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• Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing DoD 11 Dec 2024
• Department of Defense Awards Funding for Five Small, Non-Traditional Businesses to Speed Technologies Into Production DoD 11 Dec 2024 -- The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) selected five small, non-traditional businesses to receive funding that allows them to move mature warfighting technologies into production.
• Dr. Radha Plumb, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing DoD 11 Dec 2024
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III On-Camera, On-the-Record Engagement With Traveling Press at Yokota Air Base, Japan DoD 11 Dec 2024
• CDAO and DIU Launch New Effort Focused on Accelerating DOD Adoption of AI Capabilities DoD 11 Dec 2024 -- Today, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) in partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced the formation of a new AI Rapid Capabilities Cell (AI RCC) focused on accelerating DoD adoption of next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) such as Generative AI (GenAI).
• DOD Dealing With Climate Change as a Security Concern for Africans DoD News 11 Dec 2024 -- Combating climate change is a priority to the nations of Africa, and U.S. officials are listening and responding to those concerns, said Maureen Farrell, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for African affairs at the Defense Writers Group, yesterday.
• Hicks Discusses Future Character of Warfare in London Keynote Address DoD News 11 Dec 2024 -- The United States' capacity for innovation and its strong ties with like-minded partners will continue to serve as key advantages as warfare evolves, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said yesterday.
• Maxwell AFB activates 24th Helicopter Squadron US Air Force 11 Dec 2024 -- Maxwell Air Force Base marked a historic moment Dec. 6, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron.
• Department of the Air Force releases installation re-optimization plan to enable capabilities for Great Power Competition US Air Force 11 Dec 2024 -- The Department of the Air Force released its Installation Infrastructure Action Plan today to adapt its installations to the challenges of Great Power Competition.
• The USS Green Bay Arrives in San Diego after a Decade in Japan US Navy 11 Dec 2024 -- The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrived Dec. 9 in its new homeport of San Diego from Sasebo, Japan.
• Sling Stone enhances warfighter capabilities, defense of Guam US Navy 11 Dec 2024 -- U.S. Indo-Pacific Command conducted a capabilities exercise named Sling Stone Dec. 4 to 10 to enhance warfighter capabilities and rehearse defense of the homeland operations parallel to the Missile Defense Agency's Flight Experiment Mission-02 on Guam.
• USNS Patuxent Returns Home in Time for Christmas US Navy 11 Dec 2024 -- Military Sealift Command's (MSC) Combat Logistics Force (CLF) fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 10, 2024, after completing a 10-month deployment in U.S. European Command's area of responsibility.
• U.S Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Robert F. Kennedy US Navy 11 Dec 2024 -- John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208) delivered to the Navy on Dec. 10.
• U.S. Navy SEALs Train with Indian MARCOS During Exercise SANGAM 2024 US Navy 11 Dec 2024 -- U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators and Indian Navy Marine Commando (MARCOS) members completed a Joint Combined Exchange Training during Exercise SANGAM 2024 in Goa, India on Nov. 23, 2024.
• California Energy Commission Grants $50 Million In Critical Funding for Long-Duration Energy Storage Projects at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Naval Base San Diego US Navy Press Release 11 Dec 2024 -- The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved two grants totaling $50 Million for Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) projects at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Naval Base San Diego at a meeting in San Francisco, Dec. 11.
• SECNAV Attends 2024 USNI Defense Forum Washington Conference US Navy Press Release 11 Dec 2024 -- Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro gave remarks at the 2024 U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) Defense Forum, Dec. 11, 2024.
• U.S. Navy Optimizes Basic Military Training Program to 9 Weeks US Navy Press Release 11 Dec 2024 -- The U.S. Navy has announced an optimization of its Basic Military Training (BMT) program, reducing the training schedule from 10 weeks to nine weeks effective January 2025.
• Louisiana Guard conducts disaster response training Army News 11 Dec 2024 -- The Louisiana National Guard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package conducted a training exercise in Georgia culminating in a National Guard Bureau evaluation Dec. 1-7, 2024.
• Missile Defense Agency Conducts Successful Missile Intercept From Guam DoD News 11 Dec 2024 -- The Missile Defense Agency, on Tuesday, conducted a live intercept of a ballistic missile target from Guam, the Pentagon has announced.
• STARCOM highlights Guardian development at Spacepower Conference United States Space Force 11 Dec 2024 -- At this week's second annual Space Force Association Spacepower Conference held in Orlando, Maj. Gen. Timothy Sejba, commander of Space Training and Readiness Command, spoke about the command's role in cultivating Guardian culture and discussed the initiatives that STARCOM leads to enhance Guardian development and education.
