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Current Operations

• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 07 Sep 2011 [PDF]
• NATO and Libya - Operational Media Update: 06 Sep 2011
• NATO Operations in Libya Questioned VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Anti-Gadhafi forces now control most of Libya, thanks to help from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
• Combined Patrol Kills Insurgents, Seizes Weapons AFPS 07 Sep 2011 -- An Afghan and coalition patrol killed two insurgents, detained numerous suspects and seized enemy weapons while searching for a Taliban leader in Wardak province.
• Task Force Thunder builds up COP Dash Towp Army News 07 Sep 2011 -- Soldiers from 5-25th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division are transitioning to Combat Outpost Dash Towp.
• Female engagement team interacts with local citizens Army News 07 Sep 2011 -- Soldiers from the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Female Engagement Team and 3/A/2-8th Field Artillery, along with members of the Afghan National Police, worked together to conduct a joint foot patrol through the bazaar in Qalat, Aug. 21.
• NATO Suspends Transfers To Some Afghan Prisons RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- NATO-led forces in Afghanistan have stopped sending detainees to several Afghan prisons amid allegations that torture is a common practice by Afghan authorities.
• Technology team forges new path in Afghanistan Army News 07 Sep 2011 -- Team of Army technology and engineering experts making headway by turning challenges into opportunities.
• Lavrov urges NATO to fight drugs in Afghanistan RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized NATO's refusal to join anti-drug efforts with the post-Soviet security alliance in Afghanistan on Wednesday.
• Int'l consensus prerequisite for Security in Afghanistan: Iran IRNA 07 Sep 2011 -- Interior minister’s deputy for security affairs Ali Abdollahi in a meeting with Germany’s special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan said that international consensus is prerequisite for Afghan Security and stability.
• Iran invited to intl. conference on Afghanistan in Germany IRNA 07 Sep 2011 -- Michael Steiner, Germany’s special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, has invited Iran to take part in the international conference on Afghanistan, which is due to be held in Bonn in December.
• Suicide Bombers Kill 23 In Southwest Pakistan RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- Two suicide bombers targeting a senior security official have killed 23 people and wounded over 60 others in Pakistan's Quetta.
• Twin Suicide Bomb Blasts Kill 22 in SW Pakistan VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for a pair a suicide bomb attacks targeting the house of a top Pakistani security officer.
• Twin bomb attacks kill 21 in Pakistan RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- At least 21 people died and 40 were injured by two bomb attacks in southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday.
• US-Pakistan Joint Raid in Pakistan Hopeful Sign for Ties VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Ties between the intelligence agencies of Pakistan and the United States have been severely strained since May.
• Travel ban on people linked to Osama’s panel IRNA 07 Sep 2011 -- A commission investigating US military raid to kill Osama bin Laden slapped travel restrictions on all people related to the events.
• US Defense Chief: No Decision Yet On Iraq RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- John McCain, Joe Lieberman, and Lindsey Graham: 3,000 U.S. trainers "dramatically lower" than what U.S. military leaders have said is needed.
• 'Lifeline' battalion prepares to transition three sustainment hubs in Iraq Army News 07 Sep 2011 -- Elements of A/299th Brigade Support Battalion are preparing to transition responsibility of the Victory Base Complex, Fuel Farm, Supply Support Activity, and Ammunition Supply Point.
• 412th CSB Supports USARNORTH in Hurricane Irene Recovery Army News 07 Sep 2011 -- On Aug. 27, elements of the 412th Contracting Support Brigade deployed in support of U.S. Army North operations in the areas affected by Hurricane Irene.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Panetta Assesses National Security Threats AFPS 07 Sep 2011 -- While terrorism remains a threat to national security, it is joined by cyber attacks, nuclear weapons capability and a number of rising powers among the world’s nations, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said.
• Army Chief of Staff Change of Responsibility DoD 07 Sep 2011
• Remarks by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta at the Army Chief of Staff Change of Responsibility Ceremony at Joint-Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, Virginia DoD 07 Sep 2011
• Odierno Becomes Army Chief, Dempsey Preps for Chairman Spot AFPS 07 Sep 2011 -- The U.S. Army transitioned to new leadership as it welcomed the 38th Army chief of staff during a change of responsibility ceremony.
