Posted on 09/06/2010 4:47:16 PM PDT by kronos77
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday said that Russia and Israel are considering the possibility of equipping Israeli aircraft with Russian laser technology.
According to RIA Novosti, Putin met with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak in Sochi, Russia. The two officials discussed the current and future cooperation between both nations, including in the military sector.
“We are considering the possibility of equipping Israeli aircraft with our devices – space technology and laser technology,” Putin said.
Russia and Israel are currently negotiating the establishment of a joint venture to produce drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), worth an estimated $300 million.
“We have viable projects in the area of military and transport aviation,” Putin said. “We bought several drones from Israel and launched several satellites in Israel’s interests.”
The Russian Prime Minister also talked about the possible establishment of a Russian laser station in Israel, as part of the Glonass navigation satellite system.
The announcement came as Russia and Israel have systematically increased its cooperation in the fight against terrorism in recent times.
Obama basically has left Israel no choice, but to go to the Russians. Way to go, Barry.
Russia, Israel and India have been working together on military platforms, for years. Decades, perhaps.
I thought the headline said “to deal with Israel”
the phrase “playing both sides against the middle” comes to mind
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