09/19/2013 Russia commences Arctic naval patrols
Climate change is bad news for most of us, but it is helping Russia boost its status as a naval power.
09/11/2013 Russian ship heads for Syria
Russian state news agency Interfax is reporting that another Russian ship on the Black Sea has departed for Syria.
05/20/2010 Russian special agents return to Sevastopol
On May 19 Ukrainian Security Service and Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) signed a protocol allowing return of Russian special agents to Black Sea Fleet (BSF). FSB officers served in Sevastopol were deported from Ukraine in 2009.
05/20/2010 Russia promised not to establish naval base in Djibouti
Russian warships will use the port of Djibouti while antipiracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, although there are no plans to establish naval base there. Djibouti's government and naval command allowed Russian warships to call at the port of Djibouti.
05/20/2010 Medvedev, Sarkozy could discuss Mistral issue at St. Petersburg forum
The matter of French helicopter carrier Mistral planned to be purchased by Russia would probably be discussed at meeting between Russian and French presidents Dmitry Medvedev and Nikolas Sarkozy to be held during St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in June.
05/19/2010 Baltic Fleet expects to get new corvette by 2011
Baltic Fleet (BF) plans to get new-gen corvette Soobrazitelny by 2011; mooring and sea trials will start in the nearest future. The ship is designed for littoral zone operations, antisurface and antisubmarine warfare, and artillery support of landing operations.
05/19/2010 Crimean Tatars are about to push out BSF from Sevastopol
Crimean Tatars intend to strive for denunciation of agreements providing deployment of Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) in Sevastopol at least till 2042, said Mustafa Dzhemilev, the leader of so-called "Majlis of Crimean Tatar People".
05/19/2010 Cruisers Petr Veliky and Moskva to call at Vladivostok soon
Flagships of Northern Fleet (NF) and Black Sea Fleet (BSF) – heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky and Guard missile cruiser Moskva – will call at Vladivostok in the nearest days to hold joint drills.
05/19/2010 Admiral Komoedov: admitting Ukraine into CSTO would strengthen Black Sea Fleet
If Ukraine would join Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) as it was offered by Dmitry Medvedev, that will strengthen Russia's Black Sea Fleet (BSF). Political ambitions of former leaders and improvidence of future relations led Ukraine off the track. Had we common air defense system, we could cover both Black Sea Fleet and its areas of operations.
05/18/2010 No demands from pirates captured Russian sailors so far
So far, there have been no demands from pirates captured two Russian crewmembers of MV North Spirit off Cameroon. Two sailors were kidnapped, the shipmaster Boris Tersintsev, native of Vladivostok and chief engineer Igor Shumik, resident of Arkhangelsk.
05/18/2010 Moscow to help Kiev complete cruiser Ukraina
Moscow and Kiev came to terms that Russia would assist Ukraine to finish construction of cruiser Ukraina, said Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich. The cruiser is 95% completed, "although we have not any opportunity to complete the ship without Russia".
05/18/2010 Medvedev: BSF base in Sevastopol is essential for Europe and NATO
As for Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, Black Sea Fleet (BSF) base in Sevastopol is important not only for Russia but for Ukraine, Europe and NATO as well, since it maintains stability and security in the Black Sea region.
05/17/2010 Petr Veliky commemorated predecessors died in Tsushima battle
The crew of Northern Fleet (NF) flagship heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky held a solemn ceremony on Monday in the Sea of Japan; they commemorated Russian sailors died in Tsushima battle during Russo-Japanese War in 1905.
05/17/2010 Marshal Shaposhnikov to escort next convoy on May 18
Pacific Fleet (PF) large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov which arrived Sunday to port of Djibouti after successful release operation of tanker Moscow University will escort an international convoy through the Gulf of Aden on May 18.
05/17/2010 Sailing frigate Nadezhda arrived to Sakhalin
Russian sailing frigate Nadezhda conducting an exercise cruise over Pacific Ocean arrived to Sakhalin Island and moored at the port of Kholmsk. Frigate Nadezhda left Vladivostok on May 11 to hold exercise cruise over Pacific Ocean seas calling at ports of Kamchatka, Kuril Islands, and Sakhalin.
05/17/2010 Medvedev: naval base in Crimea is a guarantee against redivision in European security
Russian naval base in Sevastopol is a guarantee against intentions to readjust European security, assures Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. That is why, Europe and NATO demonstrated a pretty polite reaction on extension of BSF deployment in Sevastopol.
05/15/2010 Russian Maritime Industry International Forum to be held in Moscow
Russian Maritime Industry International Forum will be held in May 19-21 in Moscow at Gostinny Dvor Hall and in waters of Moskva River. Among matters to be discussed are governmental support of shipbuilding and innovative projects. The forum will cover Russian shipbuilding and shipping industry in whole. Over 200 participants from 20 countries will display their exhibits at 14,000 sq meters.
