January 2011 - Russia Special Weapons News

Munich conference to discuss Russia-NATO missile defense network RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2011 -- The creation of a joint Russia-NATO missile defense network will be a key issue of upcoming global security conference.
Russian government plans to revamp defense industry RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2011 -- Russian PM Putin said the government was planning to adopt a new program on the modernization of the country's defense industry.
Russian Navy to receive new nuclear attack submarine by yearend RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2011 -- The Russian Navy will receive a new Graney class nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine by the end of 2011.
Medvedev makes traffic police chief responsible for transport security RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has appointed Russia's road police chief as deputy interior minister responsible for transport security.
President Medvedev appoints new UAC head RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has appointed General Director of the Sukhoi and MiG aircraft companies Mikhail Pogosyan as head of the United Aircraft Corporation.
Ukraine to boost military cooperation with Russia in 2011 RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2011 -- Ukraine plans to expand its cooperation with Russia in the military sphere, Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Hryhoriy Pedchenko said on Saturday.
Moscow airport attack targeted foreigners - investigators RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2011 -- The deadly terrorist blast at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport on January 24 was carried out by a resident of the Russia’s North Caucasus region and was aimed primarily at foreigners, investigators said on Saturday.
Russia Identifies Bomber as 20-Year-old Caucasus man VOA 29 Jan 2011 -- Russian investigators say the suicide bomber who killed 35 people at Moscow's busiest airport was a 20-year-old man from the volatile southern Caucasus region.
Russia says too early to talk tactical nuclear weapons with United States RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2011 -- It is too early to discuss limiting tactical nuclear weapons (TNW) with the United States, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.
Russia to offer fifth-generation prototype fighter to Brazil? RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2011 -- The global arms trade runs to billions of dollars, but few such deals attract as much media attention as Brazil's recent tender, for the purchase of 36 combat aircraft which includes an agreement on production of another 84 planes under license.
Reports on Moscow blast suspect false - police source RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2011 -- Reports that a resident of Russia's southern Stavropol region was responsible for the deadly January 24 blast at a Moscow airport are false, a police source told RIA Novosti on Friday.
Russia-U.S. arms reduction treaty could enter into force in February RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2011 -- The Russian-U.S. strategic arms reduction treaty could enter into force in early February, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday after signing off on the new START treaty ratification documents.
Russia considers total screening on transport network RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered ministers to prepare changes to the transport security system that may include total screening of passengers and their baggage, the Kremlin press service said on Thursday.
Moscow's airport suicide bomber hesitated for 15 min - investigator RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2011 -- The suicide bomber who detonated an explosive device on Monday at Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport was hanging around the arrival zone for about 15 minutes before blowing himself up, an investigations source said on Thursday.
Police 'identify' first suspect in airport bombing - paper RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2011 -- Police have identified the first suspect behind the deadly terrorist attack on Moscow's Domodedovo Airport as a Russian resident of the southern Stavropol region, a police source close to the investigation told the Kommersant daily.
Russia's Angara booster rocket to be 'ready for tests' in 2012 RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2011 -- Russia's new generation Angara booster rocket will be ready for a test launch by 2012, the country's space force commander said on Thursday.
Russia insists on equal part in European missile defense RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2011 -- Russian experts must be involved in the development of the European missile defense network on a permanent and equal basis, the chief of the Russian General Staff said.
Russia-NATO Council approves 2011 military cooperation plan RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2011 -- The Russia-NATO Council has approved a 2011 military cooperation working plan, the military alliance said on Thursday.
Strategic Missile Forces upgrade command and control systems RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2011 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) are introducing fourth generation automated control systems with triple-redundant communication links, the service's head Lt Gen. Sergey Karakayev said on Thursday.
Russian president calls for further arms reductions RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said he was ready to sign a law on the ratification of the new START treaty and urged the United States to continue joint efforts aimed at further strategic arms reduction.
Ban welcomes Russia’s approval of nuclear arms reduction pact UN News Centre 26 Jan 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed today’s adoption by the Russian parliament of the law on ratification of the nuclear arms reduction treaty that signed last year with the United States, thereby enabling the pact to enter into force.
Putin vows not to hold talks with terrorists RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2011 -- Russia will not hold any talks with terrorists, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack in Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport.
Russia should adopt Israeli counter-terrorism methods - senators RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2011 -- The Russian security services should adopt the Israeli experience in the fight against terrorism and preventing terrorist attacks, the head of the Federation Council's foreign relations committee said on Wednesday.
