NATO
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Aug- 2018 -1 AugustBusiness
US approves $169 million sale to Netherlands of 106 torpedo conversion kits
The U.S. State Department approved the sale to the Netherlands of 106 kits to convert Mk 46 torpedoes to Mk 54 for an estimated cost of $169 million
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Jul- 2018 -13 JulyEurope
NATO summit fails to bring to clarity on defense spending or future membership
The NATO summit ended with a strong joint communique on Russia but no clear vision for the future of defense spending or expanding membership
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11 JulyMiddle East
Canada will lead new NATO training mission in Iraq, Trudeau says
Canada will lead a new NATO training mission in Iraq, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced at the NATO Summit in Brussels
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10 JulyEurope
Debating direction: Summit split over NATO’s future focus?
Beyond defense spending, this year’s NATO Summit in Brussels will see debate over whether to look east to Russia or south to Africa
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10 JulyCommentary
The future of the British Army in Europe
Facing Russia, burden sharing, and strategic influence after Brexit, it is time for the UK to reconsider its forces' future in Europe
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3 JulyCommentary
Defending the Seas: the US Navy Second Fleet and Atlantic security
The re-establishment of the 2nd Fleet demonstrates the resolve to ensure the US Navy’s readiness to deter and defeat Russian adventurism
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Jun- 2018 -27 JuneBusiness
US approves sale to Spain of 5 Aegis naval weapons systems for $860 million
The U.S. State Department approved the sale to Spain of AEGIS naval weapons systems for five new frigates at an estimated cost of $860.4 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said
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12 JuneEurope
Norway wants 700 US troops deployed nearer Russia border
Norway will ask the United States to double the number of U.S. troops stationed in the country and deploy them nearer the border with Russia, the government said
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6 JuneExercises
NATO and Rafael carry out unmanned surface vehicle missile exercise off Israeli coast
Rafael and NATO carried out joint training of the Protector unmanned surface vehicle off the Israeli coast this month, demonstrating the USV's capabilities against naval swarm threats
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6 JuneEurope
From 4×30 readiness to Russia’s resurgence, NATO defense ministers face hectic meeting schedule
Ahead of the NATO defense ministers meeting, Drake Long looks at Turkey, Russia and other hot-button issues likely to come up for debate
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