A top Russian military officer says his country is developing new missiles to counter space-based missile systems that could soon be deployed by the United States.
Russian news agencies quote Air Force General Alexander Zelin as saying the new Russian missiles will also defend against airborne attacks.
General Zelin, speaking to reporters Tuesday in Moscow, said the United States by 2030 will have deployed satellite-based missile systems capable of striking targets anywhere in Russia.
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Air Forces to deter space-based strikes on Russia -- RT (Video)
Russia to upgrade air-space defense: air force commander -- China View
Russia's 'Star Wars' missil
Russian news agencies quote Air Force General Alexander Zelin as saying the new Russian missiles will also defend against airborne attacks.
General Zelin, speaking to reporters Tuesday in Moscow, said the United States by 2030 will have deployed satellite-based missile systems capable of striking targets anywhere in Russia.
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More News On Russia's "Star Wars" Commitment
Air Forces to deter space-based strikes on Russia -- RT (Video)
Russia to upgrade air-space defense: air force commander -- China View
Russia's 'Star Wars' missil
Read more ....
Air Forces to deter space-based strikes on Russia -- RT (Video)
Russia to upgrade air-space defense: air force commander -- China View
Russia's 'Star Wars' missiles defy US 'threats' -- Press YV
Is Russia ready for Star Wars? -- RIA Novosti
My Comment: Russia is not confident that their talks with the Obama administration will be successful. It appears that they have made the decision to develop their own "star wars" type of system.
More News On Russia's "Star Wars" Commitment
Air Forces to deter space-based strikes on Russia -- RT (Video)
Russia to upgrade air-space defense: air force commander -- China View
Russia's 'Star Wars' missiles defy US 'threats' -- Press YV
Is Russia ready for Star Wars? -- RIA Novosti
My Comment: Russia is not confident that their talks with the Obama administration will be successful. It appears that they have made the decision to develop their own "star wars" type of system.