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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 03 Jun 2009 [PDF]
• DoD News: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
• June 2 airpower summary: KC-135s provide fuel support AFNS 03 Jun 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF troops in Afghanistan during operations.
• 419th CSSB supports security agreement Army News 03 Jun 2009 -- As the US closes combat outposts many Coalition units across Iraq will work harder to deal with increased movement of troops and equipment.
• Iraqi Assistance Group cases colors (Baghdad) MNF-I 03 Jun 2009 -- After more than four years of leading the Iraqi Security Force development line of effort, the Iraqi Assistance Group conducted a casing of colors and patch ceremony on the Joint Visitors Bureau hotel patio, Camp Victory June 3
• UK fails to reach agreement on training Iraq navy IRNA 03 Jun 2009 -- Britain failed to reach agreement with Iraq to enable forces to continue training and support operation after the expiry of combat missions.
• Afghan, Coalition Forces Clash With Enemy Fighters, Detain Suspects AFPS 03 Jun 2009 -- Afghan army commandos, assisted by coalition forces, were attacked during a clearing operation in Kapisa province.
• 82nd Airborne Assumes Command in Eastern Afghanistan AFPS 03 Jun 2009 -- 15 months after transferring authority, the 82nd Airborne Division reassumed command.
• Suicide Blast Kills 5 Afghan Security Guards VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Afghan police: Suicide bomber on a motorbike blew himself, killing 5 security guards who were escorting a NATO convoy.
• Police Make Progress in Southern Afghanistan, U.S. Advisor Says AFPS 03 Jun 2009 -- Afghan National Police still face many challenges, they continue to make progress on a daily basis.
• Russia to send trucks, helicopters to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- Russia plans to deliver Kamaz trucks and Mi-8 helicopters as part of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
• General Cites Importance of Air Power for Afghanistan AFPS 03 Jun 2009 -- Afghan National Army Air Corps is a vital and rapidly growing component of Afghanistan’s security forces.
• Pakistan Military: Swat Offensive to Last Months VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Pakistani military officials: Security has improved in the Swat Valley, it will take more time to completely expel the Taliban.
• PAKISTAN: Separated IDP families - the agony of not knowing IRIN 03 Jun 2009 -- “My wife and I clung onto the back of a truck to get out. At one point our three-year-old son nearly slipped to the ground because we were also trying to manage two other small children and a few small parcels of food and clothing. We would have had no way of picking him up if he had slipped from our arms.”
• Funds needed to reach 2.6 million displaced Pakistanis with food aid, says UN UN News Centre 03 Jun 2009 -- Without the contribution of urgently-needed funds, the United Nations and its partners will only be able to feed the 2.6 million Pakistanis forced to flee clashes between the Government and militants for the next month or two, it was announced today.
• Pakistan to take security anti-militants operation to logical end IRNA 03 Jun 2009 -- Pakistan determined to take the security operation to its logical conclusion.
• Pakistan to allow IDPs return to insurgency-hit Swat by June 17 IRNA 03 Jun 2009 -- Tens of thousands of internally displaced persons to start returning by June 17.