• Marines train on new escalation of force equipment USMC News 07 Sep 2011 -- Spray cans that detect explosive residue, spike strips that can be quickly spread to immobilize vehicles, and SQU.IDs that translate English to Dari audibly in real time.
• Department Seeks Balanced ‘Cloud’ Computing Solution AFPS 07 Sep 2011 -- Defense Department officials are looking to balance efficiency, effectiveness and security.
• U.S. Naval War College to Conduct Fleet Arctic Operations Game 2011 NNS 07 Sep 2011 -- The U.S. Naval War College will explore the changing environment of the Arctic region in an operations table-top game, Sept. 13-16.
• HSL-42 Visits Mauritius Helicopter Squadron NNS 07 Sep 2011 -- Naval aviators and Sailors assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light 42, visited the Mauritius Police Force Helicopter Squadron.
• NMCB 133 Seabees Complete First Joint Project in Timor-Leste NNS 07 Sep 2011 -- U.S. Navy Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133's Detail Timor-Leste celebrated the completion of their first joint project.
• President Obama to Award Medal of Honor The White House 07 Sep 2011
• Pentagon Raises Force-Protection Level for U.S. Bases AFPS 07 Sep 2011 -- Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has authorized raising the force-protection level for military installations mainly in the United States.
• US Raises Alert Level at Military Bases VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- The United Stated is raising the alert level at its domestic military bases just days before the country marks the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York and the Pentagon.
• 9/11 Attacks Influence Today’s Recruits AFPS 07 Sep 2011 -- Most of the young men and women processing this week through the Baltimore Military Entrance Processing Station here were too young to understand exactly the 9/11 attacks.
• U.S. Strength Grows From Ashes Of Terrorism Attacks Army News 07 Sep 2011 -- Rising from the ashes of horrific destruction at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, was an example of a desired Army attribute that is getting a lot of attention these days.
• Three U.S. National Guard Soldiers Shot, Killed In Nevada RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- In the United States, five soldiers serving in the U.S. National Guard have been shot by a gunman while dining at a restaurant in the western state of Nevada.
• NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Awards Contract for Portsmouth Shipyard Repairs NNS 07 Sep 2011 -- The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic Northeast Integrated Product Team awarded a contract for repairs to Dry Dock #1 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine.
• NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Awards Contract for New London Waterfront Improvements NNS 07 Sep 2011 -- The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic Northeast Integrated Product Team awarded a contract or repairs to the marginal wharf and pier 15 at Submarine Base New London.
• The Sullivans Commanding Officer Relieved NNS 07 Sep 2011 -- Commander, U.S. Second Fleet relieved the commanding officer of USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) due to loss of confidence in his ability to command following Admiral's Mast Sept. 7.
• Russia to sign deal for 2 more French warships by yearend RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- Russia will sign a contract with France for the third and fourth Mistral-class amphibious assault ships before the end of this year.
• Russia, France to discuss global security in Moscow RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- Russia and France will discuss key issues on the global agenda during a meeting of defense and foreign ministers.
• Flight recorder found at MiG-31 crash site RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- Investigators have found one of the two flight recorders at a crash site of a Russian MiG-31 Foxhound fighter jet in the Urals.
• ROC determined to prevent information leaks: MND CNA 07 Sep 2011 -- The military of the Republic of China is determined to prevent information leaks despite recent improvements of cross-Taiwan Strait relations.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 9/7/2011 The White House 07 Sep 2011
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, September 7, 2011 US Dept. of State 07 Sep 2011

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for September 07, 2011
• DCNS signs a partnership agreement with South African shipbuilder KND DCNS 07 Sep 2011 -- DCNS and KND have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the promotion, construction and sale of offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) in South Africa.
• SAIC Awarded Contract by U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) SAIC 07 Sep 2011 -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today it was awarded a competitive indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to provide advisory and analytical services in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).