05/15/2010 Cruiser Moskva visited Manila
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) flagship Guard missile cruiser Moskva paid Friday a formal visit to port of Manila, capital of Philippines. This visit has become the first call of Russian warship at a port of Philippines within last 94 years.
05/14/2010 Delegation of Chernomorsky shipyard visited Sevmash
Early May experts and directors of Chernomorskiy [Black Sea] Shipyard (Nikolayev, Ukraine) visited Russia's largest shipyard JSC Sevmashpredpriyatie (Severodvinsk). It has been the second step in shipbuilding cooperation between Russia and Ukraine.
05/14/2010 BF landing ship Kaliningrad returned to base after friendly visit to Poland
Baltic Fleet (BF) large landing ship Kaliningrad returned to home base Baltiysk after friendly visit to Polish port Swinoustie. The ship represented Russia in Poland at festivities associated with 65th anniversary of the Great Victory.
05/13/2010 Russian Mistrals could be armed with Ka-52 helicopters
Russian combat helicopters Ka-52 could constitute an air group of Mistral-type helicopter carriers which Russia intends to purchase from France. French partners rated Ka-52 as the best attack helicopter for aircraft carriers.
05/13/2010 Sevmash speeds up Gorshkov's modernization Sevmash shipyard speeds up modernization works on aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov (Vikramaditya) for Indian Navy. Indian delegation has been on board the carrier and familiarized with work progress.
05/13/2010 Russian warships to attend international antipiracy task force – Russian MFA
Russian ships will take part in a new international anti-piracy convoy being formed in the Gulf of Aden. Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit comprises large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov, ocean-going salvage tug, and tanker Pechenga.
05/13/2010 Tanker Moscow University safely arrived to UAE
Pacific Fleet (PF) large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov after replenishment at sea will start patrol mission at the Gulf of Aden. Tanker Moscow University safely reached a port in United Arab Emirates to eliminate insignificant damages obtained in the brief seizure.
05/12/2010 Kruzenshtern returned home Kruzenshtern returned home. Legendary Russian sailer was met at Kaliningrad fishery seaport. Vladimir Volkogon, president of Baltic State Fishery Academy took the report of arrival. Totally, the ship left 34,000 nm behind, including 20% under sail.
05/12/2010 Launching of SSN Severodvinsk postponed indefinitely
Launching of lead sub Severodvinsk was postponed indefinitely. The submarine was supposed to be launched on May 7. The delay was caused by technical reasons, reports Sevmash shipyard. Severodvinsk is the first 4-gen nuclear-powered attack submarine in Russian Navy.
05/12/2010 Sailors used slingshots against pirates
The crew of tanker Moscow University gave new details of pirate assault. According to sailors, they had to fight pirates using fire hoses and even shooting ball bearings from slingshots. Tanker Moscow University was hijacked by Somali pirates on May 5.
05/11/2010 Aurora turns 110
On May 11, 2010 it has been 110 years since launching of cruiser Aurora. Nowadays Aurora is the world's only memorial ship remaining afloat since early 20th century. The cruiser is being prepared to become a Battle Glory Museum.
05/11/2010 Petr Veliky and Moskva reached the South China Sea
Northern Fleet (NF) flagship heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky and Black Sea Fleet (BSF) Guard missile cruiser Moskva having passed the Strait of Singapore on Monday reached the South China Sea to proceed with training tasks of long-range cruise.
05/11/2010 St. Andrew's flag flies over new sub
Russian naval flag was hoisted at 4-generation diesel submarine St. Petersburg built by Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard for Russian Navy. "In this moment a ship's combat life begins", Leningrad Naval Base Commander said.
05/11/2010 USS Blue Ridge left Vladivostok
Having finished friendly visit to Vladivostok associated with Victory Day's festivities, command ship USS Blue Ridge left Golden Horn Bay and set course to the deep sea on May 11 at 11 am local time. The visit was held in hospitable and good-natured atmosphere.
05/07/2010 Nuclear cruisers to face upgrade
Russian competent authorities decided to rebuild decommissioned Kirov-class heavy nuclear-powered missile cruisers. Admiral Ushakov (Northern Fleet) and Admiral Nakhimov (Pacific Fleet) will remain in operational force of Russian Navy after appropriate modernization.
05/07/2010 Captors of Russian tanker were let off at sea
Pirates who had hijacked Russian tanker Moscow University were disarmed, put on inflatable boat and set free. There are no legal rules for court action against pirates acting off Somalia, so "they do not fall within jurisdiction of any country and international law either".
