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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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4 JuneExercises
US Navy 6th Fleet sets sail for Baltic Sea war games
Naval forces from 22 NATO and partner nations take part in Baltops 2018, the largest naval exercise in the Baltic Sea
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3 JuneExercises
18,000 troops begin US Army-led Saber Strike in eastern Europe
Around 18,000 troops from 19 mostly NATO countries take part in the annual Saber Strike U.S.-led military exercises in Poland and the Baltic states to boost combat readiness on the alliance's eastern flank
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May- 2018 -27 MayBlog
Colombia isn’t joining NATO
Colombia isn't joining NATO. Or rather Colombia is already part of NATO.
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7 MayEurope
NATO kicks off battle-training phase of exercise ‘Siil’ in Estonia
NATO and partner troops began the second phase of a two-week exercise that brings together more than 15,000 troops from 19 countries, the largest in Estonia since it gained independence
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4 MayBusiness
US approves $1.4 billion sale to Germany of 6 C-130, KC-130 aircraft for joint squadron in France
The U.S. State Department approved the $1.4 billion sale to Germany of 3 C-130 Super Hercules transport aircraft and 3 KC-130 tanker aircraft for a joint squadron based in France
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2 MayEurope
NATO accounts for more than half of global military spending
NATO member states accounted for more than half of the world's total military spending last year, driven in part by tensions with Russia along the alliance's eastern frontier, according to a new report
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