August 2007 - Russia Special Weapons News

Azerbaijan-Russia-U.S. radar consultations set for Sept. 15 RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2007 -- Three-way consultations between Russia, Azerbaijan, and the United States on the joint use of the Gabala radar in Azerbaijan are scheduled for September 15, a senior Russian government official said.
Russian Far East naval exercises no threat to neighbors - Pacific Fleet RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2007 -- Naval exercises being held off Russia's Far East coast are defense-oriented and pose no threat to any neighboring Asian state, a Navy official said Thursday.
Russian-U.S. talks on START-I to be held in Rome in Sept. RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2007 -- Russian-U.S. talks on a replacement for the START-I arms reduction treaty will be held in early September in Rome, a high-ranking Russian Foreign Ministry disarmament official said Thursday.
Threat-Reduction Program Marks 15-Year Anniversary AFPS 29 Aug 2007 -- When the Soviet Union lifted its Iron Curtain after the Cold War, Moscow left behind a lethal legacy in former Soviet bloc countries -- arsenals filled with chemical and biological weapons, nuclear warheads, intercontinental ballistic missiles, nuclear bombers and submarines.
Russia to send aid to flood-hit North Korea RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2007 -- Russia's government has allocated $300,000 to help North Korea recover from the flood devastation that has ravaged the country in August.
Russia: Putin May Go, But Can 'Putinism' Survive? RFE/RL 29 Aug 2007
Two Russian minesweepers to join Open Spirit 2007 exercise RIA Novosti 29 Aug 2007 -- Russia's Baltic Fleet vessels will join the Open Spirit 2007 international exercise in the Baltic Sea, which begins August 31, a spokesman for the Russian Navy said Wednesday.
Wrap: Lugovoi says innocent, Berezovsky behind Litvinenko murder RIA Novosti 29 Aug 2007 -- Andrei Lugovoi, the U.K.'s key suspect in the murder of Alexander Litvinenko, said Wednesday the Crown Prosecution Service has no proof of his guilt and that fugitive oligarch Boris Berezovsky played a role in the crime.
Lugovoi says Berezovsky behind Litvinenko murder RIA Novosti 29 Aug 2007 -- Andrei Lugovoi, the U.K.'s key suspect in the murder of Alexander Litvinenko, said Wednesday that businessman Boris Berezovsky was involved in the crime, as well as in the murder of Russian investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya.
U.S./Russia: Disarmament Advocates Call for More Nuclear Dialogue RFE/RL 28 Aug 2007 -- A roundtable discussion to debate U.S.-Russian nuclear cooperation has painted a bleak picture on the future of arms control.
U.S. Senator Lugar speaks for extending START-I Treaty RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2007 -- Russia and the U.S. should extend the START-I Treaty, which expires in 2009, or else negative consequences will result, U.S. senator Richard Lugar said Tuesday.
Russia, U.S. to sign nuclear power cooperation deal in fall RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2007 -- A senior Russian nuclear official said Tuesday that a deal is likely to be signed with the United States this fall on the civilian use of nuclear power.
Russian Official Downplays Belarus Nukes Talk RFE/RL 28 Aug 2007 -- The head of the State Duma's Foreign Affairs Committee has said Russia currently has no plans to deploy nuclear weapons beyond its territory, characterizing suggestions that Belarus could host nuclear-related weaponry as "theoretical."
Russia Builds Up Its Military VOA 27 Aug 2007 -- Russia's recent resumption of strategic bomber flights is viewed by many analysts as more evidence of President Vladimir Putin's determination to build up his country's military might
FSB drops treason charges against Novosibirsk scientists RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2007 -- Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has withdrawn charges against two Novosibirsk scientists earlier accused of revealing state secrets, the FSB press service said Monday.
Tbilisi Investigating Reports Of Plane Downed In Kodori RFE/RL 25 Aug 2007 -- Tensions between Russia and Georgia have edged up following claims by Tbilisi that it shot at, and may have brought down, an aircraft it believed was a Russian military plane flying over Georgian airspace.
