June 2010 - Russia Special Weapons News

Accused Canadian in US-Russia Spy Case Goes Missing in Cyprus VOA 30 Jun 2010 -- One of 11 suspects accused by the United States of spying for Russia has gone missing in Cyprus after being released on bail.
Russia may lose billions for breaching missile contract with Iran RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2010 -- Russia's refusal to deliver S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran means Tehran could turn to China as its main arms supplier, depriving Moscow of a serious source of revenue, a Russian daily suggested on Wednesday.
Pacific Fleet ships join military drills in Russia's Far East RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2010 -- Combat ships from the Russian Pacific Fleet started on Wednesday a series of drills in the Sea of Japan as part of the Vostok-2010 strategic exercises in Russia's Far East.
Russian military set to continue Bulava missile tests RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2010 -- A state investigation commission has recommended the continuation of tests on the troubled Bulava ballistic missile following a probe into the most recent test failure, a first deputy defense minister said on Wednesday.
Russia exports $5.3 billion in arms in first six months of 2010 - official RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2010 -- Russia has exported $5.3 billion worth of weapons-related production in the first six months of 2010, the head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) said on Wednesday.
Russia to hold talks with France on purchasing artillery navigation system RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will hold talks during an international engineering forum near Moscow with France's Sagem Defense Securite on the possible purchase of a Sigma 30 inertial navigation system.
Minister urges Russians to deliver S300s to Iran IRNA 30 Jun 2010 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi here on Wednesday urged Russians to fulfill their commitments regarding delivery of S300 air defense missiles to Iran.
Senior Ex-KGB Man Claims 400 Russian Spies In U.S. RFE/RL 30 Jun 2010 -- A former senior agent with the Soviet KGB has suggested that the recent arrests of alleged Russian spies in the United States is just the tip of the espionage iceberg.
Spy scandal will not affect Russia-U.S. ties - White House RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2010 -- The latest Russia-U.S. spy scandal will not affect bilateral ties, the White House said on Tuesday.
State Department Downplays Damage of Russian Spy Case VOA 29 Jun 2010 -- The State Department said Tuesday the break-up of an alleged Russian spy ring by U.S. law enforcement officials need not derail Obama administration efforts to improve relations with Moscow. The spy arrests come less than a week after a Washington visit by Russian President Dmitri Medvedev.
Spy Scandal Will Not Derail US-Russia Relations, Analysts Say VOA 29 Jun 2010 -- A total of 10 people are in U.S. custody, apparently members of a Russian espionage ring. In this report from Washington, Senior Correspondent André de Nesnera says the arrests came days after President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev hailed better relations between the two countries.
Russia: Spy Suspects Did Not Act Against US Interests VOA 29 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry has acknowledged that Russian citizens were arrested as spying suspects in the United States, but says they "did not commit any actions aimed against the interests of the United States."
Large-scale military maneuver drills kick off in Russia's Far East RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- The Vostok 2010 military drills started off in the Russian Far East after motorized, missile and artillery brigades were raised on alert on Tuesday, a drills spokesman said.
Half of Moscow Region Kubinka military airfield to go under hammer RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will auction part of the Moscow Region Kubinka military aerodrome in July for 212 million rubles ($8.6 million), a statement published on the ministry's website said.
New commander to lead Russian Black Sea Fleet from August RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- Vice Adm. Vladimir Korolyov will be appointed commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in August, a spokesman for the Russian Navy said on Tuesday.
Russia starts large-scale military drills in Far East RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Armed Forces started on Tuesday large-scale Vostok-2010 military exercises in Siberia and the country's Far East, a spokesman for the Far Eastern military district said.
Lavrov says peace in Middle East possible in two years RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- Reaching a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict in two years is a "realistic objective," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday during his visit to the West Bank.
Russia observes all norms on weapons supplies to Mideast - Lavrov RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- Russia will strictly abide by norms of international law regarding the supplies of its weapons to the Middle East, the Russian foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Russia to maintain contacts with Hamas - Lavrov RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- Russia will continue to maintain its contacts with the radical Palestinian group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, the Russian foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Moscow City Council concerned by new FSB bill RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- Moscow City Council deputies have opposed a new bill that empowers the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) to impose preventive measures against individuals committing extremist actions, a Russian daily said on Tuesday.
