Western defense grp (4)

I believe the answer is:

nato

(Other definitions for nato that I've seen before include "Transatlantic alliance" , "Military organization" , "Military bloc" , "Collective security alliance engaged in Bosnia" , "Western mil. alliance" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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