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• Austin Postpones Test of Minuteman III Missile DoD News 02 Mar 2022 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III exemplified how a responsible nuclear nation should behave and postponed a long-planned test launch of an American Minuteman III rocket, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said today during a news conference.
• US Test Launch of Minuteman III Ballistic Missile Postponed, Pentagon Says Sputnik 02 Mar 2022 -- The aging LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) forms the backbone of the land-based US nuclear triad. Introduced in 1970, they are expected to last until 2050. However, leaders at US Strategic Command have cast doubts on that goal.
• Senior Defense Official Holds a Background Briefing DoD 02 Mar 2022
• Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing DoD 02 Mar 2022
• U.S. Embassy Provides OMON Training Facility Improvements in the Value of $745,000 CENTCOM 02 Mar 2022 -- United States Ambassador John Mark Pommersheim and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General of militia Rahmonzoda Saidnakhsh Hakim attended the handover ceremony of a $745,543 construction project for the OMON. The construction consisted of a two-story building which includes offices, classrooms, and accommodations for temporary lodging.
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the Pentagon DoD 02 Mar 2022
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa DoD 02 Mar 2022
• U.S., Bahrain Defense Leaders Discuss Global, Regional Concerns DoD News 02 Mar 2022 -- U.S. and Bahrain's defense officials discussed a range of issues from global problems like Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to regional problems in Iran during a meeting at the Pentagon today.
• Pentagon Reservation Moves to Health Protection Condition Bravo DoD 02 Mar 2022
• Blinken Heads To Europe To Reassure Allies Of U.S. Support RFE/RL 02 Mar 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced plans to travel to Europe to reaffirm Washington's support for Ukraine, saying that the human costs of Russia's invasion of Ukraine were already "staggering."
• NATO Secretary General and Prime Minister of Iceland discuss Russia's attack on Ukraine NATO 02 Mar 2022 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met Prime Minister of Iceland Ms. Katrín Jakobsdóttir in Brussels for talks that centred on Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
• NATO Response Force units arrive in Romania NATO 02 Mar 2022 -- Units of the NATO Response Force arrived in Romania on Monday and Tuesday (28 February - 1 March 2022) to reinforce NATO's defensive posture in the eastern part of the Alliance. 500 French troops assembled in Istres in southern France before deploying to Romania.
• NATO chief stresses diplomatic efforts to solve Ukraine crisis People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- Visiting Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday stressed diplomatic efforts to solve the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
• China's 1st amphibious assault ship reaches initial operating capability, to make world tour Global Times 02 Mar 2022 -- China's first Type 075 amphibious assault ship, the Hainan, has reached initial operating capability, and the vessel will visit harbors and ports all over the world and provide an outstanding image for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, the warship's captain told the state broadcaster.
• Japanese Prime Minister Rejects Idea of Sharing US Nuclear Weapons Under NATO Sputnik 02 Mar 2022 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has dismissed the possibility of US nuclear sharing as contrary to the country's non-nuclear principles.
• Japanese DM refutes ex-PM Abe's nuclear weapons sharing idea People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi on Tuesday refuted former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's controversial notion that Japan should discuss the possibility of a nuclear sharing arrangement with the United States amid Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
• Deployment enhances regional security Australia DOD 02 Mar 2022 -- Training with partners, traversing vital shipping routes and visiting regional ports have all been part of HMAS Arunta's latest regional presence deployment.
• HMAS Canberra arrives in Tonga Australia DOD 02 Mar 2022 -- HMAS Canberra has arrived in Tonga to relieve HMAS Adelaide on Operation Tonga Assist 2022.
• SEA PHASE OF MILAN 22 COMMENCES 01 MAR 22 India PIB 02 Mar 2022 -- Sea Phase of MILAN 2022 commenced on 01 Mar 22
• India & US hold 19th Military Cooperation meeting in Agra to strengthen defence cooperation India PIB 02 Mar 2022 -- The 19th edition of India-US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh on March 01-02, 2022
• Russia Assures India of Uninterrupted Supplies of S-400, Military Spare Parts Amid Western Sanctions Sputnik 02 Mar 2022 -- Russia began supplying S-400 air defence missile systems last December under a $5.43 billion deal signed during the India-Russia Annual Summit in 2016. The US and its allies have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to the continuing row between Moscow and NATO.
• Royal Saudi Air Force Contingent Participating in Red Flag 2022 Exercise Arrives at Nellis Base in US SPA 02 Mar 2022 -- The Royal Saudi Air Force contingent participating in the Red Flag 2022 Exercise today arrived at the Nellis Base in the US, where they were received by Lieutenant Colonel Pilot Talal bin Abdulaziz bin Bandar, Commander of the Air Force group participating in the drill.
