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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 10 Jan 2011 [PDF]
• 'Dragon' battalion Soldiers train IA on combat life saving Army News 10 Jan 2011 -- Iraqi Army soldiers completed training in combat life-saving techniques during a two-day course taught by Soldiers from the 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division.
• Airmen develop Iraqi documentation and media exploitation capacity AFNS 10 Jan 2011 -- Forty joint expeditionary tasking Airmen, along with other members of the Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Tactical Documentation and Media Exploitation Team in Iraq, are helping Iraqi government officials to establish their own documentation and media exploitation mission.
• Afghan, Coalition Forces Kill, Detain Insurgents AFPS 10 Jan 2011 -- Afghan and coalition killed at least 15 insurgents and detained numerous others today in operations throughout southern and eastern Afghanistan, military officials reported.
• Background Briefing by Senior Administration Official on Air Force Two en route Kabul The White House 10 Jan 2011
• Biden to Assess Progress in Afghanistan AFPS 10 Jan 2011 -- Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Afghanistan today for a previously unannounced visit that White House officials said is designed to assess progress and reinforce the U.S. commitment.
• AFGHANISTAN: Call for help for IDPs, deportees in Helmand IRIN 10 Jan 2011 -- Thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from insurgency-hit Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, need food assistance urgently, officials told IRIN.
• Pakistan, Afghanistan Promote Stronger Ties in Effort to End Violence VOA 10 Jan 2011 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan have recently concluded high-level talks aimed at accelerating the process of reconciliation and reintegration with Taliban insurgents to try to bring an end to the near decade-long Afghan conflict. The United Sates, which plans a phased withdrawal of its combat troops this summer, has welcomed the increased interaction between Kabul and Islamabad, which it believes is crucial for bringing peace to Afghanistan.
• National Guard Prepares for Southeast Storm Support AFPS 10 Jan 2011 -- As a winter storm rolls through the southern United States, some governors have placed their National Guard on state active duty.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Joint Press Conference with Secretary Gates and General Liang from Beijing, China DoD 10 Jan 2011 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Chinese Minister for National Defense Gen. Liang Guanglie
• Opening Statement by Secretary Robert Gates during Joint Press Conference with General Liang Guanglie from Beijing, China DoD 10 Jan 2011
• China-U.S. Military Meetings Called 'Candid, Productive' AFPS 10 Jan 2011 -- The meetings between Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Chinese officials here today were termed “candid and productive” by both U.S. and Chinese officials.
• U.S., China Must Cooperate as World Powers, Gates Says AFPS 10 Jan 2011 -- The United States and China are world powers that need to cooperate, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
• China, U.S. to improve ties, resume defense talks RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2011 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie resumed defense dialogue to improve relations between the countries, world media said Monday.
• New US-China Defense Talks Planned, But No ‘Strategic Dialogue’ VOA 10 Jan 2011 -- China deferred a request for a new strategic defense dialogue with the United States Monday during a meeting in Beijing between the two countries’ defense chiefs. But the officials did agree on a series of other talks and exchanges marking the end of a difficult year for U.S.-China defense relations.
• Chairman Calls for Military Self-examination AFPS 10 Jan 2011 -- As the military enjoys tremendous support from the American people, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today, now is the time to step back, assess the impact of 10 years of war and ensure the institution remains on course.
• Little Rock refurb crew brings C-130s back to life AFNS 10 Jan 2011 -- An aircraft sits in the hangar waiting for its facelift. Inside and out, there are signs of wear and tear: chipped paint, dented metal, torn insulation and peeling decals are a few examples this aircraft has been around.
• U.S. Naval Forces Aid Distressed Mariners NNS 10 Jan 2011 -- U.S. ships provided medical assistance to crew members from two vessels in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility since Jan. 1.
• Holloman Airmen provide 5th generation fighter support AFNS 10 Jan 2011 -- Two T-38 Talons were delivered in December here with the help of NASA officials.
