Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 27, 2018

Dave Majumdar, National Interest: How Russia's Military Is Becoming Even Deadlier

Russia is willing to keep its forces in Syria despite the potential losses incurred because the Kremlin believes that the benefits outweigh the costs. From the Russian perspective, Moscow’s campaign in Syria affords the Kremlin invaluable combat experience that is helping it to refine the capabilities of its military forces.

“The use of our armed forces in combat conditions is a unique experience and a unique tool to improve our armed forces,” Russian president Vladimir Putin said during a televised public question and answer session on June 7. “No exercises can compare with actually using the armed forces in combat conditions.”

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 27, 2018

In Eastern Europe, Militaries Gird Against Russian Might and Manipulation -- New York Times

After ‘diplomatic equivalent of a multiple-car pileup,’ U.S. allies brace for NATO summit -- Washington Post

Russia to offer upgraded multiple launch rocket system to Western customers. -- TASS

Russia to Export Tornado-G Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems - Rostec -- Sputnik

Russian Ground Battlefield Robots: A Candid Evaluation -- Sam Bendett, Mad Scientist

WATCH Russian Military Helicopter Fire New 'Armor Piercer' Rockets -- Sputnik

Deterring Russia -- Hugh White, The Strategist

US Aircraft Carrier Patrols Disputed Sea Amid China Buildup -- Military.com/AP

China says it will increase its military presence in Africa -- CNBC

China's hypersonic military projects include spaceplanes and rail guns -- Popular Science

Chinese military circles Taiwan after Tsai Ing-wen’s call to arms -- The Times

Xi Jinping honors Korea-born Chinese general at funeral.

Australia urged to cut ties with Myanmar military over Rohingya atrocities -- The Guardian

Australia Seals Deal To Buy MQ-4C Drones As Military Competition In the Pacific Heats Up -- Warzone/The Drive

Israeli Air Force Adds 12th F-35 Fighter -- Sputnik

Turkey’s Purchase of S-400 From Russia May Nix Sale of F-35 Jets - US Official -- Sputnik

Why a Nuclear-Armed Eurofighter Might Spell Big Trouble for the F-35 -- National Interest

Congress Gives the F-35 a Vote of Confidence -- Anthony Capaccio, Bloomberg

U.S. Upgrading Korea Missile Defense Even as `War Games' Halted -- Bloomberg

Trump Says Norway Lacks 'Credible Plan,' Jogs Oslo to Boost Defense Spending -- Sputnik

Virginia-class attack sub delivers late as US Navy aims to get program back on course -- Defense News

Navy to Field ‘Optionally Unmanned’ Vessels to Supplement Future Surface Combatant -- USNI News

Navy contracts with GenDyn for aircraft gun systems -- UPI

Collisions reveal a Navy tragically undone by its can-do spirit -- USA Today

US Plans to Arm B-52 With ‘Mother of All Bombs’ -- Sputnik

Lockheed Martin's 'New' F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcon Has F-22 and F-35 DNA -- National Interest

Take a Good Look at This Picture. The Air Force Wants This Plane to Fly For 80 Years. -- National Interest

Air Force Expands Mission for Reaper Attack Drones, Adds New Weapons -- Warrior Maven

US Military Aims for $1B Missile Defense Radar in Hawaii -- Military.com/AP

Google’s Withdrawal from Pentagon AI Project Risks US Lives, Says Work -- Defense One

Dangerous Dependence on China for Critical Minerals Runs Deep -- Jeff A. Green, RCD

Nuclear Deterrence: Adopting the Reagan Approach -- Mark B. Schneider and Peter Huessy, Gatestone Institute

Now THAT'S flying under the radar! US Air Force Top Gun pilot puts on incredible show for the planespotters as he flies below them through north Wales valleys -- Daily Mail