June 2012 - Russia Special Weapons News

U.S. Missile Defense Plans Hinder New Arms Cuts - Russia RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2012 -- Russia will not start a new round of talks on further arms reductions until Washington changes its stance on the global deployment of U.S. missile defenses, especially in Europe, a senior Russian diplomat said.
Russian Warships Arrive at U.S. Pearl Harbor for Joint Drills RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2012 -- A group of Russia's Pacific Fleet warships has arrived at the U.S. Pearl Harbor naval base to take part in the Rim of the Pacific international drills, a fleet spokesman said on Saturday.
US, Russia Remain Divided Over Syria VOA 29 Jun 2012 -- Top U.S. and Russian diplomats have failed to reach an agreement on how to deal with the rising violence across Syria.
Russia, France to Jointly Build Armored Vehicle RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2012 -- Russia and France will jointly build a new armored infantry vehicle in the next 18 months, the Rosoboronexport arms export monopoly said on Friday.
Russia Approves Ulyanovsk NATO Hub RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2012 -- The Russian government has given approval for the United States and its NATO allies to use a Russian air base in the Volga city of Ulyanovsk as a hub for transits to and from Afghanistan.
Clinton to Pressure Russia on Syrian Crisis VOA 29 Jun 2012 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton holds talks with her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov Friday, ahead of an international conference on the Syrian crisis.
Russia Nears Tank Ammo Deal With India RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2012 -- Russia is nearing a deal with India on manufacture and delivery of advanced tank ammunition, Rosoboronexport, a state-run arms exporter, said on Friday.
Russia's Second Borey Class Sub to Enter Service by Yearend RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2012 -- Russia's second Borey class strategic submarine, the Alexander Nevsky, will be commissioned by the end of 2012, First Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sukhorukov said on Thursday.
New S-400 Long-Range Missile Ready For Service – Official RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2012 -- A new long-range missile for Russia's formidable S-400 air defense system will soon enter service, chief-of-staff of Russia's Air and Missile Defense Command Maj. Gen. Andrei Demin said on Thursday.
Russian Army to Receive First Indigenous Strike UAV in 2014 RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2012 -- The first domestically-developed strike unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will be put in service with the Russian Armed Forces by the end of 2014, a defense industry source said on Thursday.
Su-27 Fighter Jet Crashes in Karelia RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2012 -- A Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27UB fighter jet crashed in the Petrozavodsk district of Russia's northeast Karelia Republic on Thursday morning, although the pilots ejected safely according to Russia's Defense Ministry.
Russia Favors Syrian Solution to Political Crisis VOA 28 Jun 2012 -- Russia says Syria needs a period of political transition but has rejected calls for President Bashar al-Assad to relinquish power in a possible formation of a unity government. Meanwhile, there has been a powerful explosion near the country's main court in Damascus.
Russia Will Deliver First Mi-25 Gunships to Syria on Time - Arms Official RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2012 -- The first consignment of three Mil Mi-25 helicopter gunships for Syria has been overhauled and will be delivered to the customer within the contracted time, a senior arms official said on Thursday.
Lavrov Denies Moscow Has Backed Syrian Transition Plan RFE/RL 28 Jun 2012 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has denied reports that Moscow endorsed a Syrian transition plan that includes a call for President Bashar al-Assad to give up power in favor of a national unity government.
Russia Would Not Support Intervention in Syria – Lavrov RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2012 -- Russia would not lend its support to any plans for outside interference in Syria which may be voiced at the upcoming international conference in Geneva, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday.
Venezuela to Buy More Russian T-72 Tanks RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2012 -- Caracas and Moscow have agreed on the purchase of additional 100 T-72 main battle tanks by Venezuela as part of a $4-bln loan secured by the oil-rich Latin American country in 2011 to buy Russian weaponry, Russia's Kommersant newspaper said on Wednesday.
Russia Warns U.S. Over Magnitsky Bill RFE/RL 27 Jun 2012 -- Russia has warned the United States that Moscow will retaliate if American lawmakers pass a law blacklisting Russian officials connected to the death in prison of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky.
New Containerized Missile System on Show RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2012 -- Russia's Morinformsistema-Agat has unveiled a containerized system of its Club-K missile system using a new Kh-35UE cruise missile with a highly advanced target acquisition and seeker system, company representative Rostislav Atkov said on Wednesday at the Technology in Machine-Building 2012 exhibition at Zhukovsky near Moscow.
