Monday, June 3, 2019

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 3, 2019



Time: The U.S. Expects China Will Quickly Double Its Nuclear Stockpile

China is expected to increase its nuclear weapons stockpile by twofold in the coming decade, according to a new U.S. military intelligence assessment, part of a sweeping build-up of Beijing’s strategic arsenal.

“Over the next decade, China is likely to at least double the size of its nuclear stockpile in the course of implementing the most rapid expansion and diversification of its nuclear arsenal in China’s history,” Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley, the director of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency said during a speech on Wednesday.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 3, 2019

China will double its nuclear warheads in next 10 years, DIA chief says -- UPI

DIA: China Doubling Nuclear Warhead Arsenal -- Washington Free Beacon

Chinese Nuclear Armed Submarines in Russian Arctic Ports? It Could Happen. -- National Interest

Why You Should Fear China's Nuclear Weapons -- National Interest

China’s defence chief warns ‘external forces’ not to meddle in Taiwan -- SCMP

China vows military action if Taiwan, sea claims opposed -- Military Times/AP

Testing the waters: China’s maritime militia challenges foreign forces at sea -- Defense News

Chinese warships in Sydney: a surprise for the Australian public, and a show of strength from Beijing? -- SCMP

Defense could be cut off from critical materials as trade war rhetoric with China grows -- Defense News

Shanahan: Chinese relationship with Huawei, companies is a security risk for DoD -- Defense News

The U.S. Navy's New Attack Submarine: The Most 'Stealth' Sub Ever? -- National Interest

US aircraft carrier, B-52 — dispatched to Mideast over Iran — conduct exercise -- Military Times/AP

US Aircrews are carrying more emergency firepower -- Air Force Times

General Atomics awarded $36.4M for drone, intelligence work in Afghanistan -- UPI

Army’s Next Infantry Weapon Could Have Facial-Recognition Technology -- Military.com

Key US lawmakers want to give Ukraine anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles to counter Russia -- Defense News

Amid USS McCain controversy, Pentagon says military will not be politicized -- Reuters

US Hits EU With Ultimatum to Save Close Ties to American Arms Industry - Report -- Sputnik

The Navy tracks UFO sightings. Scientists explain what's really going on. -- Stars and Stripes/Philadelphia Inquirer

Moon Jae-in, U.S. defense chief concur on North Korea sanctions -- UPI

North Korea missiles 'similar yet different' to Russia's Iskander, Seoul says -- UPI

U.S. report on Indo-Pacific strategy makes headlines in Taiwan -- UPI

Japan receives first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft from Northrop Grumman -- UPI

Why Philippines is building military base near Taiwan -- Al Jazeera

Russian paratroopers to feature air defense reconnaissance module at Army-2019 forum -- TASS

This Russian Drone Looks Like a Stealth B-2 Bomber (A Test Flight Is Coming Soon) -- National Interest

Russian Ambassador Firmly Rejects Rumour Kremlin Advisers Abandoned Venezuela -- Sputnik

WATCH Russian Tu-22M3M Bomber Testing Its Abilities -- Sputnik

UAE issues formal request to buy KC-46A tanker, says Boeing -- Defense News

Turkey Still Fears NATO, US Military Buildup in Greece -- The National Herald

NATO 'Ready To Welcome' North Macedonia As 30th Member -- RFE