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Sep 14, 2009

U.S. fighter jets to take part in drills in Estonia, Lithuania

By Ria Novosti

From Ria Novosti: U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets will take part in two-stage military exercises in Estonia and Lithuania aimed at improving interoperability and combat readiness of NATO forces in the Baltic region. The aircraft from the 494th Fighter Squadron based at the Royal Air Force base in Lakenheath (U.K.), will leave their base […]

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Sep 12, 2009

U.S. eyes $7.8 billion missile sale to Turkey

By Reuters

From Reuters: The Obama administration has notified Congress of a possible $7.8 billion sale of Patriot PAC-3 antimissile batteries and related gear to Turkey, the only NATO ally bordering Iran. The sale would include 13 Patriot ‘fire units,’ 72 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles and a range of associated hardware for ground-based air defense, the Pentagon’s […]

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Sep 12, 2009

Spanish government agrees to send 220 more troops to Afghanistan

By the Canadian Press

From the Canadian Press: Spain’s government agreed Friday to send 220 more troops to Afghanistan, raising the total to about 1,000 and moving to help a hard-pressed allied coalition fighting the resurgent Taliban. The decision now goes to parliament, which is expected to approve it. Deputy Prime Minister Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega said […]

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Sep 12, 2009

Report: Government-Sponsored Cyberattacks Increasing

By cio.com

From cio.com: Governments and allied groups worldwide are using the Internet to spy and launch cyberattacks on their enemies, targeting critical systems including electricity, air traffic control, financial markets and government computer networks, according to McAfee’s annual report examining global cybersecurity. This year, China has been accused of launching attacks against the United States, India, […]

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Sep 10, 2009

NATO secretary general cancels trip to Ottawa

By the Canadian Press

From the Canadian Press: NATO’s secretary general, who recently ruffled feathers by urging Canada to extend its combat mission in Afghanistan beyond 2011, quietly scuttled a planned visit to Ottawa that was supposed to take place over the last few days . . . Alliance officials were not immediately available for comment. But Canadian government […]

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Sep 10, 2009

The terrorist threat remains

By the Telegraph

From the Telegraph: The devastating terrorist attacks that took place in New York and Washington eight years ago today are the reason why our troops are still in Afghanistan. Initially they were sent, along with American and other Nato forces, to track down Osama bin Laden and destroy al-Qaeda’s bases, an outcome that required the […]

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Sep 10, 2009

The North Atlantic Phoenix

By the National Interest

From the National Interest: But the fact of the matter is that NATO went to war in Afghanistan, invoking Article V’s declaration that an “attack against one” shall be “considered an attack against them all” in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The Taliban government that sheltered al-Qaeda has been ousted and hundreds of the […]

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Sep 10, 2009

NATO’s Frank Boland meet with Georgian Defense Minister

By milaz.info

From milaz.info: Head of Force Planning Department of NATO Defence Policy and Planning Division, Frank Boland, met with Georgian Minister of Defense Bacho Akhalaia, Trend reported. Boland heads a group of appraisers in Georgia. The visit aims to appreciate obligations envisaged by annual national program and planning and survey. Frank Boland will hold meetings with […]

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Sep 10, 2009

NATOSource: Secretary General Rasmussen; NATO Can Not Exit Afghanistan

By NATO

From NATO: we must stay in Afghanistan as long as necessary, and we will stay as long as necessary. Let no one think that a run for the exits is an option. It is not. My view on this is very clear. What we are doing now is very difficult and very costly. But if […]

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Sep 10, 2009

NATOSource: Estonian President’s Remarks on NATO and CyberSecurity

By the Office of the President of Estonia

From the Office of the President of Estonia: While creating “cyber Article 5” preparedness (which is becoming NATO’s “niche” in the global cyber security agenda as opposed to the EU or COE), it is important to see collective defence as part of cyber deterrence in a wider sense (involving law enforcement, information infrastructure providers and […]

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