http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:02:41 GMT 10 http://i89.servimg.com/u/f89/14/09/88/84/banner15.gif http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/feed/? http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-army-f1/visit-of-medvedev-in-paris-france-wants-to-sell-a-mistral-in-russia-t753.htm Cléo "Global warming between France and Russia Iranian nuclear program, European security and trade agreements appear in the agenda of the first state visit in Paris of the Russian president. In the agenda: the Iranian nuclear program, the entrance of Russia to the World Trade Organization and the revision of the European Pact of security. They also planned to discuss a new agreement of partnership and cooperation between Moscow and the European Union, intended to replace the one who expired ... Russian Army Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:02:41 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-army-f1/visit-of-medvedev-in-paris-france-wants-to-sell-a-mistral-in-russia-t753.htm#2827 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-army-f1/visit-of-medvedev-in-paris-france-wants-to-sell-a-mistral-in-russia-t753.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/general-chat-f15/i-want-a-lada-112--t406.htm sepheronx

What a beautiful car (At least over my Intrepid)

Why is it that Lada disappeared from Canada and so many other countries? I heard good things about this car, and I would love to get my hands on it. Does anyone here have any experience with these cars? Anything to know? Also, how would I go about getting one here?]]> General Chat Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:40:31 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/general-chat-f15/i-want-a-lada-112--t406.htm#1527 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/general-chat-f15/i-want-a-lada-112--t406.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russian-military-industrial-complex-problem-t714.htm Viktor

Limited Productive Capacity, High Demand for Arms and Equipment]]> Russian Arms Export Contracts Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:59:45 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russian-military-industrial-complex-problem-t714.htm#2699 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russian-military-industrial-complex-problem-t714.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/uac-will-bid-for-usaf-tanker-contract-t752.htm Vladimir79 Russian State Firm: We'll Bid for USAF Tanker AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Published: 19 Mar 2010 18:00 NEW YORK - Russian state-owned aerospace group United Aircraft Corporation plans to bid for a U.S. Air Force tanker contract, teaming up with a U.S. partner, a lawyer representing UAC said March 19. Russian firm UAC said March 19 it would bid on the U.S. Air Force contract to replace its refueling tanker fleet. Above, a KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. AIR FORCE) "They're going to announce ... Russian Arms Export Contracts Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:32:47 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/uac-will-bid-for-usaf-tanker-contract-t752.htm#2822 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/uac-will-bid-for-usaf-tanker-contract-t752.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/member-introductions-and-rules-f6/priviet-from-france-t749.htm Cléo Priviet of a loving French girl of Russia, and kisses to all russians veterans... and to all the soldiers in service, of course... Member Introductions and Rules Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:26:27 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/member-introductions-and-rules-f6/priviet-from-france-t749.htm#2812 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/member-introductions-and-rules-f6/priviet-from-france-t749.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/member-introductions-and-rules-f6/say-hi-from-indonesia-t725.htm sharkh Hello this is me Wandhy a.k.a Sharkh, I'm a Proud man from Indonesia as i know before the Russian has a good Relation before with Indonesia My Uncle also served in Indonesian Military actually Member Introductions and Rules Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:12:04 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/member-introductions-and-rules-f6/say-hi-from-indonesia-t725.htm#2756 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/member-introductions-and-rules-f6/say-hi-from-indonesia-t725.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russian-warship-to-make-port-call-in-oman-t751.htm Russian Patriot Russian warship to make port call in Oman RIA Novosti 18/03/201001:33 MOSCOW, March 18 (RIA Novosti) - A Russian frigate will start on Thursday a two-day visit to the port of Salalah in Oman to replenish water and food supplies for its current anti-piracy mission off the Somali coast, a Navy source said. The Neustrashimy frigate from Russia's Baltic Fleet has escorted about 20 commercial vessels since its arrival in the Gulf of Aden in January and thwarted at least one attack by Somali ... Russian Naval Forces Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:49:15 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russian-warship-to-make-port-call-in-oman-t751.htm#2817 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russian-warship-to-make-port-call-in-oman-t751.