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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 30 Oct 2008 [PDF]
• Oct. 29 airpower summary: C-130s transport troops, cargo AFPN 30 Oct 2008 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
• Coalition Forces Capture Wanted Men AFPS 30 Oct 2008 -- Coalition forces further debilitated al-Qaida in Iraq networks during operations, capturing 4 wanted men and detaining 6 additional suspects.
• EODMU 11 Platoon Returns After Improving Safety in Iraq Navy Newsstand 30 Oct 2008 -- A platoon from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 returned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Oct. 28.
• Six Dead In Suicide Blast At Afghan Ministry RFE/RL 30 Oct 2008 -- Six people, including a man believed to be the suicide bomber, died in a suicide-bomb attack inside an Afghan ministry building in downtown Kabul
• Syrian Ambassador Criticizes Suspected US Military Raid VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- The Syrian ambassador to the US lashed out at the Bush administration following a deadly suspected US military raid inside Syria.
• Pakistani Troops Capture Suspected Taliban Commander, Kill 5 VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani security officials say they detained a suspected Taliban commander and killed at least 5 other militants.
• Taliban Claims Responsibility for Kabul Suicide Bomb VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- A Taliban suicide bomber attacked Afghanistan's Information Ministry building in Kabul, killing 5 people and wounding more than 20.

Defense Policy / Programs

• US: Time Running Out for Iraqi Security Pact Talks VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- US: Time is fast running out for talks on a security pact that will determine the future of US troops in Iraq.
• Africa Command Headquarters to Remain in Stuttgart AFPS 30 Oct 2008 -- U.S. Africa Command's headquarters will remain in its current location in Stuttgart, Germany, for the foreseeable future.
• Homeland Defense Demands Integrated Efforts, NorthCom Commander Says AFPS 30 Oct 2008 -- US NORTHCOM has moved from a past mixed with tension and friction to an international model of integration.
• Army, National Institute of Mental Health Begin Suicide Study AFPS 30 Oct 2008 -- The Army and the National Institute of Mental Health have begun a research program into suicides and how to prevent them.
• Army looking at testing flexible-display devices Army News 30 Oct 2008 -- The Army is two to three years from field testing communication devices with flexible display screens, said the director of the Flexible Display Center at Arizona University, Dr. Gregory Raupp, in an interview with online journalists Tuesday
• Chief: Dwell time increase will enable Army to balance Army News 30 Oct 2008 -- Soldiers and their families can expect to spend more time together between deployments thanks to continuing success in Iraq and the steady growth of the Army's ranks, the service's top officer said.
• SECNAV Names New Zumwalt-Class Destroyer USS Michael Monsoor US Dept. of Defense 30 Oct 2008 -- Secretary of the Navy, Donald C. Winter announced last night at a Navy SEAL Warrior Fund Benefit Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, the name of the newest Zumwalt-class Destroyer will be USS Michael Monsoor
• New Governance Structure for Next Generation Enterprise Network Created Navy NewsStand 30 Oct 2008 -- The Secretary of the Navy created a new assistant chief of naval operations (ACNO) position Oct. 15 to ensure the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) will be more reliable, secure and responsive to the Department of Navy (DoN) work force.
• Essex Welcomes Republic of the Philippines Contingent on Board Navy NewsStand 30 Oct 2008 -- U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Kristie A. Kenney, and Philippine Marine Corps Deputy Commandant, Brig. Gen. Natalio Ecarma, visited the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) Oct. 26.
• SECNAV Names New Zumwalt-Class Destroyer USS Michael Monsoor Navy Newsstand 30 Oct 2008 -- SECNAV Winter announced name of newest Zumwalt-class Destroyer will be USS Michael Monsoor.
• USS Robert G. Bradley Preps for AFRICOM Deployment Navy Newsstand 30 Oct 2008 -- The guided-missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley bustling with final pre-deployment preparations.
• Essex Completes Amphibious Exercises in the Republic of the Philippines Navy Newsstand 30 Oct 2008 -- Amphibious assault ship USS Essex completed Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercises Oct. 27.
• Japanese Destroyer Gets Ready for Intercept Test MDA 30 Oct 2008 -- The Japanese Ship (JS) CHOKAI (pronounced Choh Kai), (DDG 176) is one step closer toward her anticipated ballistic missile defense intercept flight test next month
• Putin sees larger international role for security group RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- Russia's PM Putin urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to boost cooperation with observers and international organizations.
• Russian Navy to hold exercises in the Mediterranean in November RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- A naval task force from Russia's Northern Fleet to participate in joint drills with the Black Sea Fleet in the Mediterranean.
• Russia to float out new missile frigate in 2011 RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- The first Russian Project 22350 frigate being built at a shipyard in St. Petersburg will be launched in 2011.
• President reaffirms commitment to upholding national sovereignty CNA 30 Oct 2008 -- President Ma reaffirmed commitment to sovereignty, in effort to clarify allegation his administration is tilting toward Beijing.
• Japan plans to discuss WWII treaty with Russia RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- Japan plans to discuss the signing of WWII peace treaty with Russia in early November.
• Putin seeks to further build ties with Iran RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- PM Putin: Russia and Iran must continue to develop bilateral and multilateral projects, and welcomed Iran's contribution to the SCO.
• Iran offers proposals for enhanced ties among SCO members IRNA 30 Oct 2008 -- First VP Davoudi offered major proposals to boost cooperation among the Shanghai Cooperation Organization members.
• Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 30 Oct 2008
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Dana Perino and Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Ed Lazear The White House 30 Oct 2008

