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• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 24 Jul 2013 [PDF]
• Pakistan Says it Cannot Verify Drone Strike Casualty Figures VOA 24 Jul 2013 -- Pakistani officials say they cannot verify new casualty figures from drone strikes in a Pakistani government report that was leaked to a British media outlet this week. The report says as many as one fifth of those killed in CIA-directed drone attacks in the country's northwest were civilians.
• Dempsey Thanks Poles for Afghan Help, Urges Continued Support AFPS 24 Jul 2013 -- Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey today thanked the Polish Armed Forces for their friendship and support in Afghanistan and said he hopes the Polish military will continue its work in the country after 2014 as part of Operation Resolute Support.

Defense Policy / Programs

• US House Votes Down Attempt to Halt NSA Surveillance Program VOA 24 Jul 2013 -- The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly defeated an amendment that would have ended a National Security Agency surveillance program that collects hundreds of millions of Americans' phone records.
• Kehler Lauds Capability, Credibility of Nuclear Enterprise AFPS 24 Jul 2013 -- Sweeping improvements across the U.S. nuclear enterprise since a 2007 incident have increased the focus on the nuclear mission and raised the bar in terms of standards and performance, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command told reporters.
• No more redundant inspections: AF implements new inspection system AFNS 24 Jul 2013 -- The Air Force recently implemented a new inspection system, aimed at giving more power to wing commanders.
• Air Force takes swift action against sexual assault AFNS 24 Jul 2013 -- It's not an overstatement to say that the past many years have been challenging for those in the military working to prevent sexual assault and sexual trauma. However, for those who've been victimized it has been much worse, and we should never forget that.
• Stratcom Braces for 'Readiness Avalanche' from Sequestration AFPS 24 Jul 2013 -- Recognizing that the services have made tough choices to ensure U.S. Strategic Command can maintain its deterrence mission in the face of sequestration, the Stratcom commander said he has grave concerns about the "readiness avalanche" that's ahead.
• Mobile Device Security Will Set Industry Standard, Official Says AFPS 24 Jul 2013 -- Systems being developed to ensure classified information can be transmitted securely on mobile devices used by the federal workforce ultimately will be leveraged by corporate America in industries from banking to health care, a senior engineer at the Defense Information Systems Agency said.
• George Washington Welcomes Australian Distinguished Visitors NNS 24 Jul 2013 -- Distinguished visitors from Australia visited the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), July 23.
• Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Hosts 13th Annual Asia-Pacific Submarine Conference NNS 24 Jul 2013 -- The commander of Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC), kicked off the opening ceremony of the 13th annual Asia-Pacific Submarine Conference (APSC) July 22 at the Mercure Hotel in Yokosuka, Japan.
• Carter Affirms Growing Partnership Between U.S., Uganda AFPS 24 Jul 2013 -- Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited Uganda yesterday, meeting with senior government and military leaders to affirm the growing security partnership between the United States and the East African nation, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said in a statement.
• US Lawmakers to Vote on Limiting Phone Spying RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- US lawmakers are set to vote this week on legislation that would substantially curb the federal government's ability to collect information about Americans' phone calls in the wake of fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden's disclosure of secret government surveillance programs last month.
• Pentagon Delays F-16 Deliveries to Egypt VOA 24 Jul 2013 -- U.S. Defense officials are delaying the delivery of four F-16 fighter jets to Egypt following this month's military ouster of President Mohamed Morsi.
• Russia's Ex-Defense Minister Questioned, Lawyers Slam Leaks RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- Lawyers acting for former Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov have criticized media leaks about an investigation into their client, as investigators questioned him yet again Tuesday over a major corruption scandal involving real estate sales, the RAPSI legal news agency reported Wednesday.
• Russia's Arms Disposal Program Unsuccessful - Audit Chamber RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- Russia's arms disposal program has failed to meet any of its declared goals in the past two years, the government's financial controller said Wednesday.
• Forces radio contract secures 300 UK jobs UK MOD 24 Jul 2013 -- MOD has awarded a £45 million maintenance contract for the Armed Forces Bowman radio system that will secure up to 300 British defence jobs.
• July 24, 2013 - U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 24 Jul 2013
• Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney aboard Air Force One en route to Galesburg, IL, 7/24/13 The White House 24 Jul 2013

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for July 24, 2013
• Russian Aircraft Makers Need New Recovery Strategy - Deputy PM RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- The Russian aircraft industry must implement a new development strategy to conquer lost markets, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Wednesday.
• Izhmash to Make Missiles With Other Kalashnikov Corp. Firms RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- Russia's Izhmash arms factory, manufacturer of the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifle, will produce high-precision antitank missiles in close collaboration with other companies under the umbrella of the future Kalashnikov Corporation, the company said Wednesday.

