Algeria (Data)

摘要

1. Upsurge in terrorist violence now linked to al-Qaeda raises security concerns not only in Algeria but across the region 2. Continued high hydrocarbon prices providing windfall income to government, but fully 98 percent of the country's export revenues for 2006 came from hydrocarbon exports, which should give pause 3. Defense budget continues to be increased (now at just over $3.4 billion), with windfall oil income no doubt a factor 4. Major initiative under way to revitalize force structure, with the focus on aircraft; $7.5 billion pending megadeal with Russia revealed in March 2006, with procurements to include MiG-29 and Su-30 fighters, Yak-130 jet trainers, Kilo class submarines, frigates, S-300 and Tunguska air defense systems, T-90 MBTs, and AT-13/AT-14 anti-tank missiles.