Russian Helicopters, Turbomeca Sign Engine Service Deal RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2012 -- Russian Helicopters, which designs and manufactures civil and military rotorcraft, and France's helicopter engine maker Turbomeca signed an agreement on Wednesday to service and repair Turbomeca engines in Russia.
Russian Air Force Confirms Plans to Buy An-70 Planes RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2012 -- Russia will buy Ukrainian-designed Antonov An-70 propfan tactical transport aircraft when Ukraine fixes all flaws in the design indicated by Russia experts, Air Force Commander Maj. Gen Viktor Bogdanov said on Wednesday.
Russia May Deploy First S-500 Missiles in 2013 - Air Force RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2012 -- Russia's Armed Forces could receive the first of its next-generation S-500 air defense missile systems as early as in 2013, Air Force commander Maj.Gen. Viktor Bondarev said on Wednesday.
Russia Warns U.S. Over Magnitsky Bill Response RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2012 -- Russia called on the United States on Wednesday to weigh the possible consequences of approving a bill penalizing Russian officials for human rights abuses.
New Bomber Outline Takes Shape – Russian AF Commander RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2012 -- The outline for a design of the Russian Air Force's future strategic bomber, known as PAK-DA, has been worked out, Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said on Wednesday.
Russia's UAC to Unify Airliner Brand RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2012 -- Russia's United Aircraft Corporation plans to unite its Sukhoi Superjet 100 and MS-21 airliners under one brand within five years, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Russia May Swap Gunships for Zimbabwe Platinum Rights RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2012 -- State corporation Russian Technologies may supply military helicopters to Zimbabwe in a swap deal to buy the world's second largest platinum deposit, Kommersant business daily reported on Wednesday.
Russia Looking at China S-400 Deliveries in 2017 RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2012 -- Russia will start exports of the S-400 Triumph air defense missile systems to China no earlier than 2017, a source in the defense industry told RIA Novosti on the condition of anonymity.
Russia to Convert Two Reactors to LEU in 2014 RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2012 -- Russia plans to convert two nuclear research reactors to low-enriched uranium fuel in 2014 under the U.S.-Russian nuclear cooperation program on peaceful use of atomic energy.
Russian Lease to Tajikistan Military Base Under Threat RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2012 -- The agreement extending Russia's lease of a military base in Tajikistan by 49 years is under threat, Russian Ground Forces commander Col. Gen. Vladimir Chirkin said on Tuesday.
Russia Reflags Syria Arms Ship RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2012 -- A Russian ship purportedly carrying helicopter gunships to Syria, which was forced to return to port, will now operate under a Russian flag, the ship's owner, Femco, said on Monday.
Sukhoi Aircraft Maker Posts Record Revenues RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2012 -- Sukhoi, Russia's leading producer of civilian and military aircraft, posted revenues of 47.8 billion rubles ($1.45 billion) in 2011 a record figure since the company's establishment, according to Sukhoi's financial statements posted on its website on Monday.
Russian Navy Holds on to Its Syria Base RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2012 -- Russia has no plans to abandon its naval base in Tartus, Syria, Navy chief Vice Adm. Viktor Chirkov said on Monday.
Bulava 'De Facto' Enters Service – Navy Chief RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2012 -- The Bulava sea-based ballistic missile has de facto entered service, Navy chief Vice Adm. Viktor Chirkov said on Monday.
Russia's Coast Guard to Get New Patrol Ship RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2012 -- Russia's coast guard will receive the first serial Project 22460 new-generation patrol ship on Tuesday, the vessel's manufacturer said.
Lavrov Dismisses Claims of New Helicopter Shipments to Syria RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2012 -- The Russian ship MV Alaed carried overhauled disassembled helicopters to Syria and not new gunships as was claimed by western media, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Sunday.
Russia's Yaroslav Mudry Warship to Join Baltic Sea Drills RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2012 -- Russia's Yaroslav Mudry frigate will join the FRUKUS international naval drills that will kick off in the Baltic Sea on Sunday, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said.
Russian 'Syria Arms' Ship Docks at Novorossiysk RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2012 -- A Russian warship which some media reports claimed was carrying arms destined for Syria has arrived at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
Duma Committee Endorses Deputy FM Grushko as NATO Envoy RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2012 -- The Foreign Affairs Committee of the State Duma has approved the appointment of Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko as Russia’s new ambassador to NATO.
