October 2010 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia's defense ministry confirms plans to buy 2 foreign helicopter carriers RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2010 -- Russia's Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov on Sunday confirmed the ministry's plans to buy two foreign helicopter carriers for the Russian Navy and eventually produce vessels of this class on Russian soil.
Russia to reform its armed forces by 2020 - defense minister RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2010 -- Russia's Armed Forces will undergo three stages of transformation before their reform is over by 2020, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Sunday.
Russia's Medvedev signs nuclear power deal with Vietnam RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2010 -- The construction of Vietnam's first nuclear power plant will strengthen the country's positions as a strong, independent and modern state, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday following the signing of a nuclear power deal between the two countries.
Russian President Signs Nuclear Plant Deal With Vietnam VOA 31 Oct 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has met in Hanoi with Vietnamese leaders to seal a nuclear plant construction agreement and other deals between the two countries.
Russian govt. to decide on Bulava missile's fate RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- The decision to put Russia's Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile into service will be made only after the test program is complete.
Bulava missile test failures caused by assembly problems RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- Successful test launch has proved that poor assembly technology is likely to be the reason for the previous failed tests.
Russia carries out another successful test launch of Bulava missile RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- A test warhead from a Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile successfully hit its target on the Kura test range.
Russia prepares for another test launch of Bulava ballistic missile RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- Russia will hold another test launch of a Bulava ballistic missile from the Dmitry Donskoy nuclear-powered submarine.
Medvedev to strengthen trust between Russia, NATO RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev will work to ensure that NATO takes Russia's views into account and to strengthen trust between Russia and the alliance.
First joint U.S.-Russian drugs operation in Afghanistan yields good results RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- Russian and US drug control services have carried out their first joint anti-narcotics operation in Afghanistan.
Russia may deploy additional drug control officers in Afghanistan RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- Head of Russia's drug watchdog: Moscow may send additional drug control officers to Afghanistan.
Number of Afghan drug labs rises 2.5 times in two years RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- The number of drug laboratories in Afghanistan has increased by almost 2.5 times in the past two years.
Russia closes sensational deal at Euronaval-2010 RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- The 22nd Euronaval International Naval Defence & Maritime Exhibition is drawing to a close today.
France ready to build first Mistral warship for Russia in 2013 RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- If Moscow and Paris sign a contract to build Mistral class helicopter carriers for Russia, the first warship may be built in 2013.
Russian Navy to procure 10 new frigates next decade RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- The Russian Navy will receive up to 10 new ocean-going frigates in the next 10 years.
Russia floats out first of new class of frigate RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- Russia's first Project 22350 frigate was floated out at the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg.
Georgia mum on Russia 'spy' report RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2010 -- Georgia declined on Friday to comment officially on media reports that it had detained 20 people suspected of spying for Russia.
Report: Georgia Detains Suspected Russian Spies RFE/RL 29 Oct 2010 -- Georgian police are reported to have detained a number of people suspected of spying for Russia.
Russia Goes Back To Afghanistan RFE/RL 28 Oct 2010 -- British newspapers this week reported that Russia is "coming back" to Afghanistan 20 years after the withdrawal of Soviet forces. That was a reference to statements by NATO officials that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will discuss cooperating with the military alliance at a NATO summit next month
Russia conducts routine test of Topol ballistic missile RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2010 -- Russia successfully launched a Topol intercontinental ballistic missile to test its operational capability.
Russia carries out successful tests of two SLBMs RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2010 -- Russia successfully tested two ballistic missiles in separate launches in the Barents Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Medvedev stresses need for financial incentives to boost military reform RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2010 -- President Medvedev: Higher salaries are key to the successful reform of the Russian military.
Russia's arms exports to reach record $10 bln in 2010 RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2010 -- Head of Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport: Russia's arms exports are expected to hit an all-time high of over $10 billion in 2010.
Russia ready to discuss arms sales with Iran RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2010 -- Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said it was ready to discuss the delivery to Iran of arms that fall outside UN sanctions.
Russian arms firm denies Yakhont missile deliveries contract RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2010 -- Russian state arm company Rosoboronexport says it has no contracts for delivery of P-800 Yakhont anti-ship cruise missiles.
Military depots on fire in Far East RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2010 -- Ammunition depots caught fire in the town of Arga in the Russia's Far Eastern Amur District, a spokesman for the regional emergencies center said.
