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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 11 Jun 2009 [PDF]
• Iraqi, U.S. Forces Detain Three in Northern Iraq AFPS 11 Jun 2009 -- Iraqi and US forces arrested people suspected of emplacing roadside bombs and coordinating attacks against coalition forces.
• MC-12 flies first combat mission AFNS 11 Jun 2009 -- The Air Force's newest intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft flew its first combat sortie June 10 over Iraq.
• MC-12 joins the fight in Iraq AFNS 11 Jun 2009 -- The Air Force's new MC-12 Liberty aircraft arrived June 8 to Joint Base Balad.
• Engineers ready to deploy to Iraq Army News 11 Jun 2009 -- 37th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne) held deployment ceremony for the battalion's year-long mission overseas.
• 60 militants killed, over 20 injured in Afghan operation RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Around 60 Taliban militants were killed and more than 20 injured in Afghanistan in operations conducted by ANA and ISAF.
• Warlord Targeted in Afghan Strike May Have Survived, Officials Say AFPS 11 Jun 2009 -- An Afghan warlord and Taliban commander believed to have been killed in a June 9 air strike may have survived the attack.
• Estonia to send additional peacekeeping unit to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Estonian lawmakers have decided to send an additional contingent of peacekeepers to Afghanistan.
• Kyrgyz communists urge US base shutdown amid reports of delay RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Communists in Kyrgyzstan called for the swift closure of US airbase amid reports the decision could be revoked.
• Obama Asks Kyrgyzstan To Expand Cooperation RFE/RL 11 Jun 2009 -- US President Obama has written a letter to the Kyrgyz government, expressing his hope for further cooperation between the two nations.
• AFGHANISTAN: Bumper wheat harvest to reduce food insecurity? IRIN 11 Jun 2009 -- An expected bumper wheat harvest should reduce widespread food insecurity and bring down food prices in Afghanistan, according to officials.
• Afghan Violence Hit New Peak Last Week, Says US Commander VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- CENTCOM Commander: Violence in Afghanistan last week reached the highest level since 2001.
• US Commander Wants Civilian-Military Approach in Afghanistan VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Commander of US forces in the Middle East and South Asia: Last week was the most violent in Afghanistan since 2001.
• Iraq Counterinsurgency Lessons Apply to Afghanistan, Petraeus Says AFPS 11 Jun 2009 -- US approaching Afghanistan armed with counterinsurgency lessons gleaned from Iraq.
• Gates Says New Command in Afghanistan Will Look to NATO AFPS 11 Jun 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates: New command set for Afghanistan will allow the commander to concentrate on day-to-day events.
• Gates to Press NATO Allies for More Support in Afghanistan VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- US Defense Secretary Gates in 2-day NATO meeting that will focus, in part, on the multi-national effort to battle forces in Afghanistan.
• US House Approves Pakistan Aid Measure VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- The House of Representatives has approved President Obama's request for a sharp increase in economic and military assistance to Pakistan.
• U.S. Delivers Helicopters to Support Pakistani Military AFPS 11 Jun 2009 -- US delivered 4 Mi-17 cargo helicopters to the Pakistani army to support Pakistan’s counterinsurgency as well as humanitarian efforts.
• Petraeus Praises Pakistani Operations Against Insurgents AFPS 11 Jun 2009 -- Commander of US Central Command praised the Pakistani army for operations it is waging against insurgents.
• Pakistan Military Denies New War Front in Waziristan VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Pakistan's military: Clashes in areas bordering North and South Waziristan do not yet represent the opening of a new war front.
• Upto 800 militants planning attacks in Pakistan's northwest: army IRNA 11 Jun 2009 -- Militants gathered in an area near North Waziristan tribal region and are planning attacks in North West Frontier Province.
• 2 UN workers killed in Pakistan hotel bomb attack as death toll rise IRNA 11 Jun 2009 -- UN: Has lost of its members in deadly bomb attack on a 5-star hotel in northwestern Pakistan.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Russia will not make its soil available for U.S. missile defenses RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Russia will not make its territory available for the deployment of US missile defense elements.
• Senate Confirms McChrystal, Stavridis, Fraser Nominations AFPS 11 Jun 2009 -- Senate confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal to receive his fourth star and serve as commander of US Forces Afghanistan and the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force.
• Army Releases May Suicide Data DoD 11 Jun 2009 -- The Army released suicide data for the month of May today, reporting one confirmed suicide and 16 potential suicides among active duty soldiers
• Army's New Ground Combat Vehicle Development Underway DoD 11 Jun 2009 -- The Army announced today Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli will host a workshop June 15, 2009 to bring together knowledgeable individuals to offer information and opinions on a way ahead for the Army to develop a new ground combat vehicle/li>
• Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 53 Change of Command Navy NewsStand 11 Jun 2009 -- Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 53 held a change of command ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base June 6.