Rogozin Remains Head of Military-Industrial Commission RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2012 -- Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has approved the membership of the Military-Industrial Commission, leaving Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin as chairman.
Russia, Ireland Sign Space Cooperation Memorandum RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2012 -- Russia’s Federal Space Agency Roscosmos and Ireland’s National Space Center have signed a memorandum of understanding on bilateral cooperation in space exploration.
Moscow to Patrol Forests With UAVs RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2012 -- Moscow's Forest and Environment Protection Department is to use unmanned air vehicles systems to patrol the forested areas in the city boundaries.
Belarus, Russia to Sign Nuclear Plant Deal in July RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2012 -- Belarus will sign a master contract with Russia to construct the first nuclear power plant in the country in July.
Agency Officials Praise New START Treaty Progress AFPS 21 Jun 2012 -- Work taking place under the 16-month-old new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the United States and Russia fosters transparency and predictability for the world's two largest deployed nuclear arsenals.
Russia to Take on ‘High Risk’ Defense Research Projects RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2012 -- The Russian Foundation for Advanced Research Projects in the Defense Industry will finance high-risk projects.
Russia's Lavrov Confirms Ship Was Carrying Helicopters To Syria RFE/RL 21 Jun 2012 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says a cargo ship that was forced to turn back toward Russia was carrying three military helicopters bound for the Syrian regime.
Russian Ship Carrying Syrian Attack Helicopters Returns Home RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2012 -- The Russian ship MV Alaed, carrying a cargo of overhauled Russian-made Mil Mi-25 helicopter gunships bound for Syria, will dock in the north Russian port of Murmansk on Saturday.
‘No Technical Problems’ in Superjet Crash RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2012 -- The Sukhoi Superjet airliner that crashed in Indonesia last month had no apparent technical problems, United Aircraft Corporation President Mikhail Pogosyan said.
Russian-Czech Firm to Bid for Temelin NPP Project RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2012 -- The Russian-Czech consortium MIR.1200 will file a bid on July 2 for a tender to complete construction of the Temelin nuclear power plant in the Czech Republic.
Putin Pessimistic on Missile Defense Problem RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2012 -- Putin: Missile defense dispute between Russia and the United States will not be resolved regardless of whether President Obama is re-elected.
Russian Professors Jailed For Selling Secrets To China RFE/RL 20 Jun 2012 -- Court has sentenced two professors from Russia's leading military university to jail terms after they were convicted of providing secret data on Russia’s intercontinental “Bulava” missile to China.
Russian Professors Sentenced for Selling Missile Secrets RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2012 -- The St. Petersburg City Court sentenced two university professors to long prison terms for selling military secrets to China.
Russia Gets New Deep-Sea Research Ship RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2012 -- A new ship for deep-sea reasearch will enter service with the Russian Navy later this month.
Former Servicemen Sentenced for Stealing MiG Systems RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2012 -- Two former servicemen from Rostov-on-Don, in southern Russia, have been sentenced to three years in a penal colony for stealing navigation gears from MiG-29 fighter aircraft.
U.S. Company Buys Ten Russian Be-200 Firefighter Jets RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2012 -- An American company has signed up to buy ten Russian-made Beriev Be-200 amphibian aircraft for use in the fire-fighting “airtanker” role.
Russian Regional Aviation Plagued by Central Control – PM RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2012 -- Regional aviation in Russia faces a crisis because air traffic management is too centralized in Moscow, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.
Russia Toughens Fines for Election Fraud RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2012 -- Russia’s lower house of parliament, the State Duma, passed in the final reading a new law which significantly increases fines for various forms of election fraud and violations.
Russia Registers Nationalist Party RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2012 -- Russia has got its first legitimate ultra-right party, after the Russian Nationwide Union was registered with the Justice Ministry.
Russia Resupplying Base in Syria, DOD Spokesman Says AFPS 19 Jun 2012 -- Defense Department spokesman said three other Russian vessels will carry supplies and possibly troops to the Russian naval base at the Syrian port of Tartus.
Russian Ship Suspected of Carrying Arms to Syria Turns Back VOA 19 Jun 2012 -- A cargo ship believed to be carrying Russian-made attack helicopters has been halted on its way to Syria after its insurance coverage was withdrawn.
Russian Ship ‘Carrying Arms' to Syria 'Turns Back' - Hague RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2012 -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague: A Russian cargo ship reported to be carrying arms to Syria has changed its course and is returning home.
