Facing reality: The IDF embarks on a major restructuring program
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The Israeli Armed Forces is rethinking its defence strategy due to the threat posed by its hostile neighbors. The new military doctrine emphasizes deterrence, active defence and ability to respond to any threat posed by the enemy. The military will also embark on a modernization program to replace aging defence equipment and spend on the acquisition of high-technology information proceesing systems. To attain the projected effect, the government has provided an additional $8.2 bil to the defence budget.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 1999
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French political victory
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Eurocorps will assume command of the KFOR multinational peacekeeping force beginning Apr 2000. Eurocorps, which will be composed of 350 officers from five nations in the European Union, will take command of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) peacekeeping force for six months. The assumption of command by Eurocorps is seen as a political victory for France, which has been at the forefront of a campaign for a greater defense role for the NATO member countries of Europe.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 2000
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Euro-force
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The leaders of the 15-nation European Union (EU) have agreed to deploy a 60,000-strong rapid-reaction force in the region by 2003. The move is seen by analysts as a reaction to the EU nations' dismal showing during the war in Yugoslavia. The plan became final when the UK decided to withdraw its traditional objection to a European defense role. US leaders have warned that the EU forces should develop in a way that will not conflict with NATO.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 2000
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