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• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 30 Nov 2011 [PDF]
• Official: Pakistan Resumes Some Cooperation With NATO RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- NATO says Pakistan has resumed some cooperation with U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan following NATO strikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.
• Pakistan General: NATO Attack Was Deliberate Aggression RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- Senior Pakistani army official: NATO forces air attack that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers was a "deliberate" and blatant act of aggression against Pakistani forces.
• Clinton Regrets Pakistan Boycott Decision RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the US regrets Pakistan's decision to boycott next week's international conference on the future of Afghanistan in the German city of Bonn.
• Pakistan Dismisses Calls to Attend Afghan Conference VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- Pakistan is dismissing international calls to reconsider its boycott of next week's international conference on Afghanistan.
• Pakistan sends air base vacation base to US IRNA 30 Nov 2011 -- Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that a notice has been sent to the United States for vacating the airbase within 15 days.
• 37TH Infantry Brigade Combat Team Remissioning Announced DoD 30 Nov 2011
• Troops Capture Haqqani Network Leader AFPS 30 Nov 2011 -- A Haqqani network leader was captured by a combined Afghan and coalition security force in the Pul-e ‘Alam district of Afghanistan’s Logar province.
• UN peacekeeping chief lauds ‘good’ progress on visit to Afghanistan UN News Centre 30 Nov 2011 -- The head of United Nations peacekeeping operations wrapped up a five-day visit to Afghanistan by lauding the supportive role played by the world body.
• 988th MP Company heads downrange Army News 30 Nov 2011 -- Friends and family members gathered to bid farewell to the Soldiers of the 988th Military Police Company as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan this month.
• Coalition maintenance team welcomes Afghan air force maintainers AFNS 30 Nov 2011 -- In an effort to build stronger relationships, members of Task Force Thunder at Kandahar Air Wing hosted Afghan air force maintainers for a visit recently.
• Remarks by Vice President Biden at the Conclusion of a Meeting of the U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee The White House 30 Nov 2011
• Remarks by Vice President Biden at the Opening of a Meeting of the U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee The White House 30 Nov 2011
• Joint Statement by The United States of America and The Republic of Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee The White House 30 Nov 2011
• Background Briefing by a Senior Administration Official to Journalists Traveling with Vice President Biden The White House 30 Nov 2011
• Joint Statement Affirms Strong U.S.-Iraq Partnership AFPS 30 Nov 2011 -- The US and Iraq are beginning a new phase of a partnership that reflects Iraq’s needs and includes a robust security relationship, Vice President Joe Biden said.
• Biden Hails New Phase In Iraq Ties RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- US Vice President Joe Biden says his country and Iraq are entering "a new stage of strategic relations," as U.S. troops prepare to pull out of the country.
• Biden: Pullout Ushers New Phase in US-Iraq Relations VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- US Vice President Joe Biden has told Iraqi leaders in Baghdad that the two countries are embarking on a "new path" as the United States prepares to complete a troop pullout.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Secretary Clinton Press Availability in Busan, South Korea, November 30, 2011 US Dept. of State 30 Nov 2011
• Secretary Clinton Keynote at the Opening Session of the Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness US Dept. of State 30 Nov 2011
• Secretary Clinton Remarks at the Special Session on Gender at the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness US Dept. of State 30 Nov 2011
• China Says No Worries over Historic US Visit to Burma VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- The Chinese government is indicating it is not perturbed by an imminent and landmark meeting between U.S. and Burmese officials.
• Aung San Suu Kyi Optimistic About Clinton's Burma Visit VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- Burma's pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, says she is optimistic that a landmark visit by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will advance reforms in the country.
• Clinton Makes Historic Visit to Burma VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Burma Wednesday for a historic visit.
• Clinton Arrives In Myanmar On Landmark Visit RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Myanmar at the start of a landmark three-day visit.
• Dempsey Shares Observations on Defense Budget AFPS 30 Nov 2011 -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he understands that service members are nervous about looming budget cuts, but will have to be patient as the process moves forward.
