Daily Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 12, 2020

The Guardian: How strong is Iran's military?

Country has shaped an ‘axis of resistance’ with proxy forces and influence in Middle East

There has been a calibrated de-escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, after a drone strike killed General Qassem Suleimani, the second most powerful man in Iran and most influential military commander in the region. Missile strikes on US bases allowed Iran to claim it had responded in kind, without causing any American casualties that could have prompted a further US attack.

But there is little expectation that this will be the end of Iran’s response to such a significant loss. The country has spent years honing its assets and expertise in asymmetric warfare, to strike against better armed, better funded opponents.

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Daily Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 12, 2020

What are Iran's military capabilities? -- Yahoo News

Ex-CIA officer sees Iran doing ‘hit-and-run’ cyberattacks — ‘They don’t want us to retaliate’ -- CNBC

US troops knew Al-Asad air base would be attacked and sheltered in bunkers, exclusive tour reveals -- CNN

CIA Director Haspel Backed Killing, Predicted Missile Attacks -- Newsmax

Why Donald Trump Can Use the CIA Against Iran Despite Nancy Pelosi's War Powers Vote in House -- Newsweek

Pompeo rebuffs Iraqi leader's demand for US troop withdrawal as critics warn of ISIS resurgence -- USA Today

Are U.S. military leaders prepared to withdraw from Iraq? -- PBS

Here’s what might happen if the U.S. were to suddenly quit Iraq -- The Washington Post

This Is How the U.S. Navy Hunts Nuclear-Armed Chinese Submarines -- National Interest/Warrior Maven

Does the US Navy have its robot-warship concept all wrong? -- Defense News

DoD Wants Army, Navy To Join Space Force; May Ask Hill For Help -- Breaking Defense

More Officials Leave Pentagon; Special Ops Office Gets Some Needed Help -- Breaking Defense

Two U.S. Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan After Vehicle Hits Roadside Bomb -- RFE

Green Beret Unit Receives 27 Valor Medals After Afghanistan Deployment -- Military.com

U.S. Army plans to expand Asian security efforts to counter China -- Reuters

US Army aiming to counter Chinese ‘threat’ with Indo-Pacific security expansion, top official says -- SCMP

Is the U.S. Navy Going to Fight 'World War I' Against China? -- James Holmes, National Interest

UK Armed forces: 'I left because the job is boring and the pay is terrible' -- BBC

Canadian military wants spy 'role players' to help train special forces on surveillance, counter-surveillance -- National Post

Belgian security services call for stricter 5G protections as Huawei concerns cast shadow over European debate -- SCMP

Russia Orders Military to Watch for U.S. Missile Deployments -- Newsweek

Russia’s arms exports total $14-15 bln per year, says Deputy PM Borisov -- TASS

How Will the Chinese Navy Use Its 2 Aircraft Carriers? -- The Diplomat

We Know 5 Things About China's New Aircraft Carrier -- National Interest

Philippines, Japan Discuss Strengthening Indo-Pacific Security -- Radio Free Asia

Indian Navy hits a major milestone with a home-grown experimental jet -- Defense News

WATCH India's indigenous fighter jet Tejas make 1st arrested landing on aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya -- RT

Egypt army carries out nationwide military drills -- Middle East Monitor

The Merkava Tank Is Why No Army Wants To Mess With Israel -- National Interest