• Military Menu                       

• Introduction
• Systems
• Facilities
• Agencies
• Industry
• Operations
• Countries
• Hot Documents
• News
• Reports
• Policy
• Budget
• Congress
• Links

• WMD
• Intelligence
• Homeland Security
• Space

Operations
Defense Policy / Programs
Defense Industry
Other Conflicts
News Reports

Current Operations

• Combined Force Kills Extremists During Search for Taliban Leader AFPS 10 Jun 2013 -- A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two extremists during a search for a senior Taliban leader in the Warduj district of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province.
• Militants claim responsibility for attack on Kabul Airport PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- Taliban militants have claimed responsibility for a violent attack on the heavily-guarded Kabul International Airport which houses a major US-led military base.
• Afghan Forces Kill 7 Insurgents After Airport Attack VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- Taliban fighters, including suicide bombers, attacked Kabul's airport morning. The airport handles civilian air traffic, but also houses NATO military facilities.
• Insurgents Attack Kabul Airport RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- An attack on the main airport in the Afghan capital, Kabul, by Taliban insurgents has ended following a long gunbattle.
• Seven Militants Killed in Attack on Kabul Airport RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2013 -- All seven militants who staged an attack near Afghanistan's Kabul International Airport early on Monday morning have been killed in a security operation.
• Militants attack NATO headquarters in Kabul International Airport PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- Militants have attacked a US-led military base inside Kabul International Airport in the Afghan capital.
• Suicide Attackers Target Afghan Provincial Council RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Provincial officials say at least 18 people were injured in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's southern Zabul Province.
• US allies urged to end illegal detentions in Afganistan PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- The Afghan government has called on the US-led foreign forces to stop the illegal detention of locals in various parts of the war-ravaged country.
• Six Killed In Attack On NATO Supply Convoy In Pakistan RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Pakistani officials say a convoy of NATO supply trucks has been hit by a deadly attack in the country’s northwest.
• Pakistani families forced to flee FATA “paradise” IRIN 10 Jun 2013 -- Fighting between Taliban affiliated militants and the army in FATA’s Tirah Valley near the border with Afghanistan, has driven 80,000 people from their homes since March.

Defense Policy / Programs

• White House Declines Comment on NSA Whistleblower VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- The White House has declined to comment on the revelation of the identity of former CIA employee Edward Snowden.
• White House Mum on Blockbuster Surveillance Leak RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2013 -- The White House declined to comment on the revelation by a former CIA employee of an extensive government surveillance program.
• American Admits Exposing U.S. Surveillance Program RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- An American who claims he worked for the NSA and the CIA has admitted he leaked information to newspapers.
• Ex-CIA Employee Reveals His Motive for Leaks VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- An ex-CIA employee working as a contractor at the U.S. National Security Agency said he was the source who leaked details of a top secret U.S. surveillance program.
• Ex-CIA Employee Discloses US Secret Surveillance Programs RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2013 -- Former employee of the CIA and the National Security Agency unmasked himself as a source of recent disclosures about US government’s secret surveillance programs.
• UK's Cameron Defends Spy Agencies Over PRISM VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- Prime Minister David Cameron said Britain's spies acted within the law following revelations the intelligence agencies had received data collected secretly by the United States.
• ‘UK govt. used U.S. spying data to monitor Britons’ PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- British eavesdropping agency has become embroiled in the U.S. Prism programme scandal.
• DOD Announces Charges Against Abd al Hadi al Iraqi DoD 10 Jun 2013
• Missile Defense Key to Developing US-Russian Ties RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2013 -- Resolving differences between Russia and the United States over missile defense is key to developing bilateral relations.
• US nuclear bombs stored in Netherlands: former PM PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- Former Netherlands prime minister, Ruud Lubbers has noted that 22 US nuclear bombs are stored at an airbase on Dutch territory.
• U.S., Jordan Conduct Military Exercises RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Both Washington and Amman said the "Eager Lion" exercises were not related to the conflict in Syria.
• US F-35 Fighter Jet Completes First In-Flight Missile Test RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2013 -- The US Air Force has for the first time fired a missile from an F-35 fighter jet.
• Army researchers chase helicopter performance gains Army News 10 Jun 2013 -- A new study by Army researchers looks at inserting carbon nanotubes into the structural design of helicopter rotor blades to improve performance.
• Army aviation engineers play role in helicopter rebuild Army News 10 Jun 2013 -- The Army has upgraded the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior from 1980s equipment to the most current technology available.
• Maintainers apply innovative protection to C-130s AFNS 10 Jun 2013 -- Rocks kicked up when landing a C-130 Hercules on unimproved runways can damage the fuselage of the aircraft.
• Carrier Air Wing 5 Prepares for 2013 Patrol with USS George Washington NNS 10 Jun 2013 -- Carrier Air Wing 5 is preparing and training for its upcoming 2013 patrol with the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington.
• Pacific Partnership 2013 Concludes First Mission Port of Samoa NNS 10 Jun 2013 -- Pacific Partnership personnel and distinguished Samoan guests attended a closing ceremony for Pacific Partnership's mission in Samoa.
• 12th Chemical Company inactivates after 96 years Army News 10 Jun 2013 -- Schweinfurt's 12th Chemical Company cased its colors, signifying the inactivation of the U.S. Army-Europe's last remaining chemical company.
• Marines Focused at Tactical Edge of Cyber, Commander Says AFPS 10 Jun 2013 -- What differentiates his command from Army, Navy and Air Force cyber operations is a focus on the forward-deployed nature of America’s expeditionary force in readiness.
• U.S. to participate in ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus HA/DR, military medicine exercise USMC News 10 Jun 2013 -- Senior U.S. officials and PACOM forces are scheduled to participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defence Ministers Meeting.
• Beyond the Horizon Medics Deliver Care, Smiles in Panama AFPS 10 Jun 2013 -- Hundreds of excited people arrived for the opening of each Beyond the Horizon medical readiness training exercise.
• Iran Rejects Russia’s S-300 Substitute Offer RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2013 -- The Tor antiaircraft system that Russia has proposed to Iran instead of the S-300 cannot be integrated into the country’s defense system.
• Iran hopes to see S-300 delivery deal with Russia PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Mahmoud Reza Sajjadi says Tehran hopes to reach an agreement with Russia on the delivery of S-300 air defense systems.
• India Developing Robot Soldiers RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2013 -- India's defense research agency is working to develop robotic soldiers which could be deployed in sensitive border conflict zones.
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, June 10, 2013 US Dept. of State 10 Jun 2013
• Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest en route Los Angeles, CA, 6/7/2013 The White House 10 Jun 2013

