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• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 26 Sep 2011 [PDF]
• Ex-Afghan Minister: Pressure On ISI To End Ties With Terror Groups RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- A former Afghan official says pressure is mounting on Pakistan to end its support for extremist groups.
• Kabul attack militants product of CIA, not Pakistan - minister RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- The Haqqani group was the CIA's creation, Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said.
• US Citizen Killed in Kabul Attack VOA 26 Sep 2011 -- An American citizen has been killed and another wounded in a shooting incident at a U.S. Embassy annex in Kabul.
• U.S. Citizen Killed By Afghan Employee At Kabul Embassy Annex RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- The U.S. Embassy in Kabul says an Afghan employee has killed an American citizen and injured another in a "shooting incident."
• Afghan employee kills U.S. citizen at Kabul CIA station RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- An Afghan employee has killed one U.S. citizen and injured another at a compound believed to house the CIA station in Kabul.
• DOD News Briefing with Lt. Gen. Caldwell via Teleconference from Afghanistan DoD 26 Sep 2011
• Caldwell: Afghan Troops, Police Make ‘Significant’ Progress AFPS 26 Sep 2011 -- Afghan security forces are moving forward and will be able to assume the lead for security in December 2014.
• Forces Pressure Insurgents in Eastern Afghanistan AFPS 26 Sep 2011 -- Insurgent networks have been severely disrupted over the past two months by Afghan and coalition forces’ operations.
• Afghan Minister Praises Farming Sector's Modernization RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- Afghan officials: Country's agricultural sector is being modernized in a bid to attract investment and get farmers to stop growing poppies.
• NATO and Libya - Operational Media Update: 25 Sep 2011
• NATO Strikes Qaddafi's Hometown In Libya RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- NATO says warplanes have struck several military targets in Muammar Qaddafi's hometown as anti-Qaddafi forces besiege the area.
• RAF Typhoons return from Libya operations UK MOD 26 Sep 2011 -- After six months and one day supporting the UK mission over Libya as part of Operation ELLAMY, RAF Typhoons have left Gioia del Colle in Italy.
• Royal Navy's 'eye in the sky' home from Libya mission UK MOD 26 Sep 2011 -- Royal Navy personnel, using Sea King Airborne Surveillance and Control helicopters, have returned home from operations.
• Libyan conflict could cost Britain $2.4bn RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- Britain's participation in the Libyan conflict settlement may cost the country 1.75 billion euros, or seven times more than estimates say.
• AFN-Iraq ‘Freedom Radio’ Goes Off Air AFPS 26 Sep 2011 -- American Forces Network Radio–Iraq “Freedom Radio” went off the air at midnight Sept. 23, after an eight-year run in Baghdad.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Secretary Clinton Remarks at Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding With Ukraine on Nuclear Security Cooperation US Dept. of State 26 Sep 2011
• DDG 51 Class Ship Construction Contract Awards Announced NNS 26 Sep 2011 -- The Navy awarded General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works and Huntington Ingalls Industries each a fixed-price incentive contract for the design and construction of a DDG 51 class ship Sept. 26.
• U.S. Move to Deploy "Global Hawk" in S. Korea KCNA 26 Sep 2011 -- The United States is contemplating deploying "Global Hawk" in south Korea.
• HC-130J arrival brings promise of improved personnel recovery AFNS 26 Sep 2011 -- Air Combat Command officials received its first HC-130J Combat King II.
• Functioning on flexibility: ‘America’s Battalion’ bolsters air-ground task force capabilities for Afghanistan USMC News 26 Sep 2011 -- Marines of 3/3rd Marines assaulted a simulated enemy force during Exercise Clear, Hold, Build 3.
• 215th Quartermaster Det. Deactivation Army News 26 Sep 2011 -- COL Richard Staats, Commander, 211th Regional Support Group and LTC Garrett Ide, Commander, 373d Combat Sustainment Support Battalion case the 215th Quartermaster Detachments guidon during the deactivation ceremony on 24 September 2011.
• Sheppard graduates first 9-level Aircraft Armament course AFNS 26 Sep 2011 -- The first class of nine-level Aircraft Armament Systems senior NCOs graduated here Sept. 23.
• Russia to deploy 2nd Yars ballistic missile regiment by yearend RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- A second regiment equipped with Yars mobile ballistic missile systems will be on combat duty in by the end of 2011.
• Russia ready to continue anti-piracy mission in Gulf of Aden RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- A new Russian naval task force will arrive on Wednesday in the Gulf of Aden to continue the ongoing anti-piracy mission.
• Russian drone aircraft crashes in Ingushetia RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- A small unmanned aerial vehicle crashed near a highway in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Ingushetia.
• U.S. arms sale offer in Taiwan's security interests CNA 26 Sep 2011 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense took issue with an op-ed piece on recent U.S. decision to help Taiwan upgrade its F-16A/B fighters.
