Russia is preparing to equip Iran with a powerful new air defense system that would dramatically increase its ability to repel an attack, Iran's defense minister said Wednesday. The S-300 anti-aircraft missile defense system is capable of shooting down aircraft, cruise missiles and ballistic missile warheads at ranges of over 90 miles and at altitudes of about 90,000 feet.
Russian military officials boast that its capabilities outstrip the U.S. Patriot missile system.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Iran to Get Russian Anti-Missile Defense
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