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-air-force-f3/russian-air-force-receives-first-10-new-air-defense-systems-t750.htm Russian Patriot Russian Air Force receives first 10 new air-defense systems RIA Novosti 18/03/201016:58 MOSCOW, March 18 (RIA Novosti) - The first 10 Pantsir S1 (SA-22 Greyhound) antiaircraft surface-to-air missile systems entered service with the Russian Air Force, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Thursday. Pantsir-S1 is a short-to-medium range combined surface-to-air missile and antiaircraft artillery system manufactured by the Tula-based Instrument Making Design Bureau (KPB). Lt. Col. ... Russian Air Force Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:43:26 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-air-force-f3/russian-air-force-receives-first-10-new-air-defense-systems-t750.htm#2816 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-air-force-f3/russian-air-force-receives-first-10-new-air-defense-systems-t750.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-airborne-vdv-elite-corps-f12/selection-and-training-of-spetsnaz-t68.htm Vladimir79 Selection and Training Between soldiers and their officers are the sergeants, an intermediate rank with its own internal seniority of junior sergeants, full sergeants, senior sergeant and starshina. The training of the sergeants is of critical importance in spetsnaz where discipline and competence are required to an even more stringent degree than in the everyday life of the armed forces. In normal circumstances training is carried out by special training divisions. Each of these has ... Russian Airborne (VDV Elite Corps) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:31:48 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-airborne-vdv-elite-corps-f12/selection-and-training-of-spetsnaz-t68.htm#200 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-airborne-vdv-elite-corps-f12/selection-and-training-of-spetsnaz-t68.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/south-east-asia-f23/about-military-from-my-country-east-timor-t746.htm sharkh Taken from Wikipedia The Falintil-Forças de Defesa de Timor Leste (Tetum: Forcas Defesa Timor Lorosae, English: Timor Leste Defence Force) or FALINTIL-FDTL (often F-FDTL) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of East Timor. The F-FDTL was established in February 2001 and currently comprises two small infantry battalions, a small Naval Component and several supporting units. The F-FDTL's primary role is to protect East Timor from external threats. It also has an internal ... South East Asia Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:39:40 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/south-east-asia-f23/about-military-from-my-country-east-timor-t746.htm#2809 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/south-east-asia-f23/about-military-from-my-country-east-timor-t746.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/chinese-astronauts-for-possible-future-selection-of-tactical-training-from-the-university-no-less-than-007-t741.htm hailukong You have read "2012" do? Never seen a hurry to see. "Yesterday, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, director of the China Manned Space Engineering commander and chief designer of the astronaut system Chen Shanguang, a guest at Wuhan University. Not aggressively talking about this film, as China's astronauts," Zong Jiaotou "he sigh protect the earth without delay, "Manned space flight is trying to find another home of mankind, but unfortunately, like Earth, ... China Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:26:52 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/chinese-astronauts-for-possible-future-selection-of-tactical-training-from-the-university-no-less-than-007-t741.htm#2796 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/chinese-astronauts-for-possible-future-selection-of-tactical-training-from-the-university-no-less-than-007-t741.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/cis-military-issues-f5/cyberspace-operations-concept-capability-plan-2016-2028-t737.htm oleg nik The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s assessment of the future operational environment highlights the importance of all aspects of information on the future battlefield. Army forces operate in and among human populations, facing hybrid threats that are innovative, networked, and technologically-savvy. These threats capitalize on emerging technologies to establish and maintain a cultural and social advantage; leveraging these new capabilities for command and control, recruiting, coordinating ... CIS Military Issues Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:39:55 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/cis-military-issues-f5/cyberspace-operations-concept-capability-plan-2016-2028-t737.htm#2791 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/cis-military-issues-f5/cyberspace-operations-concept-capability-plan-2016-2028-t737.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/vietnam-f59/russia-floats-out-second-gepard-class-frigate-for-vietnam-t736.htm Russian Patriot Russia floats out second Gepard class frigate for Vietnam RIA Novosti 16/03/201016:41 KAZAN, March 16 (RIA Novosti) - Shipbuilders in Russia's republic of Tatarstan floated out a second frigate for the Vietnamese Navy on Tuesday, a spokesman for the Zelenodolsk shipyard said. Russia and Vietnam signed a contract on the construction of two Gepard 3.9 class frigates for the Vietnamese Navy in 2006. The first frigate was floated out in December 2009. "A second Gepard 3.9 class ... Vietnam Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:53:58 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/vietnam-f59/russia-floats-out-second-gepard-class-frigate-for-vietnam-t736.htm#2790 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/vietnam-f59/russia-floats-out-second-gepard-class-frigate-for-vietnam-t736.