• Aviano becomes first USAFE base to begin using AMT AFNS 10 Jan 2011 -- Airmen at Aviano Air Base are the first in U.S. Air Forces in Europe to begin using the new, revolutionary asset marking and tracking system being implemented at Air Force installations around the world.
• 110th Anniversary Celebration of the Army Nurse Corps Army News 10 Jan 2011 -- February 2, 2011 marks the 110th anniversary of the inception of the Army Nurse Corps. The celebration in the National Capital Region will be held on February 5th at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.
• U.S. Navy prepares for the future of information warfare Army News 10 Jan 2011 -- The U.S. European Command Director of Intelligence presented the first group of Navy officers under the EUCOM umbrella with the new Information Dominance Warfare insignia at EUCOM Headquarters in Stuttgart Dec. 16.
• HSEEP: Homeland Security seminar helps to hone garrison emergency response Army News 10 Jan 2011 -- A tornado tears through Fort Leonard Wood and destroys 150 homes.
• Lights outs; night vision only Army News 10 Jan 2011 -- While the sun set in the west, Wolfpack Soldiers rose in the north.
• Corps’ most decorated unit joins 31st MEU USMC News 10 Jan 2011 -- The most decorated infantry battalion in the Marine Corps has arrived over the past week from Camp Pendleton, Calif., to join the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as the new battalion landing team, with the final flight landing here Jan. 10.
• President Signs Defense Authorization Act AFPS 10 Jan 2011 -- Noting his objection to two of its provisions, President Barack Obama signed the fiscal 2011 defense authorization act into law Jan. 7.
• Defense Official Outlines Pay Freeze Details AFPS 10 Jan 2011 -- Defense Department civilian employees affected by the federal pay freeze for 2011 and 2012 will still have the opportunity to receive performance awards, promotions and normal longevity increases, a senior defense official said.
• Baltic air policing mission complete AFNS 10 Jan 2011 -- The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, United Kingdom, relinquished command of the NATO Baltic air policing mission to the German air force at Lithuania Air Force Air Base here Jan. 5.
• Japan to hold naval drills involving U.S. warships in East China Sea on Monday RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2011 -- The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will hold drills in the East China Sea involving U.S. warships on Monday, the Japanese Defense Ministry said.
• S. Korea to Stage Field Tactical Military Exercises KCNA 10 Jan 2011 -- The 53rd infantry division of the south Korean puppet army announced that it would stage field tactical exercises aimed at invading the DPRK from Jan. 10, according to Yonhap News of south Korea.
• Iraqi airmen fly record number of aircraft AFNS 10 Jan 2011 -- Iraqi air force pilots flew a record number of aircraft during the annual Iraqi Army Day Parade Jan. 6 at the International Zone here.
• Indian Naval Chief embarks for Indonesia IRNA 10 Jan 2011 -- India’s Naval Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma left New Delhi on a four day official visit to Indonesia from 10th of January.
• India gets its first homegrown fighter jet RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2011 -- India's first indigenous light combat aircraft, Tejas, was handed over to the Indian Air Force on Monday for initial operational clearance, the Indian Air Force chief has said.
• January 10, 2011 - U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 10 Jan 2011

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for January 10, 2011
• BAE Systems Develops Non-Lethal Laser to Defend Against Pirate Attacks on Commercial Shipping BAE Systems 10 Jan 2011 -- BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated a prototype device that will serve as an effective non-lethal deterrent against pirate attacks on commercial vessels such as oil tankers and container ships.
• SAIC Awarded Contract by U.S. Army Research Laboratory SAIC 10 Jan 2011 -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) [NYSE: SAI] announced today it was awarded a follow-on contract by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory's (ARL) Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate (SEDD) in support of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract has a five year base period of performance and a total ceiling value of $400 million for all awardees.
• Oshkosh Defense to Provide Additional M-ATV Protection Kits Oshkosh 10 Jan 2011 -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), will deliver 800 protection kits for the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) following an order from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC).