Russia ready to discuss training Ukrainian astronauts RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2010 -- Russia is ready to consider training Ukrainian astronauts as soon as it gets an official request from Kiev.
Russia, Ukraine sign agreement on nuclear fuel plant construction RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2010 -- Russian fuel company TVEL and Ukrainian state concern Nuclear Fuel signed an agreement on the construction of a nuclear fuel plant in Ukraine.
Ilyushin Finance Co. not to hold IPO in winter 2011 RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2010 -- Russian aircraft leasing company Ilyushin Finance Co., part of United Aircraft Corporation, will not hold an initial public offering in winter 2011 as previously planned.
Russian General Staff chief to attend EU Military Committee meeting RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2010 -- The chief of the Russian General Staff, Army Gen. Nikolai Makarov, will take part in a meeting of the EU Military Committee.
Russia seeks restrictions on NATO military contingents - paper RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2010 -- Russia wants NATO to impose a ban on the deployment of "substantive combatant forces" on the territories of the alliance's new member states.
NATO Chief Sees 'New Start' With Russia RFE/RL 27 Oct 2010 -- NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen says the alliance's upcoming Lisbon summit "will represent a new start in the relationship between NATO and Russia."
Russia, India to begin design of 5G-fighter in December RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2010 -- Russia is planning to sign in December an agreement with India on the preliminary design of a joint fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
Russia may grant Ukraine access to Glonass for military use RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2010 -- Russia is ready to consider giving Ukraine access to high-precision targeting signals provided by the Glonass system.
Russian arms exporter denies MiG-31 fighter contract with Syria RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2010 -- Russia does not have a contract to supply MiG-31 Foxhound fighter jets to Syria.
Russia, Ukraine sign agreement on nuclear fuel plant construction RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2010 -- Russian fuel company TVEL and Ukrainian state concern Nuclear Fuel signed an agreement on the construction of a nuclear fuel plant.
Saudi Arabia approves civil nuclear cooperation with Russia RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2010 -- The Saudi Arabian government has approved plans for civil nuclear cooperation with Russia.
IAEA head hails Russia's efforts in nuclear medicine RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2010 -- Head of the IAEA praised Russia's achievements in fighting cancer using nuclear technology.
Aeroflot seeks penalty payments for late deliveries RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2010 -- Aeroflot will impose penalties on Sukhoi Civil Aircraft for failure to deliver Sukhoi Superjet-100 short-range alriners on schedule.
Russian military's joint strategic command RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- Russia's def minister Serdyukov announced that the 4 new military districts and joint strategic commands have been established.
Russia's ballistic missile to enter service after clean sheet RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- Russia's Bulava ballistic missile will enter service when it is 98-99% efficient.
Next Bulava missile test scheduled October 29 RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- The 14th test of Russia's troubled Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile is scheduled for October 29.
WikiLeaks to release secret Russia, China logs RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- Whistleblower website WikiLeaks is preparing to release secret files from Russia and China.
Russia-NATO relations depend on alliance's strategic concept RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- Future relations between Russia and NATO will depend on compliance with norms of international law and the UN Charter.
Russia's new-generation frigate to be floated out on Friday RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- The Admiral Sergei Gorshkov frigate will be floated out on Friday.
Russian President Dismisses Head Of Infamous Military Unit RFE/RL 26 Oct 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has discharged the commander of a notorious military unit and two other military officials.
Russia to announce helicopter carrier tender at Euronaval 2010 RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- Russia could announce a tender on the construction of two amphibious assault ships for the Russian Navy at the Euronaval 2010 exhibition.
France ready to deliver helicopter carrier with transfer of technologies RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- France's shipbuilder DCNS announced it is ready to deliver Mistral class helicopter carriers to Russia with built-in domestic navigation technologies.
Russia announces tender for purchase of helicopter carriers RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has announced a tender for the purchase of amphibious assault ships for the Russian Navy.
Russia to manufacture Iveco armored vehicles under Iveco license RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- Russia will start manufacturing armored vehicles under a license from the Italian company Iveco in 2011.
Russia to compete for helicopter tender to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- Russia will compete for a helicopter tender for the U.S. anti-terrorism campaign in Afghanistan.
Russian space freighter departs ISS on scientific mission RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- Russia's Progress M-05M cargo spacecraft was undocked from the ISS to begin an independent scientific mission.
