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Operations

• PENTAGON/TROOPS VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- The Pentagon says several Army ground combat units are poised for deployment abroad but none have yet left the United States
• PENTAGON / MESSAGE VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- Members of the only Air Force unit operating what are essentially flying broadcast stations have been deployed in a move apparently linked to the buildup of U-S forces around Afghanistan.

Defense Policy / Programs

Government Statements and Transcripts

• 11 September 2001: The Response [PDF] 03 Oct. 2001-- House of Commons Reserach Paper 01/72 which examines the reaction within the United States, the United Kingdom and the wider international community to the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. It contains background information on the main suspect, Osama bin Laden, and the al-Qaeda network, and looks in detail at the situation in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the wider region. It also details the military options available and the relevant issues of international law.
• Transcript: Armitage Says "Clear, Compelling Evidence" Leads to Usama bin Laden 03 Oct. 2001-- Pakistan is a fragile political society, and we don't want to burden Pakistan with more than we absolutely need.
• Transcript: Rumsfeld Briefing on Middle East Trip 03 Oct. 2001-- First of all, we haven't announced any operation. As I say, given the circumstances that we have with each country, I've kind of decided that it's best announced by each country, rather than by the United States because at each base, things vary from time to time and there are certain sensitivities
• Text: Treasury's O'Neill Pledges to Shut Down Terrorist Fundraising 03 Oct. 2001-- Government should not be handcuffed in this endeavor. More can usefully be done, and Under Secretary Gurulé is prepared to outline potential additional measures.
• Transcript: State Department Briefing, October 3, 2001 03 Oct. 2001-- Tuesday's briefing
• Transcript: Bush Says Rumsfeld on Information Sharing Mission Overseas 03 Oct. 2001-- Secretary Rumsfeld went over to visit with the leaders of a group of nations to share with them information, to discuss the determination of our nation.
• Fact Sheet: Responding to the September 11 Terrorist Attacks 03 Oct. 2001-- White House fact sheet on response to terrorism
• Transcript: Deputy Secretary of State Armitage on War Against Terrorism 03 Oct. 2001-- "There are many more than two tracks, Mr. King. There are also financial tracks, with which we hope to strangle the financial resources of al-Qaida. There clearly are attempts to divide the Taliban. There are other attempts by many nations to help and assist the opposition, the Northern Alliance. And, finally, there is the pressure brought by the coalition to include the possibility of military pressure. It is a many-track front
• Transcript: DoD News Briefing, Tuesday, October 2, 2001 03 Oct. 2001-- Yesterday, the White House did release some approximate numbers about who we have headed into the region, in theater. And I want to underscore, these numbers are approximate, they are flexible, and they will change
• Excerpt: Boucher Says Afghans Will Decide Future of Afghanistan 03 Oct. 2001-- "The future of Afghanistan, the decision on what kind of government they want to have is for the Afghan people to decide.... We don't believe in nation building. We don't think it's our job to choose other people's leaders,"
• Excerpts: Countries Continue Terrorism Debate at United Nations 03 Oct. 2001-- Without it, countries that have been preyed upon by a global network of terrorism simply cannot cope with the challenge alone.
• Excerpt: Boucher on Rumsfeld's Trip to Gulf, Libya, Britain, Terrorism List 03 Oct. 2001-- The President has made quite clear that countries have a choice. Nations that continue to support terrorism, continue to harbor terrorist groups will be considered hostile
• Title: DEA Administrator Testifies on Taliban and Drug Trafficking 03 Oct. 2001-- Although DEA has no direct evidence to confirm that Bin Laden is involved in the drug trade, the sanctuary enjoyed by Bin Laden is based on the Taliban's support for the drug trade, which is a primary source of income in Afghanistan
• Text: State Dept. Official Sees Heightened Efforts on Nuclear Security 03 Oct. 2001-- Concern regarding terrorism is factored into several IAEA programs, These include four broad categories: (1) promoting physical security and protection of nuclear facilities and nuclear and other radioactive materials; (2) inhibiting the smuggling of nuclear material; (3) safeguarding nuclear material against diversion to nuclear weapons; and (4) promoting nuclear safety.
• Transcript: Qatar "Good Friend of America," Powell Says 03 Oct. 2001-- We are using all the tools available to us: financial tools, law enforcement, intelligence, and the prospect of military operations as well to go after this network.
• Text: Treasury Official on Dismantling Terrorist Financial Networks 03 Oct. 2001-- The Antiterrorism Act provides authority for two additional sanctions programs targeting terrorism. First, prohibiting material support, such as funds, false identifications and safe houses, to designated foreign terrorist organizations. Second prohibiting financial transactions with state sponsors of terrorism.

