Hillary Clinton is winning endorsements from Republicans who served in the Pentagon or worked on national security teams for GOP presidents.
But don’t expect Clinton to pay back those endorsements by nominating Republicans to serve at the Pentagon.
Former national security aides, defense policy aides and political strategists interviewed for this story say they don’t expect Clinton to nominate a large number of Republicans to her national security team.
They say those Republicans backing Clinton are more interested in defeating Republican Donald Trump
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 7, 2016
Clinton’s General Calls for Lasting Footprint in Afghanistan -- Foreign Policy
Trump to call for military spending increase -- CNN
Trump will ask generals to submit plan against ISIS -- Washington post
Trump releases list of 88 generals, admirals supporting his bid -- Military Times
U.S. plans to hit ISIL before militants grab human shields -- USA Today
Turkey says ready to help any U.S. initiative to capture Raqqa. -- Reuters
US, Turkey Not Likely to Liberate Raqqa Without Green Light From Russia, Iran -- Sputnik
Turkey signals Incirlik Air Base access, if Germany behaviour 'well' -- DW
NATO chief to visit Turkey for 1st time since coup attempt -- AP
The Tu-95 Bear: Russia Has Its Very Own B-52 Bomber -- National Interest
Russia's Su-27 Jets Intercept Simulated Enemy Missile Carriers in Crimea Drills -- Sputnik
Russia may buy BrahMos cruise missiles for Su-30SM fighters — source -- TASS
Russia’s Admiralty to Deliver Six Stealth Subs to Pacific Fleet by 2021 -- Sputnik
Russian Defense Ministry to Buy at Least 1 PAK FA Fighter Squadron in 2017 -- Sputnik
Russian Defense Ministry signs over $2 billion worth of contracts at Army 2016 Forum -- TASS
Chinese coast guard involved in most South China Sea clashes: research -- Reuters
Kazakhstan to Receive Su-30 Fighters, Mi-17 , Mi-35 Helicopters From Russia -- Sputnik
South Korea allocates record defence budget for 2017 -- IHS Jane's 360
Israel MoD Proposes Easing of Restrictions for Defense Exports -- Defense News
Ukraine Leader Calls Joining NATO 'Strategic Goal' -- AFP
Poland requests US Patriot missile defense system -- DW
Poland Wants Patriot With Different Battle Command System -- Defense News
MPs poised to call for suspension of UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia -- The Guardian
Japan's Ex-Leader Backs Sick U.S. Sailors Who Blame Radiation -- AP
Air Force Joins Investigation into SpaceX Rocket Explosion -- DoD Buzz
US Navy's New Super Frigate Will Be Armed with Some of the Most Lethal Weapons on the Planet -- National Interest
Lawmaker: Coast Guard should fight for 2 new icebreakers -- Navy Times
Navy Admiral: We CAN Build More Virginia-Class Attack Submarine Faster - 2-per Year in the 2020s -- Scout Warrior
Government Report Reveals US Navy Still Not Ready to Face Next Year’s Audit -- Sputnik
'Hardball' Pentagon memo creates firestorm -- The Hill
Future of Global Security Contingency Fund Unclear -- Defense News
Senate Democrats block defense funding bill for third time -- The Hill
Senate Rejects Defense Bills Again, Foreshadowing CR -- Defense News
McCain to play pivotal role in defense fight -- The Hill
Trump and Clinton promise VA reform and attack each other's plans -- Military Times
Congressional report: Massive hack on US government computers preventable -- DW
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