India tests submarine-launched BrahMos missile
Putin vows snap military drills in future – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised on Monday the results of the recent surprise military drills as a good way to keep the armed forces in good shape and vowed to continue similar practices in the future, the Kremlin’s spokesman said
British inspectors to overfly Russia
Military inspectors from the UK will carry out observation flights over Russian territory this week under the international Open Skies Treaty, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday
Russian troops return to base after surprise Black Sea drills
Troops of Russia’s Southern Military District have returned to their base after taking part in surprise Black Sea exercises ordered by President Vladimir Putin, the military district’s press office said on Sunday
The future of Russia-China military cooperation
Defence deals between Moscow and Beijing continue to be plagued by Russian worries of intellectual property violations
Grand plans for Russian military aviation
President Vladimir Putin quantifies his strategy for the Russian Air Force in the next decade. 5 trillion roubles to be spent on rearming the air force
Russian Aces in the Indian sky
The aerobatic team Russian Knights of the Russian Air Force took part in the 9th International Air Show Aero India 2013
PAK DA strategic bomber taking shape
Media reports again focus on Russia’s plans to develop the new bomber for use in the next decade but some experts remain critical of Tupolev’s ability to undertake such a large project independently
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
Sukhois shift the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific
The Australians are attempting to take evasive action against the threat posed by the Sukhoi Flanker in Southeast Asia
Russian army to do away with Soviet belt
The brass-buckle army belt, a dangerous weapon, status symbol, strangling tool, tourniquet and object of fetish, will soon become a thing of the past
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
Russian arms industry exports record high
With Russia’s weapons industry booming, Rosoboronexport director general Anatoly Isaykin tells journalists about India as its biggest client, Latin America as its priority market, and the continuation of sales to Syria
Russia returns to the Mediterranean: Fifth Soviet Navy Squadron is back?
The Russian Mediterranean squadron is to be provided with comprehensive logistical support but at present the only Russian base and naval facility abroad is the Syrian port of Tartus
Russian armed forces to have airborne command posts
Russian President Vladimir Putin will receive two brand new Il-96-300PU “command post” aircraft
Unlike Russia, Ukraine continues arms supplies to Pakistan
While in the past years, Moscow has made it clear that it will never supply arms to India’s enemies, Kiev has always been ambivalent on this issue
New Kalashnikov model poised to replace AK-74
The latest model of the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifle, the AK-12, has passed the first stage of testing
India again asks Russia to induct BrahMos in its fleet
Defence Minister A K Antony echoes remarks made when Dmitry Rogozin visited India, calling for the Russian military to use the jointly developed missile
Are we losing out on the Indian market?
The relationship between Russia and India in military aviation is developing successfully and has an excellent long-term outlook
Iskander missile systems for all directions
Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov expects increasing military threats over the next two decades.
When the trilateral becomes a quadrilateral
The format of the trilateral dialogue between India, America and Afghanistan can really pick up habitation and name only if it transforms into a ‘quadrilateral’ by including Pakistan