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Japan And South Agreement Will Settle The 'Comfort Women' Issue Between Both Governments

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Dec 28th 2015, 22:00



New York Times: Japan and South Korea Settle Dispute Over Wartime 'Comfort Women'

SEOUL, South Korea — More than 70 years after the end of World War II, South Korea and Japan reached a landmark agreement on Monday to resolve their dispute over Korean women who were forced to serve as sex slaves for Japan's Imperial Army.

The agreement, in which Japan made an apology and promised an $8.3 million payment, was intended to remove one of the most intractable logjams in relations between South Korea and Japan, both crucial allies to the United States. The so-called comfort women have been the most painful legacy of Japan's colonial rule of Korea, which lasted from 1910 until Japan's World War II defeat in 1945.

The Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers, announcing the agreement in Seoul, said each side considered it a "final and irrevocable resolution" of the issue.

WNU Editor: It only took 70 years to sort this out .... small comfort to the few survivors still left.

More News On The Japan - South Korean Agreement On The Issue Of "Comfort Women"

Japan, South Korea settle sex slave issue with gov't funds -- AP
'Comfort women': Japan and South Korea hail agreement -- BBC
Japan Says Sorry for Its Crimes Against Wartime 'Comfort Women' -- The Atlantic
Japan, South Korea Reach Agreement on 'Comfort Women -- The Diplomat
Japan's apology for Korean comfort women: Can it heal one of Asia's thorniest issues? -- Molly Jackson, CSM

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Russia Blames Saudi Arabia For Destabilizing Oil Markets

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Dec 28th 2015, 21:00

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TASS: Russia's energy minister blames Saudi Arabia for destabilized oil market

According to Alexander Novak, Saudi Arabia increased its oil production by 1.5 mln barrels per day

MOSCOW, December 28. /TASS/. Saudi Arabia has destabilized oil market by increasing its oil output by 1.5 mln barrels per day, Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak said in an interview with Rossiya 24 TV channel.

"This year Saudi Arabia has ramped up production by 1.5 mln barrels per day, which in fact destabilized the situation on the market," - he said.

Update: Saudi Arabia is being hurt by low prices .... Saudi Arabia budget deficit swells on oil price fall (BBC). And I predict that these new price increases on Saudi consumers is not going to go over well in the Kingdom .... Saudi to boost petrol prices by more than 50% (AFP).

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Russia Accuses U.S. Of 'Protecting' The Islamic State

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Dec 28th 2015, 20:00



TASS: Russian Defense Ministry accuses Pentagon of imitating fight against Islamic State

Russian Defense Ministry spokesman thus commented regarding the recent statement by the Pentagon spokesperson who confirmed that the US didn't intend to share the information on IS targets with Moscow

MOSCOW, December 28. /TASS/. The Pentagon, refusing to transfer the data on terrorist targets in Syria to the Russian military, continues to fight against the Islamic State terrorist group "in word only", Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told reporters on Monday.

He thus commented on a recent statement by the Pentagon spokesperson Michelle Baldanza who confirmed that the US military did not intend to share with Moscow the information on IS targets until Russia changes its policy towards Syrian President Bashar Assad. "We are not going to cooperate with Russia on Syria until they change their strategy of supporting Assad and instead focus on ISIL (IS)," Baldanza said.

He thus commented on a recent statement by the Pentagon spokesperson Michelle Baldanza who confirmed that the US military did not intend to share with Moscow the information on IS targets until Russia changes its policy towards Syrian President Bashar Assad. "We are not going to cooperate with Russia on Syria until they change their strategy of supporting Assad and instead focus on ISIL (IS)," Baldanza said.

WNU Editor: Both countries have a different agenda when it comes to Syria .... and it is starting to show. On a side note .... the U.S. assessment on Russia's 3 month involvement in the Syrian war is an interesting read .... U.S. sees bearable costs, key goals met for Russia in Syria so far (Reuters).

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Syria War News Updates -- December 28, 2015

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Dec 28th 2015, 19:00



AFP: Rare evacuation of Syria towns as deadly blasts hit Homs

Beirut (AFP) - A rare UN-backed deal between Syria's warring sides saw hundreds of fighters and civilians evacuate three towns on Monday, as bomb blasts in the regime-held city of Homs killed at least 14 people.