Russian Ship Stopped Over Suspected Arms Shipment to Syria VOA 19 Jun 2012 -- A British insurance company has cancelled insurance for a Russian ship it believes is carrying munitions to Syria, effectively halting the vessel unless another insurer agrees to cover it.
British Insurer Pulls Cover on Russian Arms Ship RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2012 -- A British marine insurer has withdrawn cover from a Russian ship believed to be carrying overhauled combat helicopters to Syria, after finding out there were weapons on-board.
Moscow Denies Sending Warship to Syria RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2012 -- The Russian Defense Ministry denied media reports that it is sending a warship from the Baltic Sea Fleet to Syria and it also dismissed reports of upcoming foreign military exercises in the Middle Eastern country.
Warship Heads for ‘Test’ as Navy Denies Syria Role RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2012 -- A Russian amphibious landing ship, the Caesar Kunikov left the Black Sea port of Sevastopol for what a a Black Sea Fleet officer said was a routine exercise at a training base.
Putin, Obama Urge Syria Peace But no Deal on Assad RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2012 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama made a joint call for an immediate cessation of the violence in Syria.
Obama, Putin Discuss Syria Crisis At G20 RFE/RL 19 Jun 2012 -- U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Mexico in their first bilateral talks since Putin returned for a third term in May.
Explainer: Why Is Access To Syria's Port At Tartus So Important To Moscow? RFE/RL 19 Jun 2012 -- More than its weapons sales to the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia's greatest strategic and geopolitical interest in Syria is the use of a deep-water port at Tartus.
Anti-Missile Radar in S.Russia To Go on Combat Duty by Yearend RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2012 -- A new-generation Voronezh-DM class anti-missile radar will enter combat duty around the end of the year.
Rogozin in Climbdown Over Long-Range Bomber RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2012 -- Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said he was in favor of development of the PAK DA long-range bomber for the country's air force.
Obama Extends National Emergency Over Russian Nuke Material RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2012 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has ordered a one-year extension of the U.S. national emergency over Russian atomic material suitable for use in nuclear weapons.
Russia to Double Armenia Base Contract Staff RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2012 -- Russia will double the number of contract personnel at its military base in Armenia, a senior official said.
Russian Space Launch Canceled over Technical Problem RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2012 -- A Russian Proton-M carrier rocket was taken off the launch pad over a technical fault that could not be fixed promptly.
Remarks by President Obama and President Putin of Rusia After Bilateral Meeting The White House 18 Jun 2012
Joint Statement by the President of the United States of America Barack Obama and the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin The White House 18 Jun 2012
Notice - Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in the Territory of the Russian Federation The White House 18 Jun 2012
Message - Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in the Territory of the Russian Federation The White House 18 Jun 2012
Obama: Tensions With Russia Can be Worked Out VOA 18 Jun 2012 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says tensions with Russia can be worked out following talks with the Russian president spanning a range of topics, including Syria, Iran and trade.
Russian Air Force to Get 10 MiG-31BMs This Year RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2012 -- The Russian Air Force's Central Military District will receive its first ten modernized MiG-31BM interceptors this year.
Russia Rejects Media Reports of Sending Warship to Syria RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2012 -- The media reports that a large Russian amphibious ship carrying weapons and troops was en route to Syria are false, a source in the Russian Black Sea Fleet told RIA Novosti on Sunday.
Putin Calls for New Long-Range Bomber and UAVs RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2012 -- Russia must start development of a long-range bomber aircraft, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday at a meeting on defense orders.
Fourth T-50 Stealth Fighter to Fly This Year RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2012 -- Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is to introduce a fourth Sukhoi T-50 stealth fighter into its test and development program this year, the company's President Mikhail Pogosyan said on Thursday.
Setbacks for New Russian Fighter Plane in India RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2012 -- Anatoly Isaikin, head of Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state arms exporter, was once again forced to address the string of setbacks plaguing Russian arms manufacturers in India over the past 12 months.
Reduction Focus Shifts from Nukes to Bio Threats AFPS 13 Jun 2012 -- The 21-year-old program to reduce weapons of mass destruction in the former Soviet Union is shifting focus from nuclear to biological threats and from Russia to Southeast Asia and Africa, the assistant secretary of defense for global strategic affairs told a Senate panel yesterday.
