30.01.2005, 13:07
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By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, MOSCOW
Russia plans to install next generation air defense and powerful tactical missile systems later this year, strongly upgrading the country’s defenses, Interfax reported Jan. 28.
Russia plans to procure two missiles that have been in development for years: the S-400 anti-missile weapon with a range of up to 400 kilometers (240 miles), and the Iskander system, which is an upgrade of the Soviet-era Scud used in the Gulf War.
The Iskander came under attention earlier this month amid unconfirmed reports that Moscow was willing to sell the weapon to Israel’s arch-rival Syria, with Russia denying the charges.
Oleg Belousov, Russia’s deputy defense minister, said the armed forces would purchase six S-400 systems this year. He did not disclose the price, where these would be stationed or whether they might be put up for sale.