• ACSO Air Marshal Godfrey highlights three key lines of effort as future of space superiority United States Space Force 11 Dec 2024 -- The Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships, Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, delivered his key insights into the future of his role and strategies in place to strengthen the Space Force during the Space Force Association's 2024 Spacepower Conference in Orlando, Dec. 10.
• Over 70 companies chosen to join NATO's 2025 accelerator programme for defence innovation NATO 11 Dec 2024 -- On Wednesday (11 December 2024), NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) announced a new cohort of innovative companies that will join its accelerator programme in January 2025.
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Pedro Sánchez Discussed the Strengthening of Ukraine's Air Defense President of Ukraine 11 Dec 2024
• Resupply missions underway for icy continent Australia DOD 11 Dec 2024 -- Defence has delivered much-needed supplies to help scientists in Antarctica discover the secrets behind prehistoric climate change.
• Tomahawk missile a game-changer for Navy Australia DOD 11 Dec 2024 -- Australia has become only the third country in the world to acquire and fire a Tomahawk cruise missile.
• STEEL CUTTING OF SECOND FLEET SUPPORT SHIP FOR INDIAN NAVY AT KATTUPALLI India PIB 11 Dec 2024 -- 'Steel Cutting' ceremony of second of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on 11 Dec 24, in presence of RAdm Vishal Bishnoi, Assistant Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition and senior officials from Indian Navy, HSL and M/s L&T
• NEPALI ARMY CHIEF GENERAL ASHOK RAJ SIGDEL MARKS DAY TWO OF HIS OFFICIAL VISIT TO INDIA WITH KEY ENGAGEMENTS AND DISCUSSIONS India PIB 11 Dec 2024 -- Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, on his official visit to India, marked the day filled with high-level engagements and interactions
• Declaration between the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on protecting the airspace of the Slovak Republic Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 11 Dec 2024 -- On December 11, 2024, the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic Jana Černochová and her Slovak counterpart Robert Kaliňák signed a bilateral Declaration on the Joint Commitment to Protect the Airspace of the Slovak Republic.
• New Hook-lift Vehicles Added to Military Vehicle Fleet Estonia CDI 11 Dec 2024 -- New hook-lift vehicles are being added to the military vehicle fleet, which will enhance the logistical operations of units and increase their tactical readiness. Scania G360 and Scania G410 models are capable of handling various containers and cargo platforms using a hook-lift system.
• Finland to receive EUR 50 million in additional funding to strengthen surveillance at eastern border Finnish Government 11 Dec 2024 -- Finland will receive EUR 50 million in additional funding from the European Commission to strengthen surveillance at the eastern border through the EU Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (BMVI).
• Finland to strengthen preparedness against CBRNE threats Finnish MoD 11 Dec 2024 -- Today, the Ministry of Defence published Finland's updated cross-administrative CBRNE Strategy.
• British Army successfully tests new drone-destroying laser UK MOD 11 Dec 2024 -- First ever UK high-energy laser weapon system mounted on an armoured vehicle at a UK trials range.
• Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties UK MOD 10 Dec 2024 -- Defence Minister Lord Coaker visits Chile and Brazil for talks with counterparts and industry as the UK strengthens relations with partners around the world.
• L. Kasčiūnas and Minister of Defence of Luxembourg agree that capabilities of NATO's eastern flank need to be strengthened Lithuania MND 11 Dec 2024 -- On December 11 acting Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas met with Minister of Defence of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Yuriko Backes visiting her military personnel in Lithuania.
• A look at the Defence news 2 – 8 December Netherlands Ministry of Defence 11 Dec 2024
• Operation Resolution New Zealand Defence Force 11 Dec 2024
• PH-US-Japan maritime talks flag 'unlawful' Chinese behavior in SCS Philippine News Agency 11 Dec 2024 -- The Philippines, United States and Japan raised "serious concerns" over China's repeated blocking and harassment of Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea during their inaugural trilateral maritime talks in Japan.
• Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink's Participation in the Second Trilateral Indo-Pacific Dialogue with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2024
• Notice to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption The White House 11 Dec 2024
• Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption The White House 11 Dec 2024
• Memorandum on the Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Sections 1352 and 1353 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 The White House 11 Dec 2024
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein The White House 11 Dec 2024
• United States Congratulates Austria on Becoming the 50th Signatory of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2024 -- Austria became the 50th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters this afternoon.
• United States Welcomes Panama's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2024 -- Panama became the 49th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters this morning.