• New intensified reservist training program set to launch CNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's military on Wednesday unveiled details of its new reservist training regimen to be launched this Saturday that will provide more intensive periods of training in a bid to improve the combat readiness of reserve forces.
• Statement by the President on the United Nations General Assembly Vote Condemning Russia's Aggression Against Ukraine The White House 02 Mar 2022
• Biden praises Ukrainians as 'wall of strength' against Russia Press TV 02 Mar 2022 -- US President Joe Biden praised the Ukrainian people as a "wall of strength" against Russia's military action in their country, in his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability US Dept. of State 02 Mar 2022
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Costa Rican Foreign Minister Rodolfo Solano Quirós, Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez, and Panamanian Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 02 Mar 2022
• U.S.-Turkmenistan Annual Bilateral Consultations US Dept. of State 02 Mar 2022 -- Today, virtual United States-Turkmenistan Annual Bilateral Consultations (ABCs) concluded after two days of productive discussions. A senior U.S. delegation, led by Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu, hosted Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and the senior Turkmen delegation.
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Indonesian Foreign Minister Marsudi US Dept. of State 02 Mar 2022
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 02 Mar 2022
• Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure The White House 02 Mar 2022
• Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre The White House 02 Mar 2022

Defense Industry

• Contracts For March 2, 2022
• France and Spain launch Tiger MkIII programme Airbus 02 Mar 2022 -- OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), on behalf of the French and Spanish Armament General Directorate, the DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement) and the DGAM (Dirección General de Armamento y Material) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for the development, production, and initial in-service support of the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade programme.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• To spare Afghanistan, world must engage with Taliban, Lyons tells Security Council UN News 02 Mar 2022 -- Six months after the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, it is time for concerned countries to deepen their engagement with the country's new authorities and take action to prevent an irreversible economic collapse, the top UN official in Kabul told the Security Council on Wednesday.
• US Urges Taliban to Allow Free Passage of Afghans VOA 02 Mar 2022 -- Amid concerns over new Taliban travel restrictions and a halt in evacuation flights from Afghanistan, U.S. officials are urging the group to honor their commitment to provide safe passage for Afghans seeking to leave the country.
• Winter Famine Averted in Afghanistan, UN Envoy Says VOA 02 Mar 2022 -- Donors and relief agencies have helped temporarily stave off mass starvation and famine in Afghanistan this winter by assisting about 20 million needy Afghans, but the country still faces bleak economic prospects.
• Reinforcing our support for the rights and freedoms of all Afghans UK FCDO 02 Mar 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
• Saudi-led coalition conducts new round of airstrikes against various areas across Yemen Press TV 02 Mar 2022 -- Saudi-led coalition's warplanes have launched a new round of airstrikes on various regions across Yemen, as the Riyadh regime and its allies escalate their aggression against the war-torn country.
• As Conflict Spreads to South Burkina Faso, So Do Human Rights Abuses VOA 02 Mar 2022 -- Burkina Faso's six-year conflict with terrorist groups has spread to the southwest of the country and is beginning to spill into neighboring countries. The conflict is also sparking accusations of human rights abuses.

News Reports

• Leader of Alabama Chapter of Oath Keepers Pleads Guilty to Seditious Conspiracy and Obstruction of Congress for Efforts to Stop Transfer of Power Following 2020 Presidential Election US Dept. of Justice 02 Mar 2022 -- A regional leader of the Oath Keepers pleaded guilty today to seditious conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding for his actions before, during and after the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His and others' actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
• Joint Statement of Intent Between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Israel National Cyber Directorate DHS 02 Mar 2022 -- Building on the long-standing relationship between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), DHS Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans, Robert Silvers met Director General of the INCD Gaby Portnoy in Israel at the Cybertech Global Conference and jointly decided to expand cooperation in the areas of cybersecurity and emerging technology.
• Bulgaria Expels Two Russian Diplomats It Accuses Of Spying RFE/RL 02 Mar 2022 -- Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry says that it is expelling two Russian diplomats for allegedly spying, and has given them 48 hours to leave the country.
• Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Launch of Task Force KleptoCapture US Dept. of Justice 02 Mar 2022 -- Today, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the launch of Task Force KleptoCapture, an interagency law enforcement task force dedicated to enforcing the sweeping sanctions, export restrictions, and economic countermeasures that the United States has imposed, along with allies and partners, in response to Russia's unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine. Task Force KleptoCapture will ensure the full effect of these actions, which have been designed to isolate Russia from global markets and impose serious costs for this unjustified act of war, by targeting the crimes of Russian officials, government-aligned elites, and those who aid or conceal their unlawful conduct.
• U.S. Treasury Takes Additional Steps to Strengthen Compliance with Russia-Related Sanctions US Treasury 02 Mar 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued new public guidance to cut off avenues for potential sanctions evasion by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. This guidance makes clear that there should be no loopholes for Russia to evade the unprecedented prohibitions by the United States to lock up Russia's war chest - Central Bank of the Russian Federation, National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, and Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation - that were imposed this week.
• FACT SHEET: The United States Continues to Impose Costs on Russia and Belarus for Putin's War of Choice The White House 02 Mar 2022
• US Sanctions Against Russian Oligarchs Take Shape VOA 02 Mar 2022 -- The United States on Wednesday announced a comprehensive effort to identify and seize the assets of wealthy Russians who have supported the regime of Russian President Vladmir Putin, as part of its response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
• Biden administration launches task force to enforce Russia sanctions Press TV 02 Mar 2022 -- The US government on Wednesday launched a new task force intending to enforce sweeping sanctions imposed on Russian officials over the simmering crisis in Ukraine.
• Biden announces closure of U.S. airspace to Russian planes People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the United States will close its airspace to all Russian planes in response to Moscow's ongoing military operations in Ukraine.
• US 'very open' to imposing sanctions on Russia's oil and gas industry Press TV 02 Mar 2022 -- Joe Biden's administration says it is "very open" to imposing sanctions on Russia's oil and gas industry, adding that it is considering the fallout of the move on global markets and US energy prices.
• Biden announces ban on Russian flights from US airspace Press TV 02 Mar 2022 -- President Joe Biden has announced that the United States will ban Russian flights from US airspace, joining an increasing number of countries that are closing their skies to Russia.
• Biden: US Will Close American Airspace to All Russian Flights, Aircraft Sputnik 02 Mar 2022 -- As the US continues to pursue a pressure campaign against Russia over the situation in Ukraine, foreign policy is expected to be a major topic in US President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address at the US Capitol building at 9 p.m. ET. The 46th president of the US was expected to take a hard stance against Moscow while flexing NATO unity.
• Meeting with President of Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Alexander Shokhin President of Russia 02 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Alexander Shokhin.
• Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi President of Russia 02 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi at the latter's initiative.
• Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett President of Russia 02 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett, at the Israeli side's initiative.
• Telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia 02 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
• Executive Order on measures to boost IT industry in Russia President of Russia 02 Mar 2022 -- The President signed the Executive Order On Measures to Ensure the Accelerated Development of the IT Industry in the Russian Federation.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on March 2, 2022 PRC MofA 02 Mar 2022
• One year after mass jailings, Hong Kong remembers the 47 Radio Free Asia 02 Mar 2022 -- One year after dozens of opposition politicians and pro-democracy activists were put behind bars for "subversion" after taking part in a democratic primary in the summer of 2020, Hongkongers in exile say the mass arrests, which were widely condemned by the international community, struck a "devastating blow" to the city.
• China's property market is stabilizing, to bolster financial sector: regulator Global Times 02 Mar 2022 -- A senior Chinese government official signaled that price fluctuation in the domestic property market is generating opportunities for the financial sector, adding the authorities will not approve of excessive fluctuation in the sector, according to a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on Wednesday.
• China issues draft regulations for online pop-up news Global Times 02 Mar 2022 -- China's cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Wednesday that require online platforms to hold a license to publish pop-up news on the internet, in the latest effort by regulators to rein in online irregularities.
• China's space tracking ship sails for Indian Ocean missions PLA Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- China's tracking vessel Yuanwang-6 departed Tuesday from its homeport in east China's Jiangsu Province for a new round of monitoring missions in the Indian Ocean.
• Commissioner's office of Chinese foreign ministry in HKSAR slams remarks backing anti-China elements People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- The spokesperson for the Office of the Commissioner of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Tuesday strongly disapproved and firmly rejected the statement of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China and misleading remarks of a few American politicians for making a case for anti-China elements in Hong Kong.
• Visiting U.S. delegation reiterates firm commitment to Taiwan CNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Mike Mullen, a former chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Wednesday that the visit of his delegation that was sent to Taiwan by President Joe Biden was a clear testament to the U.S.' commitment to Taiwan.
