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Russia has already begun working on designs for the Priboy helicopter carrier vessel for the Navy. Speaking to Tass News Agency on June 28, 2017, United Shipbuilding Corporation’s vice president …
Russia Working on Priboy Helicopter Carrier Design Read More Next month Russia will lay down two new submarines for the Pacific Fleet. Speaking about a number of submarine projects on June 26, 2017, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Vladimir Korolyov …
Two New Project 636.3 Submarines to be Laid Down Read More Later this year, Russia plans to launch the fourth Project 955 submarine. Speaking on June 26, 2017, the Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Vladimir Korolyov, stated, “In August this year, the …
Russia to Launch New Submarine in 2017 Read More On June 20, 2017, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) CEO Yuri Slyusar announced that two major aircraft corporations in Russia will be merged into a single combat aviation complex. Responding to …
Sukhoi, MiG to Merge Read More Russia anticipates flight testing the country’s new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft before the end of 2017. The AEW&C aircraft, called the A-100, is the successor to the …
Russia to Flight Test A-100 in 2017 Read More Russia has won a tender for the supply of Ka-52K helicopters to Egypt, according to the head of the Russian federal service for military-technical cooperation, Dmitry Shugayev. Shugayev told media, …
Egypt Awards Russia Tender for Ka-52Ks Read More The first prototype of the Il-76MD-M modernized military transport aircraft has made its first flight as part of state tests. Manufacturer Ilyushin announced that the flight took place near Moscow …
Il-76MD-M Transport Aircraft Makes Test Flight Read More Russia has started development work on defensive systems for the Tu-160M2 to help shield it from missiles as well as other components. In an interview with Tass News Agency on …
Tu-160M2 Component Development Underway Read More Russian frigate Admiral Makarov will be delivered to the Navy in November, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Tass News Agency reported on June 10, 2017 that the Defense Ministry …
Admiral Makarov to Enter Service in November Read More Following a visit to Egypt, a Russian official has discussed the status of a sale of Ka-52Ks to the country. Rostec’s Director for International Cooperation, Viktor Kladov, discussed his delegation’s …
Russia and Egypt Continue Ka-52K Negotiations Read More