Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 28, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper listens during a news conference at the U.S. Department of State following the 30th AUSMIN in Washington, D.C. July 28, 2020. Brendan Smialowski/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters: U.S., China trade jibes as military tensions worsen

(Reuters) - The United States and China traded jibes as military tensions grow between the world’s two largest economies, with the U.S. defense chief vowing not to “cede an inch” in the Pacific and China saying Washington was risking soldiers’ lives.

Both are at loggerheads over issues from technology and human rights to Chinese military activities in the disputed South China Sea, with each accusing the other of deliberately provocative behavior.

In the latest U.S. move against China ahead of November’s presidential election, Washington on Wednesday blacklisted 24 Chinese companies and targeted individuals over construction and military actions in the busy South China Sea waterway.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 28, 2020

‘Prepared to Win’: Pentagon Chief Lays Out US Plan to Defeat ‘Pacing Threat’ of China -- Sputnik

The US defense secretary's visit to a tiny Pacific island reflects the US's growing power struggle with China -- AP

China fires a barrage of reported 'carrier-killer' missiles into the South China Sea as US-China tensions flare -- Business Insider

China’s missiles warn U.S. aircraft carriers to stay away -- Bloomberg

Beijing warns of possible ‘military accidents’ after US carries out ‘provocative’ operation in South China Sea -- RT

Beijing claims it has warned a US destroyer in South China Sea after missile launch -- SCMP

Chinese Military Says Participation in Army Games to Boost Partnership With Russia -- Sputnik

New F-16 fighter jet maintenance centre gives Taiwan an edge in defence and striking ability: President Tsai -- SCMP

Taiwan unveils F-16 maintenance hub as China tensions build -- Reuters

China And Russia In Mysterious New Submarine Project -- Forbes

East Med: Greece ratifies deal with Egypt; Turkey to hold drills -- Al Jazeera

UAE Dispatches Fighter Jets To Support Its Allies Against Turkey -- Forbes

Israel takes a ‘revolutionary’ step with tactical drones -- Asia Times

Colombia says visiting U.S. military unit to restart activities -- Reuters

SOUTHCOM, South American defense leaders look to strengthen partnerships -- UPI

Six US Air Force B-52 bombers make symbolic sweep over all NATO members -- Defense News

Republicans and Democrats join forces to condemn Russian 'aggression' after a military vehicle crash that injured 4 US troops in Syria -- AP

Trump vows to continue military rebuild, halt endless wars in convention finale -- Military times

Space Force Was Set to Announce Its New Rank Structure. Then, Congress Stepped In -- Military.com

Space Force issues guidance on uniform configuration -- UPI

US Shipyards Lack Needed Repair Capacity, Admiral Says -- Defense One

US Army Turns to Older Patriot Missile in ‘Almost Perfect’ Shootdown Test When New Model Misfires -- Sputnik

US Navy Turns to Drones, AI to Monitor Rust -- Defense One

Drone maker General Atomics lays off hundreds -- Defense News

Missiles are advancing so quickly that their names need to change, report finds -- Washington Post

Being the first Black female military pilots wasn’t easy. Now they help others fly -- McClatchy News

US Military sexual assault victims say the system is broken -- ABC News

Family lawyer: Fort Hood soldier found dead was 'humiliated' after reporting sexual abuse -- The Hill

Social distancing at sea, during the world’s largest naval exercise -- Military Times

We rode along with US Marines to see how troops respond during a hurricane -- Business Insider