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Liberia has received another boost in the rebuilding efforts of a new national army with a donation of equipment valued US$4 million by the Government of the People's Republic of China. Liberia has received another boost in the rebuilding efforts of a new national army with a donation of equipment valued US$4 million by the Government of the People's Republic of China.
 
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According South Korean Defense Ministry, North Korea has launched four Scud medium-range ballistic missiles into the sea of its eastern coast Thursday, February 27, 2014. The missiles were fired just days after the start of annual joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States that North Korea opposes. According South Korean Defense Ministry, North Korea has launched four Scud medium-range ballistic missiles into the sea of its eastern coast Thursday, February 27, 2014. The missiles were fired just days after ...
 
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered military exercises along the Ukrainian border involving 150,000 troops. Ukraine are raising concerns that Moscow may be putting troops in position to move across the border. Russia has repeatedly expressed concern for the safety of Russian citizens in Ukraine, using language similar to statements that preceded its invasion of Georgia in 2008. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered military exercises along the Ukrainian border involving 150,000 troops. Ukraine are raising concerns that Moscow may be putting troops in position to move across the border.
 
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Thursday, 27 February 2014, Latvian Defense Minister Raimonds Vejonis (Greens/Farmers) met with British Defense Ministry State Secretary Philip Hammond, during which the two sides signed a protocol for cooperation in a project aimed at mechanizing Latvia's infantry brigade, LETA was informed by Defense Ministry spokesman Kaspars Galkins. Latvian Defense Minister Raimonds Vejonis met with British Defense Ministry State Secretary Philip Hammond, during which the two sides signed a protocol for cooperation in a project aimed at mechanizing Latvia's infantry brigade.
 
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According to a Chinese newspaper report the Russian-made Pantsir-S1 air defense system is in service with the Vietnamese army. A picture releases on the Chinese newspaper website shows a Pantsir-S1 somewhere in Vietnam. According to a Chinese newspaper report the Russian-made Pantsir-S1 air defense system is in service with the Vietnamese army. A picture releases on the Chinese newspaper website shows a Pantsir-S1 somewhere in Vietnam.
 
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For a second time in less than few days, Indian Army successfully test-fired the Indian-made Akash medium range, surface-to-air missile, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha on Monday, February 24, 2014. For a second time in less than few days, Indian Army successfully test-fired the Indian-made Akash medium range, surface-to-air missile, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha on Monday, February 24, 2014.
 
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The United States Marine Corps is experimenting with a new unmanned ground vehicle that can patrol installations and detect intruders or potential enemy forces nearly a mile away. The Mobile Detection Assessment Response System, or MDARS, was used in late January to successfully secure an air base during the latest Integrated Training Exercise. The United States Marine Corps is experimenting with a new unmanned ground vehicle that can patrol installations and detect intruders or potential enemy forces nearly a mile away. The Mobile Detection Assessment ....
 
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The 4x4 light tactical vehicle B80VJ designed and manufactured by the Chinese Company Beijing Auto could be the future standard jeep of the Chinese Armed Forces. The vehicle is based on the civilian version which is called B80V. The 4x4 light tactical vehicle B80VJ designed and manufactured by the Chinese Company Beijing Auto could be the future standard jeep of the Chinese Armed Forces. The vehicle is based on the civilian version which is called B80V.
 
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The successful test-firing of the Indian-made Akash surface-to-air missile (SAM) in Odisha on Friday, February 21, 2014, has DRDO brimming with confidence that it would be quickly inducted into the Indian Army. The successful test-firing of the Indian-made Akash surface-to-air missile (SAM) in Odisha on Friday, February 21, 2014, has DRDO brimming with confidence that it would be quickly inducted into the Indian Army.
 
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Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense Industry and ROKETSAN company of Turkey will sign a final document on the joint production of missiles at an Azerbaijani facility, said Turkey's Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM). Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense Industry and ROKETSAN company of Turkey will sign a final document on the joint production of missiles at an Azerbaijani facility, said Turkey's Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM).
 
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India test-fired Friday, February 21, 2014, the indigenously developed surface-to-air Akash missile from the Integrated Test Range launch complex at Chandipur near Balasore in Odisha. DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation) of India officials described the Akash launch on Friday as “highly successful” and said it was a user-trial done by the Army. India test-fired Friday, February 21, 2014, the indigenously developed surface-to-air Akash missile from the Integrated Test Range launch complex at Chandipur near Balasore in Odisha. DRDO of India officials described the Akash launch ...
 
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The Russian military will adopt domestically designed “Ratnik future soldier” gear this summer, the Defense Ministry said Thursday, February 20, 2014. The "Ratnik" battle suit is thus a result of the implementation of advanced scientific and technological ideas, innovative solutions and the use of state-of-the-art materials. The Russian military will adopt domestically designed “Ratnik future soldier” gear this summer, the Defense Ministry said Thursday, February 20, 2014. The "Ratnik" battle suit is thus a result of the implementation of advanced ...
 
