Sergei Ivanov says Russia now has 14 GLONASS satellites and plans to launch another three by the end of this year.
By the end of 2009, GLONASS is due to have a total of 24 satellites.
(AP, ITAR-TASS)
Russian Arms Exports
Russian Arms Exports
Russia's advanced S-300 air-defense system (epa file photo)
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