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Saturday, December 27, 2008

Russia deploys 2nd S-400 missile system

Russia deploys missiles fitted with S-400 Triumf air defense system, which can hit target at a distance twice the range of the US Patriot.

"The S-400 system is being successfully deployed with air defense units," said the head of the Russian Air Force, RIA Novosti reported.

The placement, currently in process in Moscow's vicinity, is aimed at guarding the capital's surrounding airspace.

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