Missiles on standby to protect London Olympics
06:07, 5 July 2012
LONDON. July 5. KAZINFORM Surface-to-air missile defense systems will be deployed at six sites in London during the Olympics as a "powerful deterrent" against attack, Britain's Ministry of Defense confirmed yesterday, Kazinform refers to Arabnews.
The news came despite angry protests from residents at two locations where missiles are being deployed on top of blocks of flats. One residents' group is taking legal action to try and stop the missile deployment.
Other steps being taken to protect the Olympics include mooring a helicopter carrier in the River Thames and stationing RAF Typhoon jets and Puma helicopters on the outskirts of London.
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