Sweden to boost military spending over Ukraine crisis
Stockholm (AFP) April 22, 2014 -
Sweden announced Tuesday that it will increase its annual defence spending over the next 10 years, citing the crisis in Ukraine and an "unsettling" development in Russia.
The right-wing government said that spending would rise gradually until 2024, when the annual defence budget increase would be around 5.5 billion kronor (604 million euros, $835 million), more than in previous estimates. ...
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State Department okays helicopter deal for Mexico
Washington (UPI) Apr 23, 2013 -
The U.S. State Department has signed off on a possible sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico and associated equipment and support.
The proposed Foreign Military Sales package, reported to Congress by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, would be worth $680 million.
"The sale of these UH-60M helicopters to Mexico will significantly increase and strengthen its capabil ...
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UN hears calls for Syria chlorine gas probe
United Nations, United States (AFP) April 23, 2014 -
Members of the UN Security Council called Wednesday for an investigation into new claims of a chlorine gas attack on a rebel bastion in Syria, expressing concern over the reports.
The 15-member organization was briefed behind closed doors by Sigrid Kaag, who coordinates a mission in Syria to oversee the removal of its chemical weapons stockpile by June 30.
Members "expressed concern abou ...
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ThyssenKrupp Aerospace to handle supply chain of the Triumph Group
Kent, Wash. (UPI) Apr 23, 2013 -
ThyssenKrupp Aerospace North America says it is to handle supply chain services for aerospace company Triumph Group Inc.
The Triumph Group, headquartered in Pennsylvania, manufactures and overhauls aerospace structures, systems and components.
In addition to supply chain activities, ThyssenKrupp Aerospace North America will also handle materials processing and delivery of aluminu ...
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Palestinians pledge unity as Israel talks teeter
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) April 23, 2014 -
Rival Palestinian leaders from the West Bank and Gaza Strip agreed on Wednesday to form a unity government soon, bringing thousands of people on to the streets in celebration.
Amid the jublilation, an Israeli air strike on Gaza wounded six people, the coastal territory's Islamist ruling movement Hamas said.
"An agreement has been reached on the formation within five weeks of an independe ...
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US lifting aid freeze to Egypt
Washington (AFP) April 23, 2014 -
The United States is partially lifting its freeze on funding to Egypt, with plans to deliver 10 Apache helicopters and release some $650 million in military aid this year, officials said.
Despite concerns about Egypt's failure to embrace democratic reforms following the July ouster of president Mohamed Morsi, the US government will go ahead with easing its funding freeze, officials said.
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U.S. Army orders more chemical detectors
Edgewood, Md. (UPI) Apr 23, 2013 -
Additional portable chemical detectors are to be produced and delivered to the U.S. Army by Smiths Detection under a $20 million follow-on production order.
The contract comes under the U.S. Department of Defense's Joint Chemical Agent Detector program, or JCAD, which uses Smiths' product line of lightweight chemical detectors.
"This order underscores the success of the LCD, whic ...
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