Defense Industry

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Other Conflicts

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

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Remarks by Phillipe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA at the Doha Mediation Forum UNRWA 11 Dec 2024
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz DoD 11 Dec 2024
• PM meeting with UNRWA Commissioner: 11 December 2024 Gov.UK 11 Dec 2024 -- The Prime Minister met UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini.
• We intend to vote in favour of these resolutions backing UNRWA and a ceasefire in Gaza: UK statement in the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 11 Dec 2024 -- UK statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, in the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Gaza and UNRWA.

Other Conflicts

• PH Navy undeterred by China's 'grey zone' tactics in WPS Philippine News Agency 11 Dec 2024 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) said it is unfazed by China's continued use of "grey zone" tactics and continues to perform its mandate in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a ranking naval official said on Wednesday.
• The Horrors Of Syria's 'Human Slaughterhouse' Spill Into Public View RFE/RL 11 Dec 2024 -- Some shuffled out of the Syrian prison's gray concrete corridors like zombies rising from a graveyard. Some sobbed as they reunited with long-unseen relatives. Some exulted, crying at newfound freedom from an institution whose brutality earned it the moniker "the human slaughterhouse."
• Iranian Leader Blames Assad's Downfall On U.S., Israel, And Turkey RFE/RL 11 Dec 2024 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in his first public comments since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted, accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the rebel uprising that toppled the regime over the weekend.
• Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria UN News 11 Dec 2024 -- Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN is "totally committed" to supporting a smooth transition of power in Syria through an inclusive political process that guarantees full respect of minority rights.
• Afghan Taliban Minister Killed In Kabul Blast RFE/RL 11 Dec 2024 -- Khalil Haqqani, the refugee minister in Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration, has been killed in an explosion in the capital, Kabul, two sources from inside the government told RFE/RL's Radio Azadi on December 11.
• Taliban Bans Women from Receiving Medical Training US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2024 -- The United States strongly condemns the Taliban's recent decision to suspend medical education for women.
• United Nations Officials Urge Unified Action to End Yemen Conflict amid Escalating Regional Tensions, Growing Humanitarian Crisis UN Security Council 11 Dec 2024 -- Despite escalating tensions in the region and continued fighting in Yemen, a political solution for peace in the country is still possible but requires the Security Council's unity and decisive action, a senior United Nations official told the 15‑member organ today.
• Diplomatic engagement still the key to peace in Yemen: UN envoy UN News 11 Dec 2024 -- Peace is possible in Yemen, and continued support from the international community is essential to achieve it, the UN Special Envoy for the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.
• We call for the immediate release of UN aid workers in Yemen: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 11 Dec 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
• Marcos admin to fulfill all peace obligations – Galvez Philippine News Agency 11 Dec 2024 -- Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Wednesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s administration will continue to fulfill all its obligations in the country's peace process.
• Purpose of Sudan Sanctions Regime 'Is to Bring Peace to Darfur', Committee Chair Tells Security Council UN Security Council 11 Dec 2024 -- Two individuals who violated peace and security in Sudan were subjected to targeted sanctions during the reporting period, the head of the subsidiary body concerning that country told the Security Council today, as Khartoum's representative called on the 15-member organ to adopt meaningful measures that go beyond "mere meetings", to counter external sponsorship of the Rapid Support Forces, which is causing grave civilian suffering in his country.
• Haiti's Delegate Urges Strengthened Arms Embargo as Security Council Receives Briefing by Sanctions Regime UN Security Council 11 Dec 2024 -- The Security Council today received a briefing on its sanctions regime for Haiti and heard a call for stronger measures from the country's representative, who reported a surge in homicides and a tripling of kidnappings this year amid arms embargo violations.
• "We have taken the first step towards a fresh start between Somalia and Ethiopia" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 11 Dec 2024 -- Speaking at a joint press conference with President Mohamud of Somalia and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, President Erdoğan said: "We have reached an important stage in the Ankara Process, which we launched about eight months ago as a result of the confidence that Somalia and Ethiopia have placed in our country. By overcoming certain resentments and misunderstandings together, we have taken the first step towards a fresh start between Somalia and Ethiopia based on peace and cooperation."