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russia-developing-stealth-destroyer-t729.htm Vladimir79 Russia, developed a new generation destroyer The development of a new generation of destroyers for the Navy of Russia, which will be built on the stealth technology, said on Thursday, a source in the military-industrial complex. "We are carrying out research work on the image of the new ship far sea zone, drawn up the technical documentation of the project. This process will take approximately 30 months," - said the source Interfax. According to him, promising a ship, project ... Russian Naval Forces Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:29:47 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russia-developing-stealth-destroyer-t729.htm#2769 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russia-developing-stealth-destroyer-t729.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russian-arms-transfers-to-north-africa-fuelling-an-arms-race-t733.htm Russian Patriot Russian arms transfers to North Africa: Fuelling an arms race? RIA Novosti 15/03/201013:17 New SIPRI data on global arms transfers published today reveal that Russia remains the second largest arms exporter in the world. According to SIPRI data, the volume of Russian arms exports for 2005-2009 is of a similar level to that for 2000-2004. Russia’s share of global exports of major conventional weapons has dropped from 29 per cent for 2000-2004 to 24 per cent for 2005-2009. Although the ... Russian Arms Export Contracts Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:42:30 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russian-arms-transfers-to-north-africa-fuelling-an-arms-race-t733.htm#2785 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russian-arms-transfers-to-north-africa-fuelling-an-arms-race-t733.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/six-graney-class-submarines-to-be-built-t588.htm Vladimir79 Russian Defence Ministry source reveals the number of new multi-purpose submarines to be built within the next eight years. Speaking with Russian news agency Itar-Tass, the source said at least six multipurpose nuclear-powered submarines will be built. The first of the new fourth generation Graney-class submarine, to be named Severodvinsk, will be put into service in 2011, as reported by BarentsObserver earlier this week. The Graney-class submarine will equipped with long-range cruise ... Russian Naval Forces Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:19:20 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/six-graney-class-submarines-to-be-built-t588.htm#2214 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/six-graney-class-submarines-to-be-built-t588.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/general-chat-f15/i-subscried-to-military-parade-magazine-t715.htm Viktor
Price 200E for annual substriction (6 numbers + CD ) ...

Any other suscribers ?]]> General Chat Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:07:36 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/general-chat-f15/i-subscried-to-military-parade-magazine-t715.htm#2700 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/general-chat-f15/i-subscried-to-military-parade-magazine-t715.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/general-chat-f15/what-are-your-favorite-movies-t650.htm Serbia Forever 2
Apocalypse now
Enemy at the gates
Red October
Black Hawk Down]]> General Chat Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:50:30 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/general-chat-f15/what-are-your-favorite-movies-t650.htm#2457 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/general-chat-f15/what-are-your-favorite-movies-t650.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russia-and-india-sign-major-military-nuclear-deals-t732.htm Russian Patriot Russia and India sign major military, nuclear deals RIA Novosti 12/03/201020:17 MOSCOW, March 12 (RIA Novosti) - Russia and India signed on Friday a host of high-profile deals during Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's working visit to the country. The visit kicked off late on Thursday, amid many expectations as well as big money. New fighter jet contract Russia and India have signed a $1.5-billion contract on the supplies of 29 more MiG-29K Fulcrum-D carrier-based fighter jets ... Russian Arms Export Contracts Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:27:36 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russia-and-india-sign-major-military-nuclear-deals-t732.htm#2777 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russia-and-india-sign-major-military-nuclear-deals-t732.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/international-social-political-f14/f-22-stripped-from-us-budget-t50.htm Vladimir79 Good news... US Senate just stripped F-22 from the spending bill. PAK FA supremacy to reign supreme! International Social/Political Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:47:20 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/international-social-political-f14/f-22-stripped-from-us-budget-t50.htm#161 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/international-social-political-f14/f-22-stripped-from-us-budget-t50.