August 2012 - Russia Special Weapons News

Borey Class Subs to be Deployed in Russian North, Pacific Fleets RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2012 -- Two Borey class strategic nuclear-powered submarines, the Yuri Dolgoruky and the Alexander Nevsky, will enter service with the Russian Navy.
Russia to Develop Naval Equivalent of U.S. Aegis Defense System RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2012 -- Russia is set to develop a sea-based missile defense program similar to the US Aegis system.
Putin Wants Changes in Space Industry RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2012 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin and Roscosmos chief Vladimir Popovkin to draft proposals for restructuring the national space industry.
Putin’s Spokesman Criticizes Romney for Toughness on Russia RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2012 -- It is inadmissible for US-Russian relations to fall hostage to US election debates, Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said.
Romney Talks Tough on Russia in Acceptance Speech RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2012 -- Mitt Romney accepted the US Republican party’s nomination for president, vowing to toughen Washington’s dealings with Russia and President Vladimir Putin should he win the White House.
Russian NGOs 'Not U.S. Agents' - Clinton RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2012 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said Washington does not direct the actions of Russian non-governmental organizations that receive U.S. assistance.
Soviet Marshal Fired Over Red Square Landing Dies At 101 RFE/RL 31 Aug 2012 -- Reports from Russia say Marshal Sergei Sokolov, the Soviet defense minister fired by the Politburo after a German teenager landed his plane on Moscow's Red Square, has died at the age of 101.
Soviet Defense Chief Fired over Red Square Landing Dies at 101 RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2012 -- Sergei Sokolov, the man who was dismissed from the post of defense minister after an amateur German pilot landed his plane on Moscow's Red Square in the 1980s, died in Moscow on Friday aged 101.
Russia to Develop Hypersonic Satellite Launcher RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2012 -- Russia's NPO Molniya space design bureau is designing a future hypersonic pilotless booster designated Hammer.
NORAD, Russia Train to Confront Terrorist Hijackings AFPS 30 Aug 2012 -- It was a scene unthinkable even 30 years ago as U.S., Canadian and Russian militaries worked together this week at the North American Aerospace Command headquarters.
Russia to Orbit Two Space Labs by 2016 RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2012 -- Russia is planning to launch two space laboratories within the next four years, a space company said.
Remote Sensing Satellite Sends First Earth Imagery RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2012 -- Russia’s remote sensing satellite Canopus-B, launched a month ago, has taken its first photos of the earth’s surface, the Federal Space Agency Roscosmos said.
Russian Companies Design Space Tour Plane RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2012 -- Russia's NPO Molniya design bureau and the Myasischev Experimental Factory are designing a space-plane for sub-orbital "space tourism" and small satellite launch flights.
Russian Biplane Gets New Life With American Engine RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2012 -- Russia's aging Antonov An-2 biplanes may get a new lease on life thanks to trials of the plane fitted with a modern U.S.-made turboprop engine by a Siberian research institute.
U.S. Hails Russia’s Readiness for Nuclear Cuts RIA Novosti 29 Aug 2012 -- The United States welcomes Moscow’s willingness to further reduce nuclear weapons.
Russia Calls on U.S. to Ratify Nuclear Test Ban Treaty RIA Novosti 29 Aug 2012 -- US ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty will speed up the document’s entry into force.
No Plans to Suspend Mistral Deal over Syria – France RIA Novosti 29 Aug 2012 -- France will not use a $1.2 billion contract to build Mistral class amphibious assault ships for the Russian Navy to put pressure on Moscow over the Syrian issue.
Russia Launches Submarine for Vietnam RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2012 -- Russia's Admiralteiskie Verfi shipyard has launched a new Kilo-class Project 636 diesel-electric submarine for Vietnam.
India, Russia sign agreement for producing Smerch rockets IRNA 28 Aug 2012 -- India and Russia have signed an agreement for producing the 80 km-range Smerch rockets at ordnance factories.
Russia and India Sign Munitions Deal RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2012 -- Russia and India signed a framework document for establishment of a joint production facility for modern munitions for the Indian Army.
Russian Pacific Fleet Warships to Visit Japan’s Maizuru Port RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2012 -- A Russian Pacific Fleet task unit will pay a short official visit to Japan’s naval base Maizuru.
Russia to Release Japanese POW Records RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2012 -- Japanese officials announced that Russia will release its records of Japanese prisoner movements in Siberian and Mongolian labor camps after World War II.
