[Jerusalem Post] Yaakov Katz - Russia informed Syria this week that Moscow will not sell Iskander missiles to foreign clients due to production delays. According to the Russian news agency Novosti, the state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has decided not to export the missile until the Russian armed forces are fully equipped with the system. The Iskander missile - also known as the SS-26 Stone - is a long-range, solid fuel-propelled, theater quasi-ballistic missile system developed to carry conventional warheads. The missiles are reportedly difficult to intercept. In October, Prime Minister Olmert made a trip to Moscow to urge Russia not to sell advanced missile systems to Syria.
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