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Russia’s Modernized Podmoskovye Sub Starts Sea Trials

Russia’s Modernized Podmoskovye Sub Starts Sea Trials

Steam trials of the Russian nuclear-powered submarine Podmoskovye have started in the White Sea in the country’s north after a 16-year
Photo: © Flickr/ Andrew “FastLizard4” Adams RIA Novosti Sputnik19.10.2016 Products
Russia Develops Unique Radio-Electronic Weapon

Russia Develops Unique Radio-Electronic Weapon

A unique radio-electronic weapon to disable enemy drones and MANPADS has been developed in Russia and may soon enter service with the
RIA Novosti Sputnik30.08.2016 Russia
Russia Upgrades Mi-28N “Night Hunter” Helicopter Gunship

Russia Upgrades Mi-28N “Night Hunter” Helicopter Gunship

The latest, upgraded, version of Russia’s Mi-28N “Night Hunter” helicopter gunship will be virtually invulnerable to enemy fire,
Photo: Russian Navy RIA Novosti Sputnik16.08.2016 Russia
Russia to Deploy Aircraft Carrier to Mediterranean Sea

Russia to Deploy Aircraft Carrier to Mediterranean Sea

Russia will deploy Admiral Kuznetsov, the country’s only aircraft carrier, in the Mediterranean Sea before the end of 2016 for a
Photo ©: Wikipedia RIA Novosti Sputnik11.08.2016 Russia
Russian Navy to Receive First Admiral Gorshkov-Class Frigate

Russian Navy to Receive First Admiral Gorshkov-Class Frigate

The Russian Navy will receive the Admiral Gorshkov, the lead ship of its class and the first Project 22350 frigate, on November 22,
RIA Novosti Sputnik24.05.2016 Russia
Mi-28 Attack Helicopter to Get Laser Missile Defense Gear

Mi-28 Attack Helicopter to Get Laser Missile Defense Gear

Russia’s Mi-28 Night Hunter attack helicopters will soon be equipped with an advanced on-board laser system to defend against MANPAD
RIA Novosti Sputnik11.04.2016 Russia
Russian MiG-31BM Takes Longest Non-Stop Flight

Russian MiG-31BM Takes Longest Non-Stop Flight

Russian pilots managed to break the record for the longest non-stop flight of a MiG-31BM interceptor aircraft, according to Russian
RIA Novosti Sputnik04.04.2016 Russia
Russia to Develop Next-Gen Navy Integral Control Systems

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Next-generation integral control systems for the Russian Navy will be developed in the near future,
RIA Novosti Sputnik04.03.2016 Russia
Russia to Modernize Missile Cruiser Varyag by 2020

Russia to Modernize Missile Cruiser Varyag by 2020

The flagship of the Russian Pacific Fleet, Guards’ missile cruiser Varyag (photo), will undergo a modernization until 2020, a source
RIA Novosti Sputnik26.02.2016 Products
Russian Army to Receive Next Generation Robots by 2025

Russian Army to Receive Next Generation Robots by 2025

A new generation of robots is due to be put into service by the Russian Armed Forces in the coming years, media reports
 



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