DEFENSE
Tags: ARMED Forces; AIR forces; MILITARY spending; NATIONAL security
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- DEFENSE AND MILITARY ISSUES. // Background Notes on Countries of the World: North Korea;Oct2006, p4
The article focuses on the defense and military issues in North Korea. The fourth-largest army in the world belongs to North Korea. Estimated military spending is cited. Its advantage over the South with regards to the number of armed forces is described. However, its air force is said to be...
- Armed Forces And Government Spending. // Philippines Defence & Security Report;Q2 2009, p26
This article focuses on the Philippine armed forces and defense spending. There is an all-volunteer force of army, air force and navy in the country. As of 2008 the armed forces has a total personnel of 106,000 of which the army's share is 45%. It expects that the country will maintain its...
- THE NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES, MILITARY, AND GENDARME. // Background Notes on Countries of the World: Cote d'Ivoire;Mar2005, p15
Provides information on the composition of the national security forces, military and police officers in Cote d'Ivoire as of March 2005. Reason behind the reorganization of the military force of the country in September 2002; Responsibility of the national police force of the republic; Mission...
- MILITARY. // Alaska Almanac;2007, Issue 31, p122
An encyclopedia entry for the military bodies in Alaska is presented. Alaskan Command (ALCOM), the senior military command in Alaska, integrates, expedites and coordinates military efforts both within Alaska and beyond. U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK) occupies two posts including Fort Richardson, near...
- Oman. // Military Technology;2009, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p282
The article offers information on the structure of the military forces in Oman. It offers an overview of the country's defence group composed of the Land Force, Navy, and Air Force and has a total of 43,000 active manpower working for the national security of the country. The defence officials'...
- U.K. Juggles Ambitious Procurement Program. Morrocco, John D. // Aviation Week & Space Technology;06/18/2001, Vol. 154 Issue 25, p140
Reports on Great Britain's ambitious defense procurement program although the Ministry of Defense's budget could be in line for a post-election trimming. Efforts to fill in shortfalls in military capability as highlighted in the Kosovo conflict; Planned investment in Joint Strike Fighter...
- Maxed Out. Wall, Robert; Barrie, Douglas // Aviation Week & Space Technology;5/5/2008, Vol. 168 Issue 18, p40
The article reports that Germany, France and Great Britain are facing problems as they prepare to downsize their modernization plans. European industry executives and analysts have been signaling for some time that defense budgets cannot support the looming bow wave of spending demands. The...
- War Weary. Bruno, Michael // Aviation Week & Space Technology;4/6/2009, Vol. 170 Issue 14, p30
The article reports on the failure of Iraq to rebuild its military due to budget problems and old ways of doing business. It notes the three-phase, 11-year road map of the Iraqi air force (IAF), which include the plan to buy T-6 trainers. According to U.S. Army Lieutenant General Frank Helmick,...
- DEFENSE. // Background Notes on Countries of the World: Bhutan;Jan2007, p4
The article provides information on the defense sector of Bhutan. The country has five military branches including the Royal Bhutan Army, Royal Bodyguard and National Militia. The five military branches have a total of 8,000 members. In 2002, the government of Bhutan allotted 1.9% of its gross...