Medvedev sacks transport security chief over Moscow blast RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday sacked a federal transportation security chief in the wake of a terrorist attack on Moscow's Domodedovo airport.
Moscow police deputy head fired after terror attack RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has dismissed the deputy head of Moscow's police after a deadly terrorist attack at Russia's biggest airport was blamed on poor security, the Kremlin said on its website on Wednesday.
Russian parliament's upper house ratifies U.S.-Russia arms cuts deal RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2011 -- The upper house of the Russian parliament, the Federation Council, ratified on Wednesday a new strategic arms reduction treaty between Russia and the United States.
Medvedev Blames Security Lapse For Deadly Airport Attack RFE/RL 25 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has vowed to punish those behind a devastating bombing attack at Moscow's busiest airport, as Muscovites reeled from the carnage that killed 35 people and wounded more than 150 others.
Interior Ministry responsible for airport security - watchdog RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- The Interior Ministry, not airport security, is responsible for checking passengers at the entrances to airports, the deputy head of Russia's transport watchdog, Rostransnadzor, said on Tuesday.
Chaos overshadowed security at Domodedovo - Medvedev RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev blamed major security violations for the deadly blast at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport that killed at least 35 and injured up to 180.
Medvedev orders enhanced transport security checks after blast RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday instructed the government to implement thorough checks of passengers at major transportation facilities in the wake of a bomb attack at Moscow's Domodedovo airport that killed 35.
Medvedev demands prosecution of officials responsible for security at Domodedovo RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday demanded Interior Ministry and Federal Security Service (FSB) officials responsible for security at Domodedovo International Airport be punished.
Control system at Domodedovo Airport inadequate - Russian investigators RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- The control system at the entrance of Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport was inadequate, Russia's Investigative Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin said on Tuesday.
Domodedovo security, police to be investigated after blast RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Police officers and security staff on duty at the Moscow airport hit by a deadly suicide bombing on Monday will be investigated for possible negligence, a law enforcement source said on Tuesday.
Two terrorists involved in Domodedovo blast, both killed - source RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Two terrorists were involved in a suicide bomb attack at Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport that killed 35 and injured up to 180 on Monday, a law enforcement source said.
Terrorists exploit security loophole in deadly Moscow airport blast RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Terrorists have attacked Moscow's Domodedovo airport, staging the attack where it is most vulnerable, in the open-access international arrivals lounge. Anyone can just walk in, and that's precisely what the terrorists did, exploding the device among the crowd of people who had come to welcome their loved ones home.
Medvedev, Putin Vow Revenge for Moscow Airport Bombing VOA 25 Jan 2011 -- Russian leaders on Tuesday vowed to avenge the suicide bombing at Moscow's biggest airport that killed 35 people and injured at least 110 others.
Russia, France sign warship agreement RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Moscow and Paris on Tuesday signed an agreement to jointly build Mistral-class helicopter carriers for the Russian Navy.
Russia to launch new batch of Glonass satellites by June RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Russia will launch another three Glonass-M satellites on board a Proton heavy carrier rocket later this year to complete the orbiting Glonass grouping, the head of Russia's space agency Roscosmos said Tuesday.
Russian space programs underfunded - scientist RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Russia is not in a position to carry out global space programs single-handedly and should team up with India and Kazakhstan, veteran rocket scientist Boris Chertok said on Tuesday.
Russia plans to build carrier rocket for Mars missions RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Russia's Khrunichev research center plans to develop a new super-heavy carrier rocket that will be used to launch piloted spacecraft to Mars.
Russian State Duma ratifies new START treaty RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, ratified on Tuesday a new strategic arms reduction agreement with the United States.
Russia may withdraw from new arms cuts pact any time - senior lawmaker RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- Russia may withdraw from the strategic arms reductions treaty with the United States at any time if strategic weapons that appear in the future do not fall under the agreement, a senior Russian lawmaker said on Tuesday.
Obama hails new START ratification by Russian lower house RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- U.S. President Barak Obama praised the ratification of the new strategic arms reduction treaty by the lower house of the Russian parliament during a phone conversation with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday.
Russian Duma Approves New START With US VOA 25 Jan 2011 -- Russia's State Duma has ratified a landmark nuclear arms pact with the United States, sending the treaty to the upper house of parliament for final approval.
United Nations condemns deadly bomb attack at Moscow airport UN News Centre 24 Jan 2011 -- The United Nations today strongly condemned the terrorist attack that killed dozens and injured more than 100 people at Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport, and pledged to fight all forms of terrorism.
