ASSESSMENTS
For Israel, It's Open Skies Over Syria and Iraq
Oct 14, 2019 | 10:00 GMT
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Highlights
- Syria and Iraq's inability to secure their airspaces from Israeli airstrikes will lead them to try and acquire better air defense systems.
- New equipment, particularly from Russia, could increase the deterrent against Israeli strikes, but it won't provide a foolproof solution.
- But even if Syria and Iraq gain more control over their airspace, their ability to shoot down Israeli aircraft could ignite new conflicts.
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