• Pentagon Official Lauds Military Logistics System AFPS 30 Nov 2011 -- The military’s logistics system has performed “extremely well” on the front end of supporting warfighters these past 10 years, a senior Defense Department official said.
• Minju Joson Hits at US Production of New-type Bombs KCNA 30 Nov 2011 -- Some time ago U.S. conducted a test of ultra supersonic flying bomb that is possible to strike anywhere of the world within an hour.
• Nellis Airmen clean-up F-15 crash site AFNS 30 Nov 2011 -- Nellis Air Force Base Airmen worked alongside the Army National Guardsmen Aviation unit stationed in Stockton, Calif., to conduct recovery and clean-up efforts for the F-15C Eagle aircraft crash site in the Nevada Test and Training Range.
• USS Carl Vinson Strike Group Departs for Deployment NNS 30 Nov 2011 -- USS Carl Vinson and embarked Carrier Air Wing 17 departed Naval Air Station North Island, Nov. 30, for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific and U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
• USS Kearsarge Returns to Sea NNS 30 Nov 2011 -- USS Kearsarge returned to sea for sea trials after a four-month phased maintenance availability Nov. 29.
• Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, 24th MEU Kickoff COMPTUEX 2011 NNS 30 Nov 2011 -- The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with USS Iwo Jima and the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, got underway Nov. 29 for composite training unit exercise.
• Amphibious Squadron 8 Gets Underway for COMPTUEX Aboard USS New York NNS 30 Nov 2011 -- Ships led by the Commander of Amphibious Squadron 8, USS Iwo Jima,, USS New York, USS Gunston Hall, in conjunction with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, got underway for their composite training unit exercise.
• Essex Arrives in Manila for Port Visit NNS 30 Nov 2011 -- Forward-deployed USS Essex arrived in Manila, Republic of the Philippines Nov. 30 for a port visit.
• 'Sky Soldiers' take flight in Schweinfurt Army News 30 Nov 2011 -- 1-91st Cavalry inside chopper as the first wave of jumpers in the first airborne operation conducted at Schweinfurt since 1988.
• Electronic warfare officer instructs Navy pilots AFNS 30 Nov 2011 -- An Air Force electronic warfare officer recently became the first to upgrade and become a fully qualified instructor teaching Navy pilots flight maneuvers in the EA-6B Prowler.
• Air Force transitions call center function to AFMAO AFNS 30 Nov 2011 -- The Air Force recently transitioned mortuary affairs call center responsibilities from a temporary call center in Washington D.C., to the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center at Dover Air Force Base, Del.
• Arlington National Cemetery Breaks Ground for Columbarium AFPS 30 Nov 2011 -- Arlington National Cemetery began its first major construction project in nearly eight years today with a ground-breaking ceremony.
• NAS Whiting Field Surges on Solar Power NNS 30 Nov 2011 -- Naval Air Station Whiting Field marked another step on its path toward energy independence Nov. 29 with a ribbon-cutting for the air station's first large-scale photovoltaic power system.
• NATO general to discuss missile defense in Moscow RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Lt. Gen. Jurgen Bornemann, the Director General of the International Military Staff of NATO, to discuss military cooperation with Russia.
• Russia activates radar aimed at Europe RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Acting in response to U.S. missile shield plans in Europe, Russia has activated a Voronezh-class missile attack early warning radar station.
• France starts building first warship for Russia - DCNS RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- French shipbuilder DCNS has received advance payment from Moscow under a $1.2-billion contract and will start the construction of the first warship for the Russian Navy.
• Russia denies allegations over Indian T-90 tank contract RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Moscow is puzzled over Indian media rumors claiming that Russia refuses to fulfill a decade-old contract on licensed production of T-90S main battle tanks.
• Russia to help Cuba with production of rifle ammunition RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Russia and Cuba are planning to sign a contract on building an assembly line for production of ammunition for Kalashnikov assault rifles.
• Kim Jong Il Commands Combined Tactical Exercises KCNA 30 Nov 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il commanded the combined tactical exercises of KPA Large Combined Unit 630.
