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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 16 Nov 2010 [PDF]
• Airpower Summary for November 14 AFNS 16 Nov 2010
• Airpower Summary for November 13 AFNS 16 Nov 2010
• Airpower Summary for November 12 AFNS 16 Nov 2010
• Airpower Summary for November 11 AFNS 16 Nov 2010
• Airpower Summary for November 10 AFNS 16 Nov 2010
• BCTC range control supports USF-I exercise Army News 16 Nov 2010 -- The Iraqi Army range control team at the Besmaya Combat Training Center worked with United States Forces-Iraq personnel to execute joint live-fire exercises in early November.
• 42 Iraqi Army students finish M1A1 Familiarization Course Army News 16 Nov 2010 -- Forty-two Soldiers from the Iraqi Army's 9th Armored Division graduated from the M1A1 Familiarization Course at the Besmaya Combat Training Center Nov. 2.
• Iraqi Army Engineer School leads basic training Army News 16 Nov 2010 -- As part of a country-wide surge of 5,000 new Iraqi Army recruits, Iraqi Army Engineer School cadre are leading a 60-day Basic Combat Training course that began Oct. 6 at Camp Taji.
• Deployed brigade trains on their big guns in Kuwait Army News 16 Nov 2010 -- 3/4th Infantry Division deployed to southern Iraq, revisiting the gunnery range near Camp Buehring, Kuwait.
• 266th FMC deploys in support of OEF, OND Army News 16 Nov 2010 -- Soldiers of the 266th Financial Management Center, 21st Theater Sustainment Command boarded a plane for Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
• Troops Follow Intelligence Leads, Detain Insurgents AFPS 16 Nov 2010 -- Afghan and coalition security forces followed intelligence leads and captured more than 20 insurgents in their search for Taliban and Haqqani terrorist network leadership.
• US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan to begin next year: Holbrooke IRNA 16 Nov 2010 -- US Special Envoy Holbrooke: {rocess of combat U.S. troops’ withdrawal from Afghanistan would begin in July next year.
• Afghan Uniformed Police stand up commando unit USMC News 16 Nov 2010 -- The Musa Qal'eh Commando Police. This elite unit is trained to deal with high-priority targets and act as a quick-reaction force here in Musa Qal'eh.
• Karzai Stirs 'Concerns' In Washington RFE/RL 16 Nov 2010 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai is again stirring reactions from Congress and the White House.
• Afghan President Issues New Call for Peace VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks to the media after offering the Eid al-Adha's prayers at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, 16 Nov. 2010.
• NATO Summit to Discuss New Mission Statement and Afghan Operation VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- Heads of state and government from the 28-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, are meeting in Lisbon, Portugal later this month.
• Kabul Urges UN To Remove More Names From Terrorist List RFE/RL 16 Nov 2010 -- Afghanistan's ambassador to the UN has urged removal of more members of the Taliban from its international sanctions list.
• Russia ready to deliver Mi-171 helicopters to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport will compete in a helicopter tender for the U.S. anti-terrorism campaign in Afghanistan.
• Anger mounting in Pakistan against US drone attacks IRNA 16 Nov 2010 -- Majority in Pakistan is against the US strategy of carrying out drone strikes on Pakistani soil.
• Suspected U.S. Missile Strike Kills 15 In Northwest Pakistan RFE/RL 16 Nov 2010 -- Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. missile strike has killed 15 suspected militants near the Afghan border.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Statement from the Vice President on the New START Treaty The White House 16 Nov 2010
• Republicans Unmoved by Pleas for New START Ratification VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- The Obama administration is making an impassioned plea for Senate ratification of a arms treaty between the United States and Russia.
• U.S.-Russia 'reset' continues - Hillary Clinton RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- State Secretary Clinton: The US will keep strengthening cooperation with Russia but will not avoid discussions of disputable issues.
