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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 02 Dec 2010 [PDF]
• Iraqi Politician Calls On Maliki To Give Up Commander-In-Chief Duties RFE/RL 02 Dec 2010 -- Top politician from PM al-Maliki's National Alliance says he should either step down as CINC or resign from his party.
• Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Leader AFPS 02 Dec 2010 -- Afghan and coalition forces last night captured an alleged bomb and weapons facilitator in Afghanistan’s Wardak province.
• US Forces in Afghanistan Review Hostage Rescue Tactics VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- The US military is reviewing its procedures in hostage rescue situations, following the investigation of the death of a British aid worker.
• UK hostage in Afghanistan was killed by US, Hague confirms IRNA 02 Dec 2010 -- Foreign Secretary Hague announced that British aid worker Linda Norgrove was killed by a grenade thrown by soldiers sent to rescue her.
• Roadside Bombs Kill Two NATO Soldiers In Afghanistan RFE/RL 02 Dec 2010 -- NATO says two soldiers serving with the International Security Assistance Force were killed by roadside bombs in Afghanistan.
• Marines make a radio call to the Watervliet Arsenal Army News 02 Dec 2010 -- When the Marines deploy a tank company to Afghanistan this December it will bring with it enhanced Marine lethality and survivability developed by the Watervliet Arsenal.
• New border police training transforming Herat operations Army News 02 Dec 2010 -- Afghans are already beginning to assume many duties previously held exclusively by coalition troops.
• Meeting With Troops at Manas Transit Center US Dept. of State 02 Dec 2010
• Kyrgyzstan: Base contribution to fight with terrorism RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- The Pentagon's transit center in Bishkek is fully operational and this is Kyrgyzstan's contribution to the fight with international terrorism.
• Airmen acquire MQ-9 maintenance responsibility in Afghanistan AFNS 02 Dec 2010 -- Airmen assumed responsibility of MQ-9 Reaper maintenance operations Dec. 1.
• Putin hopes intl. efforts in Afghanistan are successful RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- Russian PM Putin said during an interview that he hopes the international coalition's efforts are positive for Afghanistan.
• Ceremony Marks End of Pakistan Flood Relief Operations AFPS 02 Dec 2010 -- U.S. troops supporting the humanitarian relief effort to flood-stricken Pakistan ended their mission.

Defense Policy / Programs

• European missile defense system either with Russia or against Russia RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- The missile defense system in Europe can be created either with Russia's participation or against the country.
• US Senators Split Along Party Lines on Homosexuals in Military VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Members of the US Senate lined up on opposing sides of the issue of allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the military.
• Gates, Mullen Urge Congress to Repeal 'Don't Ask' Law AFPS 02 Dec 2010 -- Congress must act soon to ensure a systematic and orderly implementation of gays being permitted to serve openly in the military.
• Military Can Manage 'Don't Ask' Repeal AFPS 02 Dec 2010 -- The military can deal effectively with allowing openly gay servicemembers in its ranks.
• Global Strike Command officials build partnership with French AFNS 02 Dec 2010 -- The French Strategic Air Forces' top officer, Lt. Gen. Paul Fouilland, visited the Air Force Global Strike Command.
• Modeling and simulation conference shaping future warfighting AFNS 02 Dec 2010 -- New commander of AETC challenged developers to work together to develop new and improved training systems.
• STRATCOM commander: 'No higher calling' than nuclear mission AFNS 02 Dec 2010 -- The commander of U.S. Strategic Command visited all five Air Force Global Strike Command bases.
• Army issues RFP for Ground Combat Vehicle Army News 02 Dec 2010 -- Force protection, a nine-Soldier capacity, full-spectrum-ops capability and on-time delivery are among the "big four" imperatives.
• New maintenance shop preserves Marine communication systems USMC News 02 Dec 2010 -- The Ground Electronics Maintenance shop is responsible for keeping land mobile radio systems.
• Yuma first test bed for new weather equipment USMC News 02 Dec 2010 -- The station's weather department received the Marine Corps' newest and only mobile meteorological vehicle Nov. 6, 2010, as the test bed before it hits the rest of the Corps.
• USS Charlotte Departs for Western Pacific Deployment Navy NewsStand 02 Dec 2010 -- The USS Charlotte departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific region Dec. 1.
