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Turkey: Patriot anti-aircraft missile batteries are now operational

Istanbul, Turkey - A test was completed between Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 January

The installation of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile batteries in the province of Kahramanmaras, along the border between Syria and Turkey has been completed: the first test of the new defenses was carried out between Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 January. "We did complete the preparatory works and now it functions. Since last night, the system has reached the final operational capacity", Commander...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1149306
Rome, Italy, 01/29/2013 16:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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