Aerobatics Ace Suspected of Badge Sales RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2012 -- The commander of Russia’s famed Strizhi aerobatics team is suspected of illegally selling team emblems.
Russian Women Could Return to Space RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2012 -- Russian women can be included into the country’s cosmonauts team if they successfully complete all selection stages.
Russia Extends U.S. Agreement on Tax-Free Space Goods RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2012 -- Russia's Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the Foreign Ministry to extend for an additional five years an agreement with the US government on the tax-free delivery to and export of goods and technology from Russia necessary for bilateral cooperation in the space industry.
Pussy Riot: 'We're Stronger Than the State' RFE/RL 28 Aug 2012 -- It's not always easy to meet with members of Pussy Riot, whether they're in jail or not.
Deputy PM Repeats Call For Hypersonic Bomber RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2012 -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin repeated his appeal for Russia to develop a hypersonic aircraft for its PAK-DA long-range bomber requirement.
Russian Air Force to Take Part in Antiterror Drills in U.S. RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2012 -- Russia’s servicemen will join efforts with their U.S. and Canadian colleagues during the Vigilant Eagle 2012 military drills to repel a hypothetical terrorist attack on a passenger airliner.
Russian Helicopter Sets Altitude Record RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2012 -- A Russian Mi-38 helicopter set a new world altitude record on the final day of the 14th FAI World Helicopter Championships near Moscow.
Software Company Denies Spy Agency Collaboration RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2012 -- A Russian IT company denied any involvement in a project to develop software to monitor social networks and influence public opinion for the country’s intelligence services.
Georgia Weighs Asylum for Putin Death Plot Suspect RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2012 -- Georgia may soon take a decision on granting refugee status to Adam Osmayev, one of the suspects in an alleged plot to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Police Interrogate Putin Death-Plot Suspect RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2012 -- Investigators will begin interrogating Ilya Pyanzin, one of the two suspects in a foiled plot to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Pussy Riot Appeals Verdict RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2012 -- Defense lawyers for the all-female punk band Pussy Riot appealed the court verdict under which three members of the band were jailed for two years for hooliganism motivated by religious hatred.
Ukraine Extradites Suspect in Putin Death Plot RIA Novosti 25 Aug 2012 -- Ukraine has extradited to Russia one of the suspects in a plot to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine Extradites 'Putin Plot' Suspect To Russia RFE/RL 25 Aug 2012 -- Ukraine has extradited to Russia one of two men who were allegedly plotting to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia Won't Buy Foreign Tanks - Deputy PM RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2012 -- The Russian Federation will not make large-scale purchases of foreign armored vehicles, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said.
Warships, Fighter Jets, S-400 to 'Protect Russia APEC Summit' RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2012 -- Warships, warplanes as well as S-400 missile defense systems will be deployed to protect the leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum during a summit in Russia's Far East next month.
Russia Denies Finnish Airspace Violation RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2012 -- The Russian Defense Ministry denied Russian planes violated Finnish airspace.
Russian Domestic Flights Not for Foreign Aircraft - Rogozin RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2012 -- Foreign aircraft companies should be pushed out of Russia’s domestic flights market, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said.
Human Rights Council Members Question Pussy Riot Sentence RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2012 -- Members of the Russian Presidential Human Rights Council said in a statement they question the lawfulness of the sentence handed down to three members of the female punk group Pussy Riot.
Ukraine to Scrap Ordnance for Russian Fleet RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2012 -- Ukraine will scrap 3,500 tons of ordnance from Russia’s Black Sea fleet under a 2012 contract worth 235 million rubles ($7.3 million).
United Aircraft Seeks Global Aerospace Alliance RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2012 -- Russia's United Aircraft Corporation is interested in the creation of a major international alliance of aircraft-makers including companies from a range of countries.
UAC to Build New 140-Seat Airliner RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2012 -- Russia's United Aircraft Holding intends to build a new 130-140 seat airliner which should appear on the market by 2016-2020.
Ukraine to Extradite Second Suspect in Putin Death Plot RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2012 -- Ukraine's Odessa Court of Appeal made a final decision to extradite to Russia Kazakhstani citizen Ilya Pyanzin, the second suspect in an attempt to kill President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine Upholds Extradition Of Second Alleged Putin Death Plotter RFE/RL 23 Aug 2012 -- An appellate court in Ukraine's Black Sea port city of Odesa has upheld prosecutors' demands to extradite Kazakh citizen Ilya Pyanzin to Russia.
