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• OIF / OND / OEF / OIR / OFS Casualty Update 12 Jun 2017[PDF]
• Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS in Iraq, Syria AFPS 12 Jun 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 36 strikes consisting of 64 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
• Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 12 Jun 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
• Haqqani Network Chief Denies Taliban Role In Kabul, Herat Bombings RFE/RL 12 Jun 2017 -- The Afghan Taliban's second-in-command and head of the Pakistan-based Haqqani network has denied any involvement in recent deadly attacks in Kabul and Herat.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Dunford Urges Congress to Protect U.S. Competitive Advantage AFPS 12 Jun 2017 -- The U.S. military's competitive advantage against potential adversaries is eroding, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the House Armed Services Committee today.
• Mattis Asks Congress for Stable Budgets, End to Sequestration AFPS 12 Jun 2017 -- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis today launched a full-throated attack on looming across-the-board spending cuts during a budget hearing on Capitol Hill, saying "no enemy in the field has done more to harm the combat readiness of our military than sequestration."
• On Short Notice, MARMC Delivers USS Wasp Back to the Fleet NNS 12 Jun 2017 -- Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) completed a Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Planned Maintenance Availability of USS Wasp (LHD 1) in Norfolk June 9.
• 'Thunderbolt assassins' prove their lethality in artillery exercise Army News 12 Jun 2017 -- An M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) moves off of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The HIMARS races to its firing spot, the launcher-loader module moves into position, and the operator presses the button. Within a matter of minutes, six rockets head towards their targets and the HIMARS moves back onto the C-17 to return to its base location.
• U.S., Canadian military personnel earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge in Jordan Army News 12 Jun 2017 -- Following three grueling days of physical tests, more than 50 U.S. Army Central Soldiers, a U.S. Air Forces Central Airman and two Canadian Armed Forces soldiers earned the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 30, 2017, in Jordan. The GAFPB is a decoration of the German Armed Forces, authorized for wear by the U.S. military, and awarded to soldiers of all ranks. A German air force officer from the German Embassy in Amman served as an advisor and oversaw the three-day event, which was hosted by the Kentucky Army National Guard's 149th Military Engagement Team.
• U.S. Navy and JMSDF Collaborate on Ronald Reagan NNS 12 Jun 2017 -- Officers and enlisted personnel from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense-Force (JMSDF) embarked the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to conduct collaborative training and combined operations with staff members of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, May 29 to June 9.
• USS Coronado Makes Technical Port Visit to Cam Ranh, Vietnam for Expeditionary Maintenance NNS 12 Jun 2017 -- USS Coronado (LCS 4) is conducting an Expeditionary Preventive Maintenance Availability in Cam Ranh, Vietnam June 11-15 as part of a technical visit to the international port.
• On Board and Underway, 31st MEU, BHR Set Sail NNS 12 Jun 2017 -- Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard the ships of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) at Naval Facility White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, June 7, 2017.
• Bonhomme Richard, 31st MEU Depart Okinawa NNS 12 Jun 2017 -- Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, after embarking 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) personnel, equipment and supplies, June 8.
• Secretary General welcomes Prime Minister Zaev to NATO Headquarters NATO 12 Jun 2017 -- Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Prime Minister Zoran Zaev to NATO headquarters on Monday (12 June 2017) for talks on the partnership between the Alliance and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia¹. The Secretary General congratulated Prime Minister Zaev on his appointment and welcomed the formation of a new government.
• China establishes highest military award People's Daily 12 Jun 2017 -- China has established its highest military award, the Order of August 1 (Bayi). The selection process for the first batch of winners has begun.
• India Deploys Warship to Monitor Marine Traffic in Malacca Strait Sputnik 12 Jun 2017 -- The Indian Navy has deployed a warship near the Strait of Malacca on a permanent basis to monitor the world's busiest shipping route from its western edge. The ship was deployed last week and will remain in international waters for a longer period to patrol the area.
• India Plans to Cancel Defense Deals Worth $3 Billion Sputnik 12 Jun 2017 -- The Indian government is set to announce the scrapping of defense deals worth more than $3 billion of naval helicopters, armored recovery vehicles and torpedoes. Indian Defense Minister Arun Jaitley has moved a recommendation to scrap long-delayed defense purchases in favor of 'Make in India' program.
• Israel to test anti-missile system on US soil Press TV 12 Jun 2017 -- An Israeli military organization is to receive cooperation from the US Missile Defense Agency to test an Israeli Arrow-3 anti-missile system in the US state of Alaska.
• With US help, Ukraine may put brigades through new combat training center by 2018 Army News 12 Jun 2017 -- By 2018, Ukrainian brigades will be better equipped to face separatists in the Donbass region after rotating through a combat training center in western Ukraine that the California National Guard helped to establish.
• UAE violates arms embargo on Libya with exports to Haftar: UNSC Press TV 12 Jun 2017 -- The United Nations Security Council says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has breached an arms embargo on Libya by sending attack helicopters, attack aircraft, and armored vehicles to troops commanded by self-styled Libyan General Khalifa Haftar.
• UN Security Council Extends Arms Embargo Off Libya's Coast by One Year Sputnik 12 Jun 2017 -- The adopted resolution seeks to decrease violence in Libya's internal conflict.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Sean Spicer and Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta, 6/12/2017, #54 The White House 12 Jun 2017