President Bashar al-Assad's regime has agreed to several ceasefires with rebel groups in the past but Monday's evacuation plan was one of the most elaborate in the nearly five-year war.

The United Nations has been pushing for such local deals as global powers pursue wider efforts to resolve a conflict that left more than 250,000 dead and forced millions from their homes.

Syria War News Updates -- December 28, 2015

Hundreds of fighters and civilians evacuated from besieged Syrian areas -- Reuters
Evacuation of Wounded Fighters, Civilians Ongoing in Syria -- AP
Syria fighters' evacuation from Zabadani 'under way' -- BBC
Convoy of evacuated Syria rebels crosses into Lebanon: AFP -- AFP
Besieged Syria rebels evacuated in rare deal -- Al Jazeera
Bombs in Syria's Homs kill 32, wound 90: monitoring group -- Reuters
At least 32 killed in Syria blasts after multiple suicide attacks -- News.com.au
Multiple deaths following triple terror attack in Homs, Syria - reports -- RT
Double Bombing Kills at Least 19 in Homs -- WSJ
Syrian troops ambush rebels at booby-trapped farm -- AP
Kurdish Fighters Battling for Control of Syria Dam -- WSJ
US-backed alliance captures dam from Daesh in northern Syria: monitor -- Al Bawaba
Scores dead in rebel assault in northern Syria: monitor -- AFP
Russian Warplanes Hit 556 Terrorist Targets in Syria Over Past 3 Days -- Sputnik
Russian warplanes hit 556 targets in Syria in past three days -- Reuters
Syrian Army Offensive in Damascus Causes 'Chaos' Among Terrorists -- Sputnik
Top Rebel's Death In Syria Reshuffles Deck Ahead Of Peace Talks -- AP
Syria Rebel Chief's Death Raises Concerns Over Fate Of Geneva Peace Talks -- IBTimes
Russia's Lavrov says Syrian opposition still undecided on who will talk to Damascus - Ifax -- Reuters
Syria anti-ISIS documentary maker 'assassinated' in Turkey -- Al Arabiya

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Captured Documents Give An insight On The Islamic State's Department Of 'War Spoils'

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Dec 28th 2015, 18:00

Men work at a makeshift oil refinery site in Marchmarin town, southern countryside of Idlib, Syria in this December 16, 2015, file photo. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Reuters: Exclusive: Seized documents reveal Islamic State's Department of 'War Spoils'

Islamic State has set up departments to handle "war spoils," including slaves, and the exploitation of natural resources such as oil, creating the trappings of government that enable it to manage large swaths of Syria and Iraq and other areas.

The hierarchical bureaucracy, including petty rivalries between officials, and legal codes in the form of religious fatwas are detailed in a cache of documents seized by U.S. Special Operations Forces in a May raid in Syria that killed top IS financial official Abu Sayyaf. Reuters has reviewed some of the documents.

Update: ISIS sets up 'spoils of war' dept to handle slaves, stolen treasure -- RT

WNU Editor: I guess every Caliphate needs a finance/treasury department.

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Iraqi Military: The City Of Ramadi Has Been 'Liberated' From The Islamic State

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Dec 28th 2015, 17:30



Daily Mail: Just THREE HUNDRED ISIS jihadis held Ramadi for seven months against Iraqi force of 10,000

* Just 600 ISIS fighters conquered Ramadi in May, sent Iraqi soldiers fleeing
* Iraqi state TV showed Iraqis celebrating in the streets after Ramadi victory
* Recapture will be used as launchpad to retake Nineveh, said Iraqi politician
* ISIS leader filmed making rare public speech in Mosul in Nineveh governate

The ISIS stronghold of Ramadi has been 'fully liberated' by 10,000 Iraqi soldiers who took six days to wrestle the city from just 300 jihadis.

The extremists locked themselves into a government complex yesterday, from where they tried to hold off an advancing army backed by US-led airstrikes.