Moscow opposition rally will 'test Russian democracy' RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- Sunday's opposition rally in central Moscow will provide the authorities with the chance to prove their respect for the country's constitution.
Majority of Moscow activists accept government terms for rally RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- The majority of Moscow's rights activists have accepted the conditions set by the Moscow city government to hold a rally on October 31.
Russia's New Rights Chief Says 'Strategy 31' Rallies Should Be Allowed RFE/RL 26 Oct 2010 -- Russian Presidential Human Rights Council head Mikhail Fedotov says the Moscow mayor's office should allow the opposition to hold meetings.
Moscow Officials To Discuss Approving 'Strategy 31' Protest RFE/RL 26 Oct 2010 -- The Moscow mayor's office has agreed to hold talks on the possibility of officially sanctioning a "Strategy 31" demonstration in the Russian capital.
Rosatom to train staff for IAEA RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2010 -- Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom will train staff for work at the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Russia, IAEA to step up cooperation RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2010 -- Russia is ready to boost cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency in ensuring security at nuclear facilities.
Russia, Ukraine to sign deal on aircraft, nuclear power RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2010 -- Russia and Ukraine will sign agreements on aircraft construction and nuclear power joint ventures.
Russia's Progress craft to be undocked from ISS RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2010 -- The Progress M-05M cargo spacecraft will be undocked from the International Space Station on Monday.
NATO secretary general seeks 'strategic partnership' with Russia RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2010 -- NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen dismissed the idea that Russia is likely to become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the near future and called instead for a "strategic partnership" with Moscow, Deutsche Welle reported.
Russian, Indian troops complete military exercises in Himalayas RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2010 -- Russian and Indian troops completed a drill to kill a fictional terrorist leader in the Indian Himalayas as part of the Indra-2010 joint military exercises, which finished on Saturday.
Russian defense minister rules out NATO membership IRNA 23 Oct 2010 -- Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov has ruled out a membership of his country in NATO, the Hamburg-based weekly news magazine Der Spiegel said in a report to hit the newsstands on Sunday.
Russia to launch 8 Glonass navigation satellites in 2011-2013 RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2010 -- Russia will put eight Glonass-M satellites into orbit in 2011-2013 to ensure the effective operation of its satellite navigation network, a Russian space industry official said.
Russia completes creation of new military command system RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2010 -- The creation of four unified strategic commands to replace four military districts as part of Russia's military reform has been completed ahead of schedule, Defense Minster Anatoly Serdyukov said on Friday.
Merkel welcomes Medvedev's decision to attend NATO summit RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2010 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has welcomed Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's decision to participate in the forthcoming NATO summit in Lisbon.
Russian, Kazakh pilots to hone live-firing skills prior to CSTO drills RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2010 -- Russian and Kazakh combat pilots will take part on Friday in live-firing exercises in preparation for the upcoming large-scale exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Russia to produce 150 Bulava missiles before 2020 - expert RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2010 -- Russia will need to build more than 150 Bulava ballistic missiles in the next decade, an expert on the Russian arms industry said on Friday.
Russian spy to face trial in Poland RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2010 -- Poland will begin on Friday a trial of a Russian citizen who was arrested last year on espionage charges, a Warsaw district court official said.
Moscow City Duma Confirms Putin's Aide As New Mayor RFE/RL 21 Oct 2010 -- The Moscow City Duma voted overwhelming to approve the appointment of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's chief of staff as the new mayor of Moscow.
Sobyanin sworn in as Moscow mayor, outlines plans for city RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2010 -- Sergei Sobyanin, former chief of staff to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, was sworn in on Thursday as Moscow mayor and outlined his plans for the Russian capital.
No secret arrangements between Russia, U.S. over arms cuts - Lavrov RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2010 -- Russia and the United States do not have any secret arrangements concerning the arms reduction treaty, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday.
Nominee For Moscow Mayor Set To Impose Kremlin Control RFE/RL 20 Oct 2010 -- Moscow's city legislature is set to easily confirm a new mayor who's expected to deliver control of the city to the Kremlin, following the sacking of the longtime mayor last month.
Medvedev Brings A Strong Hand To Gas Negotiations With Turkmenistan RFE/RL 20 Oct 2010 -- Not so long ago Russia, or rather the state-owned gas company Gazprom, was willing to buy as much Turkmen gas as it could, and was willing to pay top dollar for it.
