Friday, February 21, 2020

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 21, 2020

U.S. and Niger flags flutter side by side at a base camp supporting the construction of Niger Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, April 16, 2018.

VOA: US Military Assures Africa of Continued Support

NAIROBI - U.S. military commanders say the United States will support African governments in their efforts to secure and stabilize their countries. The eighth Africa Land Forces Summit in Ethiopia ended with a call on African troops to improve their human rights record.

This week, top U.S. military commanders met their counterparts in Africa to discuss ways of protecting African countries from violence and instability.

In recent years, the threat of terrorist groups like Boko Haram and al-Shabab has increased, and criminal networks have become more brazen and prominent.

U.S. Army Africa Commanding General Roger Cloutier said the continent needs professional armies to combat the armed groups.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 21, 2020

Turkey Seeks U.S. Patriot Missiles to Deter Russia in Syria -- S. Hacaoglu, Bloomberg

No decision in US on possible deployment of Patriot systems in Turkey -- TASS

US ship seizures included ‘relatively new’ Iranian surface to air missile bound for Houthi rebels in Yemen -- Military Times

USS Eisenhower, CSG 10 deploy after COMPTUEX exercise with allies -- UPI

Here’s $5.4 billion of stuff the US Navy says it wants but didn’t fit in its FY21 budget request -- Defense News

The US Navy’s new nuclear cruise missile starts getting real next year -- Defense News

Pentagon chief visits nuke base to highlight weapon spending -- FOX News/AP

US Completes First Low Tier Missile Sensor to Defend Against Hypersonic Weapons - Raytheon -- Sputnik

Raytheon completes first antenna array for anti-hypersonic sensor -- UPI

Lockheed’s Raider X enters construction in advance of US Army’s decision on way forward -- Defense News

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky to Build Six More Presidential Helicopters for US -- Sputnik

New Army technology fast-tracks damaged tanks back to combat -- FOX News/Warrior Maven

How a one-of-a-kind Army unit keeps US aircraft flying and fighting in the Middle East -- Business Insider

800 paratroopers return to Ft. Bragg after January deployment to Middle East -- UPI

Report to Congress on U.S. Army Modernization Strategy -- USNI News

Facing falling enlistment numbers, the U.S. Army takes a new approach to recruitment: Mom and Dad -- Fortune

Researchers Find a Flaw in Modern Military Helmets -- Popular Mechanics

DOD sued for alleged improper incineration of 'forever chemicals' -- The Hill

US must be ready for military clash with China, Pentagon official Chad Sbragia says -- SCMP

U.S. spy plane flies over South Korea amid nuclear concerns -- UPI

US troops arrive in Germany for 'Defender Europe 20' military maneuvers -- DW

It's No F-35, But The Eurofighter Is A Capable (And Cheaper) Dog Fighter -- National Interest

Russian fighter jets scrambled on interception missions twice in last week -- TASS

Russia's Air Force Stages Far East Training Flights -- Moscow Times

Russia's Latest MiG-35 Fighters to Land on Autopilot - Manufacturer -- Sputnik

Russia’s top brass to sign deal for two more Borei-A strategic nuclear-powered subs -- TASS

Experts: China seeking to normalize military presence beyond borders -- UPI

India's top court orders equal roles for women in army -- Al Jazeera

India clears $2.12 billion purchase of Hellfire-equipped naval helicopters -- Defense News

Thai Air Force releases wish list for the next decade -- Defense News

3 comments:

RussInSoCal said...

Tiresome...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/elections-2020/bernie-sanders-briefed-by-us-officials-that-russia-is-trying-to-help-his-presidential-campaign/ar-BB10fJsL
President Trump and lawmakers on Capitol Hill have also been informed about the Russian assistance to the Vermont senator, according to people familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence.

It is not clear what form that Russian assistance has taken. U.S. prosecutors found a Russian effort in 2016 to use social media to boost Sanders campaign against Hillary Clinton, part of a broader effort to hurt Clinton, sow dissension in the American electorate and ultimately help elect Donald Trump.

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Anonymous said...


"It is not clear what form that Russian assistance has taken."

If they assert something sufficiently vague, then it can not be disproved.

So long as they re reasonably well spoken, well dressed and part if the in crowd, no one will call them a complete idiot.

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