Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 6, 2017

Noelle Swan, CSM: North Korea missile test: How big a technological breakthrough?

North Korea's missile test on Tuesday suggests the rogue nation may have dramatically expanded its missile range. They can't yet reach the continental United States, but doing so is only a matter of time, defense experts say.

Tensions mounted in Asia and around the world Wednesday as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed that Tuesday’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launch was just the first of many “big and small ‘gift packages’ to the Yankees.”

Tuesday’s launch, North Korea’s most advanced missile test since Mr. Kim took power in 2011, lofted an Intercontinental Ballistics Missile (ICBM) 1,700 miles before it splashed down 580 miles away in the Sea of Japan.

China, North Korea's main ally, has expressed doubts about this missile's ability to cross continental boundaries. But US analysts say the missile's demonstrated height expands North Korea’s range capabilities beyond Asia to include parts of the Middle East, the northernmost regions of Australia, and the entire state of Alaska. Alaska's inclusion in that range is a particular milestone for the capital Pyongyang, as Kim has long set his sights on developing nuclear missiles capable of reaching the United States.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 6, 2017

Trump says US mulling 'very severe' response to North Korea missile test -- The Guardian

War With North Korea: US Will Use 'Considerable Military Force' -- Newsweek

The US can’t fall back on its military to resolve North Korean crisis, former NATO commander says -- NBC

Can U.S. defend against North Korea missiles? Not everyone agrees -- Reuters

Jim Mattis: ICBM does not bring US closer to war with North Korea -- Washington Examiner

U.S. Military Planners Consider Game Theory In Possible North Korea Response -- NPR

Russia Is Expanding Its Military, but NATO Isn't Sure Why -- Newsweek

The Russian military's new assault rifle has passed its field tests -- Business Insider

'The Weapon All Fighters Love': The Famous AK-47 Celebrates Its 70th Birthday -- Sputnik

Russia Military Uses New War Weapon to Fight ISIS In Syria -- Newsweek

US Renews Offer of Syria Cooperation with Russia -- Military.com

Israel to enter era of closed-hatch combat, see-through tanks -- Defense News

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Sails Taiwan Strait Again -- Steven Stashwick, The Diplomat

War Games: China Fumes at US, India, Japan Joint Naval Exercises -- Sputnik

Australian air force starts using Hawk advanced jet trainers from BAE -- UPI

WATCH: Pakistan Test Fires Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile -- Sputnik

France successfully fires Sea Venom missile -- Defense News

Rheinmetall supplying Bundeswehr with 2,000-plus trucks -- UPI

Poland, US Sign Patriot Missile System Deal - Defense Ministry -- Sputnik

Are NATO allies really getting a ‘free ride’? Here’s what the numbers say -- CNBC

The Trump effect? Defense buys in Eastern Europe expected to ramp up -- Defense News

As Global Tensions Rise, U.S. Army Beefs Up Firepower -- RCD

New Lockheed Martin-Built Copter Arrives at US Navy Installation for Testing -- Sputnik

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

War in Space: Congress May Add a New Military Branch Amid China, Russia Satellite Threats -- Newsweek

Tiny Flying Squirrel Drones May Someday Join the Army -- Popular Mechanics

Marines Send 3D Printers to Combat Zone to Fix Gear Faster -- Defense Tech

Why the US military is delaying announcing Afghanistan combat deaths -- Zachary Cohen and Barbara Starr, CNN

Poll: US Voters Think Military is Overstretched -- Rasmussen

Soldier charged in failed Humvee air drop -- Army Times

Jordan soldier says he fired at US troops in fear of attack - Army Times/AP

Are Light Carriers Poised to Make a Comeback? -- Popular Mechanics