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• September 11 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 11 Sep 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi missile system in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.

Defense Policy / Programs

• U.S. Congressional, Embassy staff delegation visits Army's newest APS worksite Army News 11 Sep 2024 -- A staff delegation from the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Embassy to Poland conducted a site visit to the Army's newest, most modern Army Prepositioned Stocks worksite in Powidz, Poland, Sept. 5.
• 2024 United States-Republic of Cyprus Defense and Security Cooperation Dialogue DoD 11 Sep 2024 -- On September 11, 2024, at the third United States-Republic of Cyprus (ROC) Defense and Security Dialogue in Nicosia, Cyprus, the American and Cypriot delegations discussed ways to deepen our security cooperation and enhance regional stability and security.
• NAS JRB Fort Worth Reaches Milestone with New Squadron Operations and Flight Simulator Facility for F-35 Wing US Navy 11 Sep 2024 -- A significant milestone in the modernization of the United States Air Force (USAF) Reserve Command (AFRC) was reached with the Military Construction (MILCON) of a new two- story squadron operations facility and simulator facility set to be complete fall, 2024 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) Fort Worth. This completed project will support the delivery of 5th generation fighters to the 301st Fighter Wing, the USAF AFRC first stand-alone F-35 wing.
• Threats in Indo-Pacific fuel debate over US nuclear redeployment VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- Threats from China, Russia and North Korea have fueled debate in Washington about whether the United States should consider redeploying tactical nuclear weapons to the Indo-Pacific region, with leading U.S. Senate members expressing opposing views.
• Intel Agency's Director Discusses Organization's Post-Declassification Era DoD News 10 Sep 2024 -- If you've never heard of the National Reconnaissance Office, you're not alone.
• Pacific Partnership 2024-2 Concludes Mission in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia US Navy Press Release 11 Sep 2024 -- Pacific Partnership 2024-2 concludes the fourth mission stop with a closing ceremony at the Yap Living History Museum.
• Did The September 11 Attacks Start And End U.S. 'Forever Wars'? RFE/RL 11 Sep 2024 -- In the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States, Secretary of State Colin Powell gave assurances that America would deal with the tragedy by bringing those responsible to justice while protecting the world's democracies.
• Minesweepers of Baltic Fleet search for naval mines and perform mine clearance in offshore zone Russia MoD 11 Sep 2024 -- During the Ocean 2024 strategic command post exercise, crews of minesweepers of the Baltic Naval Base of the Baltic Fleet's water area protection unit carried out exercises for their main purpose in the fleet's combat training ranges in the Baltic Sea waters.
• Ocean 2024 CPX: Baltic Fleet's naval helicopters hone skills in searching and destroying mock enemy uncrewed surface vehicles Russia MoD 11 Sep 2024 -- As part of the Ocean 2024 CPX, naval helicopters practised a set of tasks to search and detect uncrewed surface vehicles in the Baltic Sea.
• Ocean 2024 CPX: units of Northern Fleet perform search for mock enemy submarines and deploy anti-submarine weaponry Russia MoD 11 Sep 2024 -- During the Ocean 2024 CPX, combined forces of the Northern Fleet commenced the search for the submarines of the mock enemy in the Barents Sea and countered their actions.
• Ocean 2024 CPX: Pacific Fleet's naval aviation masters evasive manoeuvre Russia MoD 11 Sep 2024 -- In Kamchatka, during the Ocean 2024 CPX, pilots of the separate mixed aviation regiment practised an evasive manoeuvre amid a mock air attack.
• Ocean 2024 CPX: Pacific Fleet's coastal missile regiment arrives on large landing ships in Chukotka to join naval strategic drills Russia MoD 11 Sep 2024 -- After being transported by Pacific Fleet's large landing ships from permanent bases to the shore of Chukotka Peninsula, coastal missile crews marched to the positioning areas during the Ocean 2024 strategic naval drills.
• Ocean 2024 CPX: Bastion coastal defence missile produces electronic launches at naval and surface targets Russia MoD 11 Sep 2024 -- In the framework of the Ocean 2024 CPX, sailors of the Baltic sea-base coastal missile formation destroyed a mock enemy warships group and struck critical coastal infrastructure with the use of the Bastion coastal defence missile.
• Ocean 2024 CPX: Caspian Flotilla ships launch missile strikes and holds live-fire artillery drills at sea Russia MoD 11 Sep 2024 -- As part of the Ocean 2024 strategic command post exercise, the missile ship Dagestan, small artillery ships Astrakhan and Volgodonsk of the Caspian Flotilla as a unit of surface task force destroyed buoyant mine threatening civil shipping. Heavy machine guns were used to fire at the targets. The target was fired from standard large-calibre machine guns.
