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First Project 636.3 Kilo-Class Attack Sub to Enter Service With Russia’s Pacific Fleet This Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The diesel-electric attack submarine will be accepted for service in the Russian Pacific Fleet on November 25.
Russia’s Military to Receive First Batch of 12 T-14 Main Battle Tanks in Coming Weeks
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first 12 T-14 main battle tanks will reportedly be delivered to the Russian Army in late 2019 or early 2020.
Russia: Avangard Hypersonic Warhead to Enter Service in Coming Weeks
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Strategic Missile Force will receive the first two ICBMs fitted with the Avangard warhead in late November or early December.
US and Russia Watching Closely Uzbekistan’s Economic Choices
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent is reopening its negotiations to join the WTO and considering Eurasian Economic Union membership. Russia and the West are watching.
Russia’s Air Force to Receive First Serial-Produced Su-57 Fighter Jet by Year’s End
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first Su-57 aircraft in serial configuration will be delivered to the service by the end of 2019, according to the Russian deputy defense minister.
Cooperation, Co-existence or Clash? China and Russia’s Ambitions in Central Asia
By Benno Zogg
The two powers’ approaches to Central Asia may be a good indicator of their current partnership and future relations.
Interview: Dmitry Stefanovich on Russia’s Nuclear Forces and Doctrine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Will the ongoing modernization the Russian nuclear forces impact global strategic stability?
Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Submarine Test Fires Bulava Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The missile, fired from the Borei-II-class Knyaz Vladimir, successfully hit its designated target on the Kamchatka peninsula, according to the Russian defense ministry.
Russia to Lay Down 2 Project 636.3 Fast Attack Subs This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two diesel-electric attack submarines will be laid down on November 1 in St. Petersburg, according to the head of the Russian Navy.
2 Russian Strategic Bombers Conduct Night Flight Over Indian Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two nuclear-capable aircraft were en route to South Africa as part of an effort to deepen military ties between the Russian and South African air forces.
Russia to Help China Develop an Early Warning System
By Dmitry Stefanovich
In October, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Moscow was assisting Beijing in developing an early warning system.
Russia’s Northern Sea Route Faces Setbacks, Low Interest
By Steven Stashwick
Despite warming Arctic, competition among great powers remains cool.