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Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi

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Iran Develops Laser-Guided Artillery

19:37 30/01/2012 MOSCOW, January 30 (RIA Novosti)

Iran has developed smart, laser-guided artillery projectiles capable of hitting moving targets at a distance of up to 20 kilometers, Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said on Monday.

Russian Bombers Complete 16-Hour Arctic Patrol
18:08 30/01/2012
Two Tu-95MS strategic bombers have successfully completed a routine patrol mission over the Arctic Ocean, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Russia, Mongolia Plan Joint Military Drills
16:52 30/01/2012
A Russian Army delegation has started a five-day visit to Mongolia to discuss preparations for a joint exercise, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Russia to Start Construction of Two New Warships
16:08 30/01/2012
Two new warships will be laid down for the Russian Navy, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Monday.2
Russia Pulls Out of S.Korea Fighter Tender
15:10 30/01/2012
Russia's main military aircraft maker has decided not to take part in South Korea’s largest-ever arms tender, for a new fighter aircraft, The Korea Times said on Monday citing the country’s military procurement authorities.3

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