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Admin Sees More Sharing Of Weapons With Allies

Julie Samuel

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

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Military budget cuts in the United States and Europe will require more shared use and purchase of weapon systems in the cross-Atlantic partnerships, Obama administration officials said yesterday. Defense and State department officials told reporters the new defense strategy review unveiled last week--which calls for reducing military personnel at U.S. bases in Europe and no longer sizing forces for two large wars--seeks to maintain cooperation with European allies and partners. The U.S. strategy guidance is the result of a comprehensive…

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