Dec 11, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United States has completed the pre-positioning ofmain battle tanks and combat vehicles in Kuwait to prepare for anyconfrontation with Iraq.

Dec 12, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- Iraq is said to negotiating with Western companies formachinery to help develop a new long-range artillery.

Jan 31, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has succeeded in achieving a range of60 kilometers for its new guided multiple launch rocket system.

Feb 13, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has successfully tested a new guidedversion of the Multiple Launch Rocket System.