• Ocean 2024 CPX: Pacific Fleet's minesweepers practise naval mine warfare in seas of Japan and Okhotsk Russia MoD 11 Sep 2024 -- Two surface minesweeping forces of the Pacific Fleet have performed a mission to ensure the security of deploying all-arms surface groups, surface action groups, and naval search and strike forces of the Fleet in the waters of the seas of Japan and Okhotsk during the Ocean 2024 strategic command post exercise.
• US announces over $700 million in new aid to Ukraine VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- The United States announced more than $700 million in new aid to Ukraine, including support for the country's energy sector, as Russia targets its infrastructure. The package also includes assistance for humanitarian efforts and demining work.
• UK Foreign Secretary and US Secretary of State in Kyiv in first ever joint visit, as David Lammy announces over £600 million worth of support for Ukraine UK FCDO 11 Sep 2024 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy is visiting Kyiv today, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, to demonstrate Western support for Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression.
• China, Russia commence joint drills, patrol Global Times 11 Sep 2024 -- Chinese and Russian militaries are holding two consecutive joint drills and a joint naval patrol, with advanced Chinese warships and warplanes having arrived in the Peter the Great Bay and Vladivostok ahead of the exercises.
• China mulls revision to Law on National Defense Education People's Daily 11 Sep 2024 -- Chinese lawmakers are considering a draft revision to the Law on National Defense Education.
• Pilot rescued after parachuting out of Mirage 2000 CNA 11 Sep 2024 -- An Air Force pilot who parachuted out of a Mirage-2000 jet was rescued and reportedly displayed stable vital signs after his aircraft apparently lost power over waters off Hsinchu County on Tuesday night, according to Ocean Affairs Council head Kuan Bi-ling (管碧玲).
• Australian soldiers trial robots to protect our borders Australia DOD 11 Sep 2024 -- Soldiers from the Australian Army's Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) Pilbara Regiment are trialling an uncrewed robot.
• HMAS Sydney joins international effort to enforce sanctions against North Korea Australia DOD 11 Sep 2024 -- Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class guided missile destroyer, HMAS Sydney, has commenced service in Operation Argos, supporting international efforts to enforce United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea, as part of its Indo‑Pacific regional presence deployment.
• Minister Blair meets with the Republic of Korea's Minister of National Defense, Kim Yong-Hyun Canada 11 Sep 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met with the Republic of Korea's (ROK) Minister of National Defense, Kim Yong-Hyun.
• Republic of Korea - United Nations Command Member States (ROK-UNCMS) Defense Ministerial Meeting Joint Statement Canada 11 Sep 2024 -- The 2nd "Republic of Korea - United Nations Command Member States (ROK-UNCMS) Defense Ministerial Meeting" was held in Seoul on September 10, 2024.
• A look at the Defence news 2 - 8 September Netherlands Ministry of Defence 11 Sep 2024
• IAF CONDUCTS SYMPOSIUM ON 'AIR DOMAIN AWARENESS' DURING EXERCISE TARANG SHAKTI 2024 India PIB 11 Sep 2024 -- As part of Exercise Tarang Shakti, India's largest multinational air exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability and operational coordination among Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs), the Indian Air Force (IAF) organized a multinational symposium on 'Air Domain Awareness' on 11th September, at Jodhpur
• Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff Conducts the Second Joint Doctrine Review Conference - 2024 India PIB 11 Sep 2024 -- The second edition of "Joint Doctrine Review Conference (JDRC-2024)" was conducted at the Manekshaw Centre on 11 Sep 24
• 5th India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in Manila India PIB 11 Sep 2024 -- The fifth meeting of India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) was held in Manila on September 11, 2024
• IAF AIRCRAFT SET COURSE FOR EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE VII AT OMAN India PIB 11 Sep 2024 -- An IAF contingent comprising MiG-29s, Jaguars and C-17s is ready to set course to participate in Exercise Eastern Bridge in Oman
• House OKs bill strengthening PH coast guard Philippine News Agency 11 Sep 2024 -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a measure seeking to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in ensuring maritime safety, maritime security, and marine environmental protection.
• AFP, Indian Armed Forces renew defense cooperation Philippine News Agency 11 Sep 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Indian Armed Forces have renewed their commitment to a more robust defense cooperation.
• Joint Readout of the Consultations between Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino US Dept. of State 11 Sep 2024

