Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 16, 2022

The Hill: Where US troops are deployed in Europe amid Russia standoff  

There were already more than 80,000 American troops stationed across Europe, but the Pentagon has added and shifted thousands more. 

President Biden has been steadfast that no U.S. forces will be deployed to Ukraine. 

Here’s where the U.S. has moved troops amid Russia’s military posture near Ukraine. 

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 16, 2022  

Russian buildup continues, but insufficient for full-scale invasion, Ukrainian military intelligence says -- CNN  

Satellite Images and Experts Challenge Russian Withdrawal Claims -- Defense One  

NATO chief says European security faces 'new normal' -- DW  

NATO says Russia appears to be continuing military escalation in Ukraine -- France 24 

 Doubting Russian Exit, NATO Looks to Bolster Its Defenses -- AP  

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as NATO eyes Russia move -- Jill Lawless, AP

101st Airborne Soldiers Head to Europe as US Amasses 6,000 Troops to Deter Russia -- Military.com  

Pentagon mulls new way to arm Ukrainians if Russia invades -- The Hill  

The US has spent billions on equipment and training in Europe to deter Russia. Is it enough? -- Jen Judson and Joe Gould, Defense News  

Here's Why A U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter Flew To The Polish-Ukrainian Border Last Night -- Warzone/The Drive  

Carrier Carl Vinson was back in fighting condition within 45 minutes of F-35C crash, leaders say -- Military Times  

New Details Emerge About The Aftermath Of The F-35 Crash Aboard The USS Carl Vinson -- Warzone/The Drive  

GM Defense joins General Dynamics team in bid to replace US Army’s Bradley vehicle -- Defense News  

Mergers of Defense Companies Are Risking National Security, Pentagon Warns -- AP  

Federal judge blocks Air Force from booting service member over vaccine refusal -- The Hill

Navy Engineer Who Tried to Sell Sub Secrets Pleads Guilty -- Military.com  

Military Spent $1 Million Addressing Extremism, Diversity and Climate Change Last Year -- Military.com  

The US track record at building foreign militaries isn’t great, but the mission won’t go away -- Todd South, Military Times  

How autonomous wingmen will help fighter pilots in the next war -- Defense News  

European armies may soon abandon Mali military mission -- DW

Barkhane, Takuba, Sabre: French and European military missions in the Sahel -- France 24  

France reviews Mali military presence after junta expels top envoy -- France 24  

Russia sends warplanes to Syria for naval drills in Mediterranean -- Defense News  

Israel plans ‘laser wall,’ but questions remain about effectiveness and cost -- Defense News 

 North Korea’s hypersonic missile claims are credible, exclusive analysis shows -- Breaking Defense  

China now more willing, able to challenge US military, report says -- Military Times  

Chinese navy arriving in Tonga as HMAS Adelaide continues 'tough' humanitarian deployment -- ABC News Australia 

 China’s First Export J-10 Multi-Role Fighters For Pakistan Emerge (Updated) -- Warzone/The Drive  

In Asia, All Domain fever comes to Singapore Air Show -- Breaking Defense

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