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Pacifist Japan Puts Troops Under Unified Command Tokyo (AFP) Mar 28, 2006 
Japan placed its ground, air and sea forces under a new integrated chain of command Monday, hoping to improve efficiency in the face of threats from North Korea and terrorism. In a major change, the Self-Defense Force, which was set up in 1954 after a defeated Japan was forced to renounce war, abolished the separate commands for each service.
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Air Force Releases UAV Strategic Vision
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 28, 2006The Air Force recently completed a vision document to provide high-level guidance to service development and integration of unmanned aircraft for the next 25 years. Raytheon: APKWS II Rocket Motor Tailfin Improvement 
Tucson AZ (SPX) Mar 28, 2006A Raytheon-led team has successfully tested a significant improvement to a rocket motor tailfin that will reduce design complexity and the cost of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWSII) 2.75-inch guided weapon system. Honeywell, Boeing And Sierra Nevada Pursue Next Phase Of JPALS Program 
Phoenix AZ (SPX) Mar 28, 2006Honeywell has announced that it has signed a teaming agreement with Boeing and Sierra Nevada to pursue the System Development and Demonstration Phase of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program. |
US Presses Moscow On Reports Of Spying For Iraq
Washington (AFP) Mar 28, 2006The United States pressed Moscow on Monday for an explanation of reports that Russia had given Saddam Hussein intelligence on US troop movements during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Russia Calls US Charge Of Helping Iraq 'Politically-Motivated' 
Moscow (AFP) Mar 28, 2006Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday dismissed as politically motivated reports in the United States suggesting that Moscow provided intelligence to Saddam Hussein at the start of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Sweden Boosts Defense Operations, And Trims Administration 
Stockholm, Sweden (SPX) Mar 28, 2006On Wednesday the 22nd of March the Government submitted to the Riksdag the Communication 2005/06:131 "Appropriate governance and administration of the Swedish defence". |
Outside View: Clarifying US Strategy Pt II
Munich, Germany (UPI) Mar 28, 2006The major lesson emphasized in the Pentagon's new Quadrennial Defense Review is the importance of civilian and military personnel: "The central reality is that success depends on the dedication, professionalism and skills of the men and women in uniform -- volunteers all." UK Cheated Afghan Poppy Growers 
Brussels (UPI) Mar 28, 2006The British government has failed to honor its pledge to compensate Afghani farmers for eradicating poppy crops, causing widespread anger in the volatile south of the country and leading to increased support for Taliban insurgents, a new report by the Senlis Council think tank claims. ManTech Wins US Support Army Contract 
Fairfax VA (SPX) Mar 28, 2006ManTech International has announced that it has received a task order to support the Product Director for Counter Radio-controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (CREW). |
US Limited In Iran War Options
Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2006The Iranian nuclear crisis has become a hot and cold guessing game of hysteria and euphoria, experts say. Rice To Visit Europe For Talks On Iran 
Washington (AFP) Mar 28, 2006US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit Europe this week to consult with key allies plus Russia and China on the UN stalemate over Iran's nuclear program, officials said Monday. They said Rice would leave Wednesday for Berlin and a meeting of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany the next day. She will then head on to France and Britain. US Confirms Major Powers To Meet On Iran In Berlin 
Washington (AFP) Mar 28, 2006The United States confirmed Monday the five permament members of the UN Security Council plus Germany would meet in Berlin on Thursday as efforts continued to hammer out a statement on Iran's nuclear program. |
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