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The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress December 21,2012, of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar for seven M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) launchers, rocket, missile systems and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $406 million.The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress December 21,2012, of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar for seven M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) launchers, ....
 
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NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen confirmed on Friday, December 21, 2012, that the Syrian government forces were continuing to launch Scud missiles within the last few days. "I can confirm that we have detected the launch of Scud-type missiles. We strongly regret that. I consider it act of a desperate regime approaching collapse," Rasmussen told reporters at NATO headquarters.NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen confirmed on Friday, December 21, 2012, that the Syrian government forces were continuing to launch Scud missiles within the last few days.
 
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The UN Security Council has unanimously approved plans for an African-led military intervention in Mali aimed at reunifying the embattled North African state. The resolution, approved in New York on Thursday, December 20, 2012, afternoon, calls for political reconciliation, elections and the training of the country's security forces before any operation is launched to reclaim Mali's northern areas.The UN Security Council has unanimously approved plans for an African-led military intervention in Mali aimed at reunifying the embattled North African state.
 
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According to a source from the web site of Iran & International News Online, HAMSAYEH, Russia has delivered advanced Iskander missiles (NATO code SS-26 Stone) to Syria, which are now fully operational. According to a source from the web site of Iran & International News Online, HAMSAYEH, Russia has delivered advanced Iskander missiles (NATO code SS-26 Stone) to Syria, which are now fully operational.
 
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A number of short-range ballistic missiles had been launched inside Syria this week, a NATO official said on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. At the same time, United States announced that the forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president, have used Scud missiles against opposition fighters.A number of short-range ballistic missiles Scud had been launched inside Syria this week, a NATO official said on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. At the same time, United States announced that the forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad, ...
 
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NATO ministers of foreign affairs agreed to augment Turkey’s air defence capabilities by deploying Patriot missiles at a meeting in Brussels, Tuesday, December 4, 2012. The situation along NATO’s south-eastern border and the repeated violations of Turkey’s territory raise grave concern, NATO foreign ministers said in a statement.NATO ministers of foreign affairs agreed to augment Turkey’s air defence capabilities by deploying Patriot missiles at a meeting in Brussels, Tuesday, December 4, 2012. The situation along NATO’s south-eastern border ...
 
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government is reported to be considering a request from Saudi Arabia for the supply of several hundred German-made "Boxer" armoured patrol vehicles which are purpose built to help the military combat rebel forces and could be used to crush popular dissent.German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government is reported to be considering a request from Saudi Arabia for the supply of several hundred German-made "Boxer" armoured patrol vehicles which are purpose ...
 
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The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force’s transport ship ’Kunisaki’ left the port of Hiroshima carrying Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile interceptors.The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force’s transport ship ’Kunisaki’ left the port of Hiroshima carrying Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile interceptors. Officials said the ship was headed to Okinawa which is near the area of the North Korea satellite’s trajectory.