Other Conflicts

• Dempsey: Military Must Be Part of Larger Strategy for Syria AFPS 24 Jul 2013 -- Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey called Syria "a human tragedy," and said any military effort there must be tied together with diplomatic and economic instruments of power.
• Analysis: The Syrian urban refugee problem in northern Iraq IRIN 24 Jul 2013 -- On an empty plot of land in northern Iraq next to a beauty salon and opposite a hotel on Erbil's busy Shoresh Street, Mohammed Hassan sits on a patch of crumpled purple carpet with his wife and their two-year-old son.
• Israel threatens to attack Syria if 'provocations continue' Iran Press TV 24 Jul 2013 -- Israel has once again warned the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of possible strikes.
• Turkey against Kurdish autonomy in Syria Iran Press TV 24 Jul 2013 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has reiterated Ankara's opposition to the establishment of an autonomous Syrian Kurdish region, calling it unacceptable.
• UN delegates arrive in Syria to probe chemical weapon claims Iran Press TV 24 Jul 2013 -- A United Nation delegation tasked with examining allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria's ongoing unrest has arrived in Damascus.
• US Plans for Syria Strikes at Odds With Peace Conference Idea - Moscow RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- The United States' plans to conduct strikes on Syrian territory conflict with agreements between Moscow and Washington on the convocation of an international peace conference, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday.
• Amid upsurge of violence in Iraq, Security Council extends UN mission for another year UN News Centre 24 Jul 2013 -- The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31 July 2014 so it can continue to advise and support the country, which has been hit by the worst violence in years, to progress on the path to stability and development.
• Three Congolese helicopters attack M23 positions in eastern DRC Iran Press TV 24 Jul 2013 -- Three Congolese helicopters have blasted positions of the March 23 movement (M23) rebels in the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
• Russia to Keep Transdnestr Arsenals Until Conflict Settlement RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- Russia will withdraw its weapon stockpiles from Moldova's breakaway Transdnestr region only after Chisinau and Tiraspol settle their long-running dispute over the political status of the self-proclaimed republic, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday.
• UNICEF and partners sound alarm on nutrition crisis in northern Mali UN News Centre 24 Jul 2013 -- The humanitarian community is sounding the alarm on a nutrition crisis in Gao, in northern Mali, that is taking a toll on the most vulnerable and children under the age of five in particular, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said.
• Darfur: surging violence reaffirms need for inclusive political dialogue, UN official says UN News Centre 24 Jul 2013 -- The security situation in Darfur remains volatile, amid fighting between Sudanese Government forces and rebels, a recent spate of attacks against peacekeepers and an upsurge in inter-ethnic violence, the head of the joint African Union-United Nations mission in the region said.
• CAR: UN Mission concerned about reported human rights violations by rebel groups UN News Centre 24 Jul 2013 -- The United Nations political mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) is concerned about purported human rights violations in the country.
• Security Council extends mandate of monitoring group for Somalia and Eritrea UN News Centre 24 Jul 2013 -- The Security Council extended for 16 months the mandate of the United Nations expert panel monitoring compliance with sanctions against Somalia and Eritrea, while further easing funding and equipment restrictions on the UN and European Union missions in the region.

News Reports

• 24 July 2013 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 24 Jul 2013
• 11 dead in two days of clashes in Egypt Iran Press TV 24 Jul 2013 -- At least 11 people have been killed in two days of clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, Press TV reports.
• Deadly violence continues unabated in Egypt Iran Press TV 24 Jul 2013 -- Violent clashes between the supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi continue in Cairo, with the death toll rising as a result.
• Egypt's General al-Sisi calls for nationwide protest on July 26 Iran Press TV 24 Jul 2013 -- Egypt's Armed Forces Chief General Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has called on people across the North African country to pour into the streets on July 26 to show solidarity with the interim government.
• Egyptian Army Chief Urges Protests VOA 24 Jul 2013 -- Egypt's Defense Minister Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has urged Egyptians to turn out Friday to denounce what he called 'violence and terrorism,' and to authorize the army and police to deal with it. He also insisted there is 'no going back' on Egypt's political 'road map' which he vowed would end in free and fair elections.
• North Korea Faces Worsening Flood Crisis, 13 Killed VOA 24 Jul 2013 -- North Korea is struggling to cope with a worsening flood crisis that has killed at least 13 people and damaged thousands of homes in the past week.
• Lawyer: Snowden Not Allowed To Leave Moscow Airport RFE/RL 24 Jul 2013 -- The lawyer advising Edward Snowden says the former U.S. intelligence contractor does not have a document that would allow him to leave the transit area of a Moscow airport where he has been holed up for a month.
• Snowden to Stay in Airport - Lawyer RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- Fugitive US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden will stay in the Moscow airport that has been his home for over a month now for the immediate future, a lawyer helping with his asylum bid said Wednesday.
• US Clarifying Snowden Status With Russia - White House RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- The United States is inquiring with Russian authorities about the status of fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden amid a flurry of contradictory reports about his plans to leave the transit zone of the Moscow airport where he has reportedly been holed up for a month, the White House said Wednesday.
• China starts 5-year ban on new govt buildings Global Times 24 Jul 2013 -- China's central authorities on Tuesday introduced a five-year ban on the construction of new government buildings as part of an ongoing frugality campaign.
• Japan's Fukushima operator confirms nuclear reactors 'leaking to ocean' Iran Press TV 24 Jul 2013 -- The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has admitted for the first time that the site's reactors are leaking highly contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean.
• Lebanon Unhappy With Hezbollah Blacklisting VOA 24 Jul 2013 -- The European Union now considers much of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement a terrorist organization and that is complicating efforts to form a new government in Beirut, according to Lebanese officials.