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• OIF / OND / OEF / OIR / OFS Casualty Update 19 Apr 2017[PDF]
• Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 19 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 33 strikes consisting of 124 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
• At Least 13 Daesh Leaders Killed in US MOAB Attack in Afghanistan Sputnik 19 Apr 2017 -- At least 13 key leaders of the Daesh terrorist group were killed in last week's US airstrike in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, involving the GBU-43 bomb, media reported Wednesday citing sources in the Ministry of Defense.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Trump's 'armada' was not headed to Korean Peninsula despite White House claims Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- A US military strike group that American officials said had been dispatched to the Korean Peninsula in a "show of force" against North Korea was in fact heading in the opposite direction at the time, highlighting the dysfunction that has come to symbolize the administration of US President Donald Trump.
• US Supercarrier Carl Vinson to Spend 30 Extra Days at Sea Near Korean Peninsula Sputnik 19 Apr 2017 -- Carrier Strike Group One Commander Rear Adm. Jim Kilby said that supercarrier Carl Vinson will spend additional 30 days at sea to ensure US military presence off the Korean Peninsula.
• Resolute Castle '17 Exercise Opens in Romania AFPS 19 Apr 2017 -- Army engineers help ensure warfighters remain mobile on the battlefield.
• Redlegs train on new M777 Howitzer Army News 19 Apr 2017 -- The breach opens, a pair of cannon crewmen load one 155 millimeter caliber artillery round into the chamber of the 35 foot weapon. The smell of gunpowder lingers in the air as the team prepares for the inevitable blast that will shake the nearly five ton M777 Howitzer backwards and forwards.
• US stealth fighters intercept Russian bombers near Alaska Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- The US military has intercepted a pair of Russian bombers flying off the coast of Alaska, a Pentagon official says amid escalating tension between Moscow and Washington over a recent US strike on Syria.
• Russian Defense Ministry Confirms US Interception of Russian Bombers Near Alaska Sputnik 19 Apr 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that two Russian Tu-95MS bombers were escorted by US fighters near Alaska.
• Russian Navy to Receive 40 Vessels in 2017 Sputnik 19 Apr 2017 -- The Russian Navy is going to receive 40 ships and vessels this year.
• Iran's military strength benefits region IRNA 19 Apr 2017 -- Iran's military strength is in the service of peace, stability and security in the region and reinforcing defense cooperation, Iranian military attaché in Serbia said.
• Indian Navy Expected to Push for Second Aircraft Carrier Funding Sputnik 19 Apr 2017 -- The Indian Navy will approach the government for funding to build its second aircraft carrier in a couple of months.
• Indian Navy Expects $2.6 Bln Deal for Amphibious Transport Dock by Year End Sputnik 19 Apr 2017 -- The Indian Navy has set its target to finalize a $2.6 billion contract for Landing Platform Docks with private Indian shipbuilders by the end of this year.
• £1.4 billion deal for Royal Navy's new attack submarine UK MOD 19 Apr 2017 -- The MOD has negotiated a new £1.4 billion contract for the Royal Navy's new attack submarine, the sixth in a total fleet of seven, which will protect the UK's new aircraft carriers and nuclear deterrent.
• Government of Iraq – Equipment for Two Peshmerga Infantry Brigades and Two Support Artillery Battalions DSCA 19 Apr 2017 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Iraq for equipment for two Peshmerga infantry brigades and two support artillery battalions. The estimated cost is $295.6 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on April 18, 2017.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

