Russia’s 10th “Rezky” Corvette Starts Shipbuilders’ Sea Trials
Russia’s newest Steregushchiy-class (project 20380) corvette, Rezky (pennant number: 343), has started sea trials.
Russia News
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
FSMTC: A Contract for S-400 is signed with Turkiye
The head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) of Russia, Dmitry Shugaev, said that Russia and Turkiye signed a contract for the supply of the second regiment of Russian S-400 air defence systems. The document implies the local production of individual components of the system.
Ammunition
Expo and Air Show
Russia Presents new generation smoke grenade at Army-2022
General Director of TsNIITochmash, Oleg Morozov introduced a new RDG-U smoke grenade 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.
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.
Weapon / Missile
Russian Navy frigates to be equipped with Tsirkon in September
Russian Navy frigates will be equipped with Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missiles in September. The Tsirkon is expected to enter service with the Navy," the source said. TASS, however, has not officially confirmed it.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Facing CAATSA, the Philippines cancels Mi-17 helicopter procurement
The Philippines has cancelled a deal worth $227 million to purchase 16 Mil Mi-17 Hip transport helicopters from Russia for the PAF.
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.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Putin Sends Iskander-M to Belarus with Nuclear Strike Capability
Putin announces missile deployment in Belarus with nuclear capabilities fallowing meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Air
Uganda Acquired the Mi-28N Havoc Attack Helicopter from Russia
The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) appears to be a new Mil Mi-28 attack helicopter operator, which has been spotted for the first time in UPDF markings.
Air
Country
Sukhoi and MiG merged under United Aircraft Corporation
Two major fighter aircraft companies of Russia, Sukhoi and MiG, have finally merged under the auspices of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of Rostec.
Navy / Maritime
Russia attacks MILGEM’s Shipyard
Russia conducted military attacks on Ocean Shipyard hangars.
E/W
Russia to upgrade the Su-34 bomber’s EW system
TASS news agency stated that the Su-34 bomber’s Electronic Warfare (EW) system would be upgraded due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Air
IAF may acquire 12 more Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighters
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is about to order 12 more Russian-designed Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft. Its bid for the fighters is expected to be approved next week.
