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Iran says it will tweak Shahab-3, not develop long-range missiles

December 16, 2003

AFP, Iran's military does not intend to develop long-range ballistic missiles but will instead concentrate on tweaking its existing Shahab-3 medium-range...

French company wins avionics contract from Malaysia for fighter jets

December 16, 2003

AFP, Malaysia has awarded a 533 million ringgit (140 million dollar) contract to France's Thales Optronique SA to supply aviation electronics...

China, Russia pledge to boost military ties

December 16, 2003

AFP, China and Russia pledged on Tuesday to step up military ties, but said the two giant Asian neighbours' close defence...

U.S. SEEKS BASES IN MOROCCO, TUNISIA

December 15, 2003

MENL, WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military has been discussing the prospect of establishing bases in North Africa.A report by the...

SAUDIS AGREE TO EXPAND U.S. DEFENSE TIES

December 15, 2003

MENL, WASHINGTON -- Saudi Arabia is said to have agreed to expand defense and military cooperation with the United States...

Syria set to become more isolated after US sanctions

December 15, 2003

AFP, Damascus was today staring heightened political isolation in the face after US President George W Bush signed into law a...

Afghans Greet Constitution With Hope

December 15, 2003

AP, KABUL, Afghanistan (AP)--Afghans offered solemn prayers and hopeful songs from children Sunday as they kicked off a landmark constitutional convention--a...