Apr 02, 2003

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Army has launched an examination of breakdownsin the Patriot missile defense system.

Jan 16, 2004

ATHENS [MENL] -- Greece's Defense Ministry has deemed Thales a leadingcontractor in the nation's naval modernization program.

Apr 26, 2004

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's leading state-owned defense company has enteredthe U.S. security market.

May 27, 2004

LONDON [MENL] -- Al Qaida, maintaining at least 18,000 operatives along withimproved finances, was said to have recovered from the U.S.-led war inAfghanistan.