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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 07 Apr 2006 [PDF]
• DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
• MND-B SERVICE MEMBER DIES
• TASK FORCE BAND OF BROTHERS SOLDIER KILLED
• MARINE KILLED IN AL ANBAR PROVINCE
• MARINE KILLED NEAR AL QAIM
• DoD Identifies Army Casualty
• DoD Identifies Army Casualty
• U.S. Soldiers Find Multiple Weapons Caches Near Baghdad AFPS 07 Apr 2006 -- Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers seized multiple weapons caches south of Baghdad yesterday and April 5.
• Death Toll from Triple Suicide Attacks on Baghdad Shi'ite Mosque Reaches 79 VOA 07 Apr 2006 -- Iraqi police say the death toll from triple suicide blasts at a Shi'ite mosque in Baghdad has reached at least 79 people, with more than 160 others wounded.
• CENTAF releases airpower summary report AFPN 07 Apr 2006 -- Coalition aircraft flew 47 close-air support missions April 6 for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• 2nd Bn., 6th Inf. Regt., boosts security in Operation Scales of Justice Army News 07 Apr 2006 -- A battalion-sized task force of approximately 700 Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, is providing additional security and support in southern Baghdad.
• Fires Bde. builds confidence with M1114 lane training Army News 07 Apr 2006 -- Ask veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and most will agree that going out on a convoy is one of the most dangerous duties deployed Soldiers face.
• Baghdad Shi'ite Mosque Blasts Kill 46, Wound 138 VOA 07 Apr 2006 -- Iraqi police say the death toll from suicide blasts at a Shi'ite mosque in Baghdad has risen to at least 46 people, with 138 others wounded.
• Attacks Kill, Injure Afghans, International Troops RFE/RL 07 Apr 2006 -- Separate attacks in Afghanistan have killed an Afghan civilian and wounded two others, in addition to wounding four German soldiers and three Americans.
• Afghanistan: Confirmation Debate Opens Door For Legislature, Opposition RFE/RL 07 Apr 2006 -- The lower house of the Afghan National Assembly, the People's Council (Wolesi Jirga), began the confirmation debate over President Hamid Karzai's proposed 25-member cabinet on April 4

Defense Policy / Programs

• Navy Designates Next-Generation Zumwalt Destroyer 07 Apr 2006 -- The Navy has announced that the first DD(X) destroyer will be designated DDG 1000. As the lead ship in the class, it will also be named in honor of former Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Elmo R. "Bud" Zumwalt, Jr.
• DoD Releases Selected Acquisition Reports 07 Apr 2006 -- The Department of Defense has released details on major defense acquisition program cost, schedule, and performance changes since the September 2005 reporting period.
• Supplemental Request Funds Iraqi, Afghan Security Forces, Official Says AFPS 07 Apr 2006 -- The U.S. military's fiscal 2006 budget supplemental request contains funds that are important for the continued training and development of Iraqi and Afghan security forces, a senior DoD official said here today.
• US-ROK 1 Team, 1 Fight for RSOI/FE 06 Navy NewsStand 07 Apr 2006 -- Reception, Staging, Onward-Movement and Integration (RSOI) and Foal Eagle (FE) 2006 took place March 25-31 in the Republic of Korea (ROK), giving ships and units of the Forward-Deployed Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) a strong opportunity to interact face-to-face with their Korean counterparts.
• USS Gary, USS McCain Sailors Visit Donghae, Korea Navy NewsStand 07 Apr 2006 -- Sailors began a five-day port visit at the eastern Republic of Korea (ROK) port of Donghae March 20, before taking part in the joint and combined field training exercise Foal Eagle 06.
• Navy Cargo Handlers Complete Final Pre-Deployment Training Navy NewsStand 07 Apr 2006 -- Sailors assigned to Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group Delta (NAVELSG DELTA) completed their final phase of training April 5, at Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown, Cheatham Annex and Fort Eustis before they deploy to provide combat service support as cargo handlers in Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• USS Porter Returns to Black Sea Navy NewsStand 07 Apr 2006 -- For the second time this year, USS Porter (DDG 78) transited through the Turkish Straits in April to engage with Black Sea navies.
• Stennis Hosts Last Viking Carrier Quals Navy NewsStand 07 Apr 2006 -- The last two Category 1 S-3B Viking pilots successfully completed their carrier qualification (CQ) aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in March, marking the last initial CQ in an S-3 aircraft.
• USS Abraham Lincoln Visits Hong Kong Navy NewsStand 07 Apr 2006 -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pulled into Hong Kong April 6, following five weeks of exercises in the Western Pacific.
• Senate Confirms England as Deputy Defense Secretary AFPS 07 Apr 2006 -- The U.S. Senate confirmed Gordon England as the 29th deputy secretary of defense during a Capitol Hill voice vote conducted yesterday, according to a statement from England's office.
• Military Invests in Partner Nations' Contingency Capabilities Washington File 07 Apr 2006 -- Defense Department and State Department officials are promoting the importance of training and equipping allied and friendly military services as part of the war against terrorism and as an effort to prevent conflict before it erupts.
• Vandenberg launches Minuteman III AFPN 07 Apr 2006 -- An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched from Vandenberg today at 6 a.m.
• DoD Reports to Congress on Environmental Progress 07 Apr 2006 -- The Department of Defense recently released its fiscal 2005 Defense Environmental Programs Annual Report to Congress.
• Russia to pull out of An-70 plane production RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2006 -- Russia is withdrawing from a joint program with Ukraine to produce An-70 aircraft, the head of the country's air force said Friday.
• Review of European Security Issues Washington File 07 Apr 2006 -- Islamist 'insurgency' threatens Europe, U.S.; tolerance among Europe's Muslims; Rice visits Germany, France, U.K.; bioterror conference for Europe, Eurasia; Kosovo talks and Serb boycott; Bosnian constitution; disaster planning in Southeast Europe
• State Department Briefing, April 7 Washington File 07 Apr 2006 -- Iraq, Palestinians, Venezuela, Germany, Iran, Cuba, Azerbaijan, United Nations, Peru, Japan
• White House Briefing, April 7 Washington File 07 Apr 2006 -- Economy, Immigration, Leak investigation, India, Terrorist surveillance program, Homeland Security employee allegations, North Korea, Energy, Line-item veto

