FOX News: North Korea says new missile test was 'solemn warning' to South Korean 'warmongers'
North Korea said Friday that the new missile test is a “solemn warning” to “South Korean military warmongers” over its weapons development and plans to hold joint military drills with the U.S.
South Korea’s military said the information about the weapon launched by the North on Thursday shows similarities to the Russian-made Iskander, a short-range missile with nuclear capabilities. A North Korean version of the missile could potentially reach all of South Korea — and the 28,500 U.S. forces stationed there — and would be especially hard to intercept, the military added.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 26, 2019
North Korea says it launched "new tactical guided weapon" in "warning" to South Korea -- CBS/AP
Both missiles North Korea fired flew some 600 km: South Korea military -- Reuters
N. Korea's 'new' ballistic missiles similar to Russia's Iskander: Seoul -- Korea Herald
North Korea is not only firing off new missiles — it may also be learning to launch them faster -- Business Insider
North Korea releases photos of Kim Jong-Un watching the launch of 'new' ballistic missile as the US urges him to stop 'provocations' and restart talks -- Daily Mail
Beijing says People’s Liberation Army is a ‘pillar of stability’ for Hong Kong -- SCMP
What Is the Chinese Military Doing in Hong Kong? -- The New York Times
China Outlines Space War Plans -- Washington Free Beacon
China admits space is the next frontier in 'international strategic competition' after conceding its military 'lags far behind' the US -- Daily Mail
Chinese shipbuilder touts warships amid push to expand arms sales in Southeast Asia -- SCMP
China: US ‘in pursuit of absolute military supremacy’ -- Defense News
US warship sails through strategic Taiwan Strait amid period of heightened military and economic tension with China -- SCMP
US military aims to ensure safe passage of American commercial ships in Persian Gulf -- Military Times/AP
Should the U.S. Navy Take Iranian Submarines as a Serious Threat? -- National Interest
U.S. Navy Using BAE Systems Payload Tubes to Increase Virginia-class Strike Capability -- Naval News
Air Force Wants More Money for Light Attack Aircraft Effort -- Military.com
Air Force Adopts M4, Adds Sparring to Self-Defense Portion of Basic Training -- Military.com/Stars and Stripes
Raytheon Hints At Classified, Stealthy Missile With United Technologies' Help -- Investor's Business Daily
Trump promises larger US military budget amid powerful defense upgrades -- FOX Business
Budget deal advances despite GOP worries over costs, smaller boost for military -- Military Times
What We Know: 'Mass Arrest' Of 16 Marines Over Alleged Human Smuggling -- NPR
How the 16 Marines suspected of human trafficking and drugs offences were made to line up in formation before their dramatic arrest in front of their entire unit -- Daily Mail
Senate confirms Milley as Joint Chiefs chairman -- The Hill
‘I Have a Moral Responsibility to Come Forward’: Colonel Accuses Top Military Nominee of Assault -- The New York Times
Army colonel comes forward as woman accusing No. 2 general nominee of sexual assault -- The Hill
Senate to Hold Confirmation for Hyten Amid Sexual Assault Accusations -- Military.com
US Military Officials Worried: Are Young Americans Too Fat? -- VOA
Military studies ‘hyperfit’ women who pass grueling courses -- AP
The Space Corps needs naval rank -- Brent Ziarnick, Politico
SAT: Meet the Stealth Plane That Is Far, Far Superior to the F-22 Raptor. Can it be true? -- Dario Leone, National Interest
There Are Now 2,500 US Marines in Australia After Years of Buildup -- Military.com
‘Will Donald Trump ever be happy?’: Ex-German defense chief questions calls for increased NATO spend -- CNBC
France details military 'command of space' plans to protect satellites -- DW
Here’s How the U.K. Could Get Its 138 Stealth Fighters -- National Interest
Erdogan vows to deploy deadly Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile next year despite the Pentagon cancelling delivery of F-35 fighters -- Daily Mail
Erdogan: Turkey to turn elsewhere if US will not sell F-35s -- Al Jazeera
Turkey Hints at Cutting Off Access to Incirlik if US Is 'Hostile' over S-400 Purchase -- Military.com
Turkey’s row with America over Russian military hardware -- The Economist
Google Continues Investments in Military and Police AI Technology Through Venture Capital Arm -- The Intercept