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for June 10, 2013

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 10 June 2013 United Nations 10 Jun 2013
• US Poised to Decide Whether to Arm Syrian Rebels VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- The United States could make a decision as early as this week on whether to arm Syrian rebels.
• White House meet this week to dicuss Syria no-fly zone, arms aid to rebels PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- Obama administration officials have confirmed planned White House meetings this week to discuss further aid to foreign-backed insurgents in Syria.
• US says giving S-300 systems to Syria threatens future US, Israeli strikes PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- US claims its spy agencies have identified Russian ships taking “weapons” to Syria, including the S-300 anti-air defense system.
• UK: Syria successes impact Geneva conference chances PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague claims the recent battlefield accomplishments by Syrian army forces undermines chances of a planned conference on Syria in Geneva.
• Analysis: For some, the best bad choice: Returning from refuge to Syria IRIN 10 Jun 2013 -- Amid concern from aid agencies, the number of Syrian refugees leaving Jordan to return to their country has increased in the last two months.
• Zawahri Intervenes in Dispute Between Syrian, Iraqi al-Qaida Wings VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri has intervened in a dispute between the Iraqi and Syrian branches of his network.
• Israel Tight-Lipped on Reply to Putin’s Peacekeeping Offer RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2013 -- Israel has given Russia an official reply to its offer to send peacekeepers to the Golan Heights, but does not want to make that reply public.
• Israel Signals Readiness to Limit Settlement Building for Peace VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted that Israel was ready to confine Jewish settlement expansion to the blocs of occupied territory it wants to keep under any peace deal with the Palestinians.
• South Sudan Reports Troop Invasion from North VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- South Sudan says at least 3,000 troops from neighboring Sudan have entered its territory, as tensions rise between the countries.
• South Sudan Oil Exports Continue Despite Threats VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- South Sudan continues to pump oil to Sudan despite a threat from its neighbor to stop cross-border flows in a row over alleged support for rebels, its oil minister said.
• South Sudan urges Sudan to observe security pact to avoid war PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- South Sudan army has urged Sudan to remain committed to their bilateral security pact to avoid outbreak of armed confrontation between the two African nations.
• Russia’s Third Borey-Class Sub Blessed for Sea Trials RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2013 -- A third Borey-class nuclear-powered submarine will soon begin trials in the White Sea.
• DR Congo: UN concerned about dozens of children facing possible M23 re-recruitment UN News Centre 10 Jun 2013 -- Senior United Nations officials expressed concern about reports of children who escaped from M23 in the DRC being retaken by the rebel group.
• Car bombings kill 22 in eastern Iraq PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- More than a dozen people have been killed and nearly 40 others have been injured in three car bomb attacks at a marketplace in Iraq’s eastern province of Diyala.
• Deadly Bombings Target Markets North Of Baghdad RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Three car bombs and a suicide bomber have targeted food markets in towns north of Baghdad.
• UN chief committed to negotiating a solution in Western Sahara conflict UN News Centre 10 Jun 2013 -- Secretary-General Ban reiterated the United Nations’ commitment to a mutually acceptable agreement to resolve the long-running conflict.