Ombudsman May Appeal Pussy Riot Verdict RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2012 -- Russian human rights ombudsman Vladimir Lukin said he is ready to challenge the two-year sentence for three members of punk group Pussy Riot unless it is commuted.
Russia's Ombudsman Calls Pussy Riot Prison Sentences 'Excessive' RFE/RL 23 Aug 2012 -- Russia's human rights ombudsman has called the prison sentences against three women from the punk group Pussy Riot "excessive."
Russia Submits Bout Extradition Documents to U.S. RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2012 -- Russia has handed to the United States documents required by the country to consider the extradition of convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Russian Spies ‘Top Priority’ for Czech Intelligence RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2012 -- Russian “special services” are the most active foreign espionage organizations in the Czech Republic.
U.S., Russia, Norway in Joint Naval Drills RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2012 -- U.S., Russian and Norwegian naval forces are holding joint firing exercises in the Norwegian Sea.
Russia to Build New Space Plant RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2012 -- A space satellite manufacturing plant will be built in the town of Shchyolkovo, just outside the Russian capital.
Russia Becomes 156th Member of WTO VOA 22 Aug 2012 -- Russia became the 156th member of the World Trade Organization, following nearly two decades of negotiations.
Russia Becomes 156th Member Of World Trade Organization RFE/RL 22 Aug 2012 -- Russia has officially become a member of the World Trade Organization after years of negotiations.
Kremlin Dismisses West's Pussy Riot Criticism RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2012 -- Moscow lashed out at the West over its criticism of the Pussy Riot case and the lack of freedom of artistic expression in Russia.
Sukhoi T-50 Stealth Fighter Completes Tanker Plug Trial RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2012 -- Russian fighter maker Sukhoi's T-50 fifth-generation stealth fighter has completed initial approach trials to a flight refuelling aircraft.
Russian Paratroopers Test New 120-mm Mortars RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2012 -- Servicemen from an air assault brigade deployed in the Southern military district have held live-firing drills using new 120-mm semi-automatic mortars.
US Beats Russia to India Helicopter Gunship Deal RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2012 -- U.S. aerospace giant Boeing has won a $1.4 billion deal to supply India with 22 helicopter gunships, beating off competition from Russia's Mil Mi-28.
Russian Plant to Make Mi-171 Helicopters for China RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2012 -- Russian Helicopters’ Ulan Ude factory will build Mi-171E multipurpose helicopters under a recent contract with China.
Aeroflot Halts Plans to Buy An-148 Planes RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2012 -- Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot has no plans to buy any new An-148 airliners for its subsidiary GTK Rossia.
Russian Cosmonauts Hang ISS Shield RFE/RL 21 Aug 2012 -- Two Russian cosmonauts have improved the safety of the International Space Station by installing shields to protect against zooming pieces of space junk.
Russia’s ISS Crew Members Complete Spacewalk RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2012 -- Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka and Yury Malenchenko completed a six-hour spacewalk having carried out all planned maintenance tasks on the International Space Station.
ECHR Prioritizes Putin Death Plot Suspect Case RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2012 -- The European Court of Human Rights gave a priority status to the case of Adam Osmayev, who is accused of masterminding a plot to kill Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine Suspends Extradition For Suspect In Alleged Putin Plot RFE/RL 21 Aug 2012 -- Ukrainian authorities have suspended the extradition to Russia of the main suspect in an alleged plot to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.
Pussy Riot to Appeal Sentence Next Week RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2012 -- The defense team will appeal the two-year prison sentence for members of punk group Pussy Riot next week.
Moscow Recaps Its Missile Defense Posture RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2012 -- Moscow warned that the implementation of the European missile defense project could become a throwback to the Cold War era.
Russia, Ukraine Revise Nitka Facility Lease RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2012 -- Russia and Ukraine signed a protocol on amendments to an agreement on the rent of facilities on Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula for training of Russian carrier pilots.
Domodedovo Bombing Suspects Go on Trial RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2012 -- Four men suspected of being behind a deadly bomb attack last year at a Moscow airport are due to appear in court.
Energia to Bid for Moon-Rocket Tender RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2012 -- Russia's Energia space corporation will take part in a tender for development of a new heavy-class carrier rocket, the company said.