• Three rescue helicopters to be delivered at year's end CNA 26 Sep 2011 -- Three rescue helicopters purchased from Europe are scheduled to be delivered at the end of the year.
• India successfully test-fire “Prithvi-II” ballistic missile IRNA 26 Sep 2011 -- India has successfully test-fired its nuclear capable ‘Prithvi-II' ballistic missile, with a range of 350 kms.
• Indian Navy foils 3 piracy attempts in Gulf of Aden IRNA 26 Sep 2011 -- Three piracy attempts in last four days in the Gulf of Aden have been thwarted by the Indian Navy which neutralised eight armed Somali pirates.
• West African officials call for greater UN involvement in fight against piracy UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- Top West African officials are calling for greater N and international support to prevent the region’s coasts from becoming a haven for pirates.
• Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney aboard Air Force One en route San Diego, California, September 26, 2011 The White House 26 Sep 2011
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, September 26, 2011 US Dept. of State 26 Sep 2011

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for September 26, 2011
• Boeing, US Navy Deliver Proposal to Equip Japan Air Self Defense Force with Advanced Super Hornets Boeing 26 Sep 2011 -- Boeing and the U.S. Navy have delivered a proposal to the government of Japan offering the advanced F/A-18E Super Hornet Block II to become the Japan Air Self Defense Force's (JASDF) next premier fighter aircraft.
• Boeing QF-16 Aerial Target Program Demonstrates Software for US Air Force Boeing 26 Sep 2011 -- The Boeing QF-16 Full Scale Aerial Target program in August became the first target program to conduct software tests in a systems integration lab (SIL) environment. The program demonstrated key capabilities for the U.S. Air Force during a program review and tour.
• Boeing Delivers UAE's 4th C-17 Globemaster III Boeing 26 Sep 2011 -- Boeing announced today the delivery of a fourth C-17 Globemaster III to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defence from the company's C-17 final assembly facility in Long Beach.
• Boeing Statement on Australia's Intent to Order 6th C-17 Boeing 26 Sep 2011 -- The government of Australia on Sept. 26 announced its intent to procure a sixth Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifter. Boeing today issued the following statement:
• Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Resumes Test Flights Lockheed Martin 26 Sep 2011 -- Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor returned to the skies today here in a series of test and production flights, the first since a four-month fleet stand down was lifted on Sept. 19, 2011 by the U.S. Air Force.
• Raytheon GPS OCX Successfully Completes Preliminary Design Review Raytheon 26 Sep 2011 -- Raytheon Company has successfully completed preliminary design review for the Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System (GPS OCX), an important milestone in determining the program's development approach, cost estimates and delivery schedule. The review, which was conducted by the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center's (SMC) GPS Directorate, assessed the architectural and technical maturity of the program design.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 26 September 2011 United Nations 26 Sep 2011
• Sovereignty cannot stop intervention against rights abuses UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- Sovereignty can no longer be used as excuse by States to oppress their own people or prevent the international community to intervene.
• Liberia calls for greater UN mediation before crises degenerate UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- Liberia urged the international community to place a greater focus on preventive measures before crises erupt.
• Security Council to discuss Palestinian request for UN membership on Wednesday UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- The Security Council will discuss Palestine’s application to become a United Nations Member State.
• Security Council Reviews Palestinian UN Application VOA 26 Sep 2011 -- The U.N. Security Council on Monday took up the issue of the Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership.
• UN Security Council to Discuss Palestinian Bid VOA 26 Sep 2011 -- The U.N. Security Council is set to discuss the Palestinian bid for statehood Monday, as Israeli leaders continue to call for a return to peace talks.
• UN Security Council To Open Talks On Palestinian Membership Bid RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- The United Nations Security Council is expected to open talks on the Palestinian application for full membership in the UN.
• Middle East conflict can only be solved through direct negotiations, Canada says at UN UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- Canada’s Foreign Minister: Direct talks without preconditions are the only way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Interview: OIC Secretary-General: Palestinian State 'Conducive To Peace' RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has emerged as a key supporter of Palestinian's membership in the UN.
• U.S. veto on Palestinian bid will hurt Washington's reputation RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- A U.S. veto of a Palestinian bid for UN recognition would damage the White House's image across the Middle East.
• Challenges faced by Libya’s interim leaders are many UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- The interim authorities face numerous challenges as they seek to restore stability, a top United Nations official said.
• Libyan NTC Chief Warns Gadhafi Must Be Caught VOA 26 Sep 2011 -- The head of Libya’s National Transitional Council appealed directly to the U.N. Security Council to lift the remaining sanctions on Libya.
• Libya hopes UN sanctions will be lifted soon RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- Libya hopes the UN Security Council will soon lift its sanctions imposed in March against the regime of Muammar Gaddafi.
• Libyan Forces Close in on Sirte VOA 26 Sep 2011 -- Libyan interim government forces backed by NATO warplanes have tightened their siege on Moammar Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte.
• Oil Companies Resume Production In Libya RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- Italian energy giant Eni says it has resumed oil production in Libya after months of interruption due to the civil war.
