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Foreign Service Links - Europe
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AUSTRIA
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CountryWatch
- Access concise information on this country's economy, history
and people. Includes geographical and population data.
Österreichs Bundesheer
im Internet - Austrian army's official site offers equipment
guides, updated military news and a contact directory. Mostly in
German with some English information.
Die
Österreichischen Luftstreitkräfte - Learn about aircraft
employed by the Austrian Air Force and access information on all
major air bases. In German.
Austrian
National Defense Academy - Read a mission statement from the
facility responsible for training officers of the Austrian armed
forces. Includes a publications guide.
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BELARUS |
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CountryWatch
- Find key economic and population statistics, along with an historical
overview of the country. Also provides map and flag images.
Special Weapons News - FAS - Find an archive of news reports
related to the country's nuclear capabilities, and details about
its close political and military ties to Russia.
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BELGIUM
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CountryWatch
- Furnishes a descriptive and statistical overview of the country's
geography, history and population. View recent economic data
Belgian Armed Forces - Offers access to information on all military
branches, and includes an archive of armed forces journals. In English,
French and Dutch.
Belgian
Navy - Find detailed ship descriptions and learn about the Belgian
Navy's participation in past military operations. Includes photos
and updated news.
Belgian
Air Force - Learn about the Belgian Air Force's participation
in international security organizations, and peruse its organizational
structure.
Belgian
Army - Furnishes extensive information on army equipment and
provides a gallery of photographs. Also features an organizational
chart.
Royal
Defense College - Check out a course guide and historical overview
of the institution charged with training officers of Belgium's armed
forces.
Royal Military Academy
of Belgium - Presents an overview of this educational institution's
training programs, and provides an events calendar, a photo gallery
and admissions information.
Belgian
Air Force - Scramble - View aircraft photos and a map with the
country's princpal air bases. Includes an order of battle and a
serial number database.
2nd
Regiment Grenadiers - Details the Belgian Army regiment's founding
in 1834, and reviews its participation in the two World Wars.
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BULGARIA
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CountryWatch
- Resource provides data on the country's economic activity, population
demographics and environmental issues. Includes a historical overview.
Ministry of Defense - Features an archive of ministry speeches,
and includes policy articles, an events calendar and an overview
of military-development projects.
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CYPRUS
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CountryWatch
- Read an overview of the country's history, and consult a collection
of economic statistics. Includes population, geography and environmental
information.
Cyprus Special Weapons News - FAS - Learn about the military
manifestations of the political battle between Turkey and Greece
over the Mediterranean island-nation.
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CZECH
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CountryWatch
- Access concise information on this country's economy, history
and people. Includes geographical and population data.
Army of the Czech Republic - Official website for the Army of
the Czech Republic. Czech and English language versions available.
Ministry
of Defense - Learn about the country's integration into NATO
and other European security arrangements. Includes military news
and a minister profile.
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DENMARK
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CountryWatch
- Find key economic and population statistics, along with an historical
overview of the country. Also provides map and flag images.
Royal Danish Air Force - Features detailed organizational tables,
and includes a detailed history. View a collection of aircraft photos.
Defense
Command Denmark - Joint command for the country's army, navy
and air force presents a profile of the current chief of staff,
along with a historical overview.
Danish Army
Vehicles Homepage - Furnishes photos and descriptions of Danish
army vehicle past and present. Also provides updated procurement
news.
Danish Home Guard
- Community-based national guard offers details about its training
programs, an overview of its duties, and an organizational chart.
In Danish, English, and German.
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ESTONIA
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CountryWatch
- Furnishes a descriptive and statistical overview of the country's
geography, history and population. View recent economic data
Ministry of Defense - Offers information on the country's military
branches, and includes details about its integration into the NATO
system. In Estonian.
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FINLAND
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CountryWatch
- Resource provides data on the country's economic activity, population
demographics and environmental issues. Includes a historical overview.
Finnish Defense Forces - Access organizational details about
the army, navy and air force, and find an analysis of Finland's
role in Europe's security structure.
Ministry
of Defense - Offers an overview of the country's defense policies,
and includes details about Finland's participation in global peacekeeping
missions.
Finnish Army
- Presents regimental histories and an organizational chart for
the Finnish army. In Finnish with some English.
