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• OIF / OND / OEF / OIR / OFS Casualty Update 03 Jan 2017[PDF]
• Coalition Targets ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 Jan 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
• Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook and Acting Under Secretary of Defense Peter Levine in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 03 Jan 2017 -- Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
• US military considers expanded use of cyber, space weapons against ISIL Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- US military chiefs are prepared to give incoming President Donald Trump the option to intensify the fight against the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group, including the possibility of using secret cyber-warfare and space weapons, according to the US Air Force chief of staff.
• Afghans protest against Daesh brutality against Shias Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- People in western Afghanistan have staged a massive protest against growing sectarian attacks on Shia Muslims by the Takfiri Daesh terrorists.
• Hundreds Of Afghan Shi'a Protest Killings RFE/RL 03 Jan 2017 -- Hundreds of Shi'ite Muslims have demonstrated in western Afghanistan against increasing attacks by radical Islamic groups.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Rebuffing Trump, Obama Likely to Transfer More Guantanamo Prisoners VOA 03 Jan 2017 -- The White House says U.S. President Barack Obama plans to transfer abroad more suspected terrorists held at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, before he leaves office January 20, rebuffing President-elect Donald Trump's call to end such releases.
• VMA-542 heads home USMC News 03 Jan 2017 -- U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 542 completed their Aviation Training Relocation Program at Chitose Air Base and headed back to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 22, 2016.
• MCAS-4 Marines train to employ expeditionary runway USMC News 03 Jan 2017 -- U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo, Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, conducted aircraft landing zone training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2016.
• USS Porter Departs Venice, Italy NNS 03 Jan 2017 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) departed Venice, Italy, after a scheduled port visit Jan. 3, enhancing U.S.-Italy relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous Europe.
• USS Monterey Conducts Port Call in Palma de Mallorca NNS 03 Jan 2017 -- Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) arrived in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Dec. 31 for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Spain relationships as the two nations work together for a stable, secure, and prosperous Europe.
• USS Porter Arrives in Venice, Italy NNS 03 Jan 2017 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrived in Venice, Italy, for a scheduled port visit Dec. 30 to enhance U.S.-Italy relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous Europe.
• USS Cole Arrives in Split, Croatia NNS 03 Jan 2017 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) arrived in Split, Croatia, for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Croatian relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure, and prosperous Europe.
• Mayport Welcomes Milwaukee, Detroit NNS 03 Jan 2017 -- U.S. government and senior U.S. Navy officials, along with several local distinguished visitors, held a ceremony Dec. 30 to officially welcome USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) and USS Detroit (LCS 7) to Naval Station Mayport.
• USS Roosevelt Completes Seven-Month Deployment NNS 03 Jan 2017 -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) returned to Naval Station Mayport from a seven-month combat deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, Dec. 30.
• USS Nitze Returns from Deployment NNS 03 Jan 2017 -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment to the 5th and 6th fleet areas of operations, Dec. 30.
• Carl Vinson Strike Group Set for Deployment to Western Pacific NNS 03 Jan 2017 -- Ships and units from the Carl Vinson Strike Group (CVNSG) will depart San Diego for a regularly-scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific, Jan. 5 and Jan. 6.
• Russian plans military drills with Philippines Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- The Russian Navy says it is planning to hold maritime drills with the Philippines to help the Southeast Asian country fight terrorism and piracy.
• Russian Warships Visit Philippines, Announce Surprise Joint Drills Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- In a move few could have predicted to start off 2017, the Russian destroyer Admiral Tributs and sea tanker Boris Butomato have arrived in the Philippines to conduct military training exercises in an unprecedented navy-to-navy contact between the two nations.
• Russian Navy Starts Operating Newest Krabik-BM Hydrography System Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- Russian Navy hydrographers have started learning the applied operations of the latest Krabik-BM radio surveying complex, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
• Chinese escort fleets expel 4 suspected pirate boats the Gulf of Aden People's Daily 03 Jan 2017 -- The 24th and 25th Chinese naval escort flotillas fired warning shots on Jan. 1 to expel four suspected pirate boats attempting to approach a commercial vessel at high speed. The commercial vessel was then safely escorted to the east of the Gulf of Aden.
• China Uses First Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea Take-Off, Landing Drills Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- China used its sole aircraft carrier during take-off and landing drills in the South China Sea, according to local media.
• China Confirms Aircraft Carrier Participated in Military Drills in South China Sea VOA 03 Jan 2017 -- China confirmed Monday that its only aircraft carrier participated in military exercises for the first time last week in the South China Sea, days after officials in self-ruled Taiwan said the exercises were underway only 166 kilometers south of the island.
• Trump: North Korea can never hit US with nuclear missile Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- US President-elect Donald Trump says North Korea will not be able to build a nuclear missile that can reach the United States.
• White House: Trump Should Collaborate With Russia, China on North Korea Issue Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- The White House advised the incoming Trump administration to seek cooperation with countries like China and Russia in order to resolve the North Korea nuclear program issue.
• US May Impose More Sanctions on North Korea for Missile Program - State Dept. Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- Talking about North Korea's intention to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), State Department spokesman John Kirby said that the United States may impose more sanctions on Pyongyang for its nuclear program.
• US Stays Confident in Missile Defense Shield Against North Korea Nuclear Threat Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- The United States remains confident its anti-ballistic missile system can shoot down any North Korean missile even though its Ground-based Interceptors (GBIs) have not had a successful test since June 2014, US Department of Defense spokesman Peter Cook said in a briefing on Tuesday.
• Beijing Reiterates Its Commitment to Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- Beijing's policy on the North Korean nuclear threat was aimed at denuclearization and ensuring peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
• Trump Warns North Korea on ICBM Test VOA 03 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refuted Kim Jong Un's implied message that his military may soon test an intercontinental ballistic Missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, that the North Korean leader made during his New Year's Day address.
• India Announces New Fighter Jets to Be Produced Domestically Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar said at a news conference Tuesday that New Delhi is inviting global bids for a foreign-designed single-engine fighter that would be assembled in India. According to Parrikar, a western partner for the fighter will be chosen based on pricing and terms for the transfer of the technology.
• Taiwan has comprehensive anti-missile capability: official CNA 03 Jan 2017 -- Taiwan's military has comprehensive anti-missile capability, the presidential office spokesman said on Tuesday, after an anti-government group publicly invited China to fire missiles at the Presidential Office.
• Ukrainian Envoy to US Hopes Trump Will Allow Lethal Arms Supplies to Kiev Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Valeriy Chaly on Tuesday expressed hope that the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump would revise the US policy banning lethal arms supplies to Kiev.
• Petition to Restore Compulsory Military Service Launched in Latvia Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- According to the petition, all men on the mandatory military service should be paid an average salary of a serviceman and provided with all the social guarantees, while at the same time being granted the opportunity to return to their jobs after the service.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 1/3/2017 The White House 03 Jan 2017
• January 3, 2017 - U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 03 Jan 2017

