Thursday, September 27, 2018

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 27, 2018



Kristin Huang, SCMP: China, US military ties may be in a downward spiral ‘for a long time’

Analysts say latest tensions, coming on top of the trade war, could make it difficult to get relations between the two militaries back on track

Military relations between China and the United States are expected to remain in a downward spiral for some time, analysts say, as tensions escalate between the world’s two biggest powers.

The assessment came after China denied a request for a US warship to visit Hong Kong next month, summoned US ambassador Terry Branstad to lodge “stern representations” in Beijing, and postponed military talks that had been scheduled to be held this week.

In the past, military exchanges between the two sides have continued through diplomatic ups and downs, but the latest tensions – which come on top of the trade war – could make it difficult to get relations back on track, according to Shi Yinhong, an international relations expert at Renmin University in Beijing.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 27, 2018

US flies B-52 bombers over South and East China Seas as tensions soar over trade -- SCMP

Where US Sanctions Bite China's Military -- The Diplomat

China Military Cuts Off Talks, Recalls Admiral Over Sanctions -- Washington Free Beacon

As tensions with China rise, Jim Mattis tries to keep military relations on even keel -- Washington Examiner

Via Arms and Trade, Russia Plots Long-Term Syrian Future -- Military.com/AP

US to remove several missile defense systems from the Middle East -- Defense News

US House lawmakers confused over US military’s goals in Syria as Pentagon maintains focus on ISIS -- Stars and Stripes

US House lawmakers pursue end to US military role in Yemen -- Stars and Stripes

U.S. military official: no plans for Venezuela military intervention -- Reuters

US F-35s May Strike Taliban Within Days as Civilian Casualties Surge - Reports -- Sputnik

No Change Expected in Turkey's F-35 Program Until Mattis Submits Report -- DoD Buzz

Air Force Refueling Mission Over Horn of Africa Holds Steady -- DoD Buzz

China's Defense Ministry hails Vostok-2018 military drills -- TASS

New weapons show Russia as country ‘to be reckoned with’, says deputy PM -- TASS

Kalashnikov Concern Develops Outfit for Arctic Special Forces - Statement -- Sputnik

Sanctions Trumped: Indian Cabinet Gives Final Nod for S-400 Deal with Russia -- Sputnik

Just don’t tell the Russians: British university to start spy school -- RT

France to bolster defense spending by $2 billion. Here’s the military equipment already on order -- Defense News

What will launch from France’s future aircraft carrier? The government and Navy are teaming up to find out -- Defense News

Cold Front: Dutch Soldiers Left Without Warm Clothes for Drills in Norway -- Sputnik

Mattis: Only slight degradation in readiness due to lack of South Korea exercises -- Defense News

Despite KC-46 problems, US Air Force optimistic about Boeing’s Huey replacement -- Defense News

Lockheed awarded $1.4B for first GPS IIIF satellites -- UPI

American Ordnance to supply mine clearing line charge systems -- UPI

Lockheed Martin strengthens position in military satellite market -- Space News

Thousands of Marines Participating in Robotic Target Study -- Defense Tech

Marine Leaders' Plea to Companies: Get Us Our Gear Faster -- DoD Buzz

Special Ops Troops May Get Their Own Tactical Electric Scooter -- Defense Tech

Short-Term Superhuman: If We Create Augmented Soldiers, Can We Turn Them Back? -- Popular Mechanics

Sailors Who Can't Deploy Will Face Administrative Separation -- Military.com

Mattis defends remarks on women in infantry -- Military Times

No government shutdown: US House finalizes FY19 military budget, and Trump drops his opposition -- Military Times

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  2. Have no doubt, China is our enemy. War with China is inevitable.

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