Finnish
Navy - Finnish-language site provides an organizational overview,
leadership profiles and a guide to major naval installations.
Finnish
Air Force - Provides location information, a historical background
and contact details for Finland's principle Air Force facilities.
In Finnish and English.
Finnish
Air Force (unofficial) - Resource offers a history of the air
force's involvement in WWII, along with an extensive equipment guide.
Fighter
Tactics Academy - Peruse analysis of fighter tactics, examine
descriptions of aircraft and consult a history of Finnish aviation
history.
Finnish
Ranks in Foreign Languages - Consult a chart that translates
Finnish army and air force ranks into English, Swedish, French and
German.
Finnish
Navy Ranks - Compare the Finnish Navy's ranks with their English,
French and German counterparts.
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FRANCE
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CountryWatch
- Read an overview of the country's history, and consult a collection
of economic statistics. Includes population, geography and environmental
information.
Ministère de la Défense Nationale - Resource for the French
Ministry of Defense includes links to all service branches. French,
Spanish and English language versions available
Armée
de Terre - Official French Army site provides an equipment guide
with photos, along with an organizational structure and a budget
breakdown.
Armée
de l'Air - Official website for the French Air Force presents
a mission statement and organization overview. In French and English.
Armée
de l'air (unofficial) - Check out an aircraft guide along with
a base map, an airshow calendar and insignia photos.
French
Foreign Legion - Contains history documents, current activities
and conditions for enlistment and recruiting. French and English
language versions available.
French
Foreign Legion (unofficial) - Offers an historical overview
of the Lefgon's participation in different campaigns, and includes
regiment descriptions and news updates.
Troupes
de Marine (unofficial) - Provides a regiments list, a collection
of unit badges and a personnel resource center. Also includes battle
histories.
Lycee Militarire
D'autun - The Military College of Autun offers an overview of
its various programs, along with contact information. In French.
France
Special Weapons Programs - FAS - Read a description of France's
nuclear weapons systems and access an archive of related articles.
Also details the structure of the country's security forces.
Nuclear
Explosions by France - Find a statistical chart detailing all
of France's nuclear test explosions in Africa and the Pacific islands.
France
Deployed Nuclear Forces 2000 - Read up on recent developments
regarding the country's nuclear forces, and check out a deployment
chart.
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GERMANY
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CountryWatch
- Access concise information on this country's economy, history
and people. Includes geographical and population data.
Bundeswehr - Official German Army resource presents documents
on its history and aims. In German and English.
Deutschemarine
- Overview of the German Navy includes news, an organization profile
and related links. In German.
Bundesgrenzschutz
- German Federal Border Police resource presents historical documents,
press releases and service overviews. In German.
Germany
Special Weapons News - FAS- Furnishes a description of Germany's
intelligence and security structures, and provides an archive of
articles pertaining to military developments.
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GREECE
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CountryWatch
- Find key economic and population statistics, along with an historical
overview of the country. Also provides map and flag images.
Hellenic Air Force - Official home of the Greek Air Force provides
a historical overview and equipment profiles. Available in Greek,
French, Russian, German and English.
Hellenic Army General
Staff - Greek Army resource features historical notes, an organizational
structure, photos and links to related departments.
Hellenic Ministry of
National Defense - Features a white paper detailing the operation
and organization of the armed forces. Also includes an archive of
speeches and press releases.
Hellenic Army Academy
- Learn about the history and structure of the facility responsible
for training officers for Greece's army.
Strategy Magazine - Magazine put out by the Greek armed forces includes
weapons news and strategic analysis. In Greek.
Greece
Report - FAS - Examines the military relationship between Greece
and the United States, and describes continuing tensions with Turkey.
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HUNGARY
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CountryWatch
- Furnishes a descriptive and statistical overview of the country's
geography, history and population. View recent economic data
Hungary Special Weapons Programs - FAS - Presents an overview
of Hungary's security and intelligence apparatus, and offers an
archive of weapons news.
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ICELAND
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CountryWatch
- Resource provides data on the country's economic activity, population
demographics and environmental issues. Includes a historical overview.
Iceland Defense Force - Learn about the NATO command responsible
for defending this island nation's borders. Includes unit information
and a brief history.
