05 March 2011 Military News

Pakistan supports Afghan reconciliation process IRNA 05 Mar 2011 -- Pakistan supports efforts of President Hamid Karzai and those of the High Peace Council led by Professor Burhannuddin Rabbani to promote reconciliation and peace in Afghanistan.

U.S. Military Aircraft Fly Egyptian Refugees Home AFPS 05 Mar 2011 -- Four U.S. military aircraft flew 312 Egyptians home today from the Tunisia-Libya border where they fled to escape the violence that continues between government forces and rebels in Libya.

Air Force launches second unmanned spacecraft AFNS 05 Mar 2011 -- In the latest step to improve space capability and further develop an affordable, reusable space vehicle, Air Force technicians launched the second X-37B here March 5, officials said.
USS Reuben James' Commanding Officer Meets Royal Brunei Armed Forces NNS 05 Mar 2011 -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Reuben James' (FFG 57) commanding officer met with two senior members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) on March 4.
USS Olympia Holds Change of Command NNS 05 Mar 2011 -- Los Angeles-class submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) held its change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam aboard the former battleship Missouri (BB 63) Friday, March 4.
Safety, teamwork aid in FARP success Army News 05 Mar 2011 -- Forward arming and refueling points for Task Force Thunder, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, are places where aircraft can receive fuel and ammunition to continue providing coverage for troops on the ground.
Deadline to claim Stop-Loss pay extended Army News 05 Mar 2011 -- The deadline to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay has been extended to March 18.

Russia to start operating new Glonass-K satellite by yearend RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2011 -- Russia will start operating its new Glonass-K navigation satellite, which is now undergoing in-orbit tests, by the end of the year, the head of the Russian Space Systems construction bureau has said.

Daily highlights massive German arms sales to Qadhafi regime IRNA 05 Mar 2011 -- Germany has played a major role in arming the regime of Libyan dictator Moammar Qadhafi, according to a report published Saturday by the daily Saarbruecker Zeitung.

UK troops 'on standby' to go to Libya IRNA 05 Mar 2011 -- A battalion of 600 British troops was reported Saturday to be on standby to go to Libya at 24 hours’ despite warnings that the country should not militarily intervene.

Army commander: Iran will foil any plot even before its commencement IRNA 05 Mar 2011 -- Commander of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Ahmadreza Pourdastan said Iran will foil any plot against it at the very beginning of its commencement.

Taiwan engaged in peacemaking with China, not arms race: MND CNA 05 Mar 2011 -- Despite warming Taiwan-China ties, President Ma Ying-jeou has never deviated from his resolve to maintain cross-Taiwan Strait peace and safeguard national security since assuming office in May 2008, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Saturday.

AU Official Travels to Ivory Coast to Help Resolve Crisis VOA 05 Mar 2011 -- A top African Union official has traveled to Ivory Coast to give the country's rival presidents a message from African leaders calling for an "immediate end" to the killings.
Somali Government Claims Control of Border Town VOA 05 Mar 2011 -- Somali officials say pro-government forces have retaken control of a border town from al-Shabab militants, after several hours of heavy fighting.

Libyan Security Forces Try To Retake City Near Tripoli RFE/RL 05 Mar 2011 --The battle for control of Libya has shifted to the city of Zawiya, near Tripoli, amid fierce fighting in which both rebels and forces loyal to Muammar Qaddafi claimed to have prevailed.
Gaddafi sends offensive reinforcement to city near Tripoli RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2011 -- Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has sent additional forces for his military offensive to the city of Az Zawiyah near the country's capital, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.
Libyan Opposition Claims Gains in Westward Push VOA 05 Mar 2011 -- Forces for and against the Libyan government continue to battle for al-Zawiya, 50 kilometers west of the capital Tripoli. In the opposition-held east, rebel forces claimed control of the oil town Ras Lanuf, and vowed to continue their march along the coast toward the capital.
Relief Groups Increase Aid to Foreigners Fleeing Libya VOA 05 Mar 2011 -- International relief organizations are expanding efforts to help foreigners who are trying to flee the unrest in Libya.
Libyan Rights Defender: Revolution Will Be Lost Without No Fly-Zone VOA 05 Mar 2011 -- A leading Libyan human rights defender says it is doubtful the revolution in his country will succeed in toppling Libyan leader, Moammar Gadhafi if the West does not impose a no-fly zone. He says Mr. Gadhafi would not hesistate in bombing his own people.

Saudi Arabia Bans All Protests VOA 05 Mar 2011 -- Saudi Arabia has banned all protests following several small gatherings of demonstrators demanding change in the conservative kingdom.

China People's Congress Opens Annual Session RFE/RL 05 Mar 2011 -- The parliament of China's communist regime, the National People's Congress, has opened its annual session.
China's Premier Discusses Economy, Social Stability in National Address VOA 05 Mar 2011 -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says China's economy is on course for another five years of economic expansion. He also stressed the need to make the economic boom more inclusive by closing the gap between the wealthy and the poor. The Chinese leader laid out his government's economic plan in a state-of-the-union-style address at the opening of the annual National People's Congress.

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