In two separate articles days after the release of the Japanese 2011 defence white paper report, condemning claims made in the report about China and South Korea. The set of rocky outcroppings lying halfway between the two countries has been a source of recurring diplomatic row, as Japan repeatedly lays claim to the South Korean-controlled East Sea islets.
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The Commandos are a special forces unit in the Portuguese Army. The unit is split into various sections in the special forces group. They were created as counter-guerrilla special forces in response to the need of the army to have units specially adapted to guerrilla warfare
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The Riverine Squadrons of the United States Navy are elements of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). The US Navy’s Riverine Squadran focuses on conducting Maritime Security Operations. The United States Navy Riverine Squadron is capable of fighting riverine based enemy forces through various methods
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The Spanish Navy Marines is a corps within the Spanish Navy responsible for providing amphibious warfare from the sea utilizing naval platforms and resources. It is fully integrated into the Spanish Navy structure. The Marines of Spain are not only a fleet force, as the Spanish Royal Marine Guard Company are responsible for the defence and security forces of naval bases and facilities
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The Daewoo Precision Industries K2 is an assault rifle of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, manufactured by Daewoo Precision Industries. It is a shoulder-fired, gas-operated, selective-fire assault rifle that feeds from a 20 or 30 round magazine and is chambered for 5.56 NATO
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has confirmed earlier speculation that China’s first aircraft carrier is under construction. Gen Chen Bingde, head of China’s General Staff, refused to say when the carrier – a remodelled Soviet-era vessel, the Varyag – would be ready.
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The situation in Libya has escalated with British and French forces using attack helicopters under NATO command were used for the first time on 4 Jun 2011 in military operations over Libya as part of Operation Unified Protector. The helicopters struck at a radar station and a military checkpoint around Berga, military vehicles and ‘command … Continue Reading
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The `Daewoo K1/K1A Carbine` is the first modern small firearm developed by the Republic of Korea. The K1 is a shoulder-fired, gas-operated, selective-fire carbine that feeds from a 20 or 30 round M16 magazine and has 1-in-12 rifling twist for the .223 Remington. The K1 uses the direct impingement gas system. The K1/K1A is manufactured by Daewoo.
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The Republican Guard is part of the French Gendarmerie. It is responsible for providing security in the Paris area and for providing guards of honor. The close physical protection of the President of France is entrusted to the GSPR (Groupe de Sécurité de la Présidence de la République), and the SPHP (Service de Protection des Hautes Personalités), neither are part of the Guard.
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The Presidential Guard Battalion is a unit of the Brazilian Army and honor guard to the President of Brazil. Two other units, the 1st Guards Cavalry Regiment and the Cayenne Battery, are also part of the presidential honor guard. This troop had its origins in the Emperor’s Battalion, organized in 1823 during the peace campaigns that followed the Declaration of Independence and wears its 19th-century uniforms.
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