They stopped firing at 8am this morning, said Brigadier General Ahmed al-Belawi, who believes they were either killed or have escaped.

The victory will be a huge boost to Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and his army, who lost large parts of the country to ISIS last June.

WNU Editor: This is telling .... no mention or thanks from the Iraqi government on the support that the U.S. provided in this liberation .... No mention of US air support as Maliki salutes Ramadi liberation (Rudaw).

More News On Iraqi Claims That The City Of Ramadi Has Been 'Liberated' From the Islamic State

Iraqi military declares key city Ramadi "liberated" from ISIS -- AP
Iraqi forces raise flag above government complex in Ramadi -- Reuters
Ramadi has been taken from ISIS, Iraqis say -- CNN
Iraq forces in 'full control' of central Ramadi -- BBC
Iraq retakes central Ramadi from Islamic State -- USA Today
Iraqi Forces Retake Center of Ramadi From ISIS -- NYT
Iraqi Security Forces Say They Have 'Liberated' Ramadi from Islamic State -- WSJ
Iraqi forces seek to tighten hold in Ramadi after gains against Islamic State -- Washington Post
Iraq Claims a Key Victory Over ISIS in Ramadi, Seizes Government Complex -- NBC
Iraqi Forces Securing Ramadi After Ousting IS Fighters -- VOA
Ramadi 'fully liberated' from ISIS' grasp, Iraqi military says -- FOX News
Iraqi forces raise flag over ex-ISIS stronghold Ramadi in 1st major victory -- RT
Iraqi forces announce liberation of Ramadi from 'Islamic State' -- DW
Iraqi army declares Ramadi 'liberated' from ISIL -- Al Jazeera
Iraqi pride restored with recapture of Ramadi -- AFP
Ramadi Is 'Fully Liberated' -- The Atlantic

Update: The Iraqi military is back-pedelling their claim that the city of Ramadi has been fully liberated .... apparently it is not .... Iraqi forces close in on Ramadi as Isis digs in (The Guardian)

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North Korea Has Enough Plutonium To Produce 22 Nuclear Bombs

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Dec 28th 2015, 17:00

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Washington Times: North Korea able to produce multiple nuclear weapons

A source within the South Korean defense ministry has told the South Korean press on Friday that North Korea has produced at least 88 pounds of plutonium which would allow the Stalinist state to produce multiple nuclear weapons, according to Newsis. The number in questions seems to be anywhere from 6-7 to 22, depending on the design of the weapon.

The bottom line is that the North's nuclear arsenal continues to grow as well as its capability to produce more weapons of mass destruction in the future. The website 38north.org, which focuses on North Korea, said earlier in the year that commercial satellite images taken of the Punggye-ri nuclear test site showed the North is preparing to conduct an additional nuclear test, although preparations for the test seemed to have a long way to go before ready.

Update #1: North Korea has secured 88 pounds of plutonium, Seoul official says -- UPI
Update #2: North Korea's Upgraded Nuclear Missile Could Reach the West Coast (In theory) -- Popular Mechanics
Update #3: North Korean Nuclear Weapon to Require Less Plutonium Than Estimated -- Sputnik

WNU Editor: With 2016 being a U.S. Presidential election year .... expect North Korea to do something to gain the U.S. attention. Conducting a nuclear test would certainly accomplish that.

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Israel's Missile Defence Chief Yair Ramati Has Been Fired

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Dec 28th 2015, 16:30

Photo: Yair Ramati oversaw projects including the Iron Dome missile-intercepting system. (Reuters: Baz Ratner)

BBC: Israel missile defence chief Yair Ramati sacked

The head of Israel's missile defence programmes has been sacked for a "grave breach of information security", the defence ministry has said.

The ministry gave no further details of Yair Ramati's offence.

However, Israeli media said he had stored classified information on his personal computer.

Yair Ramati had been in the post for four years, overseeing projects such as the Iron Dome and Arrow anti-missile interceptor systems.

The defence ministry praised Mr Ramati for his achievements in the trial of missile systems.

