Military News – Russia

Russian-Indian Indra 2010 military exercises ends

The strike infantry units from the Indian and Russian armies culminated a joint military exercise named EX INDRA -10 in the Kumaon Hills around Ranikhet on 23 Oct 10. The exercise spread over a ten day period enabled greater synergy between the forces and a clearer understanding of the doctrine practiced by each nation to [...]



Accident on Russian nuclear submarine in the waters of the Sea of Japan

As per Russian military sources, on 8th November, 2008, a nuclear submarine under going factory tests, at the Pacific Fleet site, in the waters of the Sea of Japan, as a result of unauthorized operation of fire-fighting system in 1 and 2 compartments, has resulted in more than 20 people killed and 21 injured 21. [...]



Russian Air Force will buy 12 Ka-52 helicopters “Alligator” next year

Russia Air Force plans to buy 12 Ka-52 helicopters (Alligator) next year. This is subject to KA-52′s having completed all its mandated testing said Air Force Chief of Russia Colonel-General Alexander Zelin. Russian is planning to induct MI-28 helicopters, which will start arriving in 2009. Mi-28 and Ka-52 should complement each other said A. Zelin. [...]