Norway releases images of Russian fleet en route to Mediterranean
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DefenceTalkThe Norwegian military said Tuesday it had taken photos of a Russian fleet, including its flagship aircraft carrier, which were shadowed off its coast as they headed for the eastern Mediterranean. Based in Severomorsk in the Barents Sea in the Arctic, the carrier Admiral Kuznetsov and seven other vessels were photographed on Monday in international […]https://www.defencetalk.com/norway-releases-images-of-russian-fleet-en-route-to-mediterranean-68419/
India to Lease Russian Yasen Class Nuclear Submarine
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DefenceTalkA high-level Indian delegation will be visiting Russia shortly to finalize an agreement on renting the Yasen class submarine for the Indian Navy. Government sources told Sputnik that renting the second nuclear powered attack submarine from Russia would result in the introduction of newer technology into India, which would eventually pave the way for Russian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-to-lease-russian-yasen-class-nuclear-submarine-68180/
Morocco In Talks on Su-34 Bomber, Amur-1650 Diesel-Electric Submarine
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DefenceTalkThe Moroccan Armed Services may receive the export version of the Sukhoi Su-34 (NATO reporting name: Fullback) tactical bomber and Amur-1650 diesel-electric submarine, according to the Izvestia daily citing a source in Russia’s shipbuilding industry. According to experts, Morocco has good reasons for acquiring Russian combat gear, but the export of Amur-1650 submarines is unlikely […]https://www.defencetalk.com/morocco-in-talks-on-su-34-bomber-amur-1650-diesel-electric-submarine-67980/
New Russian Navy Destroyer to Replace Several Warship Types
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DefenceTalkThe Project 23560 Leader-class destroyer will replace several warship types at once in the Russian Navy’s inventory, including guided missile cruisers and large antisubmarine warfare (ASW) ships. The Severnoye Design Bureau has started working on her engineering design, according to the Izvestia daily. The ship will displace about 17,500 tons, which will make her close […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-russian-navy-destroyer-to-replace-several-warship-types-67882/
Russia’s Northern Fleet Flagship Goes to Sea First Time In 2 Years
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DefenceTalkThe heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky, the flagship of Russia’s Northern Fleet, has gone to sea for the first time in two years, the fleet’s press office reported on Monday. “This is the first sea practice of the missile cruiser after the vessel’s technical readiness has been restored. The Pyotr Veliky crew has practised […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russias-northern-fleet-flagship-goes-to-sea-first-time-in-2-years-67522/
Russia Begins Underwater Robot Construction for 5th-Gen Submarines
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DefenceTalkTwo Russian design bureaus began developing unmanned underwater vehicles for deployment by fifth-generation submarines, an official representative of the United Shipbuilding Corporation told RIA Novosti on Friday. “The Rubin and Malakhit [design bureaus] are involved in the development. The decision to equip these devices and assigning them tasks will be taken during the layout shaping […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-begins-underwater-robot-construction-for-5th-gen-submarines-67119/
Two More Improved Kilo Class Submarines to Enter Russian Service
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DefenceTalkBy the end of May of this year, two more Project 636.3 submarines are due to be in service with the Russian Navy. On March 2, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the fifth diesel-electric submarine, called Veliky Novgorod, will be launched on March 18. The submarine will be floated out in Saint Petersburg […]https://www.defencetalk.com/two-more-improved-kilo-class-submarines-to-enter-russian-service-67066/
Despite tensions, Russia’s ‘Syria Express’ sails by Istanbul
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DefenceTalkIt’s an occasional but regular sighting in Istanbul. Out of the mist on the Bosphorus that divides Europe and Asia looms the hulk of a Russian warship purposefully making its way to the Mediterranean. Most likely the ship is part of Moscow’s so-called “Syria Express”, a key supply line for naval deliveries from its Black […]https://www.defencetalk.com/despite-tensions-russias-syria-express-sails-by-istanbul-66283/
Russia to Purchase About 200 Aircraft, Up To 30 Vessels Annually
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DefenceTalkMOSCOW: The Russian Defense Ministry will purchase about 200 aircraft and helicopters, up to 30 surface ships and submarines and up to 600 armored vehicles annually, Russian General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov said at a briefing conference for foreign military attaches. “There are plans to purchase 70-100 aircraft, more than 120 helicopters, up to 30 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-purchase-aircraft-ships-annually-66073/
Russia announces naval drills in ‘east Mediterranean’
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DefenceTalkMoscow: Russia’s defence ministry on Thursday said it will hold naval drills in the “east Mediterranean” in September and October, as the West frets over a military buildup by Moscow in Syria. The exercises include three warships from Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, including the Saratov landing ship, the Moskva guided missile cruiser and the Smetlivy […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-announces-naval-drills-in-east-mediterranean-65474/