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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 29 Sep 2010 [PDF]
• Gates: State Department Needs Full Funding in Iraq AFPS 29 Sep 2010 -- Defense Secretary Gates expressed concern that Congress could doom successes achieved in Iraq by failing to properly fund civilian-led efforts.
• Finance unit to deploy in support of Operation New Dawn Army News 29 Sep 2010 -- The Soldiers of Delta Detachment, 106th Finance Management Company preparation for upcoming deployment to Kuwait.
• Allawi Tells Iran to Stay Out of Iraqi Politics VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- Former Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi has called on Middle East leaders to stop Iran from interfering in Iraqi politics.
• Afghanistan Airstrike Kills 4 Insurgents AFPS 29 Sep 2010 -- An air weapons team engaged insurgents who’d fired on Afghan and coalition forces conducting a patrol in eastern Afghanistan.
• Agreement gives green light to ESC efforts in Kyrgyzstan AFNS 29 Sep 2010 -- A delegation led by Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Ted F. Bowlds reached an agreement with Kyrgyzstan government officials.
• With Afghan elections over, time to refocus on peace and development - UN UN News Centre 29 Sep 2010 -- Time for Afghanistan and its partners to focus on the road ahead in ensuring peace and development for the country.
• Pakistan Investigates Reported Al-Qaeda Leader Death RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- Pakistan is investigating reports that a U.S. drone missile strike killed a senior Al-Qaeda commander.
• Al-Qaeda chief in Pakistan dies in U.S. drone strike IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Pakistani media reported that al-Qaeda chief in the country, Sheikh Al-Fatah, has been killed in a US drone attack in North Waziristan.
• Task Force Flagship Disrupts Suspected Piracy Activity Navy NewsStand 29 Sep 2010 -- Turkish frigate TCG Gokceada, flagship to Combined Task Force 151, successfully disrupted a group suspected of planning an act of piracy.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Russia to propose UN General Assembly resolution on arms cuts RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2010 -- Russia is set to put forward a draft resolution on a new strategic arms reduction treaty at the UN General Assembly.
• Lecture at Duke University (All-Volunteer Force) DoD 29 Sep 2010
• Remarks by Secretary Gates at Duke University, North Carolina DoD 29 Sep 2010
• Gates Praises Service, Sacrifice of All-Volunteer Force AFPS 29 Sep 2010 -- The American people are losing contact with those who make up its military, and the nation needs to understand the service and sacrifices.
• US: Freeze in China Military Relations Over VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- A Pentagon spokesman says China has ended its eight-month freeze of military relations with the United States.
• Carter Details Acquisitions Savings Plan to Congress AFPS 29 Sep 2010 -- Improved acquisitions processes already are resulting in Defense Department cost savings, the undersecretary of defense for acquisitions, technology and logistics.
• Army reviews acquisition process Army News 29 Sep 2010 -- The Army is taking a critical look at how it acquires and manages equipment and services.
• Comptroller Explains New Financial Management System AFPS 29 Sep 2010 -- A new approach is underway to help Pentagon officials better manage Defense Department finances.
• Navy Awards Multiyear Contract for 124 F/A-18, EA-18 Aircraft Navy NewsStand 29 Sep 2010 -- The Naval Air Systems Command's F/A-18 and EA-18G program office announced that the Navy is purchasing 124 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft during the next 4 years.
• Lynn: 'Jointness' Will Continue After Command Closes AFPS 29 Sep 2010 -- US Joint Forces Command has achieved much of its intended purpose and closing it would not degrade joint training, doctrine and operations.
• Europe's first civil affairs brigade activates Army News 29 Sep 2010 -- The 361st Civil Affairs Brigade and its subordinate 457th Civil Affairs Battalion were formally added to the rolls of the military as their Soldiers stood in formation on the parade field.
• USS Michigan Arrives in Yokosuka Navy NewsStand 29 Sep 2010 -- USS Michigan arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 28 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific.
• Bonhomme Richard Prepares for Dry-Dock Maintenance Availability Navy NewsStand 29 Sep 2010 -- USS Bonhomme Richard prepared to start a dry-dock planned maintenance availability period at Naval Station San Diego.
• Fort Jackson named an Army Training Center Army News 29 Sep 2010 -- Fort Jackson is about to go through a name change. The installation will soon be renamed as an Army Training Center.
• Officials implement new training model AFNS 29 Sep 2010 -- Given the complexities of today's combat missions and the inherent, life-threatening dangers faced by Airmen today, it is critical that Airmen receive effective training before engaging in battle.
• Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Flexes Counter-piracy Muscles Navy NewsStand 29 Sep 2010 -- USS Shoup, together with USS Momsen, USS Halsey and USS Cape St. George, practiced a counter-piracy mission while underway off the coast of Hawaii.
• USS Momsen Trains for Simultaneous Threats During Deployment Navy NewsStand 29 Sep 2010 -- USS Momsen flexed all aspects of its primary war fighting capability in a simulated tactical scenario.
• Saber training prepares 8th Marines for deployment USMC News 29 Sep 2010 -- With unending endurance, they rode humvee's to the top of the range to look out over the vast blast area, eager to test their knowledge of the M41A1 Saber System.
• Ugandan soldiers first to earn air load planner certification Army News 29 Sep 2010 -- US Army Africa organized Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Team trained, and for the first time ever, certified 25 soldiers of the Uganda People's Defense Force.
• Army teams with Navy for Pacific humanitarian ops Army News 29 Sep 2010 -- Reserve Soldiers have disembarked from the USNS Mercy after volunteering their skills in support of joint operations with the Navy to conduct disaster relief, civic assistance endeavors and other humanitarian missions.
• 31st MEU practices disaster relief operations USMC News 29 Sep 2010 -- Marines deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit set up beach operations on Kin Blue and conducted humanitarian assistance disaster relief exercises Sept. 29.
• Swift Delivers More Humanitarian Aid to Haiti Navy NewsStand 29 Sep 2010 -- High Speed Vessel Swift 2 delivered 237 pallets of humanitarian relief supplies from Project Handclasp to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sept. 27.
• Railroad Upgrades Improve NAS Charleston Productivity Navy NewsStand 29 Sep 2010 -- NAVFAC Southeast awarded an $8.8 million firm-fixed-price contract to Queen City, Inc. for construction of a rail yard loading and staging area at Naval Weapons Station Charleston.
• VA Extends Coverage for Gulf War Veterans AFPS 29 Sep 2010 -- Veterans of the first Gulf War as well as current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan now have a smoother path toward receiving health-care benefits and disability compensation.
• Fox warns against substantial defence cuts while UK is at war IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Substantial defence spending cuts while Britain is at war will result in "grave consequences," Def Secretary Liam Fox has warned.
• Tight security in Indian capital against aerial threats IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Delhi was brought under a heavy security blanket to protect it from any aerial threat ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for September 29, 2010
• Boeing Statement on Award of B-52 Modernization Contract Boeing 29 Sep 2010 -- The Boeing Company today received an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract from the U.S. Air Force for B-52 Stratofortress weapon system modernization. The company released the following statement:
• Boeing Receives A-10 Structural Inspection Contract from US Air Force Boeing 29 Sep 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has received a contract from the U.S. Air Force to supply airframe services and support for the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fleet. The A-10 Scheduled Structural Inspection (SSI) 2012 contract covers development tasks and hardware deliveries in support of the Air Force Depot's implementation of A-10 SSI fuselage repairs. The two-year contract is valued at $5.7 million.
• Northrop Grumman Technology Key to the Successful Testing of U.S. Marine Corps Mobile Tactical Air Operations Module Command and Control System Northrop Grumman 29 Sep 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has announced the successful completion of service-level testing and field user evaluation for the U.S. Marine Corps Mobile Tactical Air Operations Module (MTAOM) command and control system.
• Northrop Grumman Partners With U.S. Navy to Advance Rotorcraft Development Northrop Grumman 29 Sep 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has partnered with the U.S. Naval Aviation Center for Rotorcraft Advancement (NACRA) to provide its Digital Avionics Suite technology for retrofitting NACRA's UH-1N helicopter as an avionics test bed for future rotary wing hardware and software developments.
• Raytheon's Patriot Production Line Hot Again Raytheon 29 Sep 2010 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) rolled out the first modernized Information Coordination Central since the combat-proven Patriot Air and Missile Defense System was redesigned as part of the resurgence of Patriot. The first two ICCs will soon be delivered to the Republic of Korea, and work has already begun on the new production Patriot for the United Arab Emirates and Taiwan.
• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Awards Raytheon $88.7 Million Information Assurance Services Contract Raytheon 29 Sep 2010 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a one-year, $30 million extension for the Information Assurance Services (IAS) contract. If all option years are exercised, the total value of this extension will be $88.7 million.
