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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 06 Jul 2009 [PDF]
• July 5 airpower summary: Helicopters rapidly transport patients AFNS 06 Jul 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF troops in Afghanistan during operations.
• Iraqi, Coalition Forces Capture Suspected Terrorists AFPS 06 Jul 2009 -- Iraqi forces, aided by US and coalition forces, arrested several suspected terrorists in operations in Iraq over the past five days.
• USS Scout Visits Umm Qasr, Iraq Navy NewsStand 06 Jul 2009 -- The Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Scout (MCM 8) pulled into port in Umm Qasr, Iraq, June 30.
• COP Hit transfers, ISF take control USMC News 06 Jul 2009 -- Because of strong ISF stability, Regimental Combat Team 8 has transitioned Combat Outpost Hit over to the Iraqi army.
• Violent Attacks Kill Five in Iraq VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Iraqi authorities say unidentified gunmen killed three Iraqi soldiers and two policemen during an attack at a security checkpoint in western Baghdad.
• Reagan Relieves Eisenhower, Launches Sorties in Support of OEF Navy NewsStand 06 Jul 2009 -- The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group relieved the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group as Commander, Task Force (CTF) 50 July 6 and launched its first sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
• Forces Thwart Outpost Attack, Destroy Bomb-making Facility AFPS 06 Jul 2009 -- Afghan and coalition forces foiled an attack on outpost, captured a key terrorist leader and destroyed a bomb-making facility.
• USS Ronald Reagan Launches First Sorties in Relief of Eisenhower AFPS 06 Jul 2009 -- Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group relieved the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in command of Task Force 50.
• Fort Lewis Stryker brigade marks its departure for Afghanistan Army News 06 Jul 2009 -- 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division formed on Watkins Field June 19.
• Directive Re-emphasizes Protecting Afghan Civilians AFPS 06 Jul 2009 -- A new tactical directive for coalition forces serving in Afghanistan re-emphasizes the importance of preventing civilian casualties.
• Roadside Blasts Kill 6 NATO Troops in Afghanistan VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Officials in Afghanistan say roadside bombs in the south and north of the country have killed six foreign troops and at least two Afghan civilians.
• Reaper crash in southern Afghanistan AFNS 06 Jul 2009 -- An MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft system crashed in southern Afghanistan July 4.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Press Conference by US President Obama and Russian President Medvedev The White House 06 Jul 2009-- BUG: the source does not exist in description file
• Joint Statement by US President Obama and Russian President Medvedev on Nuclear Cooperation The White House 06 Jul 2009
• Fact Sheet: Joint Understanding for the START Follow-on Treaty The White House 06 Jul 2009
• Joint Statement by Russian President Medvedev and US Obama on Missile Defense Issues The White House 06 Jul 2009
• Joint Statement by US President Obama and Russian President Medvedev Concerning Afghanistan The White House 06 Jul 2009
• Fact Sheet: United States-Russia Military Transit Agreement The White House 06 Jul 2009
• Fact Sheet: United States-Russia Military to Military Relations The White House 06 Jul 2009
• Fact Sheet: U.S. - Russia Joint Commission on POW/MIAs The White House 06 Jul 2009
• Fact Sheet: U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission The White House 06 Jul 2009
• Obama, Medvedev Agree to Reduce Nuclear Stockpiles AFPS 06 Jul 2009 -- President Obama and Russian President Medvedev agreedto reduce US and Russian nuclear weapons stockpiles by up to a third.
• Medvedev, Obama sign Kremlin deal to cut nuclear arsenals RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- Russian and US presidents signed a preliminary agreement to cut their countries' nuclear arsenals.
• US, Russia Agree on Framework for Arms Deal VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev have approved a framework for a major new arms-control agreement.
• Russia Allows Transit for Afghanistan-bound U.S. Troops AFPS 06 Jul 2009 -- Agreement signed in Moscow permits US to transit troops and weapons across Russian territory en route to Afghanistan.
• Russia, U.S. sign deal on military transit to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- Russia and the United States signed an agreement on military transit, both overland and by air, via Russian territory to Afghanistan.