• George Washington Strike Group Prepares to Begin Keen Sword 2010 Navy NewsStand 02 Dec 2010 -- USS George Washington traveled more than three hundred miles back to the Pacific Ocean in preparation for the Japanese-led exercise Keen Sword 2010 that begins Dec. 3.
• Golden Eagles Conclude Six-Month Deployment to Seventh Fleet Navy NewsStand 02 Dec 2010 -- The "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 concluded a six-month deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) Nov. 24.
• Recon Marines take to the sea during helo operations USMC News 02 Dec 2010 -- The CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter glided precariously low over the choppy water off the beach of Camp Schwab, dropping pairs of reconnaissance Marines into the ocean.
• Wolf T.R.A.P.P: Taking tactical weapon handling to whole new level USMC News 02 Dec 2010 -- Jim Elder, the founder and creator of Wolf T.R.A.P.P. explained that the training is the same administered to the Marine Special Operations Command.
• New Policy Bridges Korea Tour Normalization AFPS 02 Dec 2010 -- The top U.S. commander in South Korea has introduced a new policy prioritizing what positions qualify for highly sought-after command sponsorships.
• Navy EOD Team Ignites New Training with Uruguayan Military Navy NewsStand 02 Dec 2010 -- Uruguayan military and emergency services personnel completed three weeks of EOD training hosted by Maritime Civilian Affairs and Security Training Command.
• DREAM Act Would Expand Recruiting Pool AFPS 02 Dec 2010 -- Enactment of the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act would expand the eligible recruiting pool for the US military.
• Seabees Join SPS 2011 in Chile Navy NewsStand 02 Dec 2010 -- Nineteen Reserve Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 28 Detail Bravo joined High Speed Vessel 2 Swift Dec. 1 to participate in Southern Partnership Station 2011.
• HSV 2 Swift Hosts Chinese, Others in Support of Expo Naval 2010 Navy NewsStand 02 Dec 2010 -- High Speed Vessel Swift hosted a group of senior officers and distinguished visitors from China's People's Liberation Army navy, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.
• Army Researchers Study Computer, Human Networks AFPS 02 Dec 2010 -- Computer networks and social networks depend on interaction between individuals –- whether it’s individual machines or human beings.
• School of Aerospace Medicine classes move to Ohio AFNS 02 Dec 2010 -- Instructors with the US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine will begin teaching classes Dec. 6.
• Researchers Aim to Bring Smart Phones to Warfighters AFPS 02 Dec 2010 -- Army researchers are working to develop smart-phone technology to aid warfighters in tactical environments.
• US Continues Military Flexing in Asia VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- As one U.S. joint military exercise ends in Asia, another is about to begin.
• Keen Sword exercise sharpens US-Japan alliance AFNS 02 Dec 2010 -- About 10,500 U.S. servicemembers and their Japan Self Defense Force counterparts are participating in exercise Keen Sword 2011.
• UK deception in removing US cluster bombs revealed by Wikileaks IRNA 02 Dec 2010 -- British and American officials colluded to hoodwink parliament over a proposed ban on cluster bombs.
• Army fielding app upgrades to improve mild TBI reporting on battlefield Army News 02 Dec 2010 -- Application upgrades underway to Army Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care electronic medical record systems in Iraq and Afghanistan.
• GTMO Provides Support to USCGC Sitkinak Navy NewsStand 02 Dec 2010 -- Personnel attached to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay's (GTMO) Port Operations Department received USCGC Sitkinak (WPB 1329) Dec. 1 for a port visit.
• Mi-38 helicopter production to begin in 2013 RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- Russian Helicopters will start production of its new Mi-38 utility transport helicopter in 2013, after resolving engine supply problems.
• Russian gays not banned from military service - Putin RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- Russian PM Putin said during an interview that gays are not banned from serving in the Russian armed forces.
• NATO Sec. Gen. expects better ties with Russia RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen expects a major improvement in relations between Russia and the alliance.
• OSCE Summit Concludes Without Deal On Action Plan RFE/RL 02 Dec 2010 -- The OSCE's first summit in more than a decade has concluded what was meant to be its final session without any apparent breakthroughs.
• India conducts BrahMos cruise missile test RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- India successfully test-fired a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a military base in the northeastern coastal state of Orissa.
• India successfully test-fires "BrahMos" missile IRNA 02 Dec 2010 -- India on Thursday successfully test-fired the 290-km range BrahMos cruise missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the Orissa coast.
