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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 13 July 2010 [PDF]
• Space control squadron team marks 5 years of continuous deployment AFNS 13 Jul 2010 -- Members of the 16th and 380th Space Control Squadrons' missiom surpassed 5 years of continuous operations.
• Some 'Stop Loss' Soldiers to Return Early AFPS 13 Jul 2010 -- Hundreds of soldiers will leave their units in Iraq and return home early over the next two months to help meet the president's mandated troop strength of 50,000 in the country by Sept. 1.
• US Reports Threat from Iran-Backed Militants in Iraq VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- US commander in Iraq: Security has been increased because Iranian-backed insurgents have received specialized training inside Iran.
• Rights Group Accuses Iran of Harming Iraqi Civilians VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- Human rights group has accused Iran of harming civilians while carrying out artillery attacks and other military operations inside northern Iraq.
• Gulf Region District welcomes its second and final commander Army News 13 Jul 2010 -- The Gulf Region District made history when Col. Jon Christensen became the district's final commander.
• Iraqi Police to get new multi-million dollar National Police Sustainment Brigade Complex Army News 13 Jul 2010 -- The USACE GRD helping the Iraqis by managing a multi-million dollar National Police Sustainment Brigade Complex.
• Afghan Villagers Repel Taliban Attack AFPS 13 Jul 2010 -- Numerous Taliban fighters and an Afghan civilian were killed today when insurgents made an unsuccessful attack on the village of Aalai Shahea.
• Afghan Soldier Kills 3 British Troops VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- An Afghan soldier is on the run after killing three British troops during a joint patrol in southern Afghanistan.
• Three British troops killed by renegade Afghan soldier IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- Three British troops were reported to have been killed and four others injured by a renegade Afghan soldier during a joint patrol.
• Afghan Soldier Kills Three British Soldiers RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- An Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman says an Afghan soldier has killed three British soldiers in southern Afghanistan.
• Airdrops Break Records in Afghanistan AFPS 13 Jul 2010 -- During a recent 12-week period, about 500 bundles were dropped per week, which amounts to 450 tons dropped each week.
• AFGHANISTAN: More fighting, greater humanitarian needs IRIN 13 Jul 2010 -- The need aid will increase in Afghanistan over the next 12 months when US/NATO troops, backed Afghan forces, seek to make military gains against a resurgent Taliban.
• Westerwelle prepares Germans for "terrible news" from Afghanistan IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- Germans must brace themselves for further "terrible news" from Afghanistan this summer due to rising casualties among German troops.
• CLB-2 deploys: First for most, second for many, experience for all USMC News 13 Jul 2010 -- Approximately 100 Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, will now have a chance to gain that experience while deployed to Afghanistan.
• NATO Commander meets Pakistan army chief IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- General David Petraeus visited Pakistan to meet with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.
• U.S. General Petraeus Makes Surprise Visit To Pakistan RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- US General David Petraeus praised Pakistan's counterinsurgency efforts in a surprise visit to the country on July 12.
• Pakistani Tribal Elder Escapes Bomb Attack RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- A bomb attack apparently targeting a tribal elder in northern Pakistan killed a teenage boy on July 12.
• Pakistani Police Arrest Hundreds Of Suspected Militants RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- Police in Pakistan's northwest say they have rounded up more than 650 suspected militants after a major bomb attack.
• Officials: Isolated Pakistani Region Faces Humanitarian Crisis RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- The security and humanitarian situation in Pakistan's Kurram region has deteriorated significantly.
• Pakistan IDPs reluctant to return IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- UN survey of IDPs from various conflicted-affected parts of FATA found main reasons they don't return insecurity, damage and a lack of opportunities.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Detainee Transfer Announced DoD 13 Jul 2010
• DoD News: DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for June 2010 DoD 13 Jul 2010
• US, South Korean Naval Exercises Postponed VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- The United States says planned naval exercises with South Korea have been delayed at least until after next week's bi-lateral ministerial meeting in Seoul.