Georgia Says It Fired On 'Russian' Plane RFE/RL 25 Aug 2007 -- Georgian Interior Ministry official Shota Utiashvili has said a Russian military plane was fired on this week after it violated Georgian airspace.
Georgian police looking for downed plane in Kodori RIA Novosti 25 Aug 2007 -- A special group of Georgia's Interior Ministry left for the Kodori Gorge Saturday to look for a plane allegedly downed in the area after Georgian airspace violation August 21.
Moscow Air Show Demonstrates Russian Commercial, Military Ambitions VOA 25 Aug 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday opened the Moscow International Aviation and Space Show, the eighth such event in the Russian capital since 1993
Russia starts serial production of new navigation systems RIA Novosti 25 Aug 2007 -- Russian manufacturers are starting serial production of new navigation systems on the basis of the Glonass technology for strategic aviation, the first deputy general director of a design bureau said Saturday.
Belarus asks Russia for S-400 SAM systems by 2010 - source RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2007 -- Belarus wants Russia to supply them with the advanced S-400 Triumf (SA-21 Growler) air defense system in 2010, a source in Russian military-industrial circles said Friday.
Russia to participate in DSA-2008 arms exhibition in Malaysia RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2007 -- Russia will present air defense systems, military and naval equipment, as well as dual-purpose products at the 11th Defense Services Asia (DSA) exhibition next year in Malaysia, a spokesman for Russia's sole arms exporter said Friday.
Russia will destroy only its own chemical weapons - general RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2007 -- Russia will not accept proposals to destroy chemical weapons decommissioned by other countries on its territory, a senior military official said Friday.
Russia conducts Tu-22 strategic bomber drills in the south RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2007 -- Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bombers successfully conducted a series of tactical exercises in the south of the country and in Kazakhstan this week, an Air Force spokesman said Friday.
Russian Air Force chief says technical failure caused Su-24 crash RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2007 -- A power supply failure most likely caused the crash of a Su-24 strike aircraft in Russia's Far East early Thursday, the Russian Air Force commander said.
Russia unlikely to export S-400 SAM systems any time soon - source RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2007 -- Russia will not export advanced S-400 Triumf (SA-21 Growler) antiaircraft missiles in the foreseeable future, a source in the military-industrial complex said Thursday.
Russia suspends Su-24 flights after Thursday crash in Far East RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2007 -- Russia's Air Force has suspended all Su-24 strike aircraft flights following a crash in the country's Far East early Thursday, an AF spokesman said.
Ivanov says strategic bomber patrols no return to Cold War RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2007 -- Russia's resumption of long-distance strategic bomber patrol flights, suspended after the collapse of the Soviet Union, does not imply a return to the Cold War, a top government official said Thursday.
Su-24 strike aircraft crashes in Russia's Far East, pilots eject RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2007 -- An Su-24 Fencer strike aircraft crashed Thursday in the Khabarovsk Territory in Russia's Far East, but both pilots successfully ejected from the plane, an Air Force spokesman said.
Russia Unveils Pilotless Stealth Aircraft VOA 23 Aug 2007 -- Russia has unveiled a mock-up of a pilotless bomber jet that Russian engineers say will evade enemy radars even better than U.S. Stealth bombers and fighters.
Russia Says Bomber Flights Not Return To Cold War RFE/RL 23 Aug 2007 -- Russia says its resumption of the Soviet-era practice of sending strategic bombers on long-range flights does not represent a return to the Cold War.
Georgia Accuses Russia of New Airspace Violations VOA 23 Aug 2007 -- Georgian U.N. Ambassador Irakli Alasania is accusing Russia of new airspace violations
Georgia, Russia Ratchet Up Missile Accusations RFE/RL 23 Aug 2007 -- Georgia and Russia continue to trade accusations over Tbilisi's claims that planes flying from Russia violated Georgian airspace twice this month alone.
Georgia Accuses Russia of Second Incursion VOA 22 Aug 2007 -- Georgia has accused Russia of violating its airspace for the second time this month.
