Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 30, 2018

Brian Hook, special representative for Iran and senior policy advisor to the secretary of state, speaks about Iranian export of weapons and destabilizing influence in the region during a news conference at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 2018. Remains of a Sayyad 2C surface-to-air missile are on display behind him. DOD photo by Lisa Ferdinando

US Department of Defense: Iran Expands Military Tentacles, State Department Advisor Says

Brian Hook, special representative for Iran and senior policy advisor to the secretary of state, provided evidence of Iran's violation of U.N. resolutions against weapons proliferation during a news conference at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C.

Iran has the largest ballistic force in the region, Hook said, with 10 ballistic missile systems in its inventory or under development. Missile development and testing has increased in recent years, he added.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 30, 2018

Officials showcase more weapons they say link Iran to terror across the region -- Military Times

State Department floats threat of military action against Iran -- The Hill

How Strong Is Saudi Arabia’s Military? -- Newsweek

Yemen civil war playing out online, researchers say -- The Hill

S-400 blowback? Turkey seeks replacement for US-withheld helicopter engines in $1.5bn export deal -- RT

Qatar Builds Up Military, Spurred by Saudi-Led Blockade -- The Wall Street Journal

US Dropped More Bombs on Afghanistan in 2018 Than Ever in Recorded History -- Sputnik

US lawmakers tangle over nuclear arsenal, Russia treaties -- Defense News

DHS wants 4K troops deployed along U.S.-Mexico border through January -- The Hill

Radiance Technologies tapped for U.S. Army laser research -- UPI

USS John S. McCain transfers from dry dock to pier following collision repairs -- UPI

Lockheed Martin to study U.S. Navy F-35 operational capability -- UPI

US military invests millions to develop battery-powered exoskeletons for ‘super soldiers’ -- SCMP

Judge refuses to hold or limit ruling on transgender military ban -- The Hill

Armed Services chairmen: Trump plan to cut defense spending 'would be dangerous' -- The Hill

Trump going for full-blown Space Force, White House memo reveals -- Politico

How the U.S. military became the exception to America’s wage stagnation problem -- Brookings

Republicans and Democrats deeply divided over US military might, survey says -- Washington Examiner

Russia planning for ‘worst case scenario’ – new US nukes in Europe -- SCMP

Russia to build 2 more Borei-A strategic nuclear-powered submarines by 2028 -- TASS

Three New Russian Military Satellites Successfully Reach Orbit -- Sputnik

Russia’s New Military Cathedral Will Train War Priests — Reports -- Moscow Times

WATCH Ukraine Hold Drills Along Azov Sea Aimed at Defeating 'Enemy Air Forces' -- Sputnik

German military under fire over Angela Merkel's plane problems -- DW

Saab puts marketing effort for Swordfish maritime plane on hiatus -- Defense News

Early report blames confused watchstanders, possible design flaws for Norway’s sunken frigate -- Defense News

Chinese military dismisses South Korea concerns over trespassing spy plane -- UPI

Japan eyes stealth fighters, vessel upgrades amid concerns over China’s growing clout -- SCMP

China expresses concerns over 2 US Navy warships in Taiwan Strait -- AP