Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 13, 2020

New Pentagon chief: Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller made his public debut at Arlington Wednesday 

The Hill: New Pentagon chief says military 'remains strong' following leadership purge 

Newly appointed acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller said Friday that the military “remains strong” following President Trump's abrupt ouster of his predecessor and the resignations of several top Defense officials. 

“I want to assure the American public and our allies and partners that the Department of Defense remains strong and continues its vital work of protecting our homeland, our people and our interests around the world,” Miller said at the Pentagon ahead of a meeting with his Lithuanian counterpart.

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 Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 13, 2020 

New Pentagon chief asssures US military 'remains strong' -- AFP 

'We don't take an oath to an individual - we take an oath to the Constitution.' Chairman of Joint Chiefs Mark Milley gives pointed message after Trump ousted Pentagon's top civilians -- Daily Mail

President-elect Biden, denied classified intel briefings, to bring in national security experts -- Reuters

Biden team reaching out to former Mattis officials for help with transition -- Politico 

Progressive House Democrats urge Biden against Defense chief with contractor ties -- The Hill 

Want to work for Biden? Better send your information in soon. -- Defense News 

Defense deputy chief of staff latest Pentagon official to resign -- The Hill 

In letter to Trump, GOP lawmaker pushes for withdrawal of US troops from the middle East -- FOX News 

Shake-Ups Coming for Some Military Congressional Committees After the Election -- Military.com

GOP lawmakers defend CIA Director Gina Haspel as Trump weighs firing her -- CNN 

Starting Dec. 1, Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional -- Breaking Defense 

Sikorsky Prepares to Test Autonomous Version of Army's Black Hawk Helicopter -- Military.com 

New Army weapons program ground-fires Navy Tomahawk, SM-6 -- FOX News/Warrior Maven 

Army Activates Two Israeli Iron Dome Missile Defense Batteries at Fort Bliss -- Military.com 

Marines activate U.S. Space Command component -- UPI 

Dunlap Unveils First ‘Global’ ABMS Exercise -- Breaking Defense 

Top US Air Force general wants to go faster, but the biggest changes won’t happen for another year -- Defense News 

No wheels, no canopy, no problem: A-10 pilot who pulled off daring landing receives Distinguished Flying Cross -- Air Force Times 

Watch This F-22 Raptor Fly Insane Maneuvers in Spectacular 4K -- Popular Mechanics 

This Air Force Unit Is Getting the Military's First Robot Dogs -- Military.com 

More than 130 Secret Service officers are said to be infected with coronavirus or quarantining in wake of Trump's campaign travel -- Washington Post 

The Secret Service Has A New Chevy Suburban Presidential Limousine -- Warzone/The Drive

U.S. Army to participate in artillery drills in Romania -- UPI 

NATO receives final Alliance Ground Surveillance aircraft in Italy -- UPI 

Cyprus, Israel, Greece agree to boost defense cooperation -- AP 

China slams Trump executive order banning 'military-linked' investments -- UPI 

Turkey Capable of Overcoming Consequences of Arms Embargo, Erdogan Says -- Sputnik 

Israel’s Specially-Built F-35I Test Jet Just Touched Down In-Country -- Warzone/The Drive 

Israel Has Taken Delivery Of Its Most Capable Warship Ever -- Warzone/The Drive