Russia Accuses U.S. Of Arming Syrian Opposition Fighters RFE/RL 13 Jun 2012 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Washington of providing weapons to the Syrian opposition for their fight against pro-government forces.
U.S. Senator Challenges Pentagon over Russian Arms to Syria RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2012 -- A U.S. Senator has called on the Pentagon to take action against Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, which he claims is 'arming the Assad regime' in Syria.
Russia Rejects U.S. Allegations on Arms Deliveries to Syria RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2012 -- Russia dismissed on Wednesday claims by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that it was selling attack helicopters to Syria and accused the United States of arming rebels fighting against the rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia Defends Arms Sale to Syria, Blasts US VOA 13 Jun 2012 -- Russia on Wednesday defended its sale of arms to Syria and stepped up the rhetoric by accusing the United States of providing weapons to the Syrian rebels.
Fire at Urals Artillery Depot Put Out RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2012 -- Firefighters have finally put out a blaze at an artillery depot in the Urals region that injured one person and left another two missing, emergency services said.
Russian Military to Get New Pistol RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2012 -- The Russian Armed Forces will take delivery of a new 9-mm handgun to replace the aging Makarov pistol in the next few months, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Wednesday.
Russia, Israel in UAV Talks RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2012 -- Russia and Israel are negotiating a joint project to build an unmanned aerial vehicle, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Wednesday.
Russian Foreign Minister Visits Tehran RFE/RL 13 Jun 2012 -- The crisis over the Iran's nuclear program and the conflict in Syria are expected to top the agenda of talks on June 13 in Tehran between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian officials.
Moscow Warns against 'Unilateral Sanctions' on Iran RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2012 -- Russia is opposed to unilateral sanctions against Iran and urges action based on UN resolutions, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
Russia's Rosoboronexport to Continue Arms Supplies to Syria RIA Novosti 12 Jun 2012 -- Russia's state-controlled arms trader Rosoboronexport intends to fulfill its contract for the supply of armaments to Syria, Rosoboronexport Deputy CEO Igor Sevastyanov said on Tuesday.
Helicopters Help Firefighters at Arms Depot Blast Site RIA Novosti 12 Jun 2012 -- Helicopters from Russia's Emergencies Ministry joined firefighting teams on Tuesday at the site of a blaze at a military stores site at the Buzulsky region of Orenburg Province, the Emergencies Ministry said.
Russian Inspectors Begin Surveillance Flights Over Sweden, Finland RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2012 -- A group of Russian military observers begin a six-day inspection mission in the skies of Sweden and Finland under the Open Skies Treaty.
Russian Parliament Speaker Discusses Peace Treaty with Japan RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2012 -- Russian State Duma Speaker Sergei Naryshkin who is on an official visit to Japan discussed the prospects of concluding a peace treaty between the two countries.
New Russian Presidential Office To Deal With CIS States, Georgia Separatist Regions RFE/RL 11 Jun 2012 -- President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree creating a new directorate in his office that will be responsible for Russia's social and economic relations with members of the CIS, as well Georgia's separatist-led regions.
HRW Pressures France to Exclude Russia From Paris Arms Show RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2012 -- International human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on France to reconsider allowing Russia's state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport to take part in the upcoming EUROSATORY 2012 arms exhibition in Paris over arms supplies to Syria.
Russia's Eastern Military District Gets S-400 Missiles RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2012 -- Russia's Eastern Military District took delivery of a 'regimental' set of S-400 Triumph air defense missile systems, the Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
PM Medvedev Orders Building New Aircraft Plant in Kazan RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2012 -- Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has ordered a construction of an aircraft manufacturing plant for production of tactical transport aircraft in Kazan, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Saturday.
Russia Confirms G5 Bomber Plans RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2012 -- Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday reiterated plans to develop a new, fifth-generation strategic bomber.
Russia Tests Ballistic Missile On Kazakh Soil RFE/RL 08 Jun 2012 -- The Russian Defense Ministry announced that an intercontinental ballistic missile has been successfully test-fired from a military field in Russia.
Russia May Join Mars Orbiter Project in Nov. – ESA RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2012 -- Roscosmos and the European Space Agency could sign a final agreement on Russia’s participation in a Mars research project.
Russia to Showcase T-90S Tank at Paris Arms Show RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2012 -- Russia will exhibit for the first time its modernized T-90S main battle tank at the EUROSATORY 2012 arms exhibition in Paris.
