Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- May 4, 2018

The deployed surface-to-air missiles could target aircraft, drones and cruise missiles. (China Ministry of National Defence)

ABC News Online: China 'deploys missiles' in South China Sea, US, Australia warn of consequences

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has warned Beijing against militarising the South China Sea following reports that China has installed missile systems in the Spratly Islands for the first time.

US news network CNBC reported yesterday that China had installed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems on three outposts in the South China Sea, citing sources with direct knowledge of US intelligence.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- May 4, 2018

Australia, US challenge Beijing's 'defensive' missiles in South China Sea -- Sydney Morning Herald

Philippines 'confident' Chinese missiles 'not directed at us' -- Al Jazeera

Chinese lasers injure US military pilots in Africa, Pentagon says -- CNN

China denies US accusations it is targeting military aircraft with lasers -- ABC News Online

China ramps up Navy to challenge US dominance -- The Cipher Brief

Philippines boosts sea deterrent with first ever navy missiles -- Reuters

Analysis Despite Iran's Threats, Israeli Army Pushes Aggressive Line Against Tehran in Syria -- Amos Harel, Haaretz

US, French troops seen conducting joint patrol in Manbij, Syria -- Military Times

ContiTech to provide Saudi Arabia, Kuwait with Abrams tank parts -- UPI

Pentagon blows deadline to pry Iraq off US military aid -- Al-Monitor

The Russian Military Is Getting New Assault Rifles -- Popular Mechanics

NATO Cannot Ignore Russia's Military Capabilities, Top General Says -- RFE

German Military Facing 'Biggest Crisis in Its History' – AfD Official -- Sputnik

German military set to be rebuilt around national security: report -- DW

US House panel unveils details of $717B defense policy bill -- The Hill

US naval aviation plagued by ‘disturbing’ trend of ground mishaps -- Navy Times

Navy Secretary: 'Not enough data' to link lack of funding to aircraft accidents -- The Hill

Here’s the latest on America’s next supercarriers -- Defense News

Sizing up the US Navy’s future Guided Missile Frigate designs -- Naval Technology

Pentagon says 2,000 troops on border to cost $182M -- The Hill

Air Force preps 'block 4' variant of the F-35, new weapons and tech for 2020s -- FOX News

Boeing vows much delayed Air Force tanker program will deliver first 18 planes this year -- Seattle Times

Marine Corps to Fly Osprey to 2060 - Preps Aircraft for Future Wars -- Warrior Maven

Military plane underwent 'days' of maintenance before crash near Savannah -- CNN

Navy secretary, other US officials increasingly sounding alarm over Chinese smartphone maker Huawei -- Military Times

Three decisions Cyber Command’s new leader will have to make -- Mark Pomerleau, Fifth Domain

Could America’s Cyber Competitors Use Blockchain for Their Defense? -- Wilson Vorn Dick, RCD

White House expecting 'close' vote for CIA pick -- The Hill

White House denies report about troop drawdown in South Korea -- The Hill

Will we stay or will we go? A look at removing US troops from South Korea -- Todd South, Army Times

Trump's Afghanistan strategy stymied by vetting of local troops -- Politico