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• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 10 Jul 2013 [PDF]
• Centcom Plans for Broader Regional Engagement Post-2014 AFPS 10 Jul 2013 -- Exercises, training exchanges and other military-to-military engagements with partners across the Middle East will become increasingly important.
• US Military Admits New Afghanistan Base Unlikely to be Used VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- U.S. military has spent $34 million to build a new complex in the country's south, but is not likely to ever use it.
• Unused U.S. Military Base To Be Demolished In Afghanistan RFE/RL 10 Jul 2013 -- A brand new U.S. military facility in southern Afghanistan will likely be demolished without ever being used.
• 7th Armoured Brigade to deploy to Afghanistan UK MOD 10 Jul 2013 -- The Defence Secretary has announced that 7th Armoured Brigade will lead the next group of UK Armed Forces personnel deployed to Afghanistan.
• 1,900 more UK troops leave Afghanistan PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Britain will withdraw 1,900 of its total 7,900 forces from Afghanistan by the autumn, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond says.
• UN condemns continued killing of Afghan civilians as roadside bomb claims more lives UN News Centre 10 Jul 2013 -- The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has strongly condemned the killing by a roadside bomb of at least 18 civilians.
• Slovak soldier killed in southern Afghanistan PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- A Slovakian soldier serving with US-led forces has been killed and six others have been wounded in an attack by an Afghan soldier in the south of the country.
• Pakistani Taliban Fires Spokesman For Controversial Remarks RFE/RL 10 Jul 2013 -- Pakistan's Taliban has fired its spokesman for comments that could have offended the group's Afghan counterpart.

Defense Policy / Programs

• US, China to Open Talks in Washington VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- U.S. and Chinese diplomats meet in Washington for a security and economic dialogue expected to include rival territorial claims to the South China Sea.
• US Urged to Get Tough With China During Annual Talks VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- Human rights groups and lawmakers are urging the Obama administration to take a tough stance Wednesday during annual high-level talks with Chinese officials in Washington.
• Biden Urges China to Stop Cyber Theft VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says Chinese cyber-theft of U.S. intellectual property must stop.
• China, US talks on cyber security go well PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- China and the United States have begun the annual dialogue on cyber security, with Chinese media saying the talks go well despite recent revelations by former American spy agency contractor Edward Snowden.
• X-47B Makes First Arrested Landing at Sea NNS 10 Jul 2013 -- The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator completed its first-ever carrier-based arrested landing on board USS George H.W. Bush off the coast of Virginia July 10.
• 2013 Ballistic and Cruise Missile Threat Assessment AFISRA 10 Jul 2013
• Dempsey Calls on DOD Leaders to Mitigate Sequester Effects AFPS 10 Jul 2013 -- Sequestration is causing problems in the Defense Department, but military and civilian employees are working together to get through this period.
• Principal military official stops moves to Egypt AFNS 10 Jul 2013 -- Military officials have temporarily halted movement of personnel, to include permanent change of station moves and most temporary duty assignments to Egypt.
• 27,000 Troops Prepare for Talisman Saber 2013 NNS 10 Jul 2013 -- More than 27,000 U.S. and Australian personnel are converging in Australia and the Coral Sea in preparation for the amphibious exercise Talisman Saber 2013, to be held off the coast of Australia July 15 through Aug. 6.
• 22nd MEU composites for 2014 deployment USMC News 10 Jul 2013 -- The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit command element took charge of its three major subordinate elements to form a complete Marine air-ground task force.
• U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Team Up to Conduct Training Operations Off Southern California NNS 10 Jul 2013 -- The crew of the USS Thach returned to port, June 28 following five days at sea training and operating with U.S. Coast Guardsmen.
• The 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion forward retrograde elements Army News 10 Jul 2013 -- In early 2012, the drawdown of personnel, materiel, and base infrastructure throughout the Combined Joint Operations Area-Afghanistan was in its infancy.
• A comparison of D/ROPS models in different theaters Army News 10 Jul 2013 -- Deployment/redeployment operations (D/ROPS) teams are designed to facilitate the reception, staging, onward movement, and integration (RSOI) of units in theater.
• A tactical command post at the National Training Center Army News 10 Jul 2013 -- The Army has seen, and will continue to see, reduced funding as it transitions from simultaneous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and deal with the fiscal challenges of our nation.
• The sustainment mission command capability Army News 10 Jul 2013 -- A 2011 RAND study describes how, in 2003, the Army adapted its formations in response to existing conflict and emerging challenges, resulting in a significant shift in structure and how the Army wages war.
• Understanding mission command Army News 10 Jul 2013 -- Mission command is a war-fighting function and the Army's philosophy of command described within the latest revision of Army Doctrine Publication 6-0, Mission Command.
• 15th Eng. Bn. uncases colors in Grafenwoehr Army News 10 Jul 2013 -- U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr welcomed its newest tenants, Soldiers and family members of the 15th Engineer Battalion, during the unit's uncasing ceremony.
• Contracting brigade stands up at Fort Hood Army News 10 Jul 2013 -- Officials from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command activated the 418th Contracting Support Brigade during a ceremony, July 10, at Fort Hood, Texas.
• DARPA Competitors Develop Robots for Disaster Response AFPS 10 Jul 2013 -- Challengers from around the world compete for support from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to create robots that can help people during natural and other kinds of disasters.
• VA-DOD Cooperation Accelerating Claims Handling, Officials Say AFPS 10 Jul 2013 -- Senior officials from the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs assured Congress that they are closing in on solutions that will alleviate the backlog of veterans’ health benefit claims.
• China, Russia Complete Extensive Naval Exercise RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- China and Russia on Wednesday completed an extensive naval exercise in the Far East, said a representative of Russia’s Pacific Fleet.
• Russia to Get New Jets Within 3 Years RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- New MiG-35 and Su-35 fighter jets will be delivered to the Russian Air Force in large numbers within the next three years.
• Russian Military Unit to Combat 'History Falsification' RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s Defense Ministry plans to create a special military unit to work with archives and monitor the "falsification of history."
• First Navy aircrew begin training on Wildcat UK MOD 10 Jul 2013 -- The Royal Navy has begun training the first aircrew to fly its next-generation helicopter, the Wildcat.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 7/10/2013 The White House 10 Jul 2013
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, July 10, 2013 US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2013

