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Russia plans to upgrade Black Sea Fleet with new warships

April 14, 2010

SEVASTOPOL: Russia's Black Sea Fleet will receive up to four frigates and four diesel-electric submarines in the next five years,...

Russia delays launch of new nuclear submarine

April 14, 2010

Moscow: Russia will not float out a new nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine as planned on May 7 due to technical...

Iran boosts air defenses with new missile system

April 12, 2010

Moscow: Iran has developed and successfully tested its first domestically-built air defense system capable of destroying aircraft at low and...

Russia has no plans to deploy weapons in space

April 12, 2010

Moscow: The commander of Russia's space forces said on Friday Russia had no plans to deploy weapons of any kind...

Russia, China still urge diplomacy on Iran

April 9, 2010

New York: Russia and China still call for a diplomatic solution of Iran's nuclear issue, which has been in the...

Russia sends additional missile cruiser to Indian Ocean

April 9, 2010

SEVASTOPOL: The Moskva missile cruiser will set sail on Friday on a long-range tour of duty, which will culminate with...

Talks continue on Russian deliveries of S-300 missiles to Iran

April 8, 2010

BRATISLAVA: Russia continues to hold talks on deliveries of S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran, a Russian defense official said...

Russia to withdraw from arms reduction deal if US increases missile defense

April 7, 2010

Moscow: Russia may withdraw from the arms reduction treaty if Washington significantly increases its missile defense, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei...

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet may lose all warships by 2015

April 5, 2010

Moscow: The majority of warships in the Russian Black Sea Fleet have been in service for over 30 years and...

Russia signs contract for jet fighters to Algeria, Uganda