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Russia’s National Security To Be Discussed at Army-2020

The Russian Ministry of Defence has announced that as part of the Army-2020 International Military-Technical Forum, foreign guests will be part of a roundtable discussion of Russia's National Security. "Contemporary World Order and Its Impact on the National Security of the Russian Federation" is the title of the event. Various issue that tackle energy, economic,…
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Mi-28NM Attack Helicopter to Enter Production Soon

The development of “Night Superhunter” has reached the finish line. By the end of the year, the Russian Mi-28NM attack helicopter will pass State tests, according to Izvestia. The helicopter will have to confirm its flight performance, as well as conduct firing with a whole range of aviation weapons: from cannon systems and missiles to aerial bombs.…
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New Hypersonic Missile Designed for Tu-22M3M Tested

Sources in the Russian industrial complex have revealed that Russia's air forces have recently tested a new hypersonic missile that is created for a modified version of the Tu-22M3M strategic bomber. "Recently, a new hypersonic missile was tested on the Tu-22M3. The missile will be part of the armament range of the upgraded Tu-22M3M along…
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Use of AI Technology in Medicine in ARMY-2020

As part of a round table discussion to be held as part of ARMY-2020 Forum, participants will be able to discuss the use of the latest information and communication technologies to improve the medical support of troops, and to preserve and strengthen the health of military personnel. The attention of specialists will be drawn to…
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Anti-Missile & Counter Drone Systems Capabilities Demonstration

The combat capabilities of anti-missile and counter-drone systems will be demonstrated at the Military and technical forum ARMY-2020. This announcement was made at the briefing for military members of the diplomatic corps. Layered defence capabilities of medium-range surface-to-air missile Pantsir-S1, Buk missile system and counter-drone systems will be showcased. Demonstrations will be held at Alabino…
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Delivery of 5th Generation Engines for Su-57

By mid-2020, Russian troops will receive vehicles with a fourth-generation engine. After that, deliveries of the Su-57 with the latest fifth-generation engine will begin. Deliveries of the latest fifth-generation fighter Su-57 to the Russian Aerospace Forces will take place in two stages, said the Deputy Minister of Defence Alexei Krivoruchko. “At the second stage, after the…
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3,285 Covid-19 Cases in Russia’s Military

As of 06 May, 3,285 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded among the Russian armed forces and the secondary and higher education institutions of the Defence Ministry’s. "In the course of full-on testing in the Russian armed forces between March and May 6, a total of 1,506 servicemen have tested positive," the ministry of Defence…
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Carrier Submarine of Posidon to Be Floated in June

Sources in the Russian defence industry have revealed that the Khabarovsk Project 09852, the second submarine to serve as a basic carrier of Russia’s Poseidon nuclear-capable underwater drones, will be floated out approximately in late June. The first basic carrier of Poseidon drones, a Project 09852 special-purpose nuclear sub, the Belgorod, was floated out about…
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Aviadarts 2020 Preparations are Underway

Pilots of the Air Force and Air Defence formation of the Eastern Military District are preparing to participate in the All-Army stage of the Aviadarts 2020 competition. To date, the first and second stages of the competition for aerial training of flight crews have been held. The first stage was carried out in each part…
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Yevgeni Mikrin, Energia Designer General, Passed Away

The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities announced this morning that Yevgeni Mikrin, Rocket and Space Corporation Energia Designer General, passed away at the age of 65. Mirkin was First Deputy Director General, Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Soviet and Russian scientist in mechanics and control processes. The…
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