Russia Helps Iran's Missile Program?

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star_sirius

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Nota gain? Is this happening? Any hard evident? I thought the clear messages were sent that the US will stop funding the Russians the space programs, hi-tech US products and their shaky economy, I thought total withdrawal is required if the fundings continue? OUch! :shock: :?

Russia Helps Iran's Missile Program

Israeli Think Tank: Technological Link Between The Nations
By David Bedein, Middle East Correspondent
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Jerusalem — A leading Israeli think tank says Russia has been supplying technology for Iran’s missile and space programs.

The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, in a report authored by U.S. analyst Ariel Cohen, said Moscow has sold missile and space components, and services designed for long-range weapons.

“Russian technological aid is evident throughout the Iranian missile and space programs,” the report, titled “The Russian Handicap to U.S. Iran Policy,” said. “Russian scientists and expertise have played a direct and indirect role in these programs for years.”

In February 2008, the Tehran regime launched what it termed an SLV titled Explorer-1 from a new space center in northern Iran. The report identified the SLV as a variant of the single-stage Soviet SS-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile.

“It is probable that this new missile (Explorer-1) was none other than the Shahab-4, which is likely based on technology transferred by Russia,” the report said.

The report said Russian specialists were believed to be helping Iran develop the longer-range Shahab-5. At the same time, Moscow has exported missile-production facilities, technical documents as well as fuel to Iran.

“Iran and North Korea are cooperating in developing missile technology, and Russia may be facilitating technology transfers between the two,” the report said.”

For example, the Shahab-5 is based on the Taepodong-2, first developed by North Korea and now being used by Iran with Russian help.

The launch of the new North Korean space vehicle on April 4 could give insight into Iranian capabilities.

Mr. Cohen, regarded as a leading U.S. analyst on Russia, said Moscow has deemed Iran a partner in efforts to undermine U.S. influence around the world. He said the Kremlin was encouraging Iran’s missile and weapons of mass destruction program in an effort to erode U.S. deterrence and disrupt NATO.

“The Kremlin sees Iran not as a threat but as a partner or an ad-hoc ally to challenge U.S. influence,” the report said. “It also sees Iran as a key platform to expand its regional and international influence. While the Iranian agenda is clearly separate from that of Russia, the Kremlin uses Iran as a geopolitical battering ram against the U.S. and its allies in the Gulf region and the Middle East.”

Consequently, Russian support for Iran’s nuclear program and for arms sales reflects an agenda dating back to the Cold War.

The report said the next Russian strategic deal with Iran could be the delivery of the advanced S-300 long-range air defense system.

Mr. Cohen said delivery of the S-300, which could be imminent, would change the strategic balance in the Middle East and enable Tehran to fire nuclear missiles toward Israel.

“Once Iran has air defenses to repel Israeli or American air strikes and nuclear warheads for its ballistic missiles — and sources indicate that this may occur sooner rather than later — it will possess the capacity to destroy Israel, an openly stated goal of the regime, and strike targets throughout the Middle East, in Europe, and the Indian subcontinent,” the report said. “Beyond that, if and when an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) capability is achieved, Tehran will be able to threaten the U.S. homeland directly. The choice then will become starkly resembling [of] the early Cold War: deter or pre-empt.”

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When 'friends' begin 'military exercises' on you're border, you might begin looking for other friends.
 
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star_sirius":1mtumswg said:
Nota gain? Is this happening? Any hard evident? I thought the clear messages were sent that the US will stop funding the Russians the space programs, hi-tech US products and their shaky economy, I thought total withdrawal is required if the fundings continue? OUch! :shock: :?


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The Russians want their Glory back. They prefer to be the poker of eyes, the stabber of backs, and just generally Cranky Guys with a great big bug up their butts., Why? Because as always, they are jealous of America and want to be Top Dog. You don't suppose that Putin essentially altered Russian Law so that he could be de facto Leader for Life out of his desire to humbly serve the Russian People, do you?

No. They're gonna take yet another crack at being the Great Empire. As before, first, they'll beat up their tiniest neighbors. Like they did in Georgia. Then, they'll use Dirty Tricks to start trouble in big places like Ukraine to try and destabilize the Government. Before you know it, the USSR will be back. And with Arab Friends with long range missiles.

They know damn well that the very reason we want to put interceptor missiles in Poland and such is because of Iran. Russia is intentionally forcing us (yes I said forcing us) to do JUST that. They WANT a fight, obviously. How else do you ease your bruised ego and get your Glory back without a fight? Well that, and your gulags and Secret Police that routinely terrorize and torture the people and make them so fearful that they'll turn in their own mother for "crimes against Mother RUssia", blah blah, blah.

And Bad Vlad (Putin) WILL see Soviet Glory returned to Mother Russia, brother.
 
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dragon04":13i9r8a3 said:
star_sirius":13i9r8a3 said:
And Bad Vlad (Putin) WILL see Soviet Glory returned to Mother Russia, brother.

That will be quite difficult considering the demographic trends in russia.
russia is a dying nation with birth rates well below replacment levels and short life expectancy.
 
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rubicondsrv":3gxwnpph said:
dragon04":3gxwnpph said:
star_sirius":3gxwnpph said:
And Bad Vlad (Putin) WILL see Soviet Glory returned to Mother Russia, brother.

That will be quite difficult considering the demographic trends in russia.
russia is a dying nation with birth rates well below replacment levels and short life expectancy.

That's very true. Which is why they need all their former Tributaries back.
 
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It's pretty well known that Russia is back to expanding their influence across Asian and the Middle East. Russia has been helping not only Iran, but China, Venezuela and North Korea revamp their military technology. Russia has supplied China with thousands of new military aircraft all the way up to the SU-37's that is considered one of the most technically advanced aircraft in the world (comparatively speaking). They have sold them several new, very sophisticated launch submarines. They are helping the Chinese with all four, very advanced Aircraft carriers (2 currently in production and 2 to start in 2013).

BTW, in every model dog fight, the F-35 (which we will now solely use to replace our out dated F-16 fleet) was wasted 30-1 in moch model combats with the SU-37. It's only a partially stealth aircraft and any sort of ordinance placed onto the craft would remove it's stealth ability.

Edit cuz I'z a bad speelar!
 
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