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• OIF / OND / OEF / OIR / OFS Casualty Update 01 Nov 2017[PDF]
• Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 01 Nov 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 13 strikes consisting of 18 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
• Tanker explosion kills 15 in northern Afghanistan Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- At least 15 people have been killed and dozens more wounded after a bomb attached to a fuel tanker exploded in northern Afghanistan.
• U.S. No Longer Releasing Data On Afghan Casualties Amid Uptick In Violence RFE/RL 01 Nov 2017 -- The U.S. military for the second time in eight years is withholding information about casualty and attrition rates in the Afghan army and police force at the request of the Kabul government, a watchdog agency says.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Department of Defense Releases Budget Figure for 2017 Military Intelligence Program (MIP) DoD 01 Nov 2017 -- The Department of Defense released today the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) appropriated top line budget for FY 2017. The total MIP budget, which included both the base budget and Overseas Contingency Operations appropriations, was $18.4B billion.
• US nuclear arsenal to cost $1.2 trillion over next 30 years: Report Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- Modernizing and maintaining the US nuclear arsenal over the next 30 years will cost over $1.2 trillion, a 25 percent increase from previous estimates, according to a report by the US government.
• Modernization of Nuclear Forces to Cost US $1.2 Trillion in 2017-2046 - Report Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- A US Congress report stipulates an upgrade of "virtually every element" of the national nuclear arsenal within the coming decades.
• Navy Releases Collision Report for USS Fitzgerald and USS John S McCain Collisions NNS 01 Nov 2017 -- The Navy released Nov. 1, a report detailing the events and actions that led to the collision of USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and ACX Crystal off the coast of Japan June 17, and the collision of USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and merchant vessel Alnic MC Aug. 21.
• Deadly Navy Collisions in Western Pacific Were 'Avoidable:' Top Navy Officer VOA 01 Nov 2017 -- Two collisions involving U.S. Navy destroyers and commercial vessels in the western Pacific earlier this year were "avoidable" and happened due to lax standards and poor preparation, according to the Navy's top officer.
• Officials Detail DoD Support During Unprecedented Hurricane Season AFPS 01 Nov 2017 -- Defense Department officials told the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee yesterday how DoD has supported federal, state and local officials in responding to the unprecedented series of hurricanes this year.
• Army Engineers continue significant progress in Puerto Rico hurricane recovery operations Army News 01 Nov 2017 -- On Sept. 20, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. The Category 5 hurricane wreaked havoc and destruction across the island, taking out electrical and communications infrastructure, as well as severely damaging thousands of buildings and homes.
• U.S. Navy Transfers RHIBs to Hellenic Navy NNS 01 Nov 2017 -- U.S. Navy and Hellenic Navy personnel gathered at Marathi NATO piers to commemorate the transfer of four ridged-hulled inflatable boats (RHIB) to the Hellenic Navy based on an Excess Defense Articles (EDA) grant, Oct. 31.
• NMCB 11, EODMU 2 Complete R-ADR During Exercise Bold Alligator 2017 NNS 01 Nov 2017 -- Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 conducted rapid airfield damage repair (R-ADR) proof-of-concept tasking as part of exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17) at Marine Corps Outlying Field (MCOLF) Atlantic, Oct. 27.
• Lincoln Qualifies With OC NNS 01 Nov 2017 -- Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) completed oelrisen capsicum (OC) spray usage certification, Oct. 24.
• NATO Secretary General arrives in the Republic of Korea NATO 01 Nov 2017 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg began a two-day trip to the Republic of Korea on Wednesday (1 November 2017) for talks on common security challenges and deepening the Alliance's partnership with Seoul.
• Russia's strategic bomber to remain unrivaled for decades: Russian general Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- Russia's upgraded Tupolev Tu-160M2 strategic bombers will remain unrivaled in terms of technology for the next 40 years, says Russian Colonel General Viktor Bondarev, who commanded the country's air force until recently.
• Serial Deliveries of Russian A-100 AWACS Aircraft to Start in 2020 Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- Russia plans to start serial deliveries of the cutting-edge A-100 AWACS at around the same time as the S-500 system.
• UK Defense Secretary Resigns Amid Harassment Allegations Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- Michael Fallon, the UK's defense secretary, has resigned from his post following harassment allegations.
• British Royal Navy Is Eating Itself: 'Cannibalization' Up by Nearly 50 Percent Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- The Royal Navy is increasingly relying on "cannibalizing" vessel parts in order to keep the fleet afloat, a report by a UK government watchdog has found.
• South Korea will not develop or own nukes: President Moon Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- South Korea's president says his country will never "develop or own" atomic weapons but will also never recognize North Korea as a nuclear state.
• South Korea Pledges Not to 'Develop or Own' Nuclear Weapons Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in has commented on the possibility of his country developing its own nuclear weapons amid the ongoing tensions around North Korea. He has also spoken against Washington's unilateral military actions on the Korean Peninsula, adding that Seoul will continue to work to reach peace.
• Chinese Strategic Warplanes Regularly Practice Bombing Guam Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- Chinese warplanes have been rehearsing an attack on Guam, giving the US reason to worry about "the way things are going" in the Pacific theater.
• Iran fighter jets practice carpet-bombing amid drills Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- Overnight, fighter planes with the Iranian Air Force have conducted carpet-bombing of mock enemy positions amid the aerial maneuvers in the central pro
• Iran Says Has Missiles Capable of Striking US Forces in Case of Invasion Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- The chief commander of Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said that there is capability to increase the range of Iranian missiles, but it is sufficient now.
• Indian Ocean Could Be Heading for 'Complexities' if Chinese Presence Not Reduced Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- The Indian Navy plans to soon execute its scheme of "mission-based deployment" involving ships, aircraft and submarines beyond its immediate neighborhood for providing a sustained presence and visibility in the Indian Ocean region.
• India to Boost Target Detection Capability of Its Warships With Advanced Sonars Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- The deal for supplying nine active towed array sonar (ATAS) systems for Indian warships is most likely to be bagged by a foreign vendor, as a similar system being developed by India's state-owned Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) is still not ready.
• India May Launch Second Nuclear Submarine by Early 2018 - Atomic Energy Dep't Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- A senior Indian official has told Sputnik about the launch terms for the country's second nuclear submarine.
• Canada - AIM-120D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) DSCA 01 Nov 2017 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Canada for AIM-120D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for an estimated cost of $140 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on October 30, 2017.
• Qatar - F-15QA Construction, Cybersecurity, and Force Protection Infrastructure DSCA 01 Nov 2017 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for support of its F-15QA multi-role fighter aircraft program for an estimated cost of $1.1 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, 11/1/2017, #30 The White House 01 Nov 2017

