Roadside bombs have caused the majority of US combat deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan. (US Army)
Military Times: Iran linked to deaths of 500 U.S. troops in Iraq, Afghanistan
At least 500 U.S. military deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan were directly linked to Iran and its support for anti-American militants — a newly disclosed statistic that offers grim context for the Obama administration's diplomatic deal with the Iranian regime aimed at curtailing the rogue nation's nuclear ambitions.
That figure underscores the controversy surrounding Washington's deal with Tehran, a long-sought goal for the president — but one that is fiercely opposed by many Republicans in Congress and other critics.
Military and Intelligence News Briefs -- July 15, 2015
Stop Freaking Out — Iran’s Military Is Weak Even Without Sanctions -- Robert Beckhusen, War Is Boring
Biden tells Democrats nothing in Iran deal removes military option: lawmaker -- Fiscal Times
How the Pentagon got its way in Iran deal -- Bryan Bender, Politico
Nuclear Deal's End to Iran Arms Embargo Worries Pentagon, Analysts -- Military.com
Pentagon chief: We will use 'military option' against Iran if necessary -- The Hill
US Maintains Military Presence in Gulf Region, May Use Force if Needed -- Sputnik
NATO Says Iran Nuclear Deal 'Historic Breakthrough' -- Defense News
Top Pentagon Generals Deem Russia Largest ‘Existential Threat’ to U.S. -- Washington Free Beacon
Russia's military aircraft are now crashing from overuse -- Business Insider
Russia Developing Deadly New One-of-a-Kind Gun for Army -- Sputnik
Russia’s Armata Tank to Sport New Heavy Mortar Upgrade -- Sputnik
Russia’s defense sector demonstrates 10-15% growth dynamics — official -- ITAR-TASS
Russian air defense troops to conduct major drills in August -- ITAR-TASS
China’s Cutting-Edge Missile System Snapped on Camera -- Sputnik
With six new nuclear attack submarines, India officially opens up on its undersea aspirations -- Economic Times
Japan passes security bills to expand military role -- Al Jazeera
The Dutch military is trying out a new secret weapon: introverts -- Quartz
Eurofighter: Typhoon To Be More Agile, Deadly -- Defense News
This map shows the nuclear arsenals around the world -- Business Insider
Pentagon says 'closely monitoring' potential Sikorsky sale -- Reuters
Navy Defends Middle East Carrier-Gap Concern -- DoD Buzz
US Tests Nuclear Bomb to Ensure Stockpile Remains Effective - Air Force -- Sputnik
Pentagon’s IED Office Reinvents Itself For A New War -- Defense One
Predator, Reaper drone pilots to get up to $135K re-up bonus -- Defense News
A third of young adults too fat to join military: report -- CBS/AP
Transgender Military Member Says He's 'Pumped' About Pentagon Decision -- ABC News
4-star: Army reviewing breastfeeding policy -- Army Times
A ‘Measured Approach’ To Managing Military Officers -- Pete Schirmer and Dwight "Buzz" Phillips, Breaking Defense
America's Shrinking Military: The End of U.S. Primacy? -- Peter Harris, National Interest
Putin Rebuilds Russia’s Military While US Strategy Is All Over Map -- Doug Macgregor, Breaking Defense
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