Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 27, 2017

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. is 'totally prepared' for a war with North Korea

CBS: Trump warns of “devastating” U.S. military option in North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump warned North Korea Tuesday that any U.S. military action would be "devastating," CBS News correspondent Major Garrett reports.

Mr. Trump said that U.S. armed forces were "totally prepared" to respond, one day after North Korea threatened to shoot down American warplanes. He also vowed to "fix the mess" in North Korea, and said Kim Jong-Un was acting very badly.

In the Rose Garden Tuesday, Mr. Trump spoke aggressively about potential military action against North Korea.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 27, 2017

What are Trump's military options in North Korea? -- Nikkei Asian Review

Despite new threats, no signs of unusual military activity by North Korea, top US general says -- CNBC

Despite North Korean threats, there is no sign its military is readying for attack, general says -- Washington Post

Military Chiefs Back Trump on North Korea -- US News and World Report

Did Pyongyang fail to notice America's show of force? Lack of response to US bombers flying along North Korea's eastern coast may be because Kim's military didn't spot them -- Daily Mail

Why are North Korea's leaders specifically threatening US bombers? -- Justin McCurry, The Guardian

The real reason the US hasn’t tried to shoot down a North Korean missile -- SCMP

USS Ronald Reagan Supercarrier to Conduct Exercises Off Korean Peninsula -- Sputnik

China says military means not an option to resolve Korea situation -- Reuters

Japan evaluating sites for Aegis Ashore missile defense system -- Defense News

Zapad-2017: 'Normal military business' -- DW

Russia launches drills involving ICBMs in Siberia -- Defense News/AP

US 'to restrict Russian military flights over America' -- The Independent

Russia to retaliate against US in military observation flights dispute: Agencies -- CNBC/Reuters

Russia Attacks U.S. Military Guide Preparing Troops For Future War With Moscow -- Newsweek

Russian Army to Be Fully Equipped With New Combat Kit by 2020 -- Sputnik

Russia's Military Confused for Aliens After Advanced Missile Launches Into the Sky -- Newsweek

Iraq sends delegation to Iran 'to coordinate military efforts' -- Reuters

No troops, but will extend all support to Kabul: India -- Economic Times

UK military must adapt to 'darkening' landscape, says outgoing army chief -- The Guardian

Ukraine, Canada Discuss 2018 Military Equipment Imports to Kiev -- Sputnik

U.S. Military Chief Says Recommends Providing Ukraine With Lethal Defensive Aid -- RFE

US backs Boeing in Bombardier spat, damaging hopes for F-18 to Canada -- Defense News/AP

Congress Questions Air Force One’s Lack of Refueling Capability -- DoD Buzz

New Simulator Software to Boost Cadet UAV Training Time -- Defense Tech

U.S. Aircraft Carrier’s Labor Costs Missing Navy’s Savings Goal -- Bloomberg

US military sends ships, aircraft to Puerto Rico -- CNN

Hospital ship Comfort heading to Puerto Rico -- Military Times

US lawmakers balk at arms sales to Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Nigeria -- Defense News

Pentagon's top military officer says he advised President Trump not to ban transgender troops -- LA Times

U.S. Military Chief Warns Against Pulling Out Of Iran Nuclear Deal -- RFE

The Military Could Be About to Make Solar Power Way Better -- Popular Mechanics