Friday, September 7, 2018

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 7, 2018



Daily Mail: Russia's WAR GAMES begin with Putin deploying planes, helicopters and drones in country's largest military exercises since the Cold War

* Sources warned these moves by Moscow are a ‘threat to western democracy’
* Russia has sent warships through the English Channel to the eastern Med
* It will conduct largest military exercises in 37 years with 300,000 troops
* The huge demonstration of force that is causing alarm in Whitehall

Russia is conducting a ‘worrying and alarming’ build-up of military power in regions across the world, it was revealed last night.

As defence sources warned that manoeuvres by Moscow should be regarded as a ‘threat to western democracy’, it has been increasing its submarine activity off British shores in a bid to gather intelligence.

And in recent weeks it has sent numerous warships and supply ships through the English Channel en route to the eastern Mediterranean. It is feared they are amassing ahead of an air assault on the rebel-held area of Idlib in Syria, which could risk the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 7, 2018

Russia's massive war games 'not directed at other countries,' local news agencies say -- CNBC

GCHQ's REVENGE on 'brazen' Kremlin: Boss of cyber intelligence agency warns it will deploy its entire arsenal against Russia -- Daily Mail

Subs, ships and aftersales service: how Russia’s military is making Moscow a player in the Asia-Pacific -- SCMP

Russian Forces Flood Into The Med Ahead Of Syrian Offensive, Here's Everything You Need To Know -- Warzone/The Drive

Russia Threatens To Attack Key U.S. Outpost In Southern Syria -- Warzone/The Drive

Russian Defense ministry confirms US F-22 jets escorted Russian strategic bombers over Arctic -- TASS

US F-22 jets shadowed Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers patrolling Arctic airspace – MoD -- RT

US fighter jets intercept Russian nuclear bombers near Alaska: report -- The Hill

Russia’s Private Military Companies in Ukraine Are an Opportunity for Kiev -- RCD

Engine boost for China’s J-15 fighter jets as Beijing tries to build up navy -- SCMP

Why Is China's Top Military Official Visiting Central Asia? -- The Diplomat

Unlikely Allies, Israel and Egypt Face Joint Challenge in Gaza -- RCD

North Korea’s latest military show of strength could give clues to Kim Jong-un’s attitude towards Trump denuclearisation deal -- SCMP

No decision on S-400 as US, India sign key defense agreement -- Military Times

Reports: Washington might halt military aid to Lebanon -- Jerusalem Post

Changes are coming for special ops troops deploying to Africa in the aftermath of the deadly Niger ambush -- Military Times

The Army is extending training for thousands of new soldiers. Here’s who’s affected. -- Army Times

Dems plan resolution to withdraw US forces from Yemen civil war -- The Hill

Deadly Insider Attacks on US Troops Won’t End, Experts Say -- Military.com

Report to Congress on Armed Conflict in Syria -- USNI News

Lawmakers tell Mattis not to divert military funds for border wall -- Stars and Stripes

HASC Ranking Member Smith Says Expect Smaller Defense Budgets -- USNI News

US Senate Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana For Military Veterans -- Forbes

Lawmakers introduce resolution to back naming NATO headquarters after McCain -- The Hill

Fully autonomous ‘mobile intelligent entities’ coming to the battlefields of the future -- Defense News

Can the US military still innovate quickly? -- Daniel Cebul, Defense News

The Most Read Stories This Week on Military.com -- Military.com

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

36,000 tanks?


Dudes like the Canuck cabinet maker always make defense budget comparisons, because it suits their dishonest arguments.

They never look at what is on the ground.

https://www.globalfirepower.com/armor-tanks-total.asp