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All Russian missile forces to be fully equipped with nuclear-capable Iskanders by 2020
All Russian missile formations will be reequipped with Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile systems by 2020, according to the Chief of Missile and Artillery Troops, Mikhail Matveevsky.
The Major General emphasized that the Islander-M, “is the best missile system in its class today and it is able to overwhelm any missile defense system.”
According to him, defense industry enterprises in the Russian Federation are working on the modernization of the system in order to improve its combat and …
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Putin and Duterte discuss promotion of bilateral cooperation and investment
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the promotion of bilateral cooperation and investment with his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, TASS reported.
"The presidents agreed to promote activities of the intergovernmental commission today and give assignments to ministries to call its next meeting as soon as practicable," Peskov stated.
"The Russian President noted that Russian companies are ready to intensify work on the Philippine market," he …
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Russia puts new anti-aircraft systems on display in Crimea
Russian military showed its S-400 Triumf and Pantsir-S anti-aircraft systems as a part of an open door event “Contract military service-Your choice” organized by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
“On Saturday, in Kerch, the guests of the event “Contract military service - Your choice” were presented with the equipment used by the Southern military district including S-400 and Pantsir-S anti-aircraft complexes as well as radar systems used by the military in the Crimea,” the press service of the …
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Russian silo coastal missile system has been restored in the Crimea
The Utyos underground coastal missile system has been restored in the Crimea, a source familiar with the situation told Russia's Interfax news agency on Friday.
"It is expected that the regenerated system will carry out several missile launches in order to prove its viability. In the future, Bastion silo-based missile systems are planned to be deployed there as well," the source said.
Earlier, the source reported that the Bastion system, the first coastal silo-based missile system, can be …
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Putin: Russia is developing hypersonic and laser weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that Russia, along with other countries, is developing promising weapons based on hypersonic and laser technologies.
"Today, in the 21st century, in order to strengthen their military potential, leading countries around the world are actively using the most modern technology and the latest achievements of science for the development of their arms – including lasers, hyper sound and robotics," Putin said at a meeting with the leadership of the Armed …