Sourced : Breaking Israel News A United States Army general said Monday that the U.S. is looking to purchase the short-range missile interceptor used by Israel’s Iron Dome system, which would then be used for European air defense against Russia. “With all that is happening in Europe, especially the fact that Russia has really awakened… Continue reading US ARMY MULLING PURCHASE OF IRON DOME TECH TO PROTECT EUROPE FROM RUSSIA
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INDIA’S EVOLVING NUCLEAR FORCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. STRATEGY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC
Yogesh Joshi Frank O’Donnell Harsh V. Pant Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press India’s growing and diversifying nuclear force raises challenges for its defense planners. New nuclear options need to be located within a holistic view of India’s defense approach, with clearly assigned roles for conventional and nuclear forces dependent on the… Continue reading INDIA’S EVOLVING NUCLEAR FORCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. STRATEGY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC
OBAMA OPPOSES INCREASED MISSILE DEFENCE FUNDING FOR ISRAEL, AIPAC “DISAPPOINTED”
Sourced : Jewish Telegraphic Agency The American Israel Public Affairs Committee said it was “deeply disappointed” in the Obama administration’s opposition to increased missile defense funding for Israel, weighing in on an issue that is apparently obstructing U.S.-Israel talks on renewing defense assistance. “We are deeply disappointed that a June 14 ‘Statement of Administration Policy’… Continue reading OBAMA OPPOSES INCREASED MISSILE DEFENCE FUNDING FOR ISRAEL, AIPAC “DISAPPOINTED”
SYRIA TROOPS REACH AL-RAQQAH PROVINCE, ISIS FIGHRTING ON FOUR FRONTS
By Bassem Mroue Associated Press Syrian troops reached the edge of the northern province of Al-Raqqah on Saturday, home to the de facto capital of the Islamic State group’s self-styled caliphate, in a push that leaves the extremists fighting fierce battles on four fronts in Syria and neighboring Iraq. ISIS, which controls large swaths of… Continue reading SYRIA TROOPS REACH AL-RAQQAH PROVINCE, ISIS FIGHRTING ON FOUR FRONTS
IGNORING TURKEY, U.S BACKS KURDS IN DRIVE AGAINAST ISIS IN SYRIA
Sourced : The Washington Post By Liz Sly and Karen DeYoung A U.S.-backed force of Kurds and Arabs advanced toward an important Islamic State transit town in Syria on Wednesday, brushing aside Turkish opposition to the involvement of Kurds in operations to recapture the strategically vital area. U.S. commandos are accompanying the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic… Continue reading IGNORING TURKEY, U.S BACKS KURDS IN DRIVE AGAINAST ISIS IN SYRIA
NATO AGREES BIGGER MISSION TO STOP MEDITERRANEAN SMUGGLERS
Sourced : The Daily Herald NATO agreed on Thursday to broaden its operations in the Mediterranean to help the European Union stop criminals trafficking refugees from North Africa but will not act until the fate of rescued migrants is cleared up. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said a meeting of NATO foreign ministers supported… Continue reading NATO AGREES BIGGER MISSION TO STOP MEDITERRANEAN SMUGGLERS
CAN ALLIES COUNTER THE RUSSIAN BLACK SEA FLEET ? NATO MULLS A PLAN
Sourced The Wall Street Journal By Julian E. Barnes Romania has a newly operational missile defense site, but it wants more. Romanian officials said they are pressing the alliance not to forget about its southeastern border as it goes about reinforcing the northeastern one. Alliance officials have said in recent days that Poland and the… Continue reading CAN ALLIES COUNTER THE RUSSIAN BLACK SEA FLEET ? NATO MULLS A PLAN
THE RISE OF ISIS IN EGYPT IS FORCING THE PENTAGON TO RETHINK TROOP NUMBERS THERE
By Andrew Tilghman, Sourced : Military Times The rise of an Islamic State faction in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula is prompting the Pentagon to consider changing or scaling back the mission for about 700 U.S. troops who are deployed on a longstanding peacekeeping effort there, a defense official said Tuesday. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has made… Continue reading THE RISE OF ISIS IN EGYPT IS FORCING THE PENTAGON TO RETHINK TROOP NUMBERS THERE
N.KOREAN SUBMARINE ATTEMPTS TO TEST-FIRE BALLISTIC MISSILE
Sourced : Maeil Broadcasting Network North Korea on Wednesday morning attempted the launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from a Sinpo-class submarine, MBN reported. According to the article, the submarine left the port early in the morning, but returned to the dock near Wonsan at 9 a.m. local time, which South Korean experts saw… Continue reading N.KOREAN SUBMARINE ATTEMPTS TO TEST-FIRE BALLISTIC MISSILE
NUMBER OF ISIS FIGHTERS IN LIBYA HAS DOUBLED
by Courtney Kube Sourced : NBC News The outgoing commanding general of AFRICOM said Thursday that the number of ISIS fighters in Libya has roughly doubled in the past 12 to 18 months. General David Rodriguez said that there are between 4,000 and 6,000 fighters there now, mainly in Sirte and with some in Benghazi… Continue reading NUMBER OF ISIS FIGHTERS IN LIBYA HAS DOUBLED