Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 17, 2017

This undated file photo distributed by the North Korean government shows what was said to be the test launch of an intermediate-range Hwasong-12 in North Korea. (Korean Central News Agency)

L.A. Times: Can North Korea’s missiles deliver an atomic weapon to the U.S. mainland? Maybe.

Although recent missile tests indicate that North Korea has made advancements in missile technology, it’s unknown whether its missiles can deliver an atomic weapon to the continental United States.

“The bottom line is we don’t know,” said Ted Postol, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor emeritus of science, technology and international security. “I believe it’s unlikely they can deliver an atomic bomb to the United States at this time, but we can’t rule it out.”

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October

U.S. Evacuation Drills in South Korea Heighten Fears of Military Action -- New York Times

US, ROK Navies Hold Military Drill off Korean Peninsula -- The Diplomat

S. Korean military eyes new operation plan against N.K. threats -- Yonhap News Agency

China stresses restraint as US and South Korea start joint navy drills -- SCMP

Russia steps up as go-between on North Korea -- Nikkei Asian Review

Netanyahu vows Israel will stop Iran’s aim for military base in Syria -- TASS

Syrian-Israeli clash sets tone for meeting of Israeli, Russian defense ministers -- Defense News

US military rushes to defuse looming crisis in Kirkuk after Iraqi army advances -- The Guardian

Pentagon says Iraqi train-and-equip mission could end if attacks on Kurds continue -- Defense News

Trump Admin. Makes Gains on ISIS, but Lack of Syria Policy Raises Concern -- NBC

Iranian-linked bomb kills American soldier in Iraq -- Long War Journal

Russian Military May Temporarily Stay in Syrian De-Escalation Zones - Lawmaker -- Sputnik

Operation in Syria nearing completion — Russian defense minister -- TASS

Russia eyes new military variants of Mi-38 helicopter -- Flight Global

India, Russia to Kick Off Major Military Exercise This Week -- The Diplomat

India ready to tackle Chinese military threat: defence expert -- Live Mint

Japan military chopper with four crew aboard missing -- Express Tribune/AFP

Shakeup of China’s military on the cards at party congress -- Today Online

Spanish military jet crashes outside Madrid, killing pilot -- The Independent

US Army Eyeing 6.5mm for Its Future Battle Rifle -- Kit Up!

Study: Bigger Aircraft Carriers Are Better -- National Interest

Contested Littorals Require a Larger, More Capable U.S. Amphibious Warfare Fleet -- Daniel Gouré, RCD

Influential congressman calls on Navy to extend lives of oldest cruisers -- Defense News

Ready to Go at 50 Below? F-35 Heads To Alaska For Cold Weather Testing -- Sputnik

T-X trainer award not likely until at least spring 2018 -- Defense News

Investigation: ‘Catastrophic Engine Failure’ Totaled US Marine Harrier at Sea -- DoD Buzz

As North Korea threat looms, US Navy tests ballistic missile shootdown capability -- FOX News

US Tests Sea-Based SM-6 Interceptor Off the Coast of Scotland -- Sputnik

New Navy Fire Scout Drone-Mounted Mine Detector Operational- LCS -- Scout Warrior

McCain warns of 'severe consequences' if Baghdad uses US arms against Kurds -- The Hill

Ex-Joint Chiefs chair fires back at Trump: Obama, Bush 'cared deeply' for fallen soldiers -- The Hill

Military injuries, deaths off the battlefield rising, prompting concern at Pentagon, among veterans, families -- OCRegister

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