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 Alex Fishman Published: 08.13.07, 09:38 /
Israel News 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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August 18th, 2007
