Military and Intelligence News Briefs -- January 26, 2017

Video footage shows @RoyalNavy's @HMSStAlbans escorting Russian warships near UK waters today. Full story: https://t.co/TtEy92mwoy pic.twitter.com/AHBSRQTdAf

— Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) January 25, 2017

DW: Russia, UK trade barbs as aircraft carrier Kuznetsov sails home

Moscow has accused London of staging a "show" by escorting a Russian aircraft carrier through the English Channel and criticizing Russia. Earlier, the UK defense secretary called the Admiral Kuznetsov a "ship of shame."

Russian warships "had no need" for a British military escort, as they know "how to hold course and navigate" on their own, Moscow's defense ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Thursday.

The UK had deployed a Royal Navy frigate and Typhoon jets to monitor a convoy of Russian vessels passing through the English Channel. The convoy, led by the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, is on its way back home from their mission in Syria.

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Military and Intelligence News Briefs -- January 26, 2017

UK forces escort passing Russian 'ship of shame' returning from Syria -- Reuters

Russia ribs UK over Trident scandal after ‘ship of shame’ comment about carrier ‘Kuznetsov’ -- RT

Why Royal Navy Shadows Admiral Kuznetsov-Led Aircraft Carrier Group -- Sputnik

NORAD Responds After Russian Bombers Zoom Around Japan -- FOX News

Shaken by Trump’s Criticism of NATO, Europe Mulls Building Own Military Force -- VOA

First-Rate MiG-35 Multirole Jetfighter to Join Russia's Fleet -- Sputnik

Pilots praise new MiG-35 fighter jet after test flight -- TASS

Putin Calls For Strengthening of Russian Armed Forces' Combat Capability -- Sputnik

Putin shares his view on what Russian Army needs most -- TASS

Putin: Russia Needs Own Robotic Technologies to Boost Army's Combat Capabilities -- Sputnik

Saudi Arabia unveils next-generation F-15 warplane -- AFP

Saudi Arabia commissions new batch of F-15s -- UPI

China may be developing new long-range air-to-air missile -- Reuters

Russia delivers submarine for Vietnamese navy -- UPI

India to display military might at Republic Day parade -- CNBC

Kashmir avalanches kill 10 Indian soldiers -- BBC

Philippines says U.S. military to upgrade bases, defense deal intact -- Reuters

US to upgrade Philippine military bases as Duterte reverses stance -- BBC

U.S. Expanding Military Ties to Kenya With Sales, Donations and Training -- AllAfrica.com

US and Israel Run Successful Tests of David’s Sling -- Defense News

General Warns of North Korean Missile Threat, Talks China Visit -- Military.com

New US defense chief sets out to reassure Asian allies -- Nikkei Asian Review

Britain, US Pledge to Improve Cooperation in Maritime Patrol Operations -- Defense News

Trump says torture works as his government readies a review -- Military Times

McCain to Trump: ‘We are not bringing back torture’ -- Yahoo News

Pentagon Confirms Trump Hiring Freeze Locks Out Military Civilians -- Defense News

Stryker Vehicle Tests With 30mm Cannon Precede Training for 2018 Deployment -- Sputnik

Boeing Takes Another $201M Hit On KC-46 Tanker -- Defense News

Navy to Give Final Farewell to USS Enterprise at Decommissioning -- Virginia Pilot

Marines' Jungle Boots Head for Last Big Test -- Military.com

Male and female infantry Marines to share tents in the field -- Marine Times

How to Secure a Smartphone for the Tweeter-in-Chief -- Fifth Domain

Stanley McChrystal on War in Europe, Privacy, and Global Threats -- Michael Miklaucic, RCD

Which Country Has The Strongest Military In The World? A Ranking List Of The 6 Most Powerful Nations -- IBTimes