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Russian Helicopters to Produce About 200 Helicopters in 2016
2016-04-07 Read More...
The Russian Helicopters holding company plans to manufacture approximately 200 helicopters this year, the company’s CEO Alexander Mikheev said

Russia to Develop Next-Gen Navy Integral Control Systems
2016-04-04 Read More...
Next-generation integral control systems for the Russian Navy will be developed in the near future, Research-and-Production Association (RPA) Mars Director General

Russian Helicopters Eyes Mi-17 Maintenance Agreement with India’s Ministry of Defense
2016-03-29 Read More...
Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, is looking to sign a long-term maintenance agreement with the Indian Ministry of Defense to provide after-sales service for Mi-17

Five Battle Dolphins to Serve in Russian Navy
2016-03-11 Read More...
Five trainable dolphins are sought by the Russian military to carry out special tasks for the country’s Navy in the Black Sea, the government revealed on

Russia to Modernize Missile Cruiser Varyag by 2020
2016-03-04 Read More...
The flagship of the Russian Pacific Fleet, Guards’ missile cruiser Varyag (photo), will undergo a modernization until 2020, a source in the Russian defense industry said.“An overhaul and modernization of the Pacific Fleet's Guards missile cruiser

Over 50 Russian Warships to Conduct Drills in Caspian Sea
2016-03-02 Read More...
Russian Defense Ministry’s Southern Military District’s press center said that more than 50 Russian warships and support vessels are preparing to begin naval exercises in the Caspian Sea.“At present, the crews have begun developing and completing

Russia to Deliver First Four Su-35 Jets to China by Year End
2016-02-25 Read More...
Russia will supply first four Su-35 jets to China by the end of this year in accordance with the contract signed last

Russian Navy to Receive 2 More IL-38N Novella Anti-Submarine Aircraft
2016-01-20 Read More...
In November this year, the Russian Navy will receive two more IL-38N Novella anti-submarine aircraft, in addition to five that have already been taken on board, the Deputy General Director of Ilyushin Aviation complex Yuri Yudin

Russia Testing New Generation Missile Warning Satellite
2016-01-14 Read More...
Russia will orbit a second new generation satellite in 2016 to keep a closer eye on ballistic missile launches anywhere in the world, the Defense Ministry said, Zvezda TV channel

Russian Caspian Sea Flotilla Tests Cutting-Edge Radar
2016-01-12 Read More...
Russia’s Caspian Sea flotilla successfully conducted a test of the over-the-horizon radar system Podsolnukh during recent drills, media reports

Russia Eyes $15 Billion Arms Sales in 2016
2016-01-06 Read More...
Russia exported $15 billion worth arms in 2015 and plans to keep this volume in

Russia’s S-400 to be Equipped with Advanced Communication System
2016-01-05 Read More...
The Russian air defense is developing Tuf-MA and Tuf-M2 communication systems for the new air defense missile systems S-400, S-500 and

Russian Helicopters Receives Type Certification for Mi-38
2016-01-04 Read More...
Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, has received type certification for the medium multirole Mi-38 transport helicopter designed by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, a Russian Helicopters

Russia, India Expand Military Cooperation
2015-12-28 Read More...
Russia and India signed a clutch of defense and energy deals on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Moscow to reaffirm one of the world’s most valuable military

Russian Army Receives Final Batch of Upgraded Т-72 Tanks
2015-12-24 Read More...
A final batch of upgraded T-72 tanks has been supplied to the Armed Forces by Russia’s flagship tank and fighting vehicles maker

Russian Nuclear Submarine Test-Fires Strategic Sineva Missile
2015-12-16 Read More...
A Russian missile submarine has successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), dubbed the “Sineva” in the Barents Sea in the latest of a series of tests of the country’s nuclear weapons arsenal, the Defense Ministry

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