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/india-russia-agree-details-of-joint-5g-fighter-project-t731.htm Russian Patriot India, Russia agree details of joint 5G-fighter project RIA Novosti 11/03/201013:50 NEW DELHI, March 11 (RIA Novosti) - India and Russia have agreed in general on shared responsibility for the joint development of the fifth-generation fighter, the chairman of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said. Moscow and New Delhi are expected to sign a contract on the joint development of the new fighter in the near future, focusing on the design concept and technical requirements put forward ... India Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:19:05 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/india-russia-agree-details-of-joint-5g-fighter-project-t731.htm#2775 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/india-russia-agree-details-of-joint-5g-fighter-project-t731.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/russia-india-military-transport-plane-could-be-ready-by-2018-t730.htm Russian Patriot Russia-India military transport plane could be ready by 2018 RIA Novosti 11/03/201015:03 NEW DELHI, March 11 (RIA Novosti) - A new Russian-Indian military transport plane could make its maiden flight by 2018, the head of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said. Russia and India signed an intergovernmental agreement on the joint development of a multi-role transport aircraft (MTA) in 2007. The cost of the $600-mln project is being equally shared by the two countries. "We ... India Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:07:47 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/russia-india-military-transport-plane-could-be-ready-by-2018-t730.htm#2774 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/russia-india-military-transport-plane-could-be-ready-by-2018-t730.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-air-force-f3/russia-to-develop-new-strategic-bomber-by-2017-t656.htm Russian Patriot Russia to develop new strategic bomber by 2017 RIA Novosti 23/12/200920:26 MOSCOW, December 23 (RIA Novosti) - A new-generation Tu strategic bomber will be developed by 2017, Russian aircraft maker Tupolev said on Wednesday. Company President Alexander Bobryshev told Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin the research on the new aircraft project should be completed by 2012, while production-line assembly should start in 2020 to 2025. However, Maj. Gen. Anatoly Zhikharev, commander ... Russian Air Force Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:40:56 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-air-force-f3/russia-to-develop-new-strategic-bomber-by-2017-t656.htm#2474 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-air-force-f3/russia-to-develop-new-strategic-bomber-by-2017-t656.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russia-in-talks-on-buying-french-warship-t168.htm Russian Patriot Russia in talks on buying French warship RIA Novosti 18:33 04/08/2009 MOSCOW, August 4 (RIA Novosti) - Russia is discussing the purchase of a French Mistral-class amphibious assault ship worth between 300 and 400 million euros ($430-580 mln), a high-ranking source close to the talks said Tuesday. "Such talks are being held at the level of experts; the Russian side is represented by the Navy, the United Shipbuilding Corporation, and plants' representatives. In September we ... Russian Naval Forces Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:09:30 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russia-in-talks-on-buying-french-warship-t168.htm#483 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russia-in-talks-on-buying-french-warship-t168.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/south-ossetia-and-abkhazia-f39/russia-to-sign-deal-with-south-ossetia-on-military-base-t727.htm Russian Patriot Russia to sign deal with South Ossetia on military base RIA Novosti 09/03/201013:40 MOSCOW, March 9 (RIA Novosti) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday instructed the Defense Ministry to hold talks with South Ossetia on signing an agreement on a Russian military base in the former Georgian republic. A similar agreement was signed in Moscow on February 17 with Abkhazia, another former Georgian republic. The agreement was concluded during Kremlin talks between President Medvedev ... South Ossetia and Abkhazia Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:57:25 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/south-ossetia-and-abkhazia-f39/russia-to-sign-deal-with-south-ossetia-on-military-base-t727.htm#2765 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/south-ossetia-and-abkhazia-f39/russia-to-sign-deal-with-south-ossetia-on-military-base-t727.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/cis-military-issues-f5/us-not-seeking-military-base-in-kyrgyzstan-s-south-embassy-t726.htm Russian Patriot U.S. not seeking military base in Kyrgyzstan's south - embassy RIA Novosti 09/03/201018:04 BISHKEK, March 9 (RIA Novosti) - The U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan denied on Tuesday that Washington was seeking to establish a military base in the south of the Central Asian state, saying it was funding a training center for Kyrgyz troops. "The United States does not have and does not seek to obtain a military base in Kyrgyzstan's south," an embassy spokesman said while addressing last ... CIS Military Issues Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:54:20 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/cis-military-issues-f5/us-not-seeking-military-base-in-kyrgyzstan-s-south-embassy-t726.htm#2764 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/cis-military-issues-f5/us-not-seeking-military-base-in-kyrgyzstan-s-south-embassy-t726.