Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 11, 2017

Washington Post: Intelligence chiefs briefed Trump and Obama on unconfirmed claims Russia has compromising information on president-elect

A classified report delivered to President Obama and President-elect Donald Trump last week included a section summarizing allegations that Russian intelligence services have compromising material and information on Trump’s personal life and finances, U.S. officials said.

The officials said that U.S. intelligence agencies have not corroborated those allegations but believed that the sources involved in the reporting were credible enough to warrant inclusion of their claims in the highly classified report on Russian interference in the presidential campaign.

Trump, however, replied Tuesday night with a tweet declaring: “FAKE NEWS - A TOTAL POLITICAL WITCH HUNT!” Early Wednesday, he accused the intelligence community of taking “one last shot at me.”

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 11, 2017

The CIA’s Trump Challenge -- John McLaughlin, RCS

US-Russian Plan to Exchange Intelligence on Syria Still ‘Not Mature’ - Dunford -- Sputnik

Russia gets no complaints from US over planes’ risky encounters in Syria — ministry -- TASS

Alleged Russia-US 'Close Calls' in Syria 'Nonexistent Problem' - Russian MoD -- Sputnik

Four S-400 missile systems to enter service in Russia’s Aerospace Forces in 2017 -- TASS

A New Russia-Philippines Military Pact? -- The Diplomat

Taiwan scrambles jets, navy vessels to ‘surveil & control’ passage of Chinese warships -- RT

China aircraft carrier crosses Taiwan Strait amid tension -- BBC

Chinese bomber flies around contested Spratlys in show of force: U.S. official -- Reuters

Chinese military planes enter Korean air defense zone: source -- Yonhap News Agency

Does Pakistan Have a Second Nuclear Strike Option in Place? -- Sputnik

Thailand Says 'No Thanks' to Ukrainian Tanks, Chooses China Instead -- Sputnik

India to probe soldier's viral video on 'bad food' -- BBC

Britain Faces Challenge to NATO Command -- Defense News

Why Russia's Military Alliance Is Not the Next NATO -- Stratfor

24 Apache helicopters to be deployed in S. Korea by Feb -- Yonhap News Agency

US Marines send F-35 stealth fighter squadron to Japan -- AFP

U.S. troops will be needed in Iraq after Mosul falls, Pentagon chief says -- Military Times

US Commander Visits Pakistan Region Deemed 'Epicenter' of Global Terrorism -- VOA

US Navy's Surface Force Commander Wants Deadlier Fleet -- Military.com

F-35 delayed — again — despite CEO's promise to Trump -- Washington Examiner

Air Force to Examine Maintenance Problems at ICBM Bases -- Defense News

Air Force loosens tattoo rules, recruiting restrictions -- Air Force Times

Carter Makes Last Pitch to Keep Combat Jobs Open to Women -- Military.com

Experts Urge Waiver for Mattis as Check on Trump Presidency -- Defense News

Several Pentagon officials asked to stay throughout transition: report -- The Hill

6 Pentagon officials to stay on at start of Trump administration -- CNN

Trump’s CIA nominee has hearing delayed -- The Hill

Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly: 'The law will guide me' on immigration, border security -- Military Times

Trump's future national security adviser stresses continuity -- Military Times

Retired generals warn Trump not to bring back torture for terrorism suspects -- The Hill

This jailed sailor blames Hillary Clinton for his sentence — and wants Trump to set him free -- Navy Times

The Military Wants Biodegradable Ammo That Turns Into Plants -- Popular Mechanics

Here’s Why Trump’s Intel Bashing Matters -- Joseph Marks, Defense One

U.S. Military Dominance a Thing of the Past? -- David Kemp, RCD