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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 4 Aug 2008 [PDF]
• DoD Identifies Army Casualty
• DoD Identifies Army Casualty
• DoD Identifies Army Casualty
• Aug. 3 airpower summary: A-10s provide close-air support AFPN 04 Aug 2008
• Trancript: DoD News Briefing with Col. Martin from Iraq 04 Aug 2008 -- Presenter: Commander, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Col Ted Martin
• Coalition, Iraqi Forces Detain 11, Find Weapons AFPS 4 Aug 2008 -- Coalition and Iraqi forces detained 11 suspected terrorists and found weapons caches.
• UK sending rescue helicopter crews to help troops in Afghanistan IRNA 4 Aug 2008 -- Britain cut the number of helicopter crews for domestic search and rescue operations so they can be sent to help in Afghanistan.
• U.S. Engineers Build New Health Care Facilities in Iraq AFPS 04 Aug 2008 -- The U.S. military is building scores of new medical clinics across Iraq as part of an American-Iraqi partnership to improve health care services for the Iraqi people, U.S. and Iraqi officials said yesterday.
• Brigade Commander Cites 'Phenomenal Progress' in Rashid AFPS 04 Aug 2008 -- Iraqi security forces have made such an improvement that coalition forces in Baghdad's Rashid district are able to turn their attention to rebuilding the area, the commander of the brigade assigned there said today.
• Servicemembers introduce water sanitation to Afghan village AFPN 04 Aug 2008 -- Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team medics here introduced a water sanitation process to village elders July 31 in the Shajoy District of Afghanistan.
• Coalition, Afghan Forces Kill Enemy Fighters, Detain Six Suspects AFPS 4 Aug 2008 -- Coalition and Afghan forces killed enemy fighters, detained six suspects and found weapons.
• Insecurity Increases As Pakistani Army Fights Pro-Taliban Militants RFE/RL 06 Aug 2008 -- Thousands of people are fleeing northwestern Pakistan's Swat Valley as battles between the army and Taliban militants and other insurgents continue to rage.
• National Guard Stands Ready for Tropical Storm Edouard AFPS 04 Aug 2008 -- Up to 1,200 National Guard citizen-soldiers and -airmen stand ready today as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches Texas.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Air Guardsmen train Air Force's airfield operators AFPN 04 Aug 2008 -- Air National Guard officials here said recently that by using their knowledge and resources in airfield operations, they are successfully training the Air Force's next air base managers.
• Deployed Brigade Commander Discusses Deployment, Voting Issues AFPS 04 Aug 2008 -- Some of the soldiers with the 4th Infantry Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team are on their third deployment to Iraq, and the stress is being felt, the brigade commander said today.
• Army fields first Brigade Nonlethal Capability Set Army News 04 Aug 2008 -- Army brigades now have a new set of nonlethal products in their arsenal.
• DoD Activates Defense Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Center 04 Aug 2008 -- The Department of Defense activated the Defense Counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Center today, and simultaneously disestablished the Department's Counterintelligence Field Activity (CIFA).
• 2008 Maintenance Award Winners Announced 04 Aug 2008 -- The Department of Defense today announced the 2008 winners of the Secretary of Defense Maintenance Awards at the depot and field levels
• Mercy Arrives in Papua New Guinea, Continues Pacific Partnership 2008 Navy NewsStand 04 Aug 2008 -- The naval hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrived at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Aug. 4 to provide humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) in a coordinated effort with local and partner nation non-government organizations (NGO) and international militaries.
• Wharf Delta Bulkhead to Undergo Repairs at Naval Station Mayport Navy NewsStand 04 Aug 2008 -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded a $19.3 million contract to American Bridge Company of Tampa, Fla., July 18.
• Seattle Seafair Fleet Week Concludes Navy NewsStand 04 Aug 2008 -- The 59th annual Seattle Seafair Fleet Week came to a close Aug. 4 when two Navy ships departed from Seattle's Pier 90.
• NMCB 74 Conducts Equipment Download After Completing Successful APS Projects Navy NewsStand 04 Aug 2008 -- Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 Det. Rota, conducted an equipment download at the Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota port facilities after completing several projects in Western Africa as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) July 24.
• USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Departs Japan Navy NewsStand 04 Aug 2008 -- Four ships and more than 5,000 Sailors of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 7 departed Japan, July 31 and August 1, after routine port visits marked by numerous displays of good will and community service throughout the country.
• NAVSTA Rota Fitness Center Completes Upgrade Navy NewsStand 04 Aug 2008 -- Naval Station Rota's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) fitness center completed a $130,000 upgrade in new gym facility rehabilitations Aug. 4.
• Russia's Ground Forces get new commander RIA Novosti 4 Aug 2008 -- General Vladimir Boldyrev appointed commander of Russia's Ground Forces.
• Chavez warns U.S. after getting Russian warplanes RIA Novosti 4 Aug 2008 -- President Hugo Chavez: Venezuela had taken delivery of 24 Russian Sukhoi fighter jets, and warned the U.S. Fourth Fleet that his country is ready to defend itself.
• Daily Press Briefing US Dep.t of State 04 Aug 2008
• Press Gaggle by Dana Perino and Dennis Wilder, NSC Senior Director for Asian Affairs The White House 04 Aug 2008