Russia Calls U.S. Spy Charges 'Baseless,' Regrets Timing RFE/RL 29 Jun 2010 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry says the arrest of 10 alleged Russian spies in the United States is a throwback to the Cold War.
Spy scandal casts shadow on Obama-Medvedev 'burger diplomacy' RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- U.S. authorities arrested 10 people on Tuesday on charges of spying on behalf of Russia.
Russia wants explanation from U.S. over arrested 'Russian spies' - Lavrov RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- Russia wants an explanation from the United States over the arrest of 10 suspected Russian spies, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday.
Russia Says US Spy Allegations 'Groundless' VOA 29 Jun 2010 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry says allegations of a Russian spy ring in the United States are "groundless" and "unseemly." Meanwhile, an 11th spy suspect, who had been at large, was arrested in Cyprus on Tuesday. The Canadian man was arrested in Nicosia at the request of Interpol as he tried to board a flight for Budapest.
Ten Alleged Secret Agents Arrested in the United States U.S. Department of Justice 28 Jun 2010 -- Eight individuals were arrested Sunday for allegedly carrying out long-term, "deep-cover" assignments in the United States on behalf of the Russian Federation, the Justice Department announced today. Two additional defendants were also arrested Sunday for allegedly participating in the same Russian intelligence program within the United States.
10 Alleged Russian Spies Arrested in United States VOA 28 Jun 2010 -- The 10 people arrested over the weekend in several U.S. eastern states on charges of conspiring to spy for Russia appeared in federal court on Monday, five of them in New York City.
US Says 10 Arrested On Charges Of Spying For Russia RFE/RL 28 Jun 2010 -- The United States has announced the arrests of 10 people for allegedly spying for Russia.
U.S. to cooperate with Russia on global missile defense system RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2010 -- The United States is ready to cooperate with Russia toward the creation of a global missile defense system.
Russia to continue developing advanced arms - Medvedev RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2010 -- Russia will continue developing advanced weaponry, which will boost the country's economy.
'Thousands of troops' to participate in Russian Far East drills RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2010 -- Tens of thousands of troops involved in a large-scale military exercise in Russia's Far East.
Russian naval task force to resume anti-piracy mission off Somalia in July RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2010 -- A task force led by the Admiral Levchenko will arrive in the Gulf of Aden on July 3 to resume the UN anti-piracy mission.
Russia may join WTO in spring of 2011 RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2010 -- Russia could join the WTO no earlier than the spring of 2011 and on condition that the United States approves the country's bid this September.
Minsk, Moscow to sign gas transit fees deal by Thursday RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2010 -- Belarus gas pipeline Beltransgaz and Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom have finalized a supplementary agreement to a gas transit contract.
Ukrainian PM to seek Russian funds for Sevastopol infrastructure RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2010 -- Ukraine's PM would ask Russia to help upgrade the infrastructure in Sevastopol.
Russia mulls purchase of Ukrainian missile cruiser RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2010 -- Russian Navy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky: Russia considers purchasing an unfinished missile cruiser from Ukraine.
Russian missile cruiser completes visit to U.S., leaves San Francisco RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2010 -- A task force from the Russian Pacific Fleet led by the Varyag missile cruiser completed its a friendly visit to the US.
Officials: Treaty Would Give Best Look at Russian Weapons AFPS 25 Jun 2010 -- Ratification of the new arms control treaty would give the US the most-detailed look possible into Russia's strategic nuclear forces.
Kyrgyz Official Says Russia Has Not Mentioned New Military Base RFE/RL 25 Jun 2010 -- A Kyrgyz interim government official says Russian authorities have not discussed possibility of opening a military base in Osh.
Russia admits it needs to modernize its Navy RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2010 -- Russia's reviewed plans for naval modernization include the supply of 15 new warships to the Black Sea Fleet by 2020.