News Reports

• Despite Sunny Summit, Challenges Remain for US, China VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- American and Chinese officials agreed at an informal summit to work together to combat climate change and end North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
• Improved cross-strait ties in interests of Taiwan, U.S., China: Ma CNA 10 Jun 2013 -- President Ma hailed the explicit support for the progress made in improving cross-Taiwan Strait relations expressed by United States President Barack Obama.
• Russia No Security Rival to Washington – US Ambassador RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2013 -- The US administration does not regard Russia as a rival in security matters but views Moscow as a partner with whom it can jointly resolve global issues, the US ambassador to Russia said.
• Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi The White House 10 Jun 2013
• US helps Middle East allies counter Iran’s alledged cyber attacks PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- The United States is assisting its allies in the Middle East to counter alleged cyber attacks from Iran.
• Israeli Prime Minister Accuses Tehran Of Cyberattacks RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Israel's PM Netanyahu says there has been a "significant rise" in cyberattacks against Israel by Iran.
• Iran installs main container of Arak heavy-water reactor PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- The main container of the heavy-water reactor in the central Iran city of Arak has been installed in the presence of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
• Khamenei Wants No One to Jolt His Power in Iran Vote VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- Five days from Iran's presidential election, these are nervy times for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
• Will Rohani Be Iran's Dark Horse Reformist Candidate? RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- With just days to go to Iran's presidential election, there are signs a dark-horse reformist candidate may be emerging: the 64-year-old cleric Hassan Rohani.
• Graying Candidates Take Center Stage in Iran's Election VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- The candidates for president of Iran are cut from strikingly similar cloth: all are men, have ties to Iran's supreme leader and appear far more like technocrats.
• Iran's Shortlisted Presidential Candidates RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Iran's Interior Ministry has announced the official shortlist of candidates that will be vying to succeed President Mahmud Ahmadinejad in that country's June 14 election.
• Iran's Presidential Field Narrows Days Before Vote VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- One of Iran's hardline presidential candidates dropped out of contention, saying he wanted to boost the chances of his fellow conservatives.
• Haddad-Adel pulls out of presidential race PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- Presidential candidate Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel has withdrawn from the June 14 race in favor of Principlists.
• Guardians Council Denies Reports It Might Disqualify Rohani RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Iran's Guardians Council, which supervises the country's electoral process, has denied media reports it might disqualify candidate.
• Presidential candidates to have representatives at Guardian Council PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- The spokesman for Iran's Guardian Council says the country's presidential candidates will have representatives at the top election supervisory body.
• North, South Korea Agree to More Talks VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- South Korea has conceded to a demand from the North that dialogue not be termed ministerial talks.
• Koreas agree on govt.-level meeting PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- North and South Korea have reached an agreement on holding a government-level meeting in Seoul aimed at rebuilding trust.
• Erdogan's Rule at Center of Turkey's Mounting Protests VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- In a series of speeches condemning ongoing unrest, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has evoked memories of previous secular-based protests against his government.
• Turkish Troubles Highlight Cultural Divide VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan stands before a sea of cheering faithful waving Turkish flags.
• Turkish Opposition Calls on PM to End Tensions VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- Turkey's opposition party leader has urged Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop escalating tensions and dragging the country "into the fire" as anti-government protests entered their 11th day.
• Turkish protesters in full control of Istanbul Gezi Park PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- Turkish protesters have taken full control of Istanbul's Gezi Park as anti-government protests, which have already left four people dead, entered their 11th day.
• Mandela in 'Serious, But Stable' Condition VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- Former South African President Nelson Mandela remained hospitalized for the third straight day, as he battles health problems stemming from a lung infection.
• Pakistani Villagers Vow 'No Electricity, No Polio Vaccinations' RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Tribal elders in a a northwestern Pakistani region are taking extreme measures in an effort to bring electricity to their area.
• Pakistanis Hope For Brighter Future Amid Energy Crisis RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Electricity shortages cost the Pakistani economy more than $13 billion a year, according to a recent survey, which slows economic growth by 1.5 percent annually.
• Egyptians set to stage demonstrations for and against Morsi PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- Egyptians plan to stage nationwide demonstrations for and against President Mohamed Morsi on the anniversary of his taking office on June 30th, Press TV reports.
• Egypt court resumes Mubarak trial in Cairo PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- A court in Cairo has resumed the trial of former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak and his two sons over their involvement in the violent crackdown during the North African country’s 2011 revolution.
• Togo Sets Date for Polls Amid Torture Claims VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- Togo's first legislative elections since 2007 will be held on July 21, according to an announcement on the government’s official Web site.
• France Won't Recognize Madagascar Vote Unless Candidates Withdraw VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- France will not recognize the results of proposed presidential elections in Madagascar until three candidates, including the interim president, withdraw from the process.
• India’s Senior Party Member to Lead Poll Campaign VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- India’s main opposition party has chosen one of the country’s most controversial politicians, Narendra Modi, to lead it in national elections next year.
• Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Sentenced In Absentia RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Kyrgyz former Prime Minister Daniyar Usenov has been sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison.
• Turkmenistan Gets First Legislator From 'Alternative' Party RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- For the first time in the Turkmenistan's history, there will be a lawmaker in parliament who is not a member of the ruling party.
• Antigovernment Protests Continue In Sarajevo RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Antigovernment protests in Bosnia-Herzegovina have stretched into a second week, with hundreds of people marching through the streets of Sarajevo to rally outside the parliament.