China's African activity comes under increasing international scrutiny
China's presence in Africa is coming under growing scrutiny following a recent attempt to ship arms to Zimbabwe
06 May 2008
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Israel claims Hamas is a 20,000-strong force
A report by the Israeli Intelligence and Terrorism Information Centre claims that Hamas has accelerated its military build-up, with a force of 20,000 personnel and plentiful supplies of weapons and explosives
25 April 2008
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First aid: forces tool up for HA/DR ops
Today's armed forces are ideal first responders in humanitarian and disaster relief situations. Jane's reviews some innovative technologies and capabilities
16 April 2008
NATO leaders' talk of 'commitment' fails to translate into ISAF troop boost
NATO members have pledged just 1,000 extra troops for Afghanistan
07 April 2008
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MEPs urge Europe, Israel co-operation on missile defence coverage
Israel and Europe should work together to close the gap in Europe's missile defence coverage, according to a European Parliament committee
03 April 2008
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German Navy sets course for expeditionary roles
The German Navy is entering a period of transformation as it extends its range with new ships and capabilities that are designed for littoral and stabilisation operations
26 February 2008
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ANA commits to increased deployments in Taliban heartland
The Afghan National Army is to expand its presence throughout Afghanistan but remains short of key equipment that would allow it to operate independently of ISAF
22 February 2008
Opinion: Missile defence delay undermines security
Indecision could be leaving the US and its allies unguarded against ballistic missile attack
01 February 2008
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Taliban fort assault highlights vulnerability of Pakistani troops
Pakistan's armed forces briefly lost control of a Waziristan fort to Taliban insurgents
21 January 2008
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Interview: General Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, Chief of General Staff, Afghan National Army
The Afghan army's chief explains the challenges facing his force in 2008
18 January 2008
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Indian arms sales to Myanmar remain under scrutiny
Contrary to US reports, India has slowed, rather than halted, its supply of arms to Myanmar
11 January 2008
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The Afghan National Army: nothing without NATO
The Afghan National Army is being undermined by a series of problems including a lack of fully operational manpower, lack of training and poor quality equipment
18 December 2007
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Political fallout - The threat to Pakistan's nuclear stability
As Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf steps down from his position as army chief, questions have been raised about the integrity and credibility of the military as guarantor of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
14 December 2007
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Commanding presence - Africom's uncertain mission statement
The recent launch of the US Africa Command has raised fears across the region that it will become a destabilising presence
13 December 2007
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Rwandan guerrillas and DRC rebels resist disarmament
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached an agreement to disarm two rebel groups
28 November 2007
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