• Army chief dismisses US perception about Indian Army IRNA 02 Dec 2010 -- Army Chief Gen V K Singh said India has no 'Cold Start' doctrine as claimed in the secret American documents.
• Taiwan: Number of generals to be cut by 101 CNA 02 Dec 2010 -- Taiwan Defense Minister Kao: The number of generals in the military will be trimmed by 101 by early 2015.
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 02 Dec 2010

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for December 02, 2010
• Boeing Marks Retirement of Royal Australian Air Force F-111 Fleet Boeing 02 Dec 2010 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will bid a fond farewell to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-111 strike fighters that the company has supported for more than 14 years when the fleet is retired on Dec. 3.
• DENEL’S PMP RECEIVES R93 MILLION EXPORT ORDER Denel 02 Dec 2010 -- The Pretoria-based PMP began manufacturing brass cups and discs for BAE Systems in 2001, and has since supplied more than 2,4 billion components in more than 350 weekly shipments. Brass cups and discs are the basic components from which small and medium caliber ammunition are manufactured.
• Republic Of Korea Selects Lockheed Martin’s Proven C-130J Super Hercules For New Airlift Fleet Lockheed Martin 02 Dec 2010 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has signed a contract with the Republic of Korea to provide the nation four C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
• Astrium to build the future optical reconnaissance satellites for the French Armed Forces EADS 02 Dec 2010 -- CNES, the French space agency, has notified Astrium that the DGA, the French arms procurement agency, has awarded the company a € 795 million contract for two satellites for the optical space component (CSO) that will replace the current HELIOS 2 military observation satellites.
• Lockheed Martin UK Starts Scout Turret Development Lockheed Martin 02 Dec 2010 -- Lockheed Martin UK has been awarded the contract from General Dynamics UK to deliver the turret for the Scout reconnaissance vehicle.
• First Deployment with Air National Guard Increases Sniper® Pod Presence in Combat Operations Lockheed Martin 02 Dec 2010 -- The South Carolina Air National Guard recently returned from a combat deployment utilizing Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] Sniper pods on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. This marks the first time Sniper pods have been used in combat by an Air National Guard unit. While in theater, the 169th Fighter Wing employed the Sniper pod’s non-traditional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (NTISR) capabilities, relaying high resolution streaming video for rapid coordination with ground troops.
• U.S. Navy Target Completes Flights With New Northrop Grumman Software Northrop Grumman 02 Dec 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has completed a flight test demonstration of new software developed for the U.S. Navy's BQM-74E aerial target. The new software allows the target to fly complex fully autonomous missions.
• Northrop Grumman Proves Wireless Capabilities of Multi-Role Tactical Common Data Link in Simulated Disaster Demo Northrop Grumman 02 Dec 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has successfully demonstrated a wireless communications capability extending the Multi-Role Tactical Common Data Link (MR-TCDL) system, increasing its reach and speed while readily restoring communications during a simulated disaster.
• Oshkosh to Refurbish Heavy Vehicles in Theater for the U.S. Army Oshkosh 02 Dec 2010 -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), will refurbish an additional 140 vehicles and trailers in theater for the U.S. Army under a new order from the Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC). Through the Theater-Provided Equipment Refurbishment (TPER) program, Oshkosh works with the Army to return battle-damaged vehicles to full mission-capable operability at the company’s Kuwait facility.
• Raytheon Flies New Advanced Combat Radar on F-16 Raytheon 02 Dec 2010 -- Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Advanced Combat Radar, the latest Active Electronically Scanned Array radar, has successfully completed a series of flight trials on a U.S. Air Force F-16 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
• Raytheon's Mobile Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System Completes Live-Fire Demonstration Raytheon 02 Dec 2010 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and Oshkosh Corp., partnering with the U.S. Army and Navy, proved the maneuverability, integration and performance of the Mobile Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System during a recent live-fire demonstration.