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for July 10, 2013
• Export Control Reform: New Final Rules Show Initiative's Continued Momentum US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2013
• US Governor, Company Want to Test Russian Firefighting Plane RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- A California businessman wants to test an amphibious Russian firefighting plane in Idaho this summer.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 10 July 2013 United Nations 10 Jul 2013
• With West Africa at 'crossroads,' UN envoy urges coordinated efforts to tackle instability UN News Centre 10 Jul 2013 -- Coordinated efforts and enhanced regional and international cooperation are key to address the myriad sources of instability in West Africa.
• Syrian Opposition Rejects Russian Claims On Chemical Weapons RFE/RL 10 Jul 2013 -- The opposition Syrian National Council has rejected claims its fighters used chemical weapons in an attack in March.
• Russia Defends Claim on Chemical Weapons Use by Syrian Rebels RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the evidence indicating the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian opposition had been analyzed by Russian experts.
• US to Deport New Syrian Diplomat VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- The U.S. State Department has blocked a Syrian diplomat sent by President Bashar al-Assad's government from entering the United States and reaching that country's embassy in Washington.
• Security Council urges Lebanese parties to unite and avoid 'slide into conflict' UN News Centre 10 Jul 2013 -- The Security Council encouraged all parties in Lebanon to remain united and resist a “slide into conflict.”
• UN Security Council Fears for Lebanon's Stability VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- The U.N. Security Council expressed deepening concern Wednesday that Lebanon’s stability could be weakened by the growing impact of the Syrian crisis on its smaller neighbor.
• Israel military to station new unit along Syrian border RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- The Israeli military is set to deploy a new regional unit along the Syrian border in the occupied Golan Heights.
• Westminster honours RAF support to Mali UK MOD 10 Jul 2013 -- A VIP reception has been held at the Palace of Westminster to honour the RAF's support to the French forces fighting insurgents in Mali.
• UN Brigade in DRC Not Magic Solution, Says Commander VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- The commander of the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says the U.N.'s new intervention brigade in Congo is not a magic solution to the country's problems.
• Exaggerated hopes for Yemen's National Dialogue Conference? IRIN 10 Jul 2013 -- Four months into their six-month mandate, the 565 Yemenis taking part in the National Dialogue Conference know they have their work cut out to agree the blueprint for a new Yemen.
• Egypt reopens Rafah crossing to facilitate Palestinians' return PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Egyptian authorities say they have reopened the Rafah crossing on the border with the Gaza Strip for several hours per day.
• Gunmen attack military commander in Egypt's Sinai PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Gunmen have opened fire on the car of a senior military commander in the volatile Sinai Peninsula.
• 18th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2013