• Russia Approves US Military Overflights to Afghanistan VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Russia has authorized the United States to use its airspace for flights carrying troops and military supplies to Afghanistan.
• U.S., Russia Resume Military Relations AFPS 06 Jul 2009 -- US and Russia agreed to resume bilateral military cooperation, which has been on hold since the conflict between Russia and Georgia erupted in August.
• US, Russia Focus on Military Issues VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- US President Obama met with his Russian counterpart Medvedev as part of a U.S. effort to "reset" the relationship between their two countries.
• Obama-Medvedev Reach Agreements at Moscow Summit VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- US and Russia have signed agreement committing countries to sharply reduce the number of strategic weapons and delivery vehicles.
• Medvedev says U.S. missile shield must balance others' interests RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- Medvedev: Necessary to link any resolution of missile defense in Europe with other countries' interests.
• Russia, U.S. can agree on arms cuts - Medvedev RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- Russia and the United States have every chance of reaching important agreements, including on strategic arms reductions.
• Obama, Medvedev Take First Step Toward Bridging Divide RFE/RL 06 Jul 2009 -- US President Obama and his Russian counterpart have pledged to try to put their relations on a new footing.
• U.S.-Russian Summit Begins In Moscow RFE/RL 06 Jul 2009 -- Muscovites shivering under overcast skies and steady rain as U.S. President Barack Obama touched down in Moscow for his first visit as president.
• U.S. President Obama arrives in Moscow RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- US President Obama arrived in an overcast Moscow on Monday on his first visit to Russia since his victory in November's presidential elections.
• Obama says Medvedev-Putin tandem effective RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- US President Barack Obama: Russian President Medvedev and PM Putin effectively work together.
• Statement by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on the death of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara DoD 06 Jul 2009
• DoD News: Defense Science Board Appointments DoD 06 Jul 2009 -- The Department of Defense today announced the appointments of Dr. Paul Kaminski as chairman of the Defense Science Board for a term effective immediately through Dec. 31, 2011, and retired Air Force Gen. Lester Lyles as vice chairman for a term effective immediately through Dec. 31, 2010
• Seabees Complete Renovations at Ala Cou Barou School Navy NewsStand 06 Jul 2009 -- Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 40 in Timor-Leste completed renovations at Ala Cou Barou School June 21.
• Senior Enlisted Sailor Aims to Make Warfare Programs Mandatory for All Ranks Navy NewsStand 06 Jul 2009 -- The master chief petty officer of the Navy shared one message with Sailors who make up the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) in Japan -- warfare programs are critical, and every Sailor should work toward qualifications, regardless of rank.
• Commander Task Force 56 Changes Hands Navy NewsStand 06 Jul 2009 -- Commander Task Force (CTF) 56 held a change of command during a ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain June 30.
• Carrier Air Wing 9 Completes 2009 Deployment Navy NewsStand 06 Jul 2009 -- The squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 completed their 2009 deployment when the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) pulled into Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., July 6.
• Mustard Munitions Processing Begins at ANCDF Army News 06 Jul 2009 -- US Army Chemical Materials Agency officials announced chemical munitions demilitarization operations resumed.
• Fort Lewis unit 'ready for anything' Army News 06 Jul 2009 -- A sense of determination filled the air at Yakima Training Center as the "Outlaws" from 62nd Chemical Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, donned their battle-rattle.
• Nonlethal Capabilities Provide Alternative to Deadly Force AFPS 06 Jul 2009 -- When shouting isn’t enough to stop someone who poses a threat, nonlethal weapons provide an alternative to lethal force.
• AFSO 21 improves wash rack ops AFNS 06 Jul 2009 -- The group was assembled as part of the Air Force-wide implementation plan for Air Force Smart Operations for the 21 Century.
• Airmen train with Army to become JTACs AFNS 06 Jul 2009 -- Airmen geared up anyway to practice combat lifesaver skills, convoys, air-assault egression, and improvised explosive device reaction with one goal in mind: to become combat mission-ready joint terminal attack controllers.
• Operation Pacific Angel set to begin AFNS 06 Jul 2009 -- US will join local authorities in three Pacific nations in July and September to provide medical, dental, and engineering assistance as part of Operation Pacific Angel 2009.