• Sikorsky Aerospace Services Delivers First Upgraded S-61 Helicopter to U.S. State Department Sikorsky 02 Dec 2010 -- Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the delivery of the first upgraded S-61™ helicopter to the U.S. State Department. With its history of reliability and safety, the Sikorsky S-61 helicopter is capable of performing a wide range of critical missions including medical evacuation, passenger and logistics transportation. SAS is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
• Boeing Completes Intersegment Testing of FAB-T Satellite Communications System Boeing 02 Dec 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that the company and the U.S. Air Force recently completed intersegment tests of communications between a Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminal (FAB-T) and an Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite vehicle (SV2) payload. The tests demonstrated the ability of the FAB-T Nuclear Command and Control Network Communications System (NC2NCS) to communicate with the AEHF satellite payload.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 2 December 2010 United Nations 02 Dec 2010
• Press Conference on 2009/2010 Human Security Report, 2 December 2010 United Nations 02 Dec 2010
• Press Conference by Security Council President on Work Programme for December, 2 December 2010 United Nations 02 Dec 2010
• US: North Korea Likely to Be Hiding More Nuclear Sites VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- The US says North Korea may be hiding more nuclear sites with potential military uses after revealing uranium enrichment facility.
• China reiterates call for consultations on Korean Peninsula RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- China has reiterated its call for emergency consultations over the standoff on the Korean Peninsula.
• Situation on Korean Peninsula very acute and disturbing - Putin RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- Russian PM Putin said that the situation on the Korean Peninsula is "very acute and disturbing."
• Israeli Forces Kill 2 Palestinians VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- The Israeli military says its forces have killed two Palestinian militants in the northern Gaza Strip.
• SOMALIA: Accusations traded over rising casualties at Mogadishu market IRIN 02 Dec 2010 -- Civilian casualties of fighting between government forces are rising in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.
• Burundi Bolsters Somalia's AU Force VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Burundi has confirmed it sent an additional 850 soldiers to Somalia last week to bolster the African Union peacekeeping force.
• International Pressure Mounts for Sudanese President's Arrest VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir did not appear at independence day celebrations in the Central African Republic.
• Referendum Source of Tension in Sudan's Abeyi Region VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- South Sudan is preparing to hold a referendum on January 9 that could see the region split from Sudan's Arab-dominated government in Khartoum.
• Deadly clash during Darfur protests warrants investigation - Ban UN News Centre 02 Dec 2010 -- Secretary-General Ban called for a probe into an incident on in which at least one person died at a university in West Darfur.
• Sudan Referendum Commission Monitors Voter Registration among Diaspora VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Spokesman for Sudan’s referendum commission: Delegation of commissioners from the organization will visit the United States to monitor the voter registration process.
• Russia armed South Ossetian, Abkhazian rebels RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- US diplomatic cables: Russia supplied separatist forces in South Ossetia and Abkhazia with weapons in the lead-up to the Georgian attack in 2008.
• WikiLeaks: US Suspects Sri Lankan President of 2009 Killings VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Leaked US documents say American diplomats accused top Sri Lankan officials, including President Mahinda Rajapaksa, of playing a role in massacre of rebels.

News Reports

• State Department not to blame for secret info leak RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- The recent leak of secret U.S. diplomatic documents did not take place within the State Department.
• U.S. says nothing extraordinary about its diplomatic correspondence RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- United States embassy officials abroad did nothing that would contradict the common practice of diplomatic work.
• Hunt for Assange Heats Up, World Leaders' Fury Mounts VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- An international manhunt is on forWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is reported to be in Britain.
• Swedish High Court Upholds Arrest Warrant for WikiLeaks Founder VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- The Swedish Supreme Court has upheld an arrest warrant for the founder of the WikiLeaks website.
• Wikileaks Cable: US Feared Russian Lies, Deceit in Viktor Bout Case VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Cable lays out American fears that Russian associates of Bout were using bribery and deceit to prevent his deportation.
• Putin: Russia Still U.S. Partner Despite Leaked Cables RFE/RL 02 Dec 2010 -- Russian PM Putin defended his country's progress in democracy and affirmed its cooperation with Washington in a wide-ranging interview.
• Putin Defends Russia Against WikiLeaks Corruption Allegations VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Russian PM Putin has spoken out against US criticisms of Russian democracy, which were made public by the website WikiLeaks.
• 'No surprises' for Russia in WikiLeaks revelations - Foreign Ministry RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- There is nothing new or unexpected for Russia in the cables leaked by the WikiLeaks website.
• Latest WikiLeaks Cables Brand Russia 'Mafia State' RFE/RL 02 Dec 2010 -- Russia is a "mafia state" that works to extort business, persecute rivals, rig elections, and traffic weapons.
• Latest WikiLeaks Post Shows Dim US View of Russia VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- The latest U.S. diplomatic cables leaked by the website WikiLeaks indicate the US views Russia as a corrupt, virtual "mafia state."
