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A number of Russian strategic bombers in inventory will undergo a modernization program, according to the Russian Deputy Defense Minister. During a visit to the Kazan aircraft manufacturing plant, Deputy …
Russia Upgrading Bombers Read More Egypt has reportedly taken delivery of a first batch of MiG-29s from Russia. On April 26, 2017, Interfax reported the Egyptian Deputy Defense Minister, Mohammad al-Keshky, as saying, “We have …
Egypt Reportedly Receives MiG-29 Delivery Read More Kazakhstan has launched its fourth Project 0250 rocket and artillery boat in Uralsk, which will enter service with the Navy. Kazinform reported that the vessel was launched on April 27, …
Kazakhstan Launches New Missile Boat Read More Russia’s next-generation stealth bomber may see its first flight eight years from now, with serial production slated to begin thereafter, in 2028. The bomber, referred to as the PAK DA, …
PAK DA First Flight Expected for 2025 Read More As part of Russia’s import substitution program, the country aims to put into testing replacement gas turbine engines for its naval vessels. These, unlike engines purchased in past years, are …
Russia to Begin Producing Naval Engines Read More Russian defense industry holding Rostec has announced plans to acquire UralVagonZavod, a subsidiary of Tractor Plants Concern, according to Defense News. The defense conglomerate already accounts for around two-thirds of …
Rostec Will Acquire Dozens of Russian Defense Firms Read More In an interview with a Russian defense magazine, the General Designer of Almaz-Antey, Paval Sozinov, noted that Russia expects to complete testing on the system this year. Tass News Agency …
Russia Expects to Complete S-350 Testing in 2017 Read More Nigeria has recently put two new Mi-35Ms ordered from Russia into service. At the 53rd Nigerian Air Force Day Celebration, the Air Force commissioned into service the two Mi-35Ms out …
Nigeria Puts New Mi-35Ms into Service Read More A source told Tass News Agency that Russia will begin a multi-year upgrade program for Admiral Kuznetsov later this year. Tass News Agency quoted a source in the defense industry as …
Russia to Start Upgrading Aircraft Carrier In September Read More This weekend, Israel will reportedly receive three more F-35I jets from its order for 33, bringing the total delivered to Israel to five. The Times of Israel reported on April …
Israel to Receive Three More F-35Is Read More