Military News Briefs -- June 27, 2019


NATO: NATO Defence Ministers approve new space policy, discuss readiness and mission in Afghanistan

NATO Defence Ministers wrapped up two days of discussions in Brussels on Thursday (27 June 2019). Ministers addressed Russia’s violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, progress on burden sharing, NATO’s defence and deterrence posture, new technologies and NATO’s mission in Afghanistan.

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Military News Briefs -- June 27, 2019

NATO Ministers Gather In Brussels To Address Security Challenges -- RFE

NATO looks to outer space as modern warfare evolves -- DW

NATO allies agree to partner on acquiring maritime munitions -- UPI

NATO weighs options to deter new Russian missile threat -- Reuters

NATO considers extra exercises, surveillance if Russia doesn't destroy missiles -- UPI

NATO agrees response to new Russia missile -- AFP

U.S. defense chief tries to rally NATO allies on Iran as tensions simmer -- Reuters

US seeks NATO help in anti-Iran coalition -- France 24

USS Billings undergoing repairs in Montreal after striking moored ship -- UPI

Three companies awarded $1.8B to support Navy shipbuilding programs -- UPI

New research shows the Army could soon develop a rifle with hyper-velocity rounds -- Military Times

Pentagon identifies two soldiers killed in combat in Afghanistan this week -- NBC

Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan were Special Forces in close-quarters fight, according to report -- Stars and Stripes

Air Force pushes back on House lawmakers B-52 engine replacement concerns -- Defense News

Here are the biggest weaknesses in America’s defense sector -- Aaron Mehta, Defense News

Lawmaker: Human Problem at Pentagon Worse than Tech Problem -- Defense One

Chlamydia, Syphilis Cases on the Rise Among US Military Members -- Military.com

US Navy considering perjury charges against witness who confessed during SEAL's trial: report -- The Hill

The U.S. Military Wants to Build a Strategic Port in the Melting Arctic -- VICE

U.S. Military Laser Can Identify A Person From Their Heartbeat With 95% Accuracy -- Forbes

U.S. Navy tracking movement of advanced Russian frigate in Cuba -- UPI

Senate moves to allow weapon sales to Cyprus, block F-35 to Turkey -- Defense News

Canada to lead NATO training mission in Iraq until November 2020 -- National Post

Canada's Vice-Admiral Mark Norman reaches settlement with government, announces retirement -- CBC

Russia threatens military response to any NATO action over nuclear-ready missile -- CNBC

Upper House of Russian Parliament Passes Bill on INF Treaty Suspension -- Sputnik

Russia Says It's Rotating Military Technicians From Venezuela -- RFE

Russia to withdraw military 'technicians' from Venezuela on Wednesday: embassy -- France 24

Russia to deliver first S-400 missile to Turkey in July: reports -- Reuters

China hopes new Pentagon chief seeks to avoid confrontation -- Reuters

South African army in hijab row, Mandela's grandson deplores 'witch hunt' -- Africa News

A lot of nations are involved in Afghan security. Here are the challenges and benefits of this approach. -- Cal Pringle, Defense News

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