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The same source also suggests a possible procurement of Air Defense Systems. He did not mentioned what kind of air defense system however, the kind of radar being in process of procurement suggests advanced type. Possibly any of the following type:
2K12 Kub (SA-6): The 2K12 "Kub" (NATO reporting name: SA-6 "Gainful") mobile surface-to-air missile system is a Soviet low to medium-level air defense system designed to protect ground forces from air attack. "2К12" is the GRAU designation of the system.
The fairly large missiles have an effective range of 4–24 km (2.5–15 miles) and an effective altitude of 50–14000 m (164–45,931 ft). The missile weighs 599 kg (1321 lb) and the warhead weighs 56 kg (123 lb). Top missile speed is approx. Mach 2.8.
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9K33 Osa (SA-8): The 9K33 Osa is a highly mobile, low-altitude, short-range tactical surface-to-air missile system. "9K33" is its GRAU designation. Its NATO reporting name is SA-8 Gecko.
Engagement range and altitude for the missile is 15 km and .1–12km (33-42,500 ft). The system is designed for use primarily against jet aircraft and helicopters in any kind of weather.
My source hinted me Buk M1-2.