May 2015 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russian Opposition Deputy Says Lavrov Must Confirm, Explain EU Blacklist RFE/RL 31 May 2015 -- A Russian opposition lawmaker has said in a formal inquiry that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov needs to explain why 89 politicians from 17 European countries have been banned from entering Russia.
Russian Air Force Chief Praises Ka-52 Attack Helicopter as World's Best Sputnik 31 May 2015 -- The Commander of the Russian Air Force praised the Russian Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter as the world's best; the comments came during the aerial acrobatics contest "Aviadarts 2015" in the city of Voronezh, in the South-West of Russia.
Russian Aerospace Defense Forces to Hold 200 Summer Exercises Sputnik 31 May 2015 -- According to Defense Ministry, Russia's Aerospace Defense Forces (ADF) will launch over 200 combat training exercises this summer starting Monday.
Russia's Admiral Nakhimov Battle Cruiser to Return to Service by 2018 Sputnik 31 May 2015 -- Russia's Admiral Nakhimov nuclear-powered battle cruiser will return to service after being upgraded by 2018, the Russian Navy's Shipbuilding Department's deputy head said Saturday.
With Russia Boxed In, Frozen Transdniester Conflict Could Heat Up RFE/RL 30 May 2015 -- The Ukrainian parliament's vote this month to break off most forms of military and intelligence cooperation with Moscow over the conflict with Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine threatens to upset an uneasy peace in Moldova's breakaway Transdniester region.
Russia to Sign Border Military Activity Deal With Japan, North Korea Sputnik 30 May 2015 -- Russian Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said that Russia expects to sign bilateral agreements preventing dangerous military activity near each other's borders with Japan and North Korea.
Russia to Take Part in South China Sea Naval Exercises Sputnik 30 May 2015 -- Russia will take part in South China Sea counter-terrorism exercises as it becomes increasingly concerned with security and stability in the region.
Russian Jets Force US Navy Destroyer Away From Territorial Waters Sputnik 30 May 2015 -- Russian Navy jets forced a US Navy ship into the eastern Black Sea after it was noticed heading into Russia's territorial waters.
Russia's Own Mistral-class Carrier is in Final Phase of Design Sputnik 30 May 2015 -- Russia's analogue of the French Mistral-class carrier is in its final phase of design and will be probably laid down soon afterwards, according to the head of the Navy Ship Building Directorate; the decision to buy the vessels from France was made under "certain circumstances"; six years ago Russia was already capable of building them.
Russian Navy to Receive First of Six Patrol Ships by 2016 Sputnik 30 May 2015 -- The first of six new patrol ships designed to combat piracy in the Horn of Africa under the Russian Navy's project will enter into service by the end of 2016, according to Captain ? Rank Vladimir Tryapichnikov.
Russian Rights Activists Slam Putin's Crackdown on NGOs VOA 29 May 2015 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed into law a bill giving prosecutors the power to declare foreign and international organizations 'undesirable' in Russia, shut them down, and punish any Russian citizens involved. Supporters say the legislation is to prevent threats to Russia's constitutional order, defense, or state security.
Russia Bashes NATO Chief's Statements 'Aimed at American Audience' Sputnik 29 May 2015 -- The statements made by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during his visit to Washington contradict declared intentions to improve relations with Moscow in order to ensure global security, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday.
Kyrgyz-Russian military drills to enter active phase June 2 TASS 29 May 2015 -- The active phase of the Russian-Kyrgyz maneuvers that are underway in Kyrgyzstan will begin on June 2, the press service of the Russian Air Force Base in Kant (Kyrgyzstan's Chui Province) told TASS on Friday. The base's equipment and personnel are also engaged in the exercise.
Russia Will Respond to NATO's Missile Defense Buildup in Europe – General Sputnik 29 May 2015 -- Russia will adequately respond to what it sees as an "unrestrained expansion" of NATO's missile defenses, a top defense ministry official said on Friday.
Russia concerned over upcoming missile defense drills involving US TASS 29 May 2015 -- Russia's Defense Ministry has voiced concerns over the At Sea Demonstration-2015 exercises planned for this autumn that will involve the US and will simulate interception of Russian ballistic missiles.
Supersonic Tu-160 Strategic Bomber to Increase Russia's Military Capability Sputnik 29 May 2015 -- Russia will considerably increase its arsenal of Tupolev Tu-160 ('White Swan') heavy strategic bombers, unique machines, able to attack its targets at high speeds, US journalist Zachary Keck pointed out.
Russia Completes 2014 State Arms Procurement by 97% - Deputy Minister Sputnik 29 May 2015 -- Russia's 2014 state arms procurement program is 97 percent complete with the remainder to be fulfilled in the third and fourth quarters of 2015, Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said Friday.
Russian defense minister sets more complicated tasks for military snap check TASS 29 May 2015 -- Paratroopers and special force units that have been alerted on Friday will seize hypothetical enemy's aerodromes within a combat readiness check of the Air Force and air defense units of the Central Military District, the Russian Defense Ministry press service reported.
Russian Defense Ministry slams NATO's allegations concerning military snap check in Russia TASS 29 May 2015 -- Russian Defense Ministry has come up with a comment on NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's allegation that Russia is using the snap exercise underway at the moment to cover up redeployment of troops to Ukraine.
Russia's Military Preparations Raise Concerns in Europe, Ukraine VOA 28 May 2015 -- Russia this week held surprise, massive military exercises as members of NATO, the western military alliance, took part in its own drills. Military analysts say the military muscle-flexing increases the chances for incidents that could spark a wider conflict.
NATO Activity Increasing on Russian Border With Baltics - Official Sputnik 28 May 2015 -- NATO members boosted their activity in the Baltic region. Limiting the import into Russia of certain types of agricultural products has stimulated a growth in criminal activity on the border because of the illegal movement of goods.
Putin Decree On State Secrets Could Stymie Antiwar Efforts RFE/RL 28 May 2015 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that classifies military losses during special operations in peacetime.
What Putin Got Wrong RFE/RL 28 May 2015 -- and oozed beyond it -- Since the Ukraine crisis erupted, Vladimir Putin has befuddled his foes with hybrid-war tactics, poisoned discourse with a sophisticated disinformation campaign, and alarmed the West with a series of provocative moves aimed at probing NATO's defenses.
Russian Defense Ministry: Military Drills Held Far From Border With Ukraine Sputnik 28 May 2015 -- Russia's Defense Ministry refuted the statement made by the NATO chief that Russia had allegedly used military drills in order to hide the shift of troops to Ukraine.
Russia to Buy as Many T-50 PAK-FA Fighters as Manufacturers Can Produce Sputnik 28 May 2015 -- The testing is in full swing, and the aircraft shows excellent performance and is expected to surpass all rivals, the Russian Air Force Commander said.
Russian Air Force to Get at Least 50 New Strategic Tu-160 Blackjack Bombers Sputnik 28 May 2015 -- The Russian Air Force will receive no less than 50 new Tu-160 (Blackjack) heavy strategic bombers.
