'RIA Novosti' newswire 09:4312/09/2009
Update:
According to Chavez, the air defense network will comprise Russian-made S-300 (SA-10a Grumble), Buk-M2 (SA-6 "Gainful") and Pechora (SA-3 Goa) air defense systems to ensure the protection of Venezuelan air space and key infrastructure from various ranges.
The deal with Russia, struck during a visit to Moscow by Chavez last week, also includes the purchase of 92 T-72 main battle tanks and an undisclosed number of Smerch multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
There is one missile, the 40N6 2000 that has a 400 km (250mile) range. This missile was first associated with the Russian S-400 air defence system.
Alexey Nikolskiy
MOSCOW, September 12 (RIA Novosti) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said that Caracas is to receive Russian 'short-range missiles.' Most likely these missiles would be the export version of the SA-21 Growler or S-400 Triumf. Russia has given Chavez a $2 billion credit to purchase the missiles and Russian main battle tanks according to BBC News.
Chavez was speaking after returning home from a 10-day world tour, including a visit to Russia.
"Soon some little rockets are going to be arriving," he said at the presidential palace. "They can fly 300 kms. And they don't miss their targets."
"We are not going to attack anybody, these are just defence tools, because we are going to defend our country from any threat, wherever it may come from," he went on.
He did not say how many missiles would be delivered.
Chavez also said Venezuela would buy Russian T-72 and T-90 tanks
Venezuela is embroiled in a dispute with neighboring Colombia over its plans to allow U.S. troops to deploy to the country.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday after Kremlin talks with Chavez that Russia would sell Venezuela tanks and other types of military equipment.
His announcement came after Chavez had said that Venezuela would recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Russia recognized the former Georgian republics as independent states shortly after last August's war with Georgia, which began when Georgian forces attacked South Ossetia in a bid to bring it under central control.
Rightardia has been following defense developments in Venezuela for a long time. Columbia outspends Venezuela on defense by more than 2:1 and the US is increasing its military presence in Columbia to combat narco-trafficking.
Update:
According to Chavez, the air defense network will comprise Russian-made S-300 (SA-10a Grumble), Buk-M2 (SA-6 "Gainful") and Pechora (SA-3 Goa) air defense systems to ensure the protection of Venezuelan air space and key infrastructure from various ranges.
The deal with Russia, struck during a visit to Moscow by Chavez last week, also includes the purchase of 92 T-72 main battle tanks and an undisclosed number of Smerch multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
There is one missile, the 40N6 2000 that has a 400 km (250mile) range. This missile was first associated with the Russian S-400 air defence system.
source: http://en.rian.ru/world/20090912/156102885.html
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