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Rapid Fire 2010-11-3: Franco-British Agreement
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* Entente cordial redux: UK, France ink historic defense accord that includes setting up a joint expeditionary force, shared use of aircraft carriers, cooperation on weapons procurement and logistics, and joint cybersecurity efforts. * Aviation Week reports that global spending reviews, particularly in Europe, are having ripple effects in the global market for fighter jets. * On the road to Bishkek: Mina and Red Star supply jet fuel to US forces in Kyrgyzstan under $3 billion contracts. * Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Chiarelli says US Army’s weapons-buying process may need a “big bang” shakeup to become broadly effective. * US Army’s enhanced 5.56mm bullets are in production. That’s enhanced within the limits of their caliber choice, of course. * Military investment is boosting the incipient market for algae-produced fuels. * The US Coast Guard remains way behind in its use of UAVs. Budget issues are cited, but useful, low-cost systems are available if the Coast Guard decides they’re a priority. * More information, please: Russia wants more info on proposed NATO missile defense system before deciding whether to join it. * Outgoing Israeli military intelligence chief warns Russia is providing Syria with advanced anti-aircraft weapons that set Israeli defense […]
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