May 2012 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia to Create Military Skolkovo RIA Novosti 31 May 2012 -- Russia wants to set up a military innovation hub in Moscow Region similar to the country's ambitious hi-tech development project at Skolkovo, Izvestia daily reported on Thursday.
Russia to Buy 60 An-70 Propfans RIA Novosti 31 May 2012 -- Russia's Military Transport Aviation (VTA) is to receive 60 Antonov An-70 propfan tactical transport aircraft by 2020, the service's commander Lt. Gen. Viktor Kachalkin said on Thursday.
Russian Colonel Sentenced For Selling 'Secret' Maps To U.S. RFE/RL 31 May 2012 -- Moscow City Court has sentenced a former Russian army colonel to 12 years in jail for selling what's described as "secret" maps to a U.S. agent.
Russian Officer Gets 12 Years in Map Spy Case RIA Novosti 31 May 2012 -- The Moscow City Court sentenced reserve Colonel Vladimir Lazar to 12 years in strict regime prison and loss of rank for spying for the United States, the Federal Security Service said on Thursday.
Russia, India Sign Multi-Role Transport Plane Deal RIA Novosti 30 May 2012 -- India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Transport Aircraft division have signed a contract to produce 205 multi-role transport aircraft (MTA), the Indo-Asian News Agency (IANS) has reported.
U.S. Ambassador 'Puzzled' by Russia Comment Reaction RIA Novosti 30 May 2012 -- U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul said on Wednesday he was surprised with Russia's official reaction to his statements at a meeting with Russian students last week.
Russia Floats Out New Corvette RIA Novosti 30 May 2012 -- St. Petersburg's Severnaya Verf shipyard floated out a new stealth corvette for the Russian Navy at an official ceremony on Wednesday.
Rogozin Seeks Streamlined Arms Purchases RIA Novosti 30 May 2012 -- Russia must make defense spending more efficient by streamlining its arms purchases process rather than by cuts in defense orders, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Wednesday.
Russia to Reopen Arctic Airbases RIA Novosti 30 May 2012 -- Selected air units of Russia's Western military district will start this year preparations to return to abandoned Arctic airfields, the commander of the district's aviation Maj. Gen. Igor Makushev said on Wednesday.
Moscow Refuses to Get Used to U.S. Envoy's 'Gaffes' RIA Novosti 30 May 2012 -- Moscow considers the 'blunt' statements by U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul to be totally unacceptable while his lack of professionalism could be detrimental to the reset of Russian-U.S. relations, a senior Russian diplomatic source said on Wednesday.
Moscow Tells U.S. Envoy to Tone it Down RIA Novosti 29 May 2012 -- MOSCOW, May 29 (RIA Novosti) - The U.S. ambassador to Russia should remain diplomatic in his public comments and not jeopardize his country's ties with Russia, a Russian presidential aide said on Tuesday.
Navy Rescue Vessel To Get Two Mini-subs RIA Novosti 29 May 2012 -- A Russian Navy search and rescue vessel will be equipped with two unique deepwater submersibles, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.
Russia to Strengthen Border Security RIA Novosti 28 May 2012 -- Russia will keep strengthening its border security, replacing outdated protective installations such as barbed wire fences with advanced surveillance and monitoring equipment, Vladimir Streltsov, a deputy head of Russia's Federal Security Service, said in an interview with government daily Rossiiskaya Gazeta.
Defense Ministry Confirms Trans-Baikal Ammunition Explosion RIA Novosti 28 May 2012 -- A spokesman for Russia's Eastern Military District has confirmed that there has been an ammunition explosion at the Tsugol range in the Trans-Baikal Region on Monday.
Borey Submarine Contract Signed - Shipbuilding Corp. RIA Novosti 28 May 2012 -- Russia's Defense Ministry and United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) have signed a contract for the delivery of five new Borey class (Project 955) strategic nuclear submarines, USC spokesman Alexei Kravchenko said on Monday.
Russia Blasts McFaul for Statements at Meeting with Students RIA Novosti 28 May 2012 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry on Monday criticized U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul for statements he made at a meeting with students of the Higher School of Economics in Moscow a few days earlier.
French Army Seeks Russian Mine Detectors RIA Novosti 28 May 2012 -- French Army experts have expressed interest in Russian improvised explosive device detection systems, following a recent visit to a Moscow Region training ground, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Sergei Vlasov said on Monday.