Pilot Crashed Superjet in 'Dangerous Maneuver' RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2012 -- A Russian Sukhoi Superjet airliner that crashed in Indonesia last month might have gone down because of a dangerous maneuver performed by the pilot.
Russian Missile Forces Have ‘Safe Busting’ Sledgehammer RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2012 -- Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces are equipped with a special ‘safe-busting’ sledgehammer that can be used in an emergency to break open the safe containing launch codes if it fails to open.
Rogozin Doubts Need to Develop New Strategic Bomber RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2012 -- Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has questioned the need to develop a new strategic bomber.
Yury Dolgoruky to Complete Sea Trial on Thursday RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2012 -- Russia's latest ballistic missile submarine, the Borey class Yury Dolgoruky will complete an initial sea trial on June 7.
Former FSB Officer Sentenced to 18 Years for Espionage RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2012 -- The Moscow Military District Court sentenced retired Federal Security Service Colonel Valery Mikhailov to 18 years in a high-security prison for spying for the US.
Russian Ex-Officer Gets 18 Years In Jail For Selling State Secrets To U.S. RFE/RL 06 Jun 2012 -- The Moscow Military District Court has sentenced retired Federal Security Service Colonel Valery Mikhailov to 18 years in jail for divulging state secrets to the US.
Sukhoi Crash Families to get 1.25 billion Rupiah RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2012 -- Sukhoi Civil Aircraft plans to pay 1.25 billion Indonesian rupiah to the families of those killed in the May Sukhoi Superjet crash in Indonesia.
Russia, China in Fast Neutron Reactor Talks RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2012 -- The Russian state-run civil nuclear corporation Rosatom may sign an initial agreement to build a commercial fast neutron reactor in China.
Russia’s G5 Aircraft Engine Starts Testing RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2012 -- Russia’s first fifth-generation aircraft engine, PD-14, has been sent assembled and sent for a test program.
Irkut Signs $1 Bln Pratt & Whitney Engine Deal RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2012 -- Russia's Irkut aircraft manufacturing corporation signed a final contract with U.S. jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney for turbofans for its MS-21 airliner.
Russia, EADS to Build Space Plant by 2015 RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2012 -- Russia’s Energia space rocket corporation and Astrium, an aerospace subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company, will build a joint venture in Russia in about two years.
EU, Putin Spar Over Human Rights, Trade, Syria VOA 04 Jun 2012 -- European officials met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a variety of issues including the Kremlin’s human rights record, trade and the Syria crisis, among other things.
Rogozin Talks Up New Spaceport Plan RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2012 -- State investment in the creation of a cosmodrome in the Amur Region is comparable in scale to the first Soviet long-term plan for the electrification of Russia.
NATO Interested in Missile Defense Cooperation with Ukraine – Brengelmann RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2012 -- NATO is ready to interact with third countries, including Ukraine, on an individual basis to raise anti-ballistic missile defense efficiency, NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy Dirk Brengelmann said on Sunday.
Russia Wants Missile Defense Guarantees - Putin RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2012 -- Russia will hold partner-like dialogue on missile defense with Western countries if it has guarantees that the missile shield is not directed against it, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
Russian Military to Hold Over 1,000 Drills in June-October RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2012 -- The Russian Armed Forces will conduct over 1,000 command-and-staff and tactical exercises during the summer training period from June to November this year, the Defense Ministry said.
Russian Warship Sails to Baltic Sea for NATO Naval Drills RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2012 -- The Kaliningrad amphibious assault landing ship from Russia's Baltic Fleet has set sail for the Baltic Sea to take part in the BALTOPS 2012 naval drills on June 1-16, the press service of the Western military district said.
Russian Ballistic Missiles to Cover Tracks RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2012 -- Russia's mobile ballistic missile launchers are to be fitted with a new camouflage system that will cover their tracks on the ground, making it harder to detect them, Defense Ministry spokesman Vadim Koval said on Friday.
Chelyabinsk Sues Air Force over Jet Noise RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2012 -- A regional court in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk has temporarily suspended a case brought by local people, who had complained about noise from air force Su-24 bombers based nearby, until new checks can be made into the sound levels, the court said on Friday.
Russia Toughens Iran Stance, Still Opposes US Missile Defense VOA 01 Jun 2012 -- International negotiations over Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program are stalled, according to experts on the issue, and there are deep divisions about what to do next.

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