TASS: MOSCOW, May 21. /TASS/. Russia’s Almaz-Antey defense manufacturer will showcase advanced S-300 and S-400 air defense missile systems at the KADEX-2018 arms exhibition in Astana on May 23-26, the company’s press office reported on Monday. “The company’s united exposition in Pavilion No. 5 will feature models, videos and media presentations on long-range S-400 Triumf,…
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The Moscow Times: Russia’s unlimited-range missile that Vladimir Putin unveiled earlier this year before his election has reportedly crashed after takeoff in numerous tests. The new nuclear-powered cruise missile, which Putin boasted could hit almost any point in the world and evade a U.S.-built missile shield, will be called ‘Burevestnik,’ the defense ministry said after…
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BBC: It is now widely believed to have missiles potentially capable of striking long range targets, including possibly the US mainland. It also claims to have developed a hydrogen bomb and to be able to mount it on a missile. But Spring 2018 saw a thaw in tensions on the Korean peninsula, and an announcement…
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RT: Cutting-edge corvette ‘Uragan’ has been deployed to Lake Ladoga for tests before joining Russia’s Baltic Fleet. The ship will boast Kalibr and Onyx missiles, as well as modern electronic equipment. The ‘Uragan’ corvette has been towed to Lake Ladoga from the Pella shipyard in the city of St. Petersburg, Russia’s Defense Ministry said on…
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Jane’s 360: Russia plans to modernise some retired Kh-22 (AS-4 ‘Kitchen’) air-to-surface missiles and return them to operational status, according to a 15 May report in Izvestia. Ministry of Defence sources told the newspaper a total of 32 missiles will be refurbished under a three-year contract worth RUB300 million (USD4.8 million). Developed by Raduga design…
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Naples Herald: MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military will soon receive new nuclear weapons, which are far ahead of any foreign designs, President Vladimir Putin said Friday. Speaking at a meeting in Sochi, Putin said delivery of the new Avangard hypersonic vehicle will begin next year, while the new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile will enter…
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News.am: Armenian air defense forces will soon be replenished with Russian Tor missile systems, Public Television broadcasted in a special issue of the Armed Forces program. Armenian forces reportedly participated in Combat Commonwealth fire exercises conducted in Russia. Over the past 26 years, air defense forces have been constantly modernized, while the key place is…
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Haartz: The Israel Defense Forces activated its Iron Dome missile defense system Thursday after a false alarm caused rocket sirens to sound in several communities in the Golan Heights in northern Israel. Residents in the area reported hearing an explosion. The IDF’s Spokesman said an investigation is underway… Read full post. …
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TASS: MOSCOW, May 17. /TASS/. The cruiser Marshal Ustinov has fired its main missile system to hit sea targets at the Northern Fleet’s practice ranges in the Barents Sea, Fleet spokesman Captain 1st Rank Vadim Serga said on Thursday. “During the combat exercise, the combat team of the missile and artillery unit of the cruiser…
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TASS: SOCHI, May 16. /TASS/. Russian naval ships armed with cruise missiles Kalibr will be permanently on duty in the Mediterranean, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his opening remarks at a meeting with top officials of the Defense Ministry and defense-industrial complex on Wednesday. “A total of 102 voyages by surface ships and submarines…
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