Russia's new Armata tank may require two years' crew training - expert TASS 28 May 2015 -- Russia's newest Armata tank will require crew training for up to two years and conscripts drafted for just one year won't be able to master the technology, retired Tank Troops Colonel Viktor Murakhovsky said on Thursday.
Mass training of pilots in full swing for Russia's Air Force - commander TASS 28 May 2015 -- The Russian Air Force is not experiencing a shortage of trained pilots and enrolment at military aviation schools is in full swing, Air Force Commander-in-Chief, Colonel-General Viktor Bondarev said on Thursday.
Russian defense minister arrives at testing range for final phase of military snap check TASS 28 May 2015 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has arrived at the Ashuluk proving ground, near Astrakhan, for the final phase of the combat readiness check of the Central Military District's Air Force and air defense.
Russian 5th generation fighter to surpass US analogues - Air Force chief TASS 28 May 2015 -- Russia's fifth-generation fighter jets known as PAK FA aircraft will enter service in 2016 and their serial supplies will start from 2017, Russian Air Force Commander-in-Chief Viktor Bondarev said on Thursday.
Putin made decision to revive production of Tu-160M strategic bomber - Air Force commander TASS 28 May 2015 -- Russia's Air Force will purchase at least 50 Tu-160M strategic bombers, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air Force, Gen.Viktor Bondarev said on Thursday.
Biden: US Stands With Ukraine to Fight Russian Aggression VOA 27 May 2015 -- The United States will stand by Ukraine to fight Russian aggression, which has become a prominent consideration for European security, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday.
US Lawmakers: Russia Incinerating Dead Troops in Ukraine VOA 27 May 2015 -- Two U.S. lawmakers say Russia is using mobile crematoriums to hide its military involvement in eastern Ukraine.
Biden Defends Cooperation With Russia Amid Ukraine Standoff RFE/RL 27 May 2015 -- Vice President Joe Biden says the United States should pursue cooperation with Russia on areas of mutual interests as long as it is not 'asked to back off matters of principles' crucial to the 'security and well-being' of Washington and its allies.
India, Russia to conduct joint naval maneuvers off Indian coast TASS 27 May 2015 -- The Russian-Indian joint naval exercise Indra Navy-2015 will be conducted in India's territorial waters, and the first conference on the maneuvers' planning will be held in early June, spokesman for Russia's Eastern Military District Alexander Gordeyev said on Wednesday.
Rumblings Of Dissent In Russia's West RFE/RL 27 May 2015 -- Kaliningrad has a history of being something of a harbinger. Back in February 2010, a protest against a new transportation tax in the region quickly mushroomed into a massive antigovernment rally that drew 10,000 people from across the political spectrum.
Russia Can Build Mistral-Like Nuclear Ship Equipped With Air Defense System Sputnik 27 May 2015 -- Russia is capable of building its own equivalent of Mistral-class helicopter carrier equipped with nuclear power engines as Moscow is aware of the design of the French-made ship, deputy chairman of the Russian State Duma's Committee on Industry Vladimir Gutenev told RIA Novosti.
Russia's Typhoon Armored Vehicles to Finish Operational Testing in 2015 Sputnik 27 May 2015 -- Russia's brand new Typhoon armored vehicles will undergo final operational service tests in 2015, the director of the department of digital design systems of OJSC KAMAZ told RIA Novosti.
Russia's Ka-52, Mi-28 Attack Helicopters Can Compete With US Apache Sputnik 27 May 2015 -- The Russian helicopter-manufacturing industry can successfully compete with foreign rivals, including the United States, Andrei Shibitov, Deputy Director of Russian Helicopter Holding, claimed.
Not So Fast: Russian Official Reprimanded for 'Scrapping' Mistral Deal Sputnik 27 May 2015 -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin reprimanded a military industrial official for his misleading statements that Russia has decided not to buy two Mistral-class helicopter carriers from France, the Russian Kommersant newspaper reported Wednesday.
Over 100 warplanes engaged in Russia's snap combat readiness check - defense ministry TASS 27 May 2015 -- Over 100 Russian warplanes have made training flights as part of a snap combat readiness check of aviation and air defense troops in the Central Military District that kicked off on Monday, the Defense Ministry press office said on Wednesday.
Ten ships of Russian Northern Fleet involved in Barents Sea military drills TASS 27 May 2015 -- Ten ships of the Russia's Northern Fleet, including the Admiral Ushakov destroyer, are involved in the Barents Sea maneuvers that were launched on Wednesday, fleet's spokesman Navy Captain 1st Rank Vadim Serga said.
Russia says 'issues' must be settled before S-300 delivery to Iran Press TV 27 May 2015 -- Russia has raised a number of 'issues' obstructing the delivery of its S-300 surface-to-air missile (SAM) defense systems to Iran as agreed in 2007.
Russia to Deliver S-300s to Iran After Solving Lawsuit Over Previous Deal Sputnik 27 May 2015 -- The new contract will be implemented as soon as all issues are resolved.
Russia's S-300 missile system to be supplied to Iran when lawsuit is settled - deputy FM TASS 27 May 2015 -- The contract for supplying air defense systems S-300 to Tehran will be effected when the issue of Iran's lawsuit has been settled, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on the Rossiya-24 round-the-clock news channel.
Obama, NATO Chief Denounce Russia's 'Increasingly Aggressive' Posture VOA 26 May 2015 -- U.S. President Barack Obama cited Russia's "increasingly aggressive" posture with respect to Ukraine Tuesday, as he and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg discussed the challenges facing NATO as it works to protect alliance members.
Rights Groups Condemn 'Dangerous' Russian Undesirables Law RFE/RL 26 May 2015 -- Rights groups named as potential targets of a new law allowing the government to brand international organizations 'undesirable' and shutter their Russia operations have criticized the legislation, calling it a 'dangerous' new weapon in a Kremlin campaign to suppress civil society.
Russia Officially Gives Up on Mistral Deal Sputnik 26 May 2015 -- Moscow has finally given up on the Mistral deal. Now Russia and France will dicuss only the sum that Paris should pay Russia for the failed contract.
Russia's Black Sea Fleet to Receive New Missile Carrier Ships Sputnik 26 May 2015 -- Russia's Black Sea fleet is expected to receive two new Project 21631 (Buyan-M) corvettes, Zelenodolsk Shipyard's CEO Renat Mistakhov told RIA Novosti.
Russia to Build Own Helicopter Carrier to Replace Mistral Sputnik 26 May 2015 -- Russia plans to build its own ships instead of French Mistrals, a senior official said.
Russia to Start Production of New Ka-226T Helicopter in 2016 Sputnik 26 May 2015 -- Designed in 2008, the Ka-226T is the advanced modification of the Ka-226 multirole helicopter. The helicopter has a takeoff mass of 3.6 tons and a maximum speed of 250 kmh. The Russian and Indian Defense Ministries are interested in purchasing the helicopter.
Russia to Deploy Armata Tanks, APCs, Air-Defense Missiles in Arctic Sputnik 26 May 2015 -- Tanks and armored vehicles, based on the Armata and Bumerang combat platforms, air defense missile batteries and other military hardware will soon be deployed in Russia's Arctic regions, the Southern Military District's press service announced on Tuesday.
