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130312
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2013.
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The article focuses on chemical weapons (CW) in Syria. The August 21, 2013 mass chemical weapon bombardment in Syria is discussed. Other topics mentioned include the decommissioning of the Syrian arsenal by the United Nations' disarmament agency the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the civil war in Syria, and the dismantling of Syria's capability to produce CW. Also discussed are defenses against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons.
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ID:
130357
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2013.
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The article discusses the developments and innovations in both cyber defence tactics and technologies in the U.S. It tackles the constant changes and dynamic war fighting environment of the country when it comes to cyber threat and exploitation. Moreover, it explores data on the changing landscape of the country's defence industry, the emergence of metadata storage technologies such as NPulse and IOVation, and aspects of cybercrime.
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ID:
130304
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2013.
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The article reports on developments in Thailand's military forces. It mentions its renewed focus on international security and border protection through military procurement projects and purchase of new equipment under its new Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. It notes the 10 year procurement plan of its Ministry of Defense (MoD) which involves the growth and fortification of its armed forces. An overview of its growing defence budget is also presented.
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ID:
130305
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2013.
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The article focuses on the development of various airborne sensors for military missions in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. It says that synthetic aperture radar (SAR), active electronically scanned array (AESA), and forward looking infrared (FLIR) are associated with bringing information to the military. It mentions that the most common way in acquiring high-resolution imagery from a battlefield is airborne reconnaissance.
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ID:
130334
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2013.
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An expanding list of materiel is eyed as "dual Use" by military personnel and their counterparts in civil sector units. Manned and unmanned ground vehicles, and UAVs are among equipment deployed in an expanding number of missions in both communities. Simultaneously, the sectors are attentive to procurement opportunities at the "sub-system" levels.
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ID:
130317
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2013.
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The article focuses on the development of Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW). It says that the Direct Energy Weapons (DEW) offers advantages, like enough amount of energy needed to achieve the effect. It mentions that the Conducted Energy Weapons depend on physical wires to provide the energy into the target. It adds that water cannons have been used to control riot.
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ID:
130336
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2013.
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The article focuses on the combat vehicles, which were deployed for Security and Peace Support Operations (PSO). It states that the military forces face challenges in protecting themselves from violent rioters and terrorists. It mentions that the US Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program (JNLWP) manage the improvement of different solutions and services.
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ID:
130307
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2014.
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The article focuses on the impact of a chemical weapons attack in the suburb of Ghouta in Damascus, Syria which has been condemned by world leaders such as U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron. It says that the international community has responded by urging the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt Resolution 2118. It adds that an air campaign would cause casualties which would also result to politicians ordering to kill people.
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ID:
130353
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2013.
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The article focuses on the innovations related to armour product use to protect soldiers, ships, vehicles in any military operation in the U.S. It states the transparent aluminum armour which is a made from polished ceramic alloy that can be a solution for stopping bullets, according to the researchers. It mentions the SAFIRE Transparent Armour Solutions, designed to increase demands of ballistic performance at a reduced weight and thickness, from Saint-Gobain Crystals.
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