The Russians, however, have already told us that they see a larger defense effort as a threat to their nuclear deterrent.

Instead, he trained to become a welder in order to contribute his services to the defense effort.

By the middle of February 1914 the groups had raised a combined $5,575 to aid the defense effort.

The public's perception of civil defense efforts was marked by considerable indifference during the 1980s.

"Political responsibility requires that our defense efforts and the expenditures required to support them be adjusted to new conditions."

Also she's been the cornerstone in our defense efforts.

Something about an international defense effort against these flying bugs from hell.

Croatian Scouts again joined defense efforts, during which many were killed.

He said small national guards would exist alongside the central defense effort.

He would have fallen back in the face of enemy action and jeopardized their entire defense effort.