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for November 01, 2017

Other Conflicts

• 1 November 2017 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 01 Nov 2017
• Beijing Quietly Building Naval Ports, Aircraft Bases in Disputed South China Sea Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- China continues to quietly dig in on disputed islands in the South China Sea, according to recent satellite images analyzed by an American think tank. The new land reclamation and construction initiatives have been military in nature, converting the islands into naval and air bases.
• Saudi Arabia ramps up deadly bombings in Yemen Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- As many as 29 civilians have been killed and several others injured as Saudi warplanes dropped bombs on Yemen's extreme northwest.
• Syrian army targets Israeli jet over Homs Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- The Syrian army has targeted an Israel jet with a surface-to-air missile over the country's Homs province.
• Opposition rejects Russian initiative to hold congress on Syria crisis Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- The Syrian opposition has rejected an initiative put forward by Russia during the latest negotiations in the Kazakh capital, Astana, to hold a congress, which would bring together Syria's warring sides in Sochi later this month.
• Russia slams 'amateurish' UN report on Syria's Khan Shaykhun incident Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- Russia has criticized a recent United Nations report blaming the Syrian government for a chemical attack on the town of Khan Shaykhun, saying it is an "amateurish" document and based on selective data.
• Syrian Opposition Won't Participate In Russian-Sponsored Congress RFE/RL 01 Nov 2017 -- The Syrian National Coalition (SNC), the main Western-backed political opposition group fighting the Syrian government, says it opposes a Russian-sponsored congress of Syrian groups, calling it an attempt to circumvent the UN-backed Geneva peace talks that aim for a political transition for the war-torn country.
• Iran, Russia, Turkey emphasize on Syria's unity, territorial integrity ISNA 01 Nov 2017 -- Iran, Russia and Turkey as guarantors of the observance of the ceasefire regime in the Syrian issued a joint statement at the end of the seventh round of Syria peace talks in Astana.
• Hamas begins ceding Gaza border crossings to PA under reconciliation deal Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has reportedly begun handing over control of the border crossings in the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority (PA) under a newly struck reconciliation agreement.
• UN envoy welcomes full return of Gaza border crossings to Palestinian Authority UN News 01 Nov 2017 -- The United Nations envoy for the Middle East peace process on Wednesday welcomed the full return of the Gaza crossings to the control of the Palestinian Authority.
• Ethiopian Troops Enter Somalia, Back Offensive Against Al-Shabab VOA 01 Nov 2017 -- Hundreds of heavily-armed Ethiopian troops have crossed into Somalia, reportedly to assist a Somali government offensive against al-Shabab militants.
• Presidents of Sudan, South Sudan Confer in Khartoum VOA 01 Nov 2017 -- South Sudan President Salva Kiir flew to Khartoum on Wednesday for a two-day summit with his Sudanese counterpart, Omar al-Bashir, to talk about economic issues in the once-rebel-controlled former Unity State.
• South Sudan: UN Mission weighs re-establishing presence in north-eastern town UN News 01 Nov 2017 -- The United Nations peacekeeping mission is expected to reach vulnerable people in remote parts of South Sudan, as it takes a more "nimble and proactive" approach, the head of the operation said Wednesday during a visit to a hard-to-reach area in the country's north-east.

