11.   A NATO delegation visits all three countries next week to probe exact defense capabilities.

12.   Another proposal prohibits public rallies aimed at subverting the constitutional system, territorial integrity or defense capability of the country.

13.   Another provision prohibits public rallies orgnized with the intention to subvert the constitutional system, territorial integrity or defense capability of the country.

14.   Blair reversed his Conservative predecessors by calling for the EU to develop its own defense capability to tackle regional conflicts without having to rely on U.S. support.

15.   Expansion will continue, he said, but it tests alliance defense capabilities.

16.   France and Germany have reinforced their call for the European Union reform conference, starting Friday, to provide Europe with a strong defense capability closely linked to NATO.

17.   Germany urged its European Union partners Monday to cooperate better in arms-making to help craft a stronger European defense capability within the NATO alliance.

18.   Greece and Cyprus will continue to strengthen their joint defense capability against Turkey, the visiting Greek defense minister said Wednesday.

19.   He also said Russia itself may benefit from having a missile defense capability.

20.   Last year the Emirates acquired two Dutch-built frigates fitted with anti-submarine and area defense capabilities.