Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 7, 2019

Sydney Morning Herald: Chinese military warns Hong Kong protesters as they defy emergency law

The Chinese military warned Hong Kong protesters from atop a People's Liberation Army barracks on Sunday, the first time it has become involved in the city's crisis.

After tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in defiance at an emergency law banning face masks, a yellow flag warning protesters could face prosecution was unfurled from the roof of the PLA barracks at Kowloon Tong.

Read more ....

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 7, 2019

Hong Kong could be at 'tipping point' as warning flag unfurled at Chinese military barracks -- CNN

People’s Liberation Army warning to Hong Kong protesters ‘not military action’, pro-Beijing heavyweight Maria Tam says -- SCMP

China deploys guided-missile destroyer to Japan naval review -- UPI

China’s Navy Looms Larger -- Nick Danby, Harvard Political Review

Is China’s DF-17 hypersonic missile a serious threat to the United States? -- Ankit Panda, SCMP

China’s military might is much closer to the US than you probably think -- Peter Robertson, CNA

Why the U.S. Military Needs to Worry about China's 'Mini' Aircraft Carriers -- Michael Peck, National Interest

Eyeing China, Navy rightly practices battle -- Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner

20,000 US troops to go to Europe for 2020 training exercise -- AP

Africom, Ghana host military intelligence conference -- Defence Web

U.S. Navy's New Block V Virginia-Class Submarine: Best Stealth Sub Ever? -- Kris Osborn, National Interest

Navy’s newest boat christened in Connecticut -- Navy Times/AP

U.S. Navy commissioned its 20th littoral combat ship -- Defence Blog

Raytheon enters final development phase for Army's warfare planning tool -- UPI

US military drone equipped with battering ram takes down other drones by smashing into them -- The SUN

Panama City Navy Base Still Recovering a Year After Hurricane Michael -- Military.com/The News Herald, Panama City

Pentagon distances itself from Ukraine controversy -- The Hill

Two years later, how one soldier lost trust in the Army after the Oct. 4, 2017, Niger ambush -- Military Times

Two years on, families of fallen criticize Niger ambush investigation, say soldiers’ leaders unfairly treated -- Army Times

Fact: America Is Slowly Losing Its Military Edge Over the World -- Robert Farley, National Interest

The U.S. Gives Military Aid to Corrupt Countries All the Time -- Kathy Gilsinan, The Atlantic

Hundreds of Russian Mercenaries Now in Venezuela, US Admiral Says -- Military.com

Putin: Russia is helping China with missile defense system -- UPI

Putin Put the Wagner Group Private Army In Its Place -- Foreign Policy

Russia's New Husky-Class Stealth Submarines: Armed with Hypersonic Missiles? -- Charlie Gao, The National Interest

North Korea missile test raises fears of new capabilities -- The Hill

Japanese military joins US, PH troops in joint exercises -- Manila Bulletin

Abu Dhabi crown prince, top Saudi defense official discuss military, defense matters -- Reuters

Iran's Navy Has a Fake Fighter Jet Problem -- National Interest

Israel's Secret (Nuclear) Weapon in a War Against Iran: Its Forgotten Navy? -- National Interest