• Malaysian, U.S. Forces Demonstrate Cooperation as CARAT Concludes Navy NewsStand 06 Jul 2009 -- A full-scale combined amphibious landing by nearly 200 Malaysian Army soldiers and U.S. Marines provided a fitting backdrop for the conclusion of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2009, July 1.
• Essex Begins Talisman Saber Navy NewsStand 06 Jul 2009 -- The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) began exercise Talisman Saber 2009 (TS09) July 6 off the coast of Australia.
• Russia orbits three Cosmos-series military satellites RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- A Rokot carrier rocket has orbited three Russian military satellites.
• Israel agrees delivery of assault rifles to Palestinians RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- Israeli Def Minister Barak authorized the delivery of Kalashnikov assault rifles to security forces of the Palestinian National Authority.
• Iran sends two warships to fight piracy off Somalia RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- Iranian Navy dispatched two warships to the Gulf of Aden to ensure security in the pirate-infested waters.
• Defense ministry opposed to flights across Taiwan Strait middle line CNA 06 Jul 2009 -- Taiwan's MND expressed opposition to call for Taiwan to open the Taiwan Strait center line to accommodate more flights
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 06 Jul 2009

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for July 06, 2009
• BAE SYSTEMS TEAMS WITH KONGSBERG PROTECH SYSTEMS IN AUSTRALIA BAE Systems 06 Jul 2009 -- BAE Systems and Kongsberg Protech Systems have signed a teaming agreement to sell and support Kongsberg’s Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) in Australia.
• Lockheed Martin Awarded $23 Million for Production of JASSM-Extended Range Test Missiles Lockheed Martin 06 Jul 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] was awarded a $23 million contract for production of 12 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) test missiles to be used in flights tests. Six of the missiles will be used to complete the development test flight program, with the remaining six to be used in operational tests.
• Boeing Awarded Additional US Navy Communications Network Design Services Contract Boeing 06 Jul 2009 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract valued at $42.9 million including options to continue providing communications network design and technical engineering services on guided missile destroyers.
• General Dynamics Awarded $9 Million Contract for U.S. Army Medical Command Lean Six Sigma Support General Dynamics 06 Jul 2009 -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded a $9.2 million dollar, three-year contract to support the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) and Office of the Surgeon General.
• Lockheed Martin Delivers 1,000th Vertical Launch ASROC Missile Lockheed Martin 06 Jul 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] recently marked the production and delivery of the 1,000th Vertical Launch ASROC (VLA) missile during a ceremony at the company’s Akron, OH, facility.
• Lockheed Martin Wins Role on U.S. Air Force's Europe Advisory and Assistance Contract Lockheed Martin 06 Jul 2009 -- Lockheed Martin Corporation [NYSE: LMT] has been selected to compete for future task orders under the U.S. Air Forces Europe Advisory and Assistance Services contract.
• Raytheon's Excalibur Ib Demonstrates Accuracy During First Guided-Flight Tests Raytheon 06 Jul 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) fired two precision-guided projectiles from a Paladin gun system during the first guided flight test of the Raytheon Excalibur Ib program.
• Raytheon Awarded Phase 2 Contract for Exploratory Research in Nuclear Detection Technology Raytheon 06 Jul 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) was awarded a follow-on contract from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a capability for Stand-Off Warning Against Radiological Materials (SWARM).
• Billion plus order for Rheinmetall: Go-ahead given for serial production of 405 Puma infantry fighting vehicles for the Bundeswehr Rheinmetall Defence 06 Jul 2009 -- Germany's order of 405 Puma infantry fighting vehicle is the largest-single contract in recent Rheinmetall history. The first of these newly developed combat vehicles will reach the Bundeswehr starting in 2010.

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 06 Jul 2009
• Gaza: members of UN fact-finding mission hear testimonies during Geneva hearings UN News Centre 06 Jul 2009 -- Fact-finding mission tasked by UNHCR with probing rights violations during Gaza conflict began the Geneva round of public hearings.