• Iran fails to prove nuclear programme is purely peaceful UN News Centre 02 Dec 2010 -- Top UN official reported that Tehran has still not provided the necessary proof that its activities are purely peaceful.
• UN Cannot Confirm Iran's Nuclear Activities are Peaceful VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- The head of the United Nations' nuclear agency says he cannot confirm that Iran's atomic activities are peaceful.
• Moscow expects Teheran to meet 'Iran Six' next week in Geneva RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- Moscow expects Teheran and the Iran Six to meet on December 6 in Geneva.
• Iran completes fueling Bushehr nuclear reactor RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- Iran has finished loading fuel into the core of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.
• Mottaki: Relations with Arab world good, sanctions not biting IRNA 02 Dec 2010 -- IRI FM: Iran enjoys most intimate relations with regional countries and takes most serious steps aimed at further strengthening them.
• Mottaki: Talking on WikiLeaks documents only after official US stand IRNA 02 Dec 2010 -- IRI Foreign Minister: Iran enjoys most intimate relations with regional countries.
• Ruling Party Official Denies Armenian Arms Transfers To Iran RFE/RL 02 Dec 2010 -- A leading member of Republican Party denied disclosed US claims that Armenia re-exported weapons to Iran.
• Iran Makes Arrests in Scientist Blasts VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Iran's intelligence chief says authorities have arrested an unspecified number of suspects linked to bombings that killed a prominent nuclear scientist.
• Larijani: Americans unable of comprehending revolution IRNA 02 Dec 2010 -- Parliament speaker: 32 years after victory of Revolution, Americans have still not comprehended its essence.
• IAEA Asks Syria to Cooperate with Nuclear Probe VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- The head of the United Nations nuclear agency says he asked Syria for greater cooperation in an ongoing probe into a suspected nuclear site.
• Remarks By Secretary Clinton With President Otunbayeva After Their Meeting US Dept. of State 02 Dec 2010
• Clinton Hails 'Bold Endeavor' of Kyrgyz Democracy VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- US Secretary of State Clinton, continuing a Central Asia visit in Kyrgyzstan, hailed what she termed that country's "bold endeavor" of building a parliamentary democracy.
• Clinton Praises Kyrgyz Progress Toward Democracy RFE/RL 02 Dec 2010 -- US Secretary of State Clinton has praised Kyrgyzstan for what she describes as having proven that parliamentary democracy can work in Central Asia.
• Uzbek president upbeat on ties with U.S. RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2010 -- Uzbekistan highly values its relations with the United States and is committed to strengthening them, Uzbek President Islam Karimov said.
• Clinton Presses Human Rights in Uzbekistan VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- US Secretary of State Clinton has urged Uzbekistan's president, Islam Karimov, to take steps to protect human rights.
• COTE D'IVOIRE: Election chaos keeps Ivoirians on edge IRIN 02 Dec 2010 -- More than a month after a long-overdue presidential election, Ivoirians still do not know who their president is, trapped in a post-election limbo.
• ECOWAS Urges Ivory Coast to Resolve Election Impasse VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Top official of ECOWAS: President of the commission is holding talks with all stakeholders in Ivory Coast to resolve the ongoing impasse.
• Military Seals Borders as Ivory Coast President Challenges Election Results VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Ivory Coast's military has sealed the country's borders as the president is challenging election results that show him losing.
• Security Council and Secretary-General welcome release of Ivorian poll results UN News Centre 02 Dec 2010 -- The Security Council and Secretary-General Ban welcomed the announcement by Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral authorities of the provisional results of Sunday’s presidential run-off.
• Electoral Commission Says Opposition Candidate Wins Ivory Coast Election VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Ivory Coast's electoral commission says the country's former prime minister has won the presidential election.
• Ouattara Supporters Say 8 Killed in Attack on Party Headquarters VOA 02 Dec 2010 -- Supporters of Ivory Coast's opposition candidate say eight people were killed in an attack in the capital, despite an overnight curfew.
• Myanmar transition should include those who did not take part in polls - UN envoy UN News Centre 02 Dec 2010 -- The United Nations envoy on Myanmar urged the Government to work out a broad-based political transition that includes those who did not participate in recent elections.
• UN humanitarian chief begins second visit to flood-hit Pakistan UN News Centre 02 Dec 2010 -- The United Nations humanitarian chief arrived in Pakistan for her second visit to the South Asian nation since it was struck by floods.