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Greece negotiates the purchase of weapons with Russia and France, but does not plan to sign contracts in 2011 because of the economic crisis situation in the country, announced this Friday January 28, 2011, the first Greek vice-minister of Defense. Greece negotiates the purchase of weapons with Russia and France, but does not plan to sign contracts in 2011 because of the economic crisis situation in the country, announced this Friday January 28, 2011, the first Greek vice-minister of Defense.
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In Egypt, the authorities are apparently ramping up their scare tactics, with military fighter planes and helicopters buzzing over the heads of anti-government protesters gathered in Tahrir Square, this Sunday January 30, 2011. At the same time, M1 Abrams are deployed in the streets of Cairo. In Egypt, the authorities are apparently ramping up their scare tactics, with military fighter planes and helicopters buzzing over the heads of anti-government protesters gathered in Tahrir Square, this Sunday January 30, 2011. At the same time, M1 Abrams are deployed in the streets of Cairo.
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India would be testing various new missile systems, including strategic ones such as the Agni-5, developed for the three Indian defence services, through 2011. The tests will begin in February, according to Dr VK Saraswat, scientific advisor to the defence minister and DRDO chief.India would be testing various new missile systems, including strategic ones such as the Agni-5, developed for the three Indian defence services, through 2011. The tests will begin in February, according to Dr VK Saraswat, scientific advisor to the defence minister and DRDO chief.
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Russia put in exploitation a new alert radar against missiles at Kaliningrad (western) and builds another one in Irkoutsk (Siberia), announced this January 27th, 2011 in Moscow the commander of the Russian space Troops, Oleg Ostapenko.Russia put in exploitation a new alert radar against missiles at Kaliningrad (western) and builds another one in Irkoutsk (Siberia), announced this January 27th, 2011 in Moscow the commander of the Russian space Troops, Oleg Ostapenko.
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Russia tests now new elements of its new anti-missile defense system, announced this Thursday, January 27, 2011, in Moscow the commander of the Russian space Troops Oleg Ostapenko.Russia tests now new elements of its new anti-missile defense system, announced this Thursday, January 27, 2011, in Moscow the commander of the Russian space Troops Oleg Ostapenko.
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Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Ataollah Salehi announced on Wednesday that Iran is prepared to carry out a comprehensive air defense plan to protect the country's entire airspace. Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Ataollah Salehi announced on Wednesday that Iran is prepared to carry out a comprehensive air defense plan to protect the country's entire airspace.
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The Israeli Army Engineering Corps prepares for 2011 with new equipment and weapons including upgraded rockets, Barrett M82 rifles, etc. and new training techniques for reserve soldiers.The Israeli Army Engineering Corps prepares for 2011 with new equipment and weapons including upgraded rockets, Barrett M82 rifles, etc. and new training techniques for reserve soldiers.
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Iran announced on Wednesday January 19, 2011, that it has successfully tested an optimized version of mid-range hawk anti-aircraft missiles in an area close to a nuclear facility. Iran announced on Wednesday January 19, 2011, that it has successfully tested an optimized version of mid-range hawk anti-aircraft missiles in an area close to a nuclear facility.
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The Canadian army has restricted the use of almost 300 trucks LUVW because of safety concerns that their turrets could come loose. Canadian Forces is now in the process of fixing the problems on the vehicle, known in the military as the Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled LUVW G-Wagon Mercedes. The Canadian army has restricted the use of almost 300 trucks LUVW because of safety concerns that their turrets could come loose. Canadian Forces is now in the process of fixing the problems on the vehicle, known in the military as the Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled LUVW G-Wagon Mercedes.
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Belgian company FN Herstal has signed a contract for 100 million euros with the French Army to provide 10,881 MAG machine guns over 8 years, reports the Belgian newspaper La Meuse.Belgian company FN Herstal has signed a contract for 100 million euros with the French Army to provide 10,881 MAG machine guns over 8 years, reports the Belgian newspaper La Meuse.
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By the second week of 2011, more than 20 rockets, missiles and mortar shells have been fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel’s southern communities.On Saturday night (Jan. 8), 3 Qassam rockets were fired from the Gaza StripBy the second week of 2011, more than 20 rockets, missiles and mortar shells have been fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel’s southern communities.On Saturday night (Jan. 8), 3 Qassam rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip
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Worried about North Korean belligerence and an increasingly aggressive China, Japan's military wants to cooperate in unprecedented ways with the United States and is even considering putting its military in the line of fire in areas outside Japan, Japanese defense officials said January 13, 2010.Worried about North Korean belligerence and an increasingly aggressive China, Japan's military wants to cooperate in unprecedented ways with the United States and is even considering putting its military in the line of fire in areas outside Japan, Japanese defense officials said January 13, 2010.