• Obama says Georgia's territorial integrity 'must be respected' RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- US President Barack Obama urged that Russia respect Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity during talks with President Medvedev.
• Somali Government Dismisses al-Shabab Ultimatum to Surrender Weapons VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Somalia's UN-backed government dismissed ultimatum issued by al-Shabab for government forces to surrender.
• Opposition Alliance Creates Ripples in Sudan VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- The ruling party in Sudan has denounced a formal accord signed between a Darfur rebel group and a northern opposition party that says the current government will be illegitimate beginning July 9.
• AU Ignores Bashir ICC Arrest Warrants, Human Rights Groups Outraged VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Human rights groups expressing outrage at AU decision to ignore ICC arrest warrant for Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir.
• UN tribunal upholds contempt of court conviction against Bosnian Serb UN News Centre 06 Jul 2009 -- UN war crimes tribunal upheld the conviction of a Bosnian Serb army officer who was given jail sentence earlier this year for refusing to testify in a case.
• LIBERIA: Opinion divided on Truth and Reconciliation findings IRIN 06 Jul 2009 -- In Liberia public opinion is divided on the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, based on four years of investigations into violations of human rights and humanitarian law during the country's civil conflict.

News Reports

• Defense Secretary During Vietnam Build-up Dies at 93 AFPS 06 Jul 2009 -- The defense secretary who presided over the department during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the U.S. involvement in Vietnam died today.
• Vietnam War-Era US Defense Secretary Robert McNamara Dead at 93 VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Robert McNamara, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense who often is considered the architect of American strategy during the Vietnam War, has died.
• Iran's Supreme Leader Blasts Alleged 'Western Meddling' in Iran VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Iran's supreme leader is blasting Western leaders for their alleged "meddling" in Iran's internal affairs.
• White House Deeply Concerned About China Unrest VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- The White House says it is deeply concerned over the deadly violence in China's western Xinjiang region and has called for restraint.
• Uighur Protests Draw World Concern about Chinese Policies VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Clash involving ethnic Uighurs in western China's Xinjiang autonomous region has left at least 156 people dead.
• Uyghurs Abroad Blame China Policies For Unrest RFE/RL 06 Jul 2009 -- Current and former Uyghur activists abroad have rejected Chinese accusations of involvement in weekend violence.
• Uighur Demonstrations in Xinjiang Leave 140 Dead VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Chinese government: Death toll from police clash with ethnic Uighers in the Xinjiang autonomous region has risen to 140.
• Nearly 130 killed in riots in Chinese autonomous Muslim region RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- At least 129 people killed and over 800 injured during riots in China's Muslim Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
• Ousted Honduran President Plans Next Step After Failed Return VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya is planning his next step, after the military prevented him from landing in his own country late Sunday.
• Hondurans Deeply Divided Over Ouster of President VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Thousands of supporters of ousted Honduran President Zelaya marched through the streets of the nation's capital.
• Honduras Refuses Plane With Ousted President Zelaya VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- Honduran troops have blocked the airport in the capital to prevent ousted President Manuel Zelaya from returning to the country.
• Coup leaders block runway, prevent Honduran leader's return RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2009 -- Coup leaders poured rain on ousted President's return to the country, blocking the airport runway and forcing the deposed leader to fly onto Nicaragua.
• Ban calls on regional bloc to find peaceful resolution to Honduran crisis UN News Centre 06 Jul 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban voiced his sadness at the deaths that have occurred in Honduras following the ouster of President Zelaya.
• US Deplores Honduras Violence, Urges Dialogue VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- US deploring the violence associated with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya's aborted effort to return to his country.
• UN Secretary-General: $1 Billion Needed to Fight Swine Flu VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- UN Secretary-General Ban: Developing countries could need more than $1 billion to fight the pandemic.
• Indonesia's Presidential Candidates Cry Foul Over Voter Lists VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- With official campaigning over in Indonesia, presidential candidates have turned their attention to the issue of voter fraud.
• Strong Economy Helps Indonesian President's Re-Election Bid VOA 06 Jul 2009 -- With the Indonesian presidential election just days away (July 8) President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono remains the favorite to win.