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245			_aDefence spending in a time of austerity : _bbriefing the cost of weapons.
260			_c2010
520			_aHigh tech high cost weapons systems such as fighter aircraft are becoming unaffordable even in the United States and Europe and efforts to contain costs now are likely to lead to higher total costs in the long run. Meanwhile commanders facing insurgencies want helicopters and UAVs, IED proof vehicles, and troops. The quantity versus quality debate is still in progress.
650			_aARMS ACQUISITION
650			_aDEFENCE BUDGETS
773			_aThe Economist, 28th August 2010, pp.18-20
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