| 单词 | defense force |
| 例句 | Over and over again, I heard the same story: the police and the defense force were destabilizing the area. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The probe is being conducted by the southern African country’s defense force, police and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, who are working with researchers, Khama told reporters. Botswana looks into report of nearly 90 slaughtered elephants 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z Others have enlisted in Ukraine’s territorial defense forces or are volunteering to help house and feed refugees. An urgent mission for literary translators: Bringing Ukrainian voices to the West 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z This idea is an extension of the cooperation between the defense forces of the two countries. US embassy cables: Indian jihadi groups 'interested in bio-terrorism' 2010-12-16T21:30:30Z But Oleksii Potiomkin, 33, a principal at the National Opera and Ballet Theater who spent time in Ukraine’s amateur defense forces, said from Lviv that it was good dancers had left to train. These Dancers Escaped the War. Their Journeys Are Just Beginning. 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z “Against all odds, Ukraine’s defense forces have gained a foothold on the left bank of the Dnieper,” Yermak told the Hudson Institute, a conservative Washington think tank, in a speech Monday. Ukraine says it now has a foothold on the eastern bank of Dnieper River near Kherson 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z In recent weeks, Israeli defense forces have publicly warned that such use of the hospital “jeopardizes its protected status under international law,” the military said. Israeli military forces raid Gaza’s largest hospital in operation against Hamas 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z “And we’ve had active consultations with Israeli defense forces on this.” Hospital in Gaza City halts operations as it runs out of fuel, power, Red Crescent says 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z His comments came as Israeli defense forces are massed along the border with Gaza in preparation for an expected ground assault. Biden warns Israelis ‘not to be consumed by rage’ 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Although normally monocytes and macrophages were not known as the primary defense force against viruses, the authors found that they activated other immune cells, so-called natural killer cells, that help fight the virus. Boosting weak immune system: Scientists find an unusual weapon against virus 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Under the agreement mediated by Russian peacekeeping forces, Nagorno-Karabakh’s separatist authorities made sizable concessions: disbanding the region’s defense forces and withdrawing Armenia’s military contingent. Aid shipments and evacuations as Azerbaijan reasserts control over breakaway province 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z It envisions the withdrawal of Armenian military units and equipment from Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as disarming the local defense forces, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry confirmed. Azerbaijan and Armenian forces reach cease-fire deal for breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh, officials say 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Russia fired cruise missiles against a civilian cargo ship in the Black Sea last month, but Ukrainian air defense forces thwarted the attack, British military officials said Monday. British officials: Ukraine foiled Russian missile attack on civilian grain ship 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z “Whenever there are any positive advances by Ukrainian defense forces in that direction, Russians always target civilian people and civilian objects,” he said. Russian missile turns Ukrainian market into fiery, blackened ruin strewn with bodies 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z “The initial reports suggest that the incident involves just U.S. defense force personnel,” Albanese said. 3 US Marines killed, 20 injured in an aircraft crash in Australia during a training exercise 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z "Thanks to the professional work of the air defense forces, there were no strikes on critical or residential infrastructure," he said in a statement. Russia launches overnight air attack on northern, central Ukraine 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z These hard-fought lines of defense force the sand before them to drown or wash away. In the face of sea level rise, can we reimagine California's vanishing coastline? 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z “There are liberated territories. The defense forces are working,” General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, commander of Ukraine’s southern forces, said of the southern front. 7 killed in Ukraine’s Kherson region, including a 23-day-old baby girl 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z He also said that several more rockets had been shot down by air defense forces at the time of the attack. Russia mounts a massive missile and drone attack against Ukraine following its retaliation promise 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Investigations by underwater defense forces confirmed that the objects were unexploded artillery shells, Istanbul governor's office said. Turkish navy detonates artillery shells disovered off Istanbul beach 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z “Defense exercises, which are so necessary for the readiness of our defense force, are serious. They carry risk,” Marles told reporters in Brisbane. 4 air crew members are missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched off the Queensland coast 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z “Our focus at the moment is with finding our people,” said Angus Campbell, chief of the Australian defense force. Australia to Fast-Track Missile Production for U.S. Exports 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z “If we don’t have a strong and united defense force, if Israel’s best do not serve in the IDF, we will no longer be able to exist as a country in the region,” warned Lt. Israel’s government has passed the first part of its legal overhaul. The law’s ripples are dramatic 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z “If we don’t have a strong and united defense force, if Israel’s best do not serve in the I.D.F., we will no longer be able to exist as a country in the region,” Lt. Thousands of reservists threatened to quit. It’s unclear if they’re actually doing that. 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Last week, Belarusian state TV broadcast video of Wagner instructors training Belarus’ territorial defense forces. Video appears to show Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin for first time since short-lived mutiny 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z On Friday, Belarusian state TV broadcast video of Wagner instructors training Belarusian territorial defense forces at a firing range in the Asipovichy region, where a camp offered to Wagne r is located. Flying Russian flags, more Wagner troops roll into Belarus as part of deal that ended their mutiny 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z “We appreciate the meticulous work of Ukraine’s air defense forces,” the regional administration wrote on Telegram. Ukraine repels large Russian missile and drone attack that injures civilians in Kyiv 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z In 2014, a group of self-defense groups, including Mora's, forged a short-lived pact with the federal government to create a regulated rural defense force against organized crime. Prominent Mexican vigilante leader slain in violent attack 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Japan approved a law in December that will increase its coast guard budget by nearly $1 billion — a 40 percent surge — and fold the fleet into its national defense forces. Why the Battle for Supremacy in Asia Begins With China’s Coast Guard 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z He left home as a teenager to join the Palmach, a Jewish underground defense force, and became a brigade commander involved in paramilitary actions before Israeli statehood. Amitai Etzioni, 94, Dies; Envisioned a Society Built on the Common Good 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The new agreement will allow cooperation between its defense forces and the U.S. U.S. and Papua New Guinea sign new security pact countering China 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z U.S. officials previously said the plane has been known to ship weapons for Russia’s defense forces. South Africa Allowed Russian Plane Under U.S. Sanctions to Land at Base 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Other branches of the U.S. defense forces, including the U.S. Two U.S. Army Helicopters Crash in Alaska 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Following international pressure, Israeli defense forces admitted it was likely that one of their soldiers shot the prominent correspondent. AP image of Mariupol hospital attack wins World Press Photo 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The Kyiv military administration issued a warning that “airborne targets have been detected in the sky” and said air defense forces were on alert. A meteor? A falling spacecraft? A mysterious light over Kyiv prompts sirens and speculation. 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z "In these conditions, the air defense forces are working out issues of protecting the state border in the north-west of the country in accordance with the increased threat level," Demin said. Russia plans air defence reform, to bolster defences near Finland - commander 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z A total of 71 Chinese People’s Liberation Army aircraft and nine vessels involved in the exercises were detected by Taiwanese defense forces on Saturday alone. China simulates ‘precision strikes’ on Taiwan during second day of major military drills 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z A total of 71 Chinese People’s Liberation Army aircraft and 9 vessels involved in the exercises were detected by Taiwanese defense forces as of Saturday afternoon. Dozens of Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan’s air defense zone 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z “Do not underestimate the effect that Doha agreement had on the morale and the willingness to fight of the Afghan defense forces,” Kirby said. Afghanistan evacuation should’ve happened sooner, White House concedes 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Politically, he was a prominent voice for a generation of dissidents who opposed arming Japan’s defense forces and advocated paying war reparations to China, Korea and other Asian neighbors. Kenzaburo Oe, Nobel Laureate and Critic of Postwar Japan, Dies at 88 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z The battlegroup trains and operates in concert with Latvian home defense forces. Canada to fast-track procurement of defense equipment for Latvia deployment 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z In January, a small quantity of radioactive cesium-137 used in mining was reported missing in Western Australia, leading authorities to launch a large-scale search involving the defense force, emergency services and radiation experts. New U.S. Policy Focuses on Securing Radioactive Materials Used in Industries 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Taiwanese defense forces “have monitored the situation and tasked our assets to respond to these provocative activities,” the National Defense Ministry said in a statement on Twitter. Dozens of Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan’s air defense zone 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z According to Russian state media, six drones were shot down by air defense forces, while four more were disabled by electronic warfare systems. Ukraine official says military may pull back from Bakhmut 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Despite his age, he joined in, fighting alongside the local territorial defense force, narrowly escaping harm in a mortar blast. Grief, pride and a vow to win: Ukraine marks a year of war 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z The White Helmets, a civil defense force in northern Syria, said on Twitter that several civilians had been injured by “falling debris, stampedes, and jumping from high areas.” At least 3 dead as another strong earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z “Almost every week our defense forces are practicing together and so on. It’s a very deep cooperation and we also trust fully each other. But it’s in Türkiye’s hands now.” Defense minister: Finland could join NATO ahead of Sweden 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z “With 1 million men now in arms in Ukrainian security and defense forces, Russia cannot easily find an opening, even if they strike where there are no Ukrainian troops at all,” Bielieskov said. Ukraine readies along all fronts for Russia’s next big attack 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z In Syria’s northwest, volunteer civil defense forces reported more than 2,030 killed and 2,950 injured, a tally they said they expect to rise. Toll from quakes passes 21,000; Turkey builds makeshift cemetery 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z The authorities had launched the large-scale search, involving the defense force, emergency services and radiation experts, after the capsule was discovered to be missing last week. Seeking a Needle in a Haystack, Australians Find Lost Radioactive Device in Six Days 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Rhodes then convinced them he was likely to receive orders directly from Trump to muster as a defense force under the Insurrection Act. Four other Oath Keepers found guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z A spokesman for the Ukrainian defense forces, Col. Zelensky Urges Ukrainians to Remain Unified 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z Others, trying to encircle Sumy, were held off by territorial defense forces. Ukraine readies along all fronts for Russia’s next big attack 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z In the latest attack, Mr. Kuleba posted on Telegram, air defense forces were firing at Shahed drones in areas near the capital. Russia launches a new round of attacks on the Ukrainian capital. 