Russia’s military undergoes combat readiness test
At the end of May, the Russian military was subjected to the biggest exercise in the last two decades to assess its capability to fend off and launch assaults in the sky
Russia creates an outpost in Belarus
Moscow has announced its intention to establish a military air base on the territory of its neighbour. It could well be a response to U.S. plans to deploy a missile defence shield in Europe
The hype around Russia's increased military spending
Strategic analyst Viktor Litovkin argues that Russia’s defense spending is nowhere close to the numbers put up by Western nations
Russia’s chances on the Indian arms market. Part three
The Russian MiG-29K/KUB pilot training system is designed for pilots to train on the ground in safer and more comfortable conditions that are nevertheless very close to those of a real flight
Russia’s chances on the Indian arms market. Part two
Rosoboronexport Deputy General Director Viktor Komardin called speculation that India has been increasingly turning away from Russian arms. The portfolio of Indian orders stood at $7 bn at the end of December of last year
Russia’s chances on the Indian arms market. Part one
The Russian corporation JSC Concern Almaz-Antey, one of the main suppliers of air defence products to Russia’s national Armed Forces, has traditionally viewed the Indian market as a priority
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Army reform is moving forward
The replacement of Anatoly Serdukov by Sergei Shoigu has not meant a retreat from the modernization of the Russian armed forces
Russian surprises in store for Bangalore Air Show
Rostec, Rosoboronexport, United Aviation Corporation and Concern Almaz-Antey are among the several dozen Russian participants at Aero India 2013
Russian maneuvers off the Syrian coast
Throughout January of this year, the Russian navy has been running drills in the Mediterranean Sea, and not just with one or two fleets, as before. This time, all four fleets are out at once: the Northern, Baltic, Black Sea, and Pacific
Russian Navy plans further expansion
The Russian submarine, Yuri Dolgorukiy, was passed into service during its inauguration at the Sevmash shipbuilding company in Severodvinsk. This indicates that Russia is finally aware of the need for a powerful and effective navy
Diversification Delhi-style
Despite problems with the Vikramaditya and Moscow’s failure to win several recent Indian tenders, the military and technical cooperation between Russia and India can rather be called more successful than disappointing
Military reforms tested with manoeuvres in the Caucasus
Russia’s military completed their “Caucasus 2012” strategic command and staff exercise in the country’s volatile southern regions. Military leaders believe the exercises validate the recent reforms of Russia’s armed forces
Pre-determined guilt
Modern wars are not conducted without mass media involvement
The flying hooligan who broke through the Iron Curtain
Twenty-five years ago, a young Germany man flew into the heart of the Soviet Union
The Afghan transit fork
Russia tries to assert its position as the U.S. plans its withdrawal from Afghanistan
Russia gets a modern army
One accomplishment outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev can be proud of is the reform of Russia’s armed forces
Bulava's triumphant salvo
As 2011 drew to a close, the Russian defense industry scored a spectacular victory
Night Hunter misses target, but more deals ahead
It’s time for Russia to learn right lessons from India’s decision to buy American Apache copters in preference to Russian Night Hunter attack helicopters. But all is not lost.
Nerpa on the way, Gorshkov by Dec 2012
Joint training exercise of Indian and Russian sailors is set to resume.
A solid future for the Kalashnikov
Rumors are swirling that Russia will cease producing the ubiquitous rifle, but nothing better has yet come along