The northern fort had a main armament six 6 cm pieces in armoured turrets, with eight caponier cannon for close defence.
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Infantry units at the fortress manned the landward defences and provided detachments on the coastal forts for anti-landing and close defence duties.
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These two helicopters were second in importance only to the SM-1 missile systems, because torpedoes and guns were mainly useful for close defence of the ship.
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The fort continued in use during the Second World War and underwent further alterations when its two existing 6-inch close defence guns were enclosed within bomb-proof shelters.
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The review, she added, recognised Malaysia's strategic role in the region as a leading Asean member and a close defence partner through the Five Power Defence Arrangement.
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Bb3, Ruy Lopez # Morphy Defence 3 . . . a6 : alternatives to Closed Defence ) but the bishop is OK on b3 and the pawn moves weaken black's queenside.
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New 6-and 12-pounder ( 2.7 and 5.4 kg ) quick-firing guns, supported by machine-guns for close defence, were assigned to the castle to deal with the emerging threat from enemy torpedo boats.
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The castle comprised a tall, square keep made from stone, with a semi-circular gun platform on the seaward side, protected by a moat and a wooden bows and hand weapons for close defence.
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Brookings Federal Executive Fellow of the John Angevine has argued that the concept of defence self-reliance in the white paper is wrong and that Australia should seek closer defence ties with the United States instead.
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Sandown had three tiers of artillery the heaviest and longest range weapons occupying the upper levels with a total of 39 firing positions, and 31 gunloops in the basement for handguns should close defence be required.
