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U.S. seeks British approval for missile defense site

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Wednesday, January 26, 2000

LONDON -- The United States is seeking British approval regarding the use of a base in northern England as part of a U.S. anti-missile defense system.

British defense officials said London has discussed the issue with the Pentagon. But they said a formal request was not submitted.

The London-based Financial Times said on Tuesday that the United States is exploring the use of a British radar base in northern Yorkshire. The daily said the government of British Prime Minister Tony Blair is likely to approve any formal U.S. request.

The U.S. anti-missile defense system has prompted concern in Europe and anger in Russia. Russia said the system will prompt a new arms race and Europe is concerned that U.S. anti-missile system will renew Cold War tensions.

The newspaper said the U.S. request might be delayed in wake of last week's failure of the anti-missile defense system.

Wednesday, January 26, 2000


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