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z All of them were destroyed, according to air defense forces. Russia presses its Ukraine strategy, fires 40 drones at Kyiv 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z “Today, an air target was hit by the air defense forces,” a statement from the Belarusian defense ministry said. Russia pummels Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in ‘massive’ missile attack 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z It said its defense forces had shot down 54 of 69 cruise missiles and had also knocked out drones. Russian Missile Barrage Staggers Ukraine’s Air Defenses 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Details: Ukraine said that Russia’s strikes combined missiles and drones, including Iranian-made exploding drones, but that its defense forces shot down 54 of 69 missiles and knocked out drones. Your Friday Briefing: Israel’s New Government 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z The drone was shot down by local air defense forces, Roman Busargin, the regional governor, wrote on his Telegram social media page. Ukraine using drones to strike targets deep within Russia, analysts say 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z After a meeting with Lecornu, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to France on social media “for the already provided military assistance aimed at protecting the Ukrainian sky and strengthening the capabilities of the defense forces.” French defense chief visits Ukraine, pledges more support 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z “The church is Ukrainian, and the holidays are Ukrainian,” said Oleg Shkula, a member of the volunteer territorial defense force in the district that includes the village. Some Ukrainians move Christmas to detach again from Russia 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z The cruise missiles followed, striking after Ukraine’s air defense forces had been firing at the drones. Russian Missile Barrage Staggers Ukraine’s Air Defenses 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Like in many other Ukrainian cities, local residents, some with military experience, banded together into a group known as a territorial defense force to try to repel Moscow’s army. How Citizen Spies Foiled Putin’s Grand Plan for One Ukrainian City 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z Ireland’s defense forces said the four personnel were taken to a hospital near Sidon, where one soldier was pronounced dead on arrival, and another had undergone surgery and is in serious condition. Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon in ‘serious incident’ 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z And Russia may rely more heavily on its air campaign as depleted weapons stocks make ground operations unlikely, the chief of staff for British defense forces, Admiral Tony Radakin, told a London think tank Wednesday. U.S. said ready to supply Ukraine with Patriot defense missiles against Russia 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told reporters in late September that Taiwan’s people and defense forces are drawing inspiration from Ukraine’s fight against Russia as they confront the idea of an attack by China. China swarms Taiwan’s defense zone with nuclear-capable bombers 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Residents were uncertain how long the occupation would last and if the Ukrainian defense forces would ever return. Possibly the most hated mayor in Ukraine 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Members of the local defense force and other civilians began to spy on Russian troops in the city. How Citizen Spies Foiled Putin’s Grand Plan for One Ukrainian City 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z The attacks were both a logistical and symbolic blow to the Russian war effort, demonstrating that Russia’s defense forces are not fully capable of protecting their homeland. ‘Fish’s head is completely rotten’: Russian military insiders aim at Putin over Ukraine war failures 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Following international pressure, Israeli defense forces admitted it was likely that one of their soldiers shot the prominent correspondent while she was reporting on a military raid in the West Bank. Al Jazeera wants court to probe Palestinian reporter’s death 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z “Our air defense forces are working right now.” A drone attack strikes Sevastopol, a Kremlin-backed official says. 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Prisoners, almost entirely soldiers or veterans of the Ukrainian defense forces, would be forced to denounce Ukraine and provide information on neighbors. Possibly the most hated mayor in Ukraine 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Since they had been living on the Island for so long, they knew everyone, and Mr. Yermolenko maintained contacts within the Ukrainian military from his connections to the territorial defense force. How Citizen Spies Foiled Putin’s Grand Plan for One Ukrainian City 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z He said his air defense forces were on high alert but would “act calmly and prudently.” Missile in Poland was accident, NATO says. But spillover fear remains. 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The chief of Kenya’s defense forces, Gen. Robert Kibochi, saw the soldiers off at the international airport in Nairobi and urged them to be obedient during their mission. Kenya sends 1st batch of troops to rebel-hit eastern Congo 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z It also mobilized support and air defense forces, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. South Korea scrambles jet fighters after North Korea sends 180 jets near border 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z And so it would go for several months, until reorganized Ukrainian defense forces returned bolstered with new equipment from Western allies. Possibly the most hated mayor in Ukraine 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Eventually, they were handed over to undercover Ukrainian security agents who had filtered quietly back into Kherson or to members of the underground territorial defense force. How Citizen Spies Foiled Putin’s Grand Plan for One Ukrainian City 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z The peace deal notes that Ethiopian defense forces will staff international borders to safeguard against any “provocation or incursion from either side of the border” — a possible reference to Eritrea, while not specifying which borders. Details in Ethiopia’s Peace Deal Reveal Clear Winners and Losers 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z “Ukrainians are united and know for sure that Russia has no chance of winning this war. Our defense forces are getting everything they need to defend the country and are pushing forward every day.” Russia pulls officers from Kherson, civilians urged to flee as Ukrainian forces advance toward city 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z “The challenges are serious because the air defense forces and means are the same as they were at the beginning of the war,” Ihnat said. Waves of suicide drones strike Ukraine’s capital, 3 killed 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The deminers, part of the 113th Kharkiv Defense Brigade of Ukraine’s territorial defense forces, walked deep into fallow agricultural lands on Thursday along a muddy road between fields of dead sunflowers overgrown with high weeds. Ukrainian minesweepers remove deadly threats to civilians 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Trump never called on private militias to act as his defense force, and prosecutors argue that the law would not have allowed it. Secret Service reached out to Oath Keepers before Jan. 6 riot 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The Caspian and Black Seas, from which many of Russia’s cruise missiles are launched, are closely monitored by both Ukrainian and Western militaries, giving air defense forces plenty of time to react. Western Nations Rush Defensive Systems to Ukraine to Counter Russian Missiles 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z An additional 1.2 million or so are held directly by defense forces and the police. Why Strict but Inconsistent Gun Laws Did Not Keep Thailand Safe 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z He had signed up to serve in Ukraine’s territorial defense forces shortly after the invasion and had sent his wife and other relatives abroad for safety. Ukraine nuclear workers recount abuse, threats from Russians 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Shapoval, along with countless Ukrainian civilians, joined the territorial defense forces, patrolling Kyiv’s left bank, according to a statement from the national ballet. Perspective | Beloved dancer’s death on Ukraine battlefield underscores cost of war 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Nearly halfway around the world, it has highlighted Taiwan’s weaknesses on that front, chiefly in two areas: its reserves and civilian defense force. Military reserves, civil defense worry Taiwan as China looms 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z It is used by international defense forces including those of Italy, South Korea and Canada. U.S. Army grounds Boeing-made Chinook helicopters fleet 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z As of just five years ago, Sweden’s entire tiny national defense force could fit into one of of Stockholm’s soccer stadiums, a critic noted. Finland, Sweden offer NATO an edge as rivalry warms up north 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z His statement was softened by praise for the response by Mr. Sisi and civil defense forces and noted that the restrictions began under previous governments. Coptic Leader Criticizes Egypt’s Building Restrictions on Churches After Deadly Fire 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z “Once you will hit the commanders it will affect immediately all the organization,” said Zvika Haimovich, the former head of the Israeli military’s air defense force. EXPLAINER: What is driving the current Israel-Gaza violence 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z There are plans to reform the civil defense force too, said Wang, though much of the discussion has not been widely publicized yet. Military reserves, civil defense worry Taiwan as China looms 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z He spoke briefly to media ahead of meetings with top New Zealand defense force and government officials. US seeks to expand ties with New Zealand amid China worries 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Finland’s defense force, meanwhile, is the stuff of legend. Finland, Sweden offer NATO an edge as rivalry warms up north 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Ukrainian authorities say she and her family were targeted because of her presumed knowledge of those who were active in the territorial defense forces or otherwise resisting the occupation. How to punish wartime collaborators? Ukraine charts painful course 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z “Two rockets were shot down by air defense forces, two hit port infrastructure facilities,” it wrote in a statement posted on its Facebook page. Russia Strikes Odesa Port, Stirring Doubts on Deal to Export Grain 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z "The enemy attacked the Odesa sea trade port with Kalibr cruise missiles; 2 missiles were shot down by air defense forces; 2 hit the infrastructure of the port," the Operational Command South wrote on Telegram. Russian missiles hit Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa - Ukrainian military 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z A similar number of fighters in urban areas have formed semiautonomous guerrilla units, known as the local people’s defense forces. Fighting a Brutal Regime With the Help of a Video Game 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z “The country is breaking into community defense forces that can actually overpower our army soon.” Explosion of violence in South Sudan threatens peace pact 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z He decided to join the territorial defense forces in Lviv, a regional reserve force that was mostly responsible for low-risk duties in the relatively safe region. Families of civilian soldiers worry and wait in Ukraine. 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z He predicted residents would fight the invading forces in the streets, and said he would rejoin territorial defense forces as he had in 2014 if needed. Outgunned but defiant, Ukrainian twin cities' defenders ready for Russian attack 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Mr. Robinson ended up training Ukrainian defense forces across the country, including close to the front lines in the east, the site of some of the most intense battles of the war. For Foreign Fighters in Ukraine, a War Unlike Any They’ve Seen 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Ukrainian forces are increasingly relying on lesser-trained troops such as those from the territorial defense forces and National Guard to supplement exhausted units on the front lines. Russia Advances Behind Brutal Barrage, but Will Its Strategy Keep Working? 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Volunteers to the country’s territorial defense forces, reserve units of Ukraine’s armed forces, were initially assigned unglamorous but safe tasks in relatively tranquil regions like Western Ukraine, where the Russians did not invade. Ill-Prepared for Combat, Volunteers Die in Battles Far From Home 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z With Oksana sheltering in the basement of their home, her husband took up arms, joining a territorial defense force, when Russian forces surrounded and bombarded Chernihiv in the initial failed stage of the invasion. Carpe diem: In Ukraine, war turning love into marriages 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z Instead, hundreds of thousands enlisted to fight the Russians, deluging recruiters from the army and the territorial defense force to the degree that many initially had to be turned away. In eastern Ukraine, some stand against their defenders 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Regional commanders of the member defense forces will meet on Sunday in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, at the heart of East Africa’s economic hub. EXPLAINER: Why Rwanda and Congo are sliding toward war again 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Serhiy Bratchuk, spokesman for the Odesa regional military administration, thanked the country’s air defense forces for striking down “two enemy” cruise missiles. Russians control 80% of contested city in eastern Ukraine 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Mr. Lee, the former navy chief, and others have urged Taiwan to create a territorial defense force made up of civilians, similar to that of Ukraine’s. As China Rattles Sabers, Taiwan Asks: Are We Ready for War? 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z He pledged that the U.S. would help maintain “peace and stability” in the Pacific and would continue to provide aid to Taiwan’s defense forces. U.S. ‘doomed to failure’ in Pacific vows Chinese military official 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z The territorial defense force thanked him but declined the offer since Petrakov had no military experience. More than just a game: World Cup qualifier is 'like a moment of hope' for Ukraine 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Basic military preparation courses offered in cities like Lviv were developed with local volunteer defense forces in mind. In hopes of returning home, displaced Ukrainians learn how to detect mines 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Both lived in the western city of Uzhhorod and joined the territorial defense forces, a civilian militia that sprung up after the invasion. Ukrainian volunteer fighters in the east feel abandoned 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z To engage more citizens, Lee has proposed training civilians in combat to form a volunteer defense force, similar to Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Forces. Fears of a Chinese invasion have Taiwanese civilians taking up target practice 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z There, she said, the Russian fighters “tortured them, trying to beat out information” about the Ukrainian Army and defense forces. Ukraine charges 8 Russian soldiers and mercenaries in the killings of a small-town mayor and her family. 