Russian Servicemen Demand Military Reforms Be Suspended RFE/RL 25 Jun 2010 -- Some 300 demonstrators gathered in the town of Pskov to protest ongoing reforms of the Russian military.
Russian naval task force returns to homeport from Gulf of Aden RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2010 -- Russian Pacific Fleet commander presented sailors with three roast piglets symbolizing a successful mission completion.
Russia set to use naval pilot training facilities in Ukraine RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2010 -- Russia will use facilities on Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula for naval pilot training in the next few years.
Despite Boost In U.S. Support, Russia's WTO Bid Still Faces Opposition In Georgia RFE/RL 25 Jun 2010 -- Addressing reporters, US President Barack Obama and Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev spoke of beef and chicken.
Russia could join WTO in 2011 - chief negotiator RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2010 -- Chief WTO negotiator Maxim Medvedkov: Russia could join the World Trade Organization in 2011.
Medvedev asks Minsk to honor gas contract, avoid conflicts RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2010 -- Russia hopes Belarus will behave responsibly, avoid conflicts and fulfill its obligations under Russian gas transit contracts.
Belarus gives Russia 24 hours to pay gas debt or face transit shutdown RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2010 -- Belarusian President Lukashenko: Russia had 24 hours to pay off its gas transit debt or Minsk would restrict oil and gas transit through its territory.
Belarus Threatens To Cut Russian Energy Supplies To Europe RFE/RL 25 Jun 2010 -- Belarus has threatened to suspend Russian oil and gas deliveries to Europe unless Russia pays what Minsk says is a $32 million debt in gas transit fees.
Obama, Medvedev Say They Have Reset US-Russia Relations VOA 24 Jun 2010 -- US President Obama and Russian President Medvedev say they have succeeded in resetting their countries' relationship.
Remarks by President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia at Joint Press Conference The White House 24 Jun 2010
Remarks by President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia at the U.S.-Russia Business Summit The White House 24 Jun 2010
Medvedev says hopes arms reduction treaty with U.S. ratified soon RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev expressed hope that Moscow and Washington would ratify new arms treaty in near future.
New Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan could hamper drugs flow RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- The creation of a Russian military base near Osh would contribute to the struggle against Afghan drug trafficking.
Russian military to receive first An-70 transport planes by 2012 RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- Russia may start receiving its first An-70 military transport planes as early as in 2012.
Strasburg's criticism of Russian legislation unbiased - official RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- Russian Justice Minister: Criticism of Russian legislation made by the European Court on Human Rights is unbiased.
Russian Official Sees Chance To Solve Transdniester Conflict RFE/RL 24 Jun 2010 -- A senior Russian official says he is hopeful that a recent Russian-German joint security initiative could help solve the frozen conflict on Moldova's eastern border.
Moldova Orders Russia To Withdraw Troops From Transdniester RFE/RL 24 Jun 2010 -- Moldova has ordered Russia to withdraw 1,500 troops stationed in a separatist eastern region for the past two decades.
Russia, Belarus Gas Dispute Closer to Resolution VOA 24 Jun 2010 -- A dispute between Russia and Belarus over payments for gas supplies moved closer to resolution.
Russia Resumes Gas Supplies To Belarus RFE/RL 24 Jun 2010 -- Gazprom says Belarus has transferred the full amount of $187 million that it was demanding for past gas deliveries to the Belarusian domestic network.
Minsk acknowledges receipt of Gazprom's transit fee payment RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- Minsk acknowledged the receipt of Gazprom's $228 million transit fee payment after Russia resumed full gas supplies to Belarus.
Medvedev says may run in 2012 elections RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev might run in the 2012 presidential elections in Russia, if he manages to secure population support.
Russia, Europe may join forces to protect Earth RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- Russian space officials and members of the EC will meet to discuss joining forces against thousands of potentially hazardous asteroids.
Conference Call Briefing with Administration Officials on President Medvedev's Visit to the White House The White House 23 Jun 2010
Moscow Still Hasn't Delivered Air Defense Missiles to Iran VOA 23 Jun 2010 -- Iran has a deal to buy S-300 anti-aircraft missiles from Russia. But Moscow has not delivered them yet.