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russia-india-to-sign-4-billion-military-technical-cooperation-contracts-t722.htm Russian Patriot Russia, India to sign $4 billion military technical cooperation contracts RIA Novosti 04/03/201011:45 MOSCOW, March 4 (RIA Novosti) - Russia and India are expected to sign three contracts in military technical cooperation totaling $4 billion, including retrofitting the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier during Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to India, Vedomosti Russian daily reported. A $2.35-billion contract between Russia's state-controlled arms exporter ... Russian Arms Export Contracts Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:37:42 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russia-india-to-sign-4-billion-military-technical-cooperation-contracts-t722.htm#2747 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/russia-india-to-sign-4-billion-military-technical-cooperation-contracts-t722.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/azerbaijan-f33/su-25-combat-jet-crashes-in-azerbaijan-pilot-killed-t723.htm Russian Patriot Su-25 combat jet crashes in Azerbaijan, pilot killed RIA Novosti 03/03/201017:38 March 3 (RIA Novosti) - A fighter plane of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces crashed on Wednesday during a training flight, killing the pilot, the country's Defense Ministry said. A Su-25 Frogfoot close air support aircraft crashed in the Shamkir district in northwest Azerbaijan at about 5 p.m. local time [13:00 GMT], the ministry said. An investigation into the cause of the incident has been launched, the ... Azerbaijan Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:40:17 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/azerbaijan-f33/su-25-combat-jet-crashes-in-azerbaijan-pilot-killed-t723.htm#2750 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/azerbaijan-f33/su-25-combat-jet-crashes-in-azerbaijan-pilot-killed-t723.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/middle-east-militaries-f11/russia-completes-rotation-of-peacekeepers-in-chad-t724.htm Russian Patriot Russia completes rotation of peacekeepers in Chad RIA Novosti 05/03/201000:36 MOSCOW, March 5 (RIA Novosti) - Russia has sent the second group of service personnel from Russia's aviation group to Chad as part of a UN operation in the region, an Air Force spokesman said. Russia's contribution to the UN mission in Central African Republic and Chad totals 118 peacekeepers and four Mi-8MT helicopters. The first part of the group departed from the Chkalovsky airfield near Moscow on Monday. "The ... Middle East Militaries Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:48:33 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/middle-east-militaries-f11/russia-completes-rotation-of-peacekeepers-in-chad-t724.htm#2751 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/middle-east-militaries-f11/russia-completes-rotation-of-peacekeepers-in-chad-t724.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/china-concerned-by-asean-subs-admiral-t707.htm Russian Patriot China concerned by ASEAN subs - admiral RIA Novosti 27/02/201016:32 BEIJING, February 27 (RIA Novosti) - China is concerned by the buildup of ASEAN submarine fleets in seas bordering China, a top Navy official said on Saturday. According to the Zhongguo Xinwen news agency, Rear Adm. Yin Zhuo said members states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations were seeking to dominate the southern seas and thus posed a threat to China. "If this continues at the current rate, in ... China Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:56:25 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/china-concerned-by-asean-subs-admiral-t707.htm#2668 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/china-concerned-by-asean-subs-admiral-t707.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/china-s-defense-budget-to-grow-75-in-2010-spokesman-t718.htm milky_candy_sugar BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) -- China plans to increase its defense budget by 7.5 percent in 2010, only about half of last year's planned growth of 14.9 percent, a parliament spokesman said here on Thursday. 　　The planned defense budget is 532.115 billion yuan (about 78 billion U.S. dollars), a rise of about 37 billion yuan from last year's defense expenditure, Li Zhaoxing, spokesman for the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC), told a press conference. 　　Defense ... China Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:06:09 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/china-s-defense-budget-to-grow-75-in-2010-spokesman-t718.htm#2718 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/china-s-defense-budget-to-grow-75-in-2010-spokesman-t718.