Defense Policy / Programs

• U.S. Nominee For Afghan Command Calls War 'Winnable' RFE/RL 03 Jun 2009 -- US Army general nominated to take over command in Afghanistan told panel that the war can be won.
• British soldiers killed in Afghanistan overtakes Iraq toll IRNA 03 Jun 2009 -- Number of British troops killed in Afghanistan as a result of hostile action has overtaken the 136 combat deaths in Iraq.
• Holbrooke backs anti-militants campaign, says US to provide more aid IRNA 03 Jun 2009 -- Special representative Richard Holbrooke lauded military offensive against militants in Swat.
• Top US Envoy Visits Pakistan to Show Support for Offensive VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- US envoy Holbrooke in Pakistan to assess relief operations for more than 2 million people displaced by offensive against Taliban.
• Pakistan's nuclear security mechanisms are indigenous: spokesman IRNA 03 Jun 2009 -- Pakistan: Nuclear security mechanisms are indigenous, while clarifying country is getting help from friendly countries.
• Yemeni Prisoner at Guantanamo Dies of Apparent Suicide VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- US military: A Yemeni detainee has died in an apparent suicide at the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba.
• Court Sides with Navy A-12 Stealth Attack Aircraft Contract Termination Navy NewsStand 03 Jun 2009 -- US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a judgment upholding the Navy's termination of contract.
• Defense Business Board Announces Schedule of NSPS Review DoD 03 Jun 2009 -- The Defense Business Board's task group created to review the National Security Personnel System announced its schedule of public meetings today
• Kauffman Sailors Assist Belize Community Navy NewsStand 03 Jun 2009 -- Sailors from the guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) participated in community relations (COMREL) projects in Belize City during a port visit May 28.
• Fire Department Performs Confined Space Rescue Drills Navy NewsStand 03 Jun 2009 -- Naval Support Activity (NSA), Naples Fire Department performed a confined space rescue drill at NSA, Naples Capodichino base May 29.
• CTF 63, Sea Logistics Command Europe Changes Hands Navy NewsStand 03 Jun 2009 -- Commander, Task Force (CTF) 63 and Sea Logistics Command Europe (SEALOGEUR) from held a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Capodichino, May 20.
• Humvee still made in America Army News 03 Jun 2009 -- The military's High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle will continue to be made in the United States, by an American-owned company.
• Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft makes first flight AFNS 03 Jun 2009 -- Members of AFRL and Lockheed Martin's famed 'Skunk Works' launched a new era of aircraft manufacturing technology and performance.
• Milestone reached as troops receive 500th M777A2 howitzer Army News 03 Jun 2009 -- Picatinny recently delivered the 500th M777A2 howitzer to U.S. military troops.
• Demonstration to Showcase Life-saving Information-sharing Technologies AFPS 03 Jun 2009 -- Simulated real-time events will put life-saving information-sharing technologies on center stage during demonstration.
• U.S. 3rd Fleet Joins Global Operations Network Navy NewsStand 03 Jun 2009 -- Commander, US 3rd Fleet received official notification of its preliminary accreditation as a maritime operations center.
• GW, CVW-5 Finish COE, Ready for Summer Deployment Navy NewsStand 03 Jun 2009 -- USS George Washington and embarked Carrier Airwing 5 successfully completed combat operations efficiency evaluation.
• Ingraham Successfully Completes INSURV, Comes One Step Closer to Deployment Navy NewsStand 03 Jun 2009 -- USS Ingraham successfully completed its Board of Inspection and Survey.
• 13th MEU Completes ARG/MEU Exercise Navy NewsStand 03 Jun 2009 -- The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed the weeklong ARG/ MEU Exercise.
• Urban Warfare Training at Fort Lee Becomes More Realistic Army News 03 Jun 2009 -- Four-man rifle teams readied themselves to clear a room during a recent morning training mission.
• Joint War Games Test Today's, Tomorrow's Security Challenges AFPS 03 Jun 2009 -- Series of seminar-type, joint-force war games have reached the midway point.
• Air Forces Southern officials commit to 'summer of engagement' AFNS 03 Jun 2009 -- Active-duty, Air Guard and Reserve Airmen from across the Air Force are set to begin a host of missions with the Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) team in South and Central America during the summer months of 2009.
• St. Lucia police team with Airmen during Operation Southern Partner AFNS 03 Jun 2009 -- Members of the Royal St. Lucia police force's special service unit worked with a US Air Force Guardian Angel team.
• Logistics Squadron Delivers New Wave of Support for Hospital Ship Navy NewsStand 03 Jun 2009 -- Navy Fleet Logistics Squadron 58 flew passengers for crew swap aboard hospital ship USNS Comfort.
• Simpson Rescues Stranded Vessel at Sea Navy NewsStand 03 Jun 2009 -- While operating in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) rescued a stranded fishing vessel.
• Russia's Lavrov confirms Russia-NATO council meeting in June RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- Russian FM Lavrov confirmed meeting of the Russia-NATO council at the level of foreign ministers will be held June 27.
• Greece could host Russia-NATO meeting in late June RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- Meeting of the Russia-NATO council at the level of foreign ministers could be held on June 27 on the Greek island of Corfu.
• CIS defense ministers define approaches to military cooperation IRNA 03 Jun 2009 -- Defense ministers of the CIS have defined conceptual approaches to the development of military cooperation up to 2015.
• CSTO to hold large-scale joint military drills in Aug.-Sept. RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- CSTO will conduct joint military exercises in August-September in Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
• Over 40% of Defense Ministry funds go to Navy - Russia's Ivanov RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- More than 40% of Russian Defense Ministry budget spent on Navy, particularly on development of strategic nuclear forces.
• Military personnel recruitment policy laid down CNA 03 Jun 2009 -- Ministry of National Defense devised new recruitment policy under which Taiwan will adopt all-volunteer military service system during peace time.
• Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 03 Jun 2009
• Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Cairo Speech, June 3, 2009 The White House 03 Jun 2009

