September 2010 - Russia Special Weapons News

Sec. Clinton Remarks With Senator Kerry on START US Dept. of State 30 Sep 2010
Russia successfully sends Kosmos satellite into orbit RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2010 -- A Molnia-M carrier rocket successfully released a Kosmos satellite into orbit on Thursday.
Russian North Fleet destroyer to return to service by end of year RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2010 -- The Vice-Admiral Kulakov destroyer will rejoin Russia's Northern Fleet after an 18-year overhaul by the end of the year.
Russia's United Shipbuilding may hold IPO in 2013 RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2010 -- Russia's state-run United Shipbuilding Corporation may sell 20-30 percent of its shares in an initial public offering in 2013.
Russia, Ukraine to build 60 An-124 cargo planes RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2010 -- A proposed Russia-Ukraine venture has received orders for 60 An-124 cargo aircraft, Antonov Civil Aircraft said.
Moscow Rejects Japan's Kurile Islands Warning RFE/RL 30 Sep 2010 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry has criticized Japan's condemnation of a plan for Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to visit the disputed Kurile Islands.
Russia to propose UN General Assembly resolution on arms cuts RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2010 -- Russia is set to put forward a draft resolution on a new strategic arms reduction treaty at the UN General Assembly.
Russian Border Guards To Be Stationed In Southern Kyrgyzstan RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- Russian border guards stationed in Kyrgyzstan's northern Chui region will be transferred to a southern oblast to help with cross-border issues.
Kremlin's Ruling Party Boosts Ties Across The Former Soviet Union RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- Former PM Kulov's Ar-Namys party has picked up a key endorsement from Russia's ruling United Russia party.
Medvedev Says Kurile Islands 'Very Important' Part Of Russia RFE/RL 29 Sep 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev has said that the Pacific Kurile Islands is a "very important" part of Russia.
Russian airline slams new An-148 regional jets as unreliable RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2010 -- Antonov An-148 short-haul passenger aircraft break down too often, the only Russian carrier using the planes said.
Russia to build new radars to deal with 'threats' RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2010 -- The Defense Ministry plans to put the Voronezh-DM radar station in south Russia's Armavir into a state of operational readiness.
Russia's newest nuclear sub completes sea trials RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2010 -- Russia's newest strategic nuclear-powered submarine, the Borey class Yury Dolgoruky, has completed sea trials.
Russian Navy to get fifth generation carrier fighter after 2020 RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2010 -- The appearance of a fifth generation fighter in Russian naval aviation will not happen before 2020.
Russia's military chief to visit Japan RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2010 -- The chief of Russia's Armed Forces General Staff, Gen. Nikolai Makarov will pay a working visit to Japan on September 28-29.
Russia, China Praise Their Relationship VOA 28 Sep 2010 -- Russia and China, once bitter foes during the Cold War, have praised their current relationship as their leaders concluded new cooperative pacts between the countries.
Spy Sutyagin wants to return to Russia, has plans for book RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2010 -- Igor Sutyagin, one of four Russians exchanged as part of a Russian-US spy swap in early July, said he hopes to return to Russia.
White House 'hails' Russia-Kyrgyz joint venture RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2010 -- The US has welcomed proposal on establishing a joint Kyrgyz-Russian venture to supply aviation fuel to Pentagon's transit center in Bishkek.
Senior Russian lawmaker blames Iran for Russia's S-300 sale ban RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2010 -- Russia's ban on the sale of S-300 air defense missile systems to Iran was the result of Tehran's "flawed foreign policies."
Tehran condemns Moscow over S-300 delivery ban RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2010 -- Russia's ban of S-300 air defense systems to Iran shows it "cannot be trusted."
Iran advises neighboring, friendly states not to play in US pitch IRNA 27 Sep 2010 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Mehmanparast advised the neighboring and friendly states not to play in the US pitch.
Sukhoi delivers last three Su-30 fighters RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2010 -- A handover ceremony for three Su-30MK fighters was held at an air base in southern Indonesia.
Syria may save Tupolev planes from extinction RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2010 -- A Syrian contract for supply of Russian Tu-204 airliners could save the Tupolev aircraft brand from extinction.
China, Russia Agree to Strengthen Strategic Partnership VOA 27 Sep 2010 -- The leaders of China and Russia have signed a statement to deepen their strategic partnership and cooperation.