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/middle-east-militaries-f11/somali-pirates-french-military-trade-fire-t717.htm Russian Patriot Somali Pirates, French Military Trade Fire Pirates Trigger 4 Shootouts in East Africa Waters; Official Vows Efforts to Win Release of Kidnapped British Couple (AP) Swarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said. The end of the monsoon season and the resulting calmer waters signal the beginning of the most dangerous period for ships ... Middle East Militaries Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:13:41 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/middle-east-militaries-f11/somali-pirates-french-military-trade-fire-t717.htm#2710 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/middle-east-militaries-f11/somali-pirates-french-military-trade-fire-t717.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/south-china-sea-t719.htm milky_candy_sugar Tensions flared in January 2010 after China announced plans to develop high-end tourism on several of the Paracel Islands, under a new plan to draw tourists to Hainan island. In 2009 China detained 25 Vietnamese fishermen found near the Paracels, who were only released after weeks of public demonstrations in Vietnam. On 20 January 1974, China forcefully seized the Paracel Islands from Vietnam. In an 11 January 2010 interview with Vietnamnet, Chinese Ambassador Sun Quoqiang, said "It is a ... China Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:12:26 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/south-china-sea-t719.htm#2719 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/china-f19/south-china-sea-t719.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/ussr-military-history-f55/best-wwii-general-poll-t143.htm Vladimir79 Make your choice... explain why you think so. USSR Military History Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:19:32 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/ussr-military-history-f55/best-wwii-general-poll-t143.htm#405 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/ussr-military-history-f55/best-wwii-general-poll-t143.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/usa-nato-militaries-f17/nato-plans-military-exercises-near-russian-border-t716.htm Russian Patriot NATO plans military exercises near Russian border RIA Novosti 04/03/201011:25 MOSCOW, March 4 (RIA Novosti) - NATO has announced it will hold military exercises involving fighter planes over the Baltic Sea this month, the first in a series of military drills to be held this year near the Russian border. The Baltic Region Training Event training mission will take place over the former Soviet republics of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, and will involve French Mirage 2000C, Polish F-16, ... USA/NATO Militaries Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:59:01 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/usa-nato-militaries-f17/nato-plans-military-exercises-near-russian-border-t716.htm#2709 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/usa-nato-militaries-f17/nato-plans-military-exercises-near-russian-border-t716.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/ukraine-f31/no-change-in-ukraine-nato-relations-yanukovych-t710.htm Russian Patriot No change in Ukraine-NATO relations - Yanukovych RIA Novosti 001/03/201014:36 BRUSSELS, March 1 (RIA Novosti) - Ukraine's relations with NATO will remain unchanged, President Viktor Yanukovych said on Monday. He also said the former Soviet republic would maintain its partnership with NATO, adding that Ukraine's neutral status would be unaltered. Yanukovych said earlier this week his administration would not continue with former president Viktor Yushchenko's bid to take Ukraine ... Ukraine Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:03:18 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/ukraine-f31/no-change-in-ukraine-nato-relations-yanukovych-t710.htm#2684 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/ukraine-f31/no-change-in-ukraine-nato-relations-yanukovych-t710.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/three-killed-in-crash-at-hyderabad-airshow-t711.htm rkt86 Two pilots and a civilian were killed after a naval aircraft crashed on Wednesday morning, Hyderabad police sources said. The aircraft belonging to a naval aerobatic team crashed on Wednesday morning during an airshow in Hyderabad. Four others were injured on the ground, the police added. The Kiran MK-II plane, which was part of the 'Sagar Pawan' aerobatic team participating in a display at the India [ Images ] Aviation show, crashed into a building, Hyderabad Police Commissioner A ... India Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:27 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/three-killed-in-crash-at-hyderabad-airshow-t711.htm#2691 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/three-killed-in-crash-at-hyderabad-airshow-t711.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/britain-may-sell-aircraft-carrier-to-india-to-limit-cuts-t712.htm rkt86 MoD may sell aircraft carrier to India to limit cuts Sale would leave Royal Navy with just one replacement * Tim Webb * The Observer, Sunday 15 November 2009 One of Britain's new £2bn aircraft carriers could be sold off under cost-cutting plans being considered by the Ministry of Defence. India has lodged a firm expression of interest, the Observer has learned. The sale of one of the two 65,000-tonne vessels would leave the Royal Navy with a single carrier and could force Britain ... India Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:22:42 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/britain-may-sell-aircraft-carrier-to-india-to-limit-cuts-t712.htm#2696 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/britain-may-sell-aircraft-carrier-to-india-to-limit-cuts-t712.