NATO sets up new HQ for allied special forces

December 12, 2012 22:37

NATO opened a new headquarters complex for its special forces today as part of a larger move aimed at offsetting the effects of deep defence cuts and better coordinating the elite military units.

In a ceremony in Mons, Belgium, NATO's supreme commander Adm James Stavridis said the new command center will ensure that the national contingents continue to develop their capabilities by training together. The move comes as NATO is reforming its forces across the alliance. NATO's new philosophy of "smart defense" calls on members to share resources and equipment in order to reduce duplication.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

India men, women win compound Archery World Cup gold

The team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Gopichand Swami and Parneet Kaur, who qualified as top seed, dropped just four points from 24 arrows to down the sixth seeds by a handsome margin and open their account in the season-opening...

Tiger! Tiger! Swimming Deep!

A tiger decided to beat the heat at Mumbai's zoo.

Bairstow Rewrites The Record Books!

This wasn't just a win; it was a statement of intent from Bairstow. He single-handedly guided Punjab Kings to victory, firmly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the IPL. His redemption on that Friday night was...

2 CRPF jawans killed in militant attack on Manipur security camp

The militants attacked an India Reserve Battalion camp at Naranseina in the Moirang police station area, they said.

Jolt to MVA as Cong leader quits campaigning over no Muslim LS candidate

In a letter to Kharge, Khan said he will not campaign for party candidates for the remaining phases of the Lok Sabha polls and is also resigning from the state Congress campaign committee.