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Venezuela purchases air defense systems from Russia

Caracas, Venezuela - Thanks to a US$2.2 billion loan granted by Moscow

Venezuela is going to buy air defense system from Russia thanks to a loan granted by Moscow, as confirmed by the president of the south-American country, Hugo Chavez, returning from his tour around the world. "We have decided to build a strong air defense network -Chavez explained- And we have to thank the Russian government, which approved a US$2.2 billion loan for arms spending". Previously the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1109205
Rome, Italy, 09/14/2009 12:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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