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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 30 Jan 2009 [PDF]
• Jan. 29 airpower summary: A-10s relieve friendly forces AFNS 30 Jan 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
• Iraqi, U.S. Soldiers Detain Suspects, Find Weapons AFPS 30 Jan 2009 -- Iraqi security forces, aided by their US partners, detained suspected criminals, seized illegal weapons and found and destroyed a "sticky bomb."
• Iraqi Air Force Demonstrates Surveillance Capabilities for Elections AFPS 30 Jan 2009 -- Iraqi air force demonstrated capability to view polling stations and other critical-incident locations in preparation elections.
• Iraq Steps up Security for Elections, Amid Scattered Violence VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- BUG: the mark does not exist in the description file
• Bomb Kills 3 Iraqi Policemen a Day Before Provincial Elections VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- Iraqi officials say a bomb blast has killed three policemen in central Iraq.
• Coalition Forces Disrupt Kandahar Bomb Network AFPS 30 Jan 2009 -- Coalition forces in Afghanistan killed 4 militants and detained 8 suspects during operations to disrupt Taliban bomb makers.
• Navy Task Force, Partner Nations Deter Pirate Attacks Navy NewsStand 30 Jan 2009 -- Presence of partner nations and task force to reduce the number of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden seem to be working.
• Unmanned Vehicle Contributes to Counterpiracy Operations Navy NewsStand 30 Jan 2009 -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan brings an unmanned aerial vehicle capability to Combined Task Force 151.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Navy Announces Decision on Supplemental NAS North Island Port Facility SEIS Navy NewsStand 30 Jan 2009 -- The Department of the Navy announced Jan. 30 its decision to upgrade the aircraft carrier berthing facilities at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island.
• Carl Vinson Prepares for Homeport Change Navy NewsStand 30 Jan 2009 -- A planning group from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) visited the ship's future homeport of San Diego in January to begin the process of configuring logistics and resources for Sailors and their families who will make the move to the West Coast.
• MCPON Confirms "Performance" as Key to Staying Navy NewsStand 30 Jan 2009 -- The Master Chief Petty Officer on the Navy (MCPON) visited Navy Personnel Command Jan. 27 where he spoke with one of the largest chief petty officer communities in the Navy about senior-enlisted continuation boards.
• U.S., ROK Navies Work Together for Future Transfer Navy NewsStand 30 Jan 2009 -- The Republic of Korea Navy and the US Navy adapted a method to help prepare for operational transfer, scheduled for April 2012.
• Navy Hydrographers Provide Critical Mapping of Ocean Floor Navy NewsStand 30 Jan 2009 -- Advanced ocean-bottom mapping technologies have enhanced the Navy's ability to navigate safely throughout the world.
• Reports Emerge On High-Level U.S.-Iran Talks RFE/RL 30 Jan 2009 -- A meeting apparently took place last year between former US Defense Secretary Perry and adviser to Iran's President.
• Army-issued Body Armor Safe, Effective, Official Says Army Officials AFPS 30 Jan 2009 -- Soldiers should have full confidence in the quality of a particular series of Army-issued body armor plates.
• Upgraded airborne firefighting system approved AFNS 30 Jan 2009 -- A long anticipated upgrade to the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System that's used to battle the nation's wildfires was approved.
• North Korea scraps all military, political deals with South RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- North Korea said on Friday it would scrap all political and military agreements with South Korea, including a non-aggression pact.
• North Korea Cancels All Agreements with South VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- North Korea says it is scrapping all political and military agreements with South Korea.
• Regional Piracy Agreements Signed in Africa VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- The first regional agreement between Arab and African countries on combating piracy has been signed in Djibouti.
• Russian Navy dismisses foreign base rumors RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- Media rumors concerning the possible deployment of a Russian naval base in Yemen are false.
• Pakistan, Afghanistan Back Development As Counterterror Strategy RFE/RL 30 Jan 2009 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan have different views of how to combat extremism, but their approaches may be growing closer.
• Russia must not get involved in fight against Taliban - MP RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- Russia should avoid getting involved in fight between Afghan government and Taliban, but strengthen influence in Central Asia.
• IRIAF manufactures Iran's first radar-evading fighter plane IRNA 30 Jan 2009 -- Prototype of first Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force radar evading fighter jet was test-flied Friday, according to IRIAF.
• China to hold frugal 60th anniversary parade RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- As the global financial crisis grows, China plans to mark its 60th anniversary of communist rule with a frugal military parade.
• Fidel Castro demands unconditional return of Guantanamo RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro demanded the United States unconditionally return the Guantanamo Bay military base.
• UK should take lead on nuclear disarmament, says former Nato commander IRNA 30 Jan 2009 -- The British government should take a lead on nuclear disarmament by giving up its Trident weapons system.
• Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 30 Jan 2009
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs The White House 30 Jan 2009