Russian warplanes to practise cruise missile launches in snap combat readiness check TASS 26 May 2015 -- The Russian Air Force will drill cruise missile launches, missile and bomb attacks in a snap combat readiness check of aviation and air defense troops in the Central Military District, Deputy Chief of Russia's General Staff Andrey Kartapolov said on Tuesday.
Major overhaul of Russia's Tu-160 strategic bomber to be completed in 2019 TASS 26 May 2015 -- A major overhaul of Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bombers will be completed in 2019, Boris Naishuler, the director of the Gorbunov Kazan Aviation Production Association's design center, which upgrades the aircraft, said Tuesday.
Russian defense capabilities unaffected by failed Mistral deal - security official TASS 26 May 2015 -- Russia's defense capabilities will be no way affected by France's failure to supply Mistral helicopter carriers under a bilateral deal, Yevgeny Lukyanov, Russian Security Council's deputy secretary, told journalists on Tuesday.
Over 100 Russian warplanes to relocate to new aerodromes in snap combat readiness check TASS 26 May 2015 -- Over 100 warplanes of Russia's Air Force will relocate to other aerodromes over the next twenty-four hours in a surprise combat readiness check of aviation and air defense troops in the Central Military District, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Russia Begins Major Air Force Exercise VOA 26 May 2015 -- Hundreds of Russian warplanes and thousands of troops began a major military exercise Tuesday, coinciding with Arctic maneuvers by NATO forces.
Iraq Hopes for Russia to Supply Arms, Ammunition to Fight Against ISIL Sputnik 26 May 2015 -- Baghdad is hoping for Moscow's aid in delivering ammunition in order to fight against the Islamic State, Iraqi Interior Minister Mohammed Ghabban said Tuesday.
Tehran-Moscow talks on S-300 successful: Iran official ISNA 26 May 2015 -- TEHRAN (SIAN)- A senior Iranian official described as 'successful' negotiations on the delivery of Russia's S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Iran.
Too Early to Deliver S-300 Missile Defense Systems to Iran - Official Sputnik 26 May 2015 -- The due time for the delivery of S-300 missile defense systems to Iran is yet to come, the Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary said.
Russia-Iran S-300 air defense system contract to be finalized - Foreign Ministry TASS 26 May 2015 -- A contract on the delivery of Russia's S-300 air defense missile systems to Iran is still being finalized, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Tuesday.
Russia Brings Charges Against Lithuanian Citizen Accused of Espionage Sputnik 26 May 2015 -- Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) officially brought charges against a Lithuanian national, arrested on May 20, in Moscow while receiving a secret document from a Russian resident. The man was accused of espionage activities and brought into custody.
Russia's Landmark $2Bln Deal With Egypt for MiG Fighter Jets Sputnik 25 May 2015 -- Russia has agreed to deliver 46 MiG-29 air superiority fighters to Egypt and is soon expected to sign a deal worth approximately $2 billion, what might become the largest order since the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia's business daily Vedomosti reports, quoting a source close to the aviation industry.
Russian Arms Export Portfolio Stable, Stands at Over $50 Bln – Putin Sputnik 25 May 2015 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia must create a new generation of weapons and military equipment, train new, highly skilled professionals, strengthened country's position on the global market.
Robo-Firefighter Signs Up for Service With Russian Army Sputnik 25 May 2015 -- A new robotic firefighting vehicle, based on a battle tank platform, has been put into service with the Russian Armed Forces.
Russia Begins Snap Aviation Combat Readiness Drills Sputnik 25 May 2015 -- Russian Defense Minister Gen. Sergei Shoigu said that snap Russian combat readiness exercises for aviation groups and anti-air defense troops began in the Central Military District.
Russia's Central Military District combat readiness snap check involves 12,000 troops TASS 25 May 2015 -- Some 12,000 troops, up to 250 warplanes and helicopters are involved in a surprise combat readiness check of the aviation grouping and air defense forces in the Central Military District, the Russian Defense Ministry press service reported on Monday.
Putin: Russia needs to overcome aggressive resistance on world arms market TASS 25 May 2015 -- Moscow is increasingly confronted with the aggressive resistance of other countries in arms trade, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the Commission for Military and Technical Cooperation on Monday.
Combat readiness snap check underway in Russia's Central Military District - minister TASS 25 May 2015 -- The aviation grouping and air defense units of Russia's Central Military District were alerted in a surprise combat readiness check, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Monday.
US, Norwegian Inspectors to Fly Over Russia Sputnik 25 May 2015 -- Head of Russia's National Nuclear Risk Reduction Center Sergei Rуzhkov says that US and Norway will conduct a joint observation flight over the territory of Russia under the Treaty on Open Skies.
Rogozin: Europe to give worthy reply to Russia's Armata tank only in 15 years TASS 25 May 2015 -- Europe will be able to give a worthy reply to Russia's Armata tank only in 15 years, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said during the Voskresny Vecher (Sunday Night) program on Russian television.
Defiant And Mercurial, Chechnya's Kadyrov Flexes His Muscles RFE/RL 24 May 2015 -- He's told his forces to shoot Russian officers operating in his fiefdom without his permission, accused the U.S. government of complicity in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, and blessed the reportedly bigamous marriage of a local police chief to a minor. Such have been the recent exploits of Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-backed leader of Russia's Chechnya region whose pronouncements and behavior have appeared increasingly mercurial, even for a man already renowned for his flamboyant - and often menacing - public persona.
Russia's New Armata Tank Hard to Rival - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sputnik 24 May 2015 -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said that foreign countries lag behind Russia in terms of advanced tank-building technology by some 15-20 years.
US Is 'Deeply Troubled' by Russia's 'Undesirable' NGO Law VOA 23 May 2015 -- The United States has expressed concern over a new Russian law giving prosecutors the right to declare foreign and international non-governmental organizations 'undesirable' and to fine or jail Russians who are involved with them.
Russia's Navy Receives Newest Russian-Built Oceanographic Research Vessel Sputnik 23 May 2015 -- The Russian Navy has received a brand new oceanographic research vessel, the Yantar, which is equipped with two self-propelled deep submergence vehicles; the ship was built at the Russian Baltic shipyard of the same name, Yantar, and is slated to be used for deep-sea research and rescue operations.
Russian Helicopters Begins Mass Production of New Heavy Transport Mi-26T2 Sputnik 23 May 2015 -- Russian Helicopters has begun mass production of the Mi-26T2, a completely modernized variant of the legendary Mi-26 heavy transport helicopter, a press statement on the company's website reported on Friday.
Recent Proton Loss to Push Up Launch Costs - Manufacturer Sputnik 22 May 2015 -- According to the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, recent loss of the Proton-M rocket will push up launch costs and affect the overall number of contracts.
Indian Company Wants Cooperation With Russia to Manufacture Nuclear Subs Sputnik 22 May 2015 -- An Indian company reportedly seeks partnership with Russia to locally manufacture nuclear submarines and stealth warships.
