Photos of Russian Special Task Force performed assault training operations
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Southern Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation Special Task Force located in Krasnodar Krai performed assault training operations in woody-mountainous terrain in the course of unannounced combat readiness inspection. Moreover, the servicemen performed reconnaissance operations on detecting simulated enemy. Mi-8AMTSh Terminator helicopters, Typhoon and Tigr armoured vehicles, newest optical and electronic complexes of reconnaissance […]
Hungary is negotiating buy of 30 new Mi-8/17 helicopters
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According to Russia’s Arms Trade Analysis Centre, Hungary is interested in purchasing 30 Russian helicopters. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Hungary plans to buy about 30 Russian helicopters with the value of the contract expected to reach $490 million, a spokesperson for Russia’s Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade (CAWAT) said Friday. “In February, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban plans to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir […]
Equatorial Guinea’s is negotiating buy of 20 BMP-3 amphibious troop carrier
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According to Russian press sources, Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Defence is negotiating buy of 20 BMP-3 amphibious troop carrier The 18.7 ton BMP-3 has a hull and turret made from aluminium alloy armour, but extra steel armour is fitted to the turret and the front has a double bottom as well as a self-sealing fuel tank. […]
Russian Western MD aviation formation is received Su-35 newest multidimensional fighters
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Russian Western MD aviation formation is to receive Su-35 newest multidimensional fighters. Su-35 multidimensional fighters are fitted with Irbis advanced information and control system and radar station. They are also equipped with Al-41F1S engines with thrust-vectoring module. Su-35 aircraft are armed with 33mm GSh-301 gun capable to fire 1,500 rounds per minute. They also can […]
Russia will deploy Ka-52 combat helicopters in Syria to protect Khmeimim air base
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Russian Kamov Ka-52 (NATO reporting name: Hokum-B) attack/scout helicopters carrying the Vitebsk electronic warfare system will deploy to Syria to provide security for the Russian task force at Khmeimim air base in Latakia, a defense industry source told TASS on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. “Ka-52 helicopters equipped with the Vitebsk electronic warfare system will be […]
Photos of former soldier of Russian Special Forces in Syria
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Former soldier of Russian Special Forces fighting alongside pro-government forces near Palmyra. Viacheslav Korneev (“Goblin”) (born February 25, 1976, Kovdor, Murmansk region, USSR) – Russian Special Forces Airborne soldier, a member of the fighting in the North Caucasus, Officer of the Order of Courage, a musician, singer-songwriter. In 2005, after returning from a trip to […]
Myanmar to buy Russian Yak-130 training aircraft
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According to the published Corporation “Irkut” the schedule of purchases for 2016 in a number of export customers combat training aircraft Yak-130 in the middle of last year has been refilled. June 22, 2015 signed a contract № P / 1510411150511 for the supply of aircraft Yak-130 and the consignee of the property “104” (Myanmar). […]
Russia Ready to Sell 3M-54AE «Klub-A» Missile to Vietnam
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Sputnik News 28/12, said Russia is ready to sell missile systems Klub-A 3M-54AE to equip Su-30MK2 fighter of the Vietnamese Air Force. 3M-54AE (Klub A) was air launched version of anti-ship missile of Klub missiles family. Specifically, the two-stage rocket itinerary: stage 1 sea clinging to fly subsonic speed of Mach 0.8 and unexpectedly soared […]
Russia to start promoting Uran-9 combat robotic system
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In 2016 Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) will begin to promote the Uran-9 combat multipurpose robotic system in the international market. The Uran-9 is designed to provide remote reconnaissance and fire support to combined arms, recon and counter-terror units. It consists of two recon and fire support robots, a tractor for their transportation […]
Russian A-50E AWACS appeared in the airspace over Syria
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Russian A-50E AWACS appeared in the airspace over Syria. The Beriev A-50 (NATO reporting name “Mainstay”) is a Russian Airborne early warning and control (AEW) aircraft based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport. The A-50E airborne early warning and contol aircraft is intended to perofrm the following missions: detection, tracking and IFF determination of the air and […]