U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the Defense Strategic Review at the Pentagon in Washington Jan. 5, 2012. Obama unveiled a defense strategy on Thursday that calls for greater U.S. military presence in Asia and envisions cutting troops in Europe as the Pentagon seeks to reduce spending by nearly half a trillion dollars after a decade of war. Kevin Lamarque / Reuters
The U.S. Military Eyes the Asia-Pacific. China’s Response? So Far, A Shrug -- Time
When U.S. President Barack Obama announced earlier this month that the U.S. military would be re-orienting itself toward the Asia-Pacific—a move that many perceive as an attempt to counter China’s rising power—China’s state-run news agency, Xinhua, responded quickly. But instead of the usual blustery anti-Americanism, the piece was titled “Constructive US role in Asia-Pacific welcome.” Parts of the story were certainly less sunny than the headline, warning that America’s “possible militarism will cause a lot of ill will and meet with strong opposition in the world’s most dynamic region.”
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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS
China warns U.S. to be "careful" in military refocus on Asia -- Reuters
China Slams New Asian Slant in US Defense Strategy -- New York Times/AP
China planning military base in Pakistan, Indian report says -- Global Post
Report: Russian naval force arrives at Syria port in 'show of solidarity' -- Haaretz
Israel to Boost Defense Budget -- Voice of America
Analysis: Selling arms to the Gulf -- BBC
France ready to sell all to Russia save for NATO codes and ICBMs -- Pravda.ru
NK leader signals 'military-first' policy -- Korea Times
Nuclear submarine fire mystery deepens -- The Foreigner
Submarines: It's Worse Than It Sounds -- Strategy Page
Japan Defense Minister on Hot Seat: Report -- Defense News/AFP
USAF commander dismisses idea of integrating Futenma, Kadena bases -- Mainichi Daily News
New US military strategy shifts focus away from Germany -- Deutsche Welle
As the Army Shrinks, What Happens to its New Vehicle Programs? -- Ares/Aviation Week
DOD Leaders: U.S. Will Remain World’s Strongest Military -- US Department of Defense
Obama Administration Says No US Military Retreat Despite Defense Cuts -- Voice of America
MILITARY: Special Operations troops learn to be gumshoes -- North County Times
Marines Want iPads to Control Robo-Copter Brains -- Danger Room
Infantry: Snipers Rule -- Strategy Page
Nuclear submarine fire mystery deepens -- The Foreigner
Submarines: It's Worse Than It Sounds -- Strategy Page
Japan Defense Minister on Hot Seat: Report -- Defense News/AFP
USAF commander dismisses idea of integrating Futenma, Kadena bases -- Mainichi Daily News
New US military strategy shifts focus away from Germany -- Deutsche Welle
As the Army Shrinks, What Happens to its New Vehicle Programs? -- Ares/Aviation Week
DOD Leaders: U.S. Will Remain World’s Strongest Military -- US Department of Defense
Obama Administration Says No US Military Retreat Despite Defense Cuts -- Voice of America
MILITARY: Special Operations troops learn to be gumshoes -- North County Times
Marines Want iPads to Control Robo-Copter Brains -- Danger Room
Infantry: Snipers Rule -- Strategy Page
Jobless rates for young and female vets climbed in late 2011 -- USA Today
Dozens of soldiers on lockdown over missing military equipment -- CNN
Military jury to hear opening statements in major Iraq war crime case of Haditha killings -- Washington Post/AP
Panetta: ‘Sequestration’ Would Upend Military Strategy -- US Department of Defense
Overspending the peace dividend -- Max Boot, L.A. times
Submarines: It's Worse Than It Sounds -- Strategy Page
Japan Defense Minister on Hot Seat: Report -- Defense News/AFP
USAF commander dismisses idea of integrating Futenma, Kadena bases -- Mainichi Daily News
New US military strategy shifts focus away from Germany -- Deutsche Welle
As the Army Shrinks, What Happens to its New Vehicle Programs? -- Ares/Aviation Week
DOD Leaders: U.S. Will Remain World’s Strongest Military -- US Department of Defense
Obama Administration Says No US Military Retreat Despite Defense Cuts -- Voice of America
MILITARY: Special Operations troops learn to be gumshoes -- North County Times
Marines Want iPads to Control Robo-Copter Brains -- Danger Room
Infantry: Snipers Rule -- Strategy Page
Jobless rates for young and female vets climbed in late 2011 -- USA Today
Dozens of soldiers on lockdown over missing military equipment -- CNN
Military jury to hear opening statements in major Iraq war crime case of Haditha killings -- Washington Post/AP
Panetta: ‘Sequestration’ Would Upend Military Strategy -- US Department of Defense
Overspending the peace dividend -- Max Boot, L.A. times