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• U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Jan 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Madrid's Castles in the Air: Spanish Jets to Spy on Russia Over Baltics Sputnik 22 Jan 2017 -- The Spanish Air Force will join the mission to patrol the skies over the Baltic States amid the deterioration of ties between NATO and Russia, according to the Spanish newspaper ABC.
• New vessel beefs up PLA Navy fleet People's Daily 22 Jan 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army Navy has commissioned its 31st Type-056 class corvette, marking a new addition to the world's largest fleet of modern corvettes.
• Chinese naval escort task force visits Qatar People's Daily 22 Jan 2017 -- The 24th Chinese naval escort task force arrived in Doha, Qatar on Jan. 21 local time, starting its five-day visit to the country.
• India to Replace Archaic Battlefield Communication With Advanced Radios Sputnik 22 Jan 2017 -- In tune with India's public airing of the Cold War doctrine that advocates a blitzkrieg into enemy territory, the army is updating its vital component – communications – that will ensure complete battlefield awareness for theatre commanders.
• South Korean media claims expansion of China's restrictions due to THAAD deployment People's Daily 22 Jan 2017 -- South Korea's Seoul Broadcasting System quoted an insider from Lotte Group on Jan. 21 stating that Lotte would hold a board meeting after Spring Festival to approve relevant agreements about the deployment site of its Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, the Global Times reported.
• UK has sold £50 million worth of arms to Turkey since coup Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- The United Kingdom has sold almost £50 million worth of arms to Turkey since its government clamped down on opposition groups after the failed coup attempt in July 2016.
• Two days before Trump inauguration, UK tests tunnel to France: Report Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- Britain's military sent tanks down the tunnel linking the country to France to see if the route could be effectively used to send troops to Europe just as Donald Trump was preparing to assume office.
• UK covering up failed nuclear missile test: Report Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- The government of British Prime Minister Theresa May has been accused of hiding a "disastrous" test firing of a Trident nuclear missile, according to a report.
• British Government Reportedly Covered Up Failed Trident Missile Test RFE/RL 22 Jan 2017 -- The British government suppressed information about a failed nuclear missile test last June, The Times newspaper has reported.
• Shh, Don't Tell Anyone! London in Trouble for Hush-up of Trident Test Gone Wrong Sputnik 22 Jan 2017 -- A scandal is brewing in London following the publication of a story in the Sunday Times revealing that the British government covered up a Trident II D5 missile test gone awry in June, just weeks before a crucial parliamentary vote on the future of the weapons system.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

• China hits back at US Secretary of State Tillerson over island remarks Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- A Chinese daily run by the state says Beijing will continue to carry out military drills in the South China Sea regardless of foreign pressure.
• Yemeni forces kill, injure dozens in attacks on Saudi bases Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- Yemeni army soldiers, backed by fighters from Popular Committees, have launched heavy missile and artillery attacks against several Saudi border military bases, inflicting significant casualties and damage on them, a report says.
• Four killed in US drone strikes in Yemen Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- Separate US drone attacks have killed four people in the southwestern Yemeni province of Bayda.
• Syrian soldiers, allied fighters liberate 4 villages east of Aleppo Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- Syrian army soldiers and fighters from allied popular defense groups have made more gains against members of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in the country's northwestern province of Aleppo, pushing terrorists out of four villages.
• Astana peace negotiations exclusively intra-Syrian: Damascus Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations Bashar al-Ja'afari says the upcoming peace talks over the nearly six-year crisis in the country will be only "Syrian-Syrian."
• Preparations For Syrian Cease-Fire Talks Intensify In Kazakhstan RFE/RL 22 Jan 2017 -- The Russian, Turkish, and Iranian co-hosting delegations to the Syrian truce conference in Kazakhstan have been meeting to draw up a document for potential signing.
• De Mistura Calls Trilateral Meeting in Astana Important for Syrian Settlement Sputnik 22 Jan 2017 -- The trilateral meeting of Russia, Iran and Turkey in Astana is an important step for Syria crisis settlement, UN's Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura said Sunday, adding that Syria needs truce stabilization.
• Bashar Assad's Fate Not on Agenda of Astana Talks on Syria Sputnik 22 Jan 2017 -- Ahya al Aradi, advisor to the Syrian opposition delegation at the Astana talks, stated that the fate of Syrian President Bashar Assad is not on the agenda of Syrian talks in Astana.
• Syria Peace Talks Set to Begin in Kazakhstan after Delegations Arrive VOA 22 Jan 2017 -- Syrian opposition and government delegates arrived Sunday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, a day before peace talks and an anticipated first face-to-face meeting between the foes in a year.
• Iraqi forces regain control of two more neighborhoods in east Mosul Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- Iraqi government forces have managed to liberate two more neighborhoods in Mosul from the clutches of the Daesh Takfiri terrorists as they try to push the extremists out of their last urban stronghold in the country.
• With East Mosul Taken, Iraqis See Tough Fight For Western Part RFE/RL 22 Jan 2017 -- With east Mosul mainly cleared of Islamic State (IS) fighters, Iraqi officers are preparing for the next phase of the battle for Iraq's second-largest city.
• Israel Reaches Out to Trump Administration VOA 22 Jan 2017 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened his weekly Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem Sunday by reaching out to Israel's most important ally, the United States, and its new leader Donald Trump.