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/indian-air-force-will-receive-230-su-30mki-fighters-by-2015-t12.htm Vladimir79 Indian Air Force will receive 230 Su-30MKI fighters by 2015 13.07.2009 MOSCOW, July 10. (ARMS-TASS). The Indian Government plans to more than double the number of Russian fighters Su-30MKI in the composition of the Air Force, reported ANI with reference to the statement by Defense Minister AK Anthony Upper House of Indian Parliament. As expected, the total number of fighter aircraft of this type will, by 2015, 230 units. Replying to parliamentary questions, the defense minister ... Russian Arms Export Contracts Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:59:50 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/indian-air-force-will-receive-230-su-30mki-fighters-by-2015-t12.htm#19 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-arms-export-contracts-f13/indian-air-force-will-receive-230-su-30mki-fighters-by-2015-t12.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russia-holds-black-sea-drills-under-nato-s-watchful-eye-t713.htm Russian Patriot Russia holds Black Sea drills 'under NATO's watchful eye' RIA Novosti 03/03/201014:52 NOVOROSSIISK, March 3 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian Black Sea Fleet practiced an amphibious landing of troops on the coast of Abkhazia as a nearby NATO vessel observed, a Russian Navy source said on Wednesday. He said the drills, involving a dozen warships, were conducted on February 27 in close cooperation with the coast guard forces of the former Georgian republic of Abkhazia and were watched by ... Russian Naval Forces Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:30:31 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russia-holds-black-sea-drills-under-nato-s-watchful-eye-t713.htm#2697 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russia-holds-black-sea-drills-under-nato-s-watchful-eye-t713.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/russia-s-mig-company-confirms-delivery-of-naval-fighters-to-india-t649.htm Russian Patriot Russia's MIG company confirms delivery of naval fighters to India RIA Novosti 08/12/200917:18 MOSCOW, December 8 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's MiG aircraft maker said on Tuesday it has delivered the first four MiG-29 Fulcrum-D carrier-based fighter jets to India. Russia and India signed a contract on January 20, 2004, stipulating the supply of 12 single-seat MiG-29Ks and four two-seat MiG-29KUBs to India as part of a $1.5 billion deal to deliver the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier, ... India Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:31:43 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/russia-s-mig-company-confirms-delivery-of-naval-fighters-to-india-t649.htm#2454 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/russia-s-mig-company-confirms-delivery-of-naval-fighters-to-india-t649.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-air-force-f3/russia-s-united-aircraft-corporation-to-double-production-by-2012-t708.htm Russian Patriot Russia's United Aircraft Corporation to double production by 2012 RIA Novosti 02/03/201017:30 MOSCOW, March 2 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is to double production by 2012 from 2009 to 200 planes, the company said on Tuesday. The target is part of the corporation's draft plan for 2010-12. In 2009, UAC reportedly delivered 95 aircraft, including 31 MiG-29 and two Su-34 fighter jets and 17 passenger airliners. The state-controlled corporation, established ... Russian Air Force Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:53:10 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-air-force-f3/russia-s-united-aircraft-corporation-to-double-production-by-2012-t708.htm#2681 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-air-force-f3/russia-s-united-aircraft-corporation-to-double-production-by-2012-t708.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/indian-fighters-to-be-armed-with-brahmos-misiles-t671.htm Russian Patriot Indian fighters to be armed with BrahMos misiles RIA Novosti 04/02/201013:14 SINGAPORE, February 4 (RIA Novosti) - India's fleet of Su-30MKI Flanker-H fighters could be armed with BrahMos missiles by 2012, the vice president of the Irkut Corporation said at the Singapore Airshow 2010 on Thursday. The Corporation is a prime contractor in manufacturing the Su-30MKI multi-role fighters for the Indian Air Force. Its share of Russia's arms exports is 15%. "The modernization program ... India Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:22:22 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/indian-fighters-to-be-armed-with-brahmos-misiles-t671.htm#2555 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/india-f20/indian-fighters-to-be-armed-with-brahmos-misiles-t671.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/korea-f22/two-s-korean-fighter-jets-crash-during-training-flight-t709.htm Russian Patriot Two S. Korean fighter jets crash during training flight RIA Novosti 02/03/201008:46 MOSCOW, March 2 (RIA Novosti) - Two F-5 Tiger fighter jets crashed into a mountain in eastern South Korea during a routine training flight on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported. The accident took place near the coastal city of Gangneung, about 237 kilometers (147 miles) east of Seoul. "We are currently searching for the missing pilots near the area," Yonhap quoted an Air Force official ... Korea Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:56:32 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/korea-f22/two-s-korean-fighter-jets-crash-during-training-flight-t709.htm#2682 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/korea-f22/two-s-korean-fighter-jets-crash-during-training-flight-t709.