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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Turkey Pondersa Russian Missile Offer

As Turkey moves to upgrade its weapons systems, Ankara is considering all options and possible suppliers, including Moscow.

The value of such runs into billions of dollars, generating intense competition, particularly over contracts to supply Turkey with an advanced surface-to-air missile system, with potential capabilities against ballistic missiles.

While Turkey’s relations with Syria and Iran are generally good, many Turkish government and military officials share the West’s long-term concerns about Iran’s growing interest and capabilities in missiles and weapons of mass destruction.

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