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Ms. Glaser said Taiwan needed to create a strong reserve force and territorial defense force that could wear down an invading military, as the Ukrainians did. U.S. Speeds Up Reshaping of Taiwan’s Defenses to Deter China 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Listening attentively were a handful of muscular young volunteers from a local defense force, who crammed themselves into the circle of wooden school desks. In hopes of returning home, displaced Ukrainians learn how to detect mines 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z But with restrictions on men leaving the country, coupled with a resolve to protect their communities, most of the men joined various defense forces in the days before they were killed. New evidence shows how Russian soldiers executed men in Bucha 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z We have one of the strongest defense forces in Europe, along with cyber capacity. Putin pushes Sweden and Finland into the NATO fold 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Ministry of Defense, in an intelligence briefing released Monday, said Belarus has also deployed air defense forces, artillery and missile units to training sites in western Belarus. Live updates | Ukraine says Russia strikes at Donetsk sites 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z “The U.S. has encouraged Taiwan’s military for years to talk to countries with a robust defense force,” she said. U.S. Speeds Up Reshaping of Taiwan’s Defenses to Deter China 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z The bill includes almost $15 billion earmarked for military equipment, training, intelligence support and Ukrainian defense force salaries. Congress set to approve an additional $40 billion in aid to Ukraine 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces issued a daily statement Friday saying that “the blockade of units of the defense forces in the Azovstal area continues.” Live updates | Germany confirms weaponry supply for Ukraine 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z If Adolf Hitler had been confronted by an overwhelming combined European, British and American defense force before invading Poland, there likely would have been no invasion and no WWII. Russian aggression: A pacifist’s view 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Elsewhere in Ukraine, the air defense force said it had shot down four cruise missiles flying toward Lviv, and that a missile had exploded in the air near Odesa. Russia Fires Missile Barrage at Ukrainian Cities and Military Targets 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z “Our air defense forces are doing everything they can to protect us, but the enemy is insidious and ruthless,” Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app. Live: Live Updates | Kyiv mayor warns more strikes likely 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z If true, it could mark a psychological blow to Ukrainian defense forces, which thus far have prevented Russian troops from capturing any major Ukrainian city and have dominated the online narrative of the conflict. Backfire: Sweden, Finland eye NATO in reaction to Russian invasion 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z As he sped through checkpoints, the Russians blew by territorial defense forces for several miles. Inside the covert network sending arms and drones to Ukraine forces 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Residents said that the Russian forces began filing through the town around Feb. 27, and that volunteers with the Ukrainian territorial defense forces then attacked one of the convoys. At least 200 feared dead in apartments hit by Russia, officials say 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Explosions from at least one strike shook Kyiv, the capital, and Ukraine’s air defense force said it had shot down a volley of four cruise missiles in flight elsewhere in the country. Russia Fires Missile Barrage at Ukrainian Cities and Military Targets 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z He said he had been put through what he called a mock execution 15 times while being questioned about local Ukrainian territorial defense forces and ammunition stored in the area. ‘Sitting at Home and Trembling.’ A Town Emerges After a Russian Retreat. 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z Fought to a standstill by Ukraine’s brave and skillful defense forces, Putin’s army, navy and air force have resorted to targeting defenseless civilians in apartment buildings, shopping centers, theaters and hospitals. Opinion | Biden’s Putin ad lib wasn’t a gaffe. He was right. 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z The alliance has so far proved remarkably unified in trying to turn Russia into a pariah and help Ukraine’s outgunned defense forces to frustrate the Russian military’s ground advances in the country. As Biden Visits Europe Over Crisis, NATO Says It’s Doubling Eastern Flank Forces 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Now, one month after the invasion began and amid tenuous cease-fire talks, the Russians are upping their attacks and Ukrainian defense forces are fighting back more fiercely than ever. AP PHOTOS: 1 MONTH: War in Ukraine rages on; 3M have fled 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z But since then its offensive has run into further heavy resistance from Ukraine's army and volunteer defense forces. Russia combat power declines in Ukraine as war takes toll, U.S. official says 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z She was spending her time sewing, making bulletproof vests for volunteers who have signed up to join the territorial defense forces. War Brings Out Solidarity and Defiance in Ukrainians Who Remain 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z Its military is one-tenth the size of China’s, and it hasn’t built the kind of territorial defense force Ukraine is using to great effect right now. Ukraine's resistance offers a useful lesson to Taiwan 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z The British defense ministry said the Ukrainian Air Force and air defense forces are “continuing to effectively defend Ukrainian airspace.” Live updates: At least 5 dead in Russian shelling of Kharkiv 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z He had only joined the defense force recently, when the war began; now he’d been appointed major. Perspective | I trained Ukrainians to fight Russia. I’ve never seen a war like this. 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z A dozen Israelis, including a small child and a teenager, also were killed in fighting between Hamas militants and Israel’s defense forces at the time. Victim of antisemitic attack caught on camera sues over violence 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z One of his friends has already joined the territorial defense forces. Kyiv’s Once-Busy Streets Empty as Russia Targets Capital 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z Indo-Pacific Command would step up surveillance and missile defense force readiness. Opinion | South Korea makes a welcome turn toward the U.S. — just when it is really needed 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z Her husband and son are serving in the territorial defense forces. ‘My son’s life depends on this’: A desperate search for insulin in Kyiv as medicines disappear 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z In an intelligence briefing, officials said the slowdown probably was due to the “unexpected effectiveness and endurance of Ukrainian air defense forces.” After more than two weeks of war, the Russian military grinds forward at a heavy cost 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z The drones have become a sort of lumbering canary in the war’s coal mine, a sign of the astonishing resiliency of the Ukrainian defense forces and the larger problems that the Russians have encountered. Over Ukraine, lumbering Turkish-made drones are an ominous sign for Russia 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, black columns of smoke rise from tanker trucks destroyed by the unbelievably courageous Ukrainian defense forces. Help Ukraine and make this the last war funded by fossil fuels 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Indo-Pacific Command that it was intensifying surveillance around the Korean Peninsula and increasing readiness of missile defense forces in the region. North Korean missile launches were a ‘serious escalation,’ official says 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Kirby said the U.S. military ordered “enhanced readiness” among its ballistic missile defense forces in the region and intensified surveillance activities off the Korean Peninsula’s west coast. Kim seeks to expand launch pad amid worry about ICBM firing 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z First, there are the besieged citizens of Ukraine, whom the president has rallied into a makeshift civil defense force, crafting molotov cocktails and barricading city streets in anticipation of tens of thousands of Russian troops. Zelensky, having rallied world leaders, shames them for not joining the fight 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Also, by assigning them to the territorial defense forces, and not front-line units, it reduces the chance of direct combat with Russians, though it’s by no means eliminated. US citizens seek to join foreign fighters in Ukraine 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Ukrainian defense forces were also involved in operations in the northern city of Chernihiv and the outskirts of Kyiv, the general staff said. People flee embattled Ukrainian cities along safe corridors 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z “I command my own personal army. Here we have territorial defense forces, we have airborne, we have marines,” he said, showing a reporter a picture of a sign in Bucha that read, “Welcome to hell.” 'Now it’s no mercy,' Ukrainian soldiers vow, as a showdown with Russian forces nears 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z So did the priest and the wedding party, with comrades in the Ukrainian defense forces who lined up for the marital procession carrying shoulder-fired rocket-propelled grenades and antitank missiles. The bride wore fatigues. The wedding party carried rifles and RPGs. 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z He arranged with Kurdish defense forces before arriving in Syria. ‘I Just Can’t Stand By’: American Veterans Join the Fight in Ukraine 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z And, at a military school, hundreds of men were registering to join the territorial defense force Friday morning. In Ukraine’s West, Lviv Makes Itself a Vital Rear Base 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z Yes, they had trained in the territorial defense force, and yes, they had prepared the guns. Scattered corpses. A rain of rockets. A week inside Russia's war against Ukraine 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z The California company said it has not previously sold products in Ukraine but is now looking at getting some in the hands of Ukraine’s defense forces. Ukrainian drone enthusiasts sign up to repel Russian forces 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z The lack of Russian warplanes also boosted the air defense forces in using shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles, like the Stingers provided by U.S. and allied nations. Lack of Russian air power in Ukraine a mystery 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Scores of men his age have joined the defense forces, and he is awaiting an opening to join. For those closest to war, a sense of kinship, duty emerges in the struggle 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Zelenskyy said Ukraine has already received "thousands of requests" from people who wish to join the defense force. American citizen joins with Ukraine’s fight against Russia 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z The newly trained civil defense forces stood guard behind stacks of tires at checkpoints in the capital of Kyiv and patrolled empty streets. AP PHOTOS: Citizen soldiers train to repel Russian troops 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z "Control over Kharkiv is completely ours! The armed forces, the police, and the defense forces are working, and the city is being completely cleansed of the enemy," Oleh Sinegubov wrote on Telegram. Ukraine is fully controlling Kharkiv - region governor 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z Cities have been enlisting civilian volunteers to join territorial defense forces across the country. Allies ready strong sanctions against Russia as bombardments of Kyiv grow fierce 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Authorities in D.C. created a civilian defense force against enemy planes — an early-warning system — a multitude of local volunteer wardens trained to conduct blackout drills in response to air-raid alarm signals. Opinion | It’s not about masks or mandates. It’s about public trust. 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Declaring that “the military strength of Europe should at least be comparable to that of Russia,” Orban said that Hungary supports the development of European military capabilities and a common European defense force. Hungarian PM warns of refugee wave if Russia invades Ukraine 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z But the designation gives Qatar more diplomatic prestige and access to technology, security systems and training by U.S. defense forces that has not been previously available to it. Biden Designates Qatar as a Major Non-NATO Ally 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z The defense force said that last Friday it rescued 31 migrants who were on another overcrowded boat that also capsized. EXPLAINER: Who uses Florida-Caribbean smuggling routes? 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Fissures between Ukrainian and German officials emerged Saturday over Berlin’s refusal to arm Ukrainian defense forces amid fears of an imminent Russian invasion. Ukrainian foreign minister disappointed with Germany’s decision not to provide weapons 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z The first shipment of a $200 million U.S. security assistance package aimed at boosting Ukrainian defense forces arrived in Kyiv, the U.S. First shipment of latest round of security aid arrives in Kyiv 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z “Our defense forces have stood up their operation and are deploying as necessary and directed,” he said. Three of Tonga’s smaller islands badly damaged by tsunami 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The announcement started a rapid collapse of the Afghan defense forces. Before pullout, watchdog warned of Afghan air force collapse 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z But already, particularly in the west, Ukrainians are joining territorial defense forces that train in guerrilla tactics. U.S. Considers Backing an Insurgency if Russia Invades Ukraine 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z It would then impose mandatory sanctions against Russian officials and financial institutions as well as measures to bolster Ukrainian defense forces. Senate Dems offer sanctions-lite on Russian pipeline as an alternative to tougher GOP bill 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z With respect to Russia, the bill authorizes $4 billion for the European Defense Initiative and provides funds to bolster Ukraine’s defense forces. President Biden signs annual defense policy bill into law 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z The Taiwanese defense forces scrambled planes to respond to the Chinese air force’s aggression. Opinion | China is testing the West. We shouldn’t back down. 