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for January 30, 2009
• General Dynamics NASSCO Awarded $35 Million for Modernization and Maintenance of U.S. Navy Amphibious Ships General Dynamics 30 Jan 2009 -- General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded two contracts totaling $34.6 million by the U.S. Navy to modernize the amphibious assault ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and maintain the amphibious transport dock ship USS Dubuque (LPD 8).
• U.S. Navy Retires Last Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking From Fleet Service; Carrier-Based Multi-Mission Aircraft Completes 35-Year Career Lockheed Martin 30 Jan 2009 -- The U.S. Navy retired the last Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] S-3 Viking from fleet service in ceremonies here this morning, closing out the aircraft’s distinguished 35-year Naval career.
• Northrop Grumman Delivers 400th Fuselage Section for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Northrop Grumman 30 Jan 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has delivered its 400th fuselage section for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, the U.S. Navy's combat-proven multi-role strike fighter.
• Raytheon's Unmanned Ground Control System First to be NATO-Certified Raytheon 30 Jan 2009 -- Raytheon Company achieved another industry first from NATO for the U.S. Navy Tactical Control System. The so-called STANAG (Standardization Agreement) 4586 certification confirms that the TCS is the only unmanned ground control system conforming to the NATO standard.

Other Conflicts

• DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL United Nations 30 Jan 2009
• US Envoy Warns of Setbacks Ahead in Israel Gaza Peace Process VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- President Obama's new special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell warned there will be setbacks in the effort to bring peace in Gaza.
• Israel to continue targeted strikes on Gaza despite truce RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- Israeli troops will continue pinpoint strikes on militant groups and their infrastructure in Gaza despite truce.
• Obama Authorizes $20 Million in Aid to Gaza Palestinians VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- A US official says President Barack Obama has authorized more aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
• Israel blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza, says EC Spokesman IRNA 30 Jan 2009 -- Senior EC official: His organisation cannot help reconstruct Gaza infrastructure because of Israeli pressures.
• SRI LANKA: Civilians remain at risk in heavy fighting IRIN 30 Jan 2009 -- Intense fighting in northern Sri Lanka continues to threaten civilian lives, the UN warned on 30 January.
• Georgian Official Hopes Next PACE Resolution Will Be Tougher RFE/RL 30 Jan 2009 -- Georgian Deputy Parliament speaker Machavariani hopes next resolution from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will be stricter.
• Sri Lanka Pledges Safe Passage for Civilians from War Zone VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa pledged safe passage for thousands of people trapped by fighting.
• UGANDA: Rebel commander's defection "a boon" to peace IRIN 30 Jan 2009 -- The reported defection of a senior rebel commander could revive hopes of a peaceful end to a regional conflict.
• Chechen separatist leader says open for dialogue RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- Chechen separatist leader Akhmed Zakayev open for dialogue with any party, including Chechnya's government and president.

News Reports

• MADAGASCAR: Empty seats at the negotiation table IRIN 30 Jan 2009 -- After a week of rioting that has left over 80 people dead, Madagascar's President, Marc Ravalomanana, and his rival, Andre Rajoelina, opposition leader and mayor of the capital, Antananarivo, are being urged to settle their differences face to face.
• Obama Administration's Latin America Policy Could Focus on Cuba, Venezuela VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- Experts on Latin America say region is not likely to be a top priority for the Obama administration.
• Pakistan heading towards political crises IRNA 30 Jan 2009 -- Pakistan is seeing heading towards political crises as the major opposition party is asking the people to come to the streets.
• Zimbabwe Opposition Agrees to Unity Government VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change has agreed to join a unity government with President Mugabe next month.
• Somali Lawmakers to Elect a New President Friday VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- Somali parliamentarians are set to elect a new president to replace former President Abdullahi Yusuf.
• Madagascar Opposition Leader Calls for New Government, More Protests VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- The main opposition leader in Madagascar is calling for a transitional government, as higher death tolls of recent unrest are being reported.
• Peres: Israeli, Turkish Ties Will Not Change VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- Israeli President Peres: Heated public spat with Turkey's prime minister was not personal and that ties between the two nations will not change.
• Turkish PM Welcomed Home After Gaza Row VOA 30 Jan 2009 -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been welcomed home by thousands of supporters after his public spat with Israel's president over Israel's recent offensive in Gaza.
• Ingushetia Prepares For Landmark Public Forum RFE/RL 30 Jan 2009 -- Republic of Ingushetia President Yevkurov already facing a serious challenge to his authority from many Ingush.