PM Medvedev to be Elected as United Russia Leader RIA Novosti 26 May 2012 -- Russia's ruling United Russia party will elect Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev as party leader at a party congress on Saturday.
Defense Ministry, Shipbuilders Fail to Agree Borey Sub Price RIA Novosti 25 May 2012 -- Russia's Defense Ministry and the United Shipbuilding Corporation failed again to agree final contract terms for delivery of the new Borey class (Project 955) strategic nuclear submarine on Friday, despite the intervention of President Vladimir Putin.
Russia, U.S., Norway to Hold Joint Naval Drills in August RIA Novosti 24 May 2012 -- Russia, the United States, and Norway will hold maritime interdiction operations and search and rescue maneuvers during joint naval drills in the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea in August, Russia's Northern Fleet said.
Russia In Deadlock With Azerbaijan On Radar Site RIA Novosti 24 May 2012 -- Russia's Defense Ministry is disappointed by the lack of progress in talks with Azerbaijan over extending the lease of the missile defense radar station in Azeri town of Gabala, a source in the ministry said on Thursday.
Defense Ministry Civilians to be Cut by Third RIA Novosti 24 May 2012 -- Russia's Defense Ministry plans to cut the number of its civilian personnel by a third, a ministry source said on Thursday.
Russia to Produce New Sets of Sniper Gear RIA Novosti 24 May 2012 -- Russia will soon start producing four new sets of sniper equipment, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Thursday.
Russian Stealth Frigate Tests New Missiles in Sea Trials RIA Novosti 24 May 2012 -- Russia's second Gepard class frigate has successfully test-fired missiles from the new Kalibr-NK missile system during the first stage of sea trials in the Black Sea, a spokesman for Russia's Southern military district said on Thursday.
Russia Turns on New Missile Warning Radar RIA Novosti 23 May 2012 -- Russia placed its new Voronezh-M long-range missile warning radar on duty in the Irkutsk region of Siberia on Wednesday, marking a major increase in its missile early warning system capability..
Russia Test Fires New Ballistic Missile RIA Novosti 23 May 2012 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces test-fired a new prototype ballistic missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Arkhangelsk Region on Wednesday, Defense Ministry spokesman Vadim Koval said, but did not name the new weapon.
Seven Injured as Russian Plane Crash Lands at Czech Airport RIA Novosti 23 May 2012 -- At least seven people were injured after a Russian military plane caught fire as it was landing at an airport east of Prague on Wednesday, an emergency official said.
Russia Has No Business in NATO Missile Defense – Polish MP RIA Novosti 22 May 2012 -- Poland has warned Moscow against interfering in NATO's plans concerning the deployment of a missile shield in Europe as Russia is not a member of the military alliance, a high-ranking Polish official said on Tuesday.
Russia to Get 30 Ansat Heli-Trainers by 2020 RIA Novosti 22 May 2012 -- The Russian Air Force will take delivery of at least thirty Ansat trainer helicopters by 2020, the service's spokesman Col. Vladimir Drik said on Tuesday.
Sechin Cannot But Have Role in Russia's Politics – Putin Spokesman RIA Novosti 22 May 2012 -- Igor Sechin, a close ally of Vladimir Putin who was one of the most influential members of his cabinet, will continue playing a role in policy-making, Putin’s spokesman said on Tuesday.
Moscow Reiterates Missile Defense Threats RIA Novosti 21 May 2012 -- Moscow recapitulated its position on European missile defense Monday, saying it will reserve the right to retaliate unless it receives legal guarantees that a NATO missile defense will not be directed at it.
NATO: Russia Must Revise Recognition of Abkhazia, S.Ossetia RIA Novosti 21 May 2012 -- NATO member states once again called on Russia on Monday to reverse Moscow's decision concerning the recognition of the former Georgian republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
U.S. Held 5 Inspections of Russia's Strategic Missile Forces - SMF Commander RIA Novosti 21 May 2012 -- U.S. military inspectors have conducted five inspections of Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) arsenal over the last six months as part of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START-3), SMF Commander Lt. Gen. Sergei Karakayev said on Monday.
Putin Maintains Control over Government (WRAP) RIA Novosti 21 May 2012 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin looks set to dominate the country’s new government after the appointment of loyalists to key cabinet posts on Monday, in a move that raises questions over the role of new Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.