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for August 04, 2008
• ATK Receives $7.6 Million Initial Order From U.S. Army for Tank Ammunition ATK 04 Aug 2008 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) announced today that it has received a $7.6 million initial contract from the U.S. Army for the M1028 120mm Canister Cartridge
• BAE SYSTEMS EXTENDS ROYAL NAVY'S MEDIUM RANGE RADAR CAPABILITY FOR THE NEXT THREE DECADES BAE Systems 04 Aug 2008 -- The ARTISAN 3D radar has been selected by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide the next generation of medium range radars (MRR) for the majority of the current Royal Navy (RN) surface fleet and for the Future Aircraft Carriers (CVF).
• Boeing Submits Combat Aircraft Industrial-Participation Proposal to Indian Government Boeing 04 Aug 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today submitted a comprehensive Industrial Participation (IP) proposal to the government of India in support of the company's Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) offer to the Indian air force of 126 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets.
• EADS Defence & Security to modernise German Armed Forces' and NATO air traffic control systems EADS 04 Aug 2008 -- EADS Defence & Security (DS) will modernize the identification systems of the German Armed Forces and of NATO's early warning aircraft in order to meet the latest air traffic control standards and to increase safety in air traff
• U.S. Coast Guard Commissions First National Security Cutter Equipped With Lockheed Martin Command And Control System Lockheed Martin 04 Aug 2008 -- The U.S. Coast Guard today commissioned its first National Security Cutter, USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750), a 418-foot vessel built by Northrop Grumman and equipped by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] with fully-integrated communications, sensors and electronic systems. Bertholf is the first ship in its class of technologically-advanced, multi-mission cutters.
• DARPA Awards Northrop Grumman Contract to Investigate Ways to Improve Thermal Management of Future Electronics Northrop Grumman 04 Aug 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop and demonstrate an ultra high capacity hybrid thermal ground plane needed to overcome heat-related challenges in semiconductors employed in electronic systems.
• First Northrop Grumman-Built U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) Commissioned in Ship's Homeport of Alameda, Calif. Northrop Grumman 04 Aug 2008 -- Today the Northrop Grumman Corporation-built (NYSE:NOC) National Security Cutter USCGC Bertholf was commissioned on the U.S. Coast Guard's birthday, becoming the service's most capable and technologically-advanced maritime asset in its 218-year existence.
• Raytheon $412 Million AMRAAM Contract Enables Warfighters to Maintain Air Superiority Raytheon 04 Aug 2008 -- The U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a $412 million contract for Lot 22 production and delivery of the AIM-120C7 and AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles.
• US Air Force Awards Raytheon $31.6 Million Contract for Paveway(TM) II Laser Guided Bomb Raytheon 04 Aug 2008 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) was awarded a $31.6 million U.S. Air Force competitive contract for Paveway II laser guided bomb components for fiscal year 2008.
• Thales Underwater Systems celebrates 20th anniversary in Australia Thales 04 Aug 2008 -- Thales Underwater Systems today celebrated the 20th anniversary of sonar and underwater systems design and manufacturing at Rydalmere.

Other Conflicts

• DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL United Nations 04 Aug 2008
• PRESS CONFERENCE BY SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON PROGRAMME OF WORK FOR AUGUST United Nations 04 Aug 2008
• PAKISTAN: Hundreds attempting to flee conflict-hit Swat Valley IRIN 4 Aug 2008.
• Musharraf says foreign hand involved in unrest IRNA 4 Aug 2008 -- President Pervez Musharraf on Monday said that there are proofs of involvement of foreign elements in fueling insurgency in southwestern Pakistan.
• Landmine blast injures eight Pakistani soldier IRNA 4 Aug 2008 -- A landmine blast hit a convoy on Pakistani troops in the country's tribal region on Monday and injured eight soldiers, officials said.
• Russia counts on U.S. help in Georgia-S.Ossetia standoff RIA Novosti 4 Aug 2008 -- Russia counts on the United States to exert a positive influence on Georgia.
• Georgia, South Ossetia Rule Out Talks On Defusing Rising Tensions RFE/RL 04 Aug 2008 -- Over the past four weeks, while international mediators have intensified their efforts to resolve the Abkhaz conflict, at least eight people have been killed in artillery exchanges in Georgia's unrecognized republic of South Ossetia.
• Russian peacekeepers start rotation in Sudan RIA Novosti 4 Aug 2008 -- Russian Air Force personnel will fly to Sudan Monday as part of a scheduled rotation of Russia's contribution to the UN mission in Sudan.
• Top UN envoy calls for Somalis to work together to overcome political crisis UN News 4 Aug 2008 -- The United Nations envoy to Somalia called on the people of the nation to work together to overcome the political problems threatening to unravel a peace deal reached in June.
• More Than 40 Killed in Heavy Sri Lanka Fighting VOA 4 Aug 2008 -- Sri Lankan military officials say heavy fighting in the country's north has killed at least 34 Tamil rebels.
• Analysis: Eritrea's Border Troubles cfr.org 04 Aug 2008 -- "One stupid war is enough," Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi told Newsweek in April 2008, explaining why he doesn't want to war with Eritrea again

News Reports

• Zimbabweans Unsure About Peace Negotiations VOA 4 Aug 2008 -- Zimbabweans cautiously optimistic about the second round of peace negotiations between the ZANU-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change.
• Muddled Israeli Political Picture Could Keep Olmert in Power cfr.org 04 Aug 2008