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Syria shows interest in the purchase of Russian air defense aircraft

Moscow, Russia - Russia will honour contract

Sources in the Russian press reported that the Syrian government has shown interest in purchasing Russian air defense systems: some Damascus experts will be present during the "Combat Commonwealth 2011" exercises, that will be held in Russia, and will evaluate the convenience of systems such as the long-range Favorit S-300 system, the medium-range "Buk" and short-range "Tor" system. According to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1133723
Rome, Italy, 09/12/2011 18:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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