Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 3, 2018

The Guardian: Don't underestimate UK capabilities, MI6 chief to warn Russia

Alex Younger will say present era calls for ‘fourth generation of espionage’

The head of MI6 will warn Russia not to underestimate the UK’s ability to retaliate in the wake of the Salisbury nerve agent attack, in a speech in which he will explain why Britain is developing “fourth-generation” espionage for a new and disturbing age.

Alex Younger will also set out how his agency, known formally as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), is preparing to strengthen ties with sister agencies in Europe amid continuing uncertainty over the possible repercussions of Brexit for security.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 3, 2018

Britain's MI6 spymaster cautions Russia: Do not meddle in the West -- Reuters

MI6 chief calls for new era of spying using AI and robots to combat rogue states -- The Telegraph

MI6 chief wants new generation of spies to help fight against Russia in cyber war -- The SUN

Security cooperation with Europe is ‘imperative’, MI6 chief to warn as no-deal Brexit threat grows -- The Independent

Republicans blast Trump’s Pentagon budget cuts as ‘dangerous’ -- Military Times

Is Trump really going to cut the defense budget? -- Leo Shane III, Defense News

Blue Water Navy Bill Sinking in Senate Despite Late-Hour Talks -- Military.com

Survey finds strong support for military members, less support for military funding -- Military Times

Trump ramps up airstrikes as Taliban peace talks remain elusive -- The Hill

Mattis sees progress in Afghanistan, but no plans for troop drawdowns -- Military Times

JB Elmendorf-Richardson escapes serious damage from Alaska earthquakes; National Guard springs into action -- Military Times

Here's How to Prep for the Army's New Fitness Test -- Kit Up!

Navy admiral who oversaw operations in Middle East found dead in Bahrain in apparent suicide -- NY Daily News

Trust in Commanding Officers Is Not in Freefall -- US Naval Instittute

The U.S. urgently needs new icebreaker ships to patrol the Arctic. Will Trump's border wall get in the way? -- NBC

Delay In U.S. Army Upgrade Of Chinook Helicopter Would Devastate Boeing Workforce In Pennsylvania -- Loren Thompson, Forbes

Commission Co-chair Bashes Pentagon Acquisition System -- National Defense

The Four Logistics Dilemmas Awaiting the Army on the Modern Battlefield -- Fred Brown, Modern War Institute

Naval Intelligence’s Lost Decade -- US Naval Institute

Mattis’ fix for the civilian-military divide: Stop being jerks -- Defense News

US to keep aiding Saudis in Yemen despite furore, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says -- SCMP

Victims look to punish Iran for attacks against US troops in Iraq -- Military Times

Iran says it will continue missile tests after U.S. allegation -- Reuters

Iran pushes back on Pompeo, says missile program is defensive -- The Hill

Russian Rocket Program Sputters in New Race to Space -- Bloomberg

Beijing ‘steps up naval patrols’ in Taiwan Strait in pushback at US warships -- SCMP

Is North Korea's MiG-29 Fleet Growing? -- Abraham Ait, The Diplomat

Japan Clears Way for First Aircraft Carriers in 70 Years -- Popular Mechanics

Japanese acquisition officials reveal next steps in search for advanced fighter jet -- Defense News

Japan sets naval-friendly requirement in search to replace AH-1S Cobra fleet -- Defense News

Italy F-35s reach initial operating capability -- Defense News

EU members seek common ground on autonomous weapons -- Defense News

How the Taliban gained the upper hand in a key province in Afghanistan -- Los Angeles Times

The Days of Secret Military Operations May Soon Be Over. Does That Matter? -- Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com