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Russia to Test New Mobile Communications System
2014-06-30 Read More...
The Russian military is to test its new mobile communications system, which is superior to its foreign alternatives, during the Vostok-2014 strategic exercise in Russia’s Eastern Military District, the Defense Ministry

Russia Tests Pantsir S-1 Air Defense System
2014-06-26 Read More...
Russia is testing its Pantsir S-1 short-range air defense system in the Arctic to ensure security in the resource-rich region, which is soon expected to become the centre of oil and gas exploration for the

Russia Tests Multi-Purpose Armored Personnel Carrier
2014-06-20 Read More...
The Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) have started testing eight advanced multi-purpose Rakushka Armored Personnel Carriers in field conditions, military spokesman Yevgeny Meshkov

Russia’s Strategic Missile Group Plans 120 Drills by 2015
2014-06-05 Read More...
Russia’s Strategic Missile Troops (RVSN) will conduct around 120 drills and training exercises over the next six months, Colonel Igor Yegorov from Defense Ministry Press Office Department for RVSN told the press on

China, Russia Hold Large-Scale Naval Drills
2014-05-20 Read More...
Russia and China will conduct large-scale joint naval drills to demonstrate the strengthening of military cooperation between the two powers as Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to arrive in China on Tuesday amid worsening relations between

Russia to Quadruple Long-Range Platforms by 2021
2014-05-15 Read More...
Russia will quadruple its arsenal of long-range precision delivery platforms in the next seven years to strengthen the country's strategic deterrent, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu

Russia Test Launches Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
2014-05-12 Read More...
Russia’s strategic missile forces test launched an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) during a training exercise on Thursday under the leadership of President Vladimir

Syria to Receive 9 Yak-130 Jet Trainers by End of Year
2014-05-09 Read More...
Russia plans to send the initial batch of the Yakovlev Yak-130 jet trainers to Syria until the end of 2014, with further plans to fully complete the contract for 36 aircraft in 2016, the Kommersant newspaper wrote Monday, citing a source close to

Typhoon-K Military Trucks to Parade on Russia Victory Day
2014-05-07 Read More...
Last generation military trucks “Typhoon-K” will participate in this year's Victory Day Parade on May 9 in Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry

Russia’s 1st Borey-Class Sub to be Ready for Combat in 2014
2014-04-21 Read More...
The first Borey-class ballistic missile submarine (photo) could be put on combat duty this year after taking weaponry on board, a senior Russian Navy Commander

Russia Test Fires Yars Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
2014-04-17 Read More...
The Russian Strategic Missile Forces test-fired on Monday an RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile from a launch site in northwest Russia, the Defense Ministry

Russian Air Force to Receive 16 New MiG-29 SMT Fighters
2014-04-16 Read More...
The Russian Defense Ministry has signed a $470 million contract with the MiG corporation for the delivery of 16 advanced MiG-29 SMT fighters, the Ministry said

NATO to Freeze Cooperation with Russia on Afghan Choppers
2014-04-04 Read More...
NATO will suspend cooperation with Russia on the maintenance of Afghan helicopters (photo) and a joint anti-drug operation, a source in the alliance told RIA

Russia Designing New 5th Generation Submarines
2014-04-02 Read More...
A prospective series of Russia’s new fifth-generation conventional submarine equipped with an advanced air-independent propulsion system will be designated the Kalina-class, the Commander of the Russian Navy

Russia’s 2014 Arms Exports Exceed $2 Billion
2014-03-27 Read More...
The volume of Russia’s arms exports this year has topped the $2 billion mark, with outstanding weapons orders standing at $47 billion, a senior government official

Russia Could Take Command of Half of Ukrainian Fleet
2014-03-20 Read More...
Up to 20 warships and auxiliary vessels of the Ukrainian Navy could become part of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet following the reunification of Crimea with Russia, a senior Russian lawmaker said

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