Indonesia set to continue buying arms from Russia RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2010 -- Indonesia will continue its military-technical cooperation with Russia, the country's defense minister said on Wednesday.
Russia, Ukraine to regulate size of the Black Sea Fleet RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2010 -- Moscow and Kiev will soon sign an agreement regulating the upcoming overhaul of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, the Russian defense minister said on Wednesday.
Medvedev to attend NATO summit in Lisbon RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said he would attend the NATO summit in Lisbon on November 20.
Russian, Italian deputy defense ministers discuss military-technical cooperation in Moscow RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2010 -- Russian First Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Popovkin and Italian Deputy Defense Minister on military technical cooperation Guido Crosetto are discussing on Tuesday in Moscow defense and military technical cooperation issues.
Medvedev Cautious, But Open For Talks On European Missile Shield RFE/RL 19 Oct 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said he will attend a NATO summit next month in Lisbon, but wants more details on an offer to cooperate with the alliance on an antimissile shield.
Russia's Pacific Fleet ready to receive Borey class submarines RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2010 -- A Pacific Fleet's naval base in Vilyuchinsk on the Kamchatka Peninsula is fully prepared to host Russia's new Borey class strategic nuclear-powered submarines, a Russian military analyst said on Tuesday.
Russian General Staff chief starts visit to Serbia RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2010 -- The chief of the Russian General Staff, Army Gen. Nikolai Makarov, is starting a two-day visit to Serbia on Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
The agony of choice: Russia looking for best amphibious assault ship RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2010 -- General Nikolai Makarov, head of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, said France, Spain, the Netherlands and Russia itself will bid in a tender for the best amphibious assault ship, due to be adopted by the Russian Navy.
Russia hopes NATO summit clarifies European missile defense plan - envoy RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2010 -- Moscow hopes the Russian-NATO Council summit due to be held in November in Lisbon will make clear the situation with the European missile defense plan, Russia's envoy to the military alliance said on Monday.
Opposition Legislators Say Russia's Parliament Is No Parliament RFE/RL 18 Oct 2010 -- In the 1990s, Russia's parliament was known for fistfights and other raucous scenes. But no longer. Last May, Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, became better known for a new practice caught on video and broadcast on Russian television news: staffers of the majority United Russia party running from desk to desk in an almost empty chamber, pushing voting buttons.
Russia plans to create military police by 2012 - Defense Ministry RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2010 -- Russia will finalize setting up its military police force by 2012, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Russia ready to boost ties with Iraq RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2010 -- Russia is ready to strengthen cooperation with Iraq, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday.
Russian-Indian joint drills enter active anti-terrorism stage RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2010 -- Russian troops started on Sunday an active phase of anti-terrorist drills on Indian territory as part of joint Russian-Indian exercises, the Russian Defense ministry said.
Russian warship to visit port of Djibouti RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2010 -- The Russian destroyer RFS Admiral Levchenko will visit the port of Djibouti in the Horn of Africa on October 17-19 as part of its current anti-piracy mission off the Somali coast, a Russian Navy spokesman said.
Russian-Indian joint antiterrorism exercise begin in India RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2010 -- Russian and Indian joint antiterrorism drills begin on Indian territory, Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
U.S. 'confident' in Russia over its nuclear cooperation with Venezuela RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2010 -- The United States will "watch closely" cooperation between Russia and Venezuela in the nuclear sphere, but has confidence in Russia regarding the observance of international nuclear non-proliferation obligations, State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said.
Russia, U.S. propose UN General Assembly resolution on arms cuts RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2010 -- Russia and the United States have submitted to the UN General Assembly a draft resolution on strategic arms reduction based on the new Russian-U.S. arms cuts treaty.
Russian government approves nuclear cooperation deal with Japan RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2010 -- The Russian government has approved an agreement with Japan on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, according to a statement published on the government's website on Friday.
India, Russia begin joint antiterrorism drills on Friday RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2010 -- Russian and Indian joint antiterrorism exercises begin on Indian territory on Friday and will last through October 24.
Russia may sell S-300 missiles to Venezuela, instead of Iran - analyst RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2010 -- Russia's S-300 air defense systems, which Moscow refused to deliver to Iran following a new round of UN sanctions against the Islamic Republic, could be sold to Venezuela instead, a Russian arms trade expert said on Friday.