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The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is expected to report soon to the Security Council on the outlines of a future UN peacekeeping operation with a robust mandate to protect civilians and promote stability in Central African Republic. The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is expected to report soon to the Security Council on the outlines of a future UN peacekeeping operation with a robust mandate to protect civilians and promote stability in Central African Republic.
 
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The Q-Warrior™- the latest iteration of our helmet-mounted display technology, looks like a pilot's head-up display but has been specially designed for the soldier who needs unique capabilities, such as identifying hostile and non-hostile forces, as well as co-ordinating small unit actions. The Q-Warrior™- the latest iteration of our helmet-mounted display technology, looks like a pilot's head-up display but has been specially designed for the soldier who needs unique capabilities, such as identifying hostile ...
 
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DSA 2014 which marks the 14th show in the mega showcase of leading edge defence and security technology, is on track for another spectacular showing from April 14-17 as the premier platform for players in the defence and security industry DSA 2014 which marks the 14th show in the mega showcase of leading edge defence and security technology, is on track for another spectacular showing from April 14-17 as the premier platform for players in the defence and security industry.
 
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According to the French Ministry of Defense, the French Army could buy British-made Thales tactical UAVs Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Watchkeeper depending of the purchase of Nexter VBCI 8x8 armoured infantry fighting vehicles by the British government. According to the French Ministry of Defense, the French Army could buy British-made Thales tactical UAVs Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Watchkeeper depending of the purchase of Nexter VBCI 8x8 armoured ...
 
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The Obama administration, frustrated by the stalled Syria talks, plans to revisit military options ranging from expanding efforts to train and equip moderate rebels to setting up no-fly zones, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, February 18, 2014. The Obama administration, frustrated by the stalled Syria talks, plans to revisit military options ranging from expanding efforts to train and equip moderate rebels to setting up no-fly zones, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, February 18, 2014.
 
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During a press conference in Moscow with the Ministry of Defense, the Russian defense industry unveils new technology of weapons in the field of artillery. One of the new artillery systems was the 2S35 "Coalition SV", a modernized version of the 2S19 MSTA-S. During a press conference in Moscow with the Ministry of Defense, the Russian defense industry unveils new technology of weapons in the field of artillery. One of the new artillery systems was the 2S35 "Coalition SV", ...
 
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China has recently developed a more advanced DF-25 medium-range ballistic missile based on the existing DF-21. The development follows India's unveiling of its Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile, reports the Qingdao News website. China has recently developed a more advanced DF-25 medium-range ballistic missile based on the existing DF-21. The development follows India's unveiling of its Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile, reports the Qingdao News website.
 
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The Obama administration is making contingency plans to use air bases in Central Asia to conduct drone missile attacks in northwest Pakistan in case the White House is forced to withdraw all U.S. forces from Afghanistan at the end of this year, according to U.S. officials. The Obama administration is making contingency plans to use air bases in Central Asia to conduct drone missile attacks in northwest Pakistan in case the White House is forced to withdraw all U.S. forces from Afghanistan ...
 
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Egypt has reached an initial agreement on how to implement a new Russian arms delivery deal worth over $3 billion, Vedomosti newspaper reported Friday, February 14, 2014. Egyptian Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday in Moscow to finalize the arms deal, the newspaper reported. Egypt has reached an initial agreement on how to implement a new Russian arms delivery deal worth over $3 billion, Vedomosti newspaper reported Friday, February 14, 2014. Egyptian Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with ....
 
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According a report from the "The Wall Street Journal", Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide Syrian rebels with weapons able to destroy modern main battle tanks and fighter aircraft. The U.S. has long opposed arming rebels with antiaircraft missiles for fear they could fall into the hands of extremists who might use them against the West or commercial airlines. According a report from the "The Wall Street Journal", Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide Syrian rebels with weapons able to destroy modern main battle tanks and fighter aircraft. The U.S. has long opposed arming rebels ...
 
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Azerbaijan is purchasing UMTAS and OMTAS anti-tank missile complexes from Turkey.In January 2014, the Azerbaijan Press Agency APA, reports quoting military sources that these missiles are currently tested by Azerbaijani servicemen. Azerbaijan is purchasing UMTAS and OMTAS anti-tank missile complexes from Turkey.In January 2014, the Azerbaijan Press Agency APA, reports quoting military sources that these missiles are currently tested by Azerbaijani servicemen.
 
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Iran's top air defense commander announced on Saturday, February 15, 2014, that the country would launch Bavar (Belief) 373 missile defense system - the Iranian version of the sophisticated S-300 long-range air-defense missile shield - in the next two years. Iran's top air defense commander announced on Saturday, February 15, 2014, that the country would launch Bavar (Belief) 373 missile defense system - the Iranian version of the S-300 air-defense missile system by 2015.