An aerial view shows the Russian nuclear submarine Dmitry Donskoy moored on the eve of the the Navy Day parade in Kronshtadt, a seaport town in the suburb of St. Petersburg, Russia REUTERS/Anton Vaganov
The Independent: US says Russia developing 'doomsday' autonomous nuclear torpedo, as Trump administration announces more aggressive stance to Moscow
Defence department report says Moscow has been working on range of 'new warheads and launchers'
The Pentagon has warned Russia is developing a “nuclear-armed, undersea autonomous torpedo”, as Donald Trump’s administration outlined a more aggressive stance towards Moscow.
The US defence department said Russia has been constructing a “new intercontinental, nuclear-armed, nuclear-powered” weapon, in a policy statement known as the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR).
Officials warned that upon detonation, the undersea device could cause large areas of radioactive contamination, with some analysts describing it as a “doomsday weapon”.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 2, 2018
Warnings as Trump administration hardens nuclear policy against Russia -- The Guardian/AP
U.S. to Deploy Smaller Nuclear Warheads to Counter Russia’s Low-Yield Arms -- Washington Free Beacon
The US could be getting 2 new nuclear capabilities. Here are the details. -- Defense News
With an eye on Russia, U.S. to increase nuclear capabilities -- Reuters
Trump nuclear doctrine takes tougher stance on Russia -- AP
Ukraine claims Russia blackmailing potential defense customers -- Defense News
China in talks over military base in remote Afghanistan: Officials -- Straits Times
Marines see Afghan forces improve in Helmand battles -- Marine Times
India launches new diesel subs, but China not impressed -- Asia Times
China Has Its Very Own 'Javelin' Tank-Killer Missiles -- National Interest
Chinese Military Plane Crashes Into City Leaving at Least 12 Dead: Report -- Newsweek
Five killed as two French army helicopters collide and crash in wooded area of Provence -- ABC News Online
Italy, France naval integration faces election hitch -- Defense News
Norwegian Party Leader Grills F-35 as Nation's 'Biggest Investment Blunder' -- Sputnik International
German Air Force chief told to stop talking about the F-35 or risk being fired – reports -- RT
Canada’s peacekeeping contribution reaches new low despite Trudeau’s promises -- Globe and Mail
Germany to end participation in EU military mission in Somalia -- DW
Nuclear sub, combat vehicle gun attributed to high project costs in UK -- Defense News
US Air Force kills combat demo for light attack aircraft -- Defense News
Boeing Views Navy's MQ-25 Carrier-Based Drone Contract As A Must Win -- Forbes
Navy: 17 sailors disciplined for Fitzgerald and McCain collisions -- Military Times
New Software Will Prevent F-35 Pilots from Flying into the Ground -- Military.com
Former F-35 pilot explains how the US Marine Corps' version makes China's 'carrier killer' missiles irrelevant -- Business Insider
Lightweight Pilots Cleared to Fly the F-35 Again -- Popular Mechanics
The US will send a diplomat to the Singapore Air Show to sell US arms like the F-35 -- Business Insider/Reuters
Trump weighs barring U.S. military in South Korea from bringing families -- NBC
Why the Flamethrower Could Make the Ultimate Comeback -- National Interest
These Could Be the 5 Best New Guns of 2018 (Glock and Ruger Make the Cut) -- National Interest
Glock makes military-grade pistol available to civilians -- FOX News
Here’s how Ellen Lord grades the Pentagon’s most expensive programs -- Defense News
DoD launches comprehensive review of cellphone security -- Military Times
The Limits of a Limited Strike -- US Naval Institute
The Marine Corps First Superbowl Ad in Thirty Years -- RCD/AP
