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Three aircraft in one

March 6, 2012 Victor Litovkin, specially for RIR
A contract to deliver 92 Su-34 Russian Air Force contract was signed in February. This is quite a remarkable event not only because of its sheer scope, but also because of the high technologies used in producing the domestic aircraft procured

Ka-226 battles through in India

February 13, 2012 Victor Litovkin, RIR
The Russian chopper Ka-226T participating in a tender to supply 197 helicopters for the Indian air force and land forces has undergone all the test phases and the examination of bidders’ proposals is at the final stage.

A tank for Mr Putin

September 22, 2011 Victor Litovkin, Specially for RIR
One of the highlights of the recent international exhibition of weapons and military hardware in Nizhny Tagil was undoubtedly the modernised T-90S tank.

Bulava fits Dolgorukiy like a glove

July 22, 2011 Victor Litovkin
Russia has successfully tested a new generation missile.

An umbrella to shield from space threats

May 11, 2011 Victor Litovkin
Russia will set up a single command-and-control Aerospace Defence Forces later this year that will act as a shield against potential threats from space.

Not to worry, India ties will survive MiG setback

May 10, 2011 Victor Litovkin
It is no tragedy that Russia lost the biggest aviation tender of recent years. Our military and technical ties with Delhi will survive it.

Russian helicopters return to Afghanistan

April 4, 2011 Victor Litovkin
After five years of negotiations, a deal has been struck to sell Russian helicopters to the Afghan leadership. Russia would like to do more to help the country fight the Taliban, but its efforts are restricted by NATO.

Alligator, son of Black Shark

March 24, 2011 RIR, Victor Litovkin
Each of the Russian choppers bidding for Indians contract is unique. Will India pick up the best bet?

Three-star general Zelin lobbies Russian fighter jet in Indian tender (+multimedia)

September 9, 2010 Victor Litovkin, Izvestia
Russian air force’s high command takes on door-to-door salesman’s role.