Sep 19, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Boeing Co. has completed the first flight of itsJoint Strike Fighter demonstrator in what was described as a significantstep toward deciding a winner in the $100 billion Pentagon project.

Oct 26, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Lockheed Martin, playing catch up to its rival Boeing,has conducted its first test-flight of its version of the Joint StrikeFighter in the competition for the new multi-role fighter for the UnitedStates.

Jul 13, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran plans to market what officials term is the mostadvanced upgrade of the Soviet-built T-72 main battle tank.

Jul 24, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United Nations has reported Israeli and Lebaneseviolations of the Security Council decision for a withdrawal of all forcesfrom that Arab country.