News Reports

• Colombian National Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Kidnap and Assault U.S. Army Soldiers in Colombia US Dept. of Justice 11 Dec 2024 -- A Colombian national pleaded guilty today to his role in kidnapping and assaulting two members of the U.S. military who were on temporary duty in Bogotá, Colombia.
• Money laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL publishes progress reports on Croatia, Georgia and Monaco Council of Europe 11 Dec 2024 -- The Council of Europe Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) has published follow-up reports on Croatia, Monaco and Georgia assessing their compliance with the 40 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.
• TD Bank Insider Arrested and Charged with Facilitating Money Laundering US Dept. of Justice 11 Dec 2024 -- A former Florida-based employee of TD Bank N.A. was arrested and charged by criminal complaint yesterday for facilitating money laundering to Colombia through the financial institution.
• Introductory Remarks: The Future of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2024
• Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Global Illicit Drug Trade The White House 11 Dec 2024
• Press Release: Notice to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Global Illicit Drug Trade The White House 11 Dec 2024
• Advanced Research Workshop on Undersea Communications Cables and Crisis Management Government of Iceland 11 Dec 2024 -- The Department of Defence in Ireland and the Directorate for Defence of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Iceland jointly hosted an Advanced Research Workshop on Undersea Communications Cables and Crisis Management on 3-5 December.
• AI Journey international conference President of Russia 11 Dec 2024 -- The President took part in AI Journey, an annual international conference on artificial intelligence and machine learning taking place in Moscow from December 11 to 13.
• Telephone conversation with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev President of Russia 11 Dec 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
• Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban President of Russia 11 Dec 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban at the Hungarian side's initiative.
• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, December 11, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Dec 2024
• Manager of U.S. Freight Forwarding Company Indicted for Circumventing Export Controls US Dept. of Justice 11 Dec 2024 -- A 12-count indictment was unsealed yesterday charging Natalya Ivanovna Mazulina, of Federal Way, Washington, also known as "Natasha Mazulina," for her alleged involvement in a scheme to circumvent U.S. export laws and sanctions on Russia.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on December 11, 2024 PRC MofA 11 Dec 2024
• China In Eurasia Briefing: What The Fall Of Assad Means For Beijing RFE/RL 11 Dec 2024
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Dec 2024
• Belarus: Fourth meeting of the Consultative Group with democratic forces and civil society held in Brussels European External Action Service (EEAS) 11 Dec 2024 -- The 4th meeting of the Consultative Group between the European Union and Belarusian democratic forces and civil society took place on 11 December, in Brussels. The meeting presented the opportunity to reaffirm the EU's support to the brave Belarusian democratic forces in their quest for a democratic, independent, and sovereign v

• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: BHARTIYA ANTRIKSH SPACE STATION India PIB 11 Dec 2024 -- The vision for space in the Amrit kaal envisages including other things, establishing an operational BharatiyaAntariksh Station (BAS) by 2035 and Indian Crewed Lunar Mission by 2040
• Nicaragua: Enforced disappearances and arbitrary detentions still used to silence opposition and critics and must end, say UN experts OHCHR 11 Dec 2024 -- UN experts* today called on Nicaraguan authorities to release people detained for their criticism of the deteriorating human rights situation in the country, and immediately inform their families and legal counsel of their fate and whereabouts.
• 'Escalating Crackdown' In Azerbaijan Draws U.S. Criticism RFE/RL 11 Dec 2024 -- The United States has demanded that the government of Azerbaijan immediately release a group of detained human rights activists, journalists, and civil society figures being held in what is seen as an "escalating crackdown" on civil society and press freedom in Azerbaijan.
• Escalating Crackdown on Azerbaijani Civil Society and Media US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2024 -- The United States calls on the Government of Azerbaijan to free immediately Rufat Safarov, Sevinj Vagifgizi, Azer Gasimli, Farid Mehralizada, Bakhtiyar Hajiyev, Gubad Ibadoghlu, recently detained associates of independent outlet Meydan TV, and many others arrested for their work on human rights.
• Macron Urges Georgian Dream's Ivanishvili To Address Democratic Backsliding RFE/RL 11 Dec 2024 -- French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Bidzina Ivanishvili, the powerful billionaire behind the ruling Georgian Dream party, to express his urgent concerns over the deteriorating state of democracy in the country.
• "In both the Gaza atrocities and the Syrian crisis, we have never left our brothers and sisters alone" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 11 Dec 2024 -- Delivering remarks at the Human Rights Day Event, President Erdoğan said: "Wherever there is an innocent or an oppressed person, we have defended their rights. We have not applauded the oppression. Rather, we have stood for justice, even at the cost of paying the price when necessary. In both the Gaza atrocities and the Syrian crisis, we have never left our brothers and sisters alone."
• Romania's Western-Leaning Parties Join Forces To Keep Far Right Out RFE/RL 11 Dec 2024 -- Romania's four pro-Western parties have agreed on forming a parliamentary majority to prevent far-right groups from joining the government amid political turmoil prompted by revelations about Russia's malign influence that led to the annulment of the first round of presidential elections won by a Moscow-friendly outsider.