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Russian observers go to Syria

May 21, 2012 Igor Kryuchkov, Moskovskiye Novosti
But small number of participants sends mixed signals to the international community

The honor of wearing the crimson beret

May 14, 2012 Daria Gonzales, RIR
The Russian special forces must survive one of the world’s most difficult competitions to earn the right to wear the crimson beret, the symbol of their status

Reviving Russia’s military-industry power

May 4, 2012 Aleksey Volodin, Military Review
Russia’s deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin faces a formidable challenge of modernising Russia’s military-industrial complex

Russia to equip 60 Yak-130 combat trainers

April 26, 2012 The Voice of Russia
Over 60 Yak-130 combat training jets are to enter the Russian air forces by 2020, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Vladimir Drik said today.

Arctic heats up

April 25, 2012 Ilya Kramnik, RIR
Global warming is making the polar regions of the Earth more accessible, and while the possibility of armed conflict is limited, all regional players are preparing for such a scenario

Russian military orders missile early warning satellites

April 23, 2012 Combined reports
The Russian Defense Ministry has signed contracts on the development and construction of satellites capable of detecting launches of ballistic missiles, First Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sukhorukov said.

Foreign languages - Russian army officers’ weapon

April 20, 2012 Ilya Kramnik, The Voice of Russia
In the course of the military education reform, the number of hours assigned on the study of foreign languages, has considerably increased

Private Military Companies in Russia: to be or not to be

April 17, 2012 Konstantin Bogdanov, RIA Novosti
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 3rd largest military spender worldwide – Analysts

April 17, 2012 RIA Novosti
Russia’s military expenditures in 2011 totaled $71.9 billion making the country the world’s 3rd largest military spender, says Stockholm International Peace Research Institute think tank

Military reform “almost” complete

April 9, 2012 Ivan Safronov, Kommersant-Vlast
Modernizing Russia’s army has been Dmitry Medvedev's primary concern. As he prepares to leave the presidency, he took stock of reforms in the sector

Military equipment exhibition in Delhi

March 30, 2012 The Voice of Russia
An International exhibition of military hardware called “DefexpoIndia-2012” opens today March 29 in New Delhi India.

Russian army to increase information security

March 29, 2012 Ilya Kramnik
The Russian Defense Ministry takes a calculated stand against cyberwarfare

NATO to come to Ulyanovsk

March 28, 2012 Ivan Safronov-Jr., RIR
Russia may benefit from the establishment of a NATO transit center in Ulyanovsk, both commercially and politically

Russia gets a modern army

March 27, 2012 Viktor Litovkin
One accomplishment outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev can be proud of is the reform of Russia’s armed forces

North Korea launches a new crisis

March 22, 2012 Andrei Ilyashenko, RIR
By announcing its plans to commemorate the birthday of Kim Il Sung with a satellite, North Korea has extinguished the hopes of those who believed a new leader would lead to peace in the country

Russia agrees to pay more than India for Crimea airbase

March 21, 2012 RIA Novosti
Russia has offered to pay $2 million a year for the use of a training airbase in Ukraine’s Crimea, up from $700,000, the Kommersant-Ukraina newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Russians prefer Iran over U.S. – Poll

March 16, 2012 RIA Novosti
More Russians than ever support Iran in its standoff with the United States, though most of the populace is against the country taking sides in international disputes, according to a new poll by state-run VTsIOM.

Russian gunsmiths display their skills

March 6, 2012 The Voice of Russia
Russian munition factories have displayed over 70 samples of military products at the Defence & Security-2012 international weapons show which is being held in Bangkok. Over 250 companies from 30 countries are taking part.

Russian tanks beyond competition no matter what they say

February 22, 2012 Sergei Balmasov, Pravda.Ru
Last days some defense officials declared against T-90 tanks. Pravda.Ru interviewed military experts to find out what has caused such a strange situation with Russian tanks.

Putin proposes military reform

February 20, 2012 RIR
After writing about immigration, the economy and social policies, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin takes on Russia's army
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