Medvedev Meets Senior Chinese Leaders To Boost Ties RFE/RL 27 Sep 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev has met with Chinese senior leaders on the second day of a three-day visit in a bid to begin a new economic relationship.
Russia to begin 2nd stage of Tianwan nuclear power plant construction next year RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2010 -- Russia will begin construction of two new reactors at the Tianwan nuclear power plant in China next year.
Glonass to provide global coverage this year RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2010 -- Russia's top space official confirmed Russia's navigation system Glonass will cover 100% of the Earth's surface by the end of the year.
Russia, NATO should step up ties to tackle Afghan drug threat - Lavrov RIA Novosti 25 Sep 2010 -- Moscow is ready to consider different forms of cooperation with NATO, including cooperation under the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), so to tackle the Afghan drug threat, Russian Foreign Minister told Rossia 1 TV channel on Saturday.
Russia receives official invitation to NATO summit - Lavrov RIA Novosti 25 Sep 2010 -- Moscow received an official invitation to a forthcoming NATO summit in Lisbon, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Russia 1 tv-channel.
Arms dealer Bout appeals to Russian president for help RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2010 -- Suspected Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, who is in Thai custody awaiting extradition to the United States, has made an appeal to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, a Russian business daily said on Friday.
Russia to mass produce ground effect vehicles from 2015 RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2010 -- Russia may start mass production of military and civil wing-in-ground effect vehicles as soon as 2015, the head of the Alekseev Hydrofoil Design Bureau Sergei Platonov said on Friday.
UAC to invest $231.8 mln more in An-148 airliner project RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2010 -- Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will invest an additional $231.88 million in development and production of the Russian-Ukrainian An-148 short-haul passenger aircraft at its Irkut Corporation susidiary, Irkut, said on Monday.
Russia to increase support of UN peacekeeping activities RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2010 -- Russia plans to increase its support of UN peacekeeping activities around the world, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov told the UN Security Council summit in New York.
Russia Boosts Powerful Investigative Agency RFE/RL 24 Sep 2010 -- Russia has boosted the powers of a powerful investigative agency closely allied to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin that's been at the center of a power struggle between rival Kremlin clans.
Russia to cut army contract servicemen over shortage of funds RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- Russia's Defense Ministry will be forced to further cut the number of contract servicemen due to a lack of funds, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Thursday.
Pilots probed over Su-27 crash in Russian Far East RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- An investigation has been opened into the cause of a Sukhoi Su-27 military aircraft crash in the Russian Far East on Monday, a representative of the local investigative department said.
Interview: Zakayev Says ‘No Irresolvable Issues’ Between Russia, Chechnya RFE/RL 23 Sep 2010 -- Akhmed Zakayev, head of the Chechen government in exile, returned to London on September 22 following his brief detention in Poland on an international arrest warrant requested by Russia. Zakayev had been in Poland to address the World Chechen Congress, which was meeting to develop a plan for ending the violence in the Russian republic and secure its “de-occupation.” He says he will return to Poland when necessary to participate in an extradition hearing.
Obama praises arms deal with Russia RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- U.S. President Barack Obama called on Thursday the new strategic arms reduction treaty between Russia and the United States "the most comprehensive arms control agreement in decades."
Russia delivers three Mi-35M helicopters to Indonesia RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- Russia has delivered three Mi-35M Hind assault helicopters to Indonesia, a military source said on Thursday.
Russian suspected arms trader Bout asks parliament for help RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- Alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who is in custody in Thailand awaiting extradition to the United States, has asked Russian lawmakers to press their Thai colleagues to examine his case.
Russia to create own DARPA for military innovation RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- Russia plans to create an agency for developing innovative military technology similar to the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), a Russian business daily Vedemosti said on Thursday.
U.S. welcomes Russia's ban on S-300 missile sales to Iran RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- The U.S. welcomes the Russian president's decree to prohibit the delivery of S-300 air defense missile systems and other weapons to Iran, a White House official said.
Russia vows not to freeze military cooperation with Iran RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- Russia and Iran will continue military cooperation, despite Russia's support of the latest UN sanctions against the Islamic Republic, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.
U.S. Welcomes Russian Ban On Arms To Iran RFE/RL 23 Sep 2010 -- The United States says it "strongly" welcomes Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's decision to ban Russian supplies of air-defense missiles and other arms to Iran, in line with United Nations sanctions against the Islamic republic over its nuclear program.