Defense Industry

• Contracts For Sept. 11, 2024

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 11 September 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 11 Sep 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• IAF Helicopter Crashes in Rafah Area Israel Defense Forces 11 Sep 2024
• Israeli airstrikes kill 34 in Gaza, including at UN school VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- Israeli airstrikes in Gaza overnight and into Wednesday hit a U.N. school sheltering displaced Palestinian families and two homes, killing at least 34 people, including 19 women and children, authorities reported.
• Gaza: Six UNRWA staff killed in strikes on school sheltering displaced people UN News 11 Sep 2024 -- Six staff members with the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, were killed in Gaza on Wednesday when two Israeli airstrikes hit a school-turned-shelter and its surroundings.
• Six UNRWA colleagues killed in an UNRWA school hit in Nuseirat UNRWA 11 Sep 2024
• Statement of Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) at the 162nd Session of the League of Arab States Council at the Ministerial Level UNRWA 11 Sep 2024
• UNRWA Situation Report #135 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. All information from 6 - 10 September 2024, valid as of 10 September 2024 at 22:30 (local time) UNRWA 11 Sep 2024
• Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on Aysenur Eygi The White House 11 Sep 2024
• Statement from President Joe Biden on Aysenur Eygi The White House 11 Sep 2024
• Targeting Hizballah's Oil Smuggling Network US Dept. of State 11 Sep 2024 -- As part of the United States' efforts to disrupt Hizballah's illicit revenue generation and isolate the terrorist group's financial network, we are imposing sanctions on three individuals and five companies, as well as blocking two vessels that smuggle oil to generate funding for Hizballah.
• Treasury Targets Oil and LPG Smuggling Network That Generates Millions in Revenue for Hizballah US Treasury 11 Sep 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning three individuals, five companies, and two vessels that are involved in smuggling oil and liquified petroleum gas (LPG) to generate revenue for Hizballah. The network, comprised of Lebanese businessmen and companies and overseen by a senior leader of Hizballah's finance team, has facilitated dozens of LPG shipments to the Government of Syria and channeled the profits to Hizballah. Illicit oil and LPG smuggling operations generate hundreds of millions of dollars for Hizballah and support the group's terrorist activities.

Other Conflicts

• Conflicts have closed 14,300 schools in 24 African countries, study finds VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- Millions of African children are without education, as schools struggle to cope with the impact of armed conflict and insecurity.
• China, Philippines to discuss South China Sea dispute amid clashes VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- As China is set to host bilateral talks with the Philippines this month, their South China Sea dispute is expanding from sea to air, increasing the risk of military confrontation, analysts warn.
• UN firmly rejects allegations against agencies in Yemen UN News 11 Sep 2024 -- The United Nations on Wednesday firmly rejected allegations by the Houthis in Yemen that some UN agencies and partners have been "colluding to destroy" the country's education system.
• Afghanistan, Turkmenistan begin work on long-delayed gas pipeline VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and neighboring Turkmenistan on Wednesday marked the resumption of work on a long-delayed gas pipeline designed to run through the two countries, Pakistan and India.
• Gunmen kill Pakistan polio vaccinator and police guard near Afghan border VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- Gunmen in northwestern Pakistan killed an anti-polio worker and a policeman guarding him Wednesday, the second attack on healthcare teams trying to carry out a national immunization campaign against the paralytic virus.
• Kosovo Indicts 45 Over Alleged Roles In 2023 Attack That Killed Police Officer RFE/RL 11 Sep 2024 -- Kosovar authorities have indicted 45 people over their alleged roles in an attack last year by ethnic Serbs that left one police officer dead in the village of Banjska.
• At least 30 children reportedly killed or injured in shelling of civilian areas in Sennar city, Sudan UNICEF 11 Sep 2024
• Security Council Extends Sanctions Regime against Sudan, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2750 (2024) UN Security Council 11 Sep 2024 -- The Security Council today extended sanctions against Sudan — including asset freezes, travel bans and an arms embargo — until 12 September 2025.
• All Parties to Sudan Conflict Used Heavy Weaponry in El Fasher, Committee Chair Tells Security Council, Noting Civilian Casualties and Mass Displacement UN Security Council 11 Sep 2024 -- The ongoing conflict in Sudan has worsened the humanitarian crisis in Darfur and destabilized the region, the Security Council heard today from the head of the subsidiary body concerning that country, who also noted conflicting parties' use of heavy weaponry in the capital city of North Darfur.
• International arms embargo on Darfur renewed as fighting rages VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- The U.N. Security Council unanimously renewed for another year an arms embargo on parties in the Darfur region of Sudan, where the war between rival generals has intensified in recent months, exacerbating a dire humanitarian crisis.
• The warring parties must ensure Sudanese civilians are protected: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 11 Sep 2024 -- UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote to renew the 1591 sanctions regime on Sudan.
• Political startups bleed support in India-administered Kashmir over suspected Delhi ties VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- New political parties formed after the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special autonomy five years ago appear to be bleeding support ahead of the first regional elections since then. Analysts see perceived ties to the central government in New Delhi as a factor.
• Statement by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, on the killing of scores of men and boys in Mafa, Yobe State UNOCHA 11 Sep 2024
• Tigray leader reports talks with archrival Eritrea VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- The leader of Tigray People's Liberation Front Debretsion Gebremichael has reported previously undisclosed talks between his region and the leaders of Eritrea.
• Haiti: Education in jeopardy as gang violence continues UN News 11 Sep 2024 -- Ongoing violence in Haiti is putting the education of over 100,000 displaced children in the south at risk, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Wednesday.

