India, Russia hit the ground running with MTA deal
The 15-20-tonne MTA, when developed, will be capable of short landings and takeoffs and ferrying 80 fully equipped troops
Russia, India sign transport plane deal
The signing gives an official start to the project, the technical details of which have been approved by the Indian and Russian defence ministries
Birthday greetings to the IAF from Russia
As the Indian Air Force turns 80, old friend and partner, Rosoboronexport conveys its greetings and calls for further cooperation between the two sides
Russian Navy gets carbon fibre frigate
St Petersburg shipyard claims carbon fibre exceeds steel in terms of physical parameters. Tests of the superstructure and its components reveal high rigidity and resilience to thermal impact, according to shipyard officials
$3.77 bn Super Sukhois deal to be signed during Putin’s visit
The aircraft would virtually be an insurance policy against aerial threats from such aircraft as the J-10s and the F-16s
Vikramaditya set to sail in July 2013
The heat insulation on the aircraft carrier’s steam boilers will be repaired at Sevmash with minimal disruption to the remaining work. No “surgical” operations will be performed on the ship’s hull
Autumn review of the Russian Defence Industry
India remains the priority destination for Russian arms supplies but some of the biggest failures of Russian defence contractors are also connected with the country
New aircrafts and the future of the Air Force: What’s the price of power?
Tests of two prospective aircrafts, Sukhoi Su-30 SM and Ilyushin Il-76 MD-90A have been recently launched in Russia almost simultaneously
India to raise 8th Sukhoi SU-30 squadron by December
Russian-designed Sukhoi aircraft are stationed close to India’s borders with Pakistan and China
Mobile missile complexes: Russia’s nuclear shield future
Yars missiles are to replace Soviet-manufactured Topols in the next 10 years. They can ensure Russia’s minimum combat readiness amid the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile defence shield
Russian ‘super-holding’ company to develop Hypersonic Missile
Brahmos partner Mashinostroyenie part of company developing the hypersonic weapon technology
Third Indian frigate undergoes dock trials in Russia
The sea trials will be held in the Baltic Sea and delivery to the Indian Navy is expected in the summer of 2013
INS Vikramaditya faces further delays
Indian sources tell The Hindu that the delivery of the aircraft carrier may face another 6-month delay
Russia’s defence industry tries to keep up with growing demand
The defence industry no longer fights for survival through global export channels. Its primary task is to meet the growing needs of the Russian armed forces
Will the SS Satan-18 missile be replaced?
Security analysts remain unsure about Russia’s plans to develop a new heavy intercontinental missile
Russian defence experts hail Indo-Russian military cooperation
Analysts believe that the agreement for the joint production of Smerch rockets will greatly benefit Russia
Sukhoi ready to revive Su-80 aircraft
Plans are on to revive the 30-seater but experts see a tough and long road ahead for the passenger and cargo aircraft
The Russian navy as an instrument of grand strategy
The interests of Russia lie in maintaining a partnership and, if possible, friendly relations with other global players, while not being bound by any obligations
India, Russia sign agreement on Smerch rockets
The 80-km range Smerch rockets will be produced in India, in a joint venture with Rosoboronexport and Splav’Spa
Russia optimistic that India will refloat combat aircraft tender
A top Russian official hinted at discontent from both sides about the financial terms and the extent of technology transfer in an agreement where France’s Rafale would sell 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft to India