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z In 2014, shortly after the beginning of the conflict in eastern Ukraine, officials created territorial defense forces throughout the country, which would provide an additional line of defense in case of a full-scale onslaught. Kyiv keeping calm and carrying on even as Kremlin boosts pressure on Ukraine 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The Ethiopian defense forces and their Eritrean counterparts, along with Amhara regional forces and Amhara militias, have all been accused of carrying out transgressions including extrajudicial killings, sexual violence and attacks on refugees. Tigray Rebels Executed Dozens of Civilians, Report Says 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z “And we want to make sure that our defense forces have the best possible equipment to defend this country, and the Black Hawks will provide that.” Australian military switches from European to US helicopters 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Other witnesses cited in Myanmar media said the victims were members of a defense force, though the witness who spoke to the AP described them as members of a less formally organized village protection group. Alleged massacre in Myanmar village highlights bitter fight 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z “These types of moves by the junta are also a key driver and motivation for local people to join people’s defense forces.” Myanmar democracy in new era as Suu Kyi sidelined by army 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Up until now, many of the territorial defense forces have provided their own guns and equipment, sometimes at considerable personal cost. Kyiv keeping calm and carrying on even as Kremlin boosts pressure on Ukraine 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Up to 50 more Australian police and 43 defense force personnel were also deployed following a request by Sogavare under a bilateral treaty with Australia. Solomon Islands police find 3 bodies after violent protests 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z Up to 50 more Australian police as well 43 defense force personnel with a navy patrol boat were scheduled to arrive on Friday. Solomon Islands violence recedes but not underlying tension 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z "I will head to the frontline to lead the defense forces personally," he wrote. Military moves in Ethiopia risk undermining progress toward peace talks -U.S. envoy 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z “Some of the absolutely worst violations were committed by the Eritrean defense forces,” U.S. UN report says Ethiopia’s war marked by ‘extreme brutality’ 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z The defense force said the shelling began after fighting broke out when it tried to prevent government soldiers from looting a house in the town. Army shelling in Myanmar blamed for setting 160 homes ablaze 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z Its “people’s defense forces” known as PDFs operate in many areas and have received training and weapons from some armed ethnic groups. UN envoy says ‘civil war’ has spread throughout Myanmar 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Similar opposition groups are active all over Myanmar, many calling themselves people’s defense forces. Bombing in Myanmar city highlights escalating violence 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z The flights were in international airspace but prompted Taiwanese defense forces to scramble in response. French senators meet with Taiwan’s Tsai at tense time 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Consequently, protesters started wielding simple homemade weapons and then organizing themselves into local militias that they called “people’s defense forces.” Concerned United Nations can only sidestep Myanmar crisis 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z A dozen Israelis, including a small child and a teenager, also were killed in fighting between Hamas militants and Israel’s defense forces. Hate crime charges filed in antisemitic attack at West L.A. restaurant 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Some in Europe are considering a defense force less dominated by the U.S. Biden tasked with repairing relationships with allies at U.N. this week 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z The villager said other residents told him that most members of the village’s defense force are youths and that five of those killed were 9th- and 10th-grade students. Fighting in Myanmar kills at least 15 after uprising call 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Dutton said in a statement after their talks that the two countries have been seizing the momentum to drive greater progress between their defense forces. India seeks Australian investment in defense industry 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z “The junta’s troops are fighting because troops have to follow a chain of command, and the people’s defense force members are fighting because they want to defend the democracy from dictatorship,” he said. Concerned United Nations can only sidestep Myanmar crisis 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z He said people should help the defense forces where they can, including with information about government military forces. Myanmar resistance movement calls for nationwide uprising 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Duwa Lashi La called for a “people’s revolution” and asked for all soldiers and police to join the “people’s defense forces.” Myanmar’s shadow government calls for nationwide uprising 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z In its sanctions announcement, the Treasury Department said that Eritrean defense forces have gone house-to-house in search of Tigrayan families to evict and men and boys to execute. Opinion | U.S. sanctions against Eritrea are overdue, but incomplete 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z British and New Zealand defense forces for their help in evacuating 2,650 people including Afghan nationals from the airport since Wednesday last week. The Latest: Australia says still evacuating despite danger 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z China’s military stepped up flights of H-6 bombers near the southeastern tip of Taiwan, triggering air defense forces of the island state, the Taiwan defense ministry said Thursday. China sends bombers into Taiwan air defense zone 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z Its report argued that a slightly larger U.S. force focused on “training, advising, and assisting Afghan defense forces” would be enough. Opinion | Biden is wrong. There was nothing inevitable about the disaster in Afghanistan. 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z The resistance movement against the military takeover had established “people’s defense forces” in many areas, but they mostly operate locally and when active, carry out small-scale hit-and-run guerrilla operations. Myanmar’s shadow government calls for nationwide uprising 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z The insurgents have no air force and are outnumbered by U.S.-trained Afghan defense forces, but they have captured territory, including the country’s third-largest city, Herat, with stunning speed. US official: US troops to help evacuate embassy in Kabul 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z The insurgents have no air force and are outnumbered by U.S.-trained Afghan defense forces, but they have captured territory with stunning speed. US keeping distance as Afghan forces face Taliban rout 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z In capturing so much territory so quickly, the Taliban have steamrolled over Afghan defense forces that have been trained, equipped and advised by top U.S. military leaders for the better part of two decades. ‘Complete, utter failure’: Frustration with Afghan army boils over as Taliban take 7th province 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z “Issues of governance and the meltdown of Afghan national defense forces need to be looked into.” Biden under fire, Taliban on the march amid ‘meltdown’ of Afghan security forces 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z “The country’s security and defense forces are always ready to defend this land,” the Afghan Ministry of Defense tweeted Sunday as Kunduz was under siege. The Propaganda War Intensifies in Afghanistan as the Taliban Gain Ground 2021-08-08T04:00:00Z He added that the administration will provide financial and other kinds of support to Afghan defense forces, even with no combat troops or strike aircraft based there. US launched several airstrikes in support of Afghan forces 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z They will continue to offer logistic support to the Afghan defense forces — such as maintenance on their military aircraft — but are still trying to locate nearby third countries where they might occur. Top U.S. general in Afghanistan steps down as pullout nearly complete 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z He said in a statement that the U.S. military left “without coordinating with security and defense forces and in general without coordinating” with the Afghan government and officials in Bagram district. U.S. military vacates main air base in Afghanistan but slows withdrawal plan 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z The nation’s defense force sent in a camera-equipped robot to search for signs of human life, and it ended up short-circuiting and holding back the mission. Throwable military robots sent to assist with Florida condo collapse 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, General Hamdan, who is commonly known as Hemeti, reportedly refused to merge his troops with the Sudanese defense forces, which General al-Burhan leads, despite that being a stated aim of the transition. As Sudan Stumbles Toward Peace, a Standoff Over Corpses Is the Latest Obstacle 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z Many applauded the actions, but some also wondered if they were staged by the military to discredit the “people’s defense forces,” organized to repel attacks by the army and police. Blasts in Myanmar’s biggest city kill 2, destroy army truck 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z “National defense forces and bilaterally deployed and other security personnel reportedly followed in pursuit, resulting in clashes with Chadian forces and casualties on both sides.” UN chief criticizes Central African Republic forces’ actions 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z The defense force is an outgrowth of the protest movement that began against military rule after the February takeover. UN expert says Myanmar attacks risk humanitarian tragedy 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z The United States on Wednesday strongly condemned the detention of civilian leaders of Mali's transition government and is suspending security assistance to the country's security and defense forces,the State Department said. U.S. "strongly condemns" detention of civilian leaders in Mali -State Department 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z The country’s Defense Ministry said in another statement that the country’s air defense forces were put on high alert. Belarus Forces Down Plane to Seize Dissident; Europe Sees ‘State Hijacking’ 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z If the Taliban insists on a violent takeover, they will face not just the Afghan security and defense forces, but also the Afghan people. Perspective | Afghanistan’s president: ‘People don’t want the Taliban’ 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the National Unity Government said it was forming a “people’s defense force” to counter the Tatmadaw. Three Months After Coup, Myanmar Returns to the ‘Bad Old Days’ 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z Gen. Kadhim Bohan, a spokesman for Iraq’s civil defense force, adding that the blaze spread faster because the false ceilings were flammable. Toll climbs to 82 in fire at Baghdad hospital treating coronavirus patients 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z “Afghanistan’s proud security and defense forces are fully capable of defending its people and country, which they have been doing all along, and for which the Afghan nation will forever remain grateful,” he wrote. Taliban issues warning over U.S. troop plan, demanding forces withdraw from Afghanistan by May 1 or risk ‘compounded’ problems 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z The government’s statement on Wednesday said Ethiopian defense forces would “ensure the security” of journalists in the parts of Tigray under their control, but those who leave the areas do so at their own risk. EXPLAINER: Why Ethiopia’s deadly Tigray crisis is growing 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z “The Missouri state defense force may be used to execute the laws, suppress insurrections, repel invasion, suppress lawlessness, and provide emergency relief to distressed areas,” Missouri law already says. Editorial Roundup: Missouri 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z Also, the Packers defense forces teams into uncomfortable situations and takes advantage of that. Quarterback battle of the ages as Rodgers, Brady meet for NFC Championship 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z After three days of denial in the face of mounting evidence, Iran admitted its own aerial defense forces downed the plane by mistake. A year on, questions haunt Iran’s downing of Ukrainian plane 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z After three days of denial in the face of mounting evidence, Iran admitted its own aerial defense forces downed the plane by mistake. A year on, questions haunt Iran’s downing of Ukrainian plane 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z The fighters included members of the national defense force, who killed fellow soldiers in their beds and seized their weapons, Redwan Hussein, spokesman for the government’s emergency task force on Tigray, told Reuters previously. Inside a military base in Ethiopia's Tigray: soldiers decry betrayal by former comrades 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z The country’s “security and defense forces must urgently counter the enemy’s threats,” he said in a statement released by his office. Car bombing at Afghan base kills at least 30 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z Tigray officials responded with a statement read on television that said they prohibited the movement of national defense forces into the region. Why Did Ethiopia’s Leader Launch a War on the Tigray Region? 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z “And that’s a real requirement out there right now from our national security and national defense forces, to have an ability to respond to threats quickly.” Virginia has a rocket launch site, and it’s about to grow with the most successful startup since SpaceX 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z “The people of Cabo Delgado are losing trust in the government’s capability. Civilians are caught up in a violent trajectory, between the insurgents and the defense force members at play.” ISIS militants wreak havoc in Mozambique, killing more than 1,000 in insurgency 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z Wang said China’s border defense forces operate on their side of the Line of Actual Control and “strictly abide by the relevant agreements.” China objects to Ladakh status, Indian border activities 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z The statement called on the defense forces of both countries to respect longstanding agreements on military patrols along the border — including a prohibition on the use of firearms and the opening of communication channels. China and India Pledge to Ease Tensions After Border Clashes 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Founded in the wake of Iraqi Scud missile attacks on Israel during the 1991 Gulf War, the Home Front Command serves as Israel’s civil defense force. Facing a coronavirus crisis, Israel calls in the army 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z The island’s civil defense force oversaw the evacuation of 334,000 people, and while damage was being assessed on Tuesday, no casualties had been reported. Hurricane Laura Strengthens in the Gulf and Rekindles Dread From Past Storms 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z With its headquarters split between Redstone Arsenal, Ala. and Colorado Springs, Colo., the command organizes, trains, equips and deploys Army space and global missile defense forces to conduct worldwide operations. Army Space and Missile Defense Command joins U.S. Space Command 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z Marinella continues to urge on her friends who work with Beirut’s civil defense force: “I tell them, “These are your brothers, like they’re my brothers. They were family and fought Beirut’s fires together — including their last 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z Among those arrested were members of the police, defense forces and correctional services. 5 dead in hostage situation at troubled South Africa church 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z When the French retreated from the region, he served as an army officer in newly created South Vietnam, training local defense forces in the Mekong Delta and rising to become a lieutenant colonel. Tran Ngoc Chau, Vietnamese counterinsurgency specialist, dies at 96 of coronavirus complications 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z The statement says among those arrested are members of the police, defense forces and correctional services. 5 killed in hostage situation at church in South Africa 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z Munyengango said the attackers’ intention this time was to harm people inside a model village for internally displaced people, which is protected by the defense forces. Rwanda says 3 soldiers hurt in attack by gunmen near Burundi 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z Neither local government nor local self- defense forces knew what the object was, it added. Mysterious balloon-like 'UFO' object spotted over Japan 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z B-1B strategic bombers last week flew over Ukraine for the first time ever, prompting Russia to scramble fighter jets and put air defense forces on alert. Russian general chafes at “provocative” NATO drills 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z In April, Kenyan security officials said that members of the Somali army attacked Kenyan defense forces who were on patrol. Kenya and Somalia to Jointly Investigate Cargo Plane Crash 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z He sits on two government advisory boards aimed at jump starting technological innovation at the Defense Department, and is focused on revamping America’s defense forces with more engineers, more software and more AI. An Amazon VP’s resignation has cast a spotlight on the company’s working conditions 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z Four years later, Mr. Schmidt, 65, has channeled his blunt assessment of the military’s tech failings into a personal campaign to revamp America’s defense forces with more engineers, more software and more A.I. ‘I Could Solve Most of Your Problems’: Eric Schmidt’s Pentagon Offensive 2020-05-02T04:00:00Z Police are overseeing the departures, assisted by health authorities, the Australian defense force and hotel staff. The Latest: 1,300 Australians end two weeks in quarantine 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z The official said there was particular concern that the Afghan defense forces could split between "two presidents and two commanders in chief, or worse." U.S. vows to cut $1 billion in aid to Afghanistan as political crisis threatens peace deal 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z The United States pays billions of dollars every year toward the Afghan budget, including the country’s defense forces. Afghan peace deal on verge of collapse after Pompeo’s intervention fails 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Afghan defense forces continued to fight gunmen throughout the day, finally securing the area by killing about three gunmen in the late afternoon, according to ministry of interior spokesman Nasrat Rahimi. Islamic State attacks Kabul gathering, killing at least 32 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z “Our brave security and defense forces will only act in defense of themselves and the honorable people of Afghanistan,” he said in a televised address late on Friday. Countdown Begins to Possible End of U.S. War in Afghanistan 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z “During this period, the national military appropriately used air reconnaissance aircraft and air defense forces in accordance with combat readiness regulations,” it said. Taiwan scrambles armed jets as Chinese air force flies around island 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z The United States is paying $4.2 billion yearly just for Afghanistan’s security and defense forces. Afghans will need billions more in aid, as US looks to leave 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z The United States is paying $4.2 billion yearly just for Afghanistan’s security and defense forces. Afghans will need billions more in aid, as US looks to leave 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z “The defense force is both assisting to a degree and looking to whether that needs to be reinforced,” Chief of Defense Angus Campbell told reporters. 3 US firefighters who died in Australia crash identified 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z “The defense force is both assisting to a degree and looking to whether that needs to be reinforced,” Chief of Defense Angus Campbell told reporters. 3 US firefighters who died in Australia crash identified 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z “The defense force is both assisting to a degree and looking to whether that needs to be reinforced,” Defense Minister Angus Campbell told reporters. Wildfires close Australia’s Canberra airport 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z Mr. Rouhani, himself a former commander of Iran’s air defense forces, said on Tuesday that he wanted the issue “to be addressed to the people with honesty.” Iran’s President Calls for Special Court on Downed Plane 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z In the wake of the U.S. clash with Iran, the Iranian government admitted its air defense forces shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet taking off from Tehran last week, killing all 176 people aboard. ‘Opposite of Benghazi’: Terror attack, Obama’s weak response motivated Trump’s strike on Soleimani 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z Asked why Iranian airspace was not shut to commercial air traffic while Iran’s defense forces were on alert for attacks, Mr. Hajizadeh had no clear answer. Furor in Iran and Abroad After Tehran Admits Downing Ukrainian Jetliner 2020-01-11T05:00:00Z Tensions were high, and it is entirely possible Iran’s air defense forces were on alert and made an error. Opinion | Iran must tell the truth about the Ukrainian plane crash 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z Months into the crisis, defense force reserves are finally being deployed to provide much-needed logistical support to firefighters. Opinion | In fire-ravaged Australia, climate denial goes up in smoke 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z The interviews showed widespread official disillusionment with efforts to build a modern Afghan state, economy and defense force, even as public U.S. official statements routinely painted a more upbeat picture. Former Afghan leader Hamid Karzai grew estranged from his American allies during 10 years in power. Here’s what he says about The Afghanistan Papers. 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z The Popular Mobilization Commission told its followers to obey the directives of the Iraqi defense forces and to stay away from the centers of protest. Protesters Killed and Cleric’s House Bombed in Deepening Iraqi Chaos 2019-12-07T05:00:00Z Iran’s aerial defense forces, worried about possible American reprisals for the missile attack, were on alert — even though commercial aviation in Iran was allowed to proceed normally. Furor in Iran and Abroad After Tehran Admits Downing Ukrainian Jetliner 2020-01-11T05:00:00Z After a turnover that could have proved catastrophic, the Buckeyes’ defense forces a field goal that preserves their lead, 21-17. Tension pays Ohio State a visit along with Penn State, but both are turned away 2019-11-23T05:00:00Z Iranian air defense force reportedly shot down an “unknown” drone on Friday morning for allegedly violating its airspace. Iran claims it downed 'unknown' drone over Persian Gulf, Pentagon says all US devices accounted for 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z It said Iranian defense forces are searching the area for parts of the downed drone. Reports: Iran downs ‘unknown’ drone over Persian Gulf port 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z It was another fleeting engagement in the ongoing give-and-take between defense forces of various stripes and the remnants of the militant group Islamic State. In Iraq and Syria, a new phase of the war against Islamic State begins 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced Friday that U.S. air defense forces will be sent to Saudi Arabia. U.S. air defense forces are being deployed to Saudi Arabia 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z The commission promotes women’s rights and religious freedoms, and training defense forces and religious scholars in human rights. A young Afghan pledged to better his country. Then he was shot dead. - The Washington Post 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z Twenty Afghan defense forces personnel also were killed, along with five civilians, the Afghan government said. Trump administration optimistic for Taliban peace deal despite fighting, U.S. deaths in Afghanistan 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z U.S. forces in Afghanistan are combatting the Islamic State group separately from their mission of advising and assisting Afghan defense forces in their battle against the Taliban. Islamic State in Afghanistan aims to attack US, general says 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z “Families want more money in their weekly budgets for food, petrol and rent. Instead, their taxes are going toward rail, the defense force and trees,” said National Party leader Simon Bridges. New Zealand unveils new 'wellbeing' budget with $2.5 billion... 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Saudi air defense shoots down explosives-laden drone: Saudi Arabia's air defense forces intercepted a drone armed with explosives, aimed at an airport in the south of the kingdom, state news agency SPA said on Sunday. World digest: May 26, 2019 2019-05-26T04:00:00Z Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he feared the massacre could unleash instability and he vowed to “vest all necessary powers with the defense forces” to act against those responsible. Sri Lanka arrests 40 suspects after bombings, toll up to 310 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z “Most of them became militarized and enmeshed in one of the popular defense forces. He has that extraordinary network, and it’s all in his head.” The Fall of Omar Hassan al-Bashir, the ‘Spider’ at the Heart of Sudan’s Web 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z Local media said the explosion occurred near offices of a local community defense force. Suspected car bomb in southern Mexico injures none 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Local media said the explosion occurred near offices of a local community defense force. Suspected car bomb in southern Mexico injures none 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Israel’s defense forces said rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip. Explosion heard in central Israel after air raid sirens wail: report 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z There will be narrow exemptions for professional pest control and for the police and defense forces. Thousands of New Zealanders join Muslims in Friday prayers a week after mass shooting 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z Police will be supported by the New Zealand defense force, he said, and would consult gun licensing records. New Zealand’s swift change to gun laws highlights 25 years of US inaction 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z Police found a note written by the person who left the “hoax device,” which was dealt with by defense force experts. Grieving New Zealand looks for lessons from Christchurch attack 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z Now the cruel caliphate is surrounded by members of the Syrian defense force – predominantly Kurds – who say there are just days remaining. As ISIS crumbles, Syrian Kurds worry about US troop withdrawal 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z Singapore mandates young men serve in its armed forces, police force or civil defense force. Singaporean actor Aloysius Pang dies from military injuries 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z Konashenkov said the Syrian air defense forces shot down 14 of the 16 precision-guided bombs dropped by the Israeli jets, while the remaining two hit a Syrian military depot, injuring three Syrian soldiers. Russia: Israeli strike on Syria threatened civilian flights 2018-12-26T05:00:00Z Venezuela’s still-formidable defense force, once an exclusively U.S. client, is now equipped with Russian guns, tanks and planes, financed with prepaid oil deliveries to Russian clients. In Venezuela, Russia pockets key energy assets in exchange for cash bailouts 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z But Morrison canceled a planned visit to Afghanistan on the advice of the defense force chief due to operational security reasons. Australian leader Scott Morrison visits troops in Iraq 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Meshesha Areda, a justice official with the defense forces, as saying the sentences range from four to 14 years of “rigorous imprisonment.” Ethiopia sentences 66 soldiers who marched on PM’s office 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z One play later, Mell was on the field to help the defense force a turnover on downs. Nick Mell, Stone Bridge run past North Stafford in Va. Class 5 semifinal 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z In October, dissident Panamanian defense forces had been crushed in an attempted coup that received some, but not enough, American support. George Bush, 41st President, Dies at 94 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z A Russian navy ship was seen moving toward the Sea of Azov from the