Japanese Boost Nuclear Submarine Reactor Disposal RIA Novosti 21 May 2012 -- Seventy reactors from decommissioned nuclear submarines are scheduled for disposal in Russia's Far Eastern Primorye Territory by 2020, the regional Legislative Assembly has reported.
Russia Floats Out Large Landing Ship RIA Novosti 18 May 2012 -- The Yantar shipyard in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad floated out on Friday a new large landing ship for the Russian Navy.
Russian Paras Fire 'Green Beret' Weapons in U.S. RIA Novosti 18 May 2012 -- Russian paratroopers have started small arms firing exercises at Fort Carson, Colorado, prior to the first ever joint anti-terror exercises with the U.S. Special Forces in America, Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Alexander Kucherenko said on Friday.
Ammunition Depot Fire in Far East Injures One RIA Novosti 18 May 2012 -- One person has been injured in an ammunition depot fire in the Primorsk Territory, Russia's Emergencies Ministry said on Friday
Russian Convicted of Passing Military Secrets RIA Novosti 18 May 2012 -- Sverdlovsk regional court on Friday sentenced an employee at a Russian defense firm to eight years in prison for passing secrets on the latest Russian weapons to a foreign intelligence service, the press service of the court reported.
Russia to Sign Afghan Mi-17 Option by Year-End RIA Novosti 17 May 2012 -- A delivery schedule for an option order of Mil Mi-17 transport helicopters for the Afghanistan Armed Forces will be signed by Russia and the U.S. by the end of the year.
Russia: ‘No Plans’ to Close Kyrgyz Airbase RIA Novosti 17 May 2012 -- No decision has been made to withdraw the Russian airbase from the town of Kant, Kyrgyzstan.
Russian AF to Get First T-50 Fighters in 2013 RIA Novosti 17 May 2012 -- The Russian Air Force will receive the first batch of prototypes of its fifth-generation T-50 fighter for performance testing in 2013.
Russia to Field New Ground Attack Jet RIA Novosti 17 May 2012 -- The Russian Air Force will start receiving new ground attack aircraft based on the Sukhoi Su-25SM Frogfoot combat jets by 2020.
Russian Air Force Gets First Modernized An-124s RIA Novosti 17 May 2012 -- The Russian Air Force has received three modernized Antonov An-124-100 super-heavy transport aircraft as part of an update program for its transport fleet.
Mi-28NE Havoc Helicopter to be Displayed at Moscow Expo RIA Novosti 17 May 2012 -- The Mil Mi-28NE Havoc attack helicopter and 49 other military exhibits will be displayed by 14 Russian organizations at the 5th International Helicopter Industry Exhibition.
Russia May Fit Foreign Weapons on Export Helicopters RIA Novosti 17 May 2012 -- Russia may install foreign manufactured weapon systems on combat helicopters exported to other countries.
UAC to Launch Military Transport Division RIA Novosti 17 May 2012 -- Russia's United Aircraft Corporation plans to set up a standalone division to produce military transport aircraft.
Russian Helis Expects 45% Revenue Growth in 2012 RIA Novosti 17 May 2012 -- Russian Helicopters expects to produce over 300 aircraft this year and boost IFRS revenues by 45 per cent to 150 billion rubles ($5 billion).
Sukhoi Jet 'Went off' Flight Path Before Crashing RIA Novosti 17 May 2012 -- A senior Indonesian air traffic controller said the ill-fated Russian-made Sukhoi Superjet 100 that crashed last week had deviated from its planned flight path before disappearing from radar screens.
Superjet Recorder Deciphering Equipment to Arrive in Jakarta RIA Novosti 17 May 2012 -- Deciphering equipment for the voice recorder of a crashed Russian passenger jet will be delivered to Jakarta from Moscow.
Russian Official Hails Joint Antidrugs Operation In Afghanistan RFE/RL 16 May 2012 -- The head of Russia's Federal Service for Drugs Control says a joint antinarcotics operation in Afghanistan had "a phenomenal result."
First Ever Joint Russian-U.S. Military Training On American Territory RFE/RL 16 May 2012 -- The first joint U.S.-Russian military exercises on American territory have begun in the western state of Colorado, with drills involving special antiterrorist units.
