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Russia aims to continue support for the Tajik military. In comments with his Tajik counterpart, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pledged further Russian support for the Tajik military. Foreign Minister …
Russia to Continue Assistance to Tajik Military Read More A Russian official has confirmed an Uzbek order for Mi-35s. Speaking to reporters at the ArmHiTec exhibition, the deputy head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Vladimir Drozhzhov, stated, …
Uzbek Order for Mi-35s Confirmed Read More Russia is marketing the latest version of the Buk, called the Viking. The Viking air-defense missile system (ADMS), the export version of the Buk-M3, is now officially being advertised to …
Russia Marketing the Buk-M3 for Export Read More The U.S. has not seen an indication that Iraq is seeking to acquiring the S-400 from Russia. Speaking to media, U.S. Brig. Gen. Andrew Croft said that the U.S. has …
U.S. Sees No Indication of Iraq S-400 Purchase Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. On March 15, 2018, four Central Asian leaders met at an important summit in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, to discuss regional …
Turkmenistan’s President Snubs Central Asian Summit Read More 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