More News On Israel's Head Of Missile Defense Being Fired Over A Security Breach

Security Breach Prompts Shake-Up at Israel Missile Defense Office -- Defense News
Israeli missile defense director dismissed over security breach -- Reuters
Israeli missile defence director Yair Ramati dismissed over 'security breach' -- ABC News Australia
Head of missile defense program fired over security breach -- Times of Israel
Israel's Missile Defense Director Dismissed Over 'Grave' Security Breach -- Haaretz
Arrow missile interceptor program head fired for security breach -- Ynet News
Head of Israel's anti-missile programs fired over 'serious security breach' -- i24 News

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Boko Haram Launches Numeorus Attacks In Nigeria

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Dec 28th 2015, 16:00

An almost empty street is seen on Christmas day in Maiduguri, Nigeria, December 25, 2015. A bomb exploded in a mosque in the city on Monday killing about 20 people. REUTERS/STRINGER

The Guardian: Many feared dead in Nigeria after Boko Haram suicide attacks on Maiduguri

Extremists struck the north-eastern city with rocket-propelled grenades and multiple suicide bombers, according to witnesses, killing at least 15 people

Boko Haram extremists have struck the north-east Nigerian city of Maiduguri with rocket-propelled grenades and multiple suicide bombers, according to witnesses.

At least 15 people have been killed in the attack by the radical Islamic group on Sunday but the toll was feared many times higher, Associated Press reported.

Nigerian troops "intercepted and destroyed" 10 suicide bombers, according to PR Nigeria, an agency that releases government news.

WNU Editor: So much for claims that Boko Haram has been "technically" defeated .... Nigerian President: Boko Haram Militants 'Technically Defeated'

More News On This Weekend's Boko Haram Attacks In Nigeria

Boko Haram shows they've not been "technically" defeated -- AP
Suicide bombers kill more than 60 in northeast Nigerian city -- Bloomberg
Boko Haram attacks key northeast city in Nigeria: residents -- AFP
Nigerian army repels Boko Haram attack near state capital: witnesses -- Reuters
Many killed as Boko Haram attacks Maiduguri, Nigeria -- UPI
Suspected Boko Haram attacks rock Maiduguri -- Al Jazeera
Scores die in fresh Boko Haram attack -- The Guardian
About 20 killed in mosque bombing in northern Nigerian city -- Reuters
Nigeria: Heavy Gun-Battle As Military, Boko Haram Clash in Maiduguri -- Vanguard
Gun Battle Between CJTF And Boko Haram Kills Scores -- Sahara Reporters
Nigeria Attacks: Dozens Killed In Militant Raids, Mosque Blast Since Sunday -- IBTimes

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U.S. Special Forces Are Becoming The Option Of Choice For When The White House Wants To 'Tackle' Global Threats

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Dec 28th 2015, 15:00

New York Times: Obama's 'Boots on the Ground': U.S. Special Forces Are Sent to Tackle Global Threats

WASHINGTON — They are taking on a larger combat role in Afghanistan, where the war was supposed to be over. They are headed to Syria to help fight the Islamic State in its stronghold. And President Obama recently ordered nearly 300 of them to Cameroon to assist African troops in their battle against a militant group that has pledged loyalty to the Islamic State.

With the Middle East in tumult, radical groups holding swaths of territory in Africa, and a presidential campaign fanning fears of a growing terrorism threat, the White House has steadily expanded the global missions of American Special Operations troops.

Even as Mr. Obama has repeatedly said that he opposes American "boots on the ground" in far-flung parts of the world, his administration continues to carve out exceptions for Special Operations forces — with American officials often resorting to linguistic contortions to mask the forces' combat role.

WNU Editor: This is why the U.S. is now involved in multiple conflicts and wars .... there is no big footprint .... but there is a small footprint, albeit filled by America's "best soldiers".

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World News Briefs -- December 29, 2015

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Dec 28th 2015, 14:00



Reuters: Iraq says forces raise flag above government complex in Ramadi

Iraq's military flew the Iraqi flag above the main government complex in the city of Ramadi, a military spokesman said on Monday, the day after the army declared the provincial capital captured in its first major victory over Islamic State fighters.