Russia Tightens Defense Contract Standards RIA Novosti 16 May 2012 -- The Russian parliament approved in the first reading a government sponsored bill penalizing officials for failure to place state defense contracts on time.
Russia ‘May Buy’ $50 Mln Worth of Israeli UAVs RIA Novosti 16 May 2012 -- Russia may buy a large new consignment of unmanned aerial vehicles from Israel and 24 command and control systems.
Russia to Sell Off 18 'Indian' Su-30 Fighters RIA Novosti 16 May 2012 -- Russia is to put up for sale a batch of 18 Sukhoi Su-30 multirole fighter aircraft, rejected by India on concerns about their engines and returned to Russia in 2003.
Russian Police Find Artillery Shells in Forest RIA Novosti 16 May 2012 -- Police in the Kuzbass town of Yurga found 200 boxes of artillery shells and explosives in a nearby forest, a law enforcement source said.
Army Officer Convicted for Shooting Guard Dogs RIA Novosti 16 May 2012 -- A court martial in Russia's Leningrad region convicted a unit commander for shooting dead army guard dogs while he was drunk, the Russian Prosecutor General's office said.
Indonesia Predicts Slow Probe of Crashed Russian Jetliner VOA 16 May 2012 -- Indonesia says it could take as long as a year to analyze equipment and flight data recovered from the crash site of a Russian jetliner.
Voice Recorder from Superjet 100 Contains 2 Hrs of Audio RIA Novosti 16 May 2012 -- A voice recorder from the Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger jet that crashed a week ago in Indonesia recorded the last two hours of conversation in the cockpit.
Crashed Superjet 100 ‘Black Box’ Recovered RIA Novosti 16 May 2012 -- The Indonesian authorities have confirmed they have found the cockpit voice recorders of the crashed Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger jet.
Informal CIS Summit Opens in Kremlin RIA Novosti 15 May 2012 -- The leaders of 11 former Soviet republics have begun their informal summit in the Kremlin.
Excerpts From Secretary Clinton Interview With Richard Wolf of USA TODAY US Dept. of State 15 May 2012
Indonesia Takes Charge of Russian Jet Crash Probe RIA Novosti 15 May 2012 -- The Indonesian government will take control of the investigation into a Sukhoi Superjet 100 crash, with Russian teams to have their movements limited.
Russian Jet Replaced Before Doomed Indonesia Flight RIA Novosti 15 May 2012 -- The Sukhoi Superjet 100 that crashed in Indonesia was a replacement aircraft for one which had been withdrawn due to engine problems shortly before the flight.
Russian Charged with Passing Bulava Missile Secrets RIA Novosti 14 May 2012 -- An employee at a Russian defense firm has been accused of passing secrets on the Bulava missile to a foreign intelligence service.
Russia ‘Will Attend’ NATO Summit in Chicago RIA Novosti 14 May 2012 -- A high-ranking Russian diplomat will attend a NATO summit in Chicago on May 20-21, the Kommersant daily reported, quoting diplomatic sources.
Russia to Test New Naval Air Defense System by Year End RIA Novosti 12 May 2012 -- Russian air defense systems manufacturer Almaz Antei hopes to complete testing of its new Poliment-Redut ship-based air defense missile system by the end of this year, the company's General Director Vladislav Menshikov said on Saturday.
Military Source Explains Firing of Russian Navy Commander RIA Novosti 12 May 2012 -- The dismissal of Russian Navy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky was due to his reluctance to comply with an order by Russia's top military leadership to move the Navy General Staff from Moscow to St. Petersburg, a high-ranking source in the General Staff of the Armed Forces said on Saturday.
Russia to Limit Weapon Makers' Profits RIA Novosti 12 May 2012 -- The Russian government is to set out recommended profit margins and prices for domestically-produced armaments in a bid to reduce what it sees as their excessive cost, and speed up procurement.
Russia Testing Italian Tank RIA Novosti 12 May 2012 -- Russia is testing Italy's Centauro wheeled tank and considering building it under license, a representative of the Oto-Melara company which makes the tank said on Saturday.
U.S. Vows to Go Ahead with Missile Shield, Hopes for Russia's Cooperation RIA Novosti 11 May 2012 -- The United States and NATO will proceed with its European missile defense program despite Russia's concerns while continuing to seek Moscow's cooperation on the issue, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon said.