Russia Approves PACE Resolution On North Caucasus For First Time RFE/RL 23 Jun 2010 -- Russia has approved a resolution by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the North Caucasus.
One dead, 24 injured in blast at Russian military base RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- One person was killed and at least 24 injured as ammunition exploded at a military training facility in central Russia.
Russian Black Sea Fleet to receive 15 new combat vessels by 2020 RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- Russia's Black Sea Fleet will be reinforced with 15 new combat ships and diesel-electric submarines by 2020.
Russia sends fresh peacekeepers to Sudan RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- Russia will airlift about 120 personnel to Sudan Wednesday as part of an international peacekeeping operation there.
Russian task force to continue anti-piracy mission off Somalia RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- Russia will resume its anti-piracy mission near Somalia in early July.
Baltic Fleet frigates may be dispatched to Sevastopol to combat piracy RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- The possible transfer of Russian Baltic Fleet frigates to the Black Sea naval base is connected with combating piracy in the Gulf of Aden.
Russia set to support anti-piracy initiatives at G8 summit RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- Russia is planning to support Canadian initiatives on the fight against sea piracy at the upcoming G8 summit.
Russian FM to discuss security with European counterparts RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend on Wednesday a ministerial meeting of the Weimar Triangle to discuss European security.
Russia floats out 2nd frigate for Indian Navy RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- A Russian shipyard took out of dry dock on Wednesday the second of three frigates being built for India's Navy.
Russia plans to classify counter-terrorism information RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- The Russian government has introduced a draft bill expanding the list of national security information.
Gazprom says no money received from Belarus RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- Gazprom cannot yet confirm that Belarus has settled its gas debt, a spokesman for the Russian energy giant said.
Belarus says paid Gazprom in full, demands Russia settle transit debt RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- Belarus said Wednesday it paid off its entire debt to Russian energy giant Gazprom and demanded that Russia settle its $260 million transit debt.
Russia's Gazprom cuts gas deliveries to Belarus by 60 pct RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- The gas row between Russia and Belarus continued on Wednesday as state-controlled gas monopoly Gazprom extended supply cuts to Minsk but promised no interruption of supplies to EU consumers.
Russia Slashes Belarus Gas Deliveries As Dispute Continues RFE/RL 23 Jun 2010 -- Neither Russia nor Belarus appears ready to compromise in their row over hundreds of millions of dollars in gas debts that each is claiming from the other.
Bakiyev denies lending Belarus mioney to pay gas debt RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- Kurmanbek Bakiyev, Kyrgyzstan's ousted president who has taken refuge in Belarus, denied on Wednesday he had lent $200 million to Minsk to pay off its gas debt to Russia.
Iran warns Russia over failure to deliver S-300 missile systems RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- Russia will be responsible for the consequences caused by its failure to deliver S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran.
US should guarantee that Iran sanctions will not affect Russia RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- Russia wants the United States to guarantee unilateral Iran sanctions will not affect Russian companies.
Russia, U.S. to sign some 10 deals, declarations during Medvedev's visit to Washington RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- Russia and the US will sign several agreements and adopt a number of joint declarations during Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Washington.
Medvedev's U.S. Tour A Mixture Of Business, Politics RFE/RL 22 Jun 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev arrives in the US for a visit aimed primarily at wooing US investors he hopes will help launch Russia's technology sector.
Obama looks forward to Medvedev's visit - White House RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- US President Obama is looking forward to the visit by his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev.
Medvedev to discuss arms cuts treaty ratification with Obama RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev and his US counterpart Barack Obama will discuss the ratification of the new arms cuts treaty.
Russia gets new Strategic Missile Forces chief RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev appointed Lt. Gen. Sergei Karakayev as the new commander of the Strategic Missile Forces.
Russia's first deputy defense minister discharged RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- In a shakeup at the Russian Defense Ministry, Col. Gen. Alexander Kolmakov has been dismissed as first deputy defense minister.
Russia's FSB to offer rewards for terrorism information RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Federal Security Service will offer monetary rewards to people who pass on information about suspected terrorist activity.