In Ethnically Diverse Russia, 2010 Census Presents Logistical, Political Headaches RFE/RL 14 Oct 2010 -- As Russia kicks off its first nationwide census in eight years, a quick conversation with Shamkhaldibir Isayev is all it takes to demonstrate the logistical challenges ahead.
Next Bulava missile test postponed until later this year RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2010 -- Russia will not carry out the next test launch of its troubled Bulava ballistic missile in late October, as was previously planned, the chief of Russia's Armed Forces General Staff said on Thursday.
Russia to deploy Iskander missiles in all military districts RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2010 -- The Russian military plans to deploy Iskander-M tactical missiles in all four of its future military districts, the chief of Russia's Armed Forces General Staff said on Thursday.
Russia could buy helicopter carriers by yearend - military chief RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2010 -- Russia could sign a contract on the purchase of multipurpose helicopter carriers by the end of 2010, the chief of Russia's Armed Forces General Staff said on Thursday.
Russia, Georgia Resume Security Talks, Clash Over Visas RFE/RL 14 Oct 2010 -- Russia and Georgia have resumed internationally mediated talks in Geneva aimed at preventing another flare-up of violence following their brief war in August 2008.
Russia, India to hold joint antiterrorism drills RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2010 -- Russia and India will conduct joint antiterrorism exercises on Indian territory on October 15-24, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Russia remains leader in arms deliveries to India RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2010 -- A Russian think tank put Russia in the first place on the list of major arms suppliers to India in 2002-2009.
Commentary: Medvedev Pulls Investigations Committee Close RFE/RL 12 Oct 2010 -- The politics of Russian law enforcement may at times seem faintly surreal, more about reorganizations and rebranding than about meaningful progress. However, they do offer insight into the concerns of the senior leadership. The transfer of the powerful Investigations Committee from the Prosecutor-General's Office to direct subordination by the president is just such an indication.
Dodging the Draft: A battle for Russia’s youth RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2010
Moscow says will work with London on Litvinenko, within Russian law RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2010 -- Moscow is ready to cooperate with London over the controversial case of the death of Alexander Litvinenko, but will continue to adhere to Russian law, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
Israeli firm sells UAV assembly components to Russia RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2010 -- Israel Aerospace Industries said on Wednesday it has signed a contract with the Russian defense firm Oboronprom on the delivery of assembly components and servicing for aerial drones.
In the presence of the Minister of Industry of Russia Israel Aerospace Industries' CEO and the Director-General of Russia’s Oboronprom Corporation have signed an agreement for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Israel Aerospace Industries 13 Oct 2010 -- n the presence of the Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia, Mr. Viktor Khristenko, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) CEO, Mr. Itzhak Nissan, and the Director-General of the Oboronprom Russian Industrial Corporation, Mr. Andrey Reus, signed an agreement yesterday afternoon, 12 October 2010, to sell UAV assembly elements and services to Oboronprom.
Kaliningrad shipyard to build three frigates for Russian Navy RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2010 -- The first three frigates for Russia's Black Sea Fleet will be built at the Yantar Shipyard in the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad, a shipyard spokesman said on Tuesday.
Russia reveals detailed data on defense spending until 2013 RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2010 -- Russia has made public for the first time in many years a detailed account of its defense spending until 2013, the Vedomosti daily said on Tuesday.
Defiant ex-Moscow mayor plans to stay in politics RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2010 -- Sacked Moscow mayor Yury Luzhkov said on Monday he would not quit politics and claimed that a number of political forces in the country had expressed readiness to cooperate with him.
Russia steps up fight against cyberterrorism RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2010 -- The National Anti-Terror Committee (NAK) is stepping up measures against information technology crimes, NAK said on Tuesday.
Russia loses money, reputation over S-300 sale ban - expert RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2010 -- By banning the sale of S-300 air defense missile systems to Tehran, Moscow will lose not only money, but face, a representative of Russia’s military-industrial complex said on Tuesday.
Investigative Journalists Dissect KGB’s Enduring Legacy RFE/RL 12 Oct 2010 -- Few Russian journalists have followed the country's security services as closely as Moscow-based investigative reporters Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan. In their new book, "The New Nobility: The Restoration Of Russia's Security State And The Enduring Legacy Of The KGB," Soldatov and Borogan chronicle the resurgence of the Federal Security Service (FSB) during the presidency of Vladimir Putin. RFE/RL correspondent Nikola Krastev caught up with Soldatov and Borogan in New York, where they discussed their book.
