Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 25, 2017

Newsweek: Iran And Iraq Military Unite Against 'Terrorism', Creating Potential Problems For U.S.

Iran and Iraq have pledged to join forces against militant fighters and ideology in the region by boosting bilateral defense ties, a move that could present a challenge to U.S. foreign policy goals.

Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan and Iraqi Defense Minister Irfan al-Hiyali met Sunday in Tehran to sign a military agreement aimed at improving joint efforts to curb the influence of jihadis such as the Islamic State militant group. ISIS has conducted deadly attacks in both countries and is still being fought by Iraq with support from Iran and the U.S., but the U.S. has become increasingly concerned about Iran's growing foothold in Iraq. Despite the volatile history of the two majority Shiite-Muslim neighbors and their differing views on Washington, the new deal will reportedly see Iran and Iraq's armed forces work together on a number of strategic levels.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 25, 2017

U.S. mum on Iran-Iraq military agreement -- Think Progress

After Mosul Victory, Iraq Mulls Future of Shiite Militias -- Military.com/Canadian Press

Taiwan will not dodge any military threats: defense ministry -- Focus Taiwan

China offers to mediate Djibouti-Eritrea border row as it expands military presence in Africa -- South China Morning Post

'Easier to move a mountain': China vows new military drills amid India spat -- CNN

China's Indian Ocean Ambitions -- Military.com

2 Chinese fighter jets buzz within 150 feet of US nuke ‘sniffer’ aircraft over East China Sea -- RT

Aerial intercepts: China urges US to stop 'unfriendly, dangerous' military activities -- Times of India/AP

US within reach: China shows off new and improved advanced missile system -- South China Morning Post

China says reforms have made military more nimble -- Reuters

Xi Jinping picks war games over military parade for Chinese army’s 90th birthday bash -- SCMP

Chinese warships join Russia in Baltic naval drill -- Financial Times

Russian-Chinese Drills Practice Strategic Deterrence Against Any Aggression -- Sputnik

China and Russia combine naval forces in the Baltic Sea -- DW

Russian-Chinese naval drills in Baltic Sea to enter active phase -- TASS

Vietnam confirms order of Russian T-90 tanks -- Jane's 360

Russia Military Ally Ditched US Base After Missile Strike Threat -- Newsweek

Russia, Turkey Sign Documents on S-400 Supplies - Erdogan -- Sputnik

Turkey flexing military muscle in Qatar -- Al-Monitor

South Korea Launches Corruption Investigation Into F-35, KF-X Deals -- Sputnik

Japan inks defense deal with Germany amid China threat -- DW

Car owners, police, fighter pilots, military: Sweden accidentally leaks huge trove of citizen data -- RT

US mulls sending arms to Kiev, doesn’t view move as 'provocative' – US special envoy to Ukraine -- RT

Kremlin comments on US potentially funneling weapons to Kiev -- TASS

U.S. military chief says N. Korea capable of 'limited' missile attack -- Yonhap News Agency

US will either have to put up with North Korea’s nuclear weapons or use force — expert -- TASS

Sweden to hold 'biggest military exercise in decades' with Nato amid fears over Russia -- The Independent

Britain's Challenger 2 Tank Is One of the Best—but It Needs Some Serious Help -- National Interest

US F-15s and RAF tanker in near-miss over north Norfolk coast -- BBC

IS Fighters in Disarray in Iraq Due to Air Power, says US General -- VOA

US Army Europe commander defends need for airborne forces -- Defense News

12 U.S. Paratroopers Hospitalized After Night Jump in Romania -- AP

Sailor error led to failed US Navy ballistic missile intercept test -- Defense News

Mattis Blasts Pentagon for Complacency and Wastefulness -- Military.com/AP

Mattis: $28 million wasted on Afghan uniforms 'must not be seen as inconsequential' -- Military Times

Is A New Military Oath Really The Best We Can Do To Fight Veteran Suicide? -- Adam Linehan, Task & Purpose