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India wades into the South China sea dispute

May 12, 2012 Rupakjyoti Borah, specially for RIR

China needs the Indian Navy’s commanding presence in the Indian Ocean region, at the same time the influential Chinese newspaper dismisses Indo-Vietnam joint work

Russia to test new naval air defense system by year end

May 12, 2012 RIA Novosti

Russian air defense systems manufacturer Almaz Antei hopes to complete testing of its new Poliment-Redut ship-based air defense missile system by the end of this year, the company’s General Director Vladislav Menshikov said on Saturday.

Russia navy to get seven Yasen attack subs by 2021

April 25, 2012 ITAR-TASS

The Sevmash defence shipyard by 2021 will build for the Russian Navy seven attack nuclear-powered submarines of the Yasen class.

Russia searching for its course in the South China Sea

April 20, 2012 Sergei Strokan, Kommersant

As the USA and the Philippines carry out joint military exercise in the South China Sea, the tension in the region mounts. Russia finds itself being drawn into the territorial dispute between China and its neighbours

Serial Project 677 submarines to have air-independent power plants

April 9, 2012 ITAR-TASS

The Project 677 serial conventional submarines Kronshtadt and Sevastopol, which are in different degrees of readiness at Admiralty Shipyard will be provided with air-independent power plants and finished, Andrei Baranov, Deputy Director-General of th

High sea: Indian Elephant versus Chinese Dragon

March 21, 2012 Prokhor Tebin, Nezavisimoye voyennoe obozreniye

Will the growing naval capabilities of the two Asian giants lead to conflict or a rebalancing of power?

India to induct its nuclear-powered submarine

March 20, 2012 rusembassy.in

In a major boost to its underwater strike capabilities, India will induct its Russian-origin nuclear-powered submarine 'Nerpa' in the first week of April.

Russia confirms MiG-29K order for navy

March 19, 2012 Combined reports

Russia’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) finally awarded the Russian Aircraft Corporation a firm order for 24 MiG-29 carrier-capable fighters.

Russia to join DANEX-2012 naval drills

March 14, 2012 RIA Novosti

Warships of Russia’s Baltic Fleet will take part for the first time in large-scale international naval drills in the Baltic Sea in September 2012, a spokesman for the Western military district said on Monday.

India testfires BrahMos missile

March 5, 2012 The Voice of Russia

India has successfully testfired the BrahMos supersonic missile at the Pohran range in the western state of Rajasthan, officials said on Monday.

Russia signs contract for navy MiG-29K Fighter

February 29, 2012 RIA Novosti

The Russian Defense Ministry has signed a contract with aircraft maker MiG for the delivery of 20 MiG-29K and four MiG-29KUB carrier-based fighter aircraft, MiG said on Wednesday.

Russian Nerpa alarms Islamabad

February 22, 2012 Vladimir Skosyrev, Nezavisimaya gazeta

The lease of the Russian nuclear submarine Nerpa to India appears to have spurred on the arms race in South Asia.

Russia to convert Belgorod submarine for special missions

February 9, 2012 RIA Novosti

Russia’s Sevmash shipyard is to convert the multirole Project 949AM nuclear submarine Belgorod for a “series of special missions,” the navy’s head Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky said on Thursday.

Russian Navy to get 10 Borey class nuclear subs

February 7, 2012 RIA Novosti

The Russian Navy will receive at least 10 new Borey class strategic nuclear submarines in line with a revised state armament procurement program until 2020, Kommersant daily said in Tuesday.

The Russian Navy grows

February 6, 2012 RIA Novosti

The Russian Navy continues to order new ships. But the focus there is being shifted to the production of time tested projects built around today’s armaments. Some of these projects are going to be based on ships developed for the Indian Navy.

Russia lays down new corvette

February 2, 2012 RIA Novosti

A first Gremyashchy class corvette was laid down on Wednesday at Russia’s Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg, the company said.

Russian navy to receive mistral warship in 3 years

February 2, 2012 RIA Novosti

The Mistral class amphibious assault ship will be put in service with the Russian Navy in 36 months, Russian Navy Commander Adm. Vladimir Vysotsky said on Wednesday.

Twinkle, twinkle, Little Star!

February 1, 2012 Alexei Morozov

Zvyozdochka is a leading repairing and upgrading contractor for many Indian submariners. Zvyozdochka General Director speaks about the fruitful cooperation between the Russian Shipyard and the Indian Navy.

Russia to start construction of two new warships

January 30, 2012 RIA Novosti

Two new warships will be laid down for the Russian Navy, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Monday.

“Chakra” has joined the Indian Navy

January 25, 2012 RIR

The Russian nuclear submarine “Nerpa” re-baptized “Chakra” has joined the Indian Naval Forces. According to the contract, India takes the submarine on a 10 year lease for $ 900 million.

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