• Remarks by the President in Awarding the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta The White House 16 Nov 2010
• Medal of Honor awarded to Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta Army News 16 Nov 2010 -- Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta will receive the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama during a White House ceremony.
• President Awards Medal of Honor to Army Staff Sergeant AFPS 16 Nov 2010 -- President Obama presented the Medal of Honor today to the first living servicemember to receive the distinction for service in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
• Obama Awards Medal of Honor to Afghanistan War Hero VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- For the first time since the Vietnam War, America's highest military honor has been awarded to a living service member.
• US Army Completes Chemical Stockpile Destruction Army News 15 Nov 2010 -- The US Army Chemical Materials Agency announces the disposal of the last mustard agent-filled ton container at Pine Bluff Arsenal, Ark.
• Remarks by Secretary Gates at the Wall Street Journal CEO Council 2010 Meeting DoD 16 Nov 2010
• Air Force Selects Preferred Alternative Base for C-17 Aircraft DoD 16 Nov 2010
• Air Force officials select preferred alternative base for C-17 AFNS 16 Nov 2010 -- Air Force officials announced their preferred basing decision for eight C-17 Globemaster IIIs Nov. 16.
• U.S. Must Sustain Military Might, Gates Says AFPS 16 Nov 2010 -- The United States must maintain its military might to address the security challenges of today and the future, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.
• Marine Corps Seeks Correct 21st Century Balance AFPS 16 Nov 2010 -- The Marine Corps needs to be like a middleweight boxer –- agile, quick and deadly, the commander of Marine Corps Combat Development Command said.
• Undersecretary Outlines Cost-saving Strategy AFPS 16 Nov 2010 -- Affordability, incentives and productivity growth are the ingredients to get the most out of the next Defense Department budget, a top Pentagon official said.
• EA-18G Growlers Take to Fallon Skies Navy NewsStand 16 Nov 2010 -- Two airborne electronic attack aircraft began validation with Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center's newest training department, the Airborne Electronic Attack Weapons School.
• USNS Kiska Departs U.S. 7th Fleet for Deactivation Navy NewsStand 16 Nov 2010 -- USNS Kiska scheduled to cross the international date line as the ship heads to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to begin preparations for deactivation.
• Dubuque Completes Eventful 5th Fleet Deployment Navy NewsStand 16 Nov 2010 -- USS Dubuque completed its operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility Nov. 6.
• USS North Carolina Arrives at Pearl Harbor Navy NewsStand 16 Nov 2010 -- USS North Carolina arrived at her new homeport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after the completion of a 4 month inner-fleet transfer from Groton, Conn.
• Soldiers share combat perspective with Army scientists Army News 16 Nov 2010 -- Fifteen I Corps Soldiers fresh from combat tours in Afghanistan collaborated with Army scientists during a two-week tour of ARDEC facilities.
• Russia, China to address illegal arms production issue RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Russia and China have agreed to resolve the issue of the illegal production of Russian arms in China.
• Russia ready to sell Su-35 fighter jets to China RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport ready to hold talks with China on the delivery of advanced Su-35 fighter aircraft.
• Russia to sell additional RD-93 jet engines to China RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport is preparing a contract for the delivery of additional RD-93 jet engines to China.
• NATO Parliamentary Assembly addresses ties with Russia RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- A session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly emphasized the importance of relations with Russia.
• Russia, Kenya urge concerted effort in fight against sea piracy RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Russia and Kenya reiterated a call for the creation of an international tribunal on sea piracy to help thwart frequent pirate attacks.
• Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the Upcoming NATO and EU Summits in Lisbon, Portugal The White House 16 Nov 2010
• UK insists French deal 'not affect' nuclear deterrent IRNA 16 Nov 2010 -- The British government has denied that Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation with France affects the independence of the UK's nuclear deterrent.
• Over 120 UK war veterans suffering traumatic stress IRNA 16 Nov 2010 -- Over 120 British veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have been initially assessed with post-traumatic stress disorder between 2007 and 2009.
