Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: defence forces

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Chief of Defence Forces Odowaa Yusuf Rage said the troops destroyed two vehicles laden with explosives which the militants planned to use for attacking the army base, Xinhua news agency reported.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/somali-troops-kill-13-al-shabab-militants-in-foiled-attack/

Col. Liyungu said the ceremony seeks to honour the United States of America Army War College graduates who have attained the highest positions in the country’s Defence Forces through military merit.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/03/02/alibuzwi-to-be-honoured-by-us-army/

Former Ombudsman for the Defence Forces Paulyn Marrinan-Quinn.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41137330.html

It found the Defence Forces to be a workplace where “self-worth and value are negated and disrespect is a dominant feature in an organisation resistant to change.”

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41122048.html

It is believed that 10,000 people have been killed and reports from the Middle East suggest Israel Defence Forces have destroyed schools and hospitals since ramping up its military activity.

Source: https://www.bucksherald.co.uk/news/people/hundreds-attend-peaceful-palestine-protest-in-aylesbury-4403653

It is to your immense credit that, notwithstanding your personal loss, you have continued to perform with the professionalism we have come to expect from our Defence Forces.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/01/26/government-determined-to-see-justice-over-killing-of-irish-peacekeeper/

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said an incident which saw several “clearly identified” vehicles come under fire on November 18 was in all likelihood an attack by members of the Israel Defence Forces.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/news/23963875.humanitarian-charity-blames-israel-fatal-convoy-attack-workers/?ref=rss

Others were Jews who’d had loved ones killed or taken hostage by Hamas on October 7. Others had family members serving with the Israeli Defence Forces.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/how-the-israel-gaza-war-is-tearing-melbourne-apart-20231212-p5er1s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

“Our Defence Forces are unable to fully provide the service they wish due to government underinvestment.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/11/19/idea-of-sinn-fein-justice-minister-repugnant-leo-varadkar-says/

Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Okidi commended the trainees for their good discipline and resilience that they exhibited since the training started and argued them to ensure safety of the newly acquired strategic assets.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202303230073.html

The family of Nathanel Young, who was serving with the Israel Defence Forces when he was killed on Saturday, said: “We’re heartbroken to share that our little brother was tragically killed on the Gaza border yesterday.”

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/08/briton-believed-to-be-missing-in-gaza-after-hamas-attacks

The government has decided that up to 12 Defence Forces personnel will be deployed initially to Djibouti as part of an Emergency Civil Assistance Team (ECAT) mission led by the Department of Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Department of Defence.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/ireland-government-announces-deployment-of-emergency-civil-assistance-team/

“The induction has enabled us to work together as a team for the purpose of pacifying Somalia,” said Lt. Col. Rutaremwa who has served in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for the past 37 years.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/induction-programme-equips-newly-rotated-african-union-transition-mission-in-somalia-atmis-officers-for-mission-readiness/

The Israel Defence Forces have published aerial imagery supposedly showing Hamas storage tanks containing 'more than 500,000 litres of fuel'.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12682107/Hamas-hoarding-fuel-supplies-Palestinians-power-underground-tunnel-network.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The Israeli Defence Forces have announced hitting Hamas targets near the coast of the Gaza Strip following rocket launches towards Ashkelon.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1821923/israel-palestine-hamas-war-live

The Kenya Defence Forces lorry was using the Baure-Drum main supply route when it ran over the IED, officials aware of the incident said.

Source: https://raxanreeb.com/14-injured-in-ied-attack-in-lamu-police/

The organisation and speialists from the Irish Defence Forces have also conducted separate investigations into what happened.

Source: https://www.irishpost.com/news/charges-drawn-up-in-connection-with-private-sean-rooneys-death-254614

They include Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Santino Deng Wol, his Deputy Gen. Gabriel Lam Duop, Inspector General of Police Gen. Majak Akech Malok, Director General of the General Intelligence Bureau Lt. Gen. Simon Yien Makuac.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/kiir-instructs-top-officers-to-speed-up-security-arrangements/

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesman Felix Kulayigye said the six kidnapped were taken towards Virunga National Park, a vast expanse which straddles the border.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/06/17/militant-attack-kills-37-at-ugandan-school/

Viber was founded by ex-chief information officers of the Israeli Defence Forces.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/tech/rakuten-ceo-touts-viber%27s-ability-to-counter-russian-%27fake-news%27-during-kyiv-visit