• Air Force official discusses 21st century ISR challenges AFNS 11 Jun 2009 -- In an environment marked by ever-increasing threats, Airmen must enhance focus on information gathering and sharing.
• Bright Future Seen for Missile Launch System Army News 11 Jun 2009 -- The Non-Line of Sight-Launch System provides networked, responsive, platform independent and rapidly deployable precision strike capability.
• Army's New Ground Combat Vehicle Development Underway Army News 11 Jun 2009 -- Army announced today Army Vice Chief of Staff will host a workshop on a way ahead for the Army to develop a new ground combat vehicle.
• Mine Countermeasures Class Moves out West, Gets New Headquarters Navy NewsStand 11 Jun 2009 -- Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the renovated headquarters for Mine Countermeasures Class Squadron.
• 3rd ID Soldiers Receive Validation Before Deployment Army News 11 Jun 2009 -- Al Mawlood proud to work with the 3rd Infantry Division as an Iraqi linguist during training exercises to prepare Soldiers for deployment.
• Squad-sized 'Super Units' May Best Confront Hybrid Warfare, Leaders Say AFPS 11 Jun 2009 -- US military is studying how to improve smaller-unit capabilities to better confront enemies.
• Falcon Focus: 3rd CAB Vipers Train Multi-Ship Missions Army News 11 Jun 2009 -- Finding organization in the midst of what seems like chaos was one of the many goals of Task Force Viper during their 2 weeks of Falcon Focus at Camp McGregor.
• NTC and Green Flag West provide joint air attack team training Army News 11 Jun 2009 -- Army and Air Force working closely together to prepare personnel for the rigors of combat in irregular warfare environments, according to senior leaders at NTC.
• 71st Chemical Team Gives Pacific New Capability Army News 11 Jun 2009 -- Under relentless Hawaiian sun, CBRN Soldiers of 3rd Platoon, 71st Chemical Company set forth on a historical journey.
• CBRN Training Tests Soldiers' Confidence in Gear Army News 11 Jun 2009 -- CBRN training is one of those essential, life-saving skills that 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers maintain through annual certification.
• Maintainers keep F-22s ready in Guam AFNS 11 Jun 2009 -- Team of maintenance personnel are working to support F-22 Raptors deployed as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Packages.
• Recovery Act Contract to Repair Water Main at Air Ground Combat Center Navy NewsStand 11 Jun 2009 -- NAVFAC Southwest awarded EPC Corporation of Glendale, Ariz. contract to repair a water main at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center.
• Navy Makes Decision on Cherry Point Range Complex Navy NewsStand 11 Jun 2009 -- The assistant secretary of the Navy for installations and environment has signed the record of decision for the Navy Cherry Point Range Complex EIS/OEIS.
• Navy Makes Decision Virginia Capes Range Complex Navy NewsStand 11 Jun 2009 -- The assistant secretary of the Navy for installations and environment signed the record of decision for the Virginia Capes Range Complex EIS/OEIS.
• Navy Makes Decision on Jacksonville Range Complex Navy NewsStand 11 Jun 2009 -- The assistant secretary of the Navy for installations and environment signed the record of decision for the Jacksonville Range Complex EIS/OEIS.
• Army Releases May Suicide Data Army News 11 Jun 2009 -- The Army released suicide data for the month of May today, reporting one confirmed suicide and 16 potential suicides among active duty Soldiers.
• Evidence of Mine Field Discovered During Baltic Operations Exercise Navy NewsStand 11 Jun 2009 -- A Swedish Navy ship operating in the Baltic Sea June 10 discovered evidence of a mine line while participating in Baltic Operations exercise 2009.
• Singapore, U.S. Navies Renew Ties as CARAT Begins Navy NewsStand 11 Jun 2009 -- The second phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2009 kicked off in Singapore with an opening ceremony at Changi Naval Base June 8.
• Medvedev backs co-production of Russian arms with other countries RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Russian president threw support behind joint development and production of military products with other countries.
• Expansion of SCO will be a long and complicated process RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will be a long and relatively complicated process.
• Wreckage of IAF cargo plane recovered, 13 defense officials killed IRNA 11 Jun 2009 -- Army and paramilitary rescue teams recovered the wreckage of an Indian Air Force cargo plane.
• French submarine searches for Air France black box in Atlantic RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- French nuclear-powered submarine arrived in the area of the Atlantic where an Air France plane crashed last week.
• Ukrainian President Considers Nominees For Defense RFE/RL 11 Jun 2009 -- Ukrainian President Yushchenko is considering 2 candidates for the vacant defense minister's post.
• Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 11 Jun 2009
• Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton aboard Air Force One en route Green Bay WI 6/11/09 The White House 11 Jun 2009

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for June 11, 2009
• Boeing Receives US Air Force A-10 Sustainment and Integration Contract Boeing 11 Jun 2009 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a four-year U.S. Air Force contract to sustain the A-10 Thunderbolt II weapon system and integrate current and future upgrades into the aircraft's avionics, mechanical and structural systems
• Northrop Grumman Awarded In-Service Support Contract for Type 45 Integrated Platform Management System Reference Set Northrop Grumman 11 Jun 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been awarded a contract to provide technical support services for the integrated platform management systems (IPMS) installed in the Royal Navy's new Type 45 destroyers
• Thales Australia team set to respond to Protected Mobility Vehicle – Light RFP Thales 11 Jun 2009 -- Thales Australia today welcomed the release of a Request for Proposal by the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, the Hon. Greg Combet, for the supply of Australian designed and manufactured prototype vehicles for the Protected Mobility Vehicle – Light (PMV-L) requirement for the LAND 121 Phase 4 program.

Other Conflicts

• US Mideast Peace Envoy Visits Egypt, Jordan VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- US envoy to the Middle East Mitchell met with top Egyptian officials to discuss prospects for resuming Arab-Israeli peace talks.
• Crucial for Sri Lankan Government to honour its promises, says Ban UN News Centre 11 Jun 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban reiterated how important it is for the Sri Lankan Government to follow up on the commitments it made after ending its military operation against Tamil rebels.
• SRI LANKA: "Too many people" at huge IDP camp - UN IRIN 11 Jun 2009 -- Conditions at a huge government-run camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sri Lanka are still unsatisfactory, the UN’s top official in the country told IRIN, despite some improvements.
• Israel limits military ties with Georgia due to 'Russian pressure' RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Israel is limiting its cooperation with Georgia on military and technical issues due to pressure from Russia.
• Blasts Near Georgian-Abkhaz Border Halt Rail Traffic RFE/RL 11 Jun 2009 -- Explosions in the western Georgian city of Zugdidi overnight have halted trains on the Zugdidi-Tbilisi railway.
• US Leaves Decision on Restarting Peace Dialogue up to India and Pakistan VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Indian PM Singh and other key members of his new Cabinet have concluded meetings with a high-ranking American envoy.
• Increased violence could derail peace process in Nepal, UN cautions UN News Centre 11 Jun 2009 -- UN human rights office in Nepal expressed its concern that increased violence could jeopardize the peace process.
• Gates Urges Orderly Reduction in NATO's Kosovo Force AFPS 11 Jun 2009 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates urged that the reduction take place as an organized process.
• NATO Defense Ministers Approve Troop Cut in Kosovo VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization says it plans to withdraw about a third of its force in Kosovo by next year because the security situation has improved.
• NATO members agree to slash Kosovo contingent to 10,000 RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- NATO defense ministers have agreed to cut the alliance's peacekeeping contingent in Kosovo to 10,000 troops.
• NATO announces partial withdrawal from Kosovo IRNA 11 Jun 2009 -- NATO defense ministers gave green light on Thursday for a partial pull-out part of its 14,000-strong military force in Kosovo.
• Sudan Denies Some Expelled NGOs Returning VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Sudan denying UN claims that some aid groups that were expelled from the country in March are being allowed to return by making slight organizational name changes.
• NIGERIA: Toll on civilians still unclear in Delta IRIN 11 Jun 2009 -- With access to Nigeria's Delta creeks still restricted, the extent of the impact of military operations on Delta residents remains unclear, say rescue workers.

News Reports

• Iraq Clears 5 US Contractors in Killing of American Businessman VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Iraqi authorities: US contractors detained in connection with the killing of a businessman have been cleared of his death.
• Iraq Releases Detained American Contractor VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- US Embassy officials: Iraq has released one of 5 American contractors detained during an investigation into murder of another American.
• Iran's Economy Looms Large As Voters Choose Next President RFE/RL 11 Jun 2009 -- As campaigning in Iran's presidential election officially came to an end, its tone grew increasingly sharp.
• Iran's Presidential Vote Is Free, Fair Only On The Surface RFE/RL 11 Jun 2009 -- It looks like an election in the West, with all the trappings.
• Iran's Bitter Presidential Campaign Ends VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- The Iranian capital was quiet after weeks of frenzied campaigning ended ahead of Friday's presidential election.
• Ahmadinejad Cites Corruption Watchdog's Use Of 'Zionists' RFE/RL 11 Jun 2009 -- President Ahmadinejad criticized his rivals for citing reports by Transparency International to indicate "hike in corruption."
• Mousavi 'has upper hand' in Iranian elections - U.S. expert RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Iran's presidential election will be close, but the race favors the incumbent's main opponent.