• US, South Korea Military Exercises Spark Concern in China VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- China is becoming increasingly worried about plans by the US and South Korea to hold naval exercises in the Yellow Sea.
• KCNA and Lee's Extension of OPCON KCNA 13 Jul 2010 -- Lee Myung Bak asked America to postpone "the transfer of wartime operation control (OPCON)" till 2015.
• No more C-17s, DOD officials tell Congress AFNS 13 Jul 2010 -- The military has more than enough large transport planes, and the appropriation of any more will force some into premature retirement.
• USS Chafee Returns to Pearl Harbor Navy NewsStand 13 Jul 2010 -- More than 250 Sailors aboard the USS Chafee returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a three-month deployment in the Western Pacific July 12.
• Apache Downtime Short Due to Depot's "Immediate" Response Army News 13 Jul 2010 -- Corpus Christi Army Depot Rotor Head Division artisans answered a hot request within hours from Ft. Rucker aviation maintenance.
• Active-Duty Services Meet or Exceed June's Recruiting Goals AFPS 13 Jul 2010 -- The active-duty services reported recruiting successes for June, a traditionally active month for recruiting.
• Trashcan-like UAS useful tool for Stryker team Army News 13 Jul 2010 -- The gasoline-powered Micro Air Vehicle, or gMAV, won't be winning beauty contests anytime soon.
• ESC radar program moves forward AFNS 13 Jul 2010 -- The Electronic Systems Center's Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Program reached a significant milestone.
• First wave of FORSCOM staff carries 'torch' to North Carolina Army News 13 Jul 2010 -- The first of many Soldiers and Civilian staff members of the Army's largest command gathered to mark the official start of US Army Forces Command's relocation to Fort Bragg, N.C.
• USS Nimitz, Carrier Air Wing 11 Underway for Carrier Quals Navy NewsStand 13 Jul 2010 -- The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 began carrier qualifications July 12 off the coast of Southern California.
• Combat advisors learn advanced lifesaving skills Army News 13 Jul 2010 -- Combat advisor teams from the Army, Navy and Air Force learned lifesaving techniques for use on today's modern battlefield.
• Pakistan Air Force to take part in US air exercises IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will participate in forthcoming multinational Air Force Exercise “Red Flag” in United States scheduled to commence on 15 July.
• Sea Breeze 2010 Kicks Off in Ukraine Navy NewsStand 13 Jul 2010 -- Sea Breeze 2010 officially kicked off with an opening ceremony and combined press conference with senior Ukrainian and U.S. naval leadership.
• USNS Amelia Earhart Supports Target Tasking for CARAT Singapore 2010 Navy NewsStand 13 Jul 2010 -- USNS Amelia Earhart is executing a challenging new task the week of July 12.
• Pacific Partnership 2010 Begins Indonesia Visit in North Maluku Navy NewsStand 13 Jul 2010 -- Local government officials from the North Halmahera Regency and members of the Pacific Partnership 2010 team embarked aboard the USNS Mercy gathered at Hibualamo, the "Big House," in Tobelo, Indonesia.
• Stronger together: U.S., Eastern European nations partner to discuss future of military logistics USMC News 13 Jul 2010 -- U.S. Marines deployed to Eastern Europe for Black Sea Rotational Force partnered with Romanian Land, Air and Naval forces.
• Space control squadron team marks 5 years of continuous deployment AFNS 13 Jul 2010 -- Members of the 16th and 380th Space Control Squadrons' missiom surpassed 5 years of continuous operations.
• Ribbon Cuttings Highlight Improvements at Crane Army Ammunition Activity Army News 13 Jul 2010 -- Two recent ribbon cutting ceremonies at Crane Army Ammunition Activity highlight the improvements made at the activity to ensure the best productivity in supporting the Warfighter.
