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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 Russia will receive two more prototype PAK FA stealth fighter jets in 2017. Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov reiterated earlier this week, on June 5, that two more prototypes would …
Two More PAK FA Prototypes to be Produced Read More Russia has begun state trials of the Mi-28NM ‘Night Hunter’ attack helicopter. Tass News Agency reported on May 25, 2017 that state trials of the latest Mi-28 variant have begun. …
Mi-28NM State Trials Begin Read More Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu detailed expected delivery dates of advanced Russian military programs on May 24, 2017. Speaking to the upper house of Russia’s Parliament, Defense Minister Shoigu stated, …
Russian Defense Minister Discusses Military Programs Read More The general director of Russian aircraft manufacturer Tupolev has revealed further details about Russian bomber modernization. Alexander Konyukhov, the General Director of Tupolev, noted on May 17, 2017 that the …
Tupolev Official Discusses Tu-22M3M, Tu-160M2 Programs Read More The Russian Navy will commission the lead frigate of Project 22350 in November 2017. Speaking to media on May 16, 2017, Vladimir Tryapichnikov, the chief of the Navy’s shipbuilding department, …
Russia to Commission Admiral Gorshkov in November Read More