Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 15, 2018

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Reuters: US to more than double the number of Marines in Norway, strengthening defenses along the border with Russia

* The US is expected to more than double the number of US Marines in Norway, the Norwegian defense ministry revealed Wednesday.
* The number of US Marines in country is expected to increase from a little over 300 to 700. Some of the deployed Marines will be sent to the border with Russia.
* Moscow has protested the plan, characterizing it "clearly unfriendly."

OSLO (Reuters) - The United States will more than double the number of Marines stationed in Norway, in line with plans first outlined in June, the Norwegian defense ministry said on Wednesday.

Plans to increase the number of Marines in Norway to 700 from 330 and moving some of them closer to the border with Russia had triggered a sharp reaction from Moscow, which called the plans "clearly unfriendly".

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 15, 2018

US to increase Marines stationed in Norway, drawing ire from Moscow -- The Hill

‘Clearly Unfriendly’: Norway to Double US Marine Presence Near Russian Border -- Sputnik

Russia and China Take On U.S. Military's Largest-Ever Budget That They Say Makes World Less Safe -- Newsweek

China blasts US military bill as interference in its affairs -- ABC News/AP

Beijing ‘strongly dissatisfied’ as Donald Trump signs defence act upping US support for Taiwan and scrutiny of foreign companies -- SCMP

Chinese Navy Tests Interceptors After US B-52 Flyover -- Sputnik

Japan’s defense industry continues to grow. But is it in for rough seas? -- Defense News

Lebanese army says two soldiers injured by Israeli smoke grenades -- Times of Israel

Moscow ready to discuss its newest strategic weapons with U.S.: RIA -- Reuters

Russian Military Games on Dniester Anger Moldova -- Balkan Insight

'Su-35 Can See F-35 All Right': Military Expert Says US Jet 'Too Complex' -- Sputnik

Poland marks Army Day with parade, call for US military base -- FOX News/AP

Diplomatic row won’t affect military relations with Turkey: UK commander -- Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey’s S-400 missiles purchase threatening NATO alliance - report -- Ahval

Time for the US to Stop Supporting Pakistan's Military Rule -- The Diplomat

Remains from North Korea in moderate to poor condition, could take years to identify -- Stars and Stripes

US Navy supercarrier John C. Stennis is headed for a complex overhaul -- Defense News

After Years of Waiting, Blue Angels Set for ‘Super’ Upgrade -- USNI News

US Army’s future missile defense battle manager put to test in multidomain ops -- Defense News

Lockheed receives contract for missile warning satellites -- UPI

Defense firms bullish on ‘Space Force’ -- The Hill

Experts predict countries will use smart devices to launch cyberattacks -- Fifth Domain

Trump revokes clearance of former CIA head Brennan -- UPI

Defense Department watchdog probes military burning of ammunition, explosives -- Army Times

Online Scammers Won't Stop Impersonating This Four-Star Army General -- Popular Mechanics

The Return of Latin America's Military -- The New York Times

In our opinion: U.S. military shouldn't be given a blank check -- Deseret News editorial board