Industry Sector
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Syria chemical weapons: Time running out for destruction
Time is fast running out for Syria to hand over its chemical weapons stocks, the international body in charge of their destruction says. Syria chemical weapons: Time running out for […]
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Ghana Defence Chief visits AFRICOM
Vice Adm. Mathew Quashie, Chief of Defence for the Ghana Armed Forces, traveled from Accra to meet with leaders of U.S. Africa Command on April 7 at the Command’s headquarters […]
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Small-boat mechanics training
A U.S. Marine and U.S. Coastguardsmen traveled to Lomé, Togo, to demonstrate small-boat engine mechanics to a group of sailors and Gendarmerie from the Togo Navy, March 22-29. US Marine, […]
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ID cards prove fishermen are not pirates
Somali fishermen have been issued with official ID cards to help distinguish them from pirates, it’s been reported. Somalia: ID cards prove fishermen are not pirates Somali fishermen have been […]
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How much will MH370 search cost?
In the month since Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, search and rescue teams have patrolled areas of the southern Indian ocean, thousands of […]
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Why is Japan building up its navy?
As the balance of power in Asia swings towards China, Japan is building one of the most modern and powerful naval forces in the world. Why is Japan building up […]
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Army ‘must consider’ female combat roles
The British army must consider allowing women to take close combat roles, the chief of general staff has said. The Ministry of Defence said the rules were due to be reviewed […]
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NATO – calls for readiness action plan
“We must prepare a readiness action plan. We must reinvest in our defence. And we must reinforce the transatlantic bond”, the Secretary General said. NATO Secretary General calls for readiness […]
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CTF 150 seizes 130kg heroin off Tanzanian coast
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Regina has seized over 130kg of high-grade heroin off the coast of Tanzania. HMCS Regina’s embarked ‘Sea King’ helicopter initially observed a suspect dhow in the […]
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Libyan rebels reopen two oil terminals
Two Libyan oil terminals have reopened, after rebels agreed partially to lift their oil blockade in a deal reached with the government. Libyan rebels agree to reopen two oil terminals […]