05/07/2010 Crew of US warship to attend the Victory Day Parade in Vladivostok
American naval servicemen will participate in military parade associated with 65th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War to be held in Vladivostok. Command ship USS Blue Ridge moored Friday in Vladivostok downtown, opposite Pacific Fleet HQ.
05/07/2010 Tanker release operation lasted 22 min only
Release operation of tanker Moscow University lasted only 22 minutes and was destined to success due to surprise effect. The tanker release operation was performed Thursday morning by the crew of large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov.
05/07/2010 Pomor-2010 exercise planning conference was held at Northern Fleet
A two-day planning conference of joint Russo-Norwegian naval exercise Pomor-2010 was held on board large ASW ship Severomorsk. The exercise will be carried in waters of the Norwegian and the Barents seas in June 4-15.
05/06/2010 Marines assaulted the captured tanker by fast-speed boats
Boarding on tanker Moscow University was carried by antiterror team using fast-speed boats. Small and large-caliber arms, grenade launchers, and climbing equipment (rope ladders and grapplings) were taken away from arrested pirates.
05/06/2010 Prior to antipiracy mission, marines practiced hostage rescue
Pacific Fleet (PF) marines who along with the crew of large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov freed Russian tanker Moscow University captured by pirates had passed thorough special training in Vladivostok before anti-piracy mission off Somalia.
05/06/2010 Russian warships conducted firing exercise in Indian Ocean
Russian task unit consisting of heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky and Guard missile cruiser Moskva conducted air defense tactical firing exercise in the eastern part of Indian Ocean on Thursday.
05/05/2010 Russia, Ukraine consider integration of two large Ukrainian shipyards into USC
Two large Ukrainian shipbuilding companies can be integrated into Russian United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). Both of them are state-owned enterprises and have some problems with orders. Without Ukraine Russian shipbuilding industry would experience real challenges.
05/05/2010 Naval flag to be hoisted at lead sub St. Petersburg on May 9
Russian naval flag will be hoisted at newest 4-gen lead submarine St. Petersburg on May 9. By commissioning this submarine, Russia achieves new perspectives in international military-technical cooperation.
05/05/2010 Large landing ship Yamal upset Ukrainian tug
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) large landing ship Yamal Tuesday morning overturned Ukrainian tug Bugsky at fairway of Dnepro-Bugsky estuary while calling at Ukrainian port of Nikolayev. That was not fault of Yamal's commander.
05/05/2010 French admiral to visit Northern Fleet
French Navy's official delegation headed by Vice Admiral d'Escadre Anne-Francois de Saint Salvy will arrive to Northern Fleet (NF) on May 8. French admiral will meet with NF Commander on board French frigate Latouche-Treville which is going to call at Severomorsk the day before.
05/05/2010 New patrol craft built for Kazakhstan was launched
A new warship built on order of Kazakhstan Frontier Service by Ural shipyard Zenit has been recently launched. The vessel named Zhenis [Victory] has displacement of 270 tons. Her introduction into service is occasional to 65th anniversary of the Great Victory.
05/04/2010 Ukrainian ecologists complain about Russian BSF
Ukrainian ecologists addressed a letter to Supreme Rada [parliament] with request to furnish information about potential threat to Crimean environment constituted by Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF).
05/04/2010 World's biggest bark Sedov started north expedition from Murmansk
The world's largest sailing ship – bark Sedov – left Murmansk on Friday with naval cadets of Murmansk, Arkhangelsk and Kaliningrad on board; during 5.5-month cruise the ship is going to cover about 10,000 nautical miles.
05/04/2010 SSN Nerpa completes trials – director of USC
State trials of nuclear-powered submarine Nerpa experienced serious breakdown in 2008 are proceeding to completion, works are carried out on time. The submarine is expected to be leased to India for 10 years.
05/04/2010 BSF warship called at Odessa
This morning Black Sea Fleet (BSF) large landing ship Caesar Kunikov moored at Odessa passenger port. The ship is paying friendly visit; 82 BSF marines will participate in military parade in Odessa, Ukraine on May 9. Russian mariners will stay in Odessa till May 11.
04/30/2010 Russian frontiersmen in Abkhazia to direct measures against violators
Russian frontiersmen intend to take all legal actions against vessels violating Abkhazian territorial waters; Georgia is not an exception. "We're going to act in accordance with Russian legislation and Abkhazian laws", said Coast Guard official.
04/30/2010 Cruiser Petr Veliky met US-Indian task force in Indian Ocean
Russian heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky on Thursday met task force of US and Indian ships conducting large-scale exercise Malabar-2010 in Indian Ocean. Russian cruiser and foreign ships try not to hinder each other.
04/30/2010 Admiral Chabanenko returned to Severomorsk
Long-range cruise of large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko has been finished. The ship spent greater part of the cruise in the Gulf of Aden; sailors have been afloat for 177 days covered 25,000 nautical miles.