Russia, Italy to begin building joint helicopter assembly facility RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- The construction of a Russian-Italian joint helicopter assembly facility will beginin the town of Tomilino outside Moscow.
Russia, Ukraine to unite aircraft industries soon - Yanukovych RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- Russia and Ukraine will draw up a project on the unification of the two countries' aircraft industries in the near future.
Russia, Belarus agree to continue consultations on resolving gas conflict RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- Belarusian PM Sidorsky and Russia's Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller agreed to continue consultations on mutual debts settlement.
EU to stay out of Russia-Belarus gas row RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- The European Union will not intervene in the gas dispute between Russia and Belarus.
Belarus And Russia Escalate Latest 'Gas War' RFE/RL 22 Jun 2010 -- President Lukashenka of Belarus says he has ordered a halt to all transit deliveries of Russian gas to Europe.
European Commission calls emergency meeting over Russia-Belarus gas dispute RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- The European Commission has called an emergency meeting over the Russia-Belarus gas dispute.
Belarus's Lukashenko accuses Gazprom of unleashing 'gas war' RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- Belarusian President Lukashenko said gas debt disputes between Russia's state-controlled gas monopoly Gazprom and Belarus have turned into a "gas war."
Russia's Gazprom increases gas supplies cuts to Belarus to 30 pct, Belarus threatens to siphon off gas RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom cut its supplies to Belarus further over debts, while Belarus threatened to siphon off gas from the transit pipeline.
Belarus Cuts Gas Flow to Europe in Dispute with Russia VOA 22 Jun 2010 -- Belarus raised the stakes in a natural gas payment dispute with Russia, cutting all gas flow to western Europe after Moscow stepped up gas cuts aimed at Belarus.
PTC seeks role in adapting Mistral for Russian Navy RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2010 -- Parametric Tech Corp intends to participate in software development for construction of Mistral carriers if Russia decides to purchase them.
Russian missile cruiser arrives in San Francisco on friendly visit RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2010 -- A task force from the Russian Pacific Fleet led by the missile cruiser Varyag arrived on a friendly visit to the United States.
Converted Russian ICBM takes German satellite into orbit RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2010 -- A converted Russian intercontinental ballistic missile took Germany's TanDEM-X satellite into orbit.
Russian military to consist of university graduates - minister RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2010 -- The Russian military at some point will consist of recruits who have received a higher education degree, not yesterday's high school graduates, Education Minister Andrei Fursenko said on Friday.
Russia's 5G fighter to be '3 times cheaper than foreign analogs' RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2010 -- Russia's fifth generation fighter will be about three times as cheap as its foreign analog, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
Russia to offer Turkey advanced surface-to-air missiles RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2010 -- Russia is ready to participate in a tender to offer Turkey S-300 and S-400 surface-to-air missile systems, the state-controlled arms exporter said on Wednesday.
New Treaty Will Ensure Stability, Flexibility AFPS 16 Jun 2010 -- The Defense Department stands firmly behind the new Strategic Arms Control and National Security Treaty, which strengthens strategic stability, enables the United States to modernize its triad of strategic delivery systems and protects its flexibility to deploy important nuclear and non-nuclear capabilities, a senior defense official told Congress yesterday.
No back-room deals with Russia on arms cuts, missile defense - Gottemoeller RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2010 -- The U.S. and Russia made no secret deals concerning arms reduction or missile defense during talks on the new arms cuts treaty, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller has said.
New Russian nuclear submarine will not enter serial production - paper RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2010 -- A fourth-generation Russian nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine that was floated out on Tuesday is too expensive for serial production, a business daily said on Wednesday.
Russia begins negotiations of Mistral purchase contract RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2010 -- Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has started contract negotiations on the purchase of a French-built Mistral-class ship, the company's head said on Wednesday.
Sphere Of Reluctance: Russia Hesitant About Kyrgyz Intervention RFE/RL 15 Jun 2010 -- Russia has long tried to claim the former Soviet space as a "sphere of influence," a privileged zone of responsibility where Moscow was free to act to keep the peace and preserve its interests.