News Reports

• Trump's speech at Langley 'deeply saddened' Brennan Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- US President Donald Trump should be "ashamed of himself," over his speech at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Virginia, says the former spy agency's chief, John Brennan.
• Praise for Intelligence: Trump Buries Hatchet With CIA on First Official Visit Sputnik 22 Jan 2017 -- On a visit to CIA headquarters, US President Donald Trump appeared keen to forget past disagreements and promised support for the intelligence agency under his presidency.
• Trump Drops By CIA to Say He's Got Their Back, Then Mostly Complains About Media Sputnik 22 Jan 2017 -- In a rambling speech at CIA headquarters in Virginia, US President Donald Trump took another swipe at his favorite enemy, the media, promised that the US was going to start "winning" again and ominously suggested that the country might get "another chance" to take Iraq's oil.
• Trump to CIA: 'I Am So Behind You' VOA 22 Jan 2017 -- President Donald Trump, who has sharply criticized the U.S. intelligence community, told workers at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Saturday, "I am so behind you."
• West African troops in Gambia to secure transfer of power to new president Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- Hours after the Gambia's former President Yahya Jammeh left the country after 22 years in power, West African troops approached the capital to secure the arrival of President Adama Barrow from Senegal.
• Gambia's ex-ruler escorted into exile Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- The Gambia's former leader, Yahya Jammeh, has left the country after finally conceding defeat in an election under increasing international pressure.
• The Gambia: UN, ECOWAS, AU hail 'goodwill' of former President Jammeh; commit to work for his dignity and security UN News 22 Jan 2017 -- The United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) have commended the "goodwill and the statesmanship" of the former President of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh, who decided to facilitate an immediate and orderly transition process and transfer of power to President Adama Barrow.
• Regional Security Forces Arrive in Gambian Capital Ahead of New President's Return VOA 22 Jan 2017 -- Troops from a regionwide military force moved Sunday into Gambia's capital, Banjul, where they were greeted by cheering throngs, hours after defeated leader Yahya Jammeh fled into exile.
• Trump presidency could be good for ties with U.S.: ex-premier CNA 22 Jan 2017 -- Former Premier Yu Shyi-kun (游錫堃) said Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 poses more of an opportunity than a challenge for Taiwan and that the country should take the the opportunity to enhance relations with the United States.
• Medvedev: Russia Should Not Hope for Lifting of Sanctions in Near Future Sputnik 22 Jan 2017 -- Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that it is time to give up illusions that sanctions against Russia would be lifted soon.
• If Trump nixes nuclear deal, 'we are prepared': Iran's atomic chief ISNA 22 Jan 2017 -- Iran says it is reserving judgment on new U.S. President Donald Trump. But if he does, as he's vowed, "tear up" the international deal Tehran reached on curbing its nuclear program, it could quickly ramp that program back up, says the country's atomic energy chief.
• We're prepared if Trump tears up deal: Iran nuclear chief Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- Iran's nuclear chief says the country is prepared to "act appropriately" if US President Donald Trump chooses to "tear up" the nuclear deal signed in 2015 between Iran and six world powers, including Washington.
• China begins investigation into graft charges against ex-Tianjin mayor Press TV 22 Jan 2017 -- Chinese judicial officials have launched an investigation into bribery allegations against a former mayor of the northern city of Tianjin, whose time in office saw a deadly warehouse explosion.
• It's Time: India's Kudankulam NPP 2nd Power Unit Reaches Full Capacity Sputnik 22 Jan 2017 -- Complex dynamic tests will be conducted for a period of 15 days.