"Yes, the city of Ramadi has been liberated. The Iraqi counter terrorism forces have raised the Iraqi flag over the government complex," joint operations spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Rasool said in a statement broadcast on state television.

Victory in Ramadi, which was seized by Islamic State fighters in May, is the most significant triumph for Iraq's U.S.-trained army since it collapsed in the face of an assault by the hardline Sunni Muslim militants 18 months ago.

Soldiers were shown on state television publicly slaughtering a sheep in an act of celebration.

MIDDLE EAST

ISIL suffers setbacks on two fronts in Iraq.

Iraqi forces retake Islamic State Ramadi stronghold. Fall of Ramadi flashpoint hands Iraq forces landmark victory.

Hundreds of fighters and civilians evacuated from besieged Syrian areas.

Bombs in Syria's Homs kill 32, wound 90: monitoring group.

U.S., allies conduct 33 strikes against Islamic State: U.S. military.

Turkey's Kurds call for self-rule amid violence in southeast. Turkish Kurds demand autonomy as Ankara continues crackdown in southeast.

Syria anti-IS documentary maker 'assassinated' in Turkey.

Iran official urges opposition to new US visa rules.

Hezbollah leader tells Israel to brace for retaliation over Qantar's death. Hezbollah leader tells Israel to brace for retaliation over Qantar's death.

Israeli government targets foreign government funding of NGOs. Concern in Israel over bill on foreign-funded NGOs.

ASIA

NATO, Afghan airstrikes hit Taliban targets in Sangin. Taliban captures more ground in Helmand, Afghanistan.

One killed, 33 wounded in Kabul suicide attack.

Filipino protesters land on disputed island in South China Sea. South China Sea: Filipino protesters land on disputed island. China angered as Filipino protesters visit South China Sea island.

Bangladesh security unit kills two militants in raid on hideout.

South Korea, Japan agree to irreversibly end 'comfort women' row.

China passes controversial counter-terrorism law.

China Telecom chairman Chang Xiaobing under investigation.

AFRICA

Nigerian army repels Boko Haram attack near state capital: witnesses. Many feared dead in Nigeria after Boko Haram suicide attacks on Maiduguri. Boko Haram attacks key northeast city in Nigeria: residents.

About 20 killed in mosque bombing in northern Nigerian city.

Islamic extremists kill at least 15 Tuaregs in Mali's north.

Al Shabaab Islamists claim deadly ambush in northeastern Kenya.

Two female suicide bombers blow themselves up in Cameroon, no other deaths.

As Central Africans prepare to vote, major challenges still loom.

Morocco postpones opening of world's largest solar power project.

EUROPE

OSCE observers, journalists under fire in E. Ukraine.

Kremlin does not rule out phone contacts on Ukraine crisis in 'Normandy format' before year-end.

Russia hopes US to drop idea for forward basing of arms in Eastern Europe.

German politicians slam Greece over handling of refugee crisis.

Germany recruits 8,500 teachers for child refugees.

Corsica march: Hundreds defy protest ban after Muslim prayer hall attack.

Catalonia pro-independence party fails to agree on new leader. Catalan party delays key decision on backing separatist government.

France opens access to Nazi-collaboration era archives.

Britain sends in more troops as historic city floods.

Paris attacker Samy Amimour buried in unmarked grave.

AFP's person of the year: Angela Merkel.

AMERICAS

Extreme weather continues to slam Midwest, South as fatalities rise. Week of severe weather leaves at least 43 dead across seven states.

US Congress braces for round two of Iran fight.

In Paraguay, more flee worst floods in decades as levee creaks.

Mexico no closer to solving missing-students mystery.

Israel warns Brazil faces diplomatic downgrade unless it accepts settler as ambassador.

Former El Salvador footballer Pacheco murdered.

Puerto Rico governor says US changing view on status.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

North African al-Qaida says top figure killed in ambush.

Indictment: Alleged ISIS supporter tried to bomb Super Bowl.

Bin Laden's former bodyguard Nasser al-Bahri dies.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil prices weaken post-Christmas, U.S. crude defends premium over Brent. Oil falls to $37, near 11-year low, as excess supply weighs.