Iranian nuclear power plant project unaffected by weapon ban - Kremlin RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- The construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran will not be affected by a Russian presidential decree banning the delivery of military hardware to Iran, the Kremlin said Thursday.
Russia could make aerial drones without Israeli help claims company RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- Russia does not need Israeli assistance to make progress in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), including military drones, the head of a Russian UAV production company said on Thursday.
Israel threatens to scrap UAV deal with Russia over Syria arms sale RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2010 -- Israel may tear up much of the unprecedented military cooperation deal it signed with Moscow at the start of this month due to anger over Moscow's rigid stance on supplying naval missiles to Israel's enemy Syria.
Russia developing laser weapons - military chief RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2010 -- Russia is working on a military laser system, the chief of Russia's Armed Forces General Staff said on Wednesday.
Russian-U.S. arms reduction treaty should be ratified by end of year - army chief RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2010 -- A strategic arms reduction treaty between Russia and the United States should be ratified by the end of the year, the Russian Armed Forces General Staff chief said on Wednesday.
Test-launches of Russia's troubled Bulava missile delayed again RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2010 -- Test launches of Russia's ill-fated Bulava ballistic missile will resume "soon," but not in September as previously announced, General Staff Chief Nikolai Makarov said on Wednesday.
Sukhoi fighters pass flight tests at Indonesia base RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2010 -- All three Su-27SKM fighters delivered to Indonesia by Russia earlier this month have successfully passed flight tests at an airbase in the South Sulawesi province, a source at the base said on Wednesday.
Russia Hosts International Arctic Forum RFE/RL 22 Sep 2010 -- Russia, Norway, Canada, Denmark, and the United States -- have been trying to claim legal control over parts of the region.
Medvedev bans sale of S-300 missiles, other weapons to Iran RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree banning the delivery of S-300 missile systems, armored vehicles, warplanes, helicopters and ships to Iran, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
Russia not to deliver S-300 missiles to Iran - Russian top general RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2010 -- Russia will not deliver S-300 air defense missiles to Iran as planned because such transfers are prohibited under UN sanctions, the chief of the Russian general staff said Wednesday.
Pentagon concerned over Russia's plans to sell Yakhont missiles to Syria RIA Novosti 21 Sep 2010 -- The U.S. Department of Defense is highly concerned over Russia's intention to supply Yakhont missiles to Syria, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell has said.
Alleged arms dealer's wife appeals to Thai PM RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2010 -- The wife of suspected arms trader Viktor Bout, in Thai custody awaiting extradition to the United States on charges of selling weapons to terrorists, sent an open letter to the Thai prime minister on Monday saying her husband is innocent.
Chelyabinsk Demonstrators Protest Military Transport School Closure RFE/RL 20 Sep 2010 -- Some 250 protesters gathered today in the center of the Russian city of Chelyabinsk to challenge a Defense Ministry decision to close a local military transport school, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.
Russia proposes fast-breeder reactor cooperation program RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2010 -- Russia proposes setting up an international cooperation program on the development and use of fast-breeder research reactors, the head of the Rosatom state-controlled nuclear corporation said on Monday.
Sukhoi aircraft maker tests Superjet 100 in Italy RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2010 -- Russia's Sukhoi Civil Aircraft has started community noise tests on the Superjet 100 passenger aircraft in Italy as part of the SSJ 100 certification program, the company said on Monday.
Yakhont missiles could protect Russian naval base in Syria - analyst RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2010 -- Russian-made mobile anti-ship missile systems sold to Syria could be used to protect a Russian naval supply and maintenance site near Syria's Mediterranean port of Tartus, a Russian arms trade expert said on Monday.
Su-27 aircraft crashes in Russian Far East RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2010 -- A Sukhoi Su-27 military aircraft crashed on Monday in the Russian Far East, but both pilots ejected and have been rescued alive, a representative of the Ussuriisk Aircraft Repair Plant said.
Bulava missile: is there any alternative? RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2010 -- Tests of the RSM-56 (SS-NX-30) Bulava solid-propellant, submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), now under development in Russia, are to resume in late September 2010.
Russia supports creation of new Afghan parliament - foreign ministry RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2010 -- Moscow supports the creation of a national unity parliament in Afghanistan, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Russia completes domestic UAV tests RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2010 -- Russian domestically built unmanned aerial vehicles have completed a series of tests, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Monday.
