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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 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 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 In an interview with Tass News Agency, Russian Deputy Prime Minister discussed the testing for T-14 main battle tanks, which Russia aims to begin putting into service in the coming …
Russia to Place T-14 Main Battle Tank Order Read More Russia is continuing to test the Admiral Gorshkov frigate, the lead vessel of Project 22350, ahead of commission slated for later in the year. Speaking on April 20, 2017, Russian …
Russia Testing Admiral Gorshkov Frigate Read More Russia’s Vice President of Research and Industrial Association NPO Pribor, Oleg Chizhevsky, told reporters on April 18, 2017 that munitions tests for the PAK FA fighter jet may be completed …
Russia Testing PAK FA 30mm Munitions 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