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for June 12, 2017

Other Conflicts

• 12 June 2017 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 12 Jun 2017
• UN agency chief urges world to 'step up' as refugee numbers outpace resettlement spots UN News 12 Jun 2017 -- Against the backdrop of increasing refugee numbers around the globe, fuelled by crisis and insecurity, and an ever widening gap in places to resettle them, the top United Nations official dealing with refugee issues has called on governments to "step up" and deliver places for refugees in line with the commitments they have made.
• Qasemi: US measures in Syria suspicious IRNA 12 Jun 2017 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said on Monday that the US measures in Syria are suspicious to some extent and their sectional behaviors are not justifiable.
• Iraqi security forces retake 5 villages east of Mosul from Daesh Press TV 12 Jun 2017 -- Iraqi government forces have managed to seize back five villages east of Mosul as they are battling Daesh Takfiri terrorists in joint operations with allied fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units to push the extremists out of the country's second largest city.
• Fire trade between India, Pakistan kills 2 civilians in Kashmir Press TV 12 Jun 2017 -- Fire exchanges between Indian and Pakistani troops have left at least two civilians dead and three others injured in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.
• Philippines' Duterte says didn't request US aid to fight militants Press TV 12 Jun 2017 -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has rejected claims that he asked Americans to help the Southeast Asian country's military end the Daesh-linked unrest that has been gripping its south.
• Central African Republic: UN mission determined to fulfil mandate despite attacks on peacekeepers UN News 12 Jun 2017 -- The United Nations envoy for the Central African Republic today warned against increasing attacks on civilians and peacekeeping personnel while stressing the need to reenergize the political process to achieve sustainable peace in the conflict-torn country.
• Angola: Funds urgently needed as Congolese refugee influx overwhelms services, warns UN agency UN News 12 Jun 2017 -- As refugees fleeing violence and communal tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to arrive in neighbouring Angola, the United Nations refugee agency has appealed for more resources to cope with the influx and to provide those coming with the support they urgently need.
• Surge in Suspected Boko Haram Attacks Hits Northern Cameroon VOA 12 Jun 2017 -- Suicide bombers attacked two border towns and a military base in northern Cameroon over the weekend, according to local officials. The violence is part of a recent string of attacks in the border area attributed to militant group Boko Haram.