Russia's Orthodox Church priests to appear in Russian army and navy RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2010 -- Russia's Orthodox Church priests will soon appear in the Russian army and navy to serve as military chaplains as Russian servicemen especially need spiritual support, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia said on Sunday.
Russian troops conduct live firing drills at South Ossetia base RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2010 -- Russian troops, deployed at a military base in South Ossetia, have conducted a battalion-level tactical exercise with live firing, a military source said.
Ukraine ready to launch joint ventures with Russia - Yanukovych RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2010 -- Ukraine is ready to set up a number of joint ventures with Russia in various areas of cooperation, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych said.
U.S.-Russian arms treaty should be ratified by yearend - lawmaker RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- A new US-Russian strategic arms reduction treaty should be simultaneously ratified by the end of the year.
Obama calls for speedy ratification of arms treaty with Russia RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- US President Obama and other top state officials urged the Senate to speed up the ratification of arms reduction treaty.
Russia, NATO should analyze missile threat to Europe RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- Russia believes that Moscow and NATO should properly assess missile risks before starting on a missile defense plan.
Russia, U.S. still disagree on missile shield RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- Russia and the US still have some major disagreements on the missile defense issue.
Russia's CFE treaty moratorium to remain in place RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- Russia had no plans to resume its participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty.
Russia to draft proposals on joint anti-piracy efforts with U.S. RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will draft within a month its proposals to the US on joint anti-piracy efforts off the horn of Africa.
Russian Defense Minister visits US: Resetting in progress RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- The two documents signed during Russian Defense Minister Serdyukov's US visit could drastically change military relations between the two countries.
Russia to overhaul Bulava production if tests fail again RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- Russia will have to overhaul the whole production and manufacturing system of its Bulava missile if tests fail again.
Russia receives Medvedev's invitation to NATO summit RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- The Russian mission to NATO has received an official invitation for President Dmitry Medvedev to attend a NATO summit in November.
Russian helicopter carrier tender to be announced 'in near future' RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- A tender for the construction and purchase of helicopter carriers for the Russian Navy will be announced in the next few weeks.
Russia to honor deal to sell P-800 anti-ship missiles to Syria RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- Russia will honor the contract to sell the P-800 Yakhont supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles to Syria.
Indonesia confirms plans to buy six more Su fighters from Russia RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- Indonesia's Air Force chief of staff Marshal Imam Sufaat said his country planned to buy six more Sukhoi fighter jets from Russia.
Russian Technologies, Boeing sign 50-plane, $3.7bln deal RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- State-owned hi-tech corporation Russian Technologies signed an agreement with the U.S. jet maker Boeing for 50 Boeing-737 Next Generation airliners.
Russia, Croatia to jointly produce nuclear power plant equipment RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2010 -- Russia and Croatia agreed to jointly produce equipment for nuclear power plants.
Joint Statement by Secretary Gates and Secretary Clinton on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approval of the New Start Treaty DoD 16 Sep 2010
Statement by the President on the New START Treaty The White House 16 Sep 2010
Senate Panel Passes Arm Control Treaty with Russia VOA 16 Sep 2010 -- The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved a landmark nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia.
U.S. Senate committee endorses new arms treaty with Russia RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 14-4 to recommend the Senate ratify a new arms control treaty with Russia.
Russia, U.S. establish defense working group RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- The US-Russian Defense Relations Working Group will focus on issues related to US and Russian military reforms.
Gates, Serdyukov Renew U.S.-Russia Military Ties AFPS 16 Sep 2010 -- Defense Secretary Gates and Russian Defense Minister Serdyukov opened the door to military-to-military relations between their countries.
Russia, U.S. sign memorandum on military cooperation RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Russian Defense Minister Serdyukov and US Secretary of Defense Gates have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Four Russian strategic bombers complete patrol in Far East RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Four Russian Tu-95MS Bear H strategic bombers have successfully completed an air-patrol mission in Russia's Far East.
Talks on Russian military base to start after Kyrgyz polls RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Russia will start negotiations on the status of its military facilities in Kyrgyzstan only after parliamentary elections.
Kyrgyzstan agrees to keep rent for Russian bases unchanged RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Kyrgyzstan will not increase the rent for Russian military facilities on its territory.
Minister Says Kyrgyzstan Wants More Cash For Russian Base RFE/RL 16 Sep 2010 -- Kyrgyz Defense Minister Abibilla Kudayberdiev says his country wants a substantial increase in rent from Moscow.