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for June 03, 2009
• Lockheed Martin To Provide Enhanced Biological Aerosol Warning Systems For Japan Lockheed Martin 03 Jun 2009 -- The Japan Ground Self Defense Force recently exercised an option on an existing contract with Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and its trading partner Itochu, of Tokyo, for the delivery of additional Enhanced Biological Aerosol Warning Systems (EBAWS).
• Lockheed Martin and U.S. Air Force Mark Successful Sniper® ATP Site Activations at A-10C Units Lockheed Martin 03 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and the U.S. Air Force have successfully completed Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) A-10C site activations at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ, and Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany.
• Lockheed Martin Receives $2.1 Billion For Third Lot Of F-35 Low-Rate Production Lockheed Martin 03 Jun 2009 -- The United States Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a $2.1 billion contract modification to produce 17 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters in the third lot of low-rate initial production (LRIP).
• Lockheed Martin Conducts Successful Flight Of AFRL’s Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft Lockheed Martin 03 Jun 2009 -- On Tuesday, June 2, Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) successfully conducted the initial demonstration flight of the Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft (ACCA).
• Thales’s DISCUS sensor and surveillance system selected by Canadian army Thales 03 Jun 2009 -- Thales has been awarded a $12.5 million Persistence Surveillance Towers System contract by the Government of Canada. The Thales Deployable Integrated Sensors for CompoUnd Security (DISCUS) system, will provide the Canadian Army with the ability to protect personnel against improvised explosive devices through the use of persistent wide area observation, detection, identification and monitoring.
• E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Integrated Test Team Recognized for Outstanding Contributions in Aerospace Weapons System Development Northrop Grumman 03 Jun 2009 -- The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Integrated Test Team (ITT) - composed of military, civil service and industry personnel from Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, prime contractor Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and other aerospace industry contractors - has received the Weapons Systems Award from the Order of Daedalians, an organization that has been dedicated to supporting military services and aerospace activities for more than 75 years.
• Northrop Grumman Team Submits Bid to Compete for Navy's CANES Northrop Grumman 03 Jun 2009 -- The team led by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) submitted its bid today for the U.S. Navy's Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services, or CANES. CANES will streamline and update shipboard network systems to improve interoperability and affordability across the fleet.
• Raytheon Awarded $14 Million for Patriot Depot-Level Maintenance Raytheon 03 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded $14.7 million for depot-level maintenance for U.S. Army Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems.
• Raytheon Hyperspectral Imaging Sensor Activated for Year-Long Mission Raytheon 03 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has received confirmation from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory that its hyperspectral imaging sensor known as ARTEMIS has been activated aboard the TacSat-3 spacecraft and is fully functional.
• Boeing Submits CANES C4I Proposal to US Navy Boeing 03 Jun 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] on June 2 submitted its proposal to develop the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) program for the U.S. Navy

Other Conflicts

• DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL United Nations 03 Jun 2009
• West Bank Violence Greets Obama Push for Mideast Peace VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- An explosion of violence between Fatah and Hamas has left at least six people dead in the West Bank.
• What Role Does Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Play In Mending U.S. Ties With Muslim World? RFE/RL 03 Jun 2009 -- When US President Obama delivers speech, many will be listening keenly to hear his thoughts on resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Israel Removes 2 West Bank Roadblocks VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Israeli army has removed two roadblocks in the West Bank, in an effort to ease restrictions on Palestinians in the occupied territory.
• Sri Lanka's Military Parades in Celebration of Defeat of Tamil Rebels VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Sri Lanka's president is calling for national unity, including outreach by Sinhalese to Tamils, as the island nation formally celebrates the end of civil war.
• Former Somali army officers to meet for UN-backed talks in US capital UN News Centre 03 Jun 2009 -- Former senior army officers from Somalia are slated to meet in Washington D.C. tomorrow for United Nations-backed talks aimed at bolstering security institutions in the strife-torn nation.
• Plans to Stabilize Somalia On Course, Says Minister VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Somalia's new administration says it will continue with its national stabilization plan despite intensified attacks by Islamic insurgents.
• Former Somali army officers to meet for UN-backed talks in US capital UN News Centre 03 Jun 2009 -- Former Somali army officers slated to meet in Washington DC tomorrow for UN-backed talks aimed at bolstering security institutions in nation.
• DR Congo police receive UN training ahead of local elections UN News Centre 03 Jun 2009 -- UN has begun training the first of some 75,000 policemen in the DRC in preparation for local elections.
• DRC: Rape cases soar in South Kivu IRIN 03 Jun 2009 -- There has been a marked increase in the number of rape cases being recorded in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) province of South Kivu, where Rwandan Hutu militia attacks against civilians have intensified, according to civil and humanitarian officials.
• UGANDA: Cattle rustling compounds returnees’ woes IRIN 03 Jun 2009 -- Cattle rustling in Kitgum, northern Uganda, has become yet another obstacle to the smooth return of former internally displaced persons (IDPs), resettling their land after years of civil war waged by the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA).
• PKK Cease-Fire a Balancing Act for Turkish Government VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- This week the Kurdish rebel group, the PKK, announced it is extending its cease-fire for a month.