Russia, Cuba agree on purchase of five Russian aircraft RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2007 -- The Russian leasing company Ilyushin Finance and Cuba's Aviaimport SA signed Wednesday a memorandum of understanding at the MAKS-2007 air show on the delivery of two Tu-204 and three An-148 planes to Cuba.
CIS defense chiefs arrive in south Russia for live firing drill RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2007 -- The defense ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States arrived Wednesday at the Ashuluk firing range in south Russia for the final day of a joint annual exercise.
Strategic bomber patrols not "saber rattling" - Russian AF RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2007 -- Regular flights of Russian strategic bombers do not pose a threat to other countries, and Russia always issues prior warnings of their patrols, an Air Force spokesman said Wednesday.
Russian space agency to form three space holdings by 2015 RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2007 -- Russian space companies will be integrated into 10-12 groups, which will then be organized into three to four holdings, the head of the Russian space agency said Wednesday.
Sukhoi to supply six fighters to Indonesia - company RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2007 -- Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi will sign a memorandum of understanding on the delivery of six fighter jets to Indonesia, the company said Tuesday.
MAKS-2007 air show opens near Moscow RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2007 -- MAKS-2007, an aviation exhibition held every two years, opened Tuesday in the town of Zhukovsky, near the Russian capital.
Russia issues fresh warning to Czech Republic over radar plans RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2007 -- The decision to go ahead with the deployment of U.S. missile defense elements in the Czech Republic is a big mistake, a Russian senior military official said Tuesday.
Russia dismantles nine Topol mobile systems under START-1 treaty RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2007 -- Russia dismantled nine outdated Topol mobile missile systems in August under a major international treaty on strategic arms reductions, the Strategic Missile Forces said in a statement Tuesday.
Russia's new research station in Arctic to open in late Sept. RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2007 -- Russia's new drifting research station in the Arctic will begin working in late September, the press spokesman of the Artic and Antarctic Research Institute said Monday.
Russia proposes informal, open talks on N. Korea nuclear issue RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2007 -- Russia believes that working group talks to begin in Moscow on Monday should enable all sides to freely put forward ideas on North Korea's nuclear program, a senior Foreign Ministry official said.
Russia restores Soviet-era strategic bomber patrols - Putin RIA Novosti 17 Aug 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin said Russia permanently resumed Friday long-distance patrol flights of strategic bombers, which were suspended in 1992 after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Russia Resumes Long-Range Bomber Flights VOA 17 Aug 2007 -- Russia is resuming long-range bomber flights after a 15-year suspension.
Russian Envoy Says 'Nothing Impossible' In Kosovo Talks RFE/RL 17 Aug 2007 -- Russia's representative on the "troika" of international mediators for Kosovo said today he believes a negotiated settlement is still possible in Kosovo.
Russia Continues Investigation Of Georgian Missile Claim RFE/RL 17 Aug 2007 -- Moscow has dismissed the findings of international investigators who said an aircraft from Russia recently violated Georgian airspace and dropped a missile.
Putin denies Shanghai regional group is military bloc RIA Novosti 17 Aug 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed as irrelevant allegations that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a military bloc, and highlighted its increasing role in economic cooperation.
Russia's top Air Force officer denies planes flew over Georgia RIA Novosti 17 Aug 2007 -- The chief of staff of Russia's Air Force, Gen. Igor Khvorov, denied Friday Tbilisi's claims that Russian aircraft violated Georgian airspace on August 6.
Russian experts say evidence in Georgia incident fabricated RIA Novosti 17 Aug 2007 -- Russian experts investigating the alleged violation of Georgian airspace by a Russian warplane said they suspect an unexploded missile found in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone had been deliberately planted by Tbilisi.
Russia blocks UN statement on missile incident with Georgia RIA Novosti 17 Aug 2007 -- Russia blocked an attempt late Thursday to force a UN Security Council vote condemning Moscow for an alleged violation of Georgian airspace by Russian aircraft.
Regional security exercise cost Russia $80 million RIA Novosti 17 Aug 2007 -- An antiterrorism exercise conducted by a regional security organization has come with a price tag of 2 billion rubles ($80 million) for Russia, a Defense Ministry official said Friday.