• Nigeria Reports Suspected Iranian Arms Shipment to UN VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- Nigeria has reported to the United Nations that it seized an alleged Iranian arms shipment last month.
• Iran Begins Five-Day Air-Defense War Games RFE/RL 16 Nov 2010 -- State television says a 5-day air defense exercise kicked off to test Iran's capabilities in protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack.
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, 11/16/10 US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2010

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for November 16, 2010
• Boeing Vigilare Command and Control System Passes Final Factory and Tactical Data Link Tests Boeing 16 Nov 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that Vigilare, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Network Centric Command and Control System (NC3S), has passed its final factory and Tactical Data Link (TADIL) acceptance tests.
• Boeing Delivers UK Royal Air Force's 7th C-17 Globemaster III Boeing 16 Nov 2010 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] delivered the United Kingdom’s seventh C-17 Globemaster III to the Royal Air Force (RAF) today during a ceremony at Boeing’s final assembly facility in Long Beach.
• Boeing to Acquire Military Logistics Provider CDM Technologies Boeing 16 Nov 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire CDM Technologies, a software engineering company that specializes in real-time transportation and logistics planning systems for the U.S. military. The transaction will be effected through Boeing's Tapestry Solutions subsidiary.
• Denel Saab Aerostructures celebrates production of vital part for Airbus A400M Denel 16 Nov 2010 -- Denel Saab Aerostructures (DSA) is one of only two companies outside Europe that manufactures sections of the world’s most advanced transport aircraft, due to be delivered to defence forces within the next two years. The massive four-engine turboprop aircraft recently made its public debut at the Farnborough Air Show in England with the locally produced components already on board.
• Lockheed Martin JASSM-ER Test Flights Highlight Outstanding Development Effort Lockheed Martin 16 Nov 2010 -- Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile - Extended Range (JASSM-ER) recently flew two successful test flights at White Sands Missile Range, NM, increasing the program’s success rate to 91 percent in 11 flights. The live 2,000-pound class missiles, released from B-1B bombers, effectively navigated to and destroyed their intended targets.
• Northrop Grumman Launches Eighth Virginia-Class Submarine, California (SSN 781) Northrop Grumman 16 Nov 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) reached a significant construction milestone by successfully launching the Virginia-class submarine California (SSN 781) at the company's Shipbuilding sector in Newport News, Va. on Nov. 14.
• Pratt & Whitney To Power Egyptian Air Force F-16s Pratt & Whitney 16 Nov 2010 -- Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company, was awarded a contract for $46 million to provide F100-PW-229 Enhanced Engine Package (EEP) engines to power the Egyptian Air Force’s new fleet of 20 F-16 aircraft. This contract covers engines to support the initial aircraft production for the Egyptian Air Force’s F-16 Block 52 aircraft purchase. The F100-PW-229 EEP is the latest evolution of Pratt & Whitney’s F100 family. Pratt & Whitney plans to begin deliveries of F100-PW-229 EEP engines in 2011.
• Northrop Grumman Wins NASA Contract to Build Modular Space Vehicles for the DoD Northrop Grumman 16 Nov 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) was selected by NASA as one of the five contractors for the Modular Space Vehicles (MSV) program. NASA's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., acted as the contracting agent for the Department of Defense's Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) program and announced the award of the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity cost-plus fixed-fee multi-award contract, with a five-year period of performance on Nov. 10, 2010.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 16 November 2010 United Nations 16 Nov 2010
• Sanctions against DPR Korea biting UN News Centre 16 Nov 2010 -- Sanctions imposed by the Security Council on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are having a substantial impact.
• KCNA on US Scenario for Invading DPRK KCNA 16 Nov 2010 -- A spokesman for the U.S. Defense Department declared recently that U.S.-south Korea joint military maneuvers would be staged.
