Thursday, July 4, 2013

Russian Missile Defense Developments Raises Eyebrows In Washington

Voronezh-DM class anti-missile radar. © RIA Novosti. Alexandr Uriev

Russian Defense Radar, Missiles Worry U.S. Officials -- Washington Examiner

Russia deploying new missile defense radar while seeking curbs on U.S. defenses

Russia’s military has completed work on a new missile defense radar in southern Russia that has some U.S. military officials worried Moscow is building up offensive and defensive strategic forces in destabilizing combination.

The large radar station near Armavir, located near the Black Sea and designed to detect missiles launched from Europe and Iran, is nearly complete, said U.S. officials.

The radar deployment comes as Russia is seeking legal restrictions on U.S. and NATO missile defenses in Europe that are designed to protect the continent and the United States from long-range Iranian missiles.

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Update: Russia Builds Missile Defense It Would Deny U.S. -- IBD Editorial

My Comment: More info on Russia's radar deployment plans can be read here. As to what is my take on these developments .... Russia has always wanted some form of missile defense while trying their best to deny the U.S. in having one of their own. With this Russia radar development moving forward, I would say that they are accomplishing their goals successfully and with a willing U.S. administration.

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