• San Diego Base Acts as Global Force For Green Navy NewsStand 13 Jul 2010 -- With recent environmental initiatives designed to meet and exceed Navy sustainability goals, Naval Base San Diego is proving to be a "Global Force for Green."
• Enabling the warfighter in the name of Islam Army News 13 Jul 2010 -- Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a radical Islamic stereotype, based largely on the words and beliefs of extremists, has formed in the minds of many Americans.
• Deepwater Horizon airspace activity now coordinated at 601st AOC AFNS 13 Jul 2010 -- Senior Department of Defense and Homeland Security officials centralized airspace management operations in the 601st Air & Space Operations Center.
• Rules Change on Escorting Families During Duty Station Moves Navy NewsStand 13 Jul 2010 -- Service members traveling on indeterminate temporary duty (ITDY) orders are now authorized to escort their family members to and from an alternate location at government expense.
• Russia refuses to rule out expanding Kyrgyz air base RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Russia's Air Force chief refused to rule out the expansion of an air base in Kyrgyzstan.
• Russian Air Force to buy over 60 fifth-generation fighters RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- The Russian Air Force will receive more than 60 fifth-generation fighters from 2015-16.
• Russia's new generation S-500 missile defense system to enter service RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Russia's new generation S-500 air defense system will resolve the country's missile defense problems.
• Russia, China to design, build heavy-lift helicopter RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Russia and China will cooperate in jointly developing and manufacturing a heavy-lift helicopter.
• China seals aircraft deal with Venezuela RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- The China Aviation Industry Corporation concluded a delivery contract with Venezuela on twenty five multi-purpose Y-12 light aircraft and two helicopters.
• President acknowledges IRGC services to safeguard divine values IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- President Ahmadinejad: Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has brought security for Iranian nation.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 7/13/2010 The White House 13 Jul 2010
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, 07/13/10 US Dept. of State 13 Jul 2010

Defense Industry

• Northrop Grumman to Consolidate Gulf Coast Shipyards and Explore Strategic Alternatives for Shipbuilding Business Northrop Grumman 13 Jun 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation announced plans to consolidate its Gulf Coast shipbuilding operations and explore strategic alternatives for its Shipbuilding business.
• DoD News: Contracts for July 13, 2010
• BAE Systems Completes Acquisition of Atlantic Marine BAE Systems 13 Jul 2010 -- BAE Systems has completed its acquisition of Atlantic Marine Holding Company (Atlantic Marine) after receiving all necessary U.S. regulatory approvals. On May 18, the company announced its definitive agreement to acquire Atlantic Marine from JFL-AMH Partners, LLC, a portfolio company of the private-equity firm J.F. Lehman & Company, for a cash consideration of $352 million.
• Lockheed Martin Delivers First Mid-Life Upgrade P-3 Orion Lockheed Martin 13 Jul 2010 -- The first Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] P-3 Orion with new Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) enhancements was delivered to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in ceremonies here today.
• Lockheed Martin’s Savi Ships Compact Mobile Tracking Systems for US Marine Corps Expeditionary Forces in Afghanistan Lockheed Martin 13 Jul 2010 -- Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Savi Technology has received a U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) order for 50 Portable Deployment Kits (PDKs) to locate, track and manage RFID-tagged supplies anywhere, anytime in support of expeditionary force surges in Afghanistan.
• HMS Sutherland’s sonar impresses on first major test Thales 13 Jul 2010 -- A number of Thales sensors and systems are playing a vital role in a major Royal Navy (RN) overseas deployment, including a major test of its anti-submarine warfare capabilities that have been described as ‘world beating’ by the RN.
• Lockheed Martin Awarded 10-Year Contract to Support Special Operations Forces Lockheed Martin 13 Jul 2010 -- The U.S. Special Operations Command awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to provide full-scope logistics support to warfighters around the globe. The Logistics Support Contract for U.S. Special Operations provides a wide range of mission-critical services, from aircraft and vehicle maintenance to IT and electronics support. The contract has a potential value of $5 billion over 10 years.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 13 July 2010 United Nations 13 Jul 2010
• North Korea delays talks with U.S. on Cheonan warship sinking RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Pyongyang has delayed indefinitely talks with the USmilitary to discuss South Korea's Cheonan warship sinking.