Russia, Norway to Hold Joint Naval Drills RIA Novosti 11 May 2012 -- The Russian-Norwegian Pomor-2012 naval drills will begin in the Arctic on Friday, the Russian Northern Fleet spokesman said.
Russian Arms Dealer Bout Faces 'Supermax' Prison RIA Novosti 11 May 2012 -- The U.S. penitentiary authority has ordered transferring convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout from his Brooklyn jail to a super maximum security prison in Colorado, defense lawyer Andrei Garkusha told RIA Novosti on Friday.
American Hypersonic Weapons 'Threat to Russia' - Rogozin RIA Novosti 11 May 2012 -- American research into hypersonic weapons, which the U.S. aims to complete by 2015, represents an especially serious threat to Russia, acting Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Friday.
Superjet 100 Crash Probe May Take More than One Year RIA Novosti 11 May 2012 -- It may take experts up to 15 months to investigate the crash of a Russian-made Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in Indonesia, a representative of the Indonesian transport security committee said on Friday.
Jordan Interested in Russia's Heavy Flamethrower System RIA Novosti 10 May 2012 -- Russia's arms trading company Rosoboronexport has offered Jordan to buy the TOS-1 Buratino multiple launch rocket system, Newsru.com reported on Thursday.
Superjet 100 Wreckage Found at Mount Salak - Indonesia HQ RIA Novosti 10 May 2012 -- The wreckage of Russia's missing Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100) has been found at Mount Salak, the Indonesian rescue headquarters reported on Thursday.
Indonesian Rescuers Find Bodies Near Russian Jetliner Wreckage VOA 10 May 2012 -- Indonesian rescuers say they have discovered bodies from a wrecked Russian jetliner on a near-vertical cliff of a dormant volcano south of Jakarta. Authorities say there are no signs of survivors among the estimated 50 people on board, and warn that recovery efforts were hampered Thursday by bad weather and the remoteness of the crash site.
Russian Plane with 44 on Board Missing in Indonesia RIA Novosti 09 May 2012 -- Russia's Sukhoi Superjet-100 airplane on a demonstration flight near Jakarta went missing on Wednesday, Indonesian aviation authorities said.
Rain, Darkness Complicate Search of Russian Missing Plane RIA Novosti 09 May 2012 -- The darkness, fog and rain complicate the search of Russia's Sukhoi Superjet-100, which went missing on Wednesday on a demonstration flight near Jakarta, a spokesman of aeronautical airspace control in Indonesia said.
Opposition Leaders Detained After Medvedev Confirmed As Prime Minister RFE/RL 09 May 2012 -- Moscow police detained dozens of demonstrators late on May 8 - including opposition Left Front leader Sergei Udaltsov and activist Aleksei Navalny - as small sporadic protests continued against President Vladimir Putin's rule.
U.S. to Fulfill Afghan Contract with Russia despite Syria RIA Novosti 08 May 2012 -- The United States does not intend to change the terms of its contract or cancel agreements with Russia on the delivery and maintenance of helicopters for Afghanistan's armed forces, State Department spokesman Mark Toner said on Monday.
Russia to Adopt New Liquid Heavy ICBM after 2022 - Expert RIA Novosti 08 May 2012 -- Russia will only be able to adopt a new 100-ton liquid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) intended to penetrate the US missile defense system by 2022, the manufacturer said on Tuesday.
Ex-President Medvedev Confirmed as PM RIA Novosti 08 May 2012 -- Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was confirmed as the country's new prime minister by a majority of votes in the State Duma on Tuesday.
Russia Needs New System of Defense Procurement – Medvedev RIA Novosti 08 May 2012 -- Effective system of placement and implementation of state defense orders will be established when new Russian government is forged, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday.
Putin Sworn In Amid Controversy Over Protest Violence VOA 07 May 2012 -- Vladimir Putin was sworn in Monday as Russia's president. But the highly choreographed ceremony in the Kremlin's St. Andrew Hall was clouded by events in the Russian capital a day earlier, when police and protesters, during a large opposition demonstration, left dozens injured on both sides.
Putin Returns to Kremlin Amid Protests RIA Novosti 07 May 2012 -- Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russian president on Monday in a glittering Kremlin ceremony that took place less than 24 hours after protesters opposed to his rule had battled police in downtown Moscow.