Black Sea, while Ukraine’s Odessa region said its air defense forces were put on alert. Amid crisis with Russia, Ukraine’s president also faces political fight at home 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z Mr. Trump places this nation at risk as he embraces and kowtows to our enemies while disparaging our allies and our national defense forces. Opinion | Trump’s kowtowing to Saudi Arabia should be the last straw 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z Although Mr. Macron appeared to want to stay above the fray, he did not back down on his advocacy for a European defense force. Macron’s Response to Trump: ‘I Do Not Do Policy or Diplomacy by Tweets’ 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z But they are the example for Pawlik and other fighters in the territorial defense forces. Special Report: Why Poland fell out of step with Europe 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z A 2014 Arabic news article described a man by that name as a lieutenant colonel in the Saudi civil defense force. What we know about the 15 Saudis said by Turkey to have played a role in Khashoggi’s disappearance Opponents say such a revision is not necessary because the defense force is widely recognized in and outside the country as Japan's military and its constitutionality is no longer an issue. Abe renews pledge to change Japan's charter to boost troops 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z Officials say the unit was part of the Kabul Security Force, a NATO-led mission created to train, advise and assist local defense forces. Oklahoma Army National Guard unit returns from Afghanistan 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z All 15 crew members on board the Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane were killed when it was downed Monday by Syrian air defense forces that mistook it for Israeli jets. Israeli delegation in Moscow to share data on plane downing 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z Poland’s military budget for 2018 envisages spending $153 million on the territorial defense forces, similar to the amount earmarked for the navy. Special Report: Why Poland fell out of step with Europe 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z He noted that the Afghan defense forces have shown new “resilience and coherence” and that the Afghan public lives “in dread of the Taliban’s return to power.” Taliban assault on Ghazni flouts Afghan and U.S. hopes for truce, peace talks 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z The defense forces are also conducting a legal review of a battle six years earlier involving New Zealand’s most decorated soldier. Australia and New Zealand, under media pressure, look into war crimes allegations in Afghanistan 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Senior U.S. leaders in politics, government, media, business, educational institutions, law enforcement and defense forces also are major targets of China’s political warfare efforts. Russia moving into Libya 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z Saudi air defense forces intercepted two rockets over Riyadh late on Sunday, sending debris measuring up to several meters hurtling towards residential areas. U.N. envoy due in Yemen as strains escalate with Houthi missile launch 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z “To respect the public’s wishes and to support their demands about peace, I am ordering the security and defense forces to extend the cease-fire from the fourth day of Eid,” said Mr. Ghani. Suspected Islamic State Suicide Bomber Strikes in Eastern Afghanistan 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z And so, society develops a special defense force called the Psycho Squad to fight against the augmented threat. Cyberpunk 2077 looks incredible in new trailer 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z A Saudi spokesman said a ballistic missile was shot down by the kingdom’s air defense forces over Riyadh. World Digest: May 9, 2018 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z “None of our aircraft involved were successfully engaged by Syrian defense forces.” Pentagon Says Syria Strikes Hit ‘Heart’ of Chemical Weapons Program 2018-04-14T04:00:00Z The tension intensified in another front as Saudi Arabia said its air defense forces intercepted three ballistic missiles fired at Riyadh and other cities by Yemen’s Houthis. Asian stocks on edge, oil soars on escalating Middle East tensions 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Some 3,500 extra police have been deployed along with over 2,000 defense force personnel in the biggest ever security operation in Australia’s northeastern state of Queensland. Anti-drone guns and jets deployed in Gold Coast security blitz 2018-04-03T04:00:00Z O’Neill last week hit out at critics of the aid effort for playing “political games,” while thanking Australia and New Zealand for military aircraft that provided assistance beyond the capacity of PNG’s own defense forces. A month after PNG quake, cash-strapped government struggles to help... 2018-03-24T04:00:00Z The unfortunate truth is that the United states is no longer a reliable ally and you need to be able to deter NK with your own defense forces. Japan Fears Being Left Behind by Trump’s Talks With Kim Jong-un 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z He said the three killed were civilian defense force members on night duty. Bicycle-riding suicide bomber kills 3 in northeast Nigeria 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z The Trump administration is expanding the size and role of the U.S. troop presence in an effort to strengthen the Afghan defense forces and bring the insurgents to a settlement. Violence in Afghan capital continues as Taliban remain silent on peace talks offer 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z “We are still anxious,” said Samir Salim, 45, a rescue worker from the White Helmets civil defense force. Starved and abandoned, a suburb of the Syrian capital braces for new attacks 2018-02-17T05:00:00Z Philadelphia’s defense forces turnovers, which is another key to defeating New England. It’s the Patriots’ Stage; All the Rest Are Merely Players 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z The school, near the border of South Africa, shuttered in 1985 after defense forces from the apartheid regime conducted a raid in the area, killing 15 people. Hugh Masekela, South African trumpeter and a leading voice in the anti-apartheid movement, dies at 78 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z In 2017, defense forces detained about 1,300 migrants, mostly from Haiti, as part of a broader crackdown on people smuggling and illegal immigration. Bahamas military detains 70 Haitian migrants from sailboat 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z Chipanga appeared at the court to face charges of making statements aimed at undermining public confidence in the defense forces. Ousted Zimbabwe finance minister Chombo in court over corruption charges 2017-11-25T05:00:00Z The defense force three turnovers that the offense turned into 17 points and the special teams blocked a third-quarter punt that Gurley converted into his second touchdown. What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 9: What’s ‘Half a Hundred’ Times Two? 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z “The current purging and cleansing process in ZANU-PF, which so far is targeting mostly members associated with our liberation history, is a serious cause for concern for us in the defense forces,” said Gen. Chiwenga. Robert Mugabe faces Zimbabwe military show of force 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z As Mama walked closer to school, he passed a civilian defense force of about 100 bare-chested men with beaded belts and wooden rods, chanting and blowing whistles, threatening a reprisal against another group. They were rescued from war. Now South Sudan’s child soldiers are going back. 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z He was speaking in a phone call with British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson after Saudi air defense forces intercepted a ballistic missile they said was fired toward Riyadh on Saturday by the Houthis. Saudi mass arrests jolt markets, play to ire over corruption 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z Chipanga appeared at the court to face charges of making statements aimed at undermining public confidence in the defense forces. Ousted Zimbabwe finance minister Chombo in court over corruption charges 2017-11-25T05:00:00Z The missile was shot down by Saudi air defense forces, with fragments of the missile landing in an uninhabited area north of the capital. Saudi Arabia intercepts missile targeting main airport 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z Afghan and American officials are relying heavily on expanding the air force and special operations forces because they are among the best educated and most professional members of the Afghan defense forces. Afghan president, U.S. general vow ambitious air war to defeat Taliban 2017-10-07T04:00:00Z For the first time the bi-annual drill is joined by Poland’s new defense force, the Territorial Defense Forces, which train civilian volunteers to support the regular troops. Poland, NATO troops hold drills amid security concerns 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z He was speaking in a phone call with British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson after Saudi air defense forces intercepted a ballistic missile they said was fired toward Riyadh on Saturday by the Houthis. Saudi mass arrests jolt markets, play to ire over corruption 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z “I see a lot of people who leave our defense forces because of the operation,” General Marc Thys, the commander of Belgium’s land forces, said in an interview, without giving numbers. Soldiers on Europe's streets dent NATO's defense edge 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z Above, an image released by South Korea’s defense forces. North Korea, Mumbai, Texas: Your Friday Briefing 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z In a new report on lessons learned from rebuilding the Afghan defense forces, the U.S. Afghan president, U.S. general vow ambitious air war to defeat Taliban 2017-10-07T04:00:00Z “The Chinese frontier defense force will continue to patrol and garrison in the Doklam area,” spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a regular news conference. India, China agree to pull back troops to resolve tense border dispute 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z Bridges collapsed, homes flooded and authorities moved to deploy defense forces in flood-hit areas from Friday. Irish woman escapes landslide that threw car through kitchen wall 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z “I see a lot of people who leave our defense forces because of the operation,” General Marc Thys, the commander of Belgium’s land forces, said in an interview, without giving numbers. Soldiers on Europe's streets dent NATO's defense edge 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z The Afghan defense forces are bravely fighting at tremendous cost. Opinion | A new, winning strategy for Trump in Afghanistan 2017-08-16T04:00:00Z The Marines' next of kin had been notified, and Australia's defense force was assisting the Americans with the recovery effort, the statement said. Military Calls Off Search and Rescue for 3 Missing Marines 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z Most attacks are aimed at Afghan defense forces. Two U.S. troops killed in attack on NATO convoy in Afghanistan 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z Bridges collapsed, homes flooded and authorities moved to deploy defense forces in flood-hit areas from Friday. Irish woman escapes landslide that threw car through kitchen wall 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z The Old City’s narrow passageways deny the civil defense force essential tools they need to clear the detritus. Iraqi forces and rescue crews in Mosul look to save civilians and pull bodies from the rubble 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z The Afghan defense forces have been criticized for widespread corruption, poor leadership and high rates of desertion. On July 4 visit to Kabul, GOP senators say U.S. needs to win in Afghanistan 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z "The training helps present a credible defense force that hopefully will deter aggression, but if not, we'll be prepared to move to defend the borders of NATO," said Lt. NATO war game defends Baltic weak spot for first time 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z Federal prosecutors said the men were allegedly involved in the group’s fight against Syrian government troops and Kurdish defense forces. 4 Syrian brothers face terrorism charges in Germany 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z Federal prosecutors said in a statement Monday they were allegedly involved in the group’s fight against Syrian government troops and Kurdish defense forces. 4 Syrians face terrorism charges in Germany 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z The civil defense force often receives word of civilians in combat areas by telephone, Ibrahim said. Iraqi forces and rescue crews in Mosul look to save civilians and pull bodies from the rubble 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z Iraqi civil defense forces initially put the figure at 278 but scaled that back to 142 on Thursday, after the U.S. report was released. Pentagon investigation into deadly airstrike in Mosul says U.S. bomb ignited Islamic State explosives 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z Efforts to professionalize and motivate the country’s defense forces, he said, “would be for naught if the leaders are corrupt and inept.” A U.S. troop increase would aim to double the size of Afghanistan’s special operations unit 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the Pentagon bolstered missile defense forces in Alaska with 14 interceptors in response to North Korea's threats of attacks. North Korea's push over the years to become a nuclear power 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z The head of the opposition’s civil defense force in Khan Sheikhoun, in Idlib province, says the hospital was struck hours after the alleged gas attack that killed dozens of people. The Latest: Russian says rebel-held town in Syria exposed 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z She said the defense force would fly over the area for an assessment as soon as it was safe to do so. Early reports of damage in wake of Australia's Cyclone Debbie 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z Four thousand men and women will be drafted into the defense forces. Sweden reinstates conscription over worries about Russia 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z In Afghanistan, the 16-year war with the Taliban is at a stalemate, the defense forces are demoralized and stretched thin, and the government of President Ashraf Ghani is beset by divisions and administrative paralysis. Pakistan shells border with Afghanistan as tensions rise over terrorist attacks 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z The possibility of a sustained military conflict between Gambian and other West African troops had appeared unlikely, especially after the Gambian chief of defense forces, Ousman Badjie, said Friday that he would not support Jammeh. Gambia’s president agrees to step down, following threat of military intervention 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z Last month, Poland’s senate approved a 50,000-volunteer territorial defense force that will start recruiting in January. NATO’s Jittery Baltic Members Move to Beef Up Own Defense 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z Many settlements actually increase the security burden on the Israeli defense forces and leaders of the settler movement are motivated by ideological imperatives that entirely ignore legitimate Palestinian aspirations. Read John Kerry's Full Speech on Israeli Settlements and a Two-State Solution 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z The meetings reportedly were held as late as September, when Flynn helped pitch Brainwave’s services to officials from the Bangladeshi defense forces. Trump’s pick for national security adviser had role in firm co-led by man who tried to sell material to the KGB 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z “Security is uncertain around the world and that is why we are re-equipping our navy and our defense forces,” Turnbull told reporters. Australia and France sign deal to build 12 submarines 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z The defense force said it had started to ferry people out by military helicopter at about 9 a.m. New Zealand Plans Rescue of Tourists Stranded by Quake 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z Throughout the Cold War, Sweden claimed neutrality, building up an extensive defense force independent of both the West and Moscow. Sweden Draws Closer to NATO as Russia Tensions Rise 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z Would the Israeli defense force police the streets of every single Palestinian city and town? Read John Kerry's Full Speech on Israeli Settlements and a Two-State Solution 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z Russia's concerns that India was looking elsewhere to upgrade its defense forces were assuaged by several deals that were concluded on Saturday. Putin, Modi renew ties, discuss irritants in relationship 2016-10-15T04:00:00Z Now, under President Barack Obama's plan, the U.S.