News Reports

• U.S. accidently publishes secret data on nuclear sites RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- US government admitted to accidentally publishing "highly confidential" information on civilian nuclear sites on the internet.
• Arabs More Responsive to President Obama VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- As President Obama prepares to address Muslims around the world, questions about the mood and opinions of Arabs are surfacing.
• Obama's Mideast Tour Highlighted By Key Cairo Address RFE/RL 03 Jun 2009 -- US President Obama arrived in Saudi Arabia for the start of a Middle East and Europe tour.
• Arab World Rolling Out Red Carpet to President Obama VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Top Arab satellite television stations, from North Africa to the Gulf, are devoting a large portion of their coverage to President Barack Obama's visit.
• New Bin Laden Tape Criticizes Obama VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- A new audio tape attributed to al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden is criticizing U.S. President Barack Obama's policies toward Muslim countries.
• Bin Laden criticizes Obama for 'antagonizing Muslims' RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- Al-Qaeda leader Bin Laden has accused US President Barack Obama of inflaming hatred towards the US in the Muslim world.
• Sotomayor Spends Second Consecutive Day Meeting With Lawmakers VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is spending a second day meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
• Venezuela's Chavez accuses CIA of assassination plot RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has alleged that the US Central Intelligence Agency was planning to shoot down his plane.
• US reiterates objections to Cuba's reinstatement in OAS RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- US once again stated its refusal to support reinstating Cuba in the Organization of American States until the communist country conducts democratic reforms.
• Russia says Arctic shelf dispute must be settled by UN RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- A final decision on conflicting territorial claims on the Arctic seabed must be made by the United Nations.
• UN agency urges vigilance as A(H1N1) virus continues to spread UN News Centre 03 Jun 2009 -- Influenza A(H1N1) continuing to spread and UN health agency considering raising pandemic alert level.
• Chile Reports 1st Swine Flu Death in South America VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Officials in Chile: 37-year-old man has died after contracting the A-H1NI flu virus, in what is South America's first death from the new flu strain.
• Saudi Arabia Reports First Case of Swine Flu VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Authorities in Saudi Arabia have confirmed the country's first case of the A-H1N1 swine flu virus.
• Lab officials confirm Airman has H1N1 flu AFNS 03 Jun 2009 -- An active-duty officer from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was diagnosed June 3 as the first case of H1N1 Flu in Wayne County, N.C.
• US Urges China to Openly Examine Tiananmen Square Events VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- US called on China to openly examine the 1989 military crackdown in Tiananmen Square and provide a public accounting of those killed, missing or detained.
• Burmese Court to Hear Appeal from Aung San Suu Kyi VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- A Burmese court has agreed to hear an appeal by lawyers representing pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi about the numbers of witnesses they can call to testify on her behalf.
• India elects first female lower house parliament speaker RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- India's lower house of parliament has for the first time elected a woman as its speaker.
• India's Parliament Chooses First Woman Speaker VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- India's newly-elected parliament has elected its first woman speaker - Meira Kumar.
• Failure To Elect President Sends Moldovan Political Crisis Back To Voters RFE/RL 03 Jun 2009 -- Lawmakers in Moldova have failed for a second time to elect a president to succeed longtime leader Vladimir Voronin.
• Moldova faces new poll after parliament fails to elect president RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- Moldova's new parliament failed to elect a president in the second and final attempt on Wednesday and will face dissolution, paving the way for a new general election.
• Mauritania to Form Transitional Government VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Political and military leaders in Mauritania are expected to sign an agreement creating a transitional government before presidential elections in July.
• Mauritania Postpones Saturday Vote VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Mauritania's military rulers have agreed to postpone Saturday's special presidential election.
• Mauritania Military and Politicians Agree to Postpone Saturday's Election VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Representatives of Mauritania's opposition political parties and the country's military government expected to officially sign an agreement to delay presidential election.
• Brazilian Navy vessel arrives at plane crash area in Atlantic RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- First Brazilian Navy vessel has reached the area of the Atlantic where debris has been found from an Air France plane that went missing.
• French Investigator: Recovery of Air France Flight Recorders in Doubt VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Leading French accident investigator probing the crash of an Air France jetliner not optimistic that search efforts in the south Atlantic will produce the doomed plane's flight recorders.
• Brazil hopes to find Air France jet on ocean floor RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- Brazil's president believes it will be technically possible to find the wreckage of the Air France jet that crashed in the Atlantic earlier this week, and salvage the black box.
• ZIMBABWE: EC funds bring welcome relief IRIN 03 Jun 2009 -- The European Commission (EC) has allocated US$11.3 million in humanitarian aid to help people in Zimbabwe affected by the breakdown of essential health and water services.