81.   Moscow should have no illusions that NATO would split ranks on the missile defense issue, Robertson said.

82.   No official announcement was likely since the government announced earlier this week it would make no comment on defense issues.

83.   New Zealand has a history of going its own way on defense issues.

84.   On this and other defense issues facing the Bush administration, Rumsfeld has called on a wide variety of people to perform a thorough but rapid assessment.

85.   On two critical defense issues, America and Europe appear to be drifting apart.

86.   Once cannibalized, a multimillion-dollar aircraft can sit idle for months or years, said Neal P. Curtin, GAO director of defense issues.

87.   Officials said Tuesday the Dijon meeting could mark the start of widespread cooperation between Paris and Bonn on defense issues, including in the arms industry.

88.   On Thursday, Perry will travel on to Moscow, where he will hold meetings on defense issues with Russian officials.

89.   Rep. Tillie Fowler of Florida ranked fifth in the House GOP leadership and became a leading voice on defense issues.

90.   Rep. Bob Stump of Arizona was named to chair the committee with control over defense issues.