Russia to complete Su fighter delivery to Indonesia by late Sept. - ambassador RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Russia will make its last delivery to Indonesia as part of a 2007 Su-30MK fighter deal in late September.
Russian warship escorts 9 commercial vessels off African coast RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- The Russian destroyer RFS Admiral Levchenko started escorting a convoy waters off the Horn of Africa.
Russia, Canada back science to resolve dispute over Arctic claims RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Scientific evidence should resolve the dispute between Russia and Canada over the Lomonosov Ridge.
Russia's Lavrov, NATO's Rasmussen discuss bilateral cooperation RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen discussed bilateral cooperation.
Moscow yet to get official invitation to NATO summit - Lavrov RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Russia has not so far received an official invitation to attend a NATO summit in Lisbon.
NATO 'Untroubled' By Russia-Armenia Defense Pact RFE/RL 16 Sep 2010 -- A senior NATO official has said that Armenia's new defense agreement with Russia will not negatively impact its growing cooperation with NATO.
Arctic does not need NATO presence - Lavrov RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Russian Foreign Minister: Russia sees no need for a NATO presence in the Arctic.
Belarus to return some spent nuclear fuel to Russia RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Minsk and Moscow have agreed to return to Russia several dozen kilograms of spent nuclear fuel.
Kazakhstan to join Russia-Ukraine space program RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Russia will work together as part of the Cosmotrans space cooperation project.
Cuba may link up to Glonass system RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2010 -- Moscow and Havana plan to connect Cuba to the Glonass navigation satellite system.
Russian, U.S. defense ministers to sign two cooperation documents RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- Russian Defense Minister Serdyukov and US Secretary of Defense Gates will sign 2 agreements.
Top Russian, U.S. defense officials to discuss military ties RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- Russian Def Minister Serdyukov and US SecDef Gates will hold meeting in Pentagon to discuss bilateral military cooperation.
NATO should invite Russia into European missile defense project RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- NATO SG Rasmussen: NATO should invite Russia to take part in missile defense system project.
Russian aircraft carrier readies for training mission RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, has left a dry dock after scheduled repairs.
Russian Officers Fired For Hazing Reinstated To Military RFE/RL 15 Sep 2010 -- Eight officers who were fired in a hazing scandal at a military base near St. Petersburg have been allowed to return to military service.
NATO not against Russian military base in Armenia - envoy RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- NATO does not object to the presence of a Russian military base in Armenia, the alliance's special representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia said.
Russia 'concerned' by NATO activity in Arctic RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- Russia favors international cooperation in the Arctic but without the military component and is concerned by NATO activity in the region.
Russia, Norway sign border deal after 40 years of talks RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- Russia and Norway signed a deal on Wednesday to delimitate their maritime border after 40 years of negotiations.
Russia's Mission Control set to readjust ISS orbit RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- The orbit of the International Space Station (ISS) will be raised by about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles).
Russia supplies another batch of rocket engines to the US RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- Russia's Energomash company will send a batch of 4 rocket engines for US Atlas rockets under a contract with Lockheed Martin.
Russia plans to restore its weather satellite network by 2030 RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- Russia will fully rebuild its network of weather forecasting and monitoring satellites by 2030 under a state program.
Russian Superjet 100 completes static tests program RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2010 -- Russian specialists have completed static capacity tests on the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.
Russia's Kazan aircraft plant to build next generation bomber RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2010 -- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin: The Kazan aircraft maker will start manufacturing a new strategic bomber.
Next round of talks on Russian base in Kyrgyzstan due in Sept. RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2010 -- Next round on the status and terms of Russian Military Base's stay in the Central Asian country will be held in September.
Moscow Offers Arms To Pay For Military Installations In Kyrgyzstan RFE/RL 14 Sep 2010 -- Russian officials have offered to supply Kyrgyzstan with arms as payment for Moscow's use of Kyrgyz territory.
Kyrgyzstan wants Russian arms in exchange for military base - paper RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2010 -- Kyrgyzstan has proposed Russia to pay in kind with arms for a new military base in the Central Asian state.
Russian air-defense bases require additional protection RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2010 -- Last week, a blog entry appeared on the Internet with photos showing intruders at a Russian air-defense base.
Three Sukhoi aircraft workers die mysteriously in Indonesia RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2010 -- Three Russians working for Sukhoi aircraft holding in Indonesia have died under unexplained circumstances.
