Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 11, 2018

North Korean special forces soldiers march during a military parade marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of the country’s founding father, Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang, North Korea, on April 15. (Reuters)

9News: Former South Korean general says he knows how powerful North Korea's military is

Ex-general says he knows how powerful North Korea's military is

LONDON — A distinguished retired South Korean general warned a U.S. attack on North Korea would be met by well armed soldiers who would fight with religious fervor to defend their homeland.

"I try to explain to the Americans — if we have to go into North Korea, it is not going to be like going into Iraq or Afghanistan. It’s not going to be like toppling (ex-Iraqi President Saddam) Hussein. This would be more like trying to get rid of Allah," said I.-B. Chun, referring to the Arabic word for God.

He was speaking to a group of journalists and North Korea policy experts at a think tank in central London late Wednesday. "I said to my team: Can you imagine what that would look like? King Jong Un and his family is a cult in North Korea."

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 11, 2018

This Is One Of US Military Planners’ Greatest Fears In A War With North Korea -- Task & Purpose

Here's What The B-2's Arrival In Guam Means For North Korea, The Olympics, And More -- The Warzone

Why Trump's national security adviser thinks it might soon be time to bomb North Korea -- Business Insider

South Korea says Trump denied considering a 'bloody nose' attack on North Korea — but it was suspiciously absent from the White House's version of events -- Business Insider

Images reveal China’s J-16 jets stepping up introduction into service -- Defense News

China Expected To Make These Four Major Military Advances In 2018 -- Forbes

New Chinese Missiles Could Attack U.S. Military Base Or Japan -- Newsweek

Taiwan plans to invest in advanced arms as China flexes its muscles -- Reuters

Military Meeting Puts Japan-Vietnam Defense Ties in the Headlines -- The Diplomat

‘Make Egypt Great Again’: Israeli experts question neighbor’s military buildup

-- Defense News

Women in the Israeli Military Just Aren't Cut Out for Combat Roles -- Haaretz

Did Yemen Rebels Shoot Down an F-15 Fighter Jet? -- Popular Mechanics

UK military forced to borrow Nato planes to monitor increasing activity by Russian submarines, shows new figures -- The Independent

This Russian Navy Live Fire Is a Fireworks Display of Weaponry -- Popular Mechanics

The US Military Is Set to Meet With the Russian General Who Called For Cyberattacks Against the West -- Mother Jones

Army Announces New Troop Deployment To Iraq To Fight ISIS -- Task & Purpose

US: No Official Confirmation From Pakistan on Suspension of Cooperation -- VOA

No permanent basing for Navy sub hunters in Iceland despite construction projects -- Stars and Stripes

Navy’s next amphibious warship to get laser weapon -- Defense News

New Frigate Program Heats Up As U.S. Navy Says It Will Pay Nearly $1B Per Ship -- The Warzone

The Navy’s Next Frigate Could Cost Close to a Billion Dollars -- Popular Mechanics

US Marines Get Upgraded SMAW Rocket Launcher, But It Could Already Be Obsolete -- The Warzone

Pentagon Seeking New Technologies in Preparation for Space Wars -- Sputnik

First ‘Fat Leonard’ court-martial kicks off tomorrow -- Navy Times

Military investigating shooting in newly leaked Afghan combat video -- Politico

Soldier from Fort Hood dies in noncombat incident in Iraq -- Army Times

US military leader threatens ISIS with death by shovel -- CNN

Pentagon task force on Afghan reconstruction wasted millions, says government watchdog -- Washington Times

Pentagon Comptroller Promises DoD Audit After Decades of Trying -- DoD Buzz

Pentagon is prepared to spend over $900 million in first audit -- Defense News

The Pentagon’s Secrecy Is Undermining Its Quest for a Bigger Budget -- Defense One

Trump was asked about a Marine general's prediction that a 'big-ass fight' is coming and said 'maybe he knows something that I don't know' -- Business Insider

Trump says no 'big-ass fight' looming, but top Marine disagrees -- Military Times