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• Coalition Defends Partner Forces from Syrian Fighter Jet Attack NNS 18 Jun 2017 -- At approximately 4:30 p.m. Syria time, June 18, Pro-Syrian regime forces attacked the Syrian Democratic Forces-held town of Ja'Din, South of Tabqah, wounding a number of SDF fighters and driving the SDF from the town.
• US Fighter Jet Downs Syrian Warplane VOA 18 Jun 2017 -- A U.S. fighter jet shot down a Syrian warplane Sunday after it reportedly bombed U.S.-backed fighters battling Islamic State.
• Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Jun 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 25 strikes consisting of 46 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
• Several killed, wounded in attack on police headquarters in eastern Afghanistan Press TV 18 Jun 2017 -- Taliban militants have staged a deadly two-phase attack on a police headquarters in eastern Afghanistan.
• Taliban Storms Afghan Police Compound, Kill Five Officers RFE/RL 18 Jun 2017 -- Taliban fighters stormed a police headquarters in eastern Afghanistan on June 18 after striking it with two suicide car bombs, killing at least five police officers, officials said.
• Taliban Militants Storm Afghan Police Post VOA 18 Jun 2017 -- Taliban insurgents have stormed a provincial police headquarters in eastern Afghanistan, killing five people and wounding at least 20.
• Taliban Claims Responsibility for Attack on Police HQs in Afghanistan - Reports Sputnik 18 Jun 2017 -- The Taliban terrorist group, banned in Russia, claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on the police headquarters in the Afghan eastern province of Paktia, local media reported Sunday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• With Bodies Recovered, US Navy Calls Off Search for Missing Sailors Aboard USS Fitzgerald VOA 18 Jun 2017 -- The U.S. has called off its search for seven missing sailors after finding bodies in the sleeping compartments of the USS Fitzgerald, the Navy destroyer that collided with a massive merchant vessel off the coast of Japan early Saturday.
• Admiral Praises USS Fitzgerald's Crew, Announces Investigations AFPS 18 Jun 2017 -- The response of the crew of the severely damaged USS Fitzgerald "was swift and effective, and I want to point out -- as we stand by the ship -- how proud I am of them," Navy Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, said today at a press conference in front of the stricken ship that's now moored in Yokosuka, Japan.
• Vice Adm. Aucoin Holds Press Conference about USS Fitzgerald Collision NNS 18 Jun 2017 -- The following are U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin's prepared remarks for a press conference held June 18 at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, about the collision of USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) with a merchant vessel June 17.
• Russia Building Prototype of New Generation 'Flying Radar' Sputnik 18 Jun 2017 -- Russia's next generation early radar warning aircraft, the Beriyev A-100 Premier "flying radar," is in its final stages of development now. It is scheduled to begin testing before this year is out, Technodinamika Holding Company deputy head Igor Nasenkov, one of the parties engaged in the plane's development, told Sputnik.
• Iranian, Chinese joint military exercises kick off in Persian Gulf IRNA 18 Jun 2017 -- Iranian and Chinese joint military maneuver commenced in the Persian Gulf waters on Sunday.
• Iran, China begin naval drill in Strait of Hormuz Press TV 18 Jun 2017 -- The Iranian and Chinese Navies have launched a joint exercise in an area stretching from the strategic Strait of Hormuz to the Sea of Oman in the Persian Gulf.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