Russia to consider ban on 'president' title RIA Novosti 13 Sep 2010 -- The lower chamber of the Russian parliament will consider a bill to ban heads of Russian regions from referring to themselves as "presidents."
Russia's most powerful warship returns home after tour-of-duty RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2010 -- Russia's Pyotr Veliky nuclear-powered missile cruiser will return on Sunday to its home base in northern Russia after a tour-of-duty that lasted for almost six months, a Navy official said.
Russian, Indian air forces may hold joint exercises soon RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2010 -- Air forces of Russia and India may hold joint exercises in the next few years, Russian Air Force chief, Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin, said after his visit to India.
Medvedev approves setting up comprehensive list of police powers RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has approved an initiative by the United Russia party to set up a comprehensive list of police powers, party leader Boris Gryzlov said on Saturday.
Ukraine may deliver engines for Russian UAVs RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2010 -- Russia's Vega and Ukraine's Motor Sich are discussing the possible delivery of Ukrainian-made engines for Russia's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Vega CEO Vladimir Verba said on Saturday.
Medvedev says Russian political changes should be 'gradual' RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said any changes to the country's political system should be gradual.
Medvedev says U.S. 'envious' over European security system proposals RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2010 -- The United States is experiencing a certain amount of envy over Russia's attempts to create a new system of European security, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday.
World faces nonproliferation turning point – START 1 negotiator RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2010 -- The world is at a turning point in efforts to stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons, particularly in the Middle East, a former US arms treaty negotiator said on Friday at the Global Policy Forum in the Russian city of Yaroslavl.
Russia's Federal Security Service 'happy' with indigenous UAVs RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2010 -- Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) is satisfied with the domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) it is using, a UAV maker said on Friday.
Russia's UAV market to see 'breakthrough' by 2013 - company head RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2010 -- Russia will be able to produce advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) able to compete with those produced abroad by 2013, the head of a major UAV production company said on Friday.
Russia not to buy large arms consignments abroad - defense minister RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry does not plan to purchase large consignments of foreign arms, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Thursday.
Russia to spend around $7 billion on police reform in 2012-2013 RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2010 -- About 217 billion rubles ($7 billion) will be allocated from the Russian budget for police reforms in 2012-2013., Russian finance minister Alexei Kudrin said.
Russia to build UAVs with foreign partners RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2010 -- Russia will team up with foreign firms to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) on its soil, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Thursday.
Russia: Missile Tests to Resume Within Weeks VOA 08 Sep 2010 -- Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov says tests are set to resume this month on a submarine-launched ballistic missile that has failed repeatedly in earlier trials.
Russian Rokot carrier rocket orbits three satellites RIA Novosti 08 Sep 2010 -- A Russian Rokot carrier rocket orbited a Gonets-M satellite and two Kosmos satellites on Wednesday, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.
Bulava tests to resume in late September - defense minister RIA Novosti 08 Sep 2010 -- Test launches of Russia's Bulava submarine launched ballistic missile will resume in late September, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Wednesday.
Russian, foreign companies to take part in helicopter carrier tender RIA Novosti 08 Sep 2010 -- Both Russian and foreign companies will participate in a tender for the construction of helicopter carriers for the Russian Navy, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Wednesday.
Russia to reorganize military command structure RIA Novosti 08 Sep 2010 -- The central commands of Russia's Air Force, Navy and Ground Forces will be retained but some of their functions will be transferred to integrated strategic commands, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Wednesday.
Russia seeks to maintain balanced relations with Armenia, Azerbaijan RIA Novosti 08 Sep 2010 -- In less than a fortnight after Russia signed a deal with Armenia Russian president Dmitry Medvedev heads to Baku to discuss the urgent issues with the Azerbaijani government. Some experts believe that this highest level visit is aimed at soothing the effect of Russian-Armenian military agreement. Political analyst Viktor Nadein-Rayevsky, a senior fellow of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of World Economy and International Relations, shared his views on the situation in the South Caucasus.
RFS Admiral Levchenko escorts ships off African coast RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2010 -- The Russian destroyer RFS Admiral Levchenko has started escorting a convoy of seven civilian ships off the coast of Africa, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said Tuesday.
Russia, Israel Sign Military Cooperation Agreement RFE/RL 06 Sep 2010 -- Russia and Israel today signed an agreement on military cooperation. Details of the deal inked by the countries' defense ministers in Moscow were not immediately disclosed. But Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said Moscow was "studying seriously and attentively" the experiences and practices of Israel's military as it modernizes its army.
