Monday, August 12, 2019

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 12, 2019

U.S. fighter jets sit on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in the North Arabian Sea, August 11, 2019. Emma Graham, CNBC

CNBC: We’re here to deter Iran, not go to war: US military commanders in the Gulf

* U.S. military presence in the Gulf aims to deter Iran and augment stability the region, senior commanders told CNBC aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Sunday.
* The 100,000 ton aircraft carrier hosts a total of 44 different strike fighters as well as helicopters and other aircraft.
* The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet is tasked with patrolling an expanse of about 2.5 million square miles of water, and has seen an increase in U.S. forces deployed to the area amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

MANAMA — America’s growing volume of military assets in the Persian Gulf is about deterrence, not war, senior Navy commanders told CNBC aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

“Our goal is not to go to war with Iran. Our deterrence seeks to add to stability in the region, freedom of movement, and trade,” Capt. William Reed, the air wing commander on the carrier, told CNBC’s Hadley Gamble over the weekend.

The U.S. aircraft carrier, currently in the North Arabian Sea, is a “great symbol of American presence in the Gulf, which in turn adds stability to the region,” Reed added. He oversees 77 aircraft associated with the strike group.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs

Iran says any external military presence in Gulf 'source of insecurity' -- Reuters

Iran warns of war if Israeli warships enter Persian Gulf -- UPI

Iran's IRGC Navy Chief Warns Israel's 'Illegal' Presence in Gulf Could Start War -- Sputnik

Why Iran's Navy and Army Will Always Crush America in a War (Well, Iran Believes It) -- National Interest

Iraq rejects Israeli participation in US-led naval mission in Gulf -- Times of Israel

Western forces fuelling Gulf regional tension: Iraq -- Reuters

Defense officials say US Marine may have been killed by friendly fire in Iraq: report -- The Hill

F-35 test fleet has low readiness rate, may affect aircraft's testing phase -- UPI

It’s official: US Army inks Iron Dome deal -- Defense News

The U.S. Army Plans To Field the Most Powerful Laser Weapon Yet -- Popular Mechanics

US Army Spends $100 Million To Pick A New Drone -- IBTimes

US Army sets sights on new full cell technology -- FOX News/Warrior Maven

Yes, the Army encourages this sergeant to play video games all day (for recruiting purposes) -- Task & Purpose

After Lengthy Wear Tests, Army Won't Issue a Jungle Boot to Soldiers -- Military.com

Marines declare new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles ready for use -- UPI

US Navy to revert back to old-fashioned mechanical throttles after touchscreen controls contributed to 2017 crash which killed 10 sailors on USS John S McCain -- Daily Mail

Head of U.S. special operations forces orders review of culture after SEALs, other scandals -- NBC

New Pentagon report shows how restricted Chinese IT products routinely enter US military networks -- AEI

Resuming US federal executions unlikely to affect military death row -- Stars and Stripes

US-Sri Lanka military negotiations hit a roadblock -- Nikkei Asian Review

This 3-star Army general explains what multi-domain operations mean for you -- Army Times

The US Army Will Soon Have a New Way to Win the Wars of the Future -- National Interest

Seoul and Tokyo's trade war puts military pact at stake -- Japan Times/AP

Chinese armed police truck convoy rolls into city near Hong Kong -- SCMP

Chinese project in Cambodia raises alarms of military build-up -- Kyodo News

As China Looms, Vietnam Aims to Develop a More Modern, Skilled Navy -- VOA

South Korea Capable of Countering Missiles Tested by Pyongyang - Seoul -- Sputnik

Israel drops a slot in 2019 Military Strength Ranking, still behind Iran -- Jerusalem Post

Israel's Military Chief Is Preparing the Next War -- Odeh Bisharat, Haaretz

Greek Navy plays catch-up with Turkey in naval development -- Ahval

Bulgaria Pays US $1.2 Billion for Eight F-16 Aircraft - Reports -- Sputnik

UK Army Withdraws Thousands of Troops From Germany in 'Biggest Relocation Exercise' - Reports -- Sputnik

The Royal Navy’s New Type 26 Frigate Could Be One Killer Warship -- National Interest

The Royal Navy is eyeing jetpacks for amphibious assaults, which is a terrible idea -- Task & Purpose

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