Russian-Chinese naval exercise in Mediterranean ends TASS 21 May 2015 -- The Russian-Chinese naval manoeuvres Joint Sea 2015 in the Mediterranean have ended, and the exercise closing ceremony is held at the headquarters of the drills' joint command, Russian Navy spokesman Captain 1st Rank Igor Dygalo said on Thursday. The Russian and Chinese commanders of the drills - Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Vice Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov and his Chinese counterpart - Du Jingchen, deputy commander of the Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, hold the event.
Ukraine Will Not Take Part in Creation of New Russian-Chinese Helicopter Sputnik 21 May 2015 -- Ukrainian company Motor Sich will not participate in the creation of a Russian-Chinese helicopter, Yuri Tereschenko, head of Ukraine's State Export Control, said.
Ukraine parliament scraps 5 military agreements with Russia Press TV 21 May 2015 -- The Ukrainian parliament has terminated a series of intergovernmental agreements on military cooperation with Russia, amid growing tensions between the two sides.
Kiev Scraps Military Cooperation, Secret Info Security Treaties With Russia Sputnik 21 May 2015 -- The Verkhovna Rada denounced agreements on military cooperation, the mutual security of secret information, cooperation in military reconnaissance and the organization of military logistics with Russia.
Russia Expects Notice on Launch of KA-226T Helicopter Production in India Sputnik 21 May 2015 -- Russia is expecting formal notification from India on its decision to launch production of light Kamov Ka-226T (NATO reporting name Hoodlum) multirole helicopters.
Russia Has Technology to Build Equivalent of Mistral Helicopter Carrier Sputnik 21 May 2015 -- Russia possesses the necessary technology to build helicopter carriers similar to the French-made Mistral-class ships, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Kozhin said.
Ambassador calls Russia India's primary military partner TASS 21 May 2015 -- India is interested in the development of military and technical cooperation with Russia, especially with regard to air force, Indian Ambassador to Russia Pundi Srinivasan Raghavan told reporters in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk on Thursday.
Ukraine Blackmails Creditors With Debt Payment Freeze Sputnik 20 May 2015 -- Ukraine's parliament approved a law granting the government the right to impose a moratorium on foreign debt payments on Tuesday. The document presented by Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk, was upheld by 256 MPs.
Kiev's Foreign Debt Repayment Moratorium De Facto Announces Default - Putin Sputnik 20 May 2015 -- Vladimir Putin instructed Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to assume control of Ukraine's repayment of its $3-billion debt in Eurobonds that Russia bought in 2013.
Russia warns of retaliatory measures if Ukraine hosts NATO missiles Press TV 20 May 2015 -- Russia has threatened to adopt countermeasures if NATO deploys its ballistic missile system in Ukraine.
New Russian Super Aircraft Carrier 'Storm' to Reform Russian Navy Sputnik 20 May 2015 -- Russia is developing a new aircraft carrier capable of transporting 90 different aircraft for various combat operations.
Russian Military Testing Takhion Reconnaissance Drones in Kuril Islands Sputnik 20 May 2015 -- The Takhion drones have been designed to operate in harsh weather conditions, endure a wide range of temperatures, and operate well in strong winds.
Russia to Close Stealth Corvette Project Over Lack of Foreign Components Sputnik 20 May 2015 -- A project to build advanced Gremyashchy class stealth corvettes will be closed due to insufficient supply of foreign-made components, the shipbuilder said Wednesday.
Russian army to receive over 250 planes and other aircraft in 2015 TASS 20 May 2015 -- The Russian army will receive over 250 aircraft, including planes, helicopters and drones, in 2015, Russia's First Deputy Defense Minister Arkady Bakhin said on Wednesday.
Kiev's ceasing of military cooperation with Moscow poses no threat to Russia - official TASS 20 May 2015 -- Ukraine's decision to sever military and technical cooperation with Moscow carries no threat for Russia, since Moscow has already secured import substitution of the vast majority of products previously supplied by Ukraine, first deputy head of the United Russia faction in the State Duma and member of the lower house Defence Committee Franz Klintsevich told TASS on Wednesday.
Russia's Buk-M3 antiaircraft missile system surpasses S-300 in some parameters - source TASS 20 May 2015 -- The range of the Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile systems is 70 km - by 25 km more than of its predecessor, and by a number of parameters the new system has surpassed the long-range S-300 air defense missile system, a Russian Defense Ministry source told TASS on Wednesday.
Serial production of Russia's new airborne vehicles, APCs to be started June 1 TASS 20 May 2015 -- Serial production of Russia's new airborne combat vehicles BMD-4M and Rakushka armored personnel carriers will be launched on June 1, Russian Airborne Forces Commander Vladimir Shamanov told TASS on Wednesday.
Russia Detains Alleged Lithuanian Spy RFE/RL 20 May 2015 -- A Russian court has charged a Lithuanian citizen with espionage.
India Interested in Producing Frigates Jointly With Russia Sputnik 20 May 2015 -- From 2003 to 2013, Russia delivered to India six frigates of project 11356. The first three vessels were equipped with Klub-N cruise missiles; the others were armed with BrahMos cruise missiles.
Russia, Belarus Join Hands on Advanced Anti-Aircraft Missile System Sputnik 19 May 2015 -- Russia and Belarus will jointly develop a new short-range anti-aircraft missile complex, it was announced on Tuesday.
Russian POW Video Raises War Crime Questions For Ukraine RFE/RL 19 May 2015 -- The treatment of prisoners of war (POWs) in the Ukraine conflict has repeatedly sparked concerns ever since fighting erupted last year in eastern Ukraine between Kyiv's forces and Russian-backed separatists.
Work on Russia's Unitary System of Missile Warning on Schedule - Deputy PM Sputnik 19 May 2015 -- Russia is working on its unitary space system of early warning missile strikes according to the schedule.
Russian Lawmakers Pass 'Undesirable' NGOs Bill RFE/RL 19 May 2015 -- Russia's lower house of parliament has given final approval to a bill on so-called 'undesirable organizations' that critics say will deal a fresh blow to a nongovernmental sector that already faces considerable pressure.
Russia's Armed Forces Set to Create Unified Flight Safety System Sputnik 19 May 2015 -- Russia's Ministry of Defense is developing hardware and software for the unification of information and analytical flight safety systems for the air force.
State Trials of Russia's 'Sosna' Air Defense System to Begin in Summer Sputnik 19 May 2015 -- The new short-range air defense system Sosna can eliminate all types of air threats including high-precision weapons like cruise missiles and guided aircraft missiles.
Russia's state contract for missile forces implemented according to plan - deputy PM TASS 19 May 2015 -- The work under the state defense contract for the strategic missile defense force and air and space defense, as well as the creation of a unified space system of warning of a missile attack proceeds according to the original plan, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin told the State Duma on Tuesday.
Russian Navy's new destroyer to be nuclear-powered, gas turbine option dropped - source TASS 19 May 2015 -- Russia's Defense Ministry has amended a technical assignment for developing the Leader-type missile destroyer for the Navy, which will have a nuclear power unit as the sole option, a source in the defense industry said on Tuesday.
