Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 4, 2017

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem sails in waters east of the Korean peninsula on March 22. US Navy / Reuters

Straits Times: US destroyer's presence puts it in hot water with China: China Daily

In its editorial on July 4, the paper condemns the US supposed intrusion into Chinese waters.

BEIJING (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - The Foreign Ministry has called the trespassing of a US missile destroyer in China's territorial waters a "serious political and military provocation", and the Ministry of National Defence said the move has seriously undermined the strategic mutual trust between the two militaries.

Such a response drives home the message that the United States is solely responsible for raising tensions between the two militaries and casting a shadow over bilateral ties.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 4, 2017

China dispatches vessels, fighter jets to South China Sea after 'provocative operations' -- Jane's 360

China Protests US Destroyer Sailing Close To Triton Island: Facts About South China Sea Dispute -- International Business Times

U.S. Drone Project Could Change Asian Warfare Forever -- The Diplomat

With a 30m wingspan and 2,450km range, this Chinese surveillance plane can cover the entire South China Sea -- SCMP

Mainland carrier Liaoning and battle group enters Taiwan Strait -- SCMP

North Korea hails 'ICBM test' success -- BBC

North Korea says first intercontinental ballistic missile test successful -- Reuters

North Korea claims it tested its first intercontinental missile, contradicting South Korean and U.S. officials -- L.A. Times

North Korea can make 10-20 nuclear warheads, think tank says -- UPI

Soldier defections hit North Korea's guns-over-butter regime -- Nikkei Asia Review

3 maps that explain North Korea's strategy -- George Friedman, Mauldin Economics/Business Insider

Can America's SM-3 Missile Protect Japan from North Korea? -- National Interest

China and Russia oppose US missile defense system, would take 'necessary measures' -- Business Insider

Netanyahu on Israel: A 'mighty aircraft carrier' of the US -- Defense News

NATO could be forced to respond to the Petya attack, says new report -- Verge

Belgium to acquire troop transport vehicles -- UPI

Australian military frustrated by out of sync space and ground assets -- Space News

Amid possible surge, Marines help Afghans 'shape the battlefield' -- Marine Times

Huntington Ingalls contracted for LPD 29 amphibious transport ship -- UPI

Pentagon seeks increased P-8 ties with Norway, UK -- Defense News

DARPA Discovers "GPS-Like" UnderSea Drone Technology -- Scout Warrior

A stealth solution for the US Air Force's biggest birds -- Air-Force technology

Army Falls Short in Training of Black Hawk Helo Pilots: Pentagon IG -- DoD Buzz

Is the U.S. Air Force’s OA-X Light Attack Aircraft Really Going to Happen? -- Dave Majumdar, National Interest

Remember military hero dogs on Independence Day -- The Hill

Defense Industry in a Race to Buy Into Hot Startups -- RCD

How The U.S. Military Can Stay Ahead Of Russia And China .... With Robots .... Daniel Malloy, OZY

New rules would limit DOD officials' ability to revoke valor awards -- Military Times

Fallen Marine's belongings find themselves returning home -- Marine Times

Trump calls last-surviving member of WWII Doolittle Raiders -- AP

How US Army uniforms changed over the 241 years since independence -- Business Insider