Aug 06, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Germany, Israel, Italy and Japan are said to be theleading partners of the United States in the construction of a missileumbrella promoted by the Bush administration.

Nov 19, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has launched a process that couldresult in the joint production of Israel's Arrow-2 missile defense system.

Dec 10, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- A British investigation has prompted a suspension ofnegotiations for a Qatari purchase of up to $1 billion worth of weapons.

Dec 12, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Syria is developing a warhead that could deliver VX gason a Scud-class missile.