Russian, Chinese ships begin exercise in Mediterranean to ensure shipping safety TASS 18 May 2015 -- Russian and Chinese naval ships on Monday morning began a joint exercise in the eastern Mediterranean to practise measures to ensure the safety of shipping, the executive chief of the exercise Joint Sea-2015 for Russia, chief of the Navy's combat training department, Rear Admiral Viktor Kochemazov, has told the media.
Tajikistan chosen as ground for CSTO drills due to situation in Afghanistan - official TASS 18 May 2015 -- The choice of Tajikistan as grounds for holding snap drills of Collective Rapid Reaction Force (CRRF) of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is due to deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, CSTO Deputy Secretary General Valery Semerikov told journalists on Monday.
Defense line at Tajik-Afghan border defined at CSTO drills - Tajikistan's Defense Ministry TASS 18 May 2015 -- Collective Rapid Reaction Force (CRRF) of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) have completed the first stage of anti-terrorism drills after arriving in the area of Tajik-Afghan border, Tajikistan's Defense Ministry Faridun Makhmadaliev told journalists on Monday.
Russia to Supply More MIL-171SH Helos to Peru Sputnik 18 May 2015 -- Another seven 24 Russian MIL-171SH military transport helicopters will be delivered to Peru later this month, the deputy head of Russia's main arms exporter said on Monday.
Military Cargo Transits Through Russia to Afghanistan Expired - Government Sputnik 18 May 2015 -- The decision was made after the corresponding UN Security Council resolution on the topic expired.
Ukraine army claims to have captured 2 Russia troops in east Press TV 18 May 2015 -- The Ukrainian army claims to have captured two "Russian soldiers" in the country's east, where Kiev is fighting pro-Russia forces.
Ukraine Seeks Terrorism Charges Against Alleged Russian Soldiers RFE/RL 18 May 2015 -- Ukraine says it will level terrorism charges against two alleged Russian soldiers it says were captured fighting alongside pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine.
No Russian Troops in Donbass - Kremlin Sputnik 18 May 2015 -- There are no Russian troops in Donbass, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday after Ukrainian media outlets had published a video interrogation of a captured soldier who introduced himself as a Russian soldier serving in the Special Forces.
US Official: Ukraine Cease-fire Being Violated 'Daily' VOA 18 May 2015 -- A senior U.S. diplomat says a cease-fire deal in eastern Ukraine 'is being violated on a daily basis.'
Russian drones to be armed with special weapons under targeted program - designer TASS 18 May 2015 -- Russia's targeted program for the development of unmanned aircraft envisages the creation of special weapons for such machines, the CEO and general designer of the Vega concern, which participated in drafting the document, Vladimir Verba, has told TASS.
First comprehensive program for drones manufacturing created in Russia - official TASS 18 May 2015 -- The first-ever program for developing the unmanned aircraft industry has been developed in Russia for the coordination of the corresponding activities under the 2016-2025 state program for armaments, a senior official of the United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation (UIMC is an affiliate of Rostec), which took part in the work on the document, has told TASS.
Combat robots of the Uran family have been armed with anti-tank system TASS 18 May 2015 -- The multi-functional combat robots of the Uran family have been armed with the remote-controlled weapon systems Ataka, a source in the defence-industrial complex has told TASS.
Russian FM does not consider supplying S-300 air defense systems to Iran political mistake TASS 18 May 2015 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has told Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspaper Monday that he totally disagrees with the opinion that Russia's decision to supply S-300 missiles systems to Iran was a political mistake.
Russia, China kick off Mediterranean naval war games Press TV 17 May 2015 -- Russia and China have kicked off joint war games under the name of "Sea Cooperation – 2015" in the Mediterranean Sea, Russian Defense Ministry says.
Poland to Inspect Russian, Belarusian Airspace Under Open Skies Treaty Sputnik 18 May 2015 -- Polish inspectors will conduct an observation flight over Russian and Belarusian territory on May 18-22, Russia's National Nuclear Risk Reduction Center head said Monday.
US Actions May Prompt Russia to Consider Increasing Nuclear Arsenal Sputnik 17 May 2015 -- Mikhail Ulyanov, the Director of the Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control at the Russian Foreign Ministry, warned that US measures undermining global strategic stability may force Russia to grow its nuclear arsenal instead of carrying out further disarmament.
Russia Orders Probe of Latest Space Launch Failure VOA 16 May 2015 -- Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev has ordered the formation of a special commission to probe the failed launch early Saturday of a Russian rocket carrying a Mexican satellite into space.
Mexican Satellite Launched on Proton-M Carrier Rocket Burnt Up Sputnik 16 May 2015 -- Mexico's MexSat-1 communication satellite launched on a Russian Proton-M rocket from Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan on Saturday morning has burnt up in atmosphere. This comes on the same date as a near identical crash of the same launch vehicle exactly one year ago, carrying Russia's most advanced satellite Express-AM4R.
Russian, Chinese combat ships enter Aegean Sea for Mediterranean joint drills TASS 15 May 2015 -- A group of combat ships from the Russian and Chinese navies have entered the Aegean Sea and are heading for the area of their Joint Sea 2015 naval drills, Russia's Navy spokesman Captain First Rank Igor Dygalo said on Friday.
Russia, Peru in Talks on Modernizing T-55 Tanks Sputnik 15 May 2015 -- Deputy director of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said that Russia and Peru are holding talks on modernizing T-55 tanks in Peru's military service.
NATO harms itself by suspending practical cooperation with Russia - envoy TASS 15 May 2015 -- The North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO) hurt itself by turning away from practical cooperation with Russia, thus 'shooting itself in a leg,' Alexander Grushko, Russia's NATO envoy, said on Friday.
NATO's interference in Arctic affairs fraught with serious consequences - Russian diplomat TASS 15 May 2015 -- NATO's involvement into the Arctic affairs is fraught with serious consequences for global security, Russia's Permanent Representative at NATO Alexander Grushko said on Friday.
No objective reasons to keep tactical nuclear arms in Europe - Russia's NATO ambassador TASS 15 May 2015 -- There are no objective reasons to keep tactical nuclear arms in Europe, Russia's Permanent Representative at NATO Alexander Grushko said on Friday.
France offers bid to terminate Russia warships contract Press TV 15 May 2015 -- Paris has reportedly submitted a proposal to Moscow officials on ways to cancel a contract for the delivery of two Mistral-class warships to Russia.
Moscow Says No Objective Reasons for Keeping US Nuclear Arms in Europe Sputnik 15 May 2015 -- Russia's envoy to NATO, Alexander Grushko said that there are not objective reasons for the United States to keep tactical nuclear arms in Europe.
Russia to Strengthen Crimea's Defense Amid NATO Expansion Plans – Envoy Sputnik 15 May 2015 -- Everything that we do in Crimea is fully in line with Russia's obligations under international treaties, according to Russia's envoy to NATO.
France Submits Proposals to Terminate Deal on Mistral Ships With Russia Sputnik 15 May 2015 -- Paris handed over its proposals to Russia on possible ways to terminate the contract for the delivery of two Mistral-class helicopter carriers to Russian Navy, Kommersant newspaper reported Friday.