• North Korea Asks for Delay for Truce Village Talks VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- North Korea abruptly postponed talks with the U.S.-led United Nations Command in the truce village of Panmunjom.
• KCNA on "Cheonan" Case KCNA 13 Jul 2010 -- The US and the south Korean authorities uttering that they feel disappointment with the presidential statement of the UN Security Council concerning the "Cheonan" case.
• US Urges Libya to Avoid Gaza Aid Confrontation with Israel VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- US urged Libya to avoid confrontation with Israel over a Libyan ship heading for the blockaded Gaza Strip.
• Israeli Navy blocks aid vessel en route to Gaza RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- An Israeli Navy cutter has blocked the route of the Al-Amal vessel carrying humanitarian aid from Libya to Gaza.
• Israel 'Preparing to Stop' Gaza-Bound Aid Ship VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- The Israeli military says it is preparing to stop a Libyan aid ship from reaching the Gaza Strip in defiance of a naval blockade on the territory.
• UN voices concern over demolitions, settlement approval in East Jerusalem UN News Centre 13 Jul 2010 -- UN expressed concern over the demolition of buildings, including homes, and the approval of the construction of a new settlement.
• Israel Demolishes Palestinian Homes in East Jerusalem VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- Israeli authorities have evicted a Palestinian family and demolished their home in East Jerusalem.
• New UN report cites lack of progress by Israel and Lebanon on key obligations UN News Centre 13 Jul 2010 -- UN: While Israel and Lebanon have enjoyed the longest period of stability in their recent history, not enough progress has been made.
• Security Analyst says Al-Shabab Planned Other Attacks in Africa VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- Former coordinator of the UN Monitoring Group for Somalia says the al-Shabab planned attacks in other African countries.
• Fresh clashes in DR Congo's North Kivu province displace thousands - UN UN News Centre 13 Jul 2010 -- Clashes between the army in the DRC and remnants of a Ugandan insurgency forced an estimated 20,000 people to flee their villages.
• Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders Avoid Contact At Summit RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- The presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan avoided face-to-face talks on the sidelines of an informal summit of 7 former Soviet republics.

News Reports

• Intrigue, But Few Facts, Surround Iranian Scientist VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- The case of Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri is what counter-intelligence officers like to call a "wilderness of mirrors."
• Clinton: Iranian Scientist Free to Leave US VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- Secretary of State Clinton: Iranian nuclear scientist is in the United States on his own free will and is free to leave.
• Iran Nuclear Scientist At Center Of 'Abduction' Dispute Preparing To Leave U.S. RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- An official at the Iranian interests section of the Pakistani Embassy in Washington says his office is preparing travel documents for an Iranian nuclear scientist at the center of an alleged abduction dispute.
• Iran obliges US to send home academic upon his own request IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- FM Mottaki: US should send home Iranian academic Shahram Amiri after he made a request to Pakistani Embassy in Washington.
• Amiri's presence in Iran's interest section in US confirmed IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- An informed source at the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry confirmed the news on the presence of Shahram Amiri in the country’s interest section in Washington.
• Iranian Scientist Said to Request Repatriation VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- A man who Iran claims is a missing nuclear scientist has turned up at the Iranian interests section of the Pakistani embassy in Washington.
• Iran: Missing Scientist Takes Refuge in Pakistan Embassy in US VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- Iran's state media say an Iranian nuclear scientist has taken refuge in Pakistan's embassy in Washington.
• Iran says Medvedev's nuke remarks 'divorced from reality' RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Top Iranian officials angrily dismissed Russian President Medvedev's remarks that Tehran was acquiring military nuclear capability.