Dozens Dead After Suicide Bomb Rips Moscow Airport VOA 24 Jan 2011 -- An explosion ripped through the international section of Moscow's busiest airport, killing 35 people and wounding 168, officials said.
Georgia worried by French warship sale to Russia RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2011 -- Georgia is concerned by France's decision to sell Mistral-class assault helicopter carriers to Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said on Monday.
Russia to decide on missile deployment if no deal with NATO RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2011 -- Russia is expecting a reply from NATO to its proposals on building a European missile defense system, and will have to deploy a nuclear missile grouping if no agreement is reached, President Dmitry Medvedev said Monday.
At Least 35 Killed In Suspected Suicide Bombing At Moscow Airport RFE/RL 24 Jan 2011 -- At least 35 people were killed and 130 injured today by an explosion at the country's busiest airport -- a blast that investigators say was caused by a terrorist bomber.
Moscow reels as terrorism returns to capital RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2011 -- Moscow saw its second suicide attack in less than 12 months on Monday as a terrorist assault on the Russian capital’s busiest airport left over 30 dead, officials said.
Moscow airport suicide attack - over 30 dead RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2011 -- A suicide attack on Moscow’s Domodedovo international airport killed more than 30 people and injured scores on Monday, officials said.
Medvedev orders to step up security after deadly blast at Moscow airport RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered on Monday that security be increased at all of the country's airports and transportation hubs after a suicide bombing killed at least 31 people at Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport.
Explosion Kills Dozens in Moscow Airport VOA 24 Jan 2011 -- An explosion has ripped through the international section of Moscow's busiest airport, killing 31 people and wounding about 130, Health Ministry officials said.
Federation Council advised to ratify new START Wednesday RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2011 -- The foreign relations and defense committees of Russia's upper house of parliament recommended the chamber to approve the new arms reduction pact with the United States on Wednesday, the head of the committee said.
Analyst: Russian defense ministry and military industry part ways RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2011 -- Russia and France have announced a deal to buy the French Mistral-class helicopter carrier. Is this a sign of a new path of the Russian armed forces? What does the rearmament concept look like? Chief editor of RussiaProfile.org Andrei Zolotov, Jr. talks to Alexander Golts, a prominent Russian military analyst and the deputy editor-in-chief of the news website ej.ru.
Japanese FM hopes to tone down Russia's stance on disputed islands RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2011 -- Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara plans to pay a visit to Moscow in February hoping to tone down Russia's stance on the disputed South Kuril Islands, Japan's Kyodo news agency said.
Russian military denies rumors of Air Force chief resignation RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2011 -- The Russian Air Force has dismissed media rumors about an imminent resignation of its commander-in-chief, Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin.
Russian missiles must penetrate any defenses — parliament RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2011 -- Russia must quickly modernize its nuclear deterrent focusing on the deployment of ballistic missiles capable of penetrating the most sophisticated missile defenses, a draft supplementary statement to the new START treaty ratification document says.
Relations Between Washington and Moscow on the Mend VOA 21 Jan 2011 -- Most experts agree that relations between the United States and Moscow are better now than they've been for several years.
Russia puts meteorological satellite into orbit RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2011 -- The Zenit-3SB rocket, launched on Thursday from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, delivered the Elektro-L 1 meteorological satellite into orbit.
More Nuke Treaties Remain on Agenda AFPS 20 Jan 2011 -- Senior State Dept. official: With one major arms reduction treaty nearly to the enforcement stage, more work lies ahead to advance the nation's nuclear security.
Russian parliament committee recommends ratifying New Start RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Foreign relations committee of lower house of Russian parliament recommended that lawmakers approve New START.
NATO Sees Russia as Missile Defense Partner AFPS 20 Jan 2011 -- NATO SG Fogh Rasmussen: Looking forward to moving ahead during the first half of 2011 on missile defense cooperation with Russia.
Russia launches meteorological satellite RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Russia launched a Zenit-3SB rocket carrying a meteorological satellite from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, Russia's space agency.
Tough Talks Ahead Over Russian, U.S. Smallpox Samples RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- Smallpox, or variola, is estimated to have killed hundreds of millions of people over thousands of years.
Russia, Belarus to sign nuclear power plant deal in 1st quarter RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Russia and Belarus will sign a long-discussed agreement to build a nuclear power plant in Belarus in the first quarter of 2011.