Russia's military infrastructure on Cape Schmidt, Wrangel Island to be built by late 2015 TASS 15 May 2015 -- The development of the military towns' infrastructure on Cape Schmidt and Wrangel Island in the Arctic zone of Russia's Eastern Military District will be completed in 2015, the military district spokesman Alexander Gordeyev said on Friday.
Russia's Moskva missile cruiser passes Black Sea straits for joint drills with China TASS 15 May 2015 -- The Black Sea Fleet's Moskva guided missile cruiser has started passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits for joint drills with the Chinese navy in the Mediterranean Sea, Russian Navy spokesman Capitan First Rank Igor Dygalo said on Friday.
NATO Not to Renew Interaction With Russia Regardless of ISIL Threat Sputnik 14 May 2015 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that the number of military exercises and patrols on NATO's eastern border will be increased.
RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near Estonia UK MOD 12 May 2015 -- RAF Typhoon jets operating as part of NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission have intercepted Russian military aircraft near Baltic airspace.
Russian Battle Robots Pass Military Trials Sputnik 14 May 2015 -- Battle robots capable of destroying both tanks and human soldiers have successfully passed military trials in southern Russia.
Russian Next-Generation Armata Tank to Receive Bigger Gun Sputnik 14 May 2015 -- Russia's next-generation Armata tank, recently showcased at the Victory Day parade in Moscow, could be fitted with a bigger, 152mm cannon, the Izvestia daily reported Thursday citing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin.
Russian Military Aircraft Deployed to Tajikistan for Joint Drills - Defense Sputnik 14 May 2015 -- Four Russian Air Force aircraft have been transferred from their base in Kyrgyzstan to an airfield in Dushanbe in the neighboring Central Asian republic of Tajikistan as part of a snap combat readiness check, the Russian Defense Ministry's press service said Thursday.
Russia's sole aircraft carrier goes under repairs TASS 14 May 2015 -- Russia's sole aircraft carrier, The Admiral Kuznetsov, went into the dock of a shipyard in north Russia for repairs, the Northern Fleet's press office reported on Thursday, giving no timeframe for the repairs.
New version of Sprut-SD self-propelled gun for Airborne Forces expected in 2015 TASS 14 May 2015 -- A modernised version of the Sprut-SD self-propelled gun for the Russian Airborne Forces will be released by the end of the current year, First Vice President and co-owner of Concern Tractor Plants (CTP) Albert Bakov told TASS on Thursday.
Post-Soviet military bloc drill in Tajikistan to involve 2,500 troops, 20 combat aircraft TASS 14 May 2015 -- More than 2,500 troops of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) states will be involved in the military drills in Tajikistan, the CSTO press service told TASS on Thursday. The exercise will also engage some 200 weapons and military equipment units, some 20 combat aircraft. The personnel and military equipment are being moved to the exercise area by 30 military-transport aviation planes.
Russian, Chinese combat ships pass through Black Sea straits for Mediterranean drills TASS 14 May 2015 -- A group of warships from the Russian and Chinese navies have started passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits for joint drills in the Mediterranean Sea, the press office of Russia's Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
New Delhi to Fit 6 Warships With Russia-India Made Missiles in $400Mln Deal Sputnik 14 May 2015 -- The Indian Defense Ministry decided to spend over $400 million on equipping six new warships with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
India Approves Purchase of Some 200 Russian Kamov Helicopters – Reports Sputnik 14 May 2015 -- The Indian Defense Ministry approved on Wednesday the purchase of around 200 Russian Kamov light utility helicopters, The Times of India reported.
Russia Holds Talks With Brazil on Transfer of Air Defense Technologies Sputnik 14 May 2015 -- According to Rosoboronexport, Russia is holding talks with Brazil on the transfer of air defense technologies.
First phase of Russian-Chinese naval drills over - Black Sea Fleet command TASS 13 May 2015 -- The first phase of the Russian-Chinese naval exercise Maritime Cooperation-2015 is over and it was a success, the chief of the Black Sea Fleet's staff, Vice-Admiral Alexander Nosatov, has told the media.
Kerry to Russia: Live up to Minsk agreement Press TV 13 May 2015 -- US Secretary of State John Kerry has warned Russia to implement a peace deal to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, saying sanctions are in place to secure peace in the country.
New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty not on Russia's agenda - diplomat TASS 13 May 2015 -- An issue of a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) is not on Russia's agenda at the moment due to unstable global situation concerning the strategic balance, Mikhail Ulyanov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control, said on Wednesday.
Putin orders to complete trials of new military hardware showed at Victory Parade TASS 13 May 2015 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin set a task at a defense meeting on Wednesday to complete as soon as possible all the trials of military hardware for the army demonstrated at the WWII Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9.
Russian engineers to make combat vehicles invisible to enemy thermal scopes TASS 13 May 2015 -- Russia's Concern Tractor Plants (CTP) will present by the end of the year a prototype of electric transmission for infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) that will make armored vehicles invisible to the enemy's thermal scopes, the concern's Vice President and co-owner Albert Bakov told TASS on Wednesday.
Russian Defense Ministry to receive 250 BMD-4M, Rakushka vehicles TASS 13 May 2015 -- The Russian Defense Ministry is to receive more than 250 airborne troops' combat vehicles BMD-4M and armored personnel carriers BTR-MDM Rakushka over three years to come under a contract with the Tractor Plants concern, its first vice-president and co-owner, Albert Bakov has told TASS.
Russia's Vnesheconombank To Back Suspect In Spy Case RFE/RL 13 May 2015 -- A bank owned by Russia will pay the legal costs for a banker charged with participating in a Cold War-style Russian spy ring, his lawyer said May 12.
Russian Helicopters to Build New Commercial High-Speed Vehicle Sputnik 12 May 2015 -- Russia will reportedly spend some 7 billion rubles ($140 million) to build a new high-speed helicopter.
Over 20 Ships Participate in Caspian Flotilla Anti-Submarine Drills Sputnik 12 May 2015 -- Russian servicemen practiced repelling a terror attack by an underwater subversive group and responding to bomb threats.
Crimea, Rostov Region Aviation Units Receive New Fighters, Bombers Sputnik 12 May 2015 -- Five new models of aviation equipment, including Su-34 multi-role fighter bombers and modernized Su-27P fighters, have been received by aviation units of the Southern Military District located in the Rostov Region and the Republic of Crimea.
US, Russia Talk Cooperation, but No Breakthroughs VOA 12 May 2015 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in their first meeting since the Kremlin's annexation of Crimea and support for rebels fighting in east Ukraine sparked the worst tensions with the West since the Cold War. But, the tone of Tuesday's meeting was conciliatory.
Failure of Progress Mission Caused by Separation Glitch, Fuel Leaks Sputnik 12 May 2015 -- An improper separation of the Progress M-27M space freighter from a carrier rocket following leaks in fuel tanks on the booster caused the failure of the Progress cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in April, Russia's space agency Roscosmos said Tuesday.
Nemtsov Report Says More Than 200 Russian Soldiers Killed In Ukraine War RFE/RL 12 May 2015 -- More than 200 Russian military personnel have been killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine, according to a report based on research begun by slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.