• Russia Issues Blunt Warning After Coalition Downs Syrian Jet RFE/RL 18 Jun 2017 -- Russia has warned that it will consider U.S.-led coalition aircraft in Syria "aerial targets" after a U.S. fighter jet shot down a Syrian Air Force plane.
• US-Led Coalition Shoots Down Syrian Army Aircraft - Reports Sputnik 18 Jun 2017 -- US-led anti-terrorist coalition has reportedly shot down a Syrian government forces' aircraft.
• Syrian Militants Supported by Turkish Army Conduct Offensive in Aleppo Province Sputnik 18 Jun 2017 -- A Kurdish source told Sputnik that Syrian militants conduct an offensive to the north of Afrin in the Aleppo province with the support of the Turkish army.
• Germany Reveals When Its Jets Will Resume Flights Over Syria Sputnik 18 Jun 2017 -- German Tornado fighter jets will resume their flights over Syria in October after the relocation of the Bundeswehr military detachment from Incirlik base in Turkey to Jordan, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said in an interview with German newspaper BILD am SONNTAG.
• Syrian, Iraqi army troops meet up at border for first time in years Press TV 18 Jun 2017 -- Syrian government soldiers, backed by volunteer fighters from popular defense groups, have linked up with Iraqi army troops for the first time in years after they took control of a vast territory in Syria's semi-arid southeastern region of al-Badiya.
• Iraqi forces progress in Daesh-held Mosul Old City: Cmdr. Press TV 18 Jun 2017 -- A high-ranking Iraqi security commander says government forces have made territorial gains in the western part of Mosul as they battle to drive Daesh Takfiri militants out of their last bastion in the country's second largest city.
• Iraqi forces storm Mosul's Old City in 'last chapter' operation Press TV 18 Jun 2017 -- Iraqi forces have stormed the northern city of Mosul's Old City, the last bastion held by the Daesh terrorist group in the Arab country.
• Iraqi Troops Storm Mosul's Old City, Last IS Stronghold RFE/RL 18 Jun 2017 -- Iraqi security forces have launched an operation to retake the last Islamic State (IS) militant group stronghold in Mosul, the country's second-largest city.
• Iraqi Forces Launch Final Assault on IS-Held Mosul Old City VOA 18 Jun 2017 -- Iraqi forces launched a final assault on Mosul's Old city, the last stronghold of Islamic State in their self-declared "caliphate" in Iraq.
• Half of Nigeria food never reached Boko Haram victims: Government Press TV 18 Jun 2017 -- Nigeria says half of government food aid meant to reach the victims of a militancy northeast of the country has not reached its destination.
• Bahrain orders Qatari troops to leave as Persian Gulf row escalates: Report Press TV 18 Jun 2017 -- Bahrain has reportedly ordered Qatari troops serving with a coalition allegedly fighting with the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group to leave the Persian Gulf country soon, as Qatar accuses its neighbors, particularly Saudi Arabia, of imposing a crippling "siege" on the emirate.
• Bahrain Kicks Out Qatari Troops Partaking in Anti-Daesh Combat Sputnik 18 Jun 2017 -- The authorities of Bahrain have ordered that Qatari troops stationed in the nearby island nation exit the country within 48 hours. The Qatari troops were serving as part of the US-led coalition force against Daesh.
• Colombia's FARC Armed Group Denies Involvement in Bogotá Explosion Sputnik 18 Jun 2017 -- FARC have denied their involvement in the recent explosion at the Centro Andino shopping center in Bogotá.
• Colombia's ELN Armed Group Denies Involvement in Bogota Shopping Center Blast Sputnik 18 Jun 2017 -- Colombia's National Liberation Army has denied its involvement in the recent explosion at the Centro Andino shopping center.

News Reports

• Macron's Party Wins Clear Majority In French Parliament RFE/RL 18 Jun 2017 -- French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party has won a clear majority in the lower house of parliament after the second round of voting on June 18, official results show.
• Macron's Party Heading for Absolute Majority in French Parliament VOA 18 Jun 2017 -- Despite record low turnout, French President Emmanuel Macron's party won an absolute majority of seats in parliament Sunday, according to early polls.
• Shamkhani: Supervising board on JCPOA to review US Senate approval IRNA 18 Jun 2017 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said on Sunday that in recent meeting of supervising board for implementation of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) the US Senate approval was carefully considered and necessary decisions were made for reciprocal acts and moves.
• Iran's Parliament to give apt response to US Senate sanctions bill: Shamkhani Press TV 18 Jun 2017 -- A senior Iranian official has condemned the recent "illegal" measure by the US Senate to approve new sanctions against Iran, saying the Parliament of the Islamic Republic would take "necessary measures" in this regard.
• IRGC completely dismantles terrorist group in southeast Iran: Commander Press TV 18 Jun 2017 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has managed to kill all members of a Takfiri terrorist outfit and completely dismantle it in a southeastern Iranian town, a senior IRGC commander says.
• Kurdistan Wants Independence Vote to Be First Step in Talks With Iraq Sputnik 18 Jun 2017 -- Iraqi Kurdistan expresses hope that the independence referendum, scheduled for late September, will mark the beginning of a comprehensive dialogue with Baghdad, head of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Foreign Relations Department, Minister Falah Mustafa Bakir told Sputnik Sunday.
• Taiwan criticizes China's behavior at labor meeting CNA 18 Jun 2017 -- Taiwan has expressed regret over China's protest against Nicaragua for speaking out on Taiwan's behalf during the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva on June 14.