News Reports

• Second US Appeals Court Upholds Injunction on Trump Travel Ban Sputnik 12 Jun 2017 -- The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an injunction on US President Donald Trump's second executive order on immigration.
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Against Travel Ban VOA 12 Jun 2017 -- A second U.S. federal court has voted to uphold a block on President Donald Trump's executive order restricting travel from six mostly Muslim countries.
• As Tensions Remain High, No End in Sight Seen for Qatari Crisis VOA 12 Jun 2017 -- Gulf nation sanctions against Qatar are wreaking havoc to its economy. Kuwait's Emir Sabah Ahmed al-Sabah, who is mediating between both sides, insists that Qatar is "ready to act on the concerns of its neighbors," but there appears to be no quick end to the crisis in sight.
• Qatar Begins Accepting Cargo Ships From Oman Instead of UAE Amid Diplomatic Row Sputnik 12 Jun 2017 -- The Qatari port of Hamad began accepting cargo ships from the ports of the Sultanate of Oman instead of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after Dubai cut diplomatic relations with Doha a week ago and banned Qatari vessels from entering its ports.
• Iran urges regional nations to exercise restraint to address tensions IRNA 12 Jun 2017 -- Present challenges in the region are the consequence of the flawed US-PGCC Conference in the Saudi capital Riyadh, says Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi while urging the regional countries to exercise restraint and try to use negotiations to settle their disagreements.
• Qatar launches new shipping services to Oman amid diplomatic row Press TV 12 Jun 2017 -- Qatar has launched two new shipping services to Omani ports to allay concerns of food shortages in the gas-rich Persian Gulf kingdom in the wake of a recent move by a number of Arab countries to close their borders and airspace with Doha.
• Qatar's Foreign Minister Denounces 'Unfair,' 'llegal' Sanctions RFE/RL 12 Jun 2017 -- Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has denounced the sanctions imposed against Doha by Saudi Arabia and its allies as "unfair" and "illegal."
• State Department Terrorist Designations of Marwan Ibrahim Hussayn Tah al-Azawi and Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia US Dept. of State 12 Jun 2017 -- The Department of State has designated Marwan Ibrahim Hussayn Tah al-Azawi and Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia (MMI) as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Section 1(b) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which imposes sanctions on foreign persons determined to have committed, or pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States.
• Russia arrests opposition leader Navalny ahead of protests, wife says Press TV 12 Jun 2017 -- Russian authorities have arrested a prominent opposition leader before he was reaching the site of a mass protest rally in the capital Moscow.
• Navalny, Hundreds Of Others Detained At Russian Anticorruption Protests RFE/RL 12 Jun 2017 -- Riot police in Moscow and St. Petersburg have detained nearly 1,000 anticorruption protesters in Moscow and St. Petersburg, clamping down on unauthorized demonstrations organized by opposition politician Aleksei Navalny.
• Russian Police Detain Opposition Leader Navalny, Hundreds of Supporters VOA 12 Jun 2017 -- Russian police detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny and hundreds of his supporters throughout the country Monday in anti-corruption protests aimed at Russian President Vladimir Putin and his allies.
• Iran never to violate JCPOA unilaterally: Zarif IRNA 12 Jun 2017 -- Visiting Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed on Monday that Iran will never breach the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
• Amano: IAEA continues verification of Iran's nuclear commitments IRNA 12 Jun 2017 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is to continue its unbiased survey on Iran's nuclear commitments to sound implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in line with the safeguard agreements, says the IAEA director general.
• Amano: Iran to export 20 tons of Iran's heavy water reserves IRNA 12 Jun 2017 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano on Monday confirmed that Iran will ship 20 tons of its heavy water reserves in the near future.
• IAEA verifies Iran's committed to nuclear agreement Press TV 12 Jun 2017 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the agency continues to verify Iran's fulfillment of its commitments under the landmark nuclear agreement it signed with the P5+1 group of countries in 2015.
• Iran's Foreign Minister Says In U.S. Best Interests To Abide By Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 12 Jun 2017 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States has sent signals that are "not very promising" on a 2015 nuclear accord struck with major powers, but in the end will likely abide by the deal because it is in the country's best interests.
• Kim Jong-un's Assassinated Brother May Have Received Money From US Intelligence Sputnik 12 Jun 2017 -- Kim Jong-nam, the slain half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, had $120,000 in cash in his possession on the day of his assassination, which he may have received from the US intelligence services, media reported Monday, citing Malaysian investigators.
• Addressing Board, UN atomic energy chief takes up DPR Korea safeguards issue UN News 12 Jun 2017 -- The head of the United Nations atomic energy agency today briefed its governing board on its activities, including nuclear safeguards issues with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Iran, and nuclear technology's contributions to countries' development.
• Macron Party Wins Big, On Track For Massive French Parliamentary Majority RFE/RL 12 Jun 2017 -- Final results from the first round of the French parliamentary elections indicate President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party will capture an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly.
• Ankara Urges Kurdistan to Reconsider Independence Referendum Plans Sputnik 12 Jun 2017 -- Turkey's deputy prime minister said such referendums "boost instability".
• BDS Precise Service System covers over 300 Chinese cities People's Daily 12 Jun 2017 -- The Precise Service System of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has been used in creating 317 smart cities in China, according to the Smart BDS Precise Application Summit opened on Monday.
• Turkish-EU Talks Rekindle Membership, Human Rights Hopes VOA 12 Jun 2017 -- European Union and Turkish officials are scheduled to meet in Brussels Tuesday to try and put Turkey's decades-long, on-again, off-again bid to join the EU back on track.
• 10 suspected militants arrested in Bangladesh amid crackdown Press TV 12 Jun 2017 -- Police in Bangladesh have made 10 fresh arrests as a crackdown on members of an outlawed militant group widens across the country.
• EU Hopes Kosovo Can Form Government Swiftly After Election RFE/RL 12 Jun 2017 -- A senior European Union official has expressed hope that Kosovo will soon get a new government following snap parliamentary elections that left no party in a position to govern without what could be tough efforts to build a coalition.