The future of Russia-China military cooperation
Defence deals between Moscow and Beijing continue to be plagued by Russian worries of intellectual property violations
Setbacks for new Russian fighter plane in India
Explaining the MiG-35’s setbacks by citing the fact that it is not mass-produced is a stretch. Although the Dassault Rafale fighter is currently being mass-produced, it had failed to win all recent tenders.
20 years on, CSTO focuses on threats to Central Asia
With its membership now stable, the Collective Security Treaty Organization has shifted its focus to resolving conflicts and dealing with terrorist threats in the post-Soviet space, predominantly in Central Asia.
Private Military Companies in Russia: to be or not to be
Russia may create private military companies and possibly use them for missions abroad. Prime Minister and President-elect Vladimir Putin mentioned this possibility after he delivered his report to the State Duma
Russia to go back to the Moon before reaching for Mars
Recent setbacks have not stopped the Russian space effort but have drastically modified its plans. While not dropping its ambitions forMars research, Russia will instead focus on moon programs over the next few years
Sukhoi Su-30SM: An Indian gift to Russia’s air force
Russia’s Defense Ministry has ordered 30 heavy Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter planes. Given that the same model has been exported to India for more than 10 years, this choice seems both logical and pragmatic
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Fear of falling
Phobos-Grunt will fall to Earth in January 2012, but no one can determine where the satellite will fall or what the damage might be
India’s decision to stop nuclear program may trigger problems
India is experiencing a wave of protests against the construction of Russian nuclear power plants.
Space Troops' Day: many celebrations ahead
The tenth and possibly last time Russia's Space Troops have celebrated their professional holiday in its current format.
Center-2011 exercises echo Arab Spring
Center-2011 exercises kicked off Monday in Russia and Central Asia.
The bright side of the delayed frigate delivery to India
India has announced that Russia delayed its delivery of three frigates to the Indian Navy by over a year. Given the circumstances under which the contract was made and executed, the delay could have been even longer.
Which fighter will the Indians choose?
The competition for the multibillion-dollar contract to supply all-purpose fighter jets to the Indian Air Force is hotting up.