Sentences with phrase «of arms purchased»

Bolivia seemed to enjoy overwhelming advantages over Paraguay: it had thrice the latter's population, an army well - trained by the German general Hans von Kundt, and an ample supply of arms purchased by loans from American banks.

This is coming in the instance of the arms purchase committee constituted to audit the procurement of arms and equipment in the armed forces from 2007 to 2015.

The trial of Founder of Daar communications, Raymond Dokpesi, over the probe of arms purchase under the last administration has been adjourned till April 28 and...

The investigation of arms purchase will witness the questioning of former Defence Chiefs, Service Chiefs, National Security Advisers (NSAs) and Ministers of Defence.

Not exact matches

NEW DELHI, April 24 - U.S. sanctions on Russian military exports have put the brakes on a $ 6 billion deal with India and may derail the arms purchases of other U.S. allies around Asia, experts say.

There will be some bargain hunting thanks to the collapse of sterling — such as Japanese company Softbank's purchase of the crown jewel of Britain's technology industry, semiconductor designer ARM Holdings.

In April, Sankaty Advisors, an arm of private equity behemoth Bain Capital, purchased Manischewitz Co., America's dominant matzo manufacturer, with an eye to marketing more kosher foods to non-Jews.

During the 2010 - 2014 period, Asia and Oceania was a big recipient of arms imports accounting for 48 % of global weapons purchases.

Predictably, the NATO countries — with the exception of Russian - leaning Hungary — Mexico, and east Asian countries jittery about a rising China all purchased their arms from the US, and not the other two big exporters.

Goldman's private equity arm helped finance Bass Pro Shops» $ 4 billion purchase of Cabela's, and that puts it in a awkward spot.

Iconology (Comixology) By 2014, Amazon's one - year - old digital arm, Jet City Comics (part of its Amazon Publishing imprint), was reportedly floundering, so the company purchased the New York City - based e-publisher that had exclusive rights to titles including the Walking Dead series, which already had more than 200 million downloads, and a technology that could boost the Kindle by letting users merge their Amazon and ComiXology accounts.

Bombardier and Siemens already know each other well, with the Canadian company's transportation unit based in Germany after the purchase of Daimler AG's Adtranz arm in 2001 made it a leading global player.

Armed with better information about flight attributes at the point of sale, consumers purchased more frequently and, with a better understanding of the value of a ticket, they were more apt to buy the pricier tickets.

In March, as Prince Mohammed met with Mr. Trump and top national security officials in Washington, the State Department approved the sale of an estimated $ 670 million in anti-tank missiles in an arms package that also included spare parts for American - made tanks and helicopters that Saudi Arabia previously purchased.

When Scotiabank acquired the Canadian brokerage arm of E * Trade, the account I had opened with E * Trade to my participate in my employer's Stock Purchase Plan... Read More»

Tribune Publishing's agreed - to, but not yet closed purchase of UT San Diego offers case A («Newsonomics: Tribune Publishing Wraps Its Arms Around San Diego — and All of Southern California»).

A longstanding top floor feature was Marcel Duchamp's In Advance of the Broken Arm — a snow shovel the artist purchased and declared art by fiat.

FLUID Live X (FLX) serves as the experiential activation arm of the company, developing programming that engages brands with target consumers, whether at an event that connects them to the brand's lifestyle or directly at retail to influence the point of purchase.

Overview: When Blackburn's relatively new owners completed their purchase of Blackburn Rovers FC some six months ago, they announced that Champions League football was their primary aim shortly before handing Sam Allardyce his marching orders in a move which enraged the LMA and most neutrals but was surprisingly welcomed with open arms by a large portion of Rovers» supporters.

Parents are «badasses» when they express their distrust of government and humanity and their interest in arming to «protect» themselves (by owning a multitude of weapons and purchasing bullets on the internet as swiftly as ordering a box of diapers).

If you're looking to add to your arm candy, purchase the gorgeous New Beginnings charm bangle; 20 % of the proceeds from sales of this bangle will go to ONE!

After 7 weeks of our daughter ONLY sleeping in my arms, while I sat up on the couch... the time had come to purchase the DockATot in our last attempt to establish a safe sleeping environment for our baby that worked for our family.

These are so versatile, you can keep them just about anywhere... it's hard to just buy one because there are ao many cute prints but my purchase can be justified since we always have a wet bag full of supplies at arm's reach when we need them!

This pram / baby jogger is ideal to be purchased by every new parent for their infants to carry them in this pram comfortably to anyplace instead of holding them in the arms for hours together.

I wish I would have had the brains to think of this before purchasing our Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper!

Your height and arm length will determine your choice of a stroller and like any other personal purchase; your choice will also be determined by your lifestyle and your personal preferences to some other added functionality to the basic stroller.

