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China ships Russia-derived cruise missile defence system to North Africa
Original: World’s second most powerful military sends Russia-derived air-defence system designed to stop cruise missiles to a powerful North African nation
China, widely ranked the world's second most powerful military, has delivered an air-defence system derived from Russian technology and designed to counter cruise missiles to a major North African state. The report highlights growing arms transfers from Beijing to the region, though the specific recipient country and delivery terms are not detailed in the coverage.
Why now: Arms transfers involving China, Russian-derived technology and North Africa are drawing attention amid shifting defence alliances.
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- World’s second most powerful military sends Russia-derived air-defence system designed to stop cruise missiles to a powerful North African nation · Business Insider Africa
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