What Does Debt Deal Mean for Pentagon? -- AOL Defense
Washington: Thank god the debt deal is done. At least that threat to our national security appears to have been nullified.
One of the sacrificial lambs appears to have been the defense budget but, as with so much surrounding the negotiations of the last few months, little is known of the details.
The White House did release a Fact Sheet soon after the president spoke.
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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS
Russia, U.S., Canada to hold second air force anti-terror exercise -- RIA Novosti
S. Africa Reopens Probe Into Gripen Bribes: Report -- Defense News
IAF to seek 2nd squadron of F-35s in new multi-year plan -- Jerusalem Post
Miniature spy helicopter used to hunt pirates -- The Telegraph
China wants more aircraft carriers to compete with India -- Times of India
China Puts Information Technology at Center of Military Buildup -- Voice of America
Beyond the Collins Class: what next for Australia’s submarines? -- The Conversation
U.S., China Discuss Weapons Sales to Taiwan -- Defense News
Navy: Aircraft better off than reports say -- Military Times
Corps shows off F-35B in demonstration flight -- Marine Times
Navy's LCS warship beset by cost, quality problems -- Sign On San Diego
The Hotrod Of Robotic Ships -- Strategy Page
Pentagon contracts go global -- Washington Post
27 rifles stolen from Southern California military base; feds offer reward for more arrests -- Washington Post
Harnessing the military power of animal intelligence -- CNN
Shhh! Spooks Want Drones As Silent As Owls -- The Danger Room
West Point plans new $131M barrack to relieve overcrowding in academy’s cadet barracks -- Washington Post
How we became a nation of warriors -- Stephen Glain, Salon