Russia will not send peacekeepers to troubled Kyrgyzstan RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2010 -- Russia will not send peacekeeping forces to Kyrgyzstan, which has been hit by deadly inter-ethnic clashes in recent days, Russia's envoy to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said on Tuesday.
France hands over night vision technology to Russia RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2010 -- Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said Tuesday it had signed several contracts with the French defense firm Thales on the transfer of technology and delivery of communications equipment for Russian armored vehicles.
Russia launches 3 foreign satellites into orbit RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2010 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) launched on Tuesday a converted Russian intercontinental ballistic missile carrying three foreign satellites from a missile site in the Urals region, a SMF spokesman said.
Large-scale terrorist attacks averted in Russia - FSB RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2010 -- Law enforcement officers have averted a number of large-scale attacks in Russia over the past two months, the head of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said Tuesday.
Russia may import armor for military vehicles RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will wait for an answer from researchers before it decides to acquire foreign technology for the production of armor for light military vehicles, a senior military official said Tuesday.
Russia to buy 10 billion euros in foreign arms by 2016 - paper RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry may spend up to 10 billion euros on European and Israeli weaponry in the next five or six years, Russian daily Vedomosti reported on Tuesday.
Russia to float out new nuclear submarine after delay RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2010 -- Russia on Tuesday launches a new nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine after a short delay caused by technical reasons, the Sevmash shipyard said.
Medvedev calls Kyrgyz crisis 'intolerable,' demands firm action RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that the situation in Kyrgyzstan was unacceptable and called for firm action to halt the interethnic violence that has killed more than 100 people.
Russian-led Security Group Considers Intervention in Kyrgyzstan VOA 14 Jun 2010 -- A Russian-led security group says it has not ruled out military intervention to quell the unrest in southern Kyrgyzstan.
French defense minister calls Russia strategic military partner RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2010 -- Russia and France are strategic military partners, the French defense minister said Monday.
Russia to test Bulava missile in 3rd quarter - top general RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2010 -- Russia will carry out its next test launch of the troubled Bulava ballistic missile in the third quarter of the year, a deputy defense minister said on Monday.
FSB Captures 'Legendary' Ingush Field Commander RFE/RL 14 Jun 2010 -- FSB Director Aleksandr Bortnikov announced on June 9 that the Ingush field commander known as Amir Magas (whose true identity remains unclear) was apprehended during a special operation earlier that day in Malgobek. The website of the Ingushetian chapter of the North Caucasus insurgency, hunafa.com, confirmed Magas's capture early on June 10.
Russia sends additional troops to Kyrgyzstan to assure security at Kant airbase RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry sent on Sunday an additional 150 paratroopers to enhance security at Russia's airbase in Kyrgyzstan following deadly ethnic clashes in the country's south, the ministry's official spokesman said.
Kyrgyzstan Appeals For Outside Help As Death Toll Rises RFE/RL 12 Jun 2010 -- Kyrgyzstan has appealed for outside help to quell rioting and interethnic violence that has claimed at least 51 lives in the south of the country.
Kyrgyzstan asks Russia to restore order as death toll rises RIA Novosti 12 Jun 2010 -- Kyrgyzstan’s interim leader appealed to Russia on Saturday to send troops to the south of the country as ongoing clashes between Kyrgyz and Uzbek groups left over 60 dead.
Kyrgyzstan Appeals to Russia for Help, But Moscow Says No VOA 12 Jun 2010 -- Kyrgyzstan's interim president says she has asked Russia to send troops to quell ethnic riots that have killed at least 60 people and wounded hundreds.
Medvedev to discuss missile defense during U.S. visit RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2010 -- Russia President Medvedev will discuss missile defense with the US leadership during his upcoming visit to the US.
Tactical-strategic commands: the Russian army's new look RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2010 -- Russia is entering a new phase of military reform, as Moscow renounces the 150-year-old military-district system.
Russia to set up working group with France on naval cooperation RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2010 -- Russian PM Putin has instructed his deputy Igor Sechin to set up a working group on cooperation with France in warship building.