• KCNA on ROK Spying Case KCNA 16 Nov 2010 -- South Korea announced that a former member of the Committee for National Reunification conducted espionage acts at various directives from the north.
• US Application of Double-Standard to Human Rights KCNA 16 Nov 2010 -- The U.S. styling itself an international human rights judge.
• Hezbollah's combat readiness superior to Zionist regime IRNA 16 Nov 2010 -- Hezbollah's combat readiness is still superior to Israel in any probable future military involvement.
• Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Ministerial Meeting on Sudan US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2010
• Sudan's Military to Blame for Disintegration VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- The leader of Sudan’s Popular Congress Party, Dr. Hassan Al Turabi, has cast doubt on the viability of a unified Sudan.
• UN Chief, Security Council: Sudan Referendum Must Not Eclipse Darfur Settlement VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- The UN Secretary-General and members of the UNSC have expressed concern that resolution of the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region not be overlooked.
• Abyei Stalemate Dominates Sudan Negotiations VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- The stalemate over Sudan's oil-rich Abyei region is at the center of current high-level discussions and negotiations over the east-African nation's uncertain future.
• Sudan: Security Council calls for 'urgent action' for peaceful, credible referenda UN News Centre 16 Nov 2010 -- The Security Council urged parties to the 2005 peace pact to take urgent action to ensure the holding of peaceful and credible referenda.
• UN Calls for Urgent Action on Sudan Referendum VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- The UN Security Council said urgent action is needed to assure a peaceful referendum in January on independence for southern Sudan.
• UN moves Sudanese refugees away from volatile Central African Republic border UN News Centre 16 Nov 2010 -- Insecurity and logistical difficulties have prompted the UN refugee agency to relocate some 3,500 Sudanese refugees from a camp in north-eastern CAR.
• Sudanese Refugees in CAR Being Moved to Secure Site VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- The UN refugee agency is relocating thousands of Sudanese refugees from a volatile border region in northern Central African Republic to a safer place.
• UN Rushes to Aid Refugees in Congo VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- With at least 2 million displaced people, Congo has one of the world's largest populations of those who have lost their homes and fled their villages.
• UN Security Council 'Deplores' Western Sahara Violence VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- The U.N. Security Council has deplored last week's deadly clashes in Western Sahara, but has not said it will agree to a request from the pro-independence Polisario Front for a U.N. investigation into the violence.
• Sarkisian Warns Azerbaijan About Use Of Force In Karabakh RFE/RL 16 Nov 2010 -- Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian has said Azerbaijan will be dealt a "devastating" blow if it uses force to try to resolve the conflict.
• Informal talks on Moldovan breakaway region to be held in Kiev RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Informal consultations on the issue of Transdnestr in the "five-plus-two" format will be held in the Ukrainian capital Kiev.

News Reports

• Thailand Extradites Alleged Russian Arms Dealer to US VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- Thailand has extradited alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States to face trial on terrorism charges.
• 'Merchant of Death' Bout extradited from Thailand to U.S. RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Russian alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout on Tuesday was extradited from Thailand to the United States after the Thai premier gave his approval.
• Alleged Russian Arms Dealer Extradited From Thailand RFE/RL 16 Nov 2010 -- A Russian man reputed to be one of the world's most prolific arms dealers has been extradited to the United States, more than two years after his arrest.
• Russian-Thai relations not damaged by Bout extradition RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Thailand's extradition of suspected Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout will not damage Russian-Thai relations.
• Russia demands consular meeting with extradited Bout RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Russia demands an immediate meeting of consulate officials with Russian businessman Viktor Bout.
• Russian consulate confirms Bout's extradition RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Russian alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout has been extradited from Thailand to the U.S., Russia's consul in Bangkok said.
• Thai premier approves Bout extradition to U.S. RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2010 -- Alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout may be extradited to the U.S. on Tuesday after Thai Premier Abhisit Vejjajiva gave the green light to the move.