• Premier calls for national unity to deter potential China invasion CNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) on Wednesday said a united Taiwan would serve as strong deterrent to a potential Chinese invasion, as he received a group of visiting ex-U.S. defense officials sent by President Joe Biden to reaffirm Washington's commitment to Taipei.
• Taiwan's President Seeking Closer Cooperation on Security With US Sputnik 02 Mar 2022 -- Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said that Taiwan hopes to work more closely with the United States on security issues as "China's threat" continues to rise in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Mainland slams DPP seeking "Taiwan independence" by banking on external forces People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- A mainland spokesperson on Tuesday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for banking on external forces to embolden itself in seeking "Taiwan independence," saying such acts would only hasten its destruction.
• New greenhouses in rural North Korea grow tons of vegetables, just not for locals Radio Free Asia 02 Mar 2022 -- A North Korean greenhouse project promised to provide citizens of a rural province with more vegetables than they could ever eat. But two years later, the food is bypassing their mouths and being shipped to the capital Pyongyang to be served to the country's elites, sources told RFA.
• Germany Says New Iran Deal 'Must Not Be Postponed Any Longer' RFE/RL 02 Mar 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged Iran to move quickly to resolve any remaining issues and reach an agreement to revive a 2015 deal on its nuclear program.
• Iran FM stresses national interests in Vienna talks IRNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Wednesday underlined the necessity of resolving the remaining issues in the ongoing talks in Vienna between Iran and the five world powers, noting that Iran's interests, including the economic ones, have to be preserved.
• Vienna talks on verge of vital decision-making IRNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Talks in Vienna, Austria, to lift anti-Iran sanctions kick off early in the morning and extend till late at night, when delegations involved in the negotiations labor hard to finalize an agreement.
• Vienna talks continuing seriously to finalize an agreement ISNA 02 Mar 2022 -- After three months of consecutive and close talks between Iran and the P4 + 1 to revive the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), talks continue seriously in the Austrian capital of Vienna.
• Vienna talks: Iran says realistic attitude needed from West to strike deal Press TV 02 Mar 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister has underlined the significance of the remaining issues at the Vienna talks, saying the Western parties need to get realistic and make political decisions to reach an agreement on reviving the 2015 Iran deal.
• Security chief: Iran's main strategy is to render sanctions ineffective Press TV 02 Mar 2022 -- Iran's top security official says the country's main strategy is to create mechanisms to neutralize the sanctions it is facing in parallel with efforts to secure a removal of the illegal restrictions.
• Commerce Imposes Sweeping Export Restrictions on Belarus for Enabling Russia's Further Invasion of Ukraine US Dept. of Commerce 02 Mar 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Commerce Department, through its Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), imposed on Belarus the stringent export controls made effective on Russia on February 24, 2022, in response to Belarus's substantial enabling of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine. Application of these controls on Belarus will help to prevent the diversion of items, including technology and software, in the defense, aerospace, and maritime sectors to Russia through Belarus, and degrade both nations' ability to sustain military aggression.
• EU Approves Further Sanctions Against Belarus Over Role In Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL 02 Mar 2022 -- The European Union has approved new sanctions on Belarus for assisting Russia in its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
• Pakistani PM announces relief for inflation-stricken public People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced relief and incentives for the public as a respite in the ongoing wave of inflation and price hike in the South Asian country.
• Kazakhstan Summons U.K. Ambassador Over Lawmaker's Call For Sanctions RFE/RL 02 Mar 2022 -- Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry has summoned the British ambassador to Kazakhstan for an explanation of a British lawmaker's comments about imposing sanctions on the Central Asian country over its alleged support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his policies, including the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops.
• Interpol Issues Red Notices for Gupta Brothers Wanted in South Africa VOA 02 Mar 2022 -- South Africa said this week the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, has requested countries seek out and arrest Rajesh and Atul Gupta, two brothers and businessmen who allegedly bribed top officials, including former president Jacob Zuma, to gain lucrative government contracts.
• Georgia Sees Chance To Advance EU Aspirations After Kyiv Presses Same Desire RFE/RL 02 Mar 2022 -- Georgia plans to submit an application to join the European Union on March 3,following Ukraine's decision to press its demands for membership in the face of Russia's invasion.
• Friends of Sudan Statement on Publication of UNITAMS Summary Report US Dept. of State 02 Mar 2022 -- Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, welcome the publication by the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) of its summary report on consultations with Sudanese stakeholders, against the backdrop of Sudan's ongoing political crisis.