U.S. holiday retail sales grow a 'solid' 7.9 percent: MasterCard.

'Star Wars' crosses $1 billion globally at record pace.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 28, 2015

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Dec 28th 2015, 13:00

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Washington Post: A year of Taliban gains shows that 'we haven't delivered,' top Afghan official says

MARJA, Afghanistan — As the Afghan convoy entered the battered village, Taliban fighters opened fire. U.S.-trained Afghan policemen poured out of their Humvees and began wildly shooting their AK-47 rifles in every direction.

"The enemy is firing one bullet, and you are responding with dozens!" their commander, Col. Khalil Jawad, screamed into his radio in frustration. "Aim, then fire!"

A minute later, the militants melted away. On this day in early December in the southern province of Helmand, they had delivered their message: The Taliban is back, its fighters showing a battle discipline and initiative far superior to the U.S-trained and -equipped Afghan security forces.

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 28, 2015

What Difference Will 10,000 Troops Make in Afghanistan? -- Daniel L. Davis, National Interest

Iraq to Announce Anbar Province Release From Daesh Militants in Two Days -- Sputnik

German Bundeswehr to deploy more troops to Turkey aboard NATO AWACS planes -- DW

Germany to Send AWACS Planes to Turkey -- Defense News

German lawmakers irked by NATO plane deployment -- AFP

Growing Threats Reorient Turkish Military, Industry -- Sitki Egeli, Defense News

Can Saudi Arabia Create an Anti-ISIS NATO? -- Rich Smith, Motley Fool

Security Breach Prompts Shake-Up at Israel Missile Defense Office -- Defense News

Israeli missile defense director dismissed over security breach -- Reuters

North Korea able to produce multiple nuclear weapons -- Washington Times

North Korea has secured 88 pounds of plutonium, Seoul official says -- UPI

China's new anti-terror law allows military ops abroad -- Times of India

Joint training exercise of India, US Special Forces to be held after four years -- Indian Express

India, France May Sign Deal on 36 French Rafale Fighters Sale in January -- Sputnik

Boeing Fighter Jet Rival Gets Stronger -- Motley Fool

Poroshenko approves NATO military exercises in Ukraine next year -- Ukraine Today

Germany plans to develop new fighter jet to replace Tornado -- Reuters

EU needs common army, says German finance minister -- RT

Missions Around Globe Will Keep U.S. Soldiers Busy in 2016 -- Army Times

Multiple Deployments Now Routine for Military Families -- NBC

More Marines Will Deploy Aboard USNS, Even Foreign Ships -- Military.com

Navy using 3-D printers on ships to produce custom parts -- AP

US Space Command holds futuristic war games -- The Gazette

US Drones fly over Iraq and Syria without congressional oversight -- AP

Marine Corps uniform changes expected this year -- Marine Times

27 Candid Concerns From Special Forces Troops About Women In Combat -- Alanna Vagianos, The Huffington Post

GOP rep: ISIS leader 'probably right' in dismissing airstrikes -- The Hill

'Base Nation': the long reach of U.S. military bases worldwide -- Seattle Times

The Specter of Sequestration Will Haunt Us -- Frank Kendall, Defense News

Eight ways national security could shake up 2016 -- Julian Hattem, The Hill

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Remembering The Time When The U.S. Navy Had Hydrofoil Ships

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Dec 28th 2015, 12:30



Popular Mechanics: When the U.S. Navy Had Tiny Hot Rods That Flew Over the Sea

The Pegasus class hydrofoils were a ship in search of a mission.

In the early 1970s, with the Vietnam War winding down, the U.S. Navy worried about how to keep its fleet effective during the inevitable budget drawdown at war's end. Their innovative solution: build small, fast ships that could, thanks to new technologies of the time, tackle the missions once performed by much larger ships.

The Navy had studied hydrofoil ship concepts for two decades. Hydrofoils were large joined wings that lifted the ship into the air, above the water, at high speeds. Mostly free of the drag imposed by sitting in liquid, a hydrofoil ship could go much faster than an ordinary vessel. (They're used today in boat races like the America's Cup.)

