Sunday, November 21, 2010

DTN News: Afghanistan Top Stories / Headlines News Dated November 21, 2010

Defense News: DTN News: Afghanistan Top Stories / Headlines News Dated November 21, 2010
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    DTN News: Defense News / Latest Press Releases Dated November 21, 2010

    Defense News: DTN News: Defense News / Latest Press Releases Dated November 21, 2010
    Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources
    (NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - November 21, 2010: Comprehensive daily news related to Defense News / Latest Press Releases for the world of TODAY.*Comprehensive daily news related to Defense News / Latest Press Releases for the world of TODAY

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    U.S. MILITARY IMPRESSED BY TANZANIA'S BOMB-SNIFFING RATS

    BY KELLY KENNEDY

    When U.S. Army Maj. John Ringquist first encountered an African giant pouched rat in Tanzania, he was surprised by how affectionate it was. ... full story
    21 Nov 11:43 EST (16:43 GMT)

    Europe »

    Mass. Delegation Backs Stronger MEADS Oversight

    BY KATE BRANNEN

    A delegation of Massachusetts representatives is urging Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., to support the U.S. Senate's stronger language demanding tougher oversight of the Army's Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). ... full story
    19 Nov 15:56 EST (20:56 GMT)

    Finland To Upgrade Anti-Air Missile Arsenal

    BY GERARD O'DWYER

    HELSINKI - Finland wants to add new short-range anti-aircraft missiles to its arsenal and the Ministry of Defense is working on a time frame that could see orders placed in 2011 to 2012 and first deliveries by 2015. ... full story
    17 Nov 15:00 EST (20:00 GMT)

    Cyber Defense To Be On NATO Critical Capabilities List

    BY JULIAN HALE

    BRUSSELS - Cyber defense is set to be on a top 10 list of capabilities to be agreed at the upcoming NATO summit in Lisbon, a NATO official said Nov. 16. ... full story
    16 Nov 08:51 EST (13:51 GMT)

    Americas »

    U.S. Military Impressed by Tanzania's Bomb-Sniffing Rats

    BY KELLY KENNEDY

    When U.S. Army Maj. John Ringquist first encountered an African giant pouched rat in Tanzania, he was surprised by how affectionate it was. ... full story
    21 Nov 11:43 EST (16:43 GMT)

    Mass. Delegation Backs Stronger MEADS Oversight

    BY KATE BRANNEN

    A delegation of Massachusetts representatives is urging Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., to support the U.S. Senate's stronger language demanding tougher oversight of the Army's Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). ... full story
    19 Nov 15:56 EST (20:56 GMT)

    U.S. Army to Weigh Buying More FCS Gear

    BY KATE BRANNEN

    Senior U.S. Army leaders are to meet Nov. 19 to determine the fate of brigade combat team modernization equipment, originally developed for the Future Combat Systems (FCS) program. ... full story
    18 Nov 17:42 EST (22:42 GMT)

    Asia & Pacific Rim »

    Laos Summit Sets Targets On Cluster Bombs

    BY IAN TIMBERLAKE, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

    HANOI - A landmark meeting on cluster munitions has set targets to destroy stockpiles of the weapons, clean up areas contaminated with unexploded ordnance and help victims of the bombs, an activist said Nov. 12. ... full story
    12 Nov 10:48 EST (15:48 GMT)

    Bombing Legacy Major Challenge For Laos: President

    BY IAN TIMBERLAKE, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

    VIENTIANE - Laos faces a major challenge in addressing the legacy of wartime bombs, President Choummaly Sayasone told international delegates to a landmark conference that aims to speed the elimination of cluster bombs. ... full story
    9 Nov 10:32 EST (15:32 GMT)

    Pakistani Taliban Destroys Some 40 NATO Vehicles

    AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

    PESHAWAR, Pakistan - More than 40 NATO vehicles were destroyed in two separate Taliban attacks in Pakistan on Oct. 6 as the militants stepped up their efforts to disrupt supply routes into Afghanistan. ... full story
    6 Oct 14:36 EDT (19:36 GMT)

    Middle East & Africa »

    U.S. Military Impressed by Tanzania's Bomb-Sniffing Rats

    BY KELLY KENNEDY

    When U.S. Army Maj. John Ringquist first encountered an African giant pouched rat in Tanzania, he was surprised by how affectionate it was. ... full story
    21 Nov 11:43 EST (16:43 GMT)

    U.S. Army Continues Equipment Transfer to Iraq

    BY KATE BRANNEN

    The U.S. Army's drawdown effort in Iraq is 75 percent complete, however the hard part is still ahead, according to the Army's top logistics officer. ... full story
    11 Nov 15:08 EST (20:08 GMT)

    Israel Delays Its Deployment of 'Iron Dome'

    AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

    JERUSALEM - Israel is to delay the deployment of its "Iron Dome" multimillion-dollar missile defense system until next year, a military source said Nov. 8. ... full story


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