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• Marine Expeditionary Unit Embarks for the Philippines AFPS 17 Nov 2013 -- Approximately 900 Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, part of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, aboard the USS Germantown and USS Ashland dock landing ships are heading for the Philippines to join U.S. and Philippine forces in support of ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts as part of Operation Damayan, which means 'lend a helping hand' in Filipino.
• Navy P-3C Aircrews Assist Relief Efforts in the Philippines AFPS 17 Nov 2013 -- U.S. Navy Patrol Squadrons 26 and 62, home-based in Jacksonville, Fla., and currently based at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, with Commander, Task Group 72.2, are contributing to disaster relief efforts in the Philippines.
• Military, USAID Continue Relief Efforts in Philippines AFPS 17 Nov 2013 -- U.S. military assets have as of early today delivered approximately 655,000 pounds of relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, the relief effort in support of the government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda.
• Ospreys Fly Supplies to Remote Areas in Philippines AFPS 17 Nov 2013 -- In a time-sensitive operation where every minute counts, humanitarian workers and military forces from around the world, including American Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft and crews, are supporting the government and armed forces of the Philippines in a fight to save the lives of those who have been impacted by Typhoon Haiyan.
• USNS Bowditch Clears the Way NNS 17 Nov 2013 -- USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62) was first on scene off the coast of Tacloban, Republic of the Philippines, ensuring safe sea lanes in order for the George Washington Strike Group (GWSG) to assist the Third Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Operation Damayan.
• GWSG Delivers Relief to a Thankful Village NNS 17 Nov 2013 -- In the small village of Guiuan, located in Eastern Samar province, villagers lined up outside the gate of a runway awaiting food, water and medical supplies to be delivered by helicopters from the George Washington Strike Group (GWSG) in support of Operation Damayan.
• Food still major priority for typhoon survivors, UN official says during Philippines visit UN News Centre 17 Nov 2013 -- Food for more than three-quarters of a million people has been dispatched to communities hit by Typhoon Haiyan, and more is arriving every day, the head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Sunday as she met with survivors in Tacloban.
• Lives saved during Operation Damayan USMC News 17 Nov 2013 -- At the request of the Government of the Philippines, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has directed U.S. Pacific Command to support U.S. Government humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the Republic of the Philippines in response to the devastation from Typhoon Haiyan.

Defense Policy / Programs

• New Pilots Make First Launches, Traps on Theodore Roosevelt NNS 17 Nov 2013 -- Nathan Shuey banks left as he prepares for his first aircraft carrier landing. The familiar feel of G-forces drive him down into his seat as he rehearses his rhythmic breathing. He flexes his grip to remind himself that he is in control, then he corrects his heading as he hears the air traffic controller granting him permission to land.
• Maritime Operations Center: A Vital Communications Link For Cutlass Express 2013 NNS 17 Nov 2013 -- The Seychelles Maritime Operations Center (MOC) is conducting scenarios as part of the underway phase of exercise Cutlass Express 2013, Nov. 14-16.
• Aerial Target Drone Damages USS Chancellorsville during Exercise NNS 17 Nov 2013 -- An aerial target drone malfunctioned and struck guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) off the coast of Southern California at approximately 1:25 pm local time today, Nov. 16, while the ship was conducting a radar tracking exercise during routine training at sea.
• Iran to unveil biggest strategic drone ISNA 17 Nov 2013 -- Iran plans to unveil the newest and biggest strategic drone built locally by experts of Iranian Defense Ministry on Monday.
• Iran to unveil Fotros indigenous strategic drone Iran Press TV 17 Nov 2013 -- Iran Defense Ministry is set to unveil an indigenous, strategic unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

• '31 troops killed in blast near Damascus' Iran Press TV 17 Nov 2013 -- At least 31 Syrian troops have been killed after a bomb blast rocked an army base near the capital Damascus, the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.
• Libya's deputy intelligence chief abducted in Tripoli Iran Press TV 17 Nov 2013 -- Libya's deputy intelligence chief has been abducted from Tripoli airport amid worsening security situation across the North African country.
• General Strike Slows Libya as Government Acts Against Militias VOA 17 Nov 2013 -- Libyan government television broadcast a warning Sunday to militiamen to put down their arms and to leave the country's security to the state after more than 40 demonstrators were killed by militiamen on Friday.

News Reports

• Zarif: US not opposing enrichment ISNA 17 Nov 2013 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the US does not oppose enrichment right of countries, adding that Iran does not need recognition of its enrichment right, because it possesses such a right based on the NPT.
• French President Hollande in Israel to discuss Iran Iran Press TV 17 Nov 2013 -- French President Francois Hollande has arrived in Israel for a three-day visit which will be dominated by Iran's nuclear issue ahead of next week's talks in Geneva.
• Six powers must respect Iran enrichment right: Zarif Iran Press TV 17 Nov 2013 -- Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran expects the six major world powers to "respect" its right to enrich uranium based on the regulations of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
• Iran determined to defend nuclear rights: Foreign Ministry official Iran Press TV 17 Nov 2013 -- A member of the Iranian negotiating team has expressed Tehran's determination to pursue its "inalienable" nuclear rights during future negotiations with the six major world powers.
• US military threats against Iran, lies: IRGC cmdr. Iran Press TV 17 Nov 2013 -- A senior Iranian commander has downplayed recent US military threats against the Islamic Republic as 'lies', saying Washington is in fear of launching an attack against Iran.
• France will not accept nuclear arms proliferation: Hollande Iran Press TV 17 Nov 2013 -- French President Francois Hollande says Paris will not accept the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
• Russian Foreign Minister Upbeat On Sealing Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 17 Nov 2013 -- China, Russia, the United States, Germany, France, and Britain -- are due to hold another round of negotiations in Geneva next week.
• Hollande to Israel: France Will Keep Sanctions on Iran VOA 17 Nov 2013 -- French President Francois Hollande says his government will maintain sanctions and pressure against Iran until he is certain that it has renounced a suspected nuclear weapons program.
• Pakistan decides to try Musharraf for treason Iran Press TV 17 Nov 2013 -- Pakistan has decided to put former President Pervez Musharraf on trial for treason for declaring a state of emergency in 2007.
• Pakistan's Musharraf to Stand Trial for Treason VOA 17 Nov 2013 -- Pakistan's government says it will put former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on trial for treason, which is punishable by death or life imprisonment. While the move is unprecedented in a country where top army generals have long enjoyed immunity from prosecution, skeptics are questioning the timing of the announcement.
• Nigerian Official Praises US Cooperation in Fight against Terrorism VOA 17 Nov 2013 -- The United States declaration of Boko Haram and Ansaru as foreign terrorist organizations is a significant boost to Nigeria's effort to end their violent campaigns, says Rueben Abati, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan.
• Taiwan still talking with Gambia over ties: foreign ministry CNA 17 Nov 2013 -- The Republic of China (Taiwan) is still communicating with The Gambia through diplomatic channels over relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sunday, two days after the West African nation's unilateral decision to break off diplomatic ties.
• Maldives: Ban welcomes conclusion of presidential run-off election UN News Centre 17 Nov 2013 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday welcomed the conclusion of the run-off of the presidential election in the Maldives, and urged everyone in the country to work together to advance the democratic process.