WNU Editor: These ships were definitely built for speed.

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The U.S. Navy Has Decided To Focus On Building-Up Its Fire-Power To Defeat Enemy Fleets And Coastal Defenses

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2014 ) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) leads a formation of ships from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 during a maneuvering exercise. Theodore Roosevelt participated in the exercise with the Peruvian submarine BAP Islay (SS 35), the guided-missile destroyers USS Winston Churchill (DDG 81), USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), USS Farragut (DDG 99) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Theodore Roosevelt is underway preparing for future deployments.

James Holmes, National Interest: What Matters Most for the Navy's Fleet?

No navy can exercise command before wresting command from its antagonists.

Earlier this month Secretary of Defense Ash Carter delivered a stinging public rebuke to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, in the form of a memorandum directing Mabus to truncate acquisitions of littoral combat ships (LCS). Carter wants to cut LCS purchases from fifty-two to forty hulls. He ordered the navy to reallocate the savings to add firepower to the remaining forty, buy more carrier aircraft and guided missiles, and modify submarines to carry more cruise missiles.

Commentary on Carter's directive was quick in coming, and it divided along very old lines: between partisans of quantity and quality, "presence" and "posture," peacetime constabulary duty and wartime combat operations. At issue: LCS cutbacks will make it harder to build up to a 300-ship fleet. The fleet currently stands at 272 vessels, and the leadership is counting on sizable numbers of inexpensive hulls to make up the difference. Yet the LCS boasts little combat power in its current form. Better to add fewer ships with more punch, say backers of Carter's plan, than more ships that do little to augment the fleet's battle strength.

WNU Editor: And the Pentagon is also focusing on building ships to transport men and material fast .... 2 New Warships En Route to U.S. Navy (Motley Fool). There are also other changes happening in 2016 .... Big U.S. Navy advancement changes coming in 2016 (Military Times).

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The Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer The USS Ralph Johnson (Video Of Translation And Launch)

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Popular Mechanics: America's Newest Warship, the USS Ralph Johnson, Sets Sail

So while just one Zumwalt sails the ocean America's naval fleet—unlike the Russian one—continues to grow. The above timelapse shows the latest warship to join the fleet, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer the USS Ralph Johnson. The video shows final three days of work before the ship was set into the water—the Johnson won't officially be christened until 2016.The USS Ralph Johnson (named after a Vietnam-era Marine who saved two comrades by jumping on top of a grenade) is the 30th active-duty Arleigh Burke-class missile destroyer to built by Huntington Ingalls Industries, by far the largest manufacturer of U.S. Naval vessels. Since the commission of the first Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (named, appropriate, the USS Arleigh Burke) in 1991, there have been 61 of the destroyers built.

WNU Editor: This Arleigh Burke-class destroyer will be the 63rd destroyer in the fleet.

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Popular Mechanics: China's Lone Aircraft Carrier Struts Its Stuff

An admiral's visit prompts takeoffs, landings, and even a Foreign Object Damage walk

High-definition video has emerged of China's lone aircraft carrier, CV-16 Liaoning practicing aircraft takeoffs and landings. The video was apparently shot during a visit to the carrier by the head of China's Navy during drills in the Bohai Sea.

Named after the province in which it was built, the Liaoning is China's first and only aircraft carrier. Built during the 1980s for the Soviet Navy, after the end of the Cold War it was sold as scrap to a Chinese businessman, who claimed to want to convert it to a casino. Somehow, Liaoning passed into the hands of the Chinese military, which rebuilt the ship from the ground up into a modern aircraft carrier.

Update: New HD Video Shows PLAN Aircraft Carrier Operations Aboard Liaoning with Nine J-15 Aircraft (Navy Recognition)

WNU Editor: The above video is one of China's many PR videos on the Liaoning Aircraft carrier. And while China's aircraft carrier is becoming more combat effective, what is capturing the attention of the U.S. and its allies in the Pacific is this .... China's bomber flight into central Pacific: Wake-Up call for the U.S. (Dean Cheng, War On The Rocks).

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