon cancels announcement of change in U.S. Afghanistan policy -- CNN

US Military Lifts Some Restrictions on Sailors in Japan -- AP

US Navy lifts Japan travel ban, keeps alcohol ban -- The Hill

Senators Seek Halt to US Bomb Sales for Saudi War -- Defense News

Air Weapons: Sidewinder Goes Long And Blind -- Strategy Page

Why the U.S. Needs Russian Rocket Engines to Spy on Russia -- Bloomberg

Why Does the U.S. Use Russian Rockets to Launch Its Satellites? -- NBC

Air Force probing crash of Reaper drone in Nevada desert -- AP

Intelligence: Ban The NSA -- Strategy Page

Coming Soon: U.S. Army Bases Protected by Lethal Lasers? -- National Interest

Check out the Navy’s New ‘Ironman’ Diving Helmets -- Defense Tech

Senate drops plan to boost military pay raise, end strength -- Military Times

Defense lobbyists brief Trump -- The Hill

Carter Proposes ‘Huge’ Pentagon Personnel System Overhaul -- Defense One

U.S. military tackling gender-neutral job titles -- AP

US Navy Admiral Guilty in Fat Leonard Bribery Case -- Defense News

Navy officer accused of spying to face October court-martial -- Navy Times

Liberty Survivors Say US Still Downplays Israel's Attack on Ship -- Military.com

Is the Pentagon Safe From Cyberattacks? -- Carla Babb, VOA

America’s Army Shrinks as Threats Proliferate -- Adam Lemon and Justin Johnson, Daily Signal

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