Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 12, 2019

The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supported the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of the Echostar 105/SES-11 communications satellite on Oct. 11, 2017. (SpaceX)

NBC News: Report: Space will likely be a battlefield in any U.S. conflict with China, Russia

"Space is now a war-fighting domain like the land, sea and air," a U.S. defense official said. "We can't view space as a sanctuary from attack."

WASHINGTON — A new U.S. intelligence report warns that both China and Russia are investing in weapons that could attack U.S. satellites and assets in space, and that both nations are now preparing to use space as a battlefield.

Last month, the Defense Intelligence Agency released a report about China's military capabilities, warning that the Asian country was making advances in counterspace technology that could threaten U.S. satellites responsible for communications, reconnaissance, GPS and early warnings of missile launches.

But a new DIA report, "Challenges to Security in Space," warns that both China and Russia are making advances in space technology, and that both are likely to turn to space early on in any major military conflict to cripple their adversaries.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 12, 2019

New Pentagon report warns of Russian and Chinese laser threats to US satellites -- CNN

Russia Challenges US Defense in Space, Developing Capabilities - Intel Report -- Sputnik

Military to investigate decision to certify the Falcon Heavy rocket -- Ars Technica

Pentagon’s inspector general to launch probe into certification of SpaceX rockets … but it’s unclear why -- Defense News

Pentagon leader in Iraq for talks on U.S. military presence -- The Washington Post

Interim Pentagon chief Shanahan visits Iraq; NATO next -- UPI

Breathing easier: After years of T-6 hypoxia scares, the Air Force thinks it has the fix -- Air Force Times

3 US Air Force personnel were reportedly injured while training for a 'low open' parachute jump -- Business Insider

$385 million for former iRobot military spinoff spotlights use of robots in defense -- ZDNet

Pentagon review calls for changes to how US investigates, reports civilian war casualties -- Military Times

Meal, Ready-to-Trump: MRE package bears striking resemblance to president — and Kanye? -- Military Times

GOP chairman: US military may have to intervene in Venezuela if Russia does -- The Hill

Top commander: Second Trump, Kim summit a 'positive sign,' but North Korea still a threat -- The Hill

North Korea may have made more nuclear bombs, but threat reduced: study -- Reuters

Thailand and US launch annual Cobra Gold military exercise -- FOX News/AP

Norway: GPS jamming during NATO drills in 2018 a big concern -- ap

Poland to sign $414 million deal for rocket launchers -- Defense News

Lockheed contracts BAE for Type 26-variant ships for Canada -- UPI

UK to send new aircraft carrier loaded with F35 jets into South China Sea -- CNBC

Britain to send new Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to Pacific -- UPI

Britain urges the West to be ready to flex military muscle in the Pacific as US Navy steps up activities in South China Sea -- SCMP

UK Sends Fleet of Apaches to Arctic as Message to 'Whole Range of Adversaries' -- Sputnik

Sweden Has Developed Jet Able to 'Kill' Russian Sukhoi Planes, Commander Claims -- Sputnik

Europe risks losing its footing amid shifting world order, report warns -- Defense News

NATO chief claims alliance preparing defensive measures for 'INF-free world' -- TASS

Lavrov points to NATO’s unprecedented military build-up near Russian borders -- TASS

Lockheed awarded $212M for work on Aegis combat system for Japan -- UPI

France maintains it will deliver Australia's $50 billion 'Barracuda' submarines on time -- ABC News Online

Zimbabwe military urged not to wear uniforms in public -- iol