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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Venezuela Acquires Russian Missiles, Announces New Military Unit

T-72 Main Battle TankPresident Hugo Chavez said Sunday that Venezuela has acquired Russian-made surface-to-air missiles and announced the creation of an elite military unit trained to use the new weapons.

Chavez said the missiles are for self-defense and denied that Venezuela poses a military threat to other countries.

"We don't want wars with anyone, but we're obligated to equip ourselves and have a military that is increasingly dedicated to the country," Chavez said at a military parade in Caracas.

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  1. Pete28/4/09 03:48

    Surely Venezuela's Defense budget has dropped with the plunge in the price of oil.

    The Russians must be giving these weapons to it on easy credit to irritate the US.

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