The international trend towards greater renewable-energy deployment points to a sustained period of wind turbine investment, with equipment purchases expected to more than double by 2025.

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One carrier had just returned from deployment and was in a post-cruise stand-down period.

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Sir Michael said any deployment of ground troops would probably be only for a short period, with very clearly defined objectives.

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Pointing out that the campaign period is as crucial as the actual vote, he has called for the extensive deployment of foreign observers, both for the presidential poll and for parliamentary by-elections.

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