Russian Cosmonauts Go on Spacewalk RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2012 -- Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka and Yury Malenchenko started a six-hour spacewalk to carry out a number of maintenance tasks on the International Space Station.
Russia Buries Space Freighter in Pacific RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2012 -- Russia's Progress M-15M cargo spacecraft was sunk in a remote area in southern Pacific on Monday after a three-week scientific experiment in space.
Punk Rock Band Jail Sentences Highlight Russian Split VOA 20 Aug 2012 -- The bright balaclavas of the Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot have circled the globe.
Pussy Riot Won't Ask Putin For Pardon RFE/RL 20 Aug 2012 -- Maria Alyokhina, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, and Yekaterina Samutsevich -- guilty of "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred" for their anti-Putin performance in Moscow's Christ the Savior Cathedral.
Moscow Criticizes ‘Interference’ in Pussy Riot Case RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2012 -- Moscow issued a stern warning against any interference in its judicial affairs, especially in the case of the anti-Putin punk group Pussy Riot.
Cornyn Demands Answers on Russian Attack Sub in Gulf of Mexico Office of John Cornyn, US Senator for Texas 17 Aug 2012 -- US Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) wrote Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert after Russian sub reportedly went undetected.
Pussy Riot Members Found Guilty, Jailed For Two Years RFE/RL 17 Aug 2012 -- A court in Moscow has found the three members of the punk feminist performance-art group Pussy Riot guilty of "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred" after performing what they called a "punk prayer" at a landmark Moscow church in February and sentenced them to two years in prison.
Russia to Lay Down New Diesel Sub for Black Sea Fleet RIA Novosti 17 Aug 2012 -- The Admiralty Shipyard in St. Petersburg will lay down on Friday a new Varshavyanka class diesel-electric submarine for Russia's Black Sea Fleet, the company said.
New Ballistic Missile Sub to Join Fleet in September RIA Novosti 17 Aug 2012 -- Russia's newest ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), the Project 955 Borey class boat Yury Dolgoruky, will be handed over to the fleet in September, a source in United Shipbuilding Corporation said on Friday.
Russian Navy Med Sea Group to Split After Drills RIA Novosti 17 Aug 2012 -- A combined-fleet group of Russian Navy ships in the Mediterranean Seawill split into two groups following completion of its duties, Russia's Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Pentagon Denies Reports of Russian Sub near U.S. RIA Novosti 16 Aug 2012 -- Pentagon denied on Thursday media reports that a Russian nuclear powered submarine cruised unnoticed for several weeks in the Gulf of Mexico near the shores of the United States.
Russian Mi-28 Helicopter Gunship Crashes RIA Novosti 16 Aug 2012 -- A Russian Army Mil Mi-28N, one of the force's newest machines, crashed on Thursday at its base in Mozdok, North Ossetia.
Russian Space Official Resigns After Satellite Failure RIA Novosti 15 Aug 2012 -- The head of a top Russian rocket company handed in his notice on Wednesday, a day after Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reprimanded space officials over a failed satellite launch last month, a government source said.
Russia Puts 4th S-400 Air Defense Regiment on Combat Duty RIA Novosti 15 Aug 2012 -- The fourth regiment armed with S-400 Triumf air defense systems will be officially put on combat duty in Russia's Far East on Thursday, a spokesman for the Eastern Military District said on Wednesday.
Russia Will Not Cut Rearmament Spending - Putin RIA Novosti 14 Aug 2012 -- The Russian government will not cut financing for its rearmament program for the armed forces, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
Russian Steals Gunpowder to Fuel Stove RIA Novosti 14 Aug 2012 -- Police detained a man in the Volga Federal District as he tried to steal a load of gunpowder from a military test site, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.
Iran Accuses Media of Inflaming S-300 Dispute RIA Novosti 14 Aug 2012 -- Iran accused the international media on Tuesday of exaggerating tensions between Russia and Iran in order 'to damage bilateral relations between the two countries' over a cancelled 2007 contract for Russian-made S-300 air defense missile systems.
Ramstein Spy Linked to Russia RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2012 -- A NATO civilian worker arrested last week on suspicion of espionage in western Germany has been linked to Russian intelligence, The Times reported on Monday.
Russian Warships Head to Mediterranean RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2012 -- A Russian joint naval flotilla has arrived in the Mediterranean after missing a planned visit to a Russian Black Sea port, a defense ministry source said on Monday.