Observers Say Falsifications Mar Pro-Kremlin Party's Elections Sweep RFE/RL 11 Oct 2010 -- Leaders of Russia's main pro-Kremlin party say their overwhelming victory in local elections across the country shows Russians support the authorities. But observers say the results are unsurprising because the vote was fixed.
Russian Air Force to receive first Su-35 by yearend - Sukhoi RIA Novosti 11 Oct 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will receive its first Su-35 fighter plane by the end of the year, Russia's Sukhoi Aircraft Design Bureau said on Monday.
India chooses Russian prototype for its fifth generation aircraft RIA Novosti 11 Oct 2010 -- The joint development of a fifth generation fighter aircraft has moved to the fore of Russian-Indian cooperation. The issue was discussed during Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov's recent visit to India. But an important question remains: Which fifth generation fighter are we taking about? The first prototype of the T-50 aircraft built under the PAK FA project is already flying in Russia.
MP urges Russia to deliver S-300 systems to Iran as already agreed IRNA 10 Oct 2010 -- Senior member of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) said Sunday that Russia should reconsider its behavior and deliver the S-300 systems to Iran based on an agreement balready reached etween the two countries.
Russian destroyer escorts new commercial convoy off African coast RIA Novosti 09 Oct 2010 -- The Russian destroyer RFS Admiral Levchenko started on Friday escorting a convoy of nine civilian ships through the pirate-infested waters off the Somali coast, a Russian Defense Ministry's spokesman said.
Moscow security meeting to focus on closer NATO-Russia ties IRNA 08 Oct 2010 -- High-level decision-makers from the US, European Union and Russia are to discuss prospects for promoting closer ties between NATO and Russia during a Munich Security Conference offshoot meeting in Moscow, a German official said here Thursday evening.
Russia, Ukraine to set up uranium enrichment JV - Rosatom RIA Novosti 08 Oct 2010 -- Moscow and Kiev intend to establish a Russia-based joint venture on uranium enrichment, the head of the state nuclear corporation Rosatom said on Friday.
Next test launch of troubled Bulava missile due late October RIA Novosti 08 Oct 2010 -- The next test launch of Russia's troubled Bulava ballistic missile is preliminarily set for late October, a source in the test commission said Friday.
Russia, India create joint venture to produce transport aircraft RIA Novosti 08 Oct 2010 -- Russia and India have signed an agreement on the creation of a joint venture to develop and manufacture a multifunctional transport aircraft, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Russia's Bulava missile hits target in test RIA Novosti 07 Oct 2010 -- A test warhead from a Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile successfully hit its target on the Kura test range in Russia's Far East Kamchatka region, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Russian defense minister visits India RIA Novosti 07 Oct 2010 -- Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, on a two-day visit to India since Wednesday, will discuss bilateral military cooperation on Thursday, his spokeswoman said.
Russia to return $166.8 million prepayment to Iran for S-300 missile defense system RIA Novosti 07 Oct 2010 -- Russia owes Tehran only the prepayment of $166.8 million for S-300 air defense missile systems, Rostekhnologii head Sergei Chemezov said on Thursday.
Russia to Refund Iran for Canceled Missile Deal VOA 07 Oct 2010 -- Russian officials say the country plans to reimburse Iran, after Moscow canceled the sale of an air defense missile system to Tehran. The announcement comes as the Russian president is on a one-day state visit to Cyprus.
India set to buy around 300 5th generation fighters from Russia RIA Novosti 07 Oct 2010 -- India is planning to buy up to 300 co-produced fifth-generation fighters and 45 utility transports from Russia, the Indian defense minister said on Thursday.
Russia demands justice in alleged arms dealer's case RIA Novosti 06 Oct 2010 -- Russia called on Thai authorities to show an "unbiased approach" to the case of alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, whom the United States wants extradited and Moscow wants repatriated.
India, Russia to revive joint military drills IRNA 06 Oct 2010 -- India and Russia will revive the joint military exercise series that focuses on counter-terrorism training.
U.S. administration seeks soonest ratification of arms treaty with Russia RIA Novosti 06 Oct 2010 -- The U.S. administration has been pressing for the soonest ratification of a new strategic arms reduction deal with Russia, a U.S. assistant secretary of state said in her speech to the First Committee of the UN General Assembly.