Putin Meeting French Leadership RFE/RL 11 Jun 2010 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is in Paris for talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and to open a major Russian exhibition.
Russian-Indian work on 5G fighter to go ahead without extra deal RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2010 -- Russian aircraft holding Sukhoi has no plans to sign additional agreements creating a joint venture with its Indian partners.
Boeing may assemble An-124 transport planes - paper RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2010 -- Boeing may conduct the final assembly of Russian-Ukrainian An-124 Condor heavy-lift transport planes for the US market.
Bulgaria freezes Belene nuclear power plant construction RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2010 -- Bulgaria has suspended construction of its Belene nuclear power plant.
Russia to offset loss of Iran arms sales with Iraqi, Afghan deals RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2010 -- Russia could compensate for the halting of military cooperation with Iran with new arms contracts with Iraq and Afghanistan, a Russian military expert said on Thursday.
Russia ready to boost military ties with Finland - minister RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2010 -- Russia is willing to expand joint military training with Finland, the defense minister said on Thursday.
Russia prepares to rotate peacekeepers in Sudan RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2010 -- The Russian aviation group, operating in Sudan as part of an international peacekeeping operation, has begun preparations for its summer rotation, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday
Russian strategic bombers complete record duration flight RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2010 -- Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers have carried out a record-breaking 23-hour patrol with a planned flight range of 18,000 kilometers (over 11,000 miles), an Air Force spokesman said on Thursday
Russia wants info on dealers of Afghan drugs from U.S. RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2010 -- Russia has asked the United States for information about a number of people suspected of organizing the trafficking of Afghan drugs to Russia, a Russian official said on Thursday.
Russian missile contract unaffected by Iran sanctions - ministry RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2010 -- The delivery of Russian S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran will not be affected by new UN sanctions against the Islamic Republic, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Russia, Iran to continue cooperation despite new sanctions - lawmaker RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2010 -- New sanctions on Iran will not affect Russia's energy or military cooperation with the Islamic Republic, a senior Russian lawmaker said on Thursday.
Russia Moves Ahead on Iranian Arms Contract VOA 10 Jun 2010 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry says a deal to deliver S-300 surface-to-air missiles to Iran is not affected by new U.N. sanctions against Tehran.
Russian military to increase contracted personnel to 250,000 RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- The number of contracted military personnel in the Russian Armed Forces will increase to about 250,000 in the future.
Russia has no plans for new military bases abroad RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- Russia has no plans to set up new military bases abroad.
Russian strategic bombers carry out record nonstop flight RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers are carrying out a 23-hour patrol.
The Black Sea Fleet: divided and fading RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- On June 9, 1995, Russia and Ukraine signed an agreement on basing Russia's Black Sea Fleet and Ukraine's naval forces in Sevastopol.
Russian Black Sea Fleet to have fewer personnel, better weapons RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- Russia's Black Sea Fleet will deploy fewer personnel but have better weaponry in the future.
Putin urges greater reliance on domestic uranium resources RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called for more intensive efforts to develop domestic uranium deposits.
Russian companies expect drop in uranium output after 2025 RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- Russian uranium companies predict a drop in world uranium extraction after 2025.
Russia signs deal with Ukraine on finishing Khmelnytsky nuclear power plant RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- Russia has signed a deal with Ukraine on the completion of the third and fourth power units at Ukraine's Khmelnytsky nuclear power plant.
South Korea delays rocket launch RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- South Korea postponed Wednesday's planned launch of its KSLV-1 rocket due to technical problems
Second launch of South Korea's KSLV-1 rocket scheduled for Wednesday RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- Russia's Khrunichev space center: Second launch of the rocket is scheduled for Wednesday.
Missile Defense Sore Topic Between Washington and Moscow VOA 08 Jun 2010 -- The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty signed between the United States and Russia, does not specifically address the issue.
Russian military unveils new command structure RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2010 -- Russia's General Staff is planning to merge existing military districts into four strategic commands.
Russia needs Mistral to protect Kuril Islands RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2010 -- Russia needs Mistral class amphibious assault ships to boost the combat capabilities of its Navy in the Far East.