-led presence is focused on supporting the Afghan government and its defense forces against what has become an increasingly violent and resurgent Taliban. U.S. Service Member Killed in Afghanistan 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Saleh said he feared far more victims will be found as civil defense force volunteers excavate mountains of concrete and rubble that have now come to define the city’s landscape. U.S. pressed to prevent Aleppo bloodbath as its residents ‘sit in their homes, waiting to die’ 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z Generally, when a defense forces an offense into third-and-long situations, coaches and players like their chances, because longer third downs are more difficult to convert. Redskins’ loss to Cowboys reeks of missed opportunity 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z I’m rewarded with a new resource called "sac venom," but almost immediately a robotic defense force appears and starts attacking me. No Man’s Sky travel diary: turning to a life of space crime 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z Maybe the defense forces a field goal or a turnover. Thursday Seahawks observations: Strongside linebacker competition, Earl Thomas, receivers and more 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z “It is the necessary amount for our defense forces to do their work and that money will be available,” Picciani told journalists after a meeting at the presidential palace in the capital of Brasilia. Brazil’s armed forces get extra funds before Rio Olympics 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Wilder said that although the Afghan defense forces have taken heavy casualties under sustained attacks by Taliban forces, they are "fighting hard" and deserve continued levels of support. Keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan sends the right message, generals and diplomats say 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z “Will they develop more effective territorial defense forces and capabilities of their own?” he asked. In Shadow of ‘Brexit,’ NATO Will Sound Message of Unity Against Russia 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z Civil defense forces were cleaning up the area and police were investigating, the resident said. Suicide bombers hit three Saudi cities 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z Japanese Defense Minister General Nakatani said Japanese defense forces warned off the Chinese ship, which departed around 5 a.m. Japan Says a Chinese Naval Vessel Infiltrated Its Waters 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Because he was born in Nepal, Ghimire’s teammates call him “Gurkha,” the name of a Nepalese defense force that repelled invasion from the British East India Company in 1814. Alhaji Bah leads Falls Church boys’ soccer’s gritty region semifinal upset of Broad Run 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Wilder said he was "cautiously optimistic" that with continued training and support, Afghan defense forces will be able to hold major Afghan cities and highways and keep the Taliban from making any strategic gains. Keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan sends the right message, generals and diplomats say 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z This would make available a wider suite of American weapons platforms, such as missile systems, to strengthen Vietnam’s naval and coastal defense forces. An Undemocratic Vietnam Awaits Obama 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z “We know - and they know - that these are defense forces that are at a level that could be easily overwhelmed.” US gears up missile defense system in Europe to Russia’s ire 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z "We know — and they know — that these are defense forces that are at a level that could be easily overwhelmed." A U.S. missile defense system aimed at protecting Europe from ballistic missile threats from the Middle East moves into a higher gear this week 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z “We know — and they know — that these are defense forces that are at a level that could be easily overwhelmed.” US gears up missile defense system in Europe to Russia's ire 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z President Obama, like President Clinton, has scaled back our defense forces and famously opted to lead from behind in the fight against the Islamic State. Back to the Future 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z In a televised address late Sunday, Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn expressed his “deepest grief” over the raid and said defense forces were pursuing the attackers and would free the children. Ethiopia vows to pursue South Sudan gunmen who killed 200 in cross-border raid 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z “Any potential consideration would balance the need to close any gaps in how we currently execute our mission with our efforts to continue to develop the capabilities of the Afghan national security and defense forces.” Senior U.S. general wants to start striking the Taliban again 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z “The purpose of this exercise is to improve interoperability of our air defense forces and our combined ability to defend against air and missile attack,” said Lt. Israel to launch one of the most advanced missile defense systems in the world, with U.S. help 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z Assistance Mission for Iraq, known as UNAMI, put the number of the killed civilians at 410, a figure which according to U.N. methodology includes the federal police, civil defense forces and personal security details. Iraq hails progress troops achieved in military operation 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z Assistance Mission for Iraq, known as UNAMI, put the number of the killed civilians at 410 included the federal police, civil defense forces and personal security details. The United Nations says continuous violence has left at least 670 Iraqis dead in February, of whom about two-thirds were civilians 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z His plan: to replace Saddam Hussein’s 350,000-man army with a lightly armed border protection force that would peak at around 40,000 soldiers, supplemented by police and civil defense forces. The Iraq War’s tragic epilogue: Why America may never truly be able to leave 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z When Ukraine’s border defense forces look east and south, they see nothing but Russian trouble. Ukraine desperate for U.S. surveillance equipment in standoff with Russia 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z The new unit also is expected to control China’s future strategic missile defense forces. Inside the Ring: China preps for space warfare 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Ali al-Shahrani, spokesman for the civil defense forces in the southwestern city of Najran said the shelling took place Saturday evening. Saudi officials: Shelling across Yemen border kills Saudi, 2 Indians 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z Instead, she decides to divert money so planets in the New Republic can build their own defense forces. A complete guide to the new Star Wars canon before The Force Awakens 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z But the biggest mistake we’ve made militarily is letting Barack Obama cut our defense forces by 25 percent and leaving us at the least prepared position we’ve been in since before World War II. Transcript: Republican Presidential Debate 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z Mr. Hunter said Ukrainian defense forces badly need lethal defensive weapons against one of the world’s largest armies. Ukraine desperate for U.S. surveillance equipment in standoff with Russia 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z My professional opinion is that women are fully capable of operating in combat roles and will strengthen our national defense force overall. Women Can Go to War 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z Darwin is the major port for Australian defense forces in the north and is also used by U.S. China's Port Deal Raises Strategic Questions Inside Australia 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z As early as 2009, American officials were worried by a growing Taliban presence in the province, and began training and paying local militiamen as a defense force. For Afghans in Kunduz, Taliban Assault Is Just the Latest Affront 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z Syrian TV and Manar, a station owned by Lebanon's Hezbollah group, said popular defense forces — a term used to refer to Shiite militias — foiled attempts by "terrorists" to attack Foua and destroyed five armored vehicles. Activists: Syrian warplanes attack IS-held town of Palmyra, at least 15 people killed 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z That position is taught in most grade schools and universities and formed an ideology among many students that any war policy beyond the self defense forces' current responsibilities is morally abhorrent. Japan’s Armed Forces: The Ultimate Military or an Out-of-Date Relic? 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z The Israeli defense forces held a standard welcoming ceremony for Carter and he then went into a closed meeting with Yaalon. Israeli defense minister warmly welcomes US Pentagon chief Carter 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z And then the anti-balaka, who were largely a local defense force, increased their power and started to coordinate attacks on different areas around Central African Republic and forced out the Seleka government. Marcus Bleasdale: When Photography Campaigns for Change 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z “I support the defense forces who killed the terrorist,” Naftali Bennett, the leader of the pro-settlement Jewish Home party, said in a statement. Palestinian Stabs 2 Israeli Soldiers and Is Killed 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z Officials say they hope to reassure nervous gulf Arab states by providing more military aid and training to their defense forces, and by making more explicit commitments to help them repel external attacks. U.S. promises to beef up defense aid to Persian Gulf allies 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z So after watching the Yellow Jackets’ defense force several mistakes by his spread option offense in Saturday’s 100-play controlled scrimmage, Johnson was hardly surprised. Jackets’ defense has encouraging spring debut in full pads 2015-03-28T04:00:00Z On Friday, The Associated Press joined an aerial reconnaissance by New Zealand's defense force of Epi, Emae and Tongoa islands to the north, which are home to several thousand people. 5 things to know about Vanuatu's devastating cyclone 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z Georgina Roberts, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Vanuatu, said two defense force planes were sent to retrieve about 100 stranded New Zealand tourists. 24 Dead in Vanuatu After Cyclone Pam, U.N. Says 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z Georgina Roberts, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Vanuatu, said two defense force planes would arrive Monday to retrieve about 100 stranded New Zealand tourists. Vanuatu struggles to account for cyclone damage, deaths 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z Georgina Roberts, New Zealand's High Commissioner to Vanuatu, said two defense force planes would arrive Monday to retrieve about 100 stranded New Zealand tourists. Vanuatu struggles to account for cyclone damage, deaths 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z At a minimum, this will mean helping Ukraine to stabilize its reeling economy, absorb and assist more than 1.6 million people uprooted by the war, and rebuild its defense forces. Now Obama Must Arm Ukraine 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z “They were freed as defense forces pursued the attackers who were heading back to Nigeria.” Cameroon's military says it has rescued at least 2 dozen hostages 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z Forces like the Kurdish defense forces are in desperate need of advanced technological analysis and utilizing social capabilities could augment their offensive capabilities greatly. Why Won't Anonymous Target ISIS? 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z After five consecutive victories, Grant expected easy victory, but Vicksburg, with its elevated position on bluffs above the river and entrenched defense forces, proved difficult to take. Visit Mississippi: History, brews, blues flow in Mississippi 2014-12-29T05:00:00Z Department of Defense Inspector General found that Afghanistan's previous government under President Hamid Karzai had failed to effectively track billions of dollars in direct contributions to the Afghan defense forces. Special Report: Left to fight alone, Afghanistan battles to save wounded 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Moustapha said defense forces were hunting for the freed prisoners and the attackers. 9 Niger security forces killed in militant attacks 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z What would independence mean for Scotland’s defense force and for NATO? What Happens If Scotland Votes For Independence? 