• BAE Systems Receives U.S. Air Force Contract to Support Silver Fox Unmanned Aircraft Systems BAE Systems 29 Sep 2010 -- BAE Systems has received a U.S. Air Force contract of $3.9 million to provide engineering, training, and other services for the continued use of the company's Silver Fox unmanned aircraft systems. The Silver Fox aircraft supports military operations during intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Offices of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the General Assembly President, 29 September 2010 United Nations 29 Sep 2010
• Press Conference on High-Level Events during First Week of General Assembly's Sixty-Fifth Session, 29 September 2010 United Nations 29 Sep 2010
• Sec. Clinton Remarks With EU High Representative Lady Catherine Ashton US Dept. of State 29 Sep 2010
• North Korea to strengthen nuclear deterrent RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2010 -- North Korea vowed on Wednesday to strengthen its nuclear forces due to the threat posed by the United States.
• DPRK pushes for Korea peace pact UN News Centre 29 Sep 2010 -- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the General Assembly called for talks to begin as early as possible to replace the Armistice.
• Seoul, Pyongyang to hold first military talks in 2 years RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2010 -- South Korea and North Korea will hold military talks on Thursday, the first in about two years.
• UN chief hopes China and Japan can amicably resolve current differences UN News Centre 29 Sep 2010 -- Secretary-General Ban voiced hope that China and Japan can amicably resolve their current differences.
• US Envoy Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Rescue Mideast Talks VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- US special envoy George Mitchell is making a final effort to broker a compromise between Israel and the Palestinians.
• Lieberman's UN speech not agreed with Netanyahu RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2010 -- Israeli FM Lieberman's address to the UN General Assembly was not coordinated with the prime minister.
• Russia concerned by Israel's resumption of settlement construction RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2010 -- Russia is seriously concerned by Israel's decision not to prolong its moratorium on settlement construction.
• Clan Rivalry Complicates Terrorism Fight in Puntland VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- The United States says it is planning to boost ties with Somalia's two autonomous regions Somaliland and Puntland.
• At General Assembly, Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of spoiling peace efforts in Somalia UN News Centre 29 Sep 2010 -- Ethiopia accused Eritrea of continuing to undermine efforts to restore peace and stability in Somalia.
• More International Observers Arrive In Sudan VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- International observers have arrived in southern Sudan for a January referendum that could see the country split in two.
• Human Rights Group Criticizes Kenya's 'Error' over Bashir Invite VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- Human Rights Watch expressed concern after an international group of lawmakers announced their support for Kenya's decision in August to invite indicted leader to the promulgation of Kenya's constitution.
• The challenge of civilian protection for peacekeepers in Africa IRIN 29 Sep 2010 -- The protection of civilians in conflict situations is a key challenge for blue berets across the world.
• UN rights panel to hear from victims of sexual violence in DR Congo UN News Centre 29 Sep 2010 -- Victims of sexual violence in the DRC will have the opportunity to speak out before a high-level panel convened by the UN.
• Russian Border Guards To Be Stationed In Southern Kyrgyzstan RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- Russian border guards stationed in Kyrgyzstan's northern Chui region will be transferred to a southern oblast to help with cross-border issues.
• Second Tajik Prison Escapee Killed By Security Forces RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- The Tajik Interior Ministry says security forces have killed a second escapee from a prison break last month.
• Tajik Prison Escapee Killed In Gun Battle RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- Tajik authorities say they have killed an inmate who escaped along with 24 others from a Dushanbe prison last month.
• Tajik Authorities Apprehend Two More Armed Militants RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- Tajik authorities say they have arrested two armed supporters of Mirzokhuja Ahmadov in the mountainous Rasht district.
• S. Ossetia, Georgia criticized over war missing search RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2010 -- The Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe has criticized South Ossetia and Georgia's attempts in tracking people who went missing during the 2008 war.
• Russia says police prevent major terror acts with Dagestan raids RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2010 -- Security operations carried out in the southern Russian republic of Dagestan prevented two large-scale terrorist attacks.
• Clinton Sets Balkans Trip to Advance Serbia-Kosovo Dialogue VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will travel to the Balkans next month to push for reconciliation between Serbia and Kosovo.

News Reports

• Top US Diplomat Heads to Asia as N. Korea Addresses Leadership VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- Senior diplomat to hear what S. Korean and Japanese officials have to say about N. Korean leader Kim Jong Il's youngest son.
• North Korean Power Couple Emerge as Key to Succession Plans VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- The Korean Workers' Party conference in Pyongyang this week has elevated leader Kim Jong Il's son to a senior position.
• North Korean Defectors Not Surprised by Promotion of Leader's Son VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- Many North Korean defectors living in South Korea said they are not surprised that a son of leader Kim Jong Il has been appointed to prominent party posts.
• North Korean Supreme Leader's Son Elevated to Key Posts VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- The youngest son of North Korea's supreme leader has received powerful posts in the ruling party.
