Afghanistan

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Dutch Apaches for Afghanistan

Dutch Defence Minister Henk Kamp plans to send four Apache military helicopters to Afghanistan.
If approved, the mission will involve the deployment of between 60 and 100 military personnel. The Dutch helicopters are likely to be deployed in and around the Afghan capital, Kabul.
Mr Kamp announced the plan after the meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels. NATO's civilian chief, George Robertson, had asked for more helicopters to strengthen the security forces in Afghanistan.
The defence minister is also considering sending troops to Afghanistan to assist the German led force operating in the Kunduz region. Both proposals have first to be discussed by the cabinet and in parliament.

Quelle: Defense-Aerospace.com (komplette Nachricht)