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Afghanistan is interested in acquiring Russian-made helicopters but, given its financial outlook, would like donated helicopters. In an interview with Sputnik International, the Afghan Ambassador to Russia, Abdul Qayyum Kochai, …
Afghanistan Wants Donated Russian Helicopters Read More Russia is moving forward with testing of the RS-28 Sarmat. Speaking to media on Tuesday, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov stated, “The first launch of this missile took …
Russia Preparing New Sarmat Tests Read More The Russian military will receive two Mi-28NMs this year. In response to a question from Tass Russian News Agency about the Mi-28NM, a new variant of the attack helicopter, Russian …
Two Mi-28NMs to be Delivered in November 2018 Read More Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu confirmed on Thursday that two T-50 PAK FA jets were deployed to Syria for testing Responding to a question, Defense Minister Shoigu said, “Indeed, they …
Russia Confirms PAK FA Deployment to Syria Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The document detailing the new Russian State Armaments Program (SAP), covering the years 2018 to 2027, has been signed, according to Deputy …
Russian President Signs New State Armaments Program Read More Russia has reportedly deployed two T-50 PAK FA fighter jets to Syria. Wael Al Hussaini, who monitors Syrian and Russian military developments, released footage on his social media account on …
Russia Reportedly Deploys PAK FA to Syria Read More Russian President Vladimir Putin has not yet signed the state armaments program covering the next decade. On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “We have not yet issued the corresponding …
Russian SAP 2018-2027 Not Signed Yet Read More Russia has tested a newly upgraded missile for its A-135 surface-to-air missile system. Citing Russian military official Andrei Prikhodko, Krasnaya Zvezda reported on Monday that Russia has tested an upgraded …
Russia Tests Upgraded A-135 Missile Read More Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov discussed the military’s plans for aircraft acquisitions. Speaking on Thursday, Deputy Defense Minister Borisov stated that the military would receive two dozen new aircraft. …
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Borisov Discusses Aircraft Acquisition Plans Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Since the death last year of Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov, Uzbekistan has made headlines as its new president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, seeks to …
Uzbekistan Aims to Boost Its Military Capabilities Read More