Defense Policy / Programs
- Biden Celebrates US Independence Day in Iraq VOA 04 Jul 2009
- Makin Island Passes Critical Certification Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009
- USS New York Sets Sail for the First Time Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009
- 1,000th VLA ASROC Missile Produced Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009
- Truman Conducts Final RAS of COMPTUEX Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009
- DoD News: Contracts for July 02, 2009
- DoD Announces New Director Of DARPA DoD 02 Jul 2009 -- Regina E. Dugan was appointed as the 19th director of DARPA
- US Vice President Encourages Reconciliation in Iraq VOA 03 Jul 2009
- Russia, US to sign military cooperation deal RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009
- Tank force reductions or statistical juggling RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009
- Pakistani Military Helicopter Crash Kills 26 VOA 03 Jul 2009
- ‘So Far, So Good’ in Iraq, Odierno Says AFPS 02 Jul 2009
- US Troops Drawdown, Iraqis Take Security Lead VOA 02 Jul 2009
- U.S. Limits Contact with Honduran Military AFPS 02 Jul 2009
- Army serious about replacement ground vehicle Army News 02 Jul 2009
- CCAD Launches Beefed-up Black Hawk Army News 02 Jul 2009
- Medvedev urges completion of aircraft carrier for India RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2009
- Ukraine sold arms worth $800 mln in 2008 RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2009
- DoD News: Contracts for July 01, 2009
- Official Explains Force Structure in Afghanistan AFPS 01 Jul 2009
- Poll Shows More Pakistanis See Taliban as a Threat VOA 01 Jul 2009
- Clinton Vows to Usher New Era in US-India Relations VOA 01 Jul 2009
- US Moves on Strategic Priority: 'Reset' with Russia VOA 01 Jul 2009
- N. Korean Ship Changes Course Under US Scrutiny VOA 01 Jul 2009
- Gates, Spanish Def Minister Discuss Military Relations AFPS 01 Jul 2009
- Twelve-nation consortium ready for first C-17 AFNS 01 Jul 2009
- Withdrawal Marks Historic Day for Future of Iraq AFPS 30 Jun 2009
- McChrystal: Solution In Afghanistan Is Governance RFE/RL 30 Jun 2009
- Stavridis to Urge More Allied Afghan Contribution AFPS 30 Jun 2009
- New US Commander Takes Over at Key Moment VOA 30 Jun 2009
- New Pacific Strategy Builds on Partnerships AFPS 30 Jun 2009
- General Counsel Looking Into ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ AFPS 30 Jun 2009
- Russian troops prepare for drills with China RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009
- Arab countries to set up own anti-piracy force RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009
- Despite 'Uptick' In Violence, Set For US Pullback RFE/RL 29 Jun 2009
- Forces Mark Progress in Iraq Security Transfer AFPS 29 Jun 2009
- Top US Officer Takes More Active Role on Afghanistan VOA 29 Jun 2009
- Honduras-Based US Troops Not Involved in Coup AFPS 29 Jun 2009
- MV-22 Ospreys Conduct First-Ever MEDEVAC USMC News 29 Jun 2009
- Russia to deliver new security proposal in July RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2009
- Russia resumes Su-24 flights RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2009
- Large-scale military drills start in S. Russia RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2009
- Israel attempts to stop S-300 supplies to Iran RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2009
- USAF Fiscal 2010 Force Structure Realignments DoD 26 Jun 2009-- The USAF announced its proposed force structure realignment for fiscal 2010.
- DoD News: Contracts for June 26, 2009
Other Conflicts
- Somalia Insurgents Reject AU Peacekeeping Proposals VOA 03 Jul 2009
- Probe finds 5,315 harmed by Georgia attack RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009
- Darfur Rebels, Opposition Party Sign Agreement VOA 03 Jul 2009
- Congo Civilians Suffering Abuse from All Sides VOA 03 Jul 2009
- Chechen Rebel Umarov: Alive, Planning Attacks RFE/RL 03 Jul 2009
- Report Accuses Israel of Wanton Destruction VOA 02 Jul 2009
- Georgia Spells Out Conditions For Signing Agreement RFE/RL 02 Jul 2009
- S. Caucasus security talks to be held July 14 RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2009
- Police thwarts attempt on Chechen president life RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2009
- Israel Says Settlement Deal with US Closer VOA 01 Jul 2009
- Abbas: Hamas preparing to hit PA leadership RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2009
- Ethiopia Downplays Somali Rebel Threat VOA 01 Jul 2009
- DRC: Violence forcing North Kivu civilians out of homes IRIN 01 Jul 2009
- Russian, Georgian Talks End Without Results RFE/RL 01 Jul 2009
- As Violence Subsides, Concrete Pours in West Bank VOA 30 Jun 2009
- Sudan Peace Progress Concerns Former Rebels VOA 30 Jun 2009
- Over 170K Somalis uprooted by clashes UN News Centre 30 Jun 2009
- Ban: UN to continue Georgia engagement UN News Centre 30 Jun 2009
- Senior militant killed in Chechen operation RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009
- Experts Voice New Hope for Israeli-Palestinian Conflict VOA 29 Jun 2009
- UN probe wraps up public hearings in Gaza UN News Centre 29 Jun 2009
- SOMALIA: Conflict timeline from 2000 IRIN 29 Jun 2009
- Fears Of New Russia-Georgia Conflict RFE/RL 29 Jun 2009
- UN mission to withdraw from Abkhazia RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2009
Current Operations
- Afghanistan Fighting Kills 2 US Soldiers, 30 Militants VOA 04 Jul 2009
- US Offensive in S Afghanistan Puts Pakistani Military on Alert VOA 04 Jul 2009 -- There is concern in Pakistan that fleeing Afghan insurgents will cross the porous border, putting more pressure on the army as it wages its own campaign to rid Pakistan of Islamic extremists.