• Rodong Sinmun Terms S. Korean Authorities Wrecker of Peace KCNA 30 Nov 2011 -- With nothing can the south Korean authorities cover up their true colors as wreckers of peace.
• S. Koreans Stage Maneuvers in West Sea KCNA 30 Nov 2011 -- South Korea staged big maneuvers in the West Sea of Korea.
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, November 30, 2011 US Dept. of State 30 Nov 2011

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for November 30, 2011
• BAE Systems Demonstrates Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) as it Prepares for T-X Trainer Competition BAE Systems 30 Nov 2011 -- BAE Systems is demonstrating how the concept of Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) can be practiced by the United States Air Force’s T-X Trainer program using its Hawk Advanced Jet Training System (AJTS). The demonstration is taking place this week at the 2011 I/ITSEC training and simulation conference in Orlando, FL.
• DCNS successfully completes latest series of sea trials with FREMM frigate Aquitaine DCNS 30 Nov 2011-- FREMM frigate Aquitaine berthed at DCNS’s Lorient shipyard on Friday 25 November after three weeks of successful sea trials, during which DCNS teams pursued integration and testing of the combat system under the supervision of the French defence procurement agency (DGA).
• General Dynamics Awarded $10 Million for Vehicle Upgrades General Dynamics 30 Nov 2011 -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $9.9 million contract to upgrade military vehicles for the U.S. Army. The contract was awarded by the Army Contracting Command in Warren, Mich.
• General Dynamics Awarded 70 Additional DURO Armoured Personnel Carriers for the Swiss Army General Dynamics 30 Nov 2011 -- General Dynamics European Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, was awarded a contract by the Swiss Army for delivery of 70 additional DURO Armoured Personnel Carriers.
• Lockheed Martin Tests New Scalable Warhead on GMLRS-Plus Rocket Lockheed Martin 30 Nov 2011 -- Lockheed Martin today tested a new Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Plus (GMLRS+) ‘scalable effects’ warhead, which enables users to select the range of the warhead’s detonation power depending on the target.
• New 12-pound Guided Bomb Flies for First Time Raytheon 30 Nov 2011 -- Raytheon Company has completed captive carry tests of its Small Tactical Munition Phase II configuration, paving the way for flight tests.
• Astrium achieves Initial System Acceptance on Yahsat programme EADS 30 Nov 2011 -- Astrium Services and Thales Alenia Space (TAS) have achieved the Initial System Acceptance (ISA) milestone, which was approved by the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) and the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
• Raytheon Receives Approval for $1.7 Billion Patriot Sale to Saudi Arabia Raytheon 30 Nov 2011 -- Raytheon Company has received U.S. Congressional and State Department approvals on a $1.7 billion Direct Commercial Sales contract to upgrade the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Patriot Air and Missile Defense System to the latest Configuration-3.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 30 November 2011 United Nations 30 Nov 2011
• Press Conference Meeting of States Parties to the International Criminal Court, 30 November 2011 United Nations 30 Nov 2011
• UN relief chief urges clear rules on civil-military coordination in disaster response UN News Centre 30 Nov 2011 -- The UN relief chief has urged humanitarian organizations and national armed forces to jointly formulate regulations to guide their relationship during response to natural disasters and other emergencies.
• Ban honours UN soldiers that fell in line of duty UN News Centre 30 Nov 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban became the first United Nations chief to visit the UN Memorial Cemetery in the Republic of Korea.
• Syria Frees Hundreds of Prisoners, Continues Deadly Crackdown VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- Syria released 912 prisoners, while the country's embattled leadership continued with a deadly crackdown on dissent.
• Syria Releases Hundreds of Prisoners VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- Syria has announced the release of more than 900 prisoners, while activists say fresh clashes have erupted in the flashpoint Daraa province.
• Syria releases over 900 protesters RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Syrian authorities on Wednesday freed 912 protesters arrested during the ongoing unrest in the country.
• Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Turkish Sanctions Against Syria The White House 30 Nov 2011
• Turkey Announces Economic Sanctions Against Syria RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- Turkey has said it will suspend all financial dealings with Syria and freeze the assets of President Bashar al-Assad's government.
• Turkey imposes economic sanctions against Syria RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu announced on Wednesday that Ankara has imposed economic sanctions against Syria.
• 5 Dead in Suicide Bombing in Mogadishu VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- Somali officials say a suicide bomber killed at least five people on Wednesday outside a military compound in Mogadishu.
• Sudan Denies Blocking South Sudanese Oil Exports VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- Sudan has denied media reports it is blocking South Sudanese oil exports, saying it is only confiscating some shipments as payment of debt claims.
• Gaddafi daughter urges Libyans to revolt against new rulers RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Aisha Gaddafi, daughter of Libya’s late leader Muammar Gaddafi, has urged Libyan people to overthrow the new government.
• US Congress Panel Probes Threat from Nigerian Boko Haram VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- A congressional panel has held a hearing on the threat to the US homeland from the militant Islamist sect Boko Haram.
• Transdniester Talks Resume After Five Years RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- The first formal talks since 2006 on Moldova's two-decade conflict with its breakaway region of Transdniester have opened in Lithuania's capital, Vilnius.
• Moldova Unhappy With Russian Voting Booths In Separatist Transdniester RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat says he regrets Russia's announcement that it will open voting booths in Moldova's separatist Transdniester region for the upcoming Russian elections.
• UN Envoy Warns Of Escalating Kosovo Tensions RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- The head of the UN mission in Kosovo has warned that tensions in the ethnic Serb-dominated northern part of the territory are so high now that serious violence could erupt at any time.
• BURUNDI: A new rebellion? IRIN 30 Nov 2011 -- Amid growing concerns about a wave of political assassinations in Burundi, a former police officer has announced the formation of a new armed group.
• Ex-Ivorian leader Gbagbo arrives at ICC to face charges of crimes against humanity UN News Centre 30 Nov 2011 -- Laurent Gbagbo, the former president of Côte d’Ivoire, arrived at the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity.
• Ivory Coast's Gbagbo Faces International Criminal Court VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- Human rights activists are urging the International Criminal Court to quickly arrest other people implicated in post-election violence in Ivory Coast.
• Supporters Of Disqualified South Ossetian Presidential Candidate Protest In Capital RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- Security personnel outside the Central Election Commission headquarters in South Ossetia fired warning shots into the air to disperse a crowd of protesters.
• S.Ossetian presidential ex-candidate files complaint against Supreme Court ruling RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- An ex-candidate in the South Ossetian presidential elections, Alla Dzhioyeva, claims to have won Sunday's runoff vote.

News Reports

• Secretary Clinton Statement On Egyptian Elections US Dept. of State 30 Nov 2011
• Egypt's Islamists Stress Pragmatism VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- The extent of Egypt's Islamist parties' appeal will come into clearer focus in coming weeks, as results from the nation's first post-revolution elections come in.
• Egyptians Await Poll Results; Islamists Claim Lead VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- Egyptian voters are awaiting results of the first stage of landmark parliamentary elections to be released Thursday, a day later than originally planned.
• Egypt's Brotherhood Claims Lead in Polls, Challenges Military Rule VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- Egypt's powerful Muslim Brotherhood says its bloc is leading the first stage of parliamentary elections.
• Islamists lead in Egyptian elections – early results RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Preliminary indications suggest the Freedom and Justice Party are leading in most of the provinces where Egyptian parliamentary elections were held.
• FM Spokesman: Closure of IRI Embassy in London a passive move IRNA 30 Nov 2011 -- IRI Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized UK's harried move was passive.
• Britain Steps Up Pressure on Iran After Embassy Attacks VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- Britain has ordered the immediate closure of the Iranian embassy in London and has closed its embassy in Tehran.
• Britain Orders Closure Of Iranian Embassy In London, U.K. Embassy In Tehran RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- Britain has ordered the expulsion of all Iranian diplomats from the United Kingdom.
