Publications - Washington Institute For Defence & Security

08 Mar 21

US deploys new defence systems in Syria

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Damascus, March 6 (IANS) The US forces have started deploying new defence systems in its bases in northern and eastern Syria to protect against any possible attack by Iran-backed militias, a war monitor reported. In a statement issued on Friday, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that anti-drone air defence systems and surface-to-surface […]

08 Mar 21

India’s S-400 deal with Russia may trigger US sanctions: Congressional Report

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WASHINGTON : India’s multi-billion dollar deal to purchase the Russian-made S-400 air defence system may trigger US sanctions on New Delhi, a US Congressional report has warned. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) – an independent and bipartisan research wing of US Congress – in its latest report to Congress, said India is “eager for more technology-sharing […]