Revamping Ramstein: Base become strategic lift hub

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Ramstein Air Base in southwestern Germany, a base that was never considered for closure during the U.S. global basing review is discussed. Runaways are being built, extended and reinforced to accommodate heavy-lift aircraft, and new control facilities are being built to handle the increase in military air traffic anticipated when Rhein-Main Air Base, outside Frankfurt, closes by the end of the year 2005.

Germany, Capacity, Air bases, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany

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Romanian revolution: New NATO member get with the program

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) officials are appreciating Romania as a model of defense reform. Romania is praised for the rapid deployment ability of its armed forces and for placing the right amount of importance on modernizing its equipments.

Romania, International politics, Military policy, Romania. Armed Forces

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