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for October 30, 2008
• Boeing Team Awarded AESA Radar Modernization Contract for US Air Force F-15E Boeing 30 Oct 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a $238 million System Development and Demonstration (SDD) contract by the U.S. Air Force to modernize the radar system on F-15E fighter aircraft.
• General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers USNS Amelia Earhart General Dynamics 30 Oct 2008 -- General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), today delivered USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) to the U.S. Navy. The ship is named in honor of the record-setting aviator.
• General Dynamics Receives $10 Million For Submarine Support Work General Dynamics 30 Oct 2008 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $10.2 million modification to an existing contract for submarine modernization and related work at the submarine base in Groton.
• Lockheed Martin Delivers 500th Arrowhead® System To U.S. Army Lockheed Martin 30 Oct 2008 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] marked the delivery of the 500th Arrowhead system to the U.S. Army at a celebration held at its Ocala and Orlando, FL, facilities.
• U.S. Navy, Raytheon Achieve Program Milestone on New Joint Standoff Weapon Variant Raytheon 30 Oct 2008 -- The U.S. Navy and Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) completed a critical design review of the Joint Standoff Weapon C-1, achieving a major program milestone
• Oshkosh Defense Awarded $46 Million Contract for Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements Oshkosh 30 Oct 2008 -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has been awarded a $46 million contract modification with U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) for more than 170 additional Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR) for the U.S. Navy Seabees.
• Thales selected by Royal Norwegian Navy for the delivery of a Mine Counter Measure Software Package Thales 30 Oct 2008 -- After signing a contract for the replacement of the hull-mounted sonar of the Oksoy and Alta-class Mine Counter Measure vessels on 30th March 2007, Thales is now selected by the Royal Norwegian Navy for the delivery of the MCM C2 Software package.
• International experts boost Thales Soldier Systems development and design capability Thales 30 Oct 2008 -- Thales Australia has secured two renowned international experts to work in Australia in the Thales Soldier Systems Development and Support Centre on the design of the next generation Austeyr rifle under the Defence Materiel Organisation's LAND 125 - Lethality project.

Other Conflicts

• DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL United Nations 30 Oct 2008
• International Criminal Court at ‘critical’ stage, its President tells Assembly UN News Centre 30 Oct 2008 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) is at a “critical” juncture, with its success hinging on such factors as guaranteeing its judicial independence and universal ratification, the Court’s President said in New York today.
• Israel Closes Gaza Border After Rocket Attack VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- Israel's defense ministry closed all border crossings with the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, following a suspected militant rocket attack.
• Israel closes Gaza crossings in response to rocket attack RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- Israel closed all crossings with the Gaza Strip following a rocket attack.
• Hamas releases 17 political prisoners in Gaza RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- Hamas has released 17 political prisoners in the Gaza Strip ahead of Palestinian unity talks.
• Hamas Leader Promises to Free Political Prisoners VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- A leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas has promised to release political prisoners as a goodwill gesture.
• UN: Lebanon needs to make more progress on disarming militias UN News 30 Oct 2008 -- UN Envoy: Lebanon has made "no tangible progress" towards disbanding and disarming militias operating on its territory.
• PRESS CONFERENCE ON SITUATION IN EASTERN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO United Nations 30 Oct 2008
• DRC: Government troops "on the rampage" IRIN 30 Oct 2008 -- Government troops went on the rampage overnight in Goma, according to witnesses in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) town, which renegade general Laurent Nkunda has threatened to overrun
• DRC: Many aid agencies quit Goma IRIN 30 Oct 2008 -- Several aid agencies have evacuated their staff from the eastern town of Goma, where an uneasy calm prevailed on 30 October after days of fierce fighting between government troops and those loyal to renegade army commander Laurent Nkunda
• Tense Calm Returns to Eastern Congo City VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- Relative calm returned to Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as rebels positioned outside the city appeared to respect a unilateral cease-fire.
• DR Congo: Security Council welcomes rebel leader's ceasefire announcement UN News 30 Oct 2008 -- UN Security Council welcomed announcement by Laurent Nkunda of an immediate ceasefire in the volatile east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• NEPAL: Rehabilitation of Maoist combatants remains key challenge IRIN 30 Oct 2008 -- Thousands of Maoist soldiers continue to face an uncertain future in UN-supervised cantonments.
• PHILIPPINES: Mindanao conflict undermines education IRIN 30 Oct 2008 -- Thousands of children on the southern island of Mindanao are not attending regular classes due to ongoing clashes between government forces and the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)

News Reports

• Ukrainian president trails 2 main rivals in opinion poll RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- National Institute for Strategic Studies: Ukrainian President Yushchenko would not even make runoff if Ukraine held election.
• Nigerian President Sacks 20 Ministers in Cabinet Reshuffle VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua dismissed 20 cabinet ministers in a government shake-up following growing criticism of government's performance.
• Dalai Lama's Envoys Travel to Beijing for Talks With Chinese Officials VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- Two envoys of the Dalai Lama are traveling to Beijing for talks with Chinese officials on Tibet.
• Bangladesh's Top Court Denies Bail to Ex-PM Hasina VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- Bangladesh's Supreme Court has denied bail to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, threatening her chances of participating in upcoming national elections.