- Marines, Afghans Establish Bases in Helmand AFPS 03 Jul 2009
- US Marines Suffer First Casualties in Offensive VOA 03 Jul 2009
- US Soldier Believed Captured in Afghanistan VOA 02 Jul 2009
- Marines launch Operation Khanjar USMC News 02 Jul 2009
- US, Afghan Forces Launch Major Offensive RFE/RL 02 Jul 2009
- Massive US Offensive Targets Taliban VOA 02 Jul 2009
- Forces Capture Suspected Senior Terrorist in Iraq AFPS 02 Jul 2009
- Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Gen. Ray Odierno 30 Jun 2009
- Security Agreement Implementation Announced DoD 30 Jun 2009 -- DoD announced that U.S. combat forces have left Iraqi cities, villages & localities
- USAFCENT Jun 30 airpower summary AFNS 01 Jul 2009
- Iran Reduces Role in Iraq, But Still Having Impact VOA 01 Jul 2009
- US General: Withdrawal Complete from Iraqi Cities VOA 30 Jun 2009
- Iraq Takes Control of Cities and Towns VOA 30 Jun 2009
- USAFCENT Jun 29 airpower summary AFNS 30 Jun 2009
- Forces in Iraq Detain Suspected Terrorists AFPS 30 Jun 2009
- Forces Target Terrorist Networks in Afghanistan AFPS 30 Jun 2009
- Air Strikes in Afghanistan Kill 12 Militants VOA 30 Jun 2009
- Militants in Pakistan Abandon Truce VOA 30 Jun 2009
- Iraq Ops Update AFPS 29 Jun 2009
- Afghanistan Ops Update AFPS 29 Jun 2009
- Afghan Air Corps Returns Mi-35 Helicopters to Flight AFPS 29 Jun 2009
- Russia ready for more NATO cargo transits RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2009
Other News
- UN Chief Rebukes Burma's Leaders VOA 04 Jul 2009
- OAS to Vote on Suspending Honduras VOA 04 Jul 2009
- Syria Extends Informal Invitation to Obama VOA 03 Jul 2009
- Iran's Ultra-Conservatives May See Chance To Revive Revolution RFE/RL 03 Jul 2009
- Iran Pursuing Doctor Who Helped Neda RFE/RL 03 Jul 2009
- EU Recalls Iranian Envoys in British Embassy Dispute VOA 03 Jul 2009
- US Conservatives Support Ouster of Honduran Pres VOA 03 Jul 2009
- EU nations withdraw ambassadors over Honduras coup RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009
- Poll Gives Netanyahu Positive Marks Despite Rift with US VOA 03 Jul 2009
- FBI Releases Details of Talks with Saddam Hussein VOA 02 Jul 2009
- Hints Of Early Stages Of Iranian Power Struggle RFE/RL 02 Jul 2009
- Britain Replaces US as Favorite Target of Iran VOA 02 Jul 2009
- Russia opposes sanctions against Iran over crackdown RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2009
- US Puts Honduras Aid on Hold Following Coup VOA 02 Jul 2009
- New Honduran Government Defies OAS Ultimatum VOA 02 Jul 2009
- AU Summit Stumbles over Gadhafi Proposal VOA 02 Jul 2009
- Is the G8 Still Relevant? VOA 02 Jul 2009
- Iran Using Britain as Scapegoat for Political Unrest VOA 01 Jul 2009
- Former Iranian President: Election 'Coup' VOA 01 Jul 2009
- Iran's Reformist Leader Calls Election Illegitimate VOA 01 Jul 2009
- Iraqi Oil Auction Flops As Companies Stay Aloof RFE/RL 01 Jul 2009
- Honduras Defies Demands to Restore President VOA 01 Jul 2009
- OAS Issues Ultimatum to Honduras VOA 01 Jul 2009
- Swedes Launch EU Presidency With Plea To Iran RFE/RL 01 Jul 2009
- Japan's Korean Community Split on Politics VOA 01 Jul 2009
- Controversy, Possible Breakthrough Mark AU Summit VOA 01 Jul 2009
- Iraqi Oil Auction Draws Strong Foreign Interest RFE/RL 30 Jun 2009
- UN GA condemns coup in Honduras UN News Centre 30 Jun 2009
- Ousted Honduran President Plans Return VOA 30 Jun 2009
