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Russia Resumes Production of Upgraded Tu-160 Bomber

Russia Resumes Production of Upgraded Tu-160 Bomber

Russia is resuming the production of the famous Tu-160 strategic bomber in a modernized version - the Tu-160M2, with the first engines
Sputnik31.05.2017 Aviation Space
Russia’s MC-21 Passenger Plane Completes Maiden Flight

Russia’s MC-21 Passenger Plane Completes Maiden Flight

Russia’s advanced MС-21 passenger plane carried out its maiden flight, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said. The
File Photo: Sputnik Sputnik30.05.2017 MENA
Russian Warships Conduct Anti-Sub Drills in Mediterranean

Russian Warships Conduct Anti-Sub Drills in Mediterranean

A flotilla of Russian surface ships successfully held anti-submarine drills in the Mediterranean Sea, a Russian Black Sea Fleet
Photo: © Sputnik/Alexei Kudenko Sputnik05.05.2017 Russia
Russia to Launch Pyotr Morgunov Amphibious Assault Ship

Russia to Launch Pyotr Morgunov Amphibious Assault Ship

Russia’s Project 11711 large amphibious assault ship Pyotr Morgunov is slated to be floated this summer, Defense Ministry spokesman,
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Russia to Build “White Swan” Tu-160 Supersonic Bomber

Russia to Build “White Swan” Tu-160 Supersonic Bomber

An aircraft factory in Kazan, Russia is expected to become the birthplace of a new generation of Tu-160 long-range supersonic bomber
File Photo: Sputnik Sputnik28.04.2017 Russia
Russia to Modernize Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier

Russia to Modernize Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier

The modernization of the flagship of the Russian Navy, the aircraft-carrying cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov, will cost much less than
File Photo: Sputnik Gazeta Sputnik21.04.2017 Russia
Russian Subs to Become Indistinguishable From Whales

Russian Subs to Become Indistinguishable From Whales

Russia’s Borei, Yasen nuclear missile submarines and Varshavyanka-class diesel-electric subs will be equipped with noise-dumping
File Photo: Borei-class submarine Sputnik18.04.2017 Russia
Russia’s Submarines to Become Totally Noiseless

Russia’s Submarines to Become Totally Noiseless

Russia will cover its nuclear and diesel submarines with a special hydro-acoustic noise-attenuating coating, meaning that even
Photo © Sputnik/Anton Denisov Sputnik17.04.2017 Products
Russia Developing Next Generation Sniper Rifle

Russia Developing Next Generation Sniper Rifle

Russia’s military sharpshooters will soon be getting a state-of-the-art sniper rifle, the director of the Central Research Institute
Sputnik14.04.2017 Bahrain
Su-30SM

Su-30SM

Russian Naval Aviation will receive two Su-30SM advanced fighters in late April, Navy Spokesman Capt. 1st Rank Igor Dygalo said.The
 



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