Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford Jr., Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia Valery Gerasimov © Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation (March 7, 2017)
The Hill: Top US generals discuss tense Syria situation with Russian military leader
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford on Wednesday spoke with his Russian counterpart about the situation in Syria, the second such call in 10 days.
America's top military officer spoke to Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov about “Syria and other issues of mutual concern,” according to a statement from Dunford’s spokesman, Air Force Col. Patrick Ryder.
“In accordance with past practice, both have agreed to keep the details of their conversation private,” the statement added.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 22, 2018
Top Russian and US generals discuss Syria -- CNN
Syrian rebel victory in Afrin reveals strength of Turkish-backed force -- The Guardian
Top U.S. General Dunford: Afghan combat operations key to safe elections -- Military Times/AP
Russia to increase flight range of upgraded Tu-160 bomber -- TASS
Russia to renew Tu-160 strategic bomber fleet by 2030 -- TASS
Saab ready to offer radar tech for new Seoul fighter, if it lands maritime patrol aircraft deal -- Defense News
Storm coming from Beijing despite calm: Taiwan spy chief -- Asia Times
China brings troops guarding Indian border under military command -- Indian Express
India Successfully Tests BrahMos Cruise Missile - Defense Ministry -- Sputnik
NATO’s Achilles Heel: Russian Political Warfare -- National Interest
UK hires team to stop destroyers from breaking down at sea -- Defense News
Power Play: US to Offer Turkey Alternative to Russian S-400s – Reports -- Sputnik
US, South Korea May Cut Exercises Short for Trump-Kim Summit: Reports -- Military.com
Marines Moving Out on Modernization Priorities Focused on Russian, Chinese Threat -- USNI News
Navy Still Struggling With Readiness Balance Between Overseas and U.S.-based Forces -- USNI News
Navy to Pick First-Ever Carrier-Launched Drone Later This Year -- Warrior Maven
Artillery, Drones, Missiles Will Help FVL Penetrate Air Defenses: FVL CFT -- Breaking Defense
Pentagon to get some flexibility in spending $700B windfall -- The Hill
Congress provides $3.3 billion boost for missile defense in FY18 spending bill -- Defense News
The omnibus spending bill would add an extra 143 aircraft for the military -- Defense News
Team leader warned he didn't have right equipment, intel prior to deadly Niger attack: report -- The Hill
US Army Buys $97Mln Worth of Weapon Sights -- Sputnik
The Army Needs to Go Big With Futures Command -- Daniel Gouré, RCD
Top general: Now not the 'right' time to create a 'Space Force' -- The Hill
Hyten: To keep edge in space, military needs cheaper launch costs, faster satellite development -- Space News
Some fresh tidbits on the U.S. military space budget -- Space News
Pentagon’s New Arms-Research Chief Eyes Space-Based Ray Guns -- Defense One
GOP rep introduces bill to address national security risks of artificial intelligence -- The Hill
How Much Does Artificial Intelligence Threaten National Security? -- Next Gov
Five Myths About Pentagon Weapons Programs -- Frank Kendall, Defense One
15 years later, Iraq vets in Congress worry lawmakers learned little from the war -- Military Times
