Kandahar, Afghanistan
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In February 2006, the Canadian Forces will increase its presence by deploying approximately 2,000 personnel to the volatile and dangerous region of Kandahar, as part of its efforts under the NATO-led ISAF force. Kandahar was once the seat of the Taliban/ al-Qaeda government, and remains a dangerous area.

Before deploying, Canada's Department of National Defence (DND) is purchasing C$ 234 million (USD $200 million) worth of equipment, including IED-resistant patrol vehicles, ATVs, modern artillery & GPS-guided munitions, UAVs, support equipment, and technologically advanced surveillance, security and communications systems.

Yet the most significant item may be the one that isn't on this list, and the ordering/ delivery times raise questions as well.

DID has the coverage...