Russian Ambassador Says It's Too Soon For UN to Respond to Georgian Allegations VOA 16 Aug 2007 -- Russia's ambassador to the United Nations says the Security Council should not take any action on Georgian allegations that Russia violated its airspace until after officials of the two countries carry out their own investigation
Russia says Iran poses no threat RIA Novosti 16 Aug 2007 -- Russia sees no threat emanating from Iran, the "rogue state" the United States is building its missile shield in Europe against, the Russian foreign minister said Thursday.
Russia to exhibit S-400 air defense system at MAKS-2007 show RIA Novosti 16 Aug 2007 -- Russia will display its new S-400 air defense missile system for the first time at a major air show outside Moscow on August 21-26, a spokesman for the event said Thursday.
Train loaded with Russian arms leaves Georgia's Batumi base RIA Novosti 16 Aug 2007 -- A train carrying military equipment left a Russian base in Georgia early Thursday as part of a 2006 deal to withdraw all Russian bases from the ex-Soviet Caucasus state, a Russian military official said.
Georgia discovers radioactive substance at former Russian base RIA Novosti 16 Aug 2007 -- The Georgian military has removed two capsules containing radioactive cesium-137 from a former military base in the south of the country, the Defense Ministry said Thursday.
Russian Armed Forces to adopt new communications system by 2015 RIA Novosti 15 Aug 2007 -- Russia's Armed Forces will begin using new-generation command and communications systems by 2015, a first deputy prime minister said Wednesday.
Fighter plane maker MiG to become joint stock company soon RIA Novosti 15 Aug 2007 -- Russian state-owned military aircraft building corporation MiG will become a joint stock company in the next few months, a top manager of the company said Wednesday.
Alleged Russian agent identifies his British recruiter - FSB RIA Novosti 15 Aug 2007 -- Vyacheslav Zharko, a Russian ex-security service officer who admitted earlier working for British intelligence, has identified his MI6 recruiter, the Federal Security Service (FSB) said Wednesday.
Russia strategic aviation holds exercise over Pacific, Atlantic RIA Novosti 14 Aug 2007 -- Units of the 37th Air Army of the Strategic Command have begun tactical exercises with test launches of cruise missiles over the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, an Air Force spokesman said Tuesday.
Russia blocks deliveries of Chinese fighters to Pakistan - paper RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2007 -- Russia is not allowing China to re-export its RD-93 engines for Chinese-made fighters to Pakistan, an Indian newspaper said Monday on its website.
Russia should increase aircraft production by 2025 - Putin RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2007 -- Russia should produce 300 passenger airliners annually and double production of military aircraft by 2025, the Russian president said Saturday.
Putin praises new radar station near St. Petersburg RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he was satisfied with the new Voronezh anti-missile radar station recently built near St. Petersburg.
Russian Air Force invites Georgia to cooperate on missile incident RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2007 -- The Russian Air Force is prepared to cooperate with Georgia in investigating the alleged violation of its airspace, Russia's Air Force commander said Saturday.
Two submersibles set to monitor sunken Russian nuclear sub RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2007 -- Two Russian submersibles will monitor August 15 and 18 the environmental situation around the site where a Soviet nuclear submarine sank in 1989, the deputy director of an oceanography institute said Friday.
Train with Russian weaponry leaves Batumi base in Georgia RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2007 -- A train carrying military equipment left a Russian base in Georgia early Thursday as part of a 2006 deal to withdraw all Russian bases from the ex-Soviet Caucasus state, a Russian military official said.
Caucasus: U.S. Diplomat Sees No Evidence Of 'Georgian Provocation' RFE/RL 09 Aug 2007 --Georgian authorities say two Russian jets on August 6 violated the country's airspace and fired a missile that failed to explode
Georgia, Russia Continue Bickering Over Missile Incident RFE/RL 09 Aug 2007 -- The commander of Russian peacekeeping forces in Georgia says Russian troops have not been able to identify the missile that landed in Georgian territory on August 6 near the breakaway region of South Ossetia.
