Dec 03, 2002

ANKARA [MENL] -- Despite a rapproachment over the last three years, Turkey'smilitary and intelligence community continues to regard Syria as a supporterof insurgency activities against Ankara.

Dec 05, 2002

LONDON [MENL] -- Algeria and Morocco are examining the prospect ofpurchasing T-72 main battle tanks from the Czech Republic.

Jan 30, 2003

NEW DEHLI [MENL] -- India has reached an agreement to buy advanced assaultrifles from Israel.

Mar 17, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The largest Gulf Arab defense show has opened amid thespecter of a U.S.-led war against nearby Iraq.