Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- April 8, 2018

The Hill: Trump clashes with military in Syria pullout push

President Trump is butting heads with his military advisors as he attempts to pull back U.S. forces in Syria.

Trump’s instinct is to withdraw entirely, fulfilling his campaign promise to end nation-building and foreign entanglements.

But Pentagon officials and top generals have issued dire warnings about the possibility that terrorist groups will surge back in Syria if the United States leaves the country.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- April 8, 2018

Trump call for quick withdrawal from Syria faced unanimous opposition from top officials: report -- The Hill

How many U.S. troops are in Syria? And what are they doing there? -- USA Today

What would happen if Trump pulls US forces out of Syria? -- Paul Iddon, RUDAW

'Don't' Test Us': IRGC Warns Israel Not to Challenge Iran's Power in Region -- Sputnik

Iraqi army tackles its demons 15 years after Saddam fall -- AFP

Iron Dome: Neither a 'Bluff' nor the 'End of Rockets' -- National Interest

Turkey Explains Why It Preferred Russia's S-400 Missiles to US Patriots -- Sputnik

To Protect Interests Abroad, China Will Feature a Diverse Array of Military, Nonmilitary Forces -- National Interest

How China is quietly increasing its ability to wage war at sea -- SCMP

Japan launches Marines unit amid China's growing presence -- AFP

Japan's military activated its first marine unit since World War II — here's how they're training to recapture an island from enemy invaders -- Business Insider

US gives boost to Taiwan’s plans to build submarines -- SCMP

F-16 vs. MiG-35 vs. Eurofighter Typhoon (and More): What Plane Will Join India's Air Force? -- National Interest

Russia’s 5th-generation fighter jets to fly over Red Square during Victory Parade -- TASS

Su-57s & Terminators: Russia's MoD Reveals New Hardware Taking Part in Victory Day Parade -- Sputnik

Russia picks MiG-31 fighter as a carrier for cutting-edge hypersonic weapon -- TASS

Germany, France to develop new maritime patrol plane against Russian subs -- Reuters

In Kenya, British soldiers train in massive war games -- AFP

'Two Agendas' Behind US Drone Sales to Germany Exposed by Analyst -- Sputnik

Test Shows Missile Systems Can Work Together Against Threats -- Military.com/AP

Army Performs Airdrop Tests of Ground Mobility Vehicle -- ExecutiveGov

2 soldiers die in helicopter crash, bringing to 7 the number killed in military aviation mishaps this week -- ABC News

House Armed Services chairman: Military readiness 'at a crisis point' -- CNN

To become a soldier at Fort Jackson, U.S. Army recruits face grueling new four-day training test -- The Post & Courier

Help wanted to operate and maintain Air Force deep space telescopes -- Space News

Pompeo to get nomination hearing Thursday -- The Hill

Could Mike Pompeo’s Nomination Actually Be Shot Down? -- Curt Mills, National Interest

This Pentagon Paper Explains Why the Trump Administration Is Reining In Tech Trade with China -- Patrick Tucker, Defense One

This Marine-Made War Documentary Is So Raw The Corps Doesn’t Want You To See It -- Task & Purpose

Does the U.S. Stand a Chance Against Russia's Icebreakers? -- David Hambling, Popular Mechanics

To counter Russia and back Baltic states, America must fortify NATO -- Douglas Schoen, The Hill

The CIA Officer Who Tracked Down Zarqawi Is Suing The Agency On 1st Amendment Grounds -- Task & Purpose