• L-3 Announces Acquisition and Disposition L-3 Communications 10 Jan 2011 -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that it acquired FUNA International, GmbH (FUNA) on December 22, 2010. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business will be included in the Marine & Power Systems Group within L-3's Electronic Systems segment.
• General Dynamics’ Upgraded Version of the Trusted Network Environment Approved for Government Use General Dynamics 10 Jan 2011 -- The Unified Cross Domain Management Office (UCDMO) has approved the latest version of General Dynamics C4 Systems’ Trusted Network Environment (TNE) suite of cross-domain, information-sharing software tools for use by U.S. government organizations. The upgraded version, TNE® 10, is now available for customers that include the U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence communities, as well as international users.

Other Conflicts

• 10 January 2011 - Daily Press Briefing by the Offices of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the General Assembly President United Nations 10 Jan 2011
• Joint UN-African mission investigating further clashes in North Darfur UN News Centre 10 Jan 2011 -- The joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID) said today it is investigating further clashes in an area where thousands of people have already been displaced by recent fighting between Sudanese Government forces and rebels.
• Voting Continues in South Sudanese Referendum VOA 10 Jan 2011 -- Southern Sudanese officials say at least 30 people have died in clashes along the border with northern Sudan as the second day concluded in the region’s week-long referendum on independence. Election officials say voter turnout was 20 percent on Sunday, the first day of the week-long poll.
• SUDAN-SOMALIA: Referendum outcome worries Somalis in South IRIN 10 Jan 2011 -- The question on the minds of many Somalis and other Muslims living in Southern Sudan is: should the ongoing referendum result in secession, what will happen to them?
• Sudan: UN panel tours polling centres in South’s independence referendum UN News Centre 10 Jan 2011 -- The independence referendum in South Sudan, which could split Africa’s largest country in two and produce the United Nations’ 193rd Member State, has got off to a good start with officials successfully handling a large initial turnout, the head of the UN monitoring panel has said.
• UN chief deplores razing of East Jerusalem hotel for new Israeli settlements UN News Centre 10 Jan 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today deplored the destruction of the Shepherd’s Hotel in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for new Israeli settlements in the heart of a Palestinian neighbourhood.
• Israel's Netanyahu Defends East Jerusalem Settlement Despite Clinton Criticism VOA 10 Jan 2011 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is defending a settlement project in East Jerusalem that drew criticism from U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
• OPT: Frustration for Gazans at Rafah crossing into Egypt IRIN 10 Jan 2011 -- It is 1pm and the terminal building on the Palestinian side of Gaza’s only crossing into Egypt - Rafah - is empty. The desks at passport control are not even manned. Outside the terminal, a small group of Palestinians sit on benches shaded by trees waiting for the border to open. They have been waiting for three and a half hours.
• Côte d’Ivoire: UN seeks to aid thousands displaced by post-election turmoil UN News Centre 10 Jan 2011 -- More than 16,000 people in western Côte d’Ivoire, driven from their homes by violence after the outgoing president refused to step down despite his election defeat, need immediate medical aid, food, shelter and protection, the United Nations said today.
• Former Nigerian President Optimistic About Ivory Coast Mediation VOA 10 Jan 2011 -- In an effort to diffuse the tense situation in the Ivory Coast, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo met with both incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo and former prime minister Alassane Ouattara in what he called a "process of exploration." He told reporters in Abidjan that he is optimistic about the process, but will not rule out force to remove Mr. Gbagbo.
• BURUNDI: Land key obstacle to reintegration IRIN 10 Jan 2011 -- After living abroad as refugees for years – in some cases decades – many of the half-million people who have returned to Burundi since 2002 are having to cope with a severe shortage of one of the tiny country’s most precious commodities: land.
• Nepal: as end of UN mission nears, envoy urges consensus on arms monitoring UN News Centre 10 Jan 2011 -- With only five days left before the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) ends, the world body’s envoy to the country once again today urged all parties to the peace process there to reach consensus on the crucial issue of the monitoring of arms and armed forces after the mission departs.

