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Russia ‘May Buy’ $50 Mln Worth of Israeli UAVs

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:42:00 GMT

Russia may buy a large new consignment of unmanned aerial vehicles from Israel and 24 command and control systems worth around $50 million in the foreseeable future, a high ranking source in the Russian defense industry said on Wednesday.

S. Sudan Aims to Receive Anti-Aircraft Missiles

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:15:00 GMT

The Chief of General Staff of South Sudan’s military, General James Hoth Mai, has pledged that within a few months the country will acquire anti-aircraft missiles to defend its territory from attacks by neighboring Sudan, the Sudanese Tribune daily reported.

Russia Tightens Defense Contract Standards

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:45:00 GMT

The Russian parliament approved on Wednesday in the first reading a government sponsored bill penalizing officials for failure to place state defense contracts on time.

Russian Police Find Artillery Shells in Forest

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:19:00 GMT

Police in the Kuzbass town of Yurga found 200 boxes of artillery shells and explosives in a nearby forest, a law enforcement source said on Wednesday.

Russia to Sell Off 18 'Indian' Su-30 Fighters

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:11:00 GMT

Russia is to put up for sale a batch of 18 Sukhoi Su-30 multirole fighter aircraft, rejected by India on concerns about their engines and returned to Russia in 2003, a defense official said on Wednesday.

Iran's nuclear program

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:23:00 GMT

Russian Charged with Passing Bulava Missile Secrets

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:06:00 GMT

An employee at a Russian defense firm in the Urals region has been accused of passing secrets on the Bulava intercontinental missile to a foreign intelligence service, the Kommersant daily reported on Monday.

Cessna Lands on Military Airfield in Belarus

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:27:00 GMT

A private Cessna-172 airplane landed on a military airfield in Belarus without permission, the Belta news agency reported on Monday.

NATO to Conduct Mine Clearing Drills off Estonia Coast

Sun, 13 May 2012 22:41:00 GMT

NATO will begin its Open Spirit 2012 mine clearing exercises in Estonia’s territorial waters on Monday, the country’s defense authorities said.

Russia Testing Italian Tank

Sat, 12 May 2012 14:15:00 GMT

Russia is testing Italy's Centauro wheeled tank and considering building it under license, a representative of the Oto-Melara company which makes the tank said on Saturday.

Russia to Limit Weapon Makers' Profits

Sat, 12 May 2012 12:15:00 GMT

The Russian government is to set out recommended profit margins and prices for domestically-produced armaments in a bid to reduce what it sees as their excessive cost, and speed up procurement.К

Military Source Explains Firing of Russian Navy Commander

Sat, 12 May 2012 10:04:00 GMT

The dismissal of Russian Navy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky was due to his reluctance to comply with an order by Russia’s top military leadership to move the Navy General Staff from Moscow to St. Petersburg, a high-ranking source in the General Staff of the Armed Forces said on Saturday.

Russia to Test New Naval Air Defense System by Year End

Sat, 12 May 2012 06:31:00 GMT

Russian air defense systems manufacturer Almaz Antei hopes to complete testing of its new Poliment-Redut ship-based air defense missile system by the end of this year, the company’s General Director Vladislav Menshikov said on Saturday.

India Inks $660 Mln Deal to Buy U.S. Howitzers

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:21:00 GMT

India has signed a $660 million contract on the purchase 145 M777 ultralight howitzers manufactured in the U.S. by BAE Systems Land & Armaments, IANS news agency reported on Friday.

American Hypersonic Weapons 'Threat to Russia' - Rogozin

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:44:00 GMT

American research into hypersonic weapons, which the U.S. aims to complete by 2015, represents an especially serious threat to Russia, acting Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Friday.

U.S. Vows to Go Ahead with Missile Shield, Hopes for Russia's Cooperation

Thu, 10 May 2012 23:19:00 GMT

The United States and NATO will proceed with its European missile defense program despite Russia’s concerns while continuing to seek Moscow’s cooperation on the issue, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon said.

Russia, Norway to Hold Joint Naval Drills

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:12:00 GMT

The Russian-Norwegian Pomor-2012 naval drills will begin in the Arctic on Friday, the Russian Northern Fleet spokesman said.

Jordan Interested in Russia’s Multiple Launch Rocket System

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:10:00 GMT

Russia’s arms trading company Rosoboronexport has offered Jordan the TOS-1 Buratino multiple launch rocket system, Newsru.com reported on Thursday.

U.S. Tests New Missile Defense System

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:05:00 GMT

The United States has successfully tested a new ballistic missile defense interceptor, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said.

67th Anniversary of Victory in World War II

Wed, 09 May 2012 07:16:00 GMT

Live Broadcast of Victory Parade in Moscow on EN.RIA.RU

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The live broadcast of the Victory Parade in Red Square will begin on RIA.RU at 10 a.m. on May 9.

Russia Needs New System of Defense Procurement – Medvedev

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:29:00 GMT

Effective system of placement and implementation of state defense orders will be established when new Russian government is forged, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday.

Russia to Adopt New Liquid Heavy ICBM after 2022 - Expert

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:34:00 GMT

Russia will only be able to adopt a new 100-ton liquid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) intended to penetrate the US missile defense system by 2022, the manufacturer said on Tuesday.

U.S. to Fulfill Afghan Contract with Russia despite Syria

Tue, 08 May 2012 03:59:00 GMT

The United States does not intend to change the terms of its contract or cancel agreements with Russia on the delivery and maintenance of helicopters for Afghanistan’s armed forces

Putin Pushes For Guarantees on U.S. Missile shield

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:37:00 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged the Foreign Ministry to stick to the provisions of the new Russia-U.S. Start treaty and push for guaranties that the U.S. missile shield in Europe will not be aimed against national nuclear facilities.