France committed to naval cooperation with Russia - Sarkozy RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2010 -- France is committed to selling a Mistral-class helicopter carrier to Russia because Russia is its European security partner.
Russian, Norwegian warships conduct live fire drills at Pomor-2010 RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2010 -- Russian and Norwegian warships practiced firing live artillery rounds at simulated surface and aerial targets during Pomor-2010 exercises.
Paraguay ready to cooperate with Russia in security sphere RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2010 -- Paraguayan FM Lacognata: Country is ready to cooperate with Russia in the spheres of security and defense.
Russia, Turkey sign deal on monitoring nuclear safety RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2010 -- Russia and Turkey signed an agreement on the monitoring of nuclear safety.
Russia, France strike nuclear cooperation deal RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2010 -- Russia and France signed an agreement on cooperation in the atomic energy industry.
Zhirinovsky's Party Proposes Conscription Buyout In Russia RFE/RL 07 Jun 2010 -- The party led by Russian nationalist Zhirinovsky proposed a law that would allow young men to pay instead of performing military service.
Russian task force concludes anti-piracy mission off Somalia RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2010 -- A Russian Pacific Fleet task force has accomplished its anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden and set sail to its home base.
Russian missile cruiser heads to San Francisco on friendly visit RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2010 -- A task force from the Russian Pacific Fleet led by the missile cruiser Varyag set sail on Friday on a friendly visit to the United States, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
Russia downplays Chinese J-15 fighter capabilities RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2010 -- China's J-15 carrier-based fighter will not be able to compete with Russia's Su-33 fighter on global markets because it is inferior to the Russian aircraft, a Russian military analyst said on Friday.
Russian defense spending to grow as proportion of GDP in 2011 RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2010 -- Russian defense spending will rise to 2.9% of GDP in 2011, up three tenths of a percent on the current year, a deputy finance minister said on Thursday.
Russian missile cruiser ready to visit San Francisco RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2010 -- A task force from the Russian Pacific Fleet led by the missile cruiser Varyag will set sail on June 4 on a friendly visit to the United States, the fleet's spokesman said on Thursday.
Russia-Vietnam submarine deal worth record $3.2 bln — magazine RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2010 -- Last year's contract on the delivery of six Kilo class diesel submarines to Vietnam, worth a total of $3.2 billion, is the largest deal in the history of Russian exports of naval equipment, a Russian magazine says.
Russia to supply Su-30, Yak-130 planes to Algeria in 2011 RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2010 -- Russia will supply Su-30 Flanker fighters and Yak-130 Mitten trainer/light attack jets to Algeria in 2011, the deputy head of the Russian Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation, Vyacheslav Dzirkalin, said.
Algeria, Libya set to buy Russian Pantsir-S1 short-range air defense systems RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2010 -- Algeria and Libya are ready to buy Russian Pantsir-S1 short-range air defense systems, deputy head of the Russian Military-Technical Cooperation Service Vyacheslav Dzirkaln said on Wednesday.
Russia, UAE hold talks on modernizing BMP-3 infantry vehicles RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2010 -- Russia and the United Arab Emirates are holding negotiations on modernizing a large number of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles, a defense industry official said on Wednesday.
Russia to transfer its Nerpa nuclear sub to India in autumn 2010 RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2010 -- Russia will transfer its Nerpa nuclear-powered attack submarine for a 10 year-lease to India in the autumn, the head of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation has said.
Russian warship to join NATO naval drills RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2010 -- An amphibious assault landing ship, the Kaliningrad, will take part in the BALTOPS-2010 naval exercises in the Baltic Sea on June 7-18, Russia's Baltic Fleet spokesman said on Tuesday.
Russian Navy prioritizes combat training, global presence RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Navy considers intensive combat training and continuing its presence in the world's oceans a priority, a spokesman for the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
S. Korea diplomat to visit Russia to discuss Cheonan crisis RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2010 -- A senior South Korean diplomat will arrive in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss rising tensions on the Korean peninsula following the sinking of the Cheonan corvette in the Yellow Sea, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

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