• Kim Jong Il Takes Photo with Participants in WPK Conference KCNA 29 Sep 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il had a photo session with the newly elected members of the central leadership body of the WPK and the participants in the WPK Conference.
• Profiles of Presidium and Members of Political Bureau KCNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Kim Yong Nam, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee
• Meeting of KPA Servicepersons Held KCNA 29 Sep 2010 -- A meeting of servicepersons of the three services of the Korean People's Army was held at Jonsung Square.
• Pak Kil Yon Addresses at Annual Meeting of NAM KCNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Pak Kil Yon made an address at an annual meeting of NAM Foreign Ministers.
• Story of Kim Il Sung KCNA 29 Sep 2010 -- One April day in Juche 35 (1946) President Kim Il Sung visited then Anju County, South Phyongan Province.
• US Sanctions Iranian Officials for Rights Violations VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- The Obama administration imposed sanctions against 8 Iranian officials responsible for or complicit in human rights abuses.
• U.S. Unveils 'Rights Sanctions' Against Iran RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- The US has announced unprecedented economic sanctions aimed at punishing 8 Iranian officials for human rights abuses.
• Executive Order Designating Iranian Officials Responsible for or Complicit in Serious Human Rights Abuses The White House 29 Sep 2010
• Message to the Congress Concerning Executive Order Designating Iranian Officials Responsible for or Complicit in Serious Human Rights Abuses The White House 29 Sep 2010
• Statement on New Executive Order Designating Iranian Officials Responsible for or Complicit in Serious Human Rights Abuses The White House 29 Sep 2010
• Russia reiterates only diplomacy can solve Iranian nuclear issue RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2010 -- Russia believes that diplomatic negotiations are the only way to settle the tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program.
• Russia urges Iran to cooperate with UN nuclear agency UN News Centre 29 Sep 2010 -- Russia urged Iran to cooperate with the United Nations IAEA and to show transparency.
• Iran Delays Power Plant Start-up VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- Iranian nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi says the country's first nuclear power plant will be ready to generate electricity by January.
• FM: Obama advised to be tough vis-a-vis Iran before Nov. elections IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- FM Mottaki says some politicians in the US have advised the US President Obama to show tough reaction to Iran.
• Larijani: China can play more effective role in Iran's nuclear issue IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Speaker of the Iranian Majlis Larijani: China can play a more significant and effective role in Iran's nuclear issue.
• Transmitting virus to Iran systems, in vain IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali-Akbar Salehi: enemies' efforts to spread the computer virus out to the Iranian nuclear systems were in vain.
• Minister: US seeks to launch cyber warfare against Iran IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Minister of Communications and Information Technology Taghipour: US and other enemies are to launch a cyber warfare against Iran.
• Iran Protesters' Kin Demand Senior Officials Tried VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- The families of 3 men who died in the aftermath of Iran's disputed election have granted a reprieve to the 2 jailers convicted of their killings.
• US House Votes to Punish China for Undervaluing Its Currency VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a measure that would punish China and other countries that undervalue their currencies.
• Kremlin's Ruling Party Boosts Ties Across The Former Soviet Union RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- Former PM Kulov's Ar-Namys party has picked up a key endorsement from Russia's ruling United Russia party.
• Former Kyrgyz President's Nephew To Stand Trial RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- Authorities in Kyrgyzstan say the nephew of ousted President Kurmanbek Bakiev is to stand trial in connection with deadly interethnic violence there in June.
• Côte d'Ivoire calls at UN for more aid for post-conflict development UN News Centre 29 Sep 2010 -- Côte d’Ivoire appealed for increased international aid as it prepares for long-delayed elections next month.
• Sierra Leonean Official Welcomes End of U.N. Sanctions VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- Sierra Leone's Information Minister has welcomed the U.N. Security Council;s decision to lift its sanctions against the nation.
• Security Council lifts sanctions against Sierra Leone UN News Centre 29 Sep 2010 -- The Security Council lifted the arms embargo and other sanctions it imposed on Sierra Leone more than 12 years ago.
• Thailand committed to democracy, Foreign Minister tells UN UN News Centre 29 Sep 2010 -- Thailand is committed to the principles of democracy and human rights, the South-East Asian nation’s Foreign Minister told the General Assembly.
• Medvedev Says Kurile Islands 'Very Important' Part Of Russia RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev has said that the Pacific Kurile Islands is a "very important" part of Russia.
• Sharia Creates Controversy in US VOA 29 Sep 2010 -- In recent months, much attention has been focused on the place of Islam in America.