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International troops in Afghanistan get ready to hand over authority to local forces

Afghan National Army presence will gradually draw down too

15 March 2010

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US hastens Iraq withdrawal with eye on Afghanistan

UN to begin Congo withdrawal in June

UN troops could begin withdrawal from DRC as early as June

10 March 2010

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UN nations step forward to boost force numbers in DRC

South Africa slashes defence budget

Cuts due to serious financial crisis

22 February 2010

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South Africa calls time on A400M

How to maintain the military's relevance during the cyber age

Both the US and the UK are reviewing the structure of their armed forces. Rupert Pengelley reports how they are attempting to balance their forces for all eventualities while still focusing on their main priority of Afghanistan

17 February 2010

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Total gridlock - Cyber threat to critical infrastructure

Perceived threat drives Israeli budget increase

Budget increased to allow IDF to hasten procurement plans in face of perceived Iranian threat

05 February 2010

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Return to arms - Hizbullah and Israel's preparations for war

UK military chiefs launch SDR debate

The UK's army and navy chiefs have set out differing views of the future needs of the country's armed forces

25 January 2010

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Royal Navy steps into breech

US budget request reflects counter-insurgency emphasis

The US Defense Department's Quadrennial Defense Review calls for an increased emphasis on irregular warfare rather than conventional conflict

04 February 2010

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Pentagon seeks record $708bn in FY11 budget

Buying an advantage

STK's new 8x8 Terrex infantry carrier vehicle entered production for the SAF in October 2009 (STK)

Singapore's Third-Generation force may be nearing completion but the country has no plans to rein in defence spending

18 January 2010

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Singapore Armed Forces acquire Terrex infantry carrier vehicle

Russian military prepares for massive redundancies

Regional authorities warned of dismissals in 2010

15 January 2010

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Russia's military reform plans face resistance

Serbia on course for professional military by 2011

Defence reform plans based largely on interoperability with other European states

11 January 2010

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Serbian nationalism hangs in balance

Obama approves $636bn defence-spending bill

US President Barack Obama has signed a USD636 billion Fiscal Year 2010 defence spending bill into law

23 December 2009

2009 Annual Defence Report: The Americas

JDW reviews the major events of the year

14 December 2009

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JDW Annual Defence Report 2008: Asia Pacific

UK MoD urged to field 'less than fully capable' systems

Industry figures say the Ministry of Defence must introduce equipment into service more rapidly

09 December 2009

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General Dynamics' Piranha V makes FRES provisional selection

UK to boost troops in Afghanistan, announces Brown

UK Prime Minister announces plan to boost troops

01 December 2009

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UK withdraws Harriers from Afghanistan

Setting the standard across Europe's forces

Both NATO and the EU want tighter planning, but don't know how to define requirements

27 November 2009

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NATO defends co-operation with Afghan forces despite Helmand attack