• NEW UPGRADES ENHANCE SIGHTING AND ADD MORE FIREPOWER TO LCT20 TURRETS Denel 07 Sep 2011 -- Denel Land Systems has expanded the day and night fighting capabilities of its LCT20 turret’s capabilities by integrating an advanced electro-optical sighting package for both the Commander and Gunner, this turret can be integrated into a wide range of armoured fighting vehicles.
• Airbus Military Polska signs a contract to develop a Glass Cockpit for the Orlik trainer EADS 07 Sep 2011 -- Airbus Military Polska signed a contract with the Technical Institute of Aviation Military Forces (ITWL) of Poland to further upgrade the Orlik TC II aircraft by developing and equipping the aircraft with a glass cockpit.
• Northrop Grumman Selected to Provide Department of the Navy With Advance Threat Warning Sensors Northrop Grumman 07 Sep 2011 -- The Department of the Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a contract to deliver Advanced Threat Warning (ATW) sensors as the latest upgrade to its Department of the Navy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (DoN LAIRCM) system, which protects aircrews and aircraft from battlefield threats.
• Eurofighter pilot training: Rheinmetall remains an indispensable partner at German airbases Rheinmetall Defence 07 Sep 2011 -- Rheinmetall Defence will continue to assist in training German Air Force Eurofighter pilots.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 7 September 2011 United Nations 07 Sep 2011
• UN Watchdog: Libya's Chemical Weapons Secure RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- Head of a UN watchdog: Libya's remaining chemical-weapon stockpiles are believed to be secure.
• Libya Fighters, NATO Focus on Gadhafi Strongholds VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Libyan fighters are continuing negotiations with leaders from one of ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi's last remaining strongholds.
• Niger, Burkina Faso: Gadhafi Has Not Crossed Border VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- The governments of Niger and Burkina Faso say they are not giving refuge to the deposed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
• Gadhafi's Holds On to Popularity in Sahel VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi continues to maintain some popularity in Africa's Sahel region.
• Gaddafi hiding out in Libya - Russian Africa envoy RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- Russia's presidential envoy to Africa Mikhail Margelov: Toppled Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was hiding somewhere in Libya.
• China denies weapons sales to Libya, controls military exports RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- China reiterated it has tight control over arms exports after disclosures that Chinese state companies offered to sell weapons to deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
• YEMEN: Timeline of key events since 28 July IRIN 07 Sep 2011 -- Several hundred people have been killed or injured in nationwide unrest in Yemen since February with protesters demanding an end to President Saleh’s 33-year rule.
• Somalia Transitional Roadmap Ambitious, Analysts Skeptical VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Somalia's Transitional Federal Government has signed a roadmap intended to move the country out of its transitional era.
• Welcoming new Somali Roadmap to peace, Ban calls on world to provide more aid UN News Centre 07 Sep 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban called on the international community to provide additional resources to Somalia’s transitional leaders.
• Analysis: Mogadishu after Al-Shabab IRIN 07 Sep 2011 -- After the Al-Shabab insurgency announced on 6 August that it was pulling out of Mogadishu, the hope was that the Transitional Federal Government would fill the vacuum.
• US, Palestinian Talks End With No Change on Statehood Issue VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Talks between Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and US envoys have ended with no apparent shift in a Palestinian plan.
• US Seeks to Forestall Palestinian Statehood Effort at UN VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- US' envoys are visiting Israel and the Palestinian territories ahead of a meeting of the UN General Assembly where a Palestinian statehood bid will be discussed.
• Arab League chief slams US threats on Palestinian UN bid IRNA 07 Sep 2011 -- The Secretary General of the Arab League Nabil al-Araby lashed out at the US for its ongoing pressure on the Palestinian Authority.
• China supports Palestinian UN bid RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- China on Wednesday announced its support for Palestine's plans to seek full membership in the United Nations next month.
• Sudan: UN calls for immediate end to reported army bombing of civilians UN News Centre 07 Sep 2011 -- Two senior United Nations human rights officials called for the immediate end to Sudanese Government air attacks on civilian populations.
• US Diplomat Talks Tough on Conflicts in Sudan VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- The US special envoy to Sudan Princeton Lyman arrived in the Sudanese capital for talks with officials of the ruling National Congress Party.