News Reports

• Trump Heads to South Korea Amid Heightened Tensions on the Peninsula VOA 01 Nov 2017 -- President Donald Trump is heading to Asia for a 12-day, five-nation tour with heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula and new polls showing Americans consider North Korea to be the most immediate threat to the United States.
• Ex-Trump Campaign Chief Manafort Poses 'Risk Of Flight,' Court Documents Say RFE/RL 01 Nov 2017 -- U.S. court documents state that Paul Manafort, U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, poses a "serious risk of flight" based on a history of deceptive conduct, his wealth, connections to "Ukrainian and Russian oligarchs," and "strong evidence of guilt."
• U.S. Lawmakers Release Russia-Linked Facebook Advertisements RFE/RL 01 Nov 2017 -- U.S lawmakers have released a batch of Facebook ads linked to Russia's efforts to disrupt the 2016 U.S. presidential election and stir up emotions on sensitive social issues.
• US Social Media Companies Grilled on Russian Disinformation VOA 01 Nov 2017 -- Tempers flared as U.S. lawmakers grilled Facebook, Twitter and Google representatives about Russia's use of their platforms to spread disinformation during the 2016 presidential campaign, as well as the companies' efforts to prevent a repeat.
• Analysts: Islamic State's Global Reach Shrinking VOA 01 Nov 2017 -- The Islamic State terror group is trying to sell a transnational image, but its future doesn't lie West of the Middle East, according to analysts.
• Federal Terror Charges Filed Against New York City Truck Attacker VOA 01 Nov 2017 -- Federal prosecutors have placed terrorism charges against the Uzbek immigrant accused of running down eight people with a truck in New York City.
• Iraqi Military Accuses Kurds of Breaching Agreements With Baghdad Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- The Iraqi military has commented on the situation in the region amid the ongoing conflict between Baghdad and the Kurdish autonomy.
• US quietly pursuing diplomacy with North Korea despite Trump rhetoric: Report Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- The United States is quietly pursuing direct diplomacy with North Korea despite US President Donald Trump's public assertion that such talks are a waste of time, according to a report.
• Russia plays leading role in safeguarding Iran nuclear deal, says Rouhani Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has underlined Russia's role in safeguarding the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
• US to blame for possible Iran deal collapse: Russia Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- The United States will be responsible for the possible "collapse" of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the six world powers, a senior Russian diplomat says, warning Washington against undermining the landmark agreement by imposing more sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
• Putin Offers Support For Iran Nuclear Deal, Hails Cooperation On Syria RFE/RL 01 Nov 2017 -- On an official visit to Tehran, Russian President Vladimir Putin has vocally backed the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, and hailed cooperation with Iran on the Syrian conflict.
• Russia censures unilateral US sanctions on Iran's IRGC Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- Russia has denounced fresh sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), saying they violate international law.
• Iran starts construction of two new nuclear power plants Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- Iran has started the construction of two new nuclear power plants in the southern province of Bushehr in a joint project with Russia's Rosatom energy firm.
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• Putin, Aliyev Hold Talks With Iranian Leaders In Tehran RFE/RL 01 Nov 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Iran's leadership on the Syria crisis, the landmark 2015 international nuclear agreement, and energy cooperation.
• US Votes Against UN Measure to Lift Economic Embargo on Cuba VOA 01 Nov 2017 -- The United States voted Wednesday against ending its nearly 60-year-old economic embargo on Cuba at the U.N. General Assembly.
• Japan's Abe reelected as prime minister after election victory People's Daily 01 Nov 2017 -- Shinzo Abe, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was reelected as Japan's prime minister on Wednesday in both chambers of parliament.
• Taiwan thanks U.S. for reaffirming bilateral ties CNA 01 Nov 2017 -- Taiwan's top diplomat in Washington expressed his gratitude to the United States on Tuesday for reaffirming the solid relationship between the two sides on many occasions ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China in November.
• Russia Says It Won't Extradite Suspect In Montenegro Alleged Coup Attempt RFE/RL 01 Nov 2017 -- Russian authorities say they won't hand over a Montenegrin man to his home country where he is suspected of involvement in an alleged coup attempt.
• Catalan leader not to return home soon, his lawyer says Press TV 01 Nov 2017 -- The leader of Spain's Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, will not return home soon to face prosecution over his attempt to separate the region from Madrid, his lawyer says.