Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 28, 2019

ABC News: Chinese military runs intimidating simulation drills in Shenzhen, across from Hong Kong

It was like any other Saturday evening on the promenade outside the large stadium in Shenzhen, a large Chinese city on the bay that forms the northwestern border of Hong Kong.

The throbbing bass of Chinese dance music blasted from portable loudspeakers as competing groups of mostly middle-aged square dancers, commonly found after sunset in most Chinese cities, battled with dance moves.

Yet on this night, the music was competing with roars coming from inside the nearby Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. Families walking by with young children stopped, gawked and listened. Then a stern voice came over the loudspeaker.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 28, 2019

China to conduct fresh military drills near Taiwan -- Taipei Times/AFP

China to show off advanced nuclear weapons in National Day parade and ‘send message to US about capabilities’ -- SCMP

China again blocks US Navy port visit as Qingdao request is denied -- SCMP

Denied hot meals and indoor toilets, US airmen prepare for the fog of war -- Defense News

Bolton Claims New Chinese Fighter Jet Looks Like F-35 Because They 'Stole' Design -- Sputnik

Pacific Deputy: Coast Guard a Continuing ‘Force Multiplier’ with Navy in Global Missions -- USNI News

The U.S. Navy’s Mine-Hunting Drone Is Ready To Go -- Popular Mechanics

Congress' demands for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are sinking the Navy -- NBC

Navy quietly ends climate change task force, reversing Obama initiative -- Navy Times

How Navy SEALs Plan, Lead and Learn -- Brent Gleeson, Forbes

The Navy’s newest recruiting strategy: YouTube influencers -- Virginia Pilot

The US Army will pay some soldiers up to $81,000 to reenlist -- Task & Purpose

Pentagon Sees ‘No Major Concerns’ With Raytheon-United Technologies Merger -- Defense One

Pentagon chief approves 20 more miles of border wall -- The Hill

Mattis warns of 'storm clouds gathering' without commitment to allies -- The Hill

US State Department clears $4.2B in arms sales to Japan, SKorea, Hungary, Lithuania and Denmark -- Defense News

Ranger was killed by Afghan friendly fire during night raid on al-Qaida, investigation shows -- Army Times

18-Year-Old Marine Hopeful Dies During Fitness Test Run -- Military.com

What’s the biggest worry for military medicine in the next few years? -- Military Times

Here's How to Adopt a Military Working Dog -- Military.com

Can an Israeli missile give US Army aviation an advantage in future warfare? -- Defense News

Israel army launches Farsi social media amid Iran escalation -- Middle East Monitor

The Royal Navy Will Soon Have Two New Aircraft Carriers -- National Interest

Canadian-trained, all-female military unit going through paces in Jordan -- Canadian Press

Several countries send in requests for purchasing Russia’s MiG-35 jet -- TASS

Russia, Turkey discuss supply of Russian warplanes: RIA -- Reuters

Su-57's 'Experimental Predecessor' With Exotic Wing Shown at MAKS-2019 Air Show -- Sputnik

Russia to start serial deliveries of heavy attack drone to troops in 2025 -- TASS

Russia, India to start deliveries of BrahMos missiles to third countries -- TASS

Iran in possession of ‘hidden’ military equipment, says general -- Tehran Times

Doomed: Why Iran's Navy Would Get Crushed in a War Against America -- David Axe, National Interest

Myanmar navy included in US-ASEAN maritime exercises despite sanctions -- Defense Post

China planning 10 aircraft carriers, we need at least 3: India's Navy Chief -- Economic Times

Funding Shortage Influencing Naval Capability Development - Indian Navy Chief -- Sputnik