• UK expels all Iranian diplomats after Tehran embassy attack RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- The United Kingdom has expelled all Iranian diplomats from its territory after the British Embassy in Tehran was stormed by a crowd.
• Britain Withdraws Some Diplomats From Iran VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- The British government is pulling some diplomatic staff out of Iran following Tuesday's attack on its embassy in Tehran by a group of protesters.
• Britain evacuates diplomats from Iran; Tehran defiant RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- The U.K. has evacuated all diplomatic staff from Iran following Tuesday’s attack on its embassy in Tehran by Iranian protesters.
• Tehran Governor: UK embassy not occupied, continues routine activities ISNA 30 Nov 2011 -- Tehran Governor said British embassy has not been occupied and is continuing its routine activities.
• Iran police arrests protestors enter British embassy ISNA 30 Nov 2011 -- Iran's Deputy Police Chief Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan said the country’s police forces have arrested protestors entered the British embassy.
• Police arrests people who entered UK embassy IRNA 30 Nov 2011 -- Acting Police Commander Ahmad-Reza Radan said those who entered the UK embassy were arrested.
• Experimental LWR Construction: FM Spokesman KCNA 30 Nov 2011 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK released statement on the DPRK's just nuclear activities for peaceful purposes.
• Tshisekedi Will Only Accept Credible Congo Vote, Says Party Official VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a top official of main opposition Union for Democracy and Social Progress says presidential candidate Etienne Tshisekedi will only accept the outcome of a transparent and credible general election.
• AU, Carter Center Urge Congolese to Accept Vote Results VOA 30 Nov 2011 -- Electoral observers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are urging presidential and legislative candidates to accept the results of this week's vote.
• Outgoing Kyrgyz President Apologizes For Failure To Prevent Deadly Ethnic Clashes RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- Outgoing Kyrgyz President Roza Otunbaeva has publicly apologized for her failure to prevent deadly ethnic clashes in the country last year.
• Council of Europe urges Belarus to revise penalty for bombers RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Council of Europe’s Secretary General Thornbjorn Jagland called on Belarus to discard the death penalty for two Belarusians.
• Belarusian Court Sentences Minsk Subway Bombers To Death RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- A Belarusian court has convicted and sentenced to death two men for a bomb attack in the Minsk subway in April.
• Minsk subway bombers sentenced to firing squad, no appeal RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Two Belarusians convicted of carrying out a bomb attack in the Minsk subway were sentenced to death.
• Russia Says Suspected Killer Of Ex-KGB Agent 'A Victim' RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- Russian authorities have launched an investigation into the alleged attempted murder of Andrei Lugovoi.
• Russian investigators confirm 2006 murder attempt against Lugovoi RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Former KGB bodyguard Andrei Lugovoi was a target, not a suspect, in Polonium-210 in 2006.
• Ukrainians Rally In Kyiv To Support Donetsk Protesters RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- Some 3,000 veterans of the 1986 cleanup of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster and the Soviet Union's Afghan war picketed in Kyiv.
• Tymoshenko moved to ‘European-level’ medical ward RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Former Ukrainian PM Tymoshenko has been transferred to a pretrial detention center's European-standard medical unit for treatment.
• ATK Awarded $20 Million UltraFlex™ Solar Array Contract from Orbital ATK 30 Nov 2011 -- ATK was awarded a $20 million contract by Orbital Sciences Corporation to provide its UltraFlex™ solar arrays to power Orbital's enhanced Cygnus™ cargo logistics space vehicle, which is being utilized under NASA's Commercial Resupply System contract.
• Boeing Receives Authorization for Additional Tracking and Data Relay Satellite Boeing 30 Nov 2011 -- Boeing has received a $289 million contract modification from NASA, exercising an option to add Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) M to the existing TDRS fleet. Three Boeing-built TDRS satellites are currently providing critical services to NASA, and two more are on schedule for delivery to the customer with launches planned in 2012 and 2013.