Monday, March 12, 2018

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 12, 2018


SCMP: China’s arms sales rise as it vies with US for influence on the world stage

Research group highlights Beijing’s growing share of global arms trade as it tries to strengthen ties with key allies

The rivalry between America and China has seen both sides step up international arms sales and transfers as they seek to strengthen military ties with key allies, according to a report published on Monday.

The study by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), which examined the volume of international transfers of major weapons between 2008 and 2017, showed China’s arms exports represented 5.7 per cent of the world’s share of arms exports between 2013-17 – up by more than a third from the 4.6 per cent recorded between 2008-12.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 12, 2018

China's Xi calls for military loyalty to new constitution -- Channel News Asia

China's hi-tech quest for military supremacy -- Sydney Morning Herald

How China's Military Stole Its Way Killer Status (Thanks to Russia and America) -- Robert Farley, National Interest

China’s weapons contracts with Russia worth about $7 bln -- TASS

Russia to begin implementing S-400 missile deal with Turkey in early 2020 -- TASS

Russia starts implementing contract on Su-35 fighters delivery to Indonesia -- TASS

Russia exports more armaments than expected despite sanctions — Kremlin aide -- TASS

Russian Industry Ready for Manufacture of Newest ICBMs -- Sputnik

Goodbye ‘Satan’: Russia to get rid of iconic ICBM & get top replacement -- RT

Russia's new generation ICBM Sarmat to enter duty after old missile’s life cycle expires -- TASS

Is Russia holding back on why it deployed fifth-gen fighters to Syria? -- Defense News

Russia considering course change after new challenges in Syria -- Al-Monitor

How much do NATO member nations spend on defense? -- Defense News

Can Russia easily take the Baltics? Not likely, says US general -- Sebastian Sprenger, Defense News

Georgia and Ukraine still knocking on NATO’s door -- Jane's 360

UK military credibility 'at risk' over cuts -- BBC

US airstrikes in Syria drop by half as Kurds depart anti-ISIS fight -- Air Force Times

Saudi Arabia and BAE one step closer to finalizing Typhoon deal -- Defense News

16 years on, US military presence in Afghanistan growing -- FOX News/AP

Congress Studying Demands to Relocate US Military Base in Qatar -- Asharq Al-awsat

CIA Director Pompeo: America ‘safe’ from Russia -- Politico

CIA Director Says President Trump's Eyes Are 'Wide Open' on Talks With Kim Jong Un -- Time

How much longer will US and partner forces ‘own the night’ in combat? -- Military Times

Revitalizing the Air Force’s Aging Four Horsemen -- John C. Johnson, National Defense Magazine

Space-Based Sensors Needed For Missile Defense Vs. Hypersonics: MDA -- Breaking Defense

Nude Photos of Female Service Members Discovered in Dropbox Folder -- Military.com/Stars and Stripes

Officer accused of patronizing prostitutes worked in sex assault prevention office while awaiting court-martial -- Navy Times

Officer facing court-martial linked to recruit’s death -- Marine Times

Deterring Russian First Use of Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons -- Mark B. Schneider, RCD

Preparing For War -- Mike Morris, Strategy Bridge

1 comment:

Bob Huntley said...

More information from the SIPRI https://www.sipri.org/sites/default/files/2017-12/fs_arms_industry_2016.pdf

What would be really interesting is a chart showing the purchasers of the arms and one that tracked on selling/giving away and who the recipients were.