Nuclear Submarine to Serve Decade After Refit RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2012 -- The Russian Navy's submarine Novomoskovsk has been refitted and returned to service with the Northern Fleet, and will serve another ten years before being decommissioned in 2022, Fleet Spokesman Captain First Rank Vadim Serga said on Monday.
U.S. Iran Sanctions Threaten Ties With Russia – Official RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2012 -- Relations between the United States and Russia may suffer as a result of new, wide-ranging U.S. sanctions introduced against Iran, a Russian Foreign Ministry official said on Monday.
Does Russia-Georgia-War Film Signal A Rift Between Putin And Medvedev? RFE/RL 10 Aug 2012 -- A slickly produced film featuring some leading Russian military figures who accuse then-President Dmitry Medvedev of indecisiveness on the eve of Russia's brief August 2008 war with Georgia continues to produce shockwaves among the country's political elite.
Russian Warships Hold Drills in Mediterranean RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2012 -- A Russian joint naval task force on a training mission in the Mediterranean has conducted two-day tactical exercises with live-firing drills, the Defense Ministry said.
Russia’s Air Force to Get 180 New Aircraft by Yearend RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2012 -- The Russian Air Force will receive some 180 brand new planes and helicopters by the end of the year.
Air Defense Forces to Get New Defense Systems by 2020 RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2012 -- All the Russian Air Force's air defense missile units will be reequipped with modern S-400, S-300V4 Vityaz, and short-range Pantsyr-S1 gun/missile air defense systems by 2020.
Medvedev Surprised at Georgia Reaction to Tskhinvali Trip RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2012 -- Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev who just returned from South Ossetia on Friday warned Georgia against telling the Russian leadership which sovereign countries it should visit or not.
Georgia: Medvedev’s Tskhinvali Visit ‘Illegal’ RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2012 -- Georgia’s Foreign Ministry has denounced as "illegal" Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev’s visit to Tskhinvali, the capital of South Ossetia.
Indonesia Says ‘No, Thanks’ to More Sukhoi Fighters RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2012 -- Indonesia will buy no more Sukhoi fighter jets from Russia, opting instead for U.S. F-16s.
Medvedev to Name & Shame Failed Satellite Launch Officials RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2012 -- Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said he will name officials responsible for Monday's failed satellite launch next week.
Fuel Pipe to Blame for Proton Launch Failure RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2012 -- Monday's failed satellite launch was caused by a fault in a fuel pipe.
Russia Plans ICBM Test Launch From New Submarine RFE/RL 08 Aug 2012 -- Russian First Deputy Defense Minister Aleksandr Sukhorukov has said one of the country's new submarines will test launch one of Russia's newest intercontinental ballistic missiles.
First Borey Class Subs to be Deployed in Pacific RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- Russia’s first two Borey class strategic submarines will be ultimately deployed with the Pacific Fleet.
Sukhoi Tests New Radar Array for 5th-Generation Fighter RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- Russia’s Sukhoi aircraft maker has started tests of a new onboard radar system for its 5th generation T-50 fighter jet.
Sukhoi Continues Tests of Su-35 Fighter Jet RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- Russia’s Sukhoi aircraft company is carrying out state acceptance trials of its Su-35 advanced fighter jet at the Russian Air Force’s flight test center.
Russian Military May Receive New Tank for Testing in 2013 RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- The Russian military may receive a prototype of a new main battle tank for field testing almost a year earlier than scheduled.
Russia to Keep Arms Procurement Budget Intact RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- The Russian military has no plans to cut the financing of an ambitious arms procurement program until 2020.
Medvedev Pledges Full Support to South Ossetia RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- Russia will continue to fully support South Ossetia, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.
Medvedev Defends His Georgia Attack Decision in 2008 RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that his decision to repel the Georgian attack on South Ossetia in August 2008 was timely and efficient.
Russian Generals Accuse Medvedev Of Hesitation In Russian-Georgian War RFE/RL 08 Aug 2012 -- Top current and former Russian military commanders have accused ex-President Dmitry Medvedev of hesitation in ordering military operations in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia in 2008.
Controversy, Confusion on 4-Year Anniversary of Ossetia War RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- Exactly four years on, a new documentary has revived the debate over the five-day war in 2008 between Russia and Georgia.
Former Generals Slate Medvedev Over Ossetia War RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- Former top-ranking generals in the Russian army have alleged Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev’s indecision while he was president during the 2008 war with Georgia resulted in unnecessary loss of life.