04/30/2010 Navy should secure Arctic exploration – MP Nenashev
The most critical condition for Russia's Arctic exploration is to discontinue reductions in Northern and Pacific fleets. This titanic work can be done only by well-consolidated approach, said MP Mikhail Nenashev.
04/28/2010 Russia, Norway to cooperate in environmental security in the Barents Sea
Russia and Norway will jointly work on environmental security in the Barents Sea; the Russian party assumed obligation to reduce pollutant emissions of nickel production in Murmansk region and to promote taking the requisite measures for waste reduction.
04/28/2010 600 officers to be dismissed from BSF
The day before agreement of Black Sea Fleet (BSF) deployment in Crimea was signed, it had been reported about forthcoming staff reductions in the fleet. Over 600 officers will be dismissed; the most sore personnel reductions will happen to marine brigade.
04/28/2010 BSF flagship met Petr Veliky in Indian Ocean
Nuclear-powered cruiser Petr Veliky and missile cruiser Moskva started performing tasks in Indian Ocean jointly. Having met each other, the two flagships are supposed to practice interaction at the ocean cruise.
04/27/2010 State Duma ratified BSF prolongation agreement
Russian State Duma on Apr 27 ratified agreement between Russia and Ukraine about prolongation of Russia's Black Sea Fleet (BSF) deployment in Ukraine. All 410 lawmakers involved have voted for ratification.
04/26/2010 Petr Veliky performed search operation in Indian Ocean
Having passed the Gulf of Aden, Russian heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky carried out search operation on Saturday; presumably, there were pirate vessels. Petr Veliky is the world's biggest non-carrying warship.
04/26/2010 Crimean locals applaud new BSF agreement
In Crimea the decision to extend presence of Russia's Black Sea Fleet (BSF) in Sevastopol till 2042 was supported by 87.5% of respondents. These are results of a poll conducted by foundation "Moscow-Crimea".
04/23/2010 Admiralteyskie Verfi delivers new sub to the Navy Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard delivers lead submarine St. Petersburg to Russian Navy. Subs of this project are designed for antisubmarine and antiship warfare; defense of naval bases, seashore and sea lanes; and also for conducting reconnaissance.
04/23/2010 Russia won't build Sevastopol-like naval bases in other countries
Russia has no plans to establish abroad bases like BSF naval base in Sevastopol, said Russian premier Vladimir Putin. According to the Prime Minister, Crimea is an exceptional case, a sort of historical matter.
04/23/2010 Russian Navy has no tasks for Mistral-type carriers – military expert
Admiral Viktor Kravchenko, ex-chief of Russian Navy Main HQ speaks against procurement of French Mistral-type helicopter carriers for Russian Navy. I can't see any tasks for such ships in our Navy and much less in Black Sea Fleet, he said.
04/23/2010 Russian cruiser Petr Veliky sails through "pirate-risky" Gulf of Aden
Russian heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky left the Red Sea through Bab el Mandeb and is presently sailing in the Gulf of Aden known for frequent pirate assaults. Petr Veliky is the world's biggest non-carrying warship.
04/23/2010 Russia's ready to bring back cruiser Ukraina
Russia is ready to buy incomplete battle cruiser from Ukraine. Missile cruiser Ukraina was launched on Aug 11, 1990. On Oct 1, 1993 being 75% completed the ship was decommissioned from Russian Navy and passed into the ownership of Ukraine.
04/22/2010 Sailor of BF large landing ship Minsk committed suicide
A sailor of Baltic Fleet (BF) large landing ship Minsk committed suicide through hanging himself on power cord in the ship's engine room. According to preliminary information, there was no evidence of violent actions on the sailor's body.
04/22/2010 Three PF warships simultaneously launched cruise missiles
Crews of three Pacific Fleet (PF) ships successfully carried out simultaneous launches of supersonic cruise missiles against dummy sea targets within the framework of scheduled drills in the Sea of Japan.
04/22/2010 Valery Podiachy: Sevastopol should accommodate only one fleet
Sevastopol should accommodate only one fleet which is Russian Black Sea Fleet, said Ukrainian public figure. On Apr 21 Russia and Ukraine signed the agreement providing prolongation of Black Sea Fleet deployment at Ukrainian territory for the term of 25 years.
04/21/2010 Putin ordered to hand over two shipyards to USC
Russian premier Vladimir Putin ordered to transfer two ship-repair yards (No. 10 and No. 82) located in Murmansk region into ownership of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) till June 15. At present, the yards report to Russian defense ministry.
04/21/2010 Pirates should be judged, not beheaded – expert
Russia offers UN to establish international anti-piracy court. It could be an effective way to counter piracy, says an expert. