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• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 12 Aug 2013 [PDF]

Defense Policy / Programs

• Clapper Establishes Review Group to Examine Intelligence Collection Effort AFPS 12 Aug 2013 -- The director of national intelligence today announced plans to establish a review group to look at the government's signals-intelligence collection and surveillance capabilities.
• Leaders discuss roles of reserve components AFNS 12 Aug 2013 -- Continuing to perform an operational role, while solving manpower costs and dealing with shrinking defense budgets, was one of the challenges discussed by military and civilian leaders at the Reserve Officers Association 2013 National Security Symposium here Aug. 7-10.
• Israel, Jordan, U.S. Face Common Threats, Dempsey Says AFPS 12 Aug 2013 -- Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is on a multi-day trip to Israel and Jordan for discussions on how regional alliances and partnerships can help contain the evolving threats of terrorism and civil unrest in the Middle East.
• USS New Mexico Completes Inaugural Deployment NNS 12 Aug 2013 -- Under the command of Cmdr. George Perez, New Mexico transited more than 34,000 miles over the course of six months while conducting national security operations in the European region.
• PANAMAX 2013 Kicks off in Miami NNS 12 Aug 2013 -- Approximately 160 military personnel, including Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Sinclair Harris, and personnel from 19 nations arrived at U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) headquarters Aug. 12 to begin exercise PANAMAX 2013.
• U.S. Navy and Israel Kick Off Exercise Reliant Mermaid NNS 12 Aug 2013 -- The U.S. Navy will participate in Exercise Reliant Mermaid in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 12-15.
• Deployment of Ospreys resumes on Okinawa Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2013 -- The Marine Corps resumed deployment of an MV-22 Osprey aircraft squadron to Okinawa Monday after halting the arrival last week due to a fatal Air Force helicopter crash on the island that stoked safety concerns among the Japanese.
• India unveils domestic aircraft carrier Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2013 -- India has unveiled its first domestically made aircraft carrier to join a select group of countries that are in possession of such gigantic warships.
• India Launches Indigenously-Built Aircraft Carrier VOA 12 Aug 2013 -- India has launched an indigenously-built aircraft carrier, joining a small group of countries capable of building such a warship.The project is part of India's efforts to enhance its naval capabilities amid a growing regional rivalry with the other Asian giant, China.
• New Engine for Russia's T-50 Fighter Jet Expected by 2020 RIA Novosti 12 Aug 2013 -- The final version of the engine for Russia's first fifth-generation T-50 fighter jet will be available by the end of the current decade, the United Engine Making Corporation said Monday.
• Russia to Soon Float Out 2 New 'Black Hole' Submarines RIA Novosti 12 Aug 2013 -- The third of six new "black hole" submarines that Russia is making for the Vietnamese navy will be floated out later this month, the shipbuilder said Monday, adding that the first of another six, for Russia's own Black Sea Fleet, would be floated out in November.
• UK eliminating 3 nukes a year based on pledge made in 1998 Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2013 -- Britain is gradually eliminating its nuclear warheads based on a commitment to cut its nuclear weapons from 225 to 180 by the mid 2020's.
• Army Reserves exercise in Germany UK MOD 12 Aug 2013 -- Nearly 200 reservists of the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) travelled to Germany for an action packed annual exercise.
• Zheng He' ship leaves ROK for Malaysia People's Daily 12 Aug 2013 -- The 'Zheng He' oceangoing training ship of the Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLAN) wrapped up its friendly visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK), and left the dock of the Jinhae-gu naval port for Malaysia on the morning of August 8, 2013.
• British Military Inspectors to Fly Over Russia, Belarus RIA Novosti 12 Aug 2013 -- British military inspectors will fly over the territories of Russia and Belarus starting from Monday as part of the international Open Skies Treaty, a Russian Defense Ministry official said.
• Can the DRC army stop abusing human rights? IRIN 12 Aug 2013 -- Stamping out human rights abuses by the army in the Democratic Republic of Congo entails more than classroom training sessions, according to analysts, who recommend a wide range of ambitious reforms.
• August 12, 2013 - U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2013

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for August 12, 2013

Other Conflicts

• 12 August 2013 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 12 Aug 2013
• Al-Qaeda Claims Eid Bombings in Iraq RFE/RL 12 Aug 2013 -- Al-Qaeda's front group in Iraq, the "Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant," has claimed responsibility for a wave of bomb attacks that killed 74 people and injured hundreds during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
• Al-Qaeda-affiliated group claims responsibility for recent carnage in Iraq Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2013 -- An al-Qaeda-affiliated group in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the recent deadly bombings in Iraq, which killed dozens of people.
• London-Madrid tensions flare up; UK mulls legal action over Gibraltar Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2013 -- The UK government is mulling 'unprecedented' legal action against Spain in the wake of the bitter row over the disputed territory of Gibraltar, local media reported.
• Israel To Free 26 Palestinians, Expand Settlements RFE/RL 12 Aug 2013 -- An Israeli ministerial committee has approved the release of 26 Palestinian prisoners under a deal meant to pave the way for a resumption of U.S.-brokered peace talks.
• Second round of Mali's presidential election occurs without incident – UN mission UN News Centre 12 Aug 2013 -- The United Nations mission in Mali has reported that no major incidents occurred on Sunday during the second round of presidential elections, although heavy rains hampered the smooth conduct of voting operations in many parts of the country.
• Mali Counts Votes After Presidential Runoff VOA 12 Aug 2013 -- Officials are counting votes in Mali, after Sunday's runoff vote to choose the troubled country's next president.

News Reports

• Egypt Judiciary extends Morsi detention for 15 days Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2013 -- Egypt Judiciary says it has extended ousted president, Mohamed Morsi's detention for 15 more days.
• Egypt Protesters Defy Warning to Disperse VOA 12 Aug 2013 -- Egyptian authorities have warned again that a siege of anti-government encampments is imminent, but tens of thousands of demonstrators camped out in key areas of Cairo remain defiant.
• Zimbabwe's Mugabe Tells Opponents to Accept His Victory VOA 12 Aug 2013 -- Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe said the West and his political rivals must accept his re-election in Zimbabwe's July 31 polls, in which official results showed him winning a landslide victory over rival Morgan Tsvangirai.
• Rosatom: New units to be built in Bushehr Power Plant IRNA 12 Aug 2013 -- An official with the Russian state company "Rosatom" declared that talks about building new units in the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant will begin after completion of the first unit.
• President: New gov't foreign policy is based on moderation IRNA 12 Aug 2013 -- President Hassan Rohani said Monday morning that his government's foreign policy is based on moderation to guarantee all-out development and security in the country.
• Vahidi: Defense Ministry in frontline of war against enemies IRNA 12 Aug 2013 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said here on Monday that his ministry stands in the front line of war against enemies.
• Navalny Campaign Accused Of Illegal Foreign Funding RFE/RL 12 Aug 2013 -- Russia's Prosecutor-General's Office says it has found evidence that the Moscow mayoral election campaign of outspoken Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny is illegally funded from abroad.
• Iran, Russia and China among top targets of NSA spying operations Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2013 -- Iran, along with Russia, China and the EU are the top targets of American electronic surveillance operations abroad by its largest spying institution National Security Agency (NSA), a report says.
• Sudan: UN and partners coordinate aid for 150,000 people affected by flooding UN News Centre 12 Aug 2013 -- United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners are coordinating closely with the Government of Sudan to assist close to 150,000 people get food, water and shelter following heavy rains that began early this month.