Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 6, 2017

Euronews: 'Military Olympics': Soldiers battle for medals

They have been dubbed the ‘Military Olympics’. And in the latest stage of the 2017 International Army Games, crews from different countries have been demonstrating their missile-firing skills.

Russia hosted the ‘Keys to the Sky’ contest in its southern region of Astrakhan and came out with top honours, followed by the Chinese.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 6, 2017

Eighteen countries have been invited to compete in gigantic battle of the tanks in Russia -- News.com.au

Philippines military needs 20,000 more troops to tackle Islamic State seige in Marawi, says president Duterte -- First Post/AFP

As global reach grows, China builds military to match -- Michael Holtz, CSM

China's army is showing off its new tanks, stealth fighters, and missiles -- Popular Science

Iran and Russia to enhance military ties after new US sanctions -- The Jerusalem Post

Russia-China exercises: Kremlin moves to calm Nordic-Baltic fears -- Defense News

Germany's SPD rejects NATO 2 percent defense spending target -- Reuters

Sky Views: UK military avoiding awkward questions -- SKY News

U.S. Media: Pentagon Recommends Sending Military Aid To Ukraine -- RFE

Australia sends navy ships, divers after aircraft crash, three U.S. Marines missing -- Reuters

Congressman Calls for US Military Partnership with Eritrea -- VOA

Top U.S. general tries to tamp down anxiety over North Korea's strike capability -- Washington Examiner

McMaster: Threat of NK Nuclear Strike 'Impossible to Overstate' -- Military.com/FOX News

McMaster: Trump has made 'a number of decisions' on Afghanistan -- The Hill

Pentagon to Deploy A-10 Thunderbolts, Airmen to Europe -- DoD Buzz

House pressures US Army to buy new missile defense radar that the White House opposes -- Defense News

Future of U.S. Navy Could be 'Robotic Submarines' -- Scout Warrior

Pentagon considering 'mini-nukes' for maximum deterrence -- Washington Examiner

GOP senator slams Pentagon over new aircraft carrier -- The Hill

Airmen Phase Out Predator in Move to MQ-9 Reaper -- Military.com

The Obvious Reason the Military Just Banned the Most Popular Drone -- The Inverse

The Air Force is testing out the B-52 bomber for use in psychological operations -- Business Insider

The US Air Force F-22 Gets New Target Tracking Radar -- Scout Warrrior

Air Force’s surprise JLTV buy in FY18 could be start of larger procurement effort -- Defense News

Hard Landing: How New US S-97 Military Chopper Failed to Impress (VIDEO) -- Sputnik

Navy offers $2,500 reward for info on phony bomb threats -- Navy Times/AP

Civil rights group says it will sue Trump admin over transgender military ban -- The Hill

Army reservists sue Pentagon, DHS for putting hold on citizenship applications -- Army Times

Camp Pendleton Marine Killed in Accident On Base -- Military.com

The U.S. Navy Might Get to 355 Ships If These 2 Things Happen -- Dave Majumdar, National Interest