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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 28 Jan 2009 [PDF]
• Jan. 27 airpower summary: B-1Bs provide overwatch AFNS 28 Jan 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
• Coalition Transfers 4,000th Humvee to Iraqi Government AFPS 28 Jan 2009 -- Coalition members transferred the 4,000th armored Humvee to the Iraqi government as part of a program.
• Iraqi Security Forces Prepare for Safe Elections AFPS 28 Jan 2009 -- During the 2005 provincial Iraqi elections, voters had their fingers stained with election ink to prevent them from voting twice.
• Largest Class of Women Graduates from Baghdad Police College AFPS 28 Jan 2009 -- Nearly 500 Iraqi policewomen graduated from the Baghdad Police College, marking the largest female class ever.
• UN hails 'good start' to early voting in provincial elections UN News Centre 28 Jan 2009 -- The top United Nations envoy hailed the orderly beginning country's elections to be held across the country on 31 January.
• Iraqi Officials: Early Voting Goes Smoothly VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- Iraqi officials say the first day of early voting went smoothly in provincial elections that are seen as a key test of Iraq's stability.
• American, British forces hone warfighting skills together AFNS 28 Jan 2009 -- American Airmen and British joint terminal attack controllers and US Army joint fires observers improved their warfighting skills.
• Pakistan says no agreement on U.S drone attacks IRNA 28 Jan 2009 -- Pakistan: There is no agreement with the United States on drone attacks on the country's tribal regions.
• Pakistan Denies US Missile Agreement VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- Pakistan's Foreign Ministry denying it has an understanding with the US for covert missile strikes against suspected terrorists.
• Pakistan says U.S drone attacks violation of country's sovereignty IRNA 28 Jan 2009 -- Attacks by American drones on the Pakistan's tribal regions are violation of the country's sovereignty.
• Pakistani Army Chief Vows to Reclaim Swat from Militants VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- Pakistan's army chief has vowed to restore government authority to the militancy-hit Swat valley.
• Hurricane Hunters take on winter storms AFNS 28 Jan 2009 -- Keesler Air Force Base Airmen and two WC-130J Hurricane Hunter aircraft deployed to Anchorage, Alaska, for a month-long mission.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Clinton: Iran Has 'Clear Opportunity' to Engage with US, Others VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton: Iran has a clear opportunity to engage meaningfully with the US and others in the world community.
• Obama offers thaw in Iran ties IRNA 28 Jan 2009 -- US President Barack Obama said that the new US Administration will seek greater diplomatic engagement with Iran.
• Defense Chief Calls Afghanistan 'Greatest Military Challenge' For U.S. RFE/RL 28 Jan 2009 -- US SecDef Gates: Afghanistan the US' "greatest military challenge" and gives effort against insurgents poor marks.
• Gates Warns of Iranian Influence in Latin America VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- US SecDef Gates is concerned about new activities of Iran in the region.
• Army Command Expands Role in Promoting Stability, Security in Africa AFPS 28 Jan 2009 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force officially has assumed its new role as the Army component for USAFRICOM.
• Kenyan Foreign Minister Shed Light on U.S.-Kenya Piracy Agreement VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- Kenyan FM Wetangula giving details about agreement to detain and prosecute pirates captured by US military.
• Lincoln Creates New Intel Department Navy NewsStand 28 Jan 2009 -- USS Abraham Lincoln became the fifth out of 10 aircraft carriers to add the Intelligence Department to her roster of departments.
• Navy Ready for Future Pacific Pandemics Navy NewsStand 28 Jan 2009 -- The Navy is prepared to deal with pandemic influenza, an epidemic of infectious flu, if an outbreak happens.
• US Says It Would Welcome Russian Missile Restraint VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- US State Department: Russian decision to forego deployment of advanced missiles in Kaliningrad would be a positive development.
• Russia waiting for NATO to explain its stance on Georgia RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russia expects NATO to make clear reasons for position on Georgia before it begins developing intensive cooperation.
• Too soon to implement Iskander plans RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Defense Ministry considers it premature to announce plans on the deployment of Iskander missile systems in the country's Baltic exclave.
• NATO welcomes possible suspension of Russian missile plans RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- NATO would consider the suspension of Russian plans to deploy Iskander missile systems near Poland a "good step."
• Russia Denies Missile Suspension VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- Russian Defense Ministry officials denying Russian news reports of a suspension of plans to deploy missiles in Kaliningrad.
• Russia starts tests of target designator for Iskander missiles RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russia has started testing a new unmanned aerial vehicle to provide target designation for Iskander missile systems.
• Russian strategic bombers fly near Alaska on routine patrol RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- A pair of Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers have carried out a routine patrol flight over the Arctic Ocean off Alaska.
• Another Russian warship may join anti-piracy mission off Somalia RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Admiral Levchenko destroyer will patrol Somali coast after taking part in Russia-Indian naval drills.
• Putin against upping mil. spending to detriment of social programs RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russian PM Putin against increasing military expenditure to the detriment of resolution of social and economic problems.
• Russia delivers Mi-171 helicopters to Iran RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russia has started deliveries of Mi-171 Hip transport helicopters to Iran under a $45 million contract.
• Japan Puts Warships on Notice for Somalia Piracy Deployment VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- Japan has ordered its naval forces to begin preparations to deploy to the waters off Somalia to join combating pirates in the region.
• UN meeting seeks to strengthen battle against pirates UN News Centre 28 Jan 2009 -- Regional States, countries patrolling the pirate-infested waters off Somalia, and United Nations agencies are set to adopt an agreement this week to reinforce the fight.
• Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 28 Jan 2009
• Press Briefing 1/28/09 The White House 28 Jan 2009

