1. As a component of the PLA, the reserve force receives priority in the building of the defence reserve.
2. " UK force levels in Afghanistan are kept under constant review, " a Ministry of Defence spokesman said.
3. The United States has earmarked US $ 11 billion for force upgrades, while the ROK has discussed plans to increase defence spending.
4. The South Korean Navy said it would conduct a joint drill with the Air Force in defence of the islands today.
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5. Officials asked the Australian Defence Force for a minesweeper to search the mouth of the river for sunken debris.
6. The New Zealand Defence Force said it will release no names for 24 hours, out of consideration for the families involved.
7. Others have rallied to the defence of the president, portraying him as a force for stability in troubled times.
8. Young Australians are becoming too drugged and too fat to serve in the military, the defence force said in a recruiting plan.