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for January 03, 2017

Other Conflicts

• 3 January 2017 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 03 Jan 2017
• Secretary-General António Guterres cites multilateralism, teamwork as critical to achieving UN goals UN News 03 Jan 2017 -- On his first day in office, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for teamwork, telling staff at the world body's New York Headquarters that it is not enough to the "do the right thing, we need to earn the right to do the right thing."
• New UN Chief Touts Value of Multilateralism VOA 03 Jan 2017 -- New U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says "we are facing very challenging times" which make it the right moment for the organization to "assert the value of multilateralism."
• Scores of Saudi soldiers killed in Yemeni missile attack Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- A large number of Saudi soldiers have been killed in a Yemeni missile attack against a military base in Saudi Arabia's southwestern border region of Asir.
• Syrian Rebels Freeze Peace Effort, Citing Regime's Truce Violations RFE/RL 03 Jan 2017 -- Syrian rebel groups have announced they are freezing discussions about joining peace talks sponsored by Russia because of "breaches" in a four-day-old cease-fire by the Syrian government.
• With needs for displaced in eastern Aleppo growing, UN renews calls for donor support UN News 03 Jan 2017 -- The United Nations today reiterated its call for "immediate and long-term support" for more than 100,000 people in the Syrian city of Aleppo, warning donors that it will not be able to provide life-saving assistance without it.
• Syrian Rebel Groups: No Talks Until Regime Stops Violating Cease-fire VOA 03 Jan 2017 -- Syria's main rebel groups say they are suspending participation in preliminary Russia-brokered peace talks later this month in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, in protest of frequent violations by the regime of a days-old truce.
• IS Tightens Internet Restrictions in Raqqa VOA 03 Jan 2017 -- The Islamic State reportedly has tightened its grip over internet access in its de facto capital in Syria, imposing tougher penalties and applying new tools for restrictions as it comes under increased pressure from U.S.-backed Syrian forces who are advancing toward Raqqa.
• Terrorists killed, wounded 1,452 Iraqis in December 2016 IRNA 03 Jan 2017 -- A total of 386 Iraqi civilians were killed and another 1,066 were injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq in December 2016*, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
• Nouri al-Maliki: Iraq ready to stop post-Daesh seditions IRNA 03 Jan 2017 -- Iraqi Vice President Nouri al-Maliki referred to developing ties with Iran and enforcing a strong front for foiling post-Daesh seditions as the aims of his trip to Tehran.
• Iraqi PM urges global support to eliminate Daesh Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- The Iraqi prime minister has called for worldwide intelligence assistance to eliminate the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group that is wreaking havoc in the Middle Eastern country as well as elsewhere across the globe.
• Iraqi forces liberate 3 eastern Mosul districts from terrorits' grip Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- Iraqi forces have managed to wrest control of three neighborhoods in the eastern part of the city of Mosul, where pro-government fighters are conducting a major anti-terror operation.
• Violence killed nearly 7,000 Iraqi civilians in 2016: UN Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- The United Nations says at least 6,878 Iraqi civilians lost their lives last year due to violence perpetrated by Takfiri terrorists in the Arab country.
• Iraqi forces 'kill 76 Daesh members in Mosul' Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- Iraqi security forces have reportedly slain as many as 76 Daesh terrorists during an ongoing push to liberate the northern city of Mosul, the Takfiri terror group's last urban stronghold in Iraq.
• Iraq: 13,000 people flee Mosul over five days as anti-terrorist operations intensify UN News 03 Jan 2017 -- More than 13,000 people have fled Mosul in just five days since 29 December, as the second phase of military operations to retake the Iraqi city from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorists has apparently begun, a United Nations spokesperson said today.
• New Moldova, Transdniester Leaders To Meet RFE/RL 03 Jan 2017 -- Moldovan President Igor Dodon has said he will meet with the de facto head of the breakaway Transdniester region on January 4.
• Mozambique rebel leader extends ceasefire Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- Mozambique's Renamo opposition party has extended a ceasefire by two months to allow talks with President Filipe Nyusi's government, raising the prospects for future peace in the African country.
• Israeli troops abduct 30 Palestinians, demolish homes in West Bank Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- Israeli forces have abducted at least 30 Palestinians, including several children, and demolished many homes during massive overnight raids in different parts of the occupied West Bank.
• Death Toll Rises to 9 in Twin Somali Bombings VOA 03 Jan 2017 -- The death toll in Monday's twin suicide car bombings near Mogadishu international airport has risen to nine after rescue workers Tuesday found two bodies under the rubble of the Peace Hotel targeted by one of the bombers.