Test launches of Russia's troubled Bulava missile to be held Thursday RIA Novosti 06 Oct 2010 -- Test launches of Russia's troubled Bulava ballistic missile will be held in the White Sea by the end of the week, a source in the administration of the northern Russian town of Severodvinsk said.
Iran says still discussing missile system deal with Russia RIA Novosti 06 Oct 2010 -- Tehran is still negotiating the purchase of S-300 air defense missile systems with Moscow, the Iranian defense minster said on Wednesday.
Thai court rejects second U.S. extradition request for Bout RIA Novosti 05 Oct 2010 -- A Thai court rejected on Tuesday the second U.S. request for the extradition of alleged Russian arms dealer Victor Bout to the United States on charges of money laundering and wire-fraud.
Thai Court Clears Way to Extradite Alleged Arms Dealer to US VOA 05 Oct 2010 -- A court in Thailand has dismissed charges against an alleged arms dealer, clearing a legal technicality that was preventing the 43-year-old Russian citizen's extradition to the United States.
Three Questions: Prosecuting the "Merchant of Death" VOA 05 Oct 2010 -- Viktor Bout was reputed to be one of the biggest illegal arms dealers in history until he was arrested in a U.S.-led sting operation in 2008. The 43-year-old Russian national allegedly tried to sell missiles and other weapons to U.S. agents posing as members of Colombia's notoriously violent rebel group, FARC.
Russian Military Concerned With Evasion As Army Draft Begins RFE/RL 05 Oct 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry predicts that about half of the recruits for the fall recruitment into the military will evade the draft, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.
Russia's Sukhoi begins Su-33 Flanker-D trials RIA Novosti 05 Oct 2010 -- Russia's Sukhoi aircraft holding revealed on Tuesday it has begun ground and flight trials of the modernized fourth generation Su-33 naval fighter.
New missile shield proposals to be presented to Russia in Nov. - NATO RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2010 -- New proposals on a missile defense plan for Europe will be presented to Moscow at a Russia-NATO Council summit in November, the alliance's spokesman said on Monday.
Luzhkov to form own political movement RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2010 -- Former Moscow mayor Yury Luzhkov, sacked by President Dmitry Medvedev last week, is to form his own political movement, he said in an interview.
Ousted Moscow mayor explains why he won't appeal dismissal RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2010 -- Ex-Moscow mayor Yury Luzhkov has named the reason why he will not appeal his dismissal in the Russian Supreme Court.
Russian army to go Wi-Fi RIA Novosti 02 Oct 2010 -- A wireless network based on the Wi-Fi and WiMAX technologies will soon appear within the Russian Army, Chief-of-Staff Lt. General Sergei Skokov said on Saturday.
Russia increases combat capabilities in Arctic RIA Novosti 02 Oct 2010 -- Russia is currently increasing its combat potential in the Arctic with new ships and additional station sites, Navy Commander Adm. Vladimir Vysotsky said on Saturday.
Medvedev, Obama discuss new START ratification RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev and his US counterpart Barack Obama discussed the process of ratifying the new arms reduction treaty.
Clinton urges Senate to ratify treaty after mid-term elections RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2010 -- US Secretary of State Clinton urged the Senate to ratify a new arms treaty with Russia after the November 2 elections.
Russia's nuclear subs to continue Arctic navigation RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2010 -- Russia's nuclear-power submarines will continue under-ice navigation in the Arctic.
Medvedev demands more domestic telecoms equipment for army RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev called for domestic production of telecomm equipment for the security forces stepped up.
Medvedev urges creation of mobile comm for special services RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2010 -- President Medvedev set Russia's security agencies the task of creating a reliable modern confidential mobile comm system.
Russia to hand over Nerpa nuclear sub to India in March 2011 RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2010 -- Russia will transfer the K-152 Nerpa attack submarine to India on a 10-year lease in March 2011.
New Glonass-K satellite to be launched in December RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2010 -- The first launch of the new generation Glonass-K navigation satellite from Russia's Plesetsk space center will take place in December.
Russian icebreaker to depart for Arctic Saturday RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2010 -- Russia's nuclear-powered icebreaker Rossiya will set off on an Arctic expedition from the northern port of Murmansk on Saturday.

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