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  • And the document confirms there will be no change to the number of U.S. troops stationed in South Korea - 28,500 - and that the United States will also use anti-missile defenses and nuclear weapons, if necessary, to defend the country.

    US, South Korea Pledge Vigilance Against Instability in North 2010

  • Moscow helped the administration's case when, during the New Start debate last September, it announced the cancellation of an S-300 anti-missile defense system to Tehran.

    A Blow to Obama's Russia 'Reset' James Kirchick 2011

  • Now that the gun-totin 'GOP gangsters are proudly displayin' their fire power, a Dem group may toy w/the idea of drivin 'an anti-missile shield carryin' vehicle to bulldoze thru those hooligans, just ot make their point.

    Liberal Dems 'stand in strong opposition' to Sebelius statement 2009

  • After nightfall, Israel's "Iron Dome" anti-missile system intercepted a rocket fired by Gaza militants at the city of Ashkelon, the military said.

    Israel: Attackers will pay 'very heavy price' 2011

  • Iran was particularly angered—and the U.S. gratified—by Ankara's decision in September to agree to host a radar for NATO's anti-missile defense system, which is directed primarily at Iran.

    Biden Asks Turkey to Join in New Sanctions Against Iran Marc Champion 2011

  • In addition to the foreign assistance, the United States has provided Israel with $625 million to develop and deploy the Arrow antimissile missile (an ongoing project), $1.3 billion to develop the Lavi aircraft (cancelled), $200 million to develop the Merkava tank (operative), $130 million to develop the high energy laser anti-missile system (ongoing), and other military projects.

    Think Progress » Flashback: Bush Also Threatened To Withhold Loan Guarantees From Israel 2010

  • President Obama also underscored the "ironclad" U.S. commitment to Israel's security and maintaining Israel's qualitative military edge, noting U.S. aid for Israel's new "Iron Dome" anti-missile system that defends against Palestinian rocket attacks.

    Obama Addresses Questions About Mideast Peace Approach 2011

  • President Obama also underscored the "ironclad" U.S. commitment to Israel's security and maintaining Israel's qualitative military edge, noting U.S. aid for Israel's new "Iron Dome" anti-missile system that defends against Palestinian rocket attacks.

    Obama Addresses Questions About Mideast Peace Approach 2011

  • President Obama also underscored the "ironclad" U.S. commitment to Israel's security and maintaining Israel's qualitative military edge, noting U.S. aid for Israel's new "Iron Dome" anti-missile system that defends against Palestinian rocket attacks.

    Obama Addresses Questions About Mideast Peace Approach 2011

  • After nightfall, Israel's "Iron Dome" anti-missile system intercepted a rocket fired by Gaza militants at the city of Ashkelon, the military said.

    Israel: Attackers will pay 'very heavy price' 2011

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