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-army-f1/russia-s-new-ground-forces-chief-urges-drastic-cuts-in-tanks-t704.htm Russian Patriot Russia's new Ground Forces chief urges drastic cuts in tanks RIA Novosti 25/02/201013:59 MOSCOW, February 25 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's newly appointed chief of Ground Forces said on Thursday Russia would do well with half the number of tanks it has today. "Currently, there are 20,000 tanks of all modifications in service but the actual requirement is half that number," Col. Gen. Alexander Postnikov said. Postnikov said the country's Ground Forces needed new armor and ... Russian Army Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:53:36 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-army-f1/russia-s-new-ground-forces-chief-urges-drastic-cuts-in-tanks-t704.htm#2661 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-army-f1/russia-s-new-ground-forces-chief-urges-drastic-cuts-in-tanks-t704.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/usa-nato-militaries-f17/nato-launches-major-afghanistan-offensive-t685.htm milky_candy_sugar MARJAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - U.S.-led NATO troops launched a crucial offensive on Saturday against the Taliban's last big stronghold in Afghanistan's most violent province and were quickly thrown into a firefight with the militants. WORLD The assault is a test of President Barack Obama's ordered "surge" of extra troops to Afghanistan in December and the start of a campaign to impose government control on rebel-held areas this year, before U.S. forces start to withdraw in 2011. Within ... USA/NATO Militaries Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:03:56 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/usa-nato-militaries-f17/nato-launches-major-afghanistan-offensive-t685.htm#2598 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/usa-nato-militaries-f17/nato-launches-major-afghanistan-offensive-t685.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russian-pacific-fleet-task-force-departs-on-anti-piracy-mission-t706.htm Russian Patriot Russian Pacific Fleet task force departs on anti-piracy mission RIA Novosti 24/02/201008:01 (RIA Novosti) - A Russian Pacific Fleet task force, departed on an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden from the Far Eastern port of Vladivostok on Tuesday. The task force comprises an Udaloy-class missile destroyer, Marshal Shaposhnikov, a salvage tug and a tanker. The Russian Navy has maintained a permanent presence off the Horn of Africa, with warships operating on a rotation basis. ... Russian Naval Forces Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:05:07 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russian-pacific-fleet-task-force-departs-on-anti-piracy-mission-t706.htm#2663 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-naval-forces-f4/russian-pacific-fleet-task-force-departs-on-anti-piracy-mission-t706.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/vietnam-f59/vietnam-joins-group-of-russia-s-largest-arms-buyers-expert-t677.htm Russian Patriot Vietnam joins group of Russia's largest arms buyers - expert RIA Novosti 10/02/201018:47 MOSCOW, February 10 (RIA Novosti) - Vietnam is turning into a major buyer of Russian armaments after India, with several contracts worth billions of U.S. dollars signed recently, a Russian expert said on Wednesday. Russia's largest arms buyers are currently India, Algeria, China, and Vietnam. Konstantin Makiyenko, deputy director of the Center for Strategies and Technologies Analysis said that ... Vietnam Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:36:08 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/vietnam-f59/vietnam-joins-group-of-russia-s-largest-arms-buyers-expert-t677.htm#2580 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/vietnam-f59/vietnam-joins-group-of-russia-s-largest-arms-buyers-expert-t677.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/member-introductions-and-rules-f6/hi-friends-t698.htm rkt86 ]]> Member Introductions and Rules Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:51:25 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/member-introductions-and-rules-f6/hi-friends-t698.htm#2635 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/member-introductions-and-rules-f6/hi-friends-t698.htm http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-army-f1/medvedev-visits-army-unit-in-moscow-region-t703.htm Jelena Medvedev visits army unit in Moscow region 23.02.2010, 16.47 MOSCOW, February 23 (Itar-Tass) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited an army unit in the Moscow region on Fatherland Defender Day on Tuesday. The advanced training courses for officers are given at the army unit. On the day when the president visited the army unit several officer families, who live on the premises of the army unit, celebrated housewarming. An official ceremony of moving servicemen in new flats was held ... Russian Army Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:33:09 GMT http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-army-f1/medvedev-visits-army-unit-in-moscow-region-t703.htm#2654 http://russiadefence.englishboard.net/russian-army-f1/medvedev-visits-army-unit-in-moscow-region-t703.htm