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IRELAND
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CountryWatch
- Read an overview of the country's history, and consult a collection
of economic statistics. Includes population, geography and environmental
information.
Department of Defense - Read a copy of the department's white
paper on national defense. Also presents recent speeches and press
releases, along with a publications guide.
Irish Naval
Association - Organization serving retired and active-duty officers
provides a history of the Irish Navy and a calendar of upcoming
events.
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ITALY
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CountryWatch
- Access concise information on this country's economy, history
and people. Includes geographical and population data.
Esercito Italiano - Home of the Italian Army presents organization,
personnel and equipment profiles. In Italian.
Marina
Militare Italiana - Official Italian Navy resource provides
an organizational chart, a collection of historical articles and
information about its educational academies. In Italian.
Italian
Community Page - Guide is supported by the Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers Europe. Find links to all branches of the Italian
military.
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MACEDONIA
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CountryWatch
- Find key economic and population statistics, along with an historical
overview of the country. Also provides map and flag images.
Republic of Macedonia Ministry of Defense - Find analysis of
this young country's security concerns, and learn about its efforts
to fully integrate with the NATO alliance.
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MOLDOVA
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CountryWatch
- Furnishes a descriptive and statistical overview of the country's
geography, history and population. View recent economic data
Ministry of Defense - Presents details about the organizational
structure of the ministry and the general staff. Includes contact
information.
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NETHERLANDS
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CountryWatch
- Resource provides data on the country's economic activity, population
demographics and environmental issues. Includes a historical overview.
Dutch Ministry of Defense - Includes links to this country's
military service branches. Peruse documents on peace missions and
veterans.
Royal
Netherlands Air Force - Features a detailed history of the Dutch
Air Force, and includes a base map and aircraft information.
Royal Netherlands
Air Force - Scramble Magazine - Provides the order of battle
and a map of major installations. Also furnishes aircraft information
and a serial number database.
Submarines
of the Royal Netherlands Navy - Resource dedicated to the Dutch
Navy includes news archives, photo galleries and class profiles.
Dutch Air Museum
- Guide to this facility at Soesterberg Air Force Base features
an overview of exhibitions and aviation links. In Dutch.
Princess Irene
Regiment Museum - Browse a history of this specialized army
brigade, and view related museum collections.. In Dutch and English.
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NORWAY
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CountryWatch
- Read an overview of the country's history, and consult a collection
of economic statistics. Includes population, geography and environmental
information.
Norwegian Armed Forces - Access information about this country's
navy, air force and ground forces. In Norwegian.
Royal Ministry
of Defense - Furnishes an abridged version of the latest defense
budget and a collection of recent press releases. In English and
Norwegian.
Veteran
Nett - Unofficial site offers details on the country's participation
in peacekeeping missions, and also provides a veterans chat forum.
In English and Norwegian.
The
Recon Rat Homepage - View photos of Norwegian reconnaissance
units in action, and sign a users guestbook. In Norwegian.
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POLAND
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CountryWatch
- Access concise information on this country's economy, history
and people. Includes geographical and population data.
Marynarka Wojenna RP - Official home of Polish Navy includes
news, press releases, a photo gallery and related links. Polish
and English language versions available.
Wojska
Lotnicze i Obrony Powietrznej - Presents an official history
of the Polish Air Force, armament profiles, and news and photos.
In Polish and English.
Polish
Ministry of Defense - Access organizational information for
the ministry responsible for overseeing the activities of this country's
armed forces. In Polish.
Polish
Aviation History Page - Find a list of Polish WWII fighter aces,
a collection of aircraft specifications and an overview of pre-war
historical developments.
Polish
Navy Homepage (unofficial) - Dedication to the past and present
Polish Navy offers ship listings, historical overviews, flag and
banner images, and related links.
Polish
Military Academies - Link to military institutions, colleges
and training centers in this country.
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PORTUGAL
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CountryWatch
- Find key economic and population statistics, along with an historical
overview of the country. Also provides map and flag images.
Forca Aerea Portuguesa - View a gallery of aircraft photos,
consult an events calendar and access information about the air
force museum.
Ministry
of Defense - Provides recruitment information and an events
calendar for the country's defense bureaucracy. Includes updated
military news. In Portuguese.
Special
Forces - Offers an overview of Portugal's special units, including
the Rangers and the Marine Corps. In English and Portuguese.
