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"Syria's Defensive Shield
Syria currently holds the densest anti-aircraft array in the world, stated a senior military source in Israel, in light of Syria's continued acquisition of Russian weapons systems. According to one estimate, the Syrians hold about 200 anti-aircraft batteries of different models.
In an attempt to provide a response to the absolute superiority of the Israel Air Force (IAF), Syria has been making supreme efforts in recent years to improve its ability in the area of surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles.
The Syrian race to purchase anti-aircraft weapons is one of the prominent signs of Syrian deployment for a possible confrontation with Israel. The source noted that Syria has studied well the performance of the IAF in the Second Lebanon War and is investing huge sums in anti-aircraft systems, mainly for defending strategic sites.
The Israel Institute for National Strategic Studies has recently published a report titled "Buildup of the Syrian Army," in which researcher Yiftah Shafir writes that the anti-aircraft deals between Syria and Russia include "Strelets" (SA-24) missile systems, a light armored vehicle that carries four Igla-S shoulder-launched missiles, of one of the most advanced types that exist on the market today.
In addition, Syria purchased between 36 and 50 Pantsyr-S1 (SA-22) systems, which combine missiles and artillery guns and has only recently completed its development stages. It is mounted on a vehicle with high mobility and includes a 12-missile launcher. Each missile weighs 65 kilograms and includes a 16-kilogram warhead. The Syrians have also upgraded their older anti-aircraft systems, such as the SA-3 and the SA-6.
According to the report, the Syrians are interested in purchasing from the Russians S-300 long-range air defense systems and SA-11 and SA-17 mobile medium-range air defense systems. The S-300, among the most advanced missiles in use by the Russian army, is capable of intercepting planes at ranges of several dozen kilometers with great accuracy, thanks to a sophisticated radar system combined with special sensors on the missile itself.
The Syrian army currently holds sophisticated air defense systems for intercepting planes both at short and long ranges."
http://www.thebulletin.us/site/news.cfm?newsid=18696371&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=6
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From:Israel eyes Syria's growing military-JERUSALEM , Aug. 13 (UPI)
"The Israeli military says Syria has built the most advanced anti-aircraft network in the world using Russian-supplied systems, an Israeli newspaper said Monday."
"The Institute for National Security Studies recently issued a report saying part of the deal includes SA-24 missile systems, an armored vehicle armed with four Igla-S missiles, which is among the most advanced shoulder-fired missiles on the market........"
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2007/08/13/upi_newstrack_topnews/9804/
"Syria's Defensive Shield
Syria currently holds the densest anti-aircraft array in the world, stated a senior military source in Israel, in light of Syria's continued acquisition of Russian weapons systems. According to one estimate, the Syrians hold about 200 anti-aircraft batteries of different models.
In an attempt to provide a response to the absolute superiority of the Israel Air Force (IAF), Syria has been making supreme efforts in recent years to improve its ability in the area of surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles.
The Syrian race to purchase anti-aircraft weapons is one of the prominent signs of Syrian deployment for a possible confrontation with Israel. The source noted that Syria has studied well the performance of the IAF in the Second Lebanon War and is investing huge sums in anti-aircraft systems, mainly for defending strategic sites.
The Israel Institute for National Strategic Studies has recently published a report titled "Buildup of the Syrian Army," in which researcher Yiftah Shafir writes that the anti-aircraft deals between Syria and Russia include "Strelets" (SA-24) missile systems, a light armored vehicle that carries four Igla-S shoulder-launched missiles, of one of the most advanced types that exist on the market today.
In addition, Syria purchased between 36 and 50 Pantsyr-S1 (SA-22) systems, which combine missiles and artillery guns and has only recently completed its development stages. It is mounted on a vehicle with high mobility and includes a 12-missile launcher. Each missile weighs 65 kilograms and includes a 16-kilogram warhead. The Syrians have also upgraded their older anti-aircraft systems, such as the SA-3 and the SA-6.
According to the report, the Syrians are interested in purchasing from the Russians S-300 long-range air defense systems and SA-11 and SA-17 mobile medium-range air defense systems. The S-300, among the most advanced missiles in use by the Russian army, is capable of intercepting planes at ranges of several dozen kilometers with great accuracy, thanks to a sophisticated radar system combined with special sensors on the missile itself.
The Syrian army currently holds sophisticated air defense systems for intercepting planes both at short and long ranges."
http://www.thebulletin.us/site/news.cfm?newsid=18696371&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=6
Edit to add:
From:Israel eyes Syria's growing military-JERUSALEM , Aug. 13 (UPI)
"The Israeli military says Syria has built the most advanced anti-aircraft network in the world using Russian-supplied systems, an Israeli newspaper said Monday."
"The Institute for National Security Studies recently issued a report saying part of the deal includes SA-24 missile systems, an armored vehicle armed with four Igla-S missiles, which is among the most advanced shoulder-fired missiles on the market........"
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2007/08/13/upi_newstrack_topnews/9804/
