Missiles

Top Russian Diplomat Criticizes U.S. Missile Defense Plan in Europe

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has harshly criticized Washington anti-missile campaign in Europe saying a country cannot ensure its own security by raising other countries’ concerns for their security.

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March 2, 2007

US Army Tests New Missile Against Russian Tank

The U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin have conducted a successful flight test of the missile against a T-72 tank, the Spacewar news agency reported Wednesday.

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February 23, 2007

Syria to Buy Anti-Tank Missiles From Russia

Damascus is close to concluding a large deal with Russia to procure thousands of advanced anti-tank missiles for the Syrian army.

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Russian Missiles in Iran are not a Threat - Sergei Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that the TOR-M1 anti-aircraft defence system which Russia delivered to Iran one month ago does not represent ‘any threat’.

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February 9, 2007

Russia Confirm Selling Short-Range Missiles to Iran

Russia’s defense minister Sergei Ivanov confirmed Tuesday Russia has sold an unspecified number of short-range Tor-M1 missiles to Iran. This announcement was the first government confirmation from Russia.

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January 19, 2007

Russia Not to Deploy Weapons in Space

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Russia`s Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said Russia is opposed to deploying weapons in space, despite the fact that space could be used for military purposes, Xinhua news agency reported Friday.

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December 22, 2006

Russia Successfully Tests Satan Missile

Russia successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday in a launch intended to extend the lifetime of aging Soviet-built weapons, the Defense Ministry is quoted by the Associated Press news agency.

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December 21, 2006

Russia to Refit Strategic Nuclear Missiles With Multiple Warheads

Russia will replace single nuclear warheads on some of its strategic missiles with multiple warheads, The Associated Press reported Friday citing Russian news agencies.

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December 17, 2006

Russian Arms Exporters Accuse India’s BrahMos Aerospace of Foul Play

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Several Russian missile makers have accused India of “discrediting” their weapon systems and spoiling their chances in the global market through the aggressive marketing of the BrahMos cruise missile developed jointly by the two countries, PTI reports.

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December 15, 2006

Russia Criticizes U.S. Plans to Build Missile Defense Shield in Europe

Russia’s military chief of staff criticized on Wednesday U.S. plans to deploy missile defense systems in Europe, saying the planned move is a mistake, Xinhua news agency reports.

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December 14, 2006