Sentence examples for obtaining arms from inspiring English sources

In obtaining arms from Eastern-bloc manufacturers, and channelling them to small states and armed groups, Kassar prefigured the strategy of the notorious Tajik arms broker Viktor Bout, who in the nineties began selling surplus weaponry from the Cold War.

Late last month, The Times made a first effort to describe several means by which Syrian fighting groups are obtaining arms, including via smuggling and organic manufacture.

WASHINGTON — President Wilson is being daily urged by Senators and Representatives to lift the embargo which prevents the Constitutionalists in Mexico from obtaining arms from across the border.

Even during the cold war, American strategic doctrine steadily evolved, from one of large-scale retaliation in the 1950's to a focus on obtaining arms control accords, starting in the 1970's.

While men were in plentiful supply with more and more Indians coming forward to join the Ghadarite cause, obtaining arms for the uprising proved to be more difficult.

Britain showered corruption on the Saudis to obtain arms contracts.

The report accuses Togo's president, Gnassingbe Eyadema, of helping Mr. Savimbi obtain arms and fuel.

The Israeli ambassador to the UK claimed that Ian Paisley had contacted him "to obtain arms".

Ulster Resistance, the sources say, joined forces with the Ulster Defense Association and Ulster Volunteer Force to obtain arms.

Pretending otherwise offers an excuse for inaction — for refusing to help Ukraine obtain arms in its own defense, for example.

So far, the rebels have obtained arms from defecting Qaddafi loyalists, as well as from abandoned ammunitions depots.