21.  The local defense force and the U.S. Coast Guard were continuing the search that began Sunday.

22.  The planes were developed by government-backed local defense companies Composites Technology Research Malaysia and Excelnet, in conjunction with BAE Systems.

23.  Under the treaty, countries may build a local defense against ballistic missiles in a single location.

24.  In a move to bolster the local defense industry, the Turkish General Staff said last year that priority would be given to procurements from Turkish suppliers.

25.  The accused had set up local defense committees and stockpiled weapons, according to the authorities.