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z South African police and defense forces escorted Prime Minister Thomas Thabane back to the capital, Maseru, and are staying in the country to ensure his security, said Assistant Police Commissioner Lehloka Maphatsoe. Lesotho prime minister returns home 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z “As we speak now, the situation in Lesotho, in the capital, is back to normal,” said Ntlele Ntoi, a spokesman for the defense forces. Lesotho Military Moves on Police 2014-08-30T04:00:00Z The First Contractors’ War was “a remarkably unprecedented experiment” in the privatization of America’s defense forces, as California’s U.S. Is America's Second Contractors' War Drawing Near? 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z Governments might need to restrict population movements and public gatherings, and use the police and civil defense forces to guarantee the security of response teams, she said. WHO chief says Ebola out of control but can be stopped 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z They allowed several members of the vigilantes to join a “rural defense force” to work alongside the federal police, though questions have been raised if the vigilantes themselves are turning into yet another menace. Mexican Drug Lord Taunts the Authorities With Videos 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z Biryukov is part of a sea change in the way Ukrainians view their defense forces. Ukrainian army fights rebels and neglect The brigade is ostensibly a defense force, although the commander’s message from his colleague on the front lines near Samarra, about 80 miles north of Baghdad, pointed to a more active role. Iraqi army increasingly bolstered by Shiite militias as ISIS advances As recently as Monday, he ordered Ukrainian defense forces to seal the porous border with Russia as a prelude to a cease-fire. Rebels reject peace proposal from Ukraine U.S. defense forces are expected to order around 2,400 F-35s, while other countries are expected to order the rest. Ramp Up In F-35 Production & Rising International Sales Will Help Return Lockheed's Top Line To Growth Trajectory After 2014 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z “This is a most promising lead,” former Australian defense force chief Angus Houston, in charge of coordinating efforts, told reporters in Perth on Monday. The Latest Pings Are the ‘Best Lead Yet’ in the Hunt for the Missing Jet 2014-04-07T08:42:26Z Many Ukrainians embarrassed by the sorry state of their army are feeling moments of pride as the defense forces have wrested back control of border checkpoints and territory that had been held by rebels. Ukrainian army fights rebels and neglect His critics say doing so would weaken constraint on using the defense force. Hagel backs Japan plan to bolster self-defense 2014-04-05T03:10:59Z The latter was contracted by the German defense forces. NSA Targeted German Companies: Der Spiegel 2014-03-29T16:18:17Z He and others noted that the government effort to regularize them as a rural defense force required them to submit to a criminal-background check. Vigilantes, Once Welcome, Frighten Many in Mexico 2014-02-25T04:28:51Z A group of several dozen men from the protesters' main organized defense force wearing helmets and carrying clubs oversaw Common Cause's withdrawal from the building early Wednesday afternoon. Ukraine Protesters Reject Amnesty 2014-01-30T01:13:40Z It also accuses the ruling party of running the country's defense forces as its own political militia. Local election gains boost Mozambique's MDM opposition party 2013-12-04T16:21:12Z Furthermore, only the minimum defense forces necessary for self-defense should be retained and used. Japan Looks to Add Offensive Firepower 2013-06-04T05:20:28Z He also created a civilian defense force whose 22,000 volunteers took revolver training so they could supplement the police force in case of an emergency. City Room: New York Mayor Elected in 1913 Carried a Gun 2013-04-29T21:41:56Z “Whether in the rural defense force or in self-defense,” he said, “I will keep protecting my community.” Vigilantes, Once Welcome, Frighten Many in Mexico 2014-02-25T04:28:51Z He is the minister of strategic affairs and is a former chief of staff of the Israeli defense forces. U.S. to honor Israel's Barak, outgoing architect of Iran policy 2012-11-29T00:46:50Z November 2012 will be a month to remember for the Israeli defense forces and internet security forces. Anonymous Hackers Ramp Up Israeli Web Attacks And Data Breaches As Gaza Conflict Rages 2012-11-19T13:48:47Z “Putin reacts the best way he knows how to problems in Syria, and to tensions with China and Turkey: he boosts his defense forces,” says independent analyst Dmitry Oreshkin. Russia’s Defense Ministry Crackdown 2012-10-25T19:43:00Z This attack did not come from inside the country and not from the security and defense forces either. Guinea-Bissau: Portugal behind failed coup bid 2012-10-22T16:48:40Z Announcing humanitarian and other measures to help Mali, the bloc said it would in particular consider ways to retrain the Malian defense forces, and develop plans for an eventual military mission. EU to plan military training mission for Mali 2012-10-15T16:12:48Z For them it was a “takeover” by the Tatmadaw, the formal term for the armed forces that translates as “great defense force.” In Myanmar's Makeover, Politics Is Just the Beginning 2012-10-04T20:32:47Z The mishaps were not the first time that air defense forces fired at a civilian aircraft that was believed to be on a military mission. Wary of Israel, Iran Is Said to Blunder in Strikes 2012-10-03T03:39:28Z He is also planning to extend his company's services to defense forces in other countries, including the U.K. and Japan. Defense Contractors Brace for Federal Budget Cuts 2012-09-24T17:00:00Z LSU's defense forces a lot of punts, but it's a good guess that a lot of them were going to be angled toward the sidelines this year. What does LSU do with without Honey Badger? 2012-08-10T22:46:12Z Fitness reigns as a core value of the defense forces, and the military is a microcosm of the nation since nearly every teenager - man and woman - passes through. IHT Rendezvous: In Israel, Paddleball as Fitness Regime 2012-07-07T16:34:14Z "I think close partnership with America will be key to meeting India's own stated aims of a modern and effective defense force," he said. Panetta calls for deep U.S.-India defense ties, more arms trade 2012-06-06T13:03:09Z Some of these armed groups began as local defense forces, which then morphed into militias that plague the civilians they are supposedly protecting. In Congo, Self-Defense Can Offer Its Own Risk 2012-03-29T03:20:33Z Texas A&M leads the Big 12 in steals, and its pressure defense forces an average of 20 turnovers per game, the most in the conference. NCAA tournament 2012: Maryland needs to limit turnovers vs. Texas A&M 2012-03-24T23:54:42Z He even tried to convince reporters that the Tar Heels could be better off, even though Ohio’s pressure defense forces 17 turnovers per game. NCAA tournament 2012: Kendall Marshall?s injury thrusts unheralded Tar Heels into spotlight 2012-03-23T00:20:29Z "Civil defense forces are now firing cartridges and tear gas and I am asking the Interior Minister to order troops not to disperse protesters using force," he said. Egypt army urges swift move to presidential election 2012-02-06T16:12:38Z As many as 20 rebel soldiers early today detained the head of the defense force, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. said, citing an unidentified senior military official. Australia Urges Order in Papua New Guinea on Mutiny Report 2012-01-26T12:57:24Z As many as 20 rebel soldiers placed the head of the defense force under house arrest early today, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported, citing an unidentified senior military official. Australia Calls for Order in Papua New Guinea Amid Mutiny Report 2012-01-26T03:29:57Z The modernization and development of our national defense forces suit China's development and objective security needs. China says U.S. defense policy stance misjudges Beijing intent 2012-01-09T09:57:57Z The country’s defense forces, which answer to Mr. Mugabe and helped secure his victory in the last election by force, recently bought a large shipment of weapons and equipment from China, local news media reported. Experts Say Zimbabwe Diamonds Help Mugabe?s Political Machine 2011-12-17T03:06:49Z "What the North Americans wanted to do was destroy our defense forces," he said. Noriega Flown Home to Be Punished Once Again 2011-12-11T15:55:12Z "But one must remember that ultimately, Israel is a sovereign nation and the Israeli government, defense forces and security services -- not others -- are responsible for Israel's security, future and existence," Barak said. Barak says no Israeli attack on Iran anytime soon 2011-12-01T09:21:59Z As defense minister, Sultan closed multibillion deals to establish the modern Saudi armed forces, including land, air, naval and air defense forces. Saudi Crown Prince Dies Abroad After Illness 2011-10-22T06:40:00Z Three civil defense force fire engines were also damaged. Fire at Shell's Singapore refinery surges again 2011-09-29T07:30:58Z BEIJING—China said Friday that its maritime defense forces recently staged three days and nights of exercises in the South China Sea, a disputed, resource-rich region where tensions are rising. Beijing Stages Drills in South China Sea 2011-06-17T08:51:20Z The bomb was found in the town of Maynooth, about 25 km from Dublin, the defense forces said in a statement. Bomb found in Ireland before British queen's visit 2011-05-17T06:43:52Z Marshal Houston, who is chief of the defense force, said in an e-mail that the military would act on government recommendations to open all posts to women. Australia to Review Charges of Sexism in Its Military 2011-04-22T01:00:19Z In northeastern Japan, which bore the brunt of the tsunami, relief workers are struggling to provide residents with two meals a day, with self defense forces helping provide food, local authorities said. Wal-Mart to Reopen Half of Japan Stores Closed in Wake of Quake 2011-03-27T06:43:33Z Throughout Monday, defense forces arrived at Iwanuma's makeshift morgue with bodies found in waters that had rushed far inland. A Vigil of Hope, Loss 2011-03-15T11:18:29Z The Skinny: Pressure defense forces opponents into turnovers at an alarming rate. NCAA Capsules-Philadelphia Regional 2011-03-15T08:59:07Z Throughout the day, defense forces arrived at the makeshift morgue bearing bodies found in waters that rushed far inland Friday. On Edge of Mudfields, Makeshift Morgues Await Worst 2011-03-14T19:21:53Z Rescue efforts accelerated as police, fire department and defense forces deployed to severely affected areas. Quake, Tsunami Slam Japan 2011-03-12T05:46:44Z A defense force mine sweeper will help scour the bay for submerged hazards, said Bligh, who will hold a special Cabinet meeting today to discuss the recovery effort. Flooded Brisbane Returns to Work as Power Restored 2011-01-17T00:00:05Z A defense force mine sweeper will help scour the bay for submerged hazards, said Bligh, who will hold a special cabinet meeting today to discuss the recovery effort. Flood-Ravaged Brisbane Returns to Work as City Power Restored 2011-01-16T13:02:02Z It stipulated the creation of a new constitution and truth and reconciliation committees, as well as the integration of both armies into one national defense force. Nepal?s Restive Revolutionaries 2011-01-13T14:00:00Z "There is no doubt about the cohesion as perfect brothers in arms of the security and defense forces," army spokesman Babri Gohourou said in an address on state TV late on Wednesday. Ivorian army says unified behind Gbagbo despite pressure 2010-12-23T08:39:58Z Police, soldiers and civil defense forces searched for victims under the rubble. Bombing of police official's home kills 11 in Iraq 2010-10-19T08:58:00Z But on at least one issue, the village defense forces, the general has run into resistance from Karzai. Gen. Petraeus runs into resistance from Karzai over village defense forces 2010-07-10T04:00:00Z Mr. Zardari, during his meeting with business leaders, thanked the CEO of China Northern Industries Corp. "for its cooperation with the defense forces of Pakistan," his statement said. Zardari Seeks Energy Deals in China 2010-07-07T11:16:00Z This satellite will provide secure communications for Germany's defense forces throughout the Americas and the Far East. Ariane rocket launches two satellites 2010-05-21T23:33:00Z "A U.S. reconnaissance aircraft which had intended to approach our operational war games left ... upon the timely warning of our air defense forces," Fars quoted army commander Ataollah Salehi as saying. Iran warned U.S. plane to stay away from exercise: report 2010-05-11T09:10:00Z Perceptions of security The defense force appears more ragtag than fearsome militia. U.S. training Afghan villagers to fight the Taliban 2010-04-27T04:00:00Z The air force percentage included air defense forces. Area Handbook for Romania Ground forces constitute the great bulk of the so-called Bulgarian People's Army, but it also includes a small air and air defense force, a small naval force, and the border guards. Area Handbook for Bulgaria At its end, he was solemnly informed that, though not a native of Yugna, he was entrusted with the command of the defense forces of the city. The Fifth-Dimension Tube On September 15, 1914, General Christian Beyers resigned his position of commandant general of the defense force in a letter which was practically a declaration of war against the British Empire. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources Among members of the village defense force here, however, questions of growth are less important than what happens once the flow of U.S. cash ends. U.S. training Afghan villagers to fight the Taliban 2010-04-27T04:00:00Z Air and Air Defense Forces The commander of the air and air defense forces occupies a position parallel to that of the commanders of the military districts and the naval and frontier forces. Area Handbook for Romania Air defense forces are positioned to provide protection for the country's periphery as well as for a few cities and air installations. Area Handbook for Bulgaria “You command the defense forces of Yugna for always,” said the bearded old man, gently. The Fifth-Dimension Tube The translated broadcast, as Gus and Al presented it, was calculated to put the high brass of the defense forces into a frenzied tizzy. The Machine That Saved The World He and all the other officers of the Kandarian defense forces had searched desperately for something that could be done to avert the catastrophe before them. Talents, Incorporated He will have the authority to train the national units assigned to his command and to organize them into an effective integrated defense force. The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952 One of the deputies was chief of the air and air defense forces, and all of the others were generals. Area Handbook for Bulgaria It had seemed wise to remove workmen from the neighborhood of the meteoric fall, and the whole occurrence had been made the occasion of a full-scale practice emergency response by air and other defense forces. Operation Terror Neither the Soviet Union nor any other nation will have reason to question our will to sustain the strongest and most flexible defense forces. State of the Union Address "Call the defense forces," Bors commanded the grid office, by transmitter. Talents, Incorporated It is my studied conviction that no nation will ever risk general war against us unless we should be so foolish as to neglect the defense forces we now so powerfully support. State of the Union Address The defense forces of our Allies now number five million men, several thousand combatant ships, and over 25,000 aircraft. State of the Union Address |
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