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for April 7, 2006
• General Dynamics Awarded $45 Million for Joint Biological Point Detection Systems Production and Support General Dynamics 07 Apr 2006 -- The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center has awarded General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products a $45 million contract for production, testing and field support packages for Joint Biological Point Detection Systems (JBPDS). This award modifies an August 2004 contract and brings the total value to date to $136 million. General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).
• Northrop Grumman's Newest Submarine Comes to Life as Crew Moves Aboard Northrop Grumman 07 Apr 2006 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) reached a milestone in the life of the newest Virginia-class submarine, Texas (SSN 775), as the crew began moving aboard and ate the first meal prepared in the ship's galley.
• LOCKHEED MARTIN WINS $408 MILLION SATELLITE SUPPORT CONTRACT Lockheed Martin 07 Apr 2006 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] won a cost plus award contract worth up to $408 million over 10 years to provide a broad array of satellite and missile systems support to the US Air Force.
• Northrop Grumman Signs Hampton Building Lease Northrop Grumman 07 Apr 2006 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) further demonstrated its commitment to the Air and Space Operations Center Weapon Systems Integrator (AOC WSI) program, completing transactions this week to lease office and laboratory space for program personnel.

Other Conflicts

• DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL United Nations 07 Apr 2006
• PRESS CONFERENCE BY UN SPECIAL ADVISER ON PREVENTION OF GENOCIDE United Nations 07 Apr 2006
• Hamas to Consider Two-State Solution with Israel VOA 07 Apr 2006 -- The Islamic militant group Hamas, which took control of the Palestinian Authority last week, says it is prepared to soften its position toward Israel. Israel is skeptical.
• EU Cuts Off Aid to Hamas-Led Government VOA 07 Apr 2006 -- The European Union temporarily cut off Friday direct aid to the Hamas-controlled Palestinian government because of the groups refusal to recognize Israel and renounce violence.
• EU to Suspend Aid to Palestinians VOA 07 Apr 2006 -- A senior British official says the European Union could announce next week a temporary suspension of aid to the Hamas-led Palestinian government because of the Islamic group's refusal to renounce violence and recognize Israel.
• Officials Give Conflicting Accounts of Hamas' Willingness to Discuss Two-State Concept VOA 07 Apr 2006 -- Palestinian officials are giving conflicting accounts about the Hamas-led government's willingness to discuss the concept of a two-state solution with Israel.
• NEPAL: Violence takes toll during Friday demonstrations IRIN 07 Apr 2006 -- Violence took it toll on Friday in several major cities and towns in Nepal during peaceful demonstrations on the second day of a nationwide strike, called by the seven main opposition parties against King Gyanendra, who assumed direct rule in February 2005 after sacking the democratic government.
• Nepal Strike Marked by Street Clashes, Arrests VOA 07 Apr 2006 -- Police and demonstrators have clashed in Nepal on the second day of a general strike, and hundreds of activists have been arrested
• COTE D IVOIRE: AU chairman arrives to kick start talks IRIN 07 Apr 2006 -- African Union Chairman and President of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso arrived in war-divided Cote d'Ivoire's main city Abidjan on Thursday promising to kick-start progress at talks between the five key players this Sunday.
• ERITREA-ETHIOPIA: UNMEE envoy leaves, new force commander appointed IRIN 07 Apr 2006 -- The top United Nations envoy to Ethiopia and Eritrea expressed both regret and determination in his farewell remarks on Thursday.

News Reports

• PRESS CONFERENCE BY OFFICE FOR COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS LAUNCHING APPEAL FOR HORN OF AFRICA United Nations 07 Apr 2006