At a ceremony in Pretoria, South Africa's defense ministry today signed a contract to buy Hawk trainer aircraft and Gripen fighter aircraft.
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At a ceremony in Pretoria, South Africa's defense ministry today signed a contract to buy Hawk trainer aircraft and Gripen fighter aircraft.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General George Robertson today applauded those members of the alliance who are spending more on defense, saying troops well-trained, equipped and ready for action are "crucial" if the alliance is to carry out all its missions in the future.
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