Commando
Regiment - Find a time-line detailing the history of this elite
regiment. Includes an insignia collection.
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ROMANIA
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RUSSIA |
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CountryWatch
- Resource provides data on the country's economic activity, population
demographics and environmental issues. Includes a historical overview.
The State of the Russian Navy - Enthusiast's guide on the Russian
Navy features a ship name index, a FAQ and a fleet summary.
Russian
Weapons Catalog - Want to buy a tank? Find a comprehensive listing
of military hardware currently for sale, and order product videos
and publications.
Military
Parade - Monthly publication on the Russian military is available
in Russian and English. Browse past issues, links and subscription
details.
Military
Equipment of the Former USSR & Russia - Reference guide provides
descriptions and photos of armored vehicles, small arms and engineer
equipment.
Defense
and Security - Furnishes updated reports culled from a variety
of Russian military news sources. Includes access to Russian and
English-language periodicals.
Russian
Aviation Page - Check out aircraft schematics and statistics,
and peruse a gallery of airshow photographs.
Russian
Aviation Page (another) - Peruse an extensive collection of
articles and analysis, and consult reviews of Russian aviation museums.
Also offers discussion forums and an image archive.
Roy's
Russian Aircraft Resource - Features a resource guide for those
interested buying or selling Russian aircraft. Includes a contact
directory and aircraft photos.
Russian Aviation
Research Page - Join a chat on Russian aviation, view a collection
of photos or consult a regiment guide. Includes a collection of
aircraft photos.
Russian
Missile Weapons - Find statistics and diagrams of Russian air-to-air,
air-to-surface, surface-to-air and anti-tank missiles.
Russian
Navy - Bellona - Examines the catastrophic effect that the Russian
Navy has had on the marine environment. Includes news updates and
illustrative maps.
Russia
Special Weapons News - FAS - Provides analysis of Russian missile
and weapons programs, along with an overview of the country's security
and intelligence apparatus.
Russian
Military Links - Search a thorough listing of Web pages and
links dedicated to the Russian military.
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SLOVAKIA |
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CountryWatch
- Read an overview of the country's history, and consult a collection
of economic statistics. Includes population, geography and environmental
information.
Slovakia Ministry of Defense - Furnishes a ministry contact
directory along with a publications guide. Also includes an overview
of responsibilities.
Military Academy of
the Slovak Uprising - Learn about the curriculum and activities
of the country's principle military-training facility. In Romanian.
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SPAIN
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CountryWatch
- Access concise information on this country's economy, history
and people. Includes geographical and population data.
Armada Española (Spanish Navy) - Official resource for this
country's naval armada includes a history guide, territorial maps
and ship profiles. In Spanish only.
Spanish Army
- Consult an organizational chart and access a guide to army publications.
Includes unit information.
Spanish Air Force
- Unofficial site offers aircraft photos, organizational information
and details about the Spanish Air Force's involvement in previous
wars.
Portada
Web del Ministerio de Defensa (Spanish Ministry of Defense)
- Contains links to all military service branches. Find press releases
and organization documents.
Spanish
Foreign Legion - Unofficial - Learn legion songs and peruse
a concise history. Includes uniform pictures and a collection of
photos.
Spanish
Submarine Navy History - Peruse an archive of documents, read
bios of famous Spanish submariners and check out ship specifications.
Includes a message board.
Spanish
Navy (Unofficial) - Offers updated news stories, a complete
list of ships and a photograph archive. Includes WWII-era ship pictures.
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SWEDEN
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SWITZERLAND
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CountryWatch
- Furnishes a descriptive and statistical overview of the country's
geography, history and population. View recent economic data
Swiss Armed Forces - Features a publications guide and access
to information on Switzerland's land and air forces. Includes a
mission statement.
Swiss Military
Net - Resource furnishes information about military-related
associations and societies. In English, French, Italian and German.
Swiss Foreign
and Security and Policy Network - Network offers in-depth analysis
on Swiss foreign and security policy. Find a publications guide
and a conference schedule.
Institute for
Military Security Technology - Organization provides assessments
of the latest trends in military technology, and presents an overview
of its research projects.
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TURKEY
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CountryWatch
- Resource provides data on the country's economic activity, population
demographics and environmental issues. Includes a historical overview.
