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France ready to build first Mistral warship for Russia in 2013
14:48 29/10/2010
If Moscow and Paris sign a contract to build Mistral class helicopter carriers for Russia, the first warship may be built in 2013, a top manager of French STX Europe shipbuilder said on Friday.
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Russian Navy to procure 10 new frigates next decade
14:45 29/10/2010
The Russian Navy will receive up to 10 new ocean-going frigates in the next 10 years, a Defense Ministry source said on Friday.
Iran's nuclear program
14:01 29/10/2010
Iran has been under international pressure to halt uranium enrichment, needed both for electricity generation and weapons production. Tehran has repeatedly rejected the demand, insisting it is pursuing a purely civilian program. Several Western powers have called for harsher sanctions against Tehran if it does not agree to halt uranium enrichment.
Bulava missile test failures caused by assembly problems
12:01 29/10/2010
The second successful test launch in a row of a Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile has proved that poor assembly technology is likely to be the reason for the previous failed tests, a source from the state commission overhauling production system of the missile said.
Bulava missile: test-launch history
12:01 29/10/2010
The Bulava (SS-NX-30) submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) carries up to 10 MIRV warheads and has a range of over 8,000 kilometers (5,000 miles). The three-stage ballistic missile is designed for deployment on new Borey class nuclear-powered strategic submarines.
Russia carries out another successful test launch of Bulava missile
06:44 29/10/2010
A test warhead from a Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile successfully hit its target on the Kura test range in Russia's Far East Kamchatka region.
Russia prepares for another test launch of Bulava ballistic missile
02:05 29/10/2010
Russia will hold on Friday another test launch of a Bulava ballistic missile from the Dmitry Donskoy nuclear-powered submarine.
Medvedev stresses need for financial incentives to boost military reform
18:30 28/10/2010
Higher salaries are key to the successful reform of the Russian military, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.
Russian Military Reform
18:30 28/10/2010
The publicly stated goal of the reform is to create a compact army of constant readiness, designed mainly to fight local and regional conflicts. At the same time, Russia will maintain its strategic nuclear forces as a safeguard in the event of a "big war." The country's nuclear capability should guarantee the possibility of inflicting unacceptable damage on any aggressor or coalition of aggressors.
Russia carries out successful tests of two SLBMs
15:54 28/10/2010
Russia successfully tested two ballistic missiles in separate launches from nuclear submarines in the Barents Sea and the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, a Defense Ministry source said.
Russia conducts routine test of Topol ballistic missile
15:10 28/10/2010
Russia successfully launched a Topol intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday to test its operational capability, a spokesman for Russia's Space Forces said.
Russian arms firm denies Yakhont missile deliveries contract
14:22 28/10/2010
Russian state arm company Rosoboronexport says it has no contracts for delivery of P-800 Yakhont (SS-N-26) anti-ship cruise missiles or the associated Bastion missile system, the firm's general director Anatoly Isaikin said on Thursday.
Russia ready to discuss arms sales with Iran - arms exporter
13:18 28/10/2010
Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Thursday it was ready to discuss the delivery to Iran of arms that fall outside UN sanctions.
Russian arms exports
13:18 28/10/2010
Russia's arms exports to reach record $10 bln in 2010
12:50 28/10/2010
Russia's arms exports are expected to hit an all-time high of over $10 billion in 2010, the head of Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Thursday.
Russia, India to begin design of 5G-fighter in December
20:05 27/10/2010
Russia is planning to sign in December an agreement with India on the preliminary design of a joint fifth-generation fighter aircraft, a senior Russian aircraft industry official said on Wednesday.
NATO secgen to visit Moscow Nov. 5
19:52 27/10/2010
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen will visit Moscow on November 5, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
Russia may grant Ukraine access to Glonass for military use
17:07 27/10/2010
Russia is ready to consider giving Ukraine access to high-precision targeting signals provided by the Glonass satellite navigation system, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said on Wednesday.
Armenia, Azerbaijan exchange accusations over killed soldier
15:25 27/10/2010
A Nagorny Karabakh soldier was killed in an apparent exchange of fire with Azerbaijani servicemen on Tuesday, the Defense Ministry of the unrecognized republic of Nagorny Karabakh said.
Russian arms exporter denies MiG-31 fighter contract with Syria
13:42 27/10/2010
Russia does not have a contract to supply MiG-31 Foxhound fighter jets to Syria, the head of the Russian state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Wednesday.1

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