You also want to make sure that the one you purchase is easy to put on and will hold your child securely so that you two can enjoy the water without worry over them slipping out of your arms.

A Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani - Kayode has denied media reports linking him to the controversial $ 2bn arms purchase fund from the office of the ex-National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (reted) upon which he has been alleged to have received N1.7 billion from.

Even though Azerbaijan has purchased 85 per cent of its arms imports from Russia from 2010 - 2015, Russia has not provided Azerbaijan with enough military support to record a decisive victory in Nagorno - Karabakh.

Recall the top staffs of the ex NSA was grilled few weeks back by the EFCC owing to the information believed to be at their dispositions in respect to the arms purchase deal.

I can hazard a guess that there are over twenty different accounts in the office of the National Security Adviser and not all monies that come into the office of National Security Adviser are meant for the purchase of arms.

The independent expenditure arm of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee today made a new round of television ad buys in seven districts, including two New York seats where the DCCC has not previously purchased air time.

SERAP's Executive Director, Mr Adetokunbo Mumuni, in a letter, which read in part, said: «SERAP is sending you this open letter to seek explanations from you, as former President and Commander - in - Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, on what you knew, or had reason to know on the apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms to empower Nigerian soldiers to fight Boko Haram.

«Is it correct to suggest that the budget of over $ 2 billion to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram in the North - East of the country was authorised by you or your office?

If so, is it also correct to suggest that the apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant for purchase of arms was a presidential - level decision and that you signed off on it?

«Is it not correct to suggest that your administration acted on the basis that it was essentially unrestrained by international or Nigerian law in engaging in or encouraging the apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers in order to protect them against attacks from Boko Haram and to enhance their ability to defend the territorial integrity of the country and provide security for its citizens?»

«Would SERAP be correct to suggest that you, as President and Commander - in - Chief, knew about the authorization, apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers, in the chain of command involving your former NSA and others?

«Assuming you did not directly order or authorise the apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers, is it fair to suggest that you at least knew, or had reason to know, that your own former NSA was apparently involved in the heinous crime of corruption to wit: the diversion and sharing of over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers; and did not take all necessary and reasonable measures in your power as Commander - in - Chief and President to prevent the alleged diversion and sharing of our commonwealth, as explained above?

'' It is also clear, as has been shown so far by the outcome of the panel probing past arms deals, that the purchase of substandard weapons apparently resulted from the massive corruption that enveloped the deals, the kind of horrifying graft that saw the purchase of refurbished choppers that lacked rotors, or fighter jets that could not be deployed to the theatre of war because they were not up to par.

Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has challenged the audacity of the federal government to put him on trial on the alleged mismanagement of fund meant for purchase of arms.

, who is currently facing trial, stole the $ 2.1 bn budgeted for the purchase of arms.

It will be recalled that Justice Baba Yusuf had on December 18, 2015 granted bail to Dasuki and the rest of his co-accused bail in the sum of N250m with one surety in relation to 19 counts of misappropriation of about N32bn meant for purchase of arms.

Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has denied ever making statement implicating anyone or group in the allegation of $ 2billion arms purchase deal leveled against him by the federal government.

«To claim that Dasuki and his partners did not steal the arms purchase fund reveals the inner beliefs of Jonathan.

Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has denied ever making statement implicating anyone or group in the allegation of $ 2billion arms purchase deal brought against him by the federal government.

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, named for the high school where 19 - year - old Nikolas Cruz used an AR - 15 to kill 17 students and school officials, raises Florida's minimum age for purchasing guns to 21, requires a three - day waiting period for firearms purchases, bans the sale of bump stocks, and, controversially, sets aside $ 67 million to arm teachers.

In a series of tweets, the lawmaker wrote «A Billion dollar to purchase arms will not make sense if we don't factor the welfare and wellbeing of the officers and soldiers fighting the war.

I Was Never Invited by Arms Procurement Panel *** Says I Served Nigeria with the Best of Intention — Ex-NSA Dasuki Following damning revelations by the federal government alleging that former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki and some security Chiefs siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars meant for the purchase of arms and ammunition to -LSB-Arms Procurement Panel *** Says I Served Nigeria with the Best of Intention — Ex-NSA Dasuki Following damning revelations by the federal government alleging that former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki and some security Chiefs siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars meant for the purchase of arms and ammunition to -LSB-arms and ammunition to -LSB-...]

DSS on their own part attributed their action to the refusal Dasuki to appear before the committee constituted by President Buhari to investigate the purchase of Arms during the past administration.

The January 20, 2015 memo in which Dr Okonjo - Iweala sought and received the approval of former President Jonathan for the release of part of the newly returned Abacha funds to the NSA for purchase of arms is totally separate from the $ 2.1 billion issue.