Dec 05, 2002

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

Dec 23, 2002

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Belarus intends to expand its defense market in the MiddleEast.

Jan 14, 2003

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has struck an Iraqi anti-ship missilelauncher near the Persian Gulf.

Jan 15, 2003

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Lebanon has seized 13.2 tons of military equipmentprocured from Belarus and meant for Iraq.