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Russia's Almaz-Antei conglomerate will receive a government loan to build two new production facilities to expand the export of missile defense systems, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said on 29 december 2010. Russia's Almaz-Antei conglomerate will receive a government loan to build two new production facilities to expand the export of missile defense systems, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said on 29 december 2010.
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Following an new attack against the United Nations Forces in Ivory Coast this December 29th, 2010, the tension continues to grow. The partisans of Laurent Gbagbo the incumbent President incite to attack the HQ of Alassane Ouattara, a luxury hotel protected by the UN mission soldiers.Following an new attack against the United Nations Forces in Ivory Coast this December 29th, 2010, the tension continues to grow. The partisans of Laurent Gbagbo the incumbent President incite to attack the HQ of Alassane Ouattara, a luxury hotel protected by the UN mission soldiers.
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China's Defense Minister, General Liang Guanglie said on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, that China will continue to push forward military and defense modernization. China will continue to push forward its defense and military modernization to ensure peace and development, said Liang Guanglie.China's Defense Minister, General Liang Guanglie said on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, that China will continue to push forward military and defense modernization. China will continue to push forward its defense and military modernization to ensure peace and development, said Liang Guanglie.
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A senior Iranian commander on December 26, 2010, announced that the country has equipped its Army's Ground Force with new rapid reaction tanks and light armored vehicles. A senior Iranian commander on December 26, 2010, announced that the country has equipped its Army's Ground Force with new rapid reaction tanks and light armored vehicles.
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Afghanistan's First Vice-President Mohammad Fahim Khan reiterated Iran's unique role in the establishment of security and stability in his country and the region, and stressed the need for the further bolstering of defense cooperation between Tehran and Kabul. Afghanistan's First Vice-President Mohammad Fahim Khan reiterated Iran's unique role in the establishment of security and stability in his country and the region, and stressed the need for the further bolstering of defense cooperation between Tehran and Kabul.
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Qatar's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyah underlined his country's willingness to boost mutual cooperation with Iran in defense fields. Speaking at a meeting with General Alireza Nasseri, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps naval forces, in Doha.Qatar's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyah underlined his country's willingness to boost mutual cooperation with Iran in defense fields. Speaking at a meeting with General Alireza Nasseri, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps naval forces, in Doha.
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Swedish MBT122B Evolution has already been recognized as one of the best protected main battle tanks in the world. Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) in Sweden, IBD Deisenroth Engineering succeeded in the development of a further improved protection dedicated to the tank.Swedish MBT122B Evolution has already been recognized as one of the best protected main battle tanks in the world. Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) in Sweden, IBD Deisenroth Engineering succeeded in the development of a further improved protection dedicated to the tank.
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South Korea begins a series of live-fire military exercises on an unprecedented scale near the heavily armed land border with the North. Hundreds of troops, tanks, helicopters and jet fighters are gathering some 20km (12 miles) from the heavily armed land borderSouth Korea begins a series of live-fire military exercises on an unprecedented scale near the heavily armed land border with the North. Hundreds of troops, tanks, helicopters and jet fighters are gathering some 20km (12 miles) from the heavily armed land border.
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India successfully tested two Prithvi-II ballistic missiles, intended to equip the national air forces, announced S.P. Dash, director of the base of Chandipur, in the Indian State of Orissa, East of India.India successfully tested two Prithvi-II ballistic missiles, intended to equip the national air forces, announced S.P. Dash, director of the base of Chandipur, in the Indian State of Orissa, East of India.
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Pakistan on Tuesday December 21, 2010, successfully test fired a medium-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads, the military said.Pakistan on Tuesday December 21, 2010, successfully test fired a medium-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads, the military said.
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The UN's secretary-general has warned there is a "real risk" of a return to civil war in Ivory Coast after the disputed presidential election.The UN's secretary-general has warned there is a "real risk" of a return to civil war in Ivory Coast after the disputed presidential election.
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For the first time since Operation Cast Lead, Israeli Army strikes Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.According to IDF (Israeli Defence Forces) Chief of General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, the situation in the Gaza Strip is very fragile with increased activity from terrorist operatives....For the first time since Operation Cast Lead, Israeli Army strikes Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.According to IDF (Israeli Defence Forces) Chief of General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, the situation in the Gaza Strip is very fragile with increased activity from terrorist operatives....