• PJAK deputy commander killed in IRGC cleanup operation IRNA 07 Sep 2011 -- Deputy commander of Pjak terrorist group, Majid Kavian, was killed in cleanup operation by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps.
• UN voices concern after mass prison outbreak in DR Congo UN News Centre 07 Sep 2011 -- The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the DRC is voicing concern about prison security in the impoverished nation after a mass outbreak.

News Reports

• Secretary Clinton Remarks at a Reception Marking Eid ul-Fitr US Dept. of State 07 Sep 2011
• Panetta Calls Arab Spring ‘Monumental Moment’ AFPS 07 Sep 2011 -- The chain of popular uprisings across the Arab world known as the “Arab Spring” is a monumental moment in the politics and future of the Middle East.
• Erdogan to Launch Arab Spring Tour VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will depart Monday to visit countries where activists have staged popular uprisings against long-time rulers.
• West not to blame for Arab unrest - Russian envoy RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- The West did not trigger the wave of riots and revolutions in the Arab countries that has been dubbed the Arab Spring of 2011.
• UN: Syrian unrest must not be allowed to affect Lebanon UN News Centre 07 Sep 2011 -- Current unrest in neighbouring Syria must not be allowed to affect the stability of Lebanon.
• Syrian Security Forces Kill 11 in Homs VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Activists say Syrian security forces have killed at least 11 more people during new raids against anti-government protest.
• Activists Say Syrian Forces Kill 7 in Homs Assault VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Syrian rights activists say government security forces, backed by tanks, have killed at least seven people in an assault on city of Homs.
• Syrian Forces Renew Assault On Homs RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- Activists and residents say several people have been killed or wounded in fresh attacks by Syrian troops in the central city of Homs.
• Arab League Chief Postpones Visit To Syria To Press For Halt To Violence RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- The head of the Arab League has, at the last minute, postponed a planned trip to Syria.
• France Accuses Syrian Regime Of 'Crimes Against Humanity' RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- The French foreign minister has accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime of committing crimes against humanity.
• Lavrov warns against support for Syrian opposition RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- Russian FM Lavrov: International support for the Syrian opposition could lead to "new bloodshed" in the country.
• Egyptian Judge Orders Military Chief to Testify in Mubarak Trial VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- An Egyptian judge has summoned the head of the ruling military council and several other high-ranking officials to testify at the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak.
• Scores Injured In Cairo Clashes; Mubarak Trial Continues RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- Scores of people are reported to have been injured in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, in clashes between football fans and police.
• Iranian Political Prisoners Seek Opposition Leaders' Release RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- Thirty-three political prisoners have written an open letter calling for the release from strict house arrest of Iranian opposition figures.
• Iran: Security Council sanctions committee reports UN News Centre 07 Sep 2011 -- The head of the Security Council committee set up to monitor and enforce sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear programme said it had received new complaints.
• West Keeps up Pressure on Iran’s Nuclear Program VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Western nations warned that they will not let up their pressure on Iran to comply with international demands.
• IAEA deputy director general appreciates Iran's cooperation IRNA 07 Sep 2011 -- Iran's ambassador in IAEA said the Agency's Deputy Director General Herman Nackaerts has appreciated Iran's cooperation.
• Burma Journal Publishes Aung San Suu Kyi Commentary VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- A Burma-based political journal has translated and published a Japanese news column authored by Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
• 4 Journalists Face Terrorism Charges in Ethiopia VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Ethiopia has filed terrorism charges against two Swedish journalists arrested in July in the company of rebel fighters in the restive Ogaden region.
• Haiti: UN helps train nearly 300 guards for Haiti’s overcrowded prisons UN News Centre 07 Sep 2011 -- Haiti’s understaffed prison services will benefit from nearly 300 new recruits, thanks to a UN-backed training programme.
• Alleged weapons dealer Viktor Bout only transported arms - judge RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- A U.S. judge disagreed during a pre-trial hearing with prosecutors who insisted that alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout traded in weapons.
• U.S. court begins jury selection for Bout trial RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- Candidates for a jury panel in the upcoming trial of suspected Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout may have to answer as many as 112 questions posed by prosecution and defense.