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**************************************************************** HEADLINE NEWS FOR WEEK ENDING 28 MARCH 2003 **************************************************************** ************** JANE'S DEFENCE WEEKLY'S IRAQ CRISIS CENTRE http://jdw.janes.com ************** Be informed of developments in Iraq with Jane's Defence Weekly's Iraq Crisis Centre. Gain access to the news as it develops, supported by analysis and insight from leading political and military reporters. Below are abstracts of the latest Iraq Crisis Centre stories. For the full articles and daily updates, subscribe to Jane's Defence Weekly now and benefit from a range of special rates. See http://jdw.janes.com for more details or contact your local Jane's office now: Europe, Middle East & Africa: +44 (0)1444 475 660 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] North/ Central/ South America: +1-800-824-0768 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Asia: (+65) 6410 1243 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ADF racks up operational milestones in Iraq Australian combat elements deployed on operations against Iraq have achieved a number of operational milestones, marking a turning point in the posture and... [Jane's Defence Weekly - 24 March 2003] Maverick makes UK debut A Royal Air Force (RAF) Harrier GR7 ground-attack aircraft conducted the UK's first operational firing of an AGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missile on 21-22... [Jane's Defence Weekly - 24 March 2003] Guest article from JANE'S NAVY INTERNATIONAL: RN captures Iraqi 'minelayers' The UK Royal Navy (RN) captured two Iraqi vessels loaded with mines on 21 March. Sections of oil drums had been used to... [Jane's Defence Weekly - 24 March 2003] Despite setbacks, war going to plan, says Hoon UK and US forces are encountering expected resistance in consolidating control of southern Iraq, UK Secretary of State for Defence Geoff Hoon told reporters on 24 March. [Jane's Defence Weekly - 24 March 2003] Predator strike takes out air-defence system The Predator unmanned air vehicle's (UAV's) rapid transition from a mere reconnaissance drone into a combined sensor/shooter platform was underlined by the US... [Jane's Defence Weekly - 24 March 2003] Polish troops for operation against Iraq Poland has deployed up to 200 troops from the Grom special forces unit to join US-led coalition forces in Operation 'Iraqi Freedom'. The Grom... [Jane's Defence Weekly - 24 March 2003] ************** WWW.JANES.COM Recent articles from Jane's Defence Weekly with extended abstracts available on www.janes.com or via the links given. ************** Battle of Baghdad due to start soon US forces will "soon" be in the vicinity of Baghdad, a top US General at Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters told reporters on 23 March. [Jane's Defence Weekly - first posted onto http://jdw.janes.com on 23 March 2003] Rapid push north continues Coalition forces continue their rapid advance into Iraq with fighting reported as far north as the town of Najaf, just 160km south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad. [Jane's Defence Weekly - first posted onto http://jdw.janes.com on 23 March 2003] Gen. Tommy Franks prepares for "tough days ahead" America's top Middle East commander, US Army General Tommy Franks, has declared that the outcome of the US-led invasion "was not in doubt", but he said he was prepared for "tough days ahead". [Jane's Defence Weekly - first posted onto http://jdw.janes.com on 23 March 2003] US military conducts first ever precision-only strike US military officials say the massive air strikes on Baghdad and other Iraqi targets that began on 21 March delivered exclusively precision-guided munitions - a historic first. [Jane's Defence Weekly - first posted onto http://jdw.janes.com on 23 March 2003] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ News Briefs enjoys a unique subscriber base worldwide. 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