News Reports

• North Korea proposes talks with South, Seoul put forward conditions RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2011 -- North Korea proposed South in an official letter to hold talks between the countries, while Seoul put forward its own conditions for the talks the Yonhap news agency reported citing a government source as saying.
• Mossad behind Iran nuclear scientist's assassination IRNA 10 Jan 2011 -- Ministry of Intelligence said on Monday that the Zionist regime's Mossad was involved in assassination of Tehran University Physics Professor martyr Masood Ali Mohammadi.
• Iran Says It Arrests Israel-Linked Spy Network RFE/RL 10 Jan 2011 -- BIran says it has arrested spies with links to Israel's Mossad intelligence service who were behind the murder of an Iranian nuclear scientist a year ago.
• Iranian authorities arrest suspects behind nuclear scientist's assassination RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2011 -- Iranian authorities arrested "Israel-linked spies," who allegedly were behind an assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist, killed last year, Iranian media said.
• Iran Arrests Suspects in Nuclear Scientist Assassination VOA 10 Jan 2011 -- Iran says it has arrested suspects in the assassination of a nuclear scientist one year ago.
• EGYPT: Avian flu deadlier than swine flu IRIN 10 Jan 2011
• Spain's Basque separatists declare 'permanent' ceasefire RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2011 -- Spain's Basque separatist group ETA declared on Monday a permanent ceasefire, Basque regional newspaper Gara has said.
• Spain orders Basque separatists to dissolve RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2011 -- Spain's Basque separatist group ETA should surrender and dissolve itself, Spanish Deputy Premier and the Interior minister, Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba said on Monday, following ETA's declaration of the permanent ceasefire.
• Basque's ETA Announces Permanent Ceasefire VOA 10 Jan 2011 -- The Basque separatist group ETA has declared a permanent ceasefire. The group has waged a violent campaign to form an independent state in northern Spain and southwest France.
• Northrop Grumman-Built James Webb Space Telescope Makes Significant Progress in 2010 With Completion of Mission, Mirror and Sunshield Milestones Northrop Grumman 10 Jan 2011 -- Highlighted by the completion of its most important milestone to date, Mission Critical Design Review, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope made significant progress throughout 2010. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is leading the design and development effort for the space agency's Goddard Space Flight Center.
• Haiti: speeding earthquake recovery ‘absolute priority’ for 2011, UN says UN News Centre 10 Jan 2011 -- One year after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, killing 220,000 people and making 1.5 million others homeless, the citizens of the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere have achieved a lot with international aid but a much more needs to be done, a senior United Nations official said today.
• Press Conference on Haiti’s Reconstruction, One Year after Earthquake United Nations 10 Jan 2011
• Viktor Bout's wife to seek his release on bail RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2011 -- The wife of the alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, extradited to the United States from Thailand late last year, said on Monday she would petition to the U.S. Federal Court for his release on bail.
• Ban reiterates support for UN-backed tribunal during meeting with Lebanese leader UN News Centre 10 Jan 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated his support for the work of the United Nations-backed tribunal set up to try suspects in the 2005 murders of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and 22 others, as he met with the slain leader’s son and current Premier, Saad Hariri.
• Burma’s New Parliament Set to Meet VOA 10 Jan 2011 -- Burma’s new parliament, elected last November, will hold its first session on January 31, according to an announcement by state media made on Monday. The meeting will mark the first time a legislative body has met in the country since 1988.
• Commentary: The Deep Roots Of Pakistan’s Extremism RFE/RL 08 Jan 2011 -- Punjab Governor Salman Taseer’s murder by his security guard was an obvious act of religious extremism and a clear sign that Pakistan has changed little in the more than 80 years since a carpenter killed a Hindu for allegedly publishing a book that insulted the Prophet Muhammad.