US Domestic Responses

International Responses

• U-N-AFGHAN ENVOY VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has appointed former Algerian Foreign Minister Lakhdar Brahimi to coordinate all U-N activities in Afghanistan.
• U-N DEBATE / SYRIA VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- Syria's ambassador to the United Nations, Mikhail Wehbe, says the United States does have the right to bring the perpetrators of terrorism to justice -- but should provide proof of guilt.
• FRANCE / RESPONSE VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- Politicking for French legislative and presidential elections had been on hold since the terrorist attacks on Washington and New York. However, that appeared to change today/Wednesday, as a parliamentary debate turned to the appropriate French response to terrorism

Defense Industry

• Boeing Awarded Small Diameter Bomb Contract Boeing 03 Oct 2001 -- To help meet its growing need for an affordable, effective, miniaturized munition, the U.S. Air Force has awarded a two-year, $47 million contract to The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) to begin developing a Small Diameter Bomb system for manned and unmanned aircraft.
• Lockheed Martin Awarded $47 Million Small Diameter Bomb Contract From The Air Force Lockheed Martin 03 Oct 2001 -- Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control was awarded a $47 million contract by the Aeronautical Systems Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. for the Component Advanced Development Phase of the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) program.
• Oshkosh Truck Receives Marine Corps Contract For E-Business Aftermarket Parts Program Oshkosh 03 Oct 2001 -- Oshkosh Truck Corporation [NASDAQ: OTRKB] announced today that it was awarded a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract by the U.S. Marine Corps.
• BAE SYSTEMS develops innovative satellite communications terminal wind shield BAE Systems 03 Oct 2001 -- BAE Systems has developed a revolutionary, self-standing fabric radome with very low operating power requirements to meet the environmental needs of the UK/TSC503 satellite communications programme.

Other Conflicts

• DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL United Nations 03 Oct 2001
• PRESS BRIEFING BY DEPUTY EMERGENCY RELIEF COORDINATOR United Nations 03 Oct 2001

News Reports

• BUSH TERRORISM OVERNIGHTER VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- President Bush holds separate meetings today (Thursday) at the White House with Mexican President Vicente Fox and the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani
• Drug Trade Is Primary Income Source for Taliban, DEA Says USIA 03 Oct. 2001-- No direct links found between bin Laden and drugs
• Rep. Kaptur Stresses Urgency of Food Aid for Afghanistan, Region USIA03 Oct. 2001-- Rep. Marcy Kaptur introduces H. Con. Res. 240 Oct. 2
• BRITAIN / INDIA VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- Indian Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh says his country is providing intelligence information to the United States as its contribution to the global campaign against terrorism
• ECONOMIC PACKAGE VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- Congress and the Bush administration Wednesday were nearing agreement on an emergency spending and tax cut package intended to rebuild economic confidence that has fallen sharply since the September 11th terrorist attacks.
• BUSH / MIDDLE EAST VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- The administration is building an international coalition against terrorism in response to last month's attacks in New York and Washington
• AFGHANISTAN / PAKISTAN VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- U-N officials in Pakistan say food relief convoys have resumed regular service to Afghanistan
• ITALY / AFGHAN KING VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- Italy says Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has invited former Afghan King Mohammad Zahir Shah, who lives in exile in Rome, to send an envoy to Islamabad to discuss the future of Afghanistan
• TERROR DIPLOMACY VOA 03 Oct. 2001--The administration is also stepping up contacts with Afghanistan's exiled king, who could emerge as a key player in the country's future. LI>WALL STREET WRAP VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- U-S stock prices rallied Wednesday, as optimism soared about a government stimulus package for the flagging U-S economy
• HOMELAND SECURITY VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- Security experts are already warning that bolstering homeland security is much easier said than done
• TERRORISM / PHILIPPINES VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- The Philippines, which has pledged to support the U-S campaign against international terrorism, has its own extremist Muslim groups -- some of whom engage in terrorist acts
• NEW ALLIANCES VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- As the United States continues to build a global alliance against terrorism, newspapers in this country are beginning to express some reservations about a few of the component nations
• Is Middle East Peace Still Possible VOA 03 Oct. 2001-- According to two major U-S newspapers, the Bush administration is considering how to revive a comprehensive Middle East peace initiative derailed by last month's terrorist attacks on the United States
• Boeing to Build Third Superbird Satellite for Japan Boeing 03 Oct 2001 -- Boeing Satellite Systems, a unit of The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA), signed a contract on September 28, 2001 with Space Communications Corporation (SCC) of Tokyo, Japan for a Boeing 601 communications satellite.
• Lockheed Martin Chosen By NASA and JPL to Build the 2005 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Lockheed Martin 03 Oct 2001 -- Lockheed Martin Space Systems - Astronautics Operations, headquartered near Denver, Colo., has been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to design and build the next in a series of spacecraft to explore Mars.