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UK to buy two Russian helicopters
Published: 06 July, 2007, 13:25
The United Kingdom is to buy two Russian MI-17 helicopters to conduct anti-drug trafficking operations in the mountainous areas of Pakistan.
A Ministry of Defense spokesman in Moscow says the UK is also interested in buying supersonic missile targets from Russia, which are used for defensive training against possible missile strikes on sea-and air-based targets.
Miltary attache Andy Verdon says the two countries are working closely in anti-terror operations.
06.07.2007, 12:58
State Duma boosts penalties for extremismThe Russian State Duma has approved a series of measures to strengthen the government's ability to fight extremism, including a bill increasing the penalty for involvement in extremist activities. |
06.07.2007, 13:27
Russian speleologists practice underwater rescuingA team of cave experts has conducted a special rescue training mission at the Ordinskaya Cave in Russia's Perm Region, which is at the foot of Ural Mountains. |
