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Kronstadt begins building the Grom combat drone
Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Kronstadt begins building the Grom combat drone

Russian drone developer Kronstadt announces at Army 2022 that it works on preliminary designs for the Grom combat drone (UCAV) under a state contract.

Russia Unveils a rail-guided ship system for UAVs
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Russia Unveils a rail-guided ship system for UAVs

Russia unveiled its patented concept of converting decks into flight decks for fixed-wing UAVs. The system is displayed at the Russian Navy’s stand.

Russia Exhibits the Latest Export Version of the Armata Tank
Land Expo and Air Show

Russia Exhibits the Latest Export Version of the Armata Tank

Russia launched and showcased the latest export version of the T-14 Armata main battle tank for the first time.

Russia Displays “TB2 UAV” at Army 2022
Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Russia Displays “TB2 UAV” at Army 2022

Russia has organised Moskow’s 8th edition of the International Military-Technical Forum “ARMY-2022” and displayed Baykar’s TB2 Armed UAV captured from Ukraine.

Russian 10th “Rezky” Corvette Starts Shipbuilders Sea Trials
Navy / Maritime

Russian 10th “Rezky” Corvette Starts Shipbuilders Sea Trials

Russia’s newest Steregushchiy-class (project 20380) corvette, Rezky (pennant number: 343), has started sea trials.

FSMTC: A Contract for S-400 is signed with Turkiye
Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

FSMTC: A Contract for S-400 is signed with Turkiye

The head of FSMTCof Russia said that Russia and Turkiye signed a contract for the supply of the second regiment of Russian S-400 air defence systems.

Russia Presents new generation smoke grenade at Army-2022
Ammunition Expo and Air Show

Russia Presents new generation smoke grenade at Army-2022

General Director of TsNIITochmash, introduced a new RDG-U smoke grenade. The new RDG-U smoke grenade remains operational in the temperature between- 50 and 55+.

Russia to showcase new MiG-31I at Army-2022
Air Expo and Air Show

Russia to showcase new MiG-31I at Army-2022

Russia will showcase its new MiG-31I (Ishim) jet at the Army-2022 International Military Technical Forum exhibition in Kubinka, Moscow Region, on August 15-21.

China Provides Logistic Support to Russia
Logistics Bilateral Relations

China Provides Logistic Support to Russia

Even though China does not officially support Russia in the war with Ukraine, the logistics equipment produced by the country is sent to Rostov.

Russian Navy frigates to be equipped with Tsirkon
Weapon / Missile

Russian Navy frigates to be equipped with Tsirkon

Russian Navy frigates will be equipped with Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missiles in September. The Tsirkon is expected to enter service with the Navy,

CAATSA Prevents the Philippines from Buying Mi-17 helicopter
Air Bilateral Relations

CAATSA Prevents the Philippines from Buying Mi-17 helicopter

The Philippines has cancelled a deal worth $227 million to purchase 16 Mil Mi-17 Hip transport helicopters from Russia for the PAF due to CAATSA restrictions.

Russia to Quit International Space Station by 2024
Space Bilateral Relations

Russia to Quit International Space Station by 2024

Russia, isolated from the West due to its war in Ukraine, will leave the International Space Station (ISS) by 2024, Yuri Borisov, head of Roscosmos, stated.

Putin Sends Nuclear Capable Iskander-M to Belarus
Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

Putin Sends Nuclear Capable Iskander-M to Belarus

Putin announces missile deployment in Belarus with nuclear capabilities fallowing meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Uganda Acquires Russian Mi-28N Havoc Attack Helicopter
Air

Uganda Acquires Russian Mi-28N Havoc Attack Helicopter

The Uganda People’s Defence Force appears to be a new Mil Mi-28 attack helicopter operator, which has been spotted for the first time in UPDF markings.