• Yemeni Leader Makes First Speech Since Returning, Calls For Elections RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has addressed his nation on television for the first time since returning.
• Tribesman Kill Yemeni Commander in Base Attack VOA 26 Sep 2011 -- Yemeni officials say anti-government tribesman have seized a base operated by troops loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
• Sudan vows at UN to settle remaining disputes with South Sudan UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- Sudan is committed to resolving all the remaining disputes related to its peace accord with South Sudan.
• Rodong Sinmun on S. Korean Policy KCNA 26 Sep 2011 -- South Korean authorities persist in the confrontation policy going against the trend of the times and the desire of nation.
• Commander: IRGC cannot stand existence of any armed anti-revolutionary force in Iran IRNA 26 Sep 2011 -- Commander of Islamic Republic Guard Corps’ Ashoura Brigade: IRGC would never stand presence of even a single armed anti-revolutionary force within our country’s borders.
• Central African Republic calls for aid after withdrawal of UN mission UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- The Central African Republic appealed to the international community to take urgent action to help consolidate peace and prevent fighting.
• MYANMAR: Military guilty of rape, activists say IRIN 26 Sep 2011 -- Human rights activists are reporting an increased incidence of rape against Kachin women in areas of recent military attacks by government forces in northern Myanmar.
• Resumption Of Talks On Moldova's Trandniester Conflict RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- The announcement that official talks are to resume in the so-called 5+2 format has been hailed as a small but important bit of progress.
• Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge Tribunal Draws New Criticisms VOA 26 Sep 2011 -- In Cambodia, there is continuing controversy about the United Nations-backed court aimed at prosecuting members of the former Khmer Rouge government.

News Reports

• Arab Spring is proof that Islam and human rights can coexist, Maldives tells UN UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- The political transitions in various Arab countries this year demonstrate that Islam is compatible with human rights and democracy.
• Intervention in Libya an excuse to plunder resources, Cuba tells UN UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- Cuba’s Foreign Minister" A “preventive war” is taking place in Libya using the protection of civilians as a pretext to plunder the country’s resources.
• At UN, Syria warns of ‘blatant conspiracies’ UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- Syrian authorities will continue to undertake political, social and economic reforms, the country’s Foreign Minister told the UN.
• Civil war becoming a real danger in Syria IRIN 26 Sep 2011 -- Syrians should quickly resolve rising tensions between protesters and government forces to avoid their country descending into a civil war.
• Activists Say Syrian Forces Kill Four Defecting Soldiers RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- Activists say that four Syrian soldiers were shot dead on September 26 as they tried to escape a military camp.
• Tunisia pledges at UN debate to successfully complete its democratic transition UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- Tunisia is committed to successfully completing its transition to democracy, the country’s Foreign Minister told the General Assembly.
• Americans Convicted Of Spying In Iran Say They Were 'Hostages' RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- Two Americans held in Tehran since 2009 on spying charges have arrived in the United States with sharp criticism of Iran.
• Talks Held between DPRK, Chinese Premiers KCNA 26 Sep 2011 -- Talks were held between Choe Yong Rim and Wen Jiabao, premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.
• Chinese Premier Hosts Banquet for DPRK Premier KCNA 26 Sep 2011 -- Wen Jiabao, premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, hosted a banquet for Choe Yong Rim.
• DPRK Premier Welcomed in Beijing KCNA 26 Sep 2011 -- A ceremony to welcome DPRK Premier Choe Yong Rim, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK, took place.
• DPRK Premier Arrives in Beijing KCNA 26 Sep 2011 -- Premier of the DPRK Cabinet Choe Yong Rim, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK, arrived in Beijing.
• DPRK Premier Leaves to Pay Official Goodwill Visit to China KCNA 26 Sep 2011 -- Premier of the DPRK Cabinet Choe Yong Rim left to pay an official goodwill visit to China.
• China Warns Dalai Lama About Choosing Successor VOA 26 Sep 2011 -- China is warning the Dalai Lama he does not have the legal right to decide if he should be reincarnated.
• 20 Candidates To Run For Kyrgyz Presidency RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- Official campaigning has begun in Kyrgyzstan after the Central Election Commission named the final list of 20 candidates for president.
• Security Along Liberia-Ivory Coast Border Tightened Ahead of Vote VOA 26 Sep 2011 -- United Nations peacekeepers in Liberia and Ivory Coast are boosting security on both sides of the border ahead of Liberian presidential elections.
• Talks begin on UN study of Fukushima accident UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- Members of a UN task force looking into the impacts of the accident began discussions on how to move forward with their assessment.
• Eritrea Not a Pariah State, Says Isaias Afewerki VOA 26 Sep 2011 -- Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki has rejected claims that his country is a pariah state.
• Abkhazia inaugurates new president RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- Abkhazian president-elect Alexander Ankvab was sworn in on Monday at a low-key ceremony broadcast by state television.