• Gates Says Sanctions Cause Iranian Rift, Opposes Military Strike VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- US Defense Secretary Gates says international sanctions against Iran are causing division among the country's leaders.
• France Says Diplomats Attacked In Iran RFE/RL 16 Nov 2010 -- France has accused Iranian security services of committing "unacceptable acts of violence" on French diplomatic personnel in Tehran.
• Iran Confirms Spying Charges Against Two Germans RFE/RL 16 Nov 2010 -- Iranian judiciary official: Germans arrested in Iran are being held on espionage charges.
• Iranian President Removed As Central Bank Board Chairman RFE/RL 16 Nov 2010 -- The Iranian parliament has passed a law removing President Mahmud Ahmadinejad from the post of chairman of the General Assembly of Iran's Central Bank.
• Millions in DPRK to face food shortages UN News Centre 16 Nov 2010 -- Two United Nations food agencies warned that about five million people living in the DPRK will continue to face food shortages.
• KCNA on Japanese Occupation of Korea KCNA 16 Nov 2010 -- The Korean Central News Agency issued a statement on Japan's military occupation and rule over Korea.
• Rodong Sinmun on Stronger Driving Force of Songun Revolution KCNA 16 Nov 2010 -- A strong driving force of revolution with the People's Army as its main force has been built in the DPRK.
• Aung San Suu Kyi Seeks Re-instatement of Opposition Party VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in Burma's High Court to file an affidavit seeking the legal reinstatement of her political party.
• China Confident Burma Will Remain Stable VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- China says it is confident its neighbor and ally Burma will continue what Beijing describes as a process of peace and ethnic reconciliation following the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
• Carter Center Says it Found no 'Systematic Fraud' in Guinea's Vote VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- A top official of the U.S-based Carter Center poll observer team said his organization did not see cases of systematic fraud during last Sunday’s Guinea presidential run-off election.
• Tensions High in Guinea After Presidential Vote VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- Security forces are on alert across Guinea's capital, Conakry, one day after opposition leader Alpha Conde was named the winner of the country's runoff presidential election.
• Haitian Protesters Blame UN Peacekeepers for Cholera VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- Haitian protesters have clashed with United Nations troops, blamed for helping to spread cholera in the Caribbean nation.
• Protests Break Out as Cholera Spreads in Haiti VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- As the death toll surpasses 1,000 from the cholera outbreak in Haiti, the UN and medical personnel struggle to keep pace. Nearly 17,000 people have been hospitalized.
• UN deplores 'politically motivated' violence in Haiti UN News Centre 16 Nov 2010 -- The UN mission in Haiti has deplored acts of violence against local and UN security forces during demonstrations in the cities of Cap-Haitien and Hinche.
• Anti-UN Protests Turn Deadly in Haiti VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- At least one person is dead in Haiti from violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers who residents blame for causing a deadly cholera epidemic.
• Madagascar Votes for New Constitution Wednesday VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- Madagascar’s former prime minister said he will not vote in Wednesday’s referendum for a new constitution, saying it would worsen the ongoing political crisis.
• Madagascar to Vote in Controversial Constitutional Referendum VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- Voters in Madagascar will decide on a new constitution that its supporters hope will end the crisis caused by the ouster of President Marc Ravalomanana.
• Nepal's 17th run-off poll for a new Prime Minister postponed IRNA 16 Nov 2010 -- Nepal's 17th run-off poll for a new prime minister was put off Monday with no clear winner expected in parliament as in the previous series of elections.
• Former US Ambassador Calls for International Monitors for Egypt's Election VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- A former U.S. ambassador to Egypt has called for international monitors in upcoming parliamentary elections, saying the Egyptian government needs more transparency.
• US, Japan to provide $1000m for Pakistan flood rehabilitation IRNA 16 Nov 2010 -- Japan and US will provide $500 million each to Pakistan for reconstruction and rehabilitation of flood affected areas.