• FM refutes allegations made by Russian president IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- FM Mottaki: Allegations raised by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities are false and incorrect.
• Iranian Speaker Receives Support From Qom Religious Figures RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani has received support from religious figures in the holy city of Qom.
• US Detains 12th Person in Russian Spy Case VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- The United States has detained a 12th person in connection with a Russian spy ring that had been operating in the US.
• Russian spy Chapman stripped of British citizenship RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- British authorities have revoked citizenship from a Russian involved in the recent spy scandal between Russia and the US.
• Russian spies not subject to witness protection program RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Russian spies freed in a swap deal not subject to the witness protection program and do not need to change their names.
• Freed Russian spies to face lie detector at home RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Russian spies freed in a swap deal will take lie detector tests as part of an evaluation of their performances.
• Freed Russian spy Sutyagin to receive British visa RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Scientist Igor Sutyagin, one of four Russians exchanged as part of a Russia-US spy swap deal, will receive a British visa.
• KCNA on Japans and Chongryon KCNA 13 Jul 2010 -- The Japanese Supreme Court ruling that the premises of the Chongryon and its land can be confiscated if they are confirmed to be the properties of Chongryon.
• Senior U.S. Adviser Meets With Kyrgyz President In Bishkek RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- U.S. President Barack Obama's chief adviser on Russia and Eurasia has met with Kyrgyz officials in Bishkek.
• Kyrgyz ethnic violence 'new form of terrorism' RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Deputy head of the Kyrgyz interim government: Recent interethnic violence in southern Kyrgyzstan was a new form of terrorism.
• Ruling Party Warns Against Secession Advocacy Ahead of Sudan Referendum VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- A prominent member of Sudan's ruling National Congress Party said any campaign or promotion of south Sudan's secession contravenes the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
• Burmese Minorities Head for Safer Pastures Ahead of Poll VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- In Malaysia, Thailand and Bangladesh, and in countries further afield like Australia, authorities are bracing for a wave of refugees from Burma.
• West Africa still at crossroads despite recent progress, says UN envoy UN News Centre 13 Jul 2010 -- Root causes of conflicts in West Africa, including ethnic tensions and governance challenges, could overturn gains made in consolidating peace.
• Freed Cuban Political Prisoners Say Release Marks New Era in Cuba VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- Seven political prisoners freed by the Cuban government say their release marks a new era in their homeland.
• Spain Receives 7 Freed Cuban Political Prisoners VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- The Spanish foreign ministry says seven political prisoners freed by the Cuban government have arrived in Spain with their families.
• Fidel Castro makes appearance on Cuban TV RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Fidel Castro, Cuba's 83-year-old revolutionary leader, appeared on Tuesday in a talk show on Cuban state TV for the first time in recent years.
• Defamation case against Cambodian opposition politician sparks UN concern UN News Centre 13 Jul 2010 -- UN human rights chief Navi Pillay voiced serious concern about the defamation proceedings against an opposition politician in Cambodia.
• UN Denounces Defamation Case Against Politician in Cambodia VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is denouncing the defamation proceedings against a prominent opposition politician in Cambodia.
• EU Seeks to Assure Turkey on Accession Bid VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- A top official of the European Union has assured Turkey that its troubled bid to join the European bloc is on track.
• EU Special Reps To Caucasus, Moldova To Get New Lease On Life, For Now RFE/RL 13 Jul 2010 -- EU appears on the brink of reversing a controversial plan to scrap its 12 special representatives to places ranging from the South Caucasus to Afghanistan.
• 15 Years Later, US-Vietnam Relations on a Fast Track VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- As the United States and Vietnam marked the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations Monday, most signs point to rapidly improving ties.
• Fiji Expels Australian Diplomat as Tensions Escalate VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- Fiji's military government has ordered Australia's top diplomat out of the country as a long-running dispute escalates.