News Reports

• Upheaval in Egypt Sharpens Middle East Divisions VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- The ouster of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi as president of Egypt has sharpened political divisions throughout the Arab Spring nations of the Middle East and North Africa.
• US Criticized by All Sides in Egypt VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- Angered by perceived U.S. ambivalence following military ouster of president Mohamed Morsi, many say they don’t need Washington.
• White House: Chaos is Alternative to Democratic Process in Egypt VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- The United States continues to urge restraint by the military, and all parties and groups in Egypt.
• Morsi supporters hold fresh demo in Cairo's Nasr City PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Supporters of the Mohamed Morsi have held a demonstration in the Egyptian capital Cairo to demand the reinstatement of the deposed president.
• Egyptian PM to Offer Cabinet Posts to Islamists VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- Egypt's newly appointed interim prime minister Hazem el-Biblawi begins work forming his Cabinet.
• Egypt's Acting Prime Minister To Form New Cabinet RFE/RL 10 Jul 2013 -- Egypt's interim prime minister, Hazem el-Beblawi, has begun consultations to form a new government.
• New Egyptian PM Well-Known at Home and Abroad VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- Egypt's interim prime minister, Hazem el-Beblawi, is a familiar name not just in Egypt but in global diplomatic, financial, and academic circles.
• Egypt Orders Arrest of Muslim Brotherhood Leaders VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- Egypt's top prosecutor has ordered the arrests of top Muslim Brotherhood leaders, even as the country's interim prime minister starts to reach out to the group to form a transitional government.
• Egypt orders arrest of Muslim Brotherhood leaders including supreme leader PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Egypt’s prosecutor general has ordered the arrest of Muslim Brotherhood leaders including the supreme leader of the group, Mohammed Badie, on charges of inciting violence.
• Egypt Muslim Brotherhood rejects offer to join interim government PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party has rejected offers by the country’s new Prime Minister Hazem El-Beblawi to join the interim government.
• Egypt liberal alliance withdraws statement rejecting Mansour's decree PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Egypt’s main liberal coalition, the National Salvation Front, has withdrawn an earlier statement in which it had rejected a constitutional decree.
• Readout of the President’s Phone Call with the United Arab Emirates’ Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi The White House 10 Jul 2013
• Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar The White House 10 Jul 2013
• Kuwait pledges $4 billion aid package to Egypt PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Kuwait's cabinet has approved an urgent aid package to Egypt apparently as a show of support for the military coup against ousted President Mohamed Morsi.
• Bahraini regime forces raid houses of anti-regime protesters, arrest 30 PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Bahraini regime forces have raided the houses of anti-regime demonstrators in several villages, arresting more than 30 people.
• Death toll from Turkey crackdown on protests hits 5 PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- The death toll from crackdown on anti-government protests touched off in Turkey since early June has climbed to five.
• US, Israel co-wrote Stuxnet against Iran: Snowden PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Fugitive US surveillance whistleblower Edward Snowden says the United States and Israel created the Stuxnet computer virus.
• New Iranian President To Inherit Economic Challenges RFE/RL 10 Jul 2013 -- Former minister has warned that the president-elect will inherit a blighted economy.
• Spain court rejects request by Iranian engineer PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- A Spanish appeals court has rejected a request by Iranian engineer Alireza Valadkhani to lift his house arrest and return his passport under a conditional release term.
• No Deal After Koreas Talks on Re-Opening Joint Factory VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- South Korea and North Korea failed to reach a deal during talks aimed at re-opening a joint factory complex.
• South, North Korea Talk Future of Joint Industrial Complex RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- North and South Korea have begun working-level talks on the future of a joint industrial zone.
• Koreas begin talks on reopening joint industrial zone PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- South and North Korea have started talks on the reopening of the joint Kaesong industrial zone.
• Second Working-level Talks between North, South of Korea Held KCNA 10 Jul 2013 -- The second working-level talks between authorities of the north and the south of Korea for normalizing the operation in the Kaesong Industrial Zone took place Wednesday.
• President Zardari's security chief, 2 others killed PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- A powerful explosion has rocked an area of the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi.
• Continued support vital as Myanmar proceeds with transition process, says Ban UN News Centre 10 Jul 2013 -- Secretary-General Ban told a group of Myanmar's international partners that continued support will be vital for the country.
• Jakarta Pressing Burma on Rohingya Legal Rights VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- Indonesia is pressing Burma’s government to grant legal status to the country’s Muslim Rohingya.
• Guinea: UN Peacebuilding Commission welcomes deal to organize legislative elections UN News Centre 10 Jul 2013 -- The United Nations PBC panel dealing with the situation in Guinea welcomed agreement between the country's Government and opposition parties.
• Zimbabwe Civic Groups Target Youth Vote VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- Dozens of Zimbabwean civic groups have started a "Feya Feya" (Shona for “fairly") campaign targeting young people to ensure they participate in the July 31 elections peacefully.
• Zuma: No Need to Explain Cabinet Reorganization VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- South African President Jacob Zuma is refusing to give reasons for a Cabinet reorganization, a move that is drawing heat from commentators and critics.
• 1,460 Indian lawmakers have criminal cases against them: Report IRNA 10 Jul 2013 -- A total of 1,460 Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly have declared criminal cases against themselves.
• Navalny Submits Application to Run for Moscow Mayor RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny submitted a complete package of documents necessary to be registered as a candidate for the post of Moscow mayor.
• Court Upholds 'Foreign Agent' Order For Russian Monitor NGO RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- A Moscow court upheld a previous order by prosecutors instructing Russian election-monitoring NGO Golos to register as a “foreign agent” in line with a controversial new law.
• UK Officials Try to Clear Up Magnitsky List Reports RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- The British parliament’s official record has been changed after the original record was interpreted as suggesting that the UK had banned certain Russian officials from visiting the country.
• Berezovsky Toxicology Test to Be Complete by Yearend – Embassy RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- The British authorities hope a toxicology examination to find out the cause of exiled Russian businessman Boris Berezovsky's death will be completed by the end of this year.