2nd Bomb Wing delegation visits Russia AFNS 08 Aug 2012 -- A delegation of five people from the 2nd Bomb Wing visited Engels Air Base in Saratov, Russia, last month on a goodwill mission with a dual purpose.
As Curiosity Explores Mars, Russia’s Spacemen Take Stock RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2012 -- The United States has successfully launched its fourth surface rover to Mars in 16 years.
Kavkaz-2012 Drills to Involve Live Firing of Iskander Missiles RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2012 -- The Kavkaz-2012 military exercises will involve the live firing of Iskander ballistic missile complexes.
Russia, India Start Joint Anti-Terrorism Drills RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2012 -- Russia and India will hold an official opening of joint INDRA-2012 anti-terrorism military exercises in the Siberian republic of Buryatia.
Space Agency Chief Denies Staff Changes after Proton Failure RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2012 -- Vladimir Popovkin, the head of Russia’s space agency Roscosmos, denied staff changes in the agency following Monday’s loss of two telecommunications satellites.
Russia to Suspend Proton Rocket Launches RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2012 -- Russian Space Agency Roscosmos will suspend the launches of Proton-M rocket carriers with Briz-M boosters the incident when the booster had failed to bring two satellites into a calculated transition orbit.
Russian Booster Fails to Put Satellites in Transit Orbit RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2012 -- Briz-M booster has failed to bring two satellites into a calculated transition orbit after the launch late.
Russia to Set Up Naval Infrastructure in Arctic RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2012 -- Russia will create several infrastructure hubs along the Northern Sea Route in the Arctic.
Armavia Returns Superjet-100 to Manufacturer RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2012 -- Armenia’s flagship air carrier Armavia said it had returned its Superjet-100 medium-haul aircraft to the manufacturer, for which it was the launch customer.
Baltic Shipyard to Build $1 Bln Atomflot Icebreaker RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2012 -- Russia's Baltic Shipyard is to build a 36.96 billion ruble ($1.15 billion) nuclear-powered icebreaker for Atomflot company.
Port Call in Tartus Possible - Russian Defense Min. RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2012 -- Russian warships engaged in drills in the Mediterranean Sea may enter Russia's naval re-supply and maintenance base in Syria's Tartus, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Turkish Army Holds Drills on Syria Border RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2012 -- The Turkish army is conducting exercises with ground forces and tanks near its border with Syria, national media reported on Thursday.
Russia Could Deploy Unmanned Bomber After 2040 - Air Force RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2012 -- Russia could deploy a 'sixth-generation' pilotless strategic bomber aircraft after 2040, Long-Range Aviation Commander Lt . Gen. Anatoly Zhikharev said on Thursday.
Air Force to Get 400 Modernized Mi-8 Helicopters by 2020 RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2012 -- The Russian Air Force will take delivery of up to 400 modernized Mi-8 battlefield support helicopters by 2020, service spokesman Col.Vladimir Drik said on Thursday.
Iran to Drop $4-bln Claim if Russia Delivers S-300 Missiles: Envoy RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2012 -- Iran will withdraw its $4-billion lawsuit against Russia if it delivers S-300 air-defense systems to the Islamic republic, the Iranian ambassador to Russia said.
Russian Shipyard Starts Metal Cutting for Mistral RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2012 -- Russia’s Baltic Shipyard has started metal cutting for the hull of the first Mistral class amphibious assault ship being built in France for the Russian Navy.
Professionals in Russian Airborne Forces to Double by 2017 RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2012 -- The number of professional servicemen in the Russian Airborne Forces is expected to reach 20,000 in the next five or seven years, more than double the current 9,500 troops.
One Sailor Killed, 4 Injured as Shell Explodes in Baltic Fleet RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2012 -- One Navy serviceman was killed and four injured when a shell detonated during an exercise in Russia’s Baltic Fleet.
Russia Launches Space Freighter to Orbital Station RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2012 -- Russia launched a Progress class space freighter on a resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Russia to Deliver Supplies to Space Station in Record Time RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2012 -- For the first time Russia will attempt to deliver supplies to the International Space Station in six hours rather than two days.
VEB Grants Sukhoi $1 Bln for SSJ-100 Upgrade RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2012 -- Russia's national development bank Vnesheconombank is to loan $1 billion to aircraft-builder Sukhoi until 2024 to further develop its Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional airliner.

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