Turkish Armed Forces - Offers information in Turkish for all
branches of the country's armed services.
Ministry of National
Defense - Provides a mission statement, organizational information
and a ministry contact directory. In Turkish.
Turkey
Report - FAS - Features data and tables for U.S. arms sales
to Turkey, and includes links to human-rights reports.
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UNITED
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CountryWatch
- Read an overview of the country's history, and consult a collection
of economic statistics. Includes population, geography and environmental
information.
Royal Navy - Resource offers fact sheets on the Navy, ship and
submarine profiles and operation updates. Peruse news and recruitment
opportunities.
Royal
Air Force - View a history of the RAF, and news and events,
unit guides and recruiting information. Includes a guide to life
in the Air Force.
British Army
- Browse this military branch's units and organizations, find feature
articles, and view photos and event updates.
Ministry of Defense
- Official Website provides details on this department's history,
unit locations and upcoming events. Link to all branches of the
British military.
Land
Forces of the British Commonwealth - Unofficial guide provides
links to army-related resources, reference materials, museums and
articles.
LostComms
- Conduct a search for old comrades and service pals with assistance
provided by this handy resource. Special features include a secure
search and chat rooms.
Royal Auxiliary
Air Force - Reserve corps offers recruitment information and
a history of its development. Includes unit guides.
Royal
Marines - Describes the structure of the Royal Navy's amphibious
infantry branch. Includes career information and a description of
its rapid deployment philosophy.
Red
Arrows - View photos and consult a display calendar for the
Royal Air Force's acrobatic team. Includes manuever descriptions
and a historical overview.
Paul's
Plane Page - Features data and photos related to the Royal Air
Force fleet, and includes a notice-board for RAF veterans.
British
and U.S. Military Ranks Compared - Furnishes a chart illustrating
corresponding ranks for U.S. and UK officers and enlisted personnel.
Royal
Air Force - St. Athan - Base located near Cardiff, Wales examines
its role in Britain's defense structure, and offers a listing of
civilian jobs.
Royal
Air Force - #8 Squadron - Offers details on the squadron's veterans
association, and provides a brief overview of its history. Also
includes merchandise for sale.
Leicestershire
Northamptonshire & Rutland Army Cadet Force - The army's youth
organization offers survival, first-aid, and target shooting training
for Britain's youth. Access a program schedule.
Princess
of Wales Regiment - Read a detailed regimental history, and
find updates of current operations. Includes a guide to training
techniques.
Scottish
Regiments - Slide show presents a brief historical overview
of the Black Watch, the Scots Guards and all the other Scottish
Regiments.
British
Army Picture Library - Register to view an extensive collection
of ceremonial, personnel and equipment photographs. Includes unit
pictures.
71st
Signal Regiment - Examines the role of this communications support
regiment, and offers recruitment information and contact details.
Royal
Naval Commando Association - Examine the role of the RN Commandos
role in the major battles of World War II. Includes an email contact
address.
United
Kingdom Special Weapons News - FAS - Find analysis news pertaining
to Britain's weapons and missile programs. Includes an overview
of its intelligence and security apparatus.
International
Naval Studies Group - Institute researches public-policy issues
pertaining to Britain's Navy. Site posts results from a worldwide
project to identify naval ship classes.
Joint Services
Command and Staff College - Find background info and course
descriptions for the academy responsible for training officers of
all branches.
Royal
Air Force College Cranwell - The world's first military air
academy offers a brief history along with course descriptions, a
photo gallery and location details.
Royal College
of Defense Studies - Institution accepts government and military
officials from around the world to participate in its security and
international relations curriculum.
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UKRAINE
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CountryWatch
- Access concise information on this country's economy, history
and people. Includes geographical and population data.
Armed Forces of Ukraine - Find a statistical breakdown of the
country's military expenditures, equipment and personnel.
Ukraine
Special Weapons News - FAS - Peruse an archive of reports relating
to the country's weapons and missile systems, and consult a guide
on its space program.
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YUGOSLAVIA
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CountryWatch
- Find key economic and population statistics, along with an historical
overview of the country. Also provides map and flag images.
Serbia Special Weapons News - FAS - Furnishes an overview of the
country's intelligence and security agencies, and includes a collection
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