Russia delivered six new Ka-52 attack helicopters to Eastern Military District
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Russia delivered six new Ka-52 attack helicopters to Eastern Military District. The Ka-52 “Alligator” is a 2-seat version of the Ka-50, using a side by side layout common to transport helicopters instead of the front-and-rear layout common in attack helicopters. This changes the helicopter’s aerodynamics somewhat, reducing maximum speed from 310 km/h to 300 km/h […]
Belarus to receive four S-300 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia in 2015
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The Belarusian army will get four S-300 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia next year, Russian ambassador to Belarus Alexander Surikov said in Minsk on Wednesday. Russia also plans to increase the number of combat aircraft deployed in Belarus to 12, and the number of trainer aircraft to two. “And the first wing of four military […]
New Russian Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle Demonstrated for Vladimir Putin
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New russian unmanned ground combat vehicle demonstrated for Vladimir Putin, when him took part in an expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board in Moscow. The unmanned ground vehicle is the land-based counterpart to unmanned aerial vehicles and remotely operated. In Russia unmanned robotics are being actively developed military use to perform a variety of […]
Russia Unmanned Ground Vehicle “Platform-M” Displayed in Naval Base Security Role
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Russia Unmanned Ground Vehicle “Platform-M” Displayed in Naval Base Security Role (Kamchatka). Platform-M combat robot is to be used for gathering intelligence, discovering and eliminating stationary and mobile targets, providing firepower support and guarding important sites.
Russian army tests new all-terrain vehicles Trekol 39294 SUV
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The Russian army performs some military tests with new all-terrain vehicles Trekol SUV in the Arctic Region. Russia tested the vehicles on the Arctic peninsula of Rybachiy, 200 kilometers from Murmansk, Russian Defense Minister said December 15, 2014. TREKOL-39294 is an ATV on pneumatic low pressure propelling devices designed for year-round cargo and passenger transportation […]
Russian Helicopters start delivering new batch of Mi-171Sh to Peru
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Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) has delivered the first batch of four Mi-171Sh military transport helicopters, made by Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, to the Ministry of Defence of Peru. The Mi-171Sh are being delivered to Peru a month ahead of schedule. The customer also received aviation equipment required for its operation in addition to […]
Russian defence companies see growth, for now
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Russian defence companies saw a 20% rise in sales last year, according to a new report analysing the world’s top 100 arms producers. Several Russian manufacturers have moved up the pecking order from 2012 with Almaz-Antey – maker of air defence systems – now almost in the top ten.
India to Lease a Second Nuclear Submarine From Russia
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New Delhi: The Indian Navy will soon have another nuclear submarine. The government has decided to lease a second nuclear submarine from Russia, top Defence Ministry officials have told NDTV. Currently, India operates an 8,140-tonne Akula Class submarine – renamed the INS Chakra – that was leased in 2011 from Russia for a period of […]
Russia in 2015 will receive new Sarmat missile systems
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Russia in 2015 will receive new Sarmat missile systems. New strategic missile system called Sarmat is expected to become available by – 2020 – and replace Voyevoda missiles which are classified in the West as Satan (SS-18). The first prototype of a new missile system will be ready in 2015. Sarmat missile will weigh over […]
Russian Frigate “Admiral Flota Kasatonov” Launched at Northern Shipyard
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Russian frigate “Admiral Flota Kasatonov” ship of the Admiral Gorshkov class, launched at Northern Shipyard. The Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates, also known as Project 22350, are a class of frigate of the Russian Navy. They have been designed by the Severnoye Design Bureau, Saint Petersburg, the lead ship being named after Sergey Gorshkov. Project 22350 is […]