NATO starts fielding deployable air C2 units

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The first NATO-owned deployable air operations control unit is being established in the Netherlands with the objective of achieving initial operational capability (IOC) by 1st January, 2009, to support NRF-12, the 12th rotation of the NATO Response Force, during its six-month standby period. Known as the Deployable ARS 1 (DARS-1), the unit would be a deployable version of the new Air Control Centre, Recognized Air Picture Production Centre, Censor Fusion Post (ARS) entities.

Europe, Radio & TV communications equipment, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, North America, Military Command & Control Systems, Usage, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Command and control systems

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Romania unveils first Piranha IIIC 8x8 APCs

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The article discusses Romania's new Mowag Piranha IIIC 8x8 armored personnel carriers. These have been ordered to increase Romania's military capabilities in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Product development, Facilities & equipment, Romania, Equipment and supplies, Armored personnel carriers, Romania. Armed Forces, Armoured personnel carriers

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Scramble begins for Arctic influence as North America, Russia and Denmark head north

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The article discusses about the Polar Regions that are being viewed as a potential arena for strategic competition with North America, Russia and Denmark heading north.

United States, Environmental aspects, Strategic aspects

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