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20 January 2009 Military News |
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Current Operations
- Jan. 19 airpower summary: Reapers target enemy forces AFNS 20 Jan 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with Coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
- US General Announces Deals for Supply Routes into Afghanistan VOA 20 Jan 2009 -- US General David Petraeus is visiting Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asian nations for talks on regional security.
- 22 Militants Killed in Afghanistan Coalition Ground, Air Assaults VOA 20 Jan 2009 -- The US military says coalition forces in Afghanistan have killed 22 militants in a series of clashes throughout the country.
- At least 16 militants killed in clashes in Afghanistan RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- At least 16 militants were killed in the Afghan village of Takab during a NATO operation against Taliban militants.
- UK armed forces under 'substantial' strain, says defense secretary IRNA 20 Jan 2009 -- Britain's armed forces are under 'substantial' strain after fighting in two wars.
- British official concedes US drone attacks affects Pakistan IRNA 20 Jan 2009 -- British Defence Secretary Hutton conceded that the continuing US drone attacks in Pakistan having serious negative fallout.
- National Guard Provides Unprecedented Support for Inauguration AFPS 20 Jan 2009 -- During the nation's 56th presidential inauguration today, some 9,300 members of the National Guard will be working to provide transport, traffic control and medical and logistical support, as well as performing in the parade.
Defense Policy / Programs
- President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address The White House 20 Jan 2009
- Analysis: President Obama and the World cfr.org 20 Jan 2009 -- In the view of many analysts, the United States enters 2009 as a power in decline
- Obama Vows Not to Waver in America's Defense AFPS 20 Jan 2009 -- President Obama pledged a "prudent use" of military power toward "ushering in a new era of peace" in his inaugural address.
- Obama to Discuss Iraq, Afghanistan Wednesday VOA 20 Jan 2009 -- President Obama meets with his national security team Wednesday to begin to chart a new US policy toward Iraq and Afghanistan.
- China Calls on Obama to Promote Stronger Military Ties VOA 20 Jan 2009 -- As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take his post, the Chinese Ministry of Defense calls on him to improve military relations.
- Guard Nerve Centers Prove Key to Inaugural, National Missions AFPS 20 Jan 2009 -- When National Guard soldiers and airmen show up, they know they're part of the right unit, in the right place, at the right moment.
- Russia has no alternative to Sevastopol base RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- Establishing naval facilities in foreign countries will not replace Russia's Black Sea Fleet base in Sevastopol.
- India to buy balloon-mounted radars from Israel RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- The Indian Navy is to buy 2 airborne radars from Israel to fill vital gaps in the country's coastal security system.
- S. Korean Puppet Army Plans to Create Apache Unit KCNA 20 Jan 2009 -- The south Korean puppet warmongers are mulling creating an Apache unit.
- Taiwan must not simply consider China as a threat: MAC head CNA 20 Jan 2009 -- Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council Chairwoman Lai: Taiwan should not cut itself off from dealings with China.
- Ministry of Defense to tighten fitness standards for troops CNA 20 Jan 2009 -- The Ministry of Defense announced new physical fitness standards for male and female personnel.
- Student Group Protests University Quota For Militia Members RFE/RL 20 Jan 2009 -- Pro-reform student group, the Office to Foster Unity, protested reports that the Basij militia could be given a quota for universities.
Defense Industry
- Northrop Grumman Transitions Advanced Information Management System to Increase Joint Battlefield Operation Effectiveness Northrop Grumman 20 Jan 2009 -- The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a contract to execute a series of airborne information management demonstrations of the Advanced Information Management System (AIMS).
- Pratt & Whitney-Powered Joint STARS Aircraft Unveiled Pratt & Whitney 20 Jan 2009 -- Pratt & Whitney, in a joint venture with Seven Q Seven (SQS) of San Antonio, Texas, celebrated the roll-out of the re-engined Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) aircraft along with Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force.
- U.S. Army Biometrics Task Force Awards Contract to SAIC SAIC 20 Jan 2009 -- Company to Support the Biometrics Operations and Support Services Unrestricted (BOSS-U) Program
Other Conflicts
- DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL United Nations 20 Jan 2009
- UN Calling for Unfettered Access to Gaza Strip VOA 20 Jan 2009 -- United Nations aid agencies say the level of destruction in the Gaza Strip is overwhelming.
- Ban gets first-hand look at Gaza devastation UN News Centre 20 Jan 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban visited the war-shattered Gaza Strip today to demonstrate solidarity with the population.
- UN's Ban Calls Gaza Suffering 'Heartbreaking' VOA 20 Jan 2009 -- UN Secretary-General Ban demanding full investigation into what he called the "outrageous" bombing of the UN compound in Gaza.
- Arab leaders demand Israel's immediate withdrawal from Gaza RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- The heads of 22 Arab nations demanded on Tuesday the immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip.
- Israel says Hamas must not lead Gaza reconstruction efforts RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- Israeli PM: Hamas should not be allowed to lead reconstruction work in Gaza, devastated by 3 weeks of Israeli operations.
- Russia-S.Ossetia friendship treaty comes into force RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- A friendship and cooperation agreement between Russia and South Ossetia has come into force.
- Congolese displaced by Ugandan rebels will begin receiving aid, UN says UN News Centre 20 Jan 2009 -- Congolese civilians fleeing the Ugandan rebel Lord's Resistance Army are in dire need of food, shelter, medicines, clothes and other aid.
- DRC: Civilians suffer as Uganda takes on LRA IRIN 20 Jan 2009 -- The Ugandan army is leading an operation against Lord's Resistance Army rebels.
- DRC: Hundreds of Rwandan troops to help disarm Hutu rebels IRIN 20 Jan 2009 -- Hundreds of Rwandan troops entered eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to back a DRC operation against Hutu rebels.
News Reports
- Barack Hussein Obama Becomes 44th US President VOA 20 Jan 2009 -- Barack Obama has become the 44th President of the United States, taking the oath of office on the steps of the US Capitol before a crowd of more than one million people.
- Russia, Ukraine Open Gas Valves VOA 20 Jan 2009 -- Russia and Ukraine have resumed the flow of natural gas to Europe, ending a mid-winter standoff that left millions without heat or power.
- Russia, Ukraine unreliable gas suppliers - Czech foreign minister RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- Czech FM: Recent dispute between Russia and Ukraine proved that Moscow and Kiev are unreliable gas suppliers.
- Ukraine to pay average gas price of $228.8/tcm in 2009 - PM RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- Ukraine PM: Kiev would pay in 2009 an average gas price of $228.8 per 1,000 cubic meters.
- Zimbabwe Talks End With No Deal VOA 20 Jan 2009 -- Power-sharing talks have ended in Zimbabwe without agreement between the opposition and President Robert Mugabe.
- South Africans Said to Question Opposition Leader Lekota's Credibility VOA 20 Jan 2009 -- South Africa's opposition Congress of the People is blaming the ruling African National Congress for introducing dictatorship into country's political dynamics.
- ZIMBABWE: Soldiers are the new illegal diamond miners IRIN 20 Jan 2009 -- The vast Chiadzwa diamond fields have come to resemble a military garrison since soldiers evicted scores of illegal miners.
- THAILAND: Government, Army to investigate claims of Rohingya abuse IRIN 20 Jan 2009 -- The head of Thailand's Army told journalists the military was investigating allegations that authorities abused refugees.
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