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NATO ‘confident’ on Afghan role, some allies reluctant
BRUSSELS: The NATO chief said Wednesday he was confident Washington's allies would step up and boost their role in Afghanistan,...
Obama Calls for Another 30,000 US Troops in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON: It is in America's vital national interests to send another 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan, President Barack Obama said...
Russia eyes new arms markets in Asia-Pacific region
Moscow: Russia is planning to strengthen its positions as a key supplier of weaponry in the Asia-Pacific region by seeking...
Air Force Global Strike Command officials assume ICBM mission
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La: Air Force Global Strike Command officials here assume the Air Force's intercontinental ballistic missile mission...
Latin American Defense Plans Move Forward Despite Recession
NEWTOWN, Conn: Although Latin American country budgets have been cut, defense spending for the most part has not. Despite the...
Russian missile cruiser arrives in Vladivostok
A task force from the Russian Pacific Fleet led by the missile cruiser Varyag has returned to Russia's Far Eastern...
500 Extra British Troops to Deploy to Helmand
The UK will deploy 500 extra troops to Afghanistan, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced today, Monday 30 November 2009....
Obama orders Afghan strategy into force
Washington: President Barack Obama has given fateful orders likely to send thousands more troops to Afghanistan in a political gamble...
Su-30MKI fighter jet crashes in western India
An Indian Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed on Monday near Jaisalmer in the northwestern state of Rajasthan, but both pilots survived,...
Hawkei Passes Blast Test Milestone
Thales Australia's ground-breaking Hawkei Australian Light Protected Vehicle has passed a significant milestone with the successful completion of the first...
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