Russia To Help Belarus Build Nuclear Power Plant RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- Russia said today it will provide a loan to Belarus to help the country build its first nuclear power plant.
Euro missile defense needs Russian and NATO systems RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2011 -- NATO's vision for European missile defense is two independent, but coordinated systems, the alliance's secretary general.
Lithuania seeks regional debate on French warship sales to Russia RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2011 -- Lithuania parliament speaker:Parliaments of North European and Baltic States should address the sale of French warships to Russia.
First Sukhoi Superjet 100 to be delivered to Armavia in February RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2011 -- The delivery of the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 to Armenian Armavia airlines is scheduled for next month.
'Gas-for-fleet' terms to be agreed within 2 months RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2011 -- The Russian and Ukrainian finance ministries will draw up a draft agreement within two months on the extension terms of the lease of the Sevastopol port to Russia.
Medvedev urges swift ratification of new START treaty RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Medvedev called on the country's parliament to swiftly ratify the new nuclear arms reduction treaty with the US.
Kazakhstan ratifies space cooperation agreement with Russia RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- Kazakh President Nazarbayev has signed into law the ratification of a Russian-Kazakh space cooperation agreement.
Russia ready to build nuclear plant in Jordan - presidential aide RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- Russia is interested in helping Jordan build its first nuclear power plant.
Russia's Superjet may get EASA certificate in mid-2011 RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- Russia plans to receive a European Aviation Safety Agency certificate for Sukhoi Superjet-100 medium-haul airliners in mid-2010.
Mexico's Interjet signs $650 mln deal for Russia's Superjet planes RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- Mexico's second largest airline, Interjet, signed on Monday a $650 million deal with Superjet International.
Moscow court to consider ex-intelligence officer Kvachkov's appeal RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- The Moscow City Court will consider an appeal against the arrest of ex-intelligence officer Vladimir Kvachkov.
Freed Opposition Politician: Russia is Becoming Belarus-style Dictatorship RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- A freed opposition politician is accusing Russian authorities of using dictatorial tactics against opposition figures.
Russian opposition figures not deterred by jail terms RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- The Russian opposition leaders Boris Nemtsov and Eduard Limonov: Would continue spearheading protests in Moscow, two days after they were released from prison.
Russian court closes probe into last Tsar's murder RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- A criminal case into the deaths of Tsar Nicholas II and his family has been closed, the lawyer representing the Romanov family said.
Iran to end flights of old Tupolev aircraft in February RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2011 -- The Iranian authorities would ban flights of Russian-made Tu-154 aircraft from February 20.
Russian opposition leader Nemtsov released from jail RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2011 -- Russian political opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was arrested on New Year's Eve, was released on Saturday.
Duma Sends 'New Start' To Third Reading RFE/RL 14 Jan 2011 -- Deputies in the lower house of the Russian legislature, the Duma, have approved the second reading of a ratification bill for the so-called New START.
Duma sets terms on Russia-U.S. arms deal ratification RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2011 -- The lower house of the Russian parliament approved amendments to a bill on the ratification of a arms reduction deal with the US.
Russian parliament approves New START on 2nd reading RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2011 -- The State Duma, the lower house of Russia's parliament, voted for ratification of a new strategic arms reduction deal with the US.
British treatment of alleged Russian spy 'unacceptable' RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2011 -- The Russian foreign ministry criticized Britain's treatment of alleged Russian spy Katia (Yekaterina) Zatuliveter.
Russian soldier, mom detained under suspicion of spying for Georgia RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2011 -- Russia's Federal Security Service has arrested a Russian serviceman and his mother on accusations of spying.
Russia's Lavrov says no swap deals with U.S. on alleged arms dealer Bout RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2011 -- Russia is not discussing with the United States any possible swap deals concerning the alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, extradited to the United States from Thailand late last year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday.
Russia's Foreign Minister Praises Better Relations With West RFE/RL 13 Jan 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has praised the emergence of what he calls an increasingly democratic and stable world order, saying less confrontation and more cooperation had created a "new paradigm" in international relations.
Britain to review alleged Russian 'spy' case in October RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2011 -- Hearings in the case of alleged Russian spy Katia (Yekaterina) Zatuliveter, detained in Britain in late 2010, is set for October 18-21, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported from London on Thursday.
European missile shield should stipulate joint decision making - Russian NATO envoy RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2011 -- The creation of a European missile shield should stipulate joint decision making, while a simple sharing of defense information among the project participants would only restrict Russia's nuclear potential, the Russian envoy to NATO said in an interview with the Izvestia daily.
Duma committee recommends Russia-U.S. arms deal ratification RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2011 -- The foreign relations committee of the lower house of the Russian parliament on Wednesday recommended that a new arms reduction deal with the United States be approved in its second reading, committee head Konstantin Kosachyov said.
Russia lifts ban on Tu-95 bomber flights RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2011 -- The Russian Air Force has lifted a ban on the flights of Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers imposed after an An-22 Cock transport plane was destroyed in a crash last December.
Civilian nuclear breakthrough for U.S.-Russian reset project RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2011 -- The U.S.-Russian Agreement for Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, also known as the U.S.-Russia 123 Agreement, signed for 30 years, came into force without any protest from the U.S. Congress on January 11.
Viktor Bout's wife to seek his release on bail RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2011 -- The wife of the alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, extradited to the United States from Thailand late last year, said on Monday she would petition to the U.S. Federal Court for his release on bail.
Russian firm builds another aerostat system for China RIA Novosti 09 Jan 2011 -- Russia's Augur-RosAeroSystems will finish in 2011 the construction of a third large-size tethered aerostat under a contract with a Chinese firm, the company's president said.
Senior Russian MP: New Start better for Russia than US RIA Novosti 07 Jan 2011 -- The New Start agreement with the US on strategic nuclear arms cuts favors Russia more than START 1.
Russian parliament drafts five amendments to new arms pact RIA Novosti 06 Jan 2011 -- The lower house of the Russian parliament has prepared five amendments and two draft statements on arms treaty with the US.
U.S. Cables Say Gazprom Plagued By Corruption, Poor Management RFE/RL 06 Jan 2011 -- Purported U.S. diplomatic cables describe Russian energy monopoly Gazprom as "inefficient, politically driven, and corrupt."
Russia warns U.S. to cool off over opposition leader jailing RIA Novosti 06 Jan 2011 -- The U.S. senators' statement condemning the jailing of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov is "inappropriate".
U.S. senators blast Russia for opposition leader Nemtsov's jail term RIA Novosti 06 Jan 2011 -- US senators McCain and Lieberman released a statement lambasting Russia over the jailing of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.
Russian President Ratifies Uranium Deal With Mongolia RFE/RL 06 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Medvedev has signed a law on forming a joint venture with Mongolia to develop a large uranium deposit.
Russia ratifies uranium agreement with Mongolia RIA Novosti 06 Jan 2011 -- Russia has ratified an agreement with Mongolia to set up a joint uranium mining company, Dordon Uran, the Kremlin said.
Medvedev does not rule out to raise issue of Tu-154 jets further use RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Medvedev does not rule out that an issue of further exploitation of Tu-154 planes will be raised.
Top Russian deputy calls on US to respect Russian court rulings RIA Novosti 04 Jan 2011 -- Deputy head of the Russian lower house's international committee called on the United States to respect Russia's rulings.
Extradited Russian 'arms dealer' Bout says U.S. court trial to be 'biased' RIA Novosti 02 Jan 2011 -- Alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, recently extradited to the United States from Thailand, said on Sunday he did not believe in an unbiased court trial in the U.S.
Accused Russian Arms Trafficker Says He Rejected US Plea Bargain VOA 02 Jan 2011 -- An accused Russian arms dealer, held in the United States as one of the world's most prolific arms traffickers, says he has rejected a U.S. plea bargain deal that would have compelled him to reveal his connections in Russia and other countries.
Russian Air Force to receive Ka-52 helicopters RIA Novosti 02 Jan 2011 -- The Russia's Defense Ministry plans to start procuring Ka-52 Alligator helicopters for the national Air Force in 2011, ministry's official spokesman Col. Vladimir Drik said on Sunday.
Russia's transport watchdog urges airlines to ditch Tu-154B passenger jets RIA Novosti 02 Jan 2011 -- Russia's Federal Transport Overseeing Service, Rostransnadzor, on Sunday recommended that air carriers put Tu-154B passenger jet out of service until the causes of the explosion onboard of the aircraft of the same type which occurred in Siberia January 1 are not established.
Russian Air Force to receive up to 100 Sukhoi fighter jets by 2015 RIA Novosti 02 Jan 2011 -- The Russian Air Force will receive up to 100 Sukhoi fighter jets by 2015, the Defense Ministry spokesman said on Sunday.

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