News Reports

• Head of Gambia's electoral commission flees country over threats Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- The head of the Gambia's main election watchdog has fled the country due to threats he received after declaring the results of a recent presidential election, which saw incumbent President Yahya Jammeh lose the votes.
• Turkish parliament extends state of emergency for three months Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- The Turkish parliament has approved the three-month extension of the country's state of emergency, which was initially implemented after a failed July coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
• Turkey says mulls extending post-coup emergency rule Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says the country's parliament is set to vote on extending the state of emergency declared following the failed July 15 military coup.
• Ominous Start To The New Year In Turkey RFE/RL 03 Jan 2017 -- 2017 has begun in much the same way 2016 ended: with the world in an uproar over yet another act of bloodshed claimed by the extremist group Islamic State.
• Kyrgyzstan Says Passport Holder No Longer Suspect In Istanbul Nightclub Attack RFE/RL 03 Jan 2017 -- Kyrgyz officials say the man whose name and passport have been circulated in Turkish and Italian media, as well as widely on social media, as the possible perpetrator of the New Year's Day massacre at an Istanbul nightclub is not a suspect in the case.
• Vietnam's deportation of Taiwanese suspects to China regrettable: MOFA CNA 03 Jan 2017 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday it was regrettable that Vietnam had decided to send four Taiwanese fraud suspects to China instead of back to Taiwan.
• Beijing Urges Washington to Realize 'Sensitivity' of Taiwan Issue Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- Beijing called on Washington to uphold the "One China" policy and have no official contacts with Taiwan.
• China Warns It Won't Allow Anyone to Use Hong Kong for Rebellion Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- China's top official said Sunday that Beijing will not allow anyone to use Hong Kong as a platform for subversion against stability in mainland China.
• 37 top US scientists urge Trump to abide by Iran nuclear deal IRNA 03 Jan 2017 -- Dozens of the US top scientists wrote to President-elect Donald Trump on Monday to urge him not to dismantle the Iran deal.
• Top Scientists Urge Trump to Abide by Iran Nuclear Deal ISNA 03 Jan 2017 -- Dozens of US top scientists wrote to President-elect Donald J. Trump on Monday to urge him not to dismantle the Iran deal, calling it a strong bulwark against any Iranian bid to make nuclear arms, The New York Times reported.
• Top 37 US scientists ask Trump to abide by Iran nuclear deal Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- Thirty-seven top US scientists, including some of the world's leading experts in the fields of nuclear science and arms control, have written to President-elect Donald Trump, calling on him to abide by the nuclear agreement with Iran when he takes office on January 20.
• Israeli police question Netanyahu in graft probe Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- Israeli investigators have questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his official residence in East Jerusalem al-Quds over allegations of corruption.
• South Korea's Park refuses to testify in impeachment hearing Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- South Korea's Constitutional Court has delayed the first hearing on the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye after she refused to appear and testify in the trial over a corruption scandal.
• Germany to overhaul security after Christmas attack Press TV 03 Jan 2017 -- Germany's interior minister has outlined plans for reforms in the country's security apparatus following Christmas market attack.
• China's lunar probe sets 'small goal': to retrieve moon dust samples in 2017 People's Daily 03 Jan 2017 -- In 2017, China's space industry will continue to move forward with a number of important projects, from lunar probes and the Beidou navigation system to experimental satellites.