• Moussavi: I have come to end era of telling lies, making files IRNA 11 Jun 2009 -- Moussavi: "I have come to put an end to era of the liar and file maker government."
• Karroubi: I am capable of ruling the country IRNA 11 Jun 2009 -- Karroubi: "I am a manager who is capable of ruling the country and blocking the path for infiltration of the enemy."
• Lebanon Election Could Boost Middle East Peace Efforts VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- A pro-Western coalition won the recent parliamentary elections in Lebanon, which analysts say could enhance U.S. peace efforts in the region and deal a serious blow to Iranian-backed Hezbollah.
• CDC Press Conference on Investigation of Human Cases of Novel Influenza A H1N1 CDC 11 Jun 2009
• Statements by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano on WHO Decision to Declare Novel H1N1 Virus Outbreak a Pandemic CDC 11 Jun 2009
• World now at the start of 2009 influenza pandemic UN WHO 10 Jun 2009
• Measures Taken against A/H1N1 Virus KCNA 11 Jun 2009 -- The DPRK is taking thorough measures to prevent A/H1N1 influenza from coming into the country.
• Health Officials in US Monitor Spread of A-H1N1 Swine Flu Virus VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- New A-H1N1 swine flu virus continues to spread worldwide.
• Russia's top doctor seeks to calm swine flu pandemic fears RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Russia's chief doctor: Flu could be treated as normal seasonal influenza despite the WHO's classification.
• Ban stresses preparedness as UN declares global flu pandemic UN News Centre 11 Jun 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban cautioned against undue alarm while stressing the need for preparedness.
• World facing global A(H1N1) flu pandemic, announces UN health agency UN News Centre 11 Jun 2009 -- A(H1N1) influenza outbreak officially reached global pandemic levels.
• GLOBAL: Swine flu declared a pandemic IRIN 11 Jun 2009 -- In 3 months, the world has watched what seemed to be a localized flu outbreak in Mexico be declared pandemic.
• World Health Organization declares swine flu pandemic RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- WHO declared its first flu pandemic of the 21st century following an emergency meeting.
• WHO Raises Swine Flu Alert to Highest Level VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- WHO declared swine flu as the first international pandemic of the century on Thursday and urged nations to step up the fight against the virus.
• WHO Declares Influenza Pandemic VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- WHO has declared an influenza pandemic for the first time in more than 40 years, as the H1N1 swine flu continues to spread worldwide.
• WHO Expected to Declare Swine Flu Pandemic VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- WHO is expected to declare the H1N1 Swine Flu a pandemic, following an emergency meeting of health officials from around the world.
• Hong Kong Closes Schools After Surge in Swine Flu Cases VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Hong Kong has closed schools Thursday after the discovery of the city's first cluster of swine flu infections.
• French President: Burma Blocks Call to Detained Opposition Leader VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he tried to telephone Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi but was prevented by Burma's military government.
• Holocaust Museum Shooter to Face Murder Charge VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Law enforcement officials: Suspect in the fatal shooting at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum will be charged with murder.
• Obama 'shocked' over Holocaust Museum shooting RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- US President Obama has expressed shock and sadness over shooting at the Washington Holocaust Memorial Museum.
• Holocaust Museum Attacker in Critical Condition VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Police are describing the elderly gunman who opened fire at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum as a "hard-core" white supremacist.
• Libya's Gadhafi Lashes Out at US VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi has lashed out at the United States by likening the 1986 U.S. Strikes on Libya to Osama bin Laden's terror attacks on the United States in 2001.
• Libya's Qaddafi criticizes terrorism, slams U.S. policies RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Libyan leader Qaddafi used an official visit to Italy to speak out against terrorism and blast US foreign policy.
• Russia says Japan's bill on Southern Kurils 'unacceptable' RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday a bill on the return of the disputed Southern Kuril Islands going through the Japanese parliament was "inappropriate and unacceptable."
• Guinea Military Ruler Says Vote Will Not Be Delayed VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Guinea's military leader said he will not delay legislative and presidential elections scheduled for later this year, despite calls by other army leaders to postpone that vote.
• AFRICA: Improved infrastructure key to slum upgrading - UN official IRIN 11 Jun 2009 -- To successfully upgrade existing slums and prevent more from springing up, countries in the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) regions must convince their governments to allocate more resources to urban infrastructure, services and capacity-building activities, a senior UN official has said.
• Bosnian TV Airs Video of Fugitive War Crimes Suspect VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Bosnian television has aired video of fugitive war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic moving about freely with family members.
• UAE has not confirmed Yamadayev death - Russian presidential envoy RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Moscow has not received documentation from the United Arab Emirates confirming the death of Sulim Yamadayev.