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Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier to Remain Docked in 2020

Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier to Remain Docked in 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian shipbuilding industry still expects to meet the 2021 deadline for finishing repairs and upgrades on the flagship of the Russian Navy.

Russia Admits That It Can’t Retrofit Aircraft Carrier After Accident

Russia Admits That It Can’t Retrofit Aircraft Carrier After Accident

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russian officials admitted that they no longer can service Russia’s lone aircraft carrier following a recent sinking of a large floating dry dock.
One of the World’s Largest Floating Dry Docks Has Sunk With Russia’s Carrier Aboard

One of the World’s Largest Floating Dry Docks Has Sunk With Russia’s Carrier Aboard

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A collapsed crane has reportedly left a gaping hole in Russia’s sole aircraft carrier following the sinking of a floating dry dock.

Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to be Upgraded to Carry Mig-29K/KUB Fighter Jets

Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to be Upgraded to Carry Mig-29K/KUB Fighter Jets

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The aircraft carrier will be upgraded to operate MiG-29K/MiG-29KUB fighters from its flight deck.

Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to Enter 7-Month Trials Following Overhaul

Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to Enter 7-Month Trials Following Overhaul

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A senior Russian official also recently said that the focus of repairs to Russia’s aircraft carrier will be on its engines, propulsion system, and electronics.

Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier to Be Fitted With Advanced New Air Defense System

Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier to Be Fitted With Advanced New Air Defense System

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s flagship will get a new advanced short to medium range surface-to-air air defense system.

Modernization of Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier Still Facing Delays

Modernization of Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier Still Facing Delays

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A contract for the retrofitting and upgrading of the carrier is expected to be concluded by the end of the month.
Russia Cuts Funds for Aircraft Carrier Modernization

Russia Cuts Funds for Aircraft Carrier Modernization

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The overhaul of Russia’s sole aircraft carrier is reportedly affected by budget cuts.

Russia to Upgrade Aircraft Carrier in 2017

Russia to Upgrade Aircraft Carrier in 2017

By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to state-owned Russian media, work on Russia’s sole aircraft carrier will begin before July 2017.

Russia to Modernize Sole Aircraft Carrier in 2017

Russia to Modernize Sole Aircraft Carrier in 2017

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Work on Russia’s sole carrier will begin in the first quarter of 2017 and last for three years.

Does Russia Really Need a Second Aircraft Carrier?

Does Russia Really Need a Second Aircraft Carrier?

By Ankit Panda
Russia's top naval commander confirmed that the Kremlin is pursuing a second aircraft carrier. Does it need one?
Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to Visit Syrian Naval Base

Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to Visit Syrian Naval Base

Russia’s only aircraft carrier will make a port call at Moscow’s small Tartus naval base in Syria in December.

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