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Russia to Upgrade Over 10 Tu-160 Bombers by 2020

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:42:34 GMT

FSB Officer Accused of Killing Ex-Army Jet Designer

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:39:00 GMT

Investigators have solved the murder of Idris Faizullin, a businessman and retired plane designer who worked on the Su-27 fighter jet.

Iran's nuclear program

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:09:00 GMT

Medvedev Tells FSB to Secure Russia’s Arctic Interests

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:30:00 GMT

Extra measures are needed to protect Russian interests and reinforce its borders in the Arctic, President Dmitry Medvedev told the Federal Security Service (FSB) on Tuesday.

Russian Navy to Get 10 Borey Class Nuclear Subs

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:35:00 GMT

The Russian Navy will receive at least 10 new Borey class strategic nuclear submarines in line with a revised state armament procurement program until 2020, Kommersant daily said in Tuesday.

Delivery of S-500 Air Defense System Delayed Until 2017

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:19:00 GMT

Russia’s Almaz-Antey concern will finish the development of the advanced S-500 air defense system by 2017, two years later than the deadline announced earlier, the company’s General Director Vitaly Neskorodov said.

Russia, India Prepare for INDRA-2012 Military Drills

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:31:00 GMT

Russia and India started on Monday the preparation for joint INDRA-2012 military exercises scheduled to be held in Russia this summer, a spokesman for Russia’s Eastern Military District said.

Putin Doubts Military Draft to End by 2015

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:16:00 GMT

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who is making a re-run for the post of Russian president, expressed doubt on Monday that Russia would be able to make the transition to a fully professional army by 2015.

Russia to Deploy 7 Subs in Black Sea by 2017

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:38:00 GMT

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet will have seven diesel-electric submarines by 2017, the fleet’s commander, Rear Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov, said on Monday.

Russian Navy 30-Year Development Plan to be Ready by June

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:55:00 GMT

Russia will develop a detailed 30-year plan of strengthening its naval forces by June 2012, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin wrote in his twitter account.

Russia May Boost Nuclear Potential - Deputy Defense Min.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:03:00 GMT

Russia may have to boost its nuclear potential in future amid emerging nuclear proliferation threats, Anatoly Antonov, Russia’s deputy defense minister and a negotiator on the European missile shield, said on Monday.

Russia to Build Effective Shield against NATO Missile Threat – Rogozin

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:08:00 GMT

Russia will build a reliable aerospace defense system to effectively counter NATO missile threats, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Sunday.

Iran Starts Cruise Missile Production

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:44:00 GMT

Iran has launched of the Zafar (Triumph) marine cruise missile for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) naval forces, Iranian news networks Press TV reported on Saturday.

Moscow Sees No Progress on European Missile Defense

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT

There has been no shift on the issue of a European missile defense system, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.

Russian Strategic Subs to Resume Routine World Patrols

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:23:00 GMT

Russian strategic nuclear submarines will resume routine extended patrols in international waters around the world in June 2012, Russian Navy Commander Adm. Vladimir Vysotsky said.

Estonia Joins NATO Ground Surveillance Network

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:03:00 GMT

Estonia will be part of NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) project, the country’s Defense Ministry said.

Iran to Set Up Space Launch Base

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:49:00 GMT

Iran plans to establish a national satellite launch base in the southeast of the country, adjacent to the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean, Iranian news networks Press TV reported on Friday.

Russia to Build Two Space-Defense Missile Plants

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Two space-defense missile plants will be built in central Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Friday.

Northern Fleet Warship Gets First Volunteer-Only Crew

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:08:00 GMT

A surface warship in Russia’s Northern Fleet has for the first time achieved 100-percent manning by contract servicemen, a Western Military District spokesman said on Friday.

Medvedev Sets April 15 Deadline for Defense Contracts

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:44:00 GMT

All tenders on state defense contracts are to be completed by April 15, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday.

Gunpowder Plant to Make Soldier Roly-Poly Dolls

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:39:00 GMT

A gunpowder plant will produce a military version of a roly-poly doll to spare Russian children from playing with foreign model military vehicles, Izvestia reported on Friday.

Putin Slams U.S. Missile Shield Ahead of Munich Security Talks

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:40:00 GMT

In a documentary aired by Russian state television on the eve of a global security conference in Munich, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin reiterated his confidence that U.S. missile shield plans were aimed at undermining Russia’s defense capabilities.

Disposal of Russian Third Generation Nuclear Subs Suspended

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Russia has decided to suspend the planned disposal of third-generation strategic nuclear submarines currently in service with the Navy, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Thursday.

Russia to Build 6 Submarines Annually – Deputy PM

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:53:00 GMT

Russia will start producing six submarines and one aircraft carrier annually starting in 2013, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Thursday.

Fire-damaged Sub Will Cost $16.5 mln. to Repair – Rogozin

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:22:00 GMT

The cost to repair the Yekaterinburg, a Russian nuclear submarine damaged by fire late last December, will total about 500 million rubles ($16.5 million), Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Thursday.