Putin prioritizes task to keep pace of Armed Forces modernization TASS 12 May 2015 -- A priority task for Russia is to keep pace of its Armed Forces modernization, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting on the development of the defense sector on Tuesday.
Russia to develop tracked modular robot for combat, Arctic expeditions TASS 12 May 2015 -- The United Instrument-Making Corporation integrated into Russia's state hi-tech firm Rostec is developing a universal tracked modular robotized platform for combat, fire-extinguishing operations and Arctic expeditions, a Russian defense official said on Tuesday.
Kerry Meets With Putin, Lavrov in Russia VOA 12 May 2015 -- U.S. Secretary of State John met with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday in the resort city of Sochi, in Kerry's first visit to Russia since relations soured over sharp disagreements on Ukraine and Syria.
Czech President Breaks Ranks With Moscow Visit RFE/RL 11 May 2015 -- When Russia hosted leaders from Cuba's Raul Castro to Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe for May 9 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, Czech President Milos Zeman was one of only two EU heads of state in town.
Latvia spots Russian war plane over Baltic neutral waters TASS 11 May 2015 -- Latvia's Armed Forces have registered a flight of Russia's combat plane near Latvia's air space on Monday.
Russia-China navy drills begin in Russia's Black Sea port TASS 11 May 2015 -- An official ceremony in Novorossiysk has opened the Joint Sea 2015 naval drills in the Mediterranean, which will feature ten combat ships from Russia and China, press service of the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Russian, Chinese military cooperation aimed against new threats - Defense Ministry TASS 11 May 2015 -- The military cooperation between Russia and China is aimed at improvement of the joint potential of counteracting new threats and challenges, Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov told reporters on Monday following negotiations between Russia's Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and China's Vice-Chairman of the Central Military Commission Fan Changlong.
Brazil to Send Inquiry About Russian Pantsir-S1 Missile Systems' Purchase Sputnik 10 May 2015 -- Brazilian Minister of Defense Jaques Wagner said that Brazil will send an official inquiry about the potential purchase of the Russian Pantsir-S1 missile system.
Nemtsov Report On Putin And Ukraine War To Be Released RFE/RL 10 May 2015 -- On the evening of February 25, the Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov came to his friend, Ilya Yashin, to ask for help with his latest investigation: a sensitive report on Russian soldiers secretly fighting in Ukraine.
Russian Aerospace Defense to Get New Radars, Shed Older Models Sputnik 10 May 2015 -- Russian Aerospace Defense Forces (VKO) want to get rid of older radar models for the benefit of newer generation.
Waiting List for Russian Pantsir-S1 Missile System Backed Up to 2019 Sputnik 10 May 2015 -- There is already 'a queue' for the Russian Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile system, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Saturday.
RS-24 Yars ICBM Sputnik 09 May 2015 -- RS-24 Yars (SS-29) is a fifth-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
S-400 Triumf Air Defense Missile System Sputnik 09 May 2015 -- The S-400 Triumf (SA-21 Growler) is a Russian anti-aircraft weapon system, carrying three different types of missiles to engage targets at short to extremely long range.
Russian Military Systems We Should See In Coming Years RFE/RL 09 May 2015 -- Military modernization has been a priority of Vladimir Putin's Russia for more than a decade. Military spending has increased every year since Putin came to power in 1999.
Russia Marks Victory Over Nazis With Military Parade RFE/RL 09 May 2015 -- A huge military parade has been held in the Russian capital, Moscow, to commemorate 70 years since victory over Nazi Germany by Allied forces.
World Leaders To Russia For WWII Parade RFE/RL 09 May 2015 -- Two dozen world leaders flew to Russia for what promises to be a grandiose World War II victory parade May 9 despite a boycott by the United States and other Western countries.
Massive Russian Parade Marks End of WWII, Showcases Military VOA 09 May 2015 -- Thousands of soldiers and scores of tanks rumbled across Red Square and dozens of aircraft new and old roared overhead Saturday, as Russia marked the 70th anniversary of the Nazi defeat during World War II.
US Gen. warns Russia's Putin will attack if NATO not united Press TV 08 May 2015 -- The US Army's top commander in Europe warns that failure among NATO allies to make a robust show of their military capabilities would embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin to take aggressive moves against the alliance.
With U.S. In Putin's Doghouse, Russia Promotes China As Key WWII Ally RFE/RL 08 May 2015 -- An indelible image from World War II shows U.S. and Soviet soldiers shaking hands at the Elbe River two weeks before the Nazi surrender -- the most powerful Allies meeting at Europe's heart after closing in on Germany from opposite sides.
New Russian Kurganets-25 IFV Uses 'Playstation' Controller Sputnik 08 May 2015 -- The new Russian armored vehicle platform uses a device similar to a Playstation controller, the manufacturer's vice-president told Russian media.
Russian intelligence ship returns from Western Atlantic voyage TASS 08 May 2015 -- Russia's intelligence-collection ship Viktor Leonov has returned from a long-distance Western Atlantic voyage to her Northern Fleet base, the fleet's spokesman Captain First Rank Vadim Serga told TASS on Friday.
Serial production of Russia's new Kurganets combat vehicles may start in 2017 TASS 08 May 2015 -- Serial production of the mechanised infantry combat vehicles (MICV) on the Kurganets-25 medium tracked platform may be launched in 2017-2018, Vice President and co-owner of the vehicle developer - Tractor Plants concern Albert Bakov told TASS in an interview on Friday.
Some special features of Russia's new generation Armata combat platform disclosed TASS 08 May 2015 -- The new generation combat platform Armata is capable of carrying any special equipment and weapons, the deputy CEO of Uralvagonzavod in charge of special vehicles production, Vyacheslav Khalitov, has told TASS.
China, Russia boost ties with naval drill in Mediterranean Sea People's Daily 08 May 2015 -- Military observers believe the first joint naval drill of Chinese and Russian naval forces in the Mediterranean Sea suggests the two countries' determination to further strengthen their military ties amid potential international conflicts.
Chinese combat ships arrive in Russia's Novorossiysk for first time TASS 08 May 2015 -- A group of Chinese combat ships has arrived for the first time at Russia's Novorossiysk naval base on an official visit, Russian Navy spokesman Captain First Rank Igor Dygalo said on Friday.
Russia, China set up headquarters joint Mediterranean Sea military drills TASS 07 May 2015 -- Russia and China have set up headquarters at Russia's Novorossiysk naval base to exercise command and control over Joint Sea 2015 naval drills, Russian Navy spokesman Captain First Rank Igor Dygalo said on Thursday.
U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine Says 'Russia Has To Change Its Approach' RFE/RL 07 May 2015 -- The U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Geoffrey Pyatt, says Russia has to change its approach to the situation in Ukraine's east to make peace in the region possible.
Russia's Strategic Missile Forces to get new division with railway-based missile system TASS 07 May 2015 -- The combat strength of Russia's Strategic Missile Forces at the turn of 2019-2020 will be increased to 13 missile divisions by means of creating a joint formation with the Barguzin rail-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile systems, a source in the Russian General Staff told TASS on Thursday.