Russia, Kazakhstan Sign Helicopter Repair Deal RIA Novosti 05 May 2012 -- Russia and Kazakhstan signed an agreement on Saturday to provide after-sale services and repair of Russian helicopters in the Central Asian country.
Russia to Set Up Military Maintenance Centers in Kazakhstan RIA Novosti 04 May 2012 -- Russia is planning to establish maintenance centers for Russian arms and military equipment in service with the Kazakh Armed Forces in Kazakhstan, the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said on Friday.
Iran, Pakistan, N. Korea May Pose Nuclear Threat to Russia RIA Novosti 04 May 2012 -- A nuclear-armed Iran, Pakistan and North Korea could potentially trigger regional chain reactions that ultimately threaten Russia's security, the former director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Vyacheslav Trubnikov, said.
NATO’s vision for missile defense cooperation with Russia NATO 03 May 2012
NATO calls for close partnership with Russia on missile defence NATO 03 May 2012-- NATO’s Deputy Secretary General, Ambassador Alexander Vershbow, called for close cooperation between NATO and Russia on missile defence.
Moscow Takes Harder Line, But NATO Chief Still 'Hopeful' On Missile Defense RFE/RL 03 May 2012 -- NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has expressed hope that an agreement can still be reached with Russia on a NATO missile-defense system in Europe.
Russia, NATO Missile Talks Reach ‘Dead-End’ RIA Novosti 03 May 2012 -- Russia and NATO remain at loggerheads over a U.S.-led project to build a missile shield in Europe, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said.
Russia: No Plans to Pull Out of INF Treaty RIA Novosti 03 May 2012 -- Russia has no plans to pull out of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in response to a European missile defense system.
Russia Does Not Rule Out Preemptive Missile Defense Strike RIA Novosti 03 May 2012 -- Russia does not exclude preemptive use of weapons against missile defense systems in Europe but only as a last resort.
Missile Defense May Void Chinese Deterrent Soon - Ministry RIA Novosti 03 May 2012 -- Creation of a missile defense system for Europe may neutralize the deterrent of China's nuclear weapons much sooner than Russia's.
Russia Sees Missile Defense as ‘Space Threat’ RIA Novosti 03 May 2012 -- A European missile defense system may threaten Russian satellites, Space Defense Forces chief Lt. Gen. Oleg Ostapenko said.
Moscow Hosts Missile-Defense Meeting RFE/RL 03 May 2012 -- Russia is hosting a conference on missile defense today in the capital, Moscow.
Russia Seeks to Expand Foothold on Kazakh Arms Market RIA Novosti 03 May 2012 -- Russia is looking to expand its presence on Kazakhstan’s arms market during the Kadex-2012 defense exhibition.
Young Russian Man Suffering from Cancer Conscripted to Army RIA Novosti 03 May 2012 -- A Russian conscript has been diagnosed with an advanced stage bone cancer four months into his military service.
Russia’s Election Chief Receives State Honor RIA Novosti 03 May 2012 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev decorated Central Election Commission head Vladimir Churov with the Order of Alexander Nevsky.
Russia Vows to Avenge U.S. Visa Bans for Russian Officials RIA Novosti 03 May 2012 -- Russian will not leave U.S. “attempts to interfere in our domestic affairs” without response, Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said.
Experts to Make Missile Defense Case at Moscow Meeting AFPS 02 May 2012 -- At Russia’s international missile defense conference in Moscow, U.S. experts will make their case for missile defense plan.
Turkish, U.S. Inspectors to Fly Over Russia RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- A group of Turkish and U.S. inspectors will make a joint observation flight over Russia in line with the international Open Skies Treaty.
Rearmament of Russian Army to Boost Economy – Dvorkovich RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- The Russian government expects that the rearmament of the army will boost the growth of the entire Russian industry, presidential aide Arkady Dvorkovich said.
Ammo Blast Kills Six in Russia RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- Six soldiers were killed and three injured in the Nizhny Novgorod region when ammunition they were unloading for destruction blew up.
Russia Pulls Out of Indonesian Rocket System Tender RIA Novosti 02 May 2012 -- Russia’s arms trading company Rosoboronexport has pulled out of an Indonesian tender for the supply of multiple launch rocket systems.
Putin to Resume Presidency VOA 01 May 2012 -- On May 7, Vladimir Putin returns to the Kremlin to rule Russia as president.

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