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K-21 armored vehicles will return to military use in April after defects that sank two of them in 2009 and last year were fixed, an official at the military acquisition agency said January 13, 2010.K-21 armored vehicles will return to military use in April after defects that sank two of them in 2009 and last year were fixed, an official at the military acquisition agency said January 13, 2010.
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Italian Company Iveco Defence Vehicles with the French company Soframe - a subsidiary of the Alsatian Lohr Group - has been awarded a contract to supply multi-purpose military vehicles to the French armed forces.Italian Company Iveco Defence Vehicles with the French company Soframe - a subsidiary of the Alsatian Lohr Group - has been awarded a contract to supply multi-purpose military vehicles to the French armed forces.
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The British Army is set to lose its ability to fight large scale tanks battles under radical plans being drawn up to slash its fleet of armoured vehicles. The fleet of British army Challenger 2 main battle tanks could be reduced by 400 to 50 units.The British Army is set to lose its ability to fight large scale tanks battles under radical plans being drawn up to slash its fleet of armoured vehicles. The fleet of British army Challenger 2 main battle tanks could be reduced by 400 to 50 units.
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BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated a prototype device that will serve as an effective non-lethal deterrent against pirate attacks on commercial vessels such as oil tankers and container ships.BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated a prototype device that will serve as an effective non-lethal deterrent against pirate attacks on commercial vessels such as oil tankers and container ships.
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Switzerland's conscription army is facing an uncertain future, amid calls for compulsory military service to be abolished, and political pressure to keep defence costs down. Switzerland's conscription army is facing an uncertain future, amid calls for compulsory military service to be abolished, and political pressure to keep defence costs down.
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According to Ukrainian mass media, Azerbaijan is interested in purchasing T-84 Oplot tank and the Defense Ministry of Ukraine has long been holding negotiations on this issue. According to Ukrainian mass media, Azerbaijan is interested in purchasing T-84 Oplot tank and the Defense Ministry of Ukraine has long been holding negotiations on this issue.
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Renault Trucks Defense has signed two contracts with PT PINDAD (Persero) to supply vehicles type Sherpa light Scout and powerpacks kits fitted on the Panser, for the needs of Indonesian Armed Forces.Renault Trucks Defense has signed two contracts with PT PINDAD (Persero) to supply vehicles type Sherpa light Scout and powerpacks kits fitted on the Panser, for the needs of Indonesian Armed Forces.
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Russia plans to sell for 10 billion dollars of armament this year, which will enable him to preserve the second place at the world top 10 of the exporting countries of armament, announced this January 7, 2010, to RIA Novosti the director of the Center of analysis of the world commerce of armament Igor Korotchenko.Russia plans to sell for 10 billion dollars of armament this year, which will enable him to preserve the second place at the world top 10 of the exporting countries of armament, announced this January 7, 2010, to RIA Novosti the director of the Center of analysis of the world commerce of armament Igor Korotchenko.
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The Russian Defence Industry will produce a new wheeled armored vehicle of the category of MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush protected vehicle), the SPM-3 Bear. At the moment, the SPM-3 "Bear" passed the first stage of the production test.The Russian Defence Industry will produce a new wheeled armored vehicle of the category of MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush protected vehicle), the SPM-3 Bear. At the moment, the SPM-3 "Bear" passed the first stage of the production test.
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Defense Secretary Robert Gates was "poised to cancel" the EFV Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle program early Jan. 6, when defense officials said he would announce new budget cuts amid heavy political pressure to reduce the Pentagon's budget, The New York Times reported. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was "poised to cancel" the EFV Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle program early Jan. 6, when defense officials said he would announce new budget cuts amid heavy political pressure to reduce the Pentagon's budget, The New York Times reported.
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Iran's Defense Ministry on Monday January 03, 2011, supplied a number of newly developed anti-ship coastal cruise missile systems to the country's Navy as part of the country's broader plan for enhancing its defense capabilities. Iran's Defense Ministry on Monday January 03, 2011, supplied a number of newly developed anti-ship coastal cruise missile systems to the country's Navy as part of the country's broader plan for enhancing its defense capabilities.
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The Russian strategic ballistic Troops will carry out ten firings of intercontinental missiles in 2011, announced this January 3rd, 2011, in Moscow a spokesperson of the Russian ministry of Defense, Vadim Koval.The Russian strategic ballistic Troops will carry out ten firings of intercontinental missiles in 2011, announced this January 3rd, 2011, in Moscow a spokesperson of the Russian ministry of Defense, Vadim Koval.
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Iranian military forces have shot down several spy planes of foreign forces, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday, adding that two of these planes have been shot down over the Persian Gulf. Iranian military forces have shot down several spy planes of foreign forces, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday, adding that two of these planes have been shot down over the Persian Gulf.