Russia: Dark Horses Emerge In Presidential Transition RFE/RL 09 Aug 2007 -- During a recent visit to Washington, Kremlin adviser Igor Shuvalov seemed to rewrite the script for Russia's upcoming presidential election.
Russia to boost cooperation with North, South Korea RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2007 -- Russia has proposed setting up trilateral ministerial commissions in various areas of cooperation with North and South Korea, a technology regulator said Thursday.
Russia, Iraq to discuss energy cooperation RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2007 -- Russia's energy minister, Viktor Khristenko, and the Iraqi oil minister plan to discuss energy cooperation Thursday, a spokesman for the Russian Industry and Energy Ministry said.
Russia to boost space defense with new missile system RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2007 -- Russia is developing a fifth-generation air defense missile system that is superior to S-400 Triumf complex and capable of hitting targets in space, the Air Force commander said Wednesday.
Russia's strategic aviation holds tactical exercises in Arctic RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2007 -- Russia's strategic aviation started Wednesday an active phase of military exercises to fly over the North Pole and conduct test launches of cruise missiles, an Air Force spokesman said.
Russia to build fifth-generation fighter prototype soon RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2007 -- Russia will soon start construction of a prototype fifth-generation fighter plane, Air Force Commander Alexander Zelin said Wednesday.
Georgia Calls On World To Condemn Russian Missile Attack RFE/RL 08 Aug 2007 -- Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has called on the international community to condemn Russia for allegedly firing a missile into Georgian territory.
Russia Threatens to Withdraw From INF Treaty VOA 07 Aug 2007 -- Russia has threatened to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty or INF
Georgia Accuses Russia Of 'Act Of Aggression' RFE/RL 07 Aug 2007 -- Georgia has claimed that jets flown from Russia have fired a missile on its territory.
Georgia summons Russian ambassador over airspace violation RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2007 -- The Russian ambassador to Tbilisi was summoned Tuesday to the Georgian Foreign Ministry in connection with the alleged violation of national airspace by a Russian aircraft.
Russia denies violating Georgian airspace RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2007 -- The Russian Defense Ministry denied Tuesday claims by Georgia that two Russian military aircraft had violated Georgian airspace and dropped a bomb near a village.
Russia Accused of Missile Firing in Georgian Air Space VOA 07 Aug 2007 -- The former Soviet republic of Georgia is accusing Russia of firing a missile inside its air space
Putin says recent N.Pole mission to back Russian claim to Arctic RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2007 -- The results of the Russian North Pole mission last week should be central to the country's case for ownership of a vast section of the Arctic, President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.
Russia to equip 20 battalions with S-400 air defense systems RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2007 -- More than 20 Russian battalions will be equipped with S-400 anti-missile systems by 2015, the country's top military official said Tuesday.
Russia test launches sea-based ballistic missile in Pacific RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2007 -- Russia has conducted a successful test firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile from the Pacific Ocean to a target in the Arctic, a Navy spokesman said Tuesday.
Russia Deploys New Missile Defense System VOA 06 Aug 2007 -- Russia has deployed a new missile defense system to protect the skies above Moscow
Russia, Afghanistan sign deal to write off Afghan debt RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2007 -- Russia signed a deal with Afghanistan Monday to write off around 90% of its Soviet-era debt totaling $11.1 billion, with the remainder to be repaid over 23 years
Russia to build 2 Kalashnikov factories in Venezuela by 2010 RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2007 -- Russia will build two factories for production of the famous Kalashnikov assault rifle and ammunition in Venezuela by 2010, a Russian arms manufacturer said Monday.
Russia to negotiate N. Korean, Iraqi debt settlement in 2007 RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2007 -- Russia expects to negotiate North Korea's debt settlement next fall, and could settle Iraq's $10 billion debt to the former Soviet Union later this year, a senior official at the Finance Ministry said Monday.
Russia to export S-400 air defense system from 2009 - producer RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2007 -- Russia could start producing the S-400 Triumf (NATO codename SA-21 Growler) air defense complex for export from 2009, the head of the Almaz central design bureau said Monday.