Russia, Israel mull laser technology deal RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2010 -- Russia and Israel are considering the possibility of equipping Israeli aircraft with Russian laser technology, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Russia, Israel sign military cooperation agreement RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2010 -- A military cooperation agreement signed between Russia and Israel will advance bilateral relations, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Monday.
Russian, French warships to exercise in Atlantic RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2010 -- Russia's Pyotr Veliky nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser will take part in a joint exercise with the French Latouche-Treville anti-submarine frigate later on Monday, a French Navy spokesman said.
Russia to complete delivery of Su fighter jets to Indonesia by mid-September RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2010 -- Russia will deliver the last of six contracted Su fighter jets to Indonesia on September 7 and 16, an informed source said on Monday.
Russian servicemen 'mastering' use of Israeli drones RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2010 -- Some 50 Russian military servicemen are undergoing training in the use of Israeli-built unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Monday.
Israeli defense minister heads to Russia for military talks RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2010 -- The Russian and Israeli defense ministers, Anatoly Serdyukov and Ehud Barak, are planning to sign on Monday an agreement on military cooperation between the countries during talks in Moscow, the Russian defense minister's spokeswoman has said.
At Least Three Killed, Dozens Injured In Daghestan Suicide Bombing RFE/RL 05 Sep 2010 -- A suicide bomber today killed at least three soldiers and wounded dozens more at a military base in southern Daghestan.
5 Russian Soldiers Killed in Dagestan Suicide Bombing VOA 05 Sep 2010 -- A suicide bomber plowed his explosive-filled car into a military base in the Russian republic of Dagestan, but was stopped before he could reach an area where many soldiers were sleeping.
Russian defense minister inspects site of Dagestan attack RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2010 -- Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov personally examined on Sunday the scene of the suicide bombing that killed three soldiers at a military firing range in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Dagestan.
Five killed in N.Caucasus suicide car bombing RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2010 -- Five people were killed and over 30 injured in Sunday's attack on a military unit in the southern Russian republic of Dagestan, a law enforcement source reported.
Thirteen injured in attack on military unit in N.Caucasus RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2010 -- Thirteen people were injured in an explosion in the republic of Dagestan in the North Caucasus, police said.
US may ratify arms reduction treaty by yearend RIA Novosti 03 Sep 2010 -- Senior Russian lawmaker: The US is likely to ratify a new strategic arms reduction treaty with Russia by the end of this year.
Russia to resume test launches of troubled Bulava missile Sept. 9-12 RIA Novosti 03 Sep 2010 -- Test launches of Russia's Bulava ballistic missile will resume between September 9 and 12.
Russia, EU to establish defense and security coordination group - General Staff RIA Novosti 03 Sep 2010 -- Russia and the EU are set to establish a joint defense and security working group.
Russian-Mongolian military exercises begin in South Siberia RIA Novosti 03 Sep 2010 -- Joint Russian-Mongolian antiterrorism exercises have begun in the southern Siberian Republic of Buryatia.
Medvedev to discuss customs union, nuclear issues in Kazakhstan RIA Novosti 03 Sep 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will pay a visit to Kazakhstan on September 6-7.
Russian nuclear-powered cruiser to call in at Brest port in France RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2010 -- The Pyotr Veliky nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser will call at the port of Brest in France for a four-day official visit.
Three more GLONASS satellites put into orbit RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2010 -- Russia's Proton-M carrier rocket put three GLONASS satellites into orbit.
Kazakhstan officially approves Uranium One swap deal with ARMZ RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2010 -- Kazakhstan has approved Canada's Uranium One's sale of a controlling stake to Russian state-owned miner Atomredmetzoloto.
Russia has objections over US security strategy RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2010 -- Russian FM Lavrov: Russia does not totally agree with US national security doctrine.
Russia to sell Mi-17 helicopters to Argentina RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2010 -- Russia has signed a "historic" contract on Mi-17 helicopter deliveries to Argentina.
NATO 'no comment' on Russian warplane deal report RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2010 -- NATO declined to comment on a report saying it could use Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighters at a Cold War-era base in Iceland for training purposes.
Uranium One shareholders approve asset swap deal with ARMZ RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2010 -- Shareholders of Canadian mining company Uranium One approved a deal to sell a controlling stake to Atomredmetzoloto.

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