First S-400 Missile System Parts Land in Turkey, Russia Confirms
The first parts of a Russian S-400 missile defense system were delivered to NATO member Turkey on Friday, Russia has confirmed.
Turkey’s acquisition of the Russian system is a source of tension between Turkey and NATO ally United States.
The U.S. has demanded that Ankara abandon its deal with Moscow and purchase American-made Patriot systems instead, threatening tough new sanctions if the demand isn’t met.
The Moscow Times
Russia Delivers More Air Defense Equipment to Turkey
Russia flew a fresh shipment of advanced air defense equipment to Turkey on Saturday,
the Turkish Defense Ministry said, continuing to implement a deal that is likely to trigger U.S. sanctions against a NATO ally.
The Moscow Times
Russia’s S-400 Is ‘the Best Missile System All-Around,’ U.S. Firm Says
Russia’s S-400 is the “best all-around” missile defense system out there, the U.S. intelligence firm Stratfor has said in a new report,
but it is severely limited if operating alone.
The Moscow Times