Europe's budding military structures

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Europe's heads of state have agreed to set up a small and autonomous operational military planning element that would be deeply embedded in the existing European military structure. The decision is taken as a result of the American attack on Iraq when the four NATO member governments that strongly opposed the attacks declared their intention to set up a European military headquarters, independent of NATO.

All Other Heavy Construction, Military Construction, Military structures, Iraq War, 2003-

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Electric power and propulsion for naval surface vessels

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The concept of a warship that uses electricity for most or all of its power needs is gaining popularity in the US and Europe. The advantages and disadvantages of electric propulsion are discussed.

United States, Usage, Naval vessels, Fuel and fuel systems, Warships, Electric propulsion

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The challenge of demilitarisation and disposal of ammunition

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Peacetime explosion or burning of surplus ammunition is an environmental problem. A detailed analysis of the scope of the task in Europe, and possible recycling alternatives, is provided.

Environmental aspects, Environmental policy, Mines, Military, Military mines, Environmental protection, Ammunition, Cold War, 1945-1991, Demobilization

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