MP urges tough U.S. stand on E.U.-China arms embargo

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The European Union's move to lift its embargo on arms sales to China was opposed by a member of the British Parliament Liam Fox who advised the United States to take a tough stance against this move warning that such weapons might provide the Asian giant with cutting-edge technologies to use against American forces. The rising threat of Chinese belligerence is cited by many analysts as a reason why the US may err in failing to procure next-generation weapons systems.

Europe, Contracts & orders received, Administration of General Economic Programs, Executive changes & profiles, International politics, Contracts & orders let, Trade Bans & Embargos, Officials and employees, International aspects, Contracts, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, International relations, Military aspects, Contract agreement, Arms control, United Kingdom. Parliament, Fox, Liam, Embargoes

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U.S must increase major weapons buys to counter China: Experts

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The experts testifying before the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) revealed that China would soon be able to defeat American military forces in Asia since the United States is short of buying enough of the weapons needed to counteract a daunting Chinese military buildup. The experts are hence emphasizing the need for the US to procure all needed arms to maintain its dominant position.

Armed Forces, Comparative analysis

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Laws limit laser/directed energy weapons, even in war

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International committee on Red Cross is of the opinion that defense contractors and military planners should analyze futuristic weapons to see if they violate international laws. The protocol clearly bans using lasers specifically designed to cause permanent blindness.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Ordnance and accessories, not elsewhere classified, Lasers for Military Applicatns, Usage, Laws, regulations and rules, Lasers, Military lasers

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