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Tuesday, August 14, 2007

IDF: Syria's antiaircraft system most advanced in world

Israeli military source says that after studying IAF's performance during Second Lebanon War, Damacus has purchased most advanced ground-to-air missiles from Russia. IDF fears Assad's arms race may be sign of possible conflict with Israel

Syria possesses the most crowded antiaircraft system in the world following its continued purchase of Russian weapon systems, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Monday, quoting a senior Israeli military source.

According to one estimate, the Syrians hold more than 200 antiaircraft batteries of different types.

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