Venezuela to buy Russian weapons to protect against U. S. invasion

Hey, isn't the Cold War over?

Russia, or better yet, Putin continues to be a thorn in the side for the United States.

Russia, who is trying their hardest to become a major world player again, is continuing its' armament of terror groups in the Middle East, building nuclear plants for Iran, and now they will be selling planes, submarines, air defense systems, and tanks to Venezuela. Chavez also supports Iran's quest to be a nuclear player.

This is being done as part of an overall build up of Venezuela's military forces. Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's nut case leader, claims this is needed to thwart any invasion plans of the United States.

From Global Security --

(RIA Novosti) - Venezuela is planning to procure up to 10 modern diesel submarines and several Tor-M1 air defense missile complexes from Russia, a source at a Russian think tank said Monday.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez could finalize a deal to purchase Russian diesel submarines for the Venezuelan Navy. The contract reportedly is for the supply of five Project 636 Kilo-class diesel submarines and four state-of-the-art Project 677 Amur submarines.

"Most likely, [Venezuela] will buy five Project 636 submarines with missile systems..., but it could end up buying nine [submarines]," said Konstantin Makiyenko, Deputy Director of the Center for the Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST).

The expert said the multi-billion dollar contract could be split into two or three parts, and include construction of submarine bases and training of submarine crews.

In 2005-2006, Venezuela ordered weaponry from Russia worth $3.4 billion, including 24 Su-30MK2V Flanker fighters, Tor-M1 air defense missile systems, Mi-17B multi-role helicopters, Mi-35 Hind E attack helicopters and Mi-26 Halo heavy transport helicopters. More....

Maybe Chavez could have his buddy, ex Congressman Joe Kennedy, to smooth things over for him....