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North Korea reinforced the alert level of its armed forces along the coast after the advertisement by South Korea of real firing military exercises, announced today the South Korean agency Yonhap from a government source.North Korea reinforced the alert level of its armed forces along the coast after the advertisement by South Korea of real firing military exercises, announced today the South Korean agency Yonhap from a government source.
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France will give Lebanon 100 HOT anti-tank missiles, a government official said Friday, confirming a deal that raised concerns in Israel and the United States earlier this year. France will give Lebanon 100 HOT anti-tank missiles, a government official said Friday, confirming a deal that raised concerns in Israel and the United States earlier this year.
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Russia will continue to deploy SS-18 Satan heavy intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) as part of the country's nuclear arsenal until at least 2026, said the commander of Strategic Missile Forces (SMF).Russia will continue to deploy SS-18 Satan heavy intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) as part of the country's nuclear arsenal until at least 2026, said the commander of Strategic Missile Forces (SMF).
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The sixth Russian army regiment equipped with ballistic missiles Topol-M missiles on silo is operational since December 14th, announced Friday December 17, 2010, the commander of the Russian strategic ballistic Troops, the general Sergueï Karakaïev.The sixth Russian army regiment equipped with ballistic missiles Topol-M missiles on silo is operational since December 14th, announced Friday December 17, 2010, the commander of the Russian strategic ballistic Troops, the general Sergueï Karakaïev.
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Following the military exercises organized by South Korea at sea Yellow on the island of Yeonpyeong, The North Korea stated that it could answer by a military action against these provocations. Following the military exercises organized by South Korea in Yellow sea on the island of Yeonpyeong, The North Korea stated that it could answer by a military action against these provocations.
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Azerbaijani Defense Industry Ministry conducts negotiations with Turkish “Otokar” Company on production of armored vehicles, said Defense Industry Minister Yaver Jamalov. Azerbaijani Defense Industry Ministry conducts negotiations with Turkish “Otokar” Company on production of armored vehicles, said Defense Industry Minister Yaver Jamalov.
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The “Trophy” system to protect tanks Merkava IV from anti-tank missile was tested as part of an exercise by 9 Battalion on its way to becoming a fully operational system in the IDF Israeli Army Defence Forces. The “Trophy” system to protect tanks Merkava IV from anti-tank missile was tested as part of an exercise by 9 Battalion on its way to becoming a fully operational system in the IDF Israeli Army Defence Forces.
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Four days after the first jihadist suicide bomb on Swedish soil injured two in an attack in downtown Stockholm, lawmakers voted 290-20 with 19 abstentions on Dec. 15 to extend the country's military presence in Afghanistan. Four days after the first jihadist suicide bomb on Swedish soil injured two in an attack in downtown Stockholm, lawmakers voted 290-20 with 19 abstentions on Dec. 15 to extend the country's military presence in Afghanistan.
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Japan has called China's military rise a source of international concern, in a major defence review. The new guidelines also describe North Korea as an urgent and grave factor for instability, and call for a stronger alliance with the US.Japan has called China's military rise a source of international concern, in a major defence review. The new guidelines also describe North Korea as an urgent and grave factor for instability, and call for a stronger alliance with the US.
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International drones UAV Conference in Russia, Moscow. The perspectives of drones development as well as the experiment related to their use by the Russian armed forces will be examined during the conference.International drones UAV Conference in Russia, Moscow. The perspectives of drones development as well as the experiment related to their use by the Russian armed forces will be examined during the conference.
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Turkish leading land systems manufacturer, Otokar was awarded a $30 million contract from abroad. The contract is for COBRA 4x4 wheeled armoured tactical vehicle, Turkish leading land systems manufacturer, Otokar was awarded a $30 million contract from abroad. The contract is for COBRA 4x4 wheeled armoured tactical vehicle,
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Russia plans to create in 2011 the bases of a new unified air and space defense system, able to protect the country against all types of missiles, said the chief of the Staff of the Russian army, general Nikolaï Makarov, December 14th, 2010.Russia plans to create in 2011 the bases of a new unified air and space defense system, able to protect the country against all types of missiles, said the chief of the Staff of the Russian army, general Nikolaï Makarov, December 14th, 2010.
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Tactical missiles systems Iskander SS-26 are now deployed in the Western Russian military region, announced this December 14, 2010, the commander-in-chief of the Arkadi Bakhine region during a press conference organized by RIA Novosti.Tactical missiles systems Iskander SS-26 are now deployed in the Western Russian military region, announced this December 14, 2010, the commander-in-chief of the Arkadi Bakhine region during a press conference organized by RIA Novosti.