Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 7, 2018

Journalists watch a live broadcast of the call-in show with President Vladimir Putin on Thursday Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters

Al Jazeera: Putin: Russia military 'will stay' in Syria - but not long-term

In televised call-in show, Russian president calls Syrian war 'a unique tool by which to improve our armed forces'.

President Vladimir Putin says Russia has no plans to pull its military out of Syria, but isn't building permanent facilities there.

The troops "will stay there for as long as it is to Russia's advantage, and to fulfill our international responsibilities", Putin said during his annual televised call-in show on Thursday.

But, he added, "we are not building long-term installations there and, if necessary, can withdraw our servicemen quite quickly without any material losses".

Putin called the Syrian war "an unique experience" for Russian troops.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 7, 2018

Russia has no plans for pulling troops out of Syria — Putin -- TASS

After Military Push in Syria, Russia Plays Both Sides in Libya -- The Wall Street Journal

Putin assures that Avangard hypersonic missile system will enter service in 2019 -- TASS

Putin vows all unveiled ‘breakthrough’ weapons will timely arrive for Russian troops -- TASS

Putin notes successful service of women in Russian Army -- TASS

North Korea demolishes main missile test stand -- UPI

Report: CIA advised Trump that Kim Jong Un was worthy of a 'deal' -- UPI

India to US: Sanctions won’t stop Russian air-defense system purchase -- Defense News

How Does Israel's Military Compare to Iran? -- Newsweek

Turkey rejects US demand not to purchase S-400 from Russia — daily -- TASS

German court throws out terrorism charges against soldier -- DW

China ‘removes missile systems’ from disputed South China Sea island – but sends warning to US -- Sputnik

Beijing Removes Missiles From South China Sea Island (PHOTOS) -- Sputnik

Taiwanese think tank floats South China Sea base plan for US troops -- SCMP

Japan to receive E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft -- UPI

Germany’s impending Puma Panzer problem -- Defense News

Britain's first four F-35Bs arrive ahead of schedule -- UPI

UK's First Four F-35 Fighters Land in Norfolk – Royal Air Force -- Sputnik

Macron, Trudeau Agree to Set Up Council for Defense Cooperation - Reports -- Sputnik

The US pushing NATO to get more troops and weapons ready in order to deter Russia -- Reuters

Mattis says tariffs won't hurt NATO ties -- The Hill

NATO defense ministers put aside tariff tensions to approve new "Four Thirties" plan -- DW

US bill calls for Pentagon to send troops to take part in Taiwan military drills -- SCMP

Navy to start annual exercise Malabar in Guam -- UPI

US military to honor temporary Taliban cease-fire during Ramadan -- The Hill

Lockheed to convert air-to-surface missiles for Air Force -- UPI

Watchdog Warns Unresolved F-35 Aircraft ‘Deficiencies’ May Delay Mass Production -- Sputnik

Troubling US Navy review finds widespread shortfalls in basic seamanship -- Defense News

Google Renounces AI for Weapons, But Will Still Sell to Military -- Bloomberg

US senators want to know how US Army in Europe can keep Russia at bay -- Defense News

Senate defense bill eyes threats from Russia, China -- The Hill

Senate defense bill includes limits on US support for Saudi campaign in Yemen -- The Hill

Military members stationed overseas fret as flying pets home gets harder -- Washington Post

Singapore, EU score high in 'Law and Order' ratings; Latin America the worst -- UPI

Global conflict continues to rise, index shows -- DW