Russia to launch serial production of Bulava ballistic missile RIA Novosti 05 Aug 2007 -- Russia has made a decision to start serial production of its new Bulava-M sea-launched ballistic missile, following a successful test launch in late June, the Russian Navy commander said Sunday.
Russia: Polar Expedition Means 'Very Little' For Territorial Claims RFE/RL 03 Aug 2007 -- Russian explorers have successfully dived to the bottom of the Arctic Ocean and planted a Russian flag directly under the North Pole
Russian flag on Arctic seabed no legal claim to territory - U.S. RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2007 -- Washington has dismissed Russia's mission to plant its national flag on the Arctic ocean floor as an illegitimate claim to territory.
Russia deployed over 30 new types of weaponry in Jan.-June 2007 RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2007 -- The Russian Armed Forces commissioned more than 30 new types of advanced weapon systems in the first half of 2007, the defense minister said Friday.
Russia's Navy must restore presence in Mediterranean - commander RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2007 -- Russia must restore its permanent naval presence in the Mediterranean to ensure the protection of its strategic interests in the region, the Navy commander said Friday.
Japan to finance dismantling of three Russian nuclear submarines RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2007 -- Japan will finance the scrapping of three Russian nuclear submarines decommissioned from the Pacific Fleet under a joint project with Russia, a senior Japanese diplomat said Friday.
Russian submersibles to monitor K-278 nuclear sub disaster area RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2007 -- Russian researchers involved in the North Pole dive will monitor the environmental situation around the site where a Soviet nuclear submarine sank in 1989, the deputy director of an oceanography institute said Friday.
Cuba takes delivery of first Russian-made cargo airplane RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2007 -- Russia's Ulyanovsk-based Aviastar-SP has delivered the first of four Tu-204SE transport airplanes it is building for Cuba's flagship carrier, Cubana de Aviacion, the company said Friday.
Analysis: Thawing Arctic's Resource Race cfr.org 02 Aug 2007 -- A team of Russian explorers, including two members of parliament and more than one hundred scientists, has embarked on a journey that represents the first expedition (LAT) ever sent to the North Pole's seabed
Russia: Explorers Make Historic, Symbolic, Trip To North Pole Seabed RFE/RL 02 Aug 2007 -- The head of today's expedition, famed Russian polar explorer and parliamentarian Artur Chilingarov, spoke just before two of the country's minisubmarines plunged 4,200 meters beneath the surface of the Arctic Ocean.
Russian Explorers Plant Flag On North Pole Seabed RFE/RL 02 Aug 2007 -- Russian media report that Russian explorers have made a historic dive into the Arctic Ocean in two submersibles and planted a Russian flag on the seabed.
Russian Arctic mission aims to scientifically prove shelf claim RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2007 -- Russia's foreign minister said the Arctic expedition currently underway is designed to demonstrate scientifically that the energy-rich shelf near the North Pole is an extension of Russian territory.
Russian scientists begin North Pole dive to back territorial claim RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2007 -- Russian researchers are preparing to dive beneath the ice at the North Pole to gather scientific data and back the country's claim to a vast energy-rich Arctic territory, the Vesti 24 satellite channel said Thursday.
Train with Russian armor leaves military base in Georgia RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2007 -- A train carrying military equipment left a Russian base in Georgia early Thursday as part of a 2006 deal to withdraw all Russian bases from the ex-Soviet Caucasus state, a Russian military official said.
Russia to equip two air regiments with Su-34 strike planes soon RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2007 -- Two regiments of the 16th Air Army will be equipped with new Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers in the near future, the army commander said Thursday.
Russia, India may sign military transport plane deal in August RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2007 -- Russia and India may sign an intergovernmental agreement on the joint development of a multi-role transport aircraft (MTA) as early as August, a Russian aircraft manufacturer said Wednesday.
Admiral Gorshkov contract in jeopardy over lack of funds - paper RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2007 -- The overhaul of a Russian-made aircraft carrier sold to India under a 2004 contract will be delayed indefinitely due to insufficient financing and poor management of the project, a Russian daily said Wednesday.

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