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July 17, 2013

Missile radar on NKorea ship stopped by Panama: IHS Jane's
Paris, France (AFP) July 16, 2013
A North Korean cargo ship stopped in Panama was carrying a radar that guides surface-to-air missiles to target, defence and security consultants IHS Jane's said Tuesday. Panama announced Monday that it had intercepted the vessel Chong Chon Gang, which was en route from Cuba - one of Pyongyang's only allies - on suspicion it could be smuggling drugs. Instead, authorities found suspected missile material on board. "IHS Jane's has identified the equipment shown in the images so far released a ... read more

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