Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 20, 2019

Reuters: Moscow ready to cut time for nuclear strike on U.S. if necessary: Putin

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moscow will match any U.S. move to deploy new nuclear missiles closer to Russia by stationing its own missiles closer to the United States or by deploying faster missiles or both, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

In Washington, the U.S. State Department dismissed Putin’s comments as “propaganda designed to divert attention from what Washington alleges are Moscow’s violations of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 20, 2019

Putin warns new missiles could target 'decision-making centres' -- AFP

Putin: Russia will target US if missiles are placed in Europe -- The Hill

Building Avangard hypersonic glider was like launching world’s 1st artificial satellite – Putin -- RT

1st ever VIDEO of Russian Poseidon underwater nuke drone ‘field-test’ released by MoD -- RT

Japan to Host US Missiles Despite Russian Claim That They Violate the INF Treaty -- Sputnik

Russia's latest 'wonder weapon' is more propaganda than power -- James R. Holmes, The Hill

US military plans new war-fighting concept in response to threat from China, Russia -- SCMP

Navy Won’t Resurrect Decommissioned Ships for 355-Fleet Buildup, Admiral Says -- Military.com

Navy makes next 2 Ford-class aircraft carriers 'more lethal' -- FOX News

Navy's Maintenance Boss Defends New Supercarrier Despite Tech Bugs -- Military.com

How the U.S. Navy's New Aircraft Carriers (Armed with F-35s) Could Be Unstoppable -- National Interest

Panel: Navy Advancing Tactics, Adding New Weapons to Boost Combat Lethality -- USNI

News

The 386-squadron goal is still lean compared to Desert Storm days, Air Force chief says -- Air Force Times

The Air Force Wants 80 'New' F-15X Fighters. What About the F-35? -- National Interest/Task & Purpose

Air Force chief defends F-35A against critics, boasting kills at Red Flag -- Air Force Times

Rocket Rivals SpaceX, ULA Split Air Force Contract Amid Pentagon Review -- Forbes

How the Army Tried to Replace the M-16 Rifle (and Failed) -- Joseph Trevithick, National Interest

The Army's replacement for its Vietnam-era armored personnel carrier is officially on the horizon -- Task & Purpose

Forget Airwolf: One of these is the Army’s next assault “helicopter” -- Ars Technica

Graham cursed at acting DOD chief, declaring himself his 'adversary' -- The Hill

The U.S. Air Force Is Buying New F-15s After All -- Popular Mechanics

China ‘puts wartime command system to test’ in South China Sea drills -- SCMP

Boeing's EA-18G fighter plane under consideration by Finnish military -- UPI

Turkey says cannot accept U.S. Patriot offer as it stands, talks continue -- Reuters

All Collins Class submarines likely need upgrade before $50b French-built replacements arrive -- ABC News Online

Japanese fighter plane crashes in Sea of Japan, two pilots rescued -- UPI

South Sudan’s bid to build a new army is troubled -- Gwinyayi A Dzinesa, Mail & Guardian

Israel Aerospace Industries shows off 'loitering' missile at India air show -- UPI

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