• UN, African Union sign new partnership framework to better respond to evolving challenges UN News 19 Apr 2017 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the Chairperson of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, today signed a new landmark framework to strengthen partnership between the two organizations on peace and security pillars and better respond to the changing dimensions and evolving challenges of peace operations.
• Evacuation of four Syria towns resumes after deadly bombing Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- Evacuations of four areas in Syria have resumed days after the process, which is part of a deal between Damascus and militant groups, was interrupted by a bloody attack on a bus convoy carrying people from two Shia-majority villages in Idlib Province.
• Russian foreign minister questions OPCW's Syria probes Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Segei Lavrov has questioned the impartiality of probes being carried out by an international organization into accusations of a chemical attack in Syria.
• Iraqi forces kill Daesh deputy ringleader in Mosul missile strike Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- Iraqi government forces have reportedly killed the deputy ringleader of the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group in western Mosul as they are engaged in joint operations with volunteer fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units to drive the extremists out of their last urban stronghold in the country.
• Political momentum must be renewed if Libya's challenges are to be addressed - UN envoy UN News 19 Apr 2017 -- It is more important than ever to forge unity within Libya, the United Nations envoy for the country told the Security Council today, while he called on Libyan stakeholders to regain the optimism generated by the 2015 Political Agreement, which has faded and is being replaced by "frustration and disappointment."
• ICJ Rejects Kyiv's Call To Halt Russian Support For Separatists RFE/RL 19 Apr 2017 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague has refused Ukraine's request to impose provisional measures against Russia to block what Kyiv says is Russia's monetary and military support for separatists in eastern Ukraine.
• Discovery of more mass graves reveal 'unfolding horror' in DR Congo - UN rights chief UN News 19 Apr 2017 -- Raising alarm over increasing reports of serious human rights violations in the Kasai Central and Kasai Oriental provinces of Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations human rights chief underscored that the scale and nature of the allegations could warrant an investigation by an international mechanism, such as the International Criminal Court (ICC).
• UN investigators unearth 17 mass graves in Congo Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- The United Nations says its investigators have discovered 17 mass graves in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo, increasing the number to 40 documented in an area that witnessed clashes between the army and a local militia.
• Peacekeepers in South Sudan working to strengthen protection of civilians - UN chief UN News 19 Apr 2017 -- The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has done "significant work" to more effectively protect civilians and respond in case of a crisis, Secretary-General António Guterres has said in a letter to the President of the UN Security Council.

News Reports

• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, April 19, 2017 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Apr 2017
• 'Sword stands ready,' Pence warns North Korea Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- US Vice President Mike Pence has threatened North Korea with an "overwhelming" response to any use of conventional or nuclear weapons.
• Pence Vows 'Overwhelming' U.S. Response To North Korea RFE/RL 19 Apr 2017 -- U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has warned North Korea not to test the resolve of the United States, promising it would make an "overwhelming and effective" response to any attack.
• US Strike Force Delay Complicates North Korea Policy VOA 19 Apr 2017 -- Analysts say confusing or deceptive messages about a U.S. naval "armada" heading to waters off the Korean peninsula undermines the United States' credible threat of military force against North Korea.
• India's ruling BJP politicians to face trial in mosque case Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- A top court in India has ruled that three senior members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should face trial over the demolition of a historical mosque by Hindu extremists in 1992.
• Leader calls for massive turnout in May 19 elections IRNA 19 Apr 2017 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday urged officials to do their best to hold a healthy and secure election across the country with massive turnout.
• Iran complying with commitments under nuclear deal: Tillerson Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- The Donald Trump administration has notified Congress that Iran has been compliant with its commitments under the 2015 nuclear agreement, and that the administration is reviewing whether a continued suspension of the sanctions serves the national interests of the United States.
• U.S. Says Iran Is Complying With Nuclear Deal, Extends Sanctions Relief RFE/RL 19 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. State Department notified Congress late on April 18 that Iran is complying with last year's nuclear deal with global powers, and said it has extended sanctions relief given to Tehran under the agreement.
• Trump Directs National Security Council to Review Iran Nuclear Deal Sputnik 19 Apr 2017 -- Donald Trump has directed a National Security Council-led review of Iran nuclear deal.
• Trump Orders Review of Iran Nuclear Deal VOA 19 Apr 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the National Security Council to review the international agreement on Iran's nuclear program and evaluate whether suspending sanctions "is vital to the national security interests of the United States."
• US, Saudi Arabia Affirm Cooperation in Countering 'Iran's Mischief' VOA 19 Apr 2017 -- The United States is pledging support for Saudi efforts to counter Iran's destabilizing activities in the region.
• Pakistan Awaits Court Verdict That Could Unseat Sharif VOA 19 Apr 2017 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court will announce a much-awaited judgment Thursday that could either politically boost Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, or unseat him over corruption allegations.
• Constitution Reform to Boost Erdogan's Accountability, Not Powers - Ruling Party Sputnik 19 Apr 2017 -- Vice Chairman of the ruling Justice and Development Party said that amendments to Turkey's constitution approved at the nationwide referendum do not extend presidential powers, but rather are aimed to increase the accountability of the president by providing the parliament with capabilities to formally investigate the sitting leader.
• UK Parliament approves early general election Press TV 19 Apr 2017 -- The British Parliament has voted almost unanimously in favor of an early general election proposed by UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
• Venezuelan President Announces Introduction of National Anti-Coup Plan Sputnik 19 Apr 2017 -- Nicolas Maduro announced the implementation of a "special plan" dubbed Zamora against an alleged coup in the country.
• As Venezuela Girds for Massive Demonstrations, Maduro Accuses US of Plot VOA 19 Apr 2017 -- With Venezuela's capital girding for massive demonstrations Wednesday, President Nicolás Maduro is accusing the United States of trying to overthrow his leftist government.