Russian arms exporter reaches several agreements with Turkey at IDEF-2015 arms fair TASS 07 May 2015 -- Russia's arms exporter Rosoboronexport has reached a number of agreements with the Turkish colleagues at the International Defense Industry Fair IDEF-2015 in Turkey. The work on the agreements will be started in May, the company's delegation head Anatoly Aksyonov told journalists on Thursday.
Russian arms exporter offers its combat systems to Turkish Navy TASS 07 May 2015 -- Russia's arms exporter Rosoboronexport has offered combat systems of Russian manufacture to the Turkish Navy, the company's chief delegate at the IDEF-2015 weapons show Anatoly Aksyonov has said.
Turkey shows interest in Russian air defense systems - Russia's arms exporter TASS 06 May 2015 -- Turkey is showing interest in Russian air defense systems, Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport Deputy Head Sergey Goreslavsky said at the IDEF-2015 arms exhibition on Wednesday.
Russia amending national security strategy Press TV 06 May 2015 -- Russia is revising its national security strategy in a bid to better counter new threats and challenges in the region and across the world, a top Russian official says.
Russia's Airborne Troops to Receive Tanks Sputnik 06 May 2015 -- According to Airborne Troop Commander Col.-Gen. Vladimir Shamanov, Russia's Airborne Troops will soon be reinforced with tank units.
One in Five Helicopters Sold in Latin America From Russia - Rostec Exec Sputnik 06 May 2015 -- According to Rostec, the Latin American market for Russian helicopters is quite large and the region has great potential for trade with Russia, especially in the manufacturing sector.
Russian Navy to receive Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate by yearend TASS 06 May 2015 -- The Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class lead frigate will undergo new trials in the Gulf of Finland in mid-May and enter service in the Russian Navy by the yearend, United Shipbuilding Corporation President Alexey Rakhmanov said on Wednesday.
Russia's Turn to the East More Economic Than Ideological VOA 06 May 2015 -- Western leaders are boycotting a massive military victory parade in Moscow this week that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II because of Russia's actions in Ukraine. But many Asian leaders, including China's President Xi Jinping, will be attending – underscoring how Russia is looking East as tensions with the West increase.
Russia to adjust national security strategy due to Ukrainian crisis, other threats TASS 05 May 2015 -- Russia's Security Council has taken a decision to adjust the national security strategy till 2020 and the doctrine of Russia's information security, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev said in a feature article to be published in Wednesday's issue of the Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper.
Balts Say Russian Navy Bullying Undersea Cable Crews RFE/RL 05 May 2015 -- Workers laying a cable beneath the Baltic Sea are on the front line in Lithuania's struggle for energy independence from Moscow.
Turkey to End Import Dependence of Defense Industry by 2023 - Erdogan Sputnik 05 May 2015 -- Turkey is going to completely abandon the import of defense industry products in 2023, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the opening ceremony on Tuesday of IDEF 2015, the 12th International Defense Industry Fair, in Istanbul.
Russian Arms Exporter Plans to Expand Deliveries to Turkey Sputnik 05 May 2015 -- Russian-Turkish technological cooperation will continue in joint projects to include short-range missile defense systems, tactical digital communications, orbital space systems, as well as various military and marine equipment.
Supplies of Antey-2500 missiles to Turkey fully within its powers to decide TASS 05 May 2015 -- Possible supplies of the Antey-2500 antiaircraft missile systems to Turkey stay fully within the latter country's powers to decide, Anatoly Aksyonov who chairs a delegation of the Russian state weaponry exporting corporation to the 12th international defence industry fair IDEF'15 told TASS.
Russian arms exporter to present T-90S tank, Night Hunter copter at Turkey defense fair TASS 05 May 2015 -- Russia's main arms exporter Rosoboronexport will present at the International Defense Industry Fair IDEF-2015 in Turkey about 20 samples of Russian defense products, including the T-90S tank and Mi-28NE combat helicopter, head of Rosoboronexport's delegation Anatoly Aksyonov told TASS in an interview on Tuesday.
Russian Northern Fleet confirms combat capability - defense minister TASS 05 May 2015 -- The newly formed Strategic Command of Russia's Northern Fleet during the winter training period has confirmed its combat capability, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Tuesday.
Russian army conducted nearly 900 exercises in winter training period - defense minister TASS 05 May 2015 -- The Russian Armed Forces conducted 886 exercises of different level during the winter training period, including 260 multiservice force drills, fulfilling all the planned tasks, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Tuesday.
Latvian Military Claims to Have Spotted 2 Russian Warships, Sub Near Border Sputnik 04 May 2015 -- The Latvian National Armed Forces claim to have detected two Russian military ships and a submarine near Latvia's border.
US, Denmark Inspectors to Fly Over Russia in Observation Aircraft Sputnik 04 May 2015 -- Within the framework of the Open Skies Treaty, a joint mission of the United States and Denmark will fly over Russian territory in an American OC-135B aircraft.
Russian Tu-160 Heavy Bomber to Be Invisible to Air Defense Sputnik 04 May 2015 -- Russian KRET concern is developing a new aircraft guidance system, a targeting and navigation complex, a weapons control system and other electronic equipment. A total of 800 firms and organizations are involved in the modernization of the Tu-160 aircraft.
Mediterranean Naval Exercises to Strengthen Russia, China Relations Sputnik 03 May 2015 -- Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yangsheng said that they would be focused on navigation safety, at-sea replenishment, escort missions and live fire exercises. Nine ships from the two countries would participate.
Russian Sky Defenders to Receive Pantsir-S and Other Simulators Sputnik 03 May 2015 -- Russian air defense specialists will boost their mastery with cutting edge simulators.
Russia to Unveil Brand New Military Hardware at Victory Day Parade Sputnik 02 May 2015 -- Cutting-edge artillery systems, famous fighter jets and intercontinental ballistic missiles will show their power during the victory parade in Moscow. Legendary T-34 battle tanks will drive alongside new-generation Armata tanks, considered the deadliest by experts.
US, Ukraine Urge Russia to Pursue Political Solution to Ukraine Conflict VOA 01 May 2015 -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk have urged Russia to fulfill its commitments under the Minsk agreement, which calls for a political solution to the conflict in Ukraine and a de-escalation of military involvement.
Russia Rejects Ukraine's Claim It Proposed Soldier-Peacekeepers For Donbass Sputnik 01 May 2015 -- Russian Presidential Secretary Dmitri Peskov has officially denied a claim made by the press office of Ukraine's president, which stated that in the course of a recent telephone conversation in the Normandy Four format, President Vladimir Putin had proposed sending Russian peacekeepers to Donbass.
Breedlove: Russia Now Taking 'Different Path' AFPS 01 May 2015 -- The West assumed the best of Russia once the Cold War ended, but Russian President Vladimir Putin had other plans and NATO must remain strong in face of the threat from the East, Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove said here yesterday.
US, NATO concerned over Russia's growing presence in Arctic - NATO commander TASS 01 May 2015 -- The United States and NATO are concerned over Russia's military drills in the Arctic, Supreme Allied Commander of EUCOM and NATO, General Philip Breedlove told the US Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.

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