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for January 28, 2009
• BAE SYSTEMS AWARDED $120 MILLION TO IMPROVE MILITARY DATA COMMUNICATIONS BAE Systems 28 Jan 2009 -- BAE Systems has received a $120 million contract to equip up to 400 U.S. Air Force ground vehicles with improved voice and data communications
• Next-Generation Longbow UAS Data Link Has Successful First Powered Flight On Apache Block III Lockheed Martin 28 Jan 2009 -- The LONGBOW Limited Liability Company, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and Northrop Grumman [NYSE: NOC], recently marked the successful first powered flight of the LONGBOW Unmanned Aerial Systems Tactical Common Data Link Assembly (UTA) aboard the AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopter.
• U.S. Air Force Awards Northrop Grumman $276 Million Contract for Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft Sustainment Northrop Grumman 28 Jan 2009 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract valued at $276 million for operations and maintenance support of the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance aircraft

Other Conflicts

• DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICES OF THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL AND THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT United Nations 28 Jan 2009
• Israel re-opens crossings to Gaza, but UN stresses need for much greater access UN News Centre 28 Jan 2009 -- Israel reopened crossings into Gaza that it had closed following a bomb attack along the border that killed a soldier, but the UN in Gaza stressed that access remained a problem.
• U.S. urges consolidation of Gaza peace RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Barack Obama's new Middle East envoy called on Wednesday for the strengthening and extension of the current Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
• Israeli Warplanes Strike at Gaza Smuggling Tunnels VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- Israeli warplanes have bombed smuggling tunnels near the Gaza Strip's border with Egypt, following an upsurge in fighting between Israel and Gaza militants.
• Israel strikes Gaza tunnels on Egypt border RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Israeli aircraft on Wednesday struck tunnels used for smuggling goods on border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, Israel's military said.
• Armenia, Azerbaijan to continue Nagorny Karabakh talks RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- The presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed in Zurich on Wednesday to continue talks on the Nagorny Karabakh frozen conflict, a spokesman for the Armenian president said.
• Georgia Agrees To Restrict Troops On Abkhaz, South Ossetia Borders RFE/RL 28 Jan 2009 -- The Georgian Defense Ministry and the EU Monitoring Mission have signed a memorandum that restricts Georgian troop movements.
• Georgia says will not hand over Russian deserter to Moscow RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Georgia has no plans to hand over Russian Army Jr. Sgt. Alexander Glukhov to Moscow.
• India Extracts Sri Lankan Promise to Protect Tamils in Battle Zone VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- India says it has extracted promises from Sri Lanka that the military will do its utmost to ensure the safety of civilians caught in cross-fire.
• Darfur remains tense after recent eruption of fighting, UN reports UN News Centre 28 Jan 2009 -- The security situation remains tense following fighting between various rebel groups and the Government.
• SUDAN: Darfur suffers "worst violence in a year" IRIN 28 Jan 2009 -- The recent aerial bombardment by the Sudanese government and ground offensive against the rebel Justice and Equality Movement marks the worst violence in Darfur in a year.
• Rebel Integration Into Congo Army Fails to Begin VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- Plans to begin integrating rebels from the Democratic Republic of Congo into the army have faltered.
• UN to support joint DR Congo/Rwanda military plan targeting rebels UN News Centre 28 Jan 2009 -- Top UN envoy formally accepted an invitation by the nation's Government to support the operation targeting ethnic Rwandan Hutu militias.
• Uganda Reports Arrest of Rebel Commander VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- State-owned radio in Uganda reports that troops have arrested a top commander of the rebel Lord's Resistance Army.

News Reports

• Iraq, Turkey, Iran Vulnerable To Ethnic Conflict RFE/RL 28 Jan 2009 -- Occasionally, I have heated discussions with my Turkish and Kurdish friends.
• US Considers New Push at UN on Zimbabwe VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- A senior State Department official: Obama administration is considering a new push for action at the United Nations to get democratic change in Zimbabwe.
• Tsvangirai Agrees to Join Zimbabwean Unity Government VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- Zimbabwean leader Morgan Tsvangirai has agreed in principle to forming a unity government.
• Kyrgyz Opposition Fears 'Reasonable Balance' Masks Power Grab RFE/RL 28 Jan 2009 -- The Kyrgyz public has been reminded that while personal interests cannot stand in the way of the greater good, individual voices are an important part of the effort to advance the common motherland.