News Reports

• Former CIA Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Espionage US Dept. of Justice 11 Sep 2024 -- Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, of Honolulu, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, was sentenced today to conspiring to gather and deliver national defense information to the People's Republic of China (PRC).
• Pakistani National with Ties to Iran Charged in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate a Politician or U.S. Government Official US Dept. of Justice 11 Sep 2024 -- Asif Merchant, also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was indicted yesterday with attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries and murder-for-hire as part of a scheme to assassinate a politician or U.S. government official on U.S. soil. Law enforcement foiled the plot before any attack could be carried out. Merchant was previously arrested and charged by complaint in July 2024. Merchant was ordered detained and is currently in federal custody.
• Harris, Trump Clash Over Ukraine, Gaza In First Presidential Debate RFE/RL 11 Sep 2024 -- Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump exchanged barbs over the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza in their first and likely only debate ahead of the November 5 election.
• UK cracks down on illicit 'shadow fleet' transporting Russian oil globally UK FCDO 11 Sep 2024 -- The UK has sanctioned 10 vessels in Russia's 'shadow fleet', a group of ships that use illicit practices to avoid sanctions on Russian oil.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on September 11, 2024 PRC MofA 11 Sep 2024
• Joint Press Release on the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China and Indo-Pacific Consultations US Dept. of State 11 Sep 2024 -- On September 9-10, 2024, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and European External Action Service (EEAS) Secretary General Stefano Sannino held the seventh high-level meeting of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China and the sixth meeting of the U.S.-EU High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific.
• Spain PM asks EU to 'reconsider' EV tariffs plan VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- As he wrapped up a visit to China, Pedro Sanchez, Spain's prime minister, has asked the EU to "reconsider" its plan to impose tariffs of up to 36 percent on Chinese electric cars. He says Brussels and Beijing need to find a way to reach a "compromise."
• US lawmakers ask Biden to end China trade 'loophole' Radio Free Asia 11 Sep 2024 -- More than 100 U.S. lawmakers have written to President Joe Biden requesting an executive order to close a "loophole" they say is allowing clothing made with Uyghur slave labor to reach American shores.
• China ramping up transnational repression, Uyghur exiles in US say VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- Many exiled Uyghurs in the U.S. say China has ramped up transnational repression against them, using their relatives who still live in China to threaten them into silence abroad.
• Analysts see options for US despite China's mineral export controls VOA 11 Sep 2024 -- China's launch of export controls on antimony and certain superhard materials starting September 15 is a reminder, analysts say, that the United States needs to expand its sourcing of the critical mineral as the tech rivalry between the world's two biggest economies continues.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Sep 2024
• IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, September 2024: E3 statement UK FCDO 11 Sep 2024 -- France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
• FCDO summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires over transfer of Ballistic Missiles to Russia UK FCDO 11 Sep 2024 -- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires in London in response to Iran's transfer of Ballistic Missiles to Russia.
• Iran Vows 'Proportionate' Response After Sanctions Over Alleged Missile Transfers To Russia RFE/RL 11 Sep 2024 -- Iran has vowed to deliver a "symmetric and proportionate" response after Britain, France, and Germany canceled air services agreements with Tehran and pledged to sanction its flag carrier, Iran Air.
• Pezeshkian In Iraq On First Foreign Trip As Iran's President RFE/RL 11 Sep 2024 -- Iran's new president, Masud Pezeshkian, kicked off a three-day visit to neighboring Iraq on September 11 on what is his first foreign trip since taking office in late July.