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Citing an informed source, Tass News Agency reported on April 18, 2017 that a Russian delegation is heading to Egypt to continue negotiations between the two sides for new equipment …
Egypt Negotiating for Russian-Made Naval Equipment Read More An image emerged on websites popular with aircraft spotters revealing that Mali is a customer for Russia’s Mi-35M. The picture showed an Mi-35M sporting a Malian Air Force roundel. The …
Malian Mi-35M Spotted Read More Speaking to Sputnik International on April 12, 2017, a top Russian lawmaker suggested that Damascus may seek to acquire Tor and Buk missile systems from Russia following a U.S. Tomahawk …
Russian Lawmaker Suggests Syria Wants Russian Missiles Read More A source in Russia’s defense industry told Tass News Agency on April 13, 2017 that a contract regarding the development of prototype PAK DA bombers has been signed. The strategic …
PAK DA Work Slated for Early 2020s Read More Reuters reported on April 10, 2017 that a number of U.S. lawmakers are raising concerns about the proposed sale of precision-guided munitions to Saudi Arabia. The lawmakers — a group …
U.S. Lawmakers Concerned About Saudi Munition Sale Read More The Director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation, Dmitry Shugayev, stated on April 11, 2017 that Russia had reached military export and cooperation contracts totaling over $9 …
Russia Inks $9 Billion in Arms Agreements in 2016 Read More The Israeli military is moving forward with development of the Eitan 8×8 wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC). According to iHLS, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have recently conducted a series …
Israel Tests Eitan Armored Personnel Carrier Read More In an interview with Rossiya-24, the President of United Aircraft Corportion (UAC), Yuri Slyusar, revealed 2022 as the year that Russia will begin production of a modernized strategic bomber. The …
Russia to Begin Serial Production of Tu-160M2 in 2022 Read More During celebrations of the country’s 57th Independence Day, the Senegalese military showed off newly-acquired military hardware, including new vehicles and rockets. The celebrations took place on April 4 and included …
Senegal Reveals New Military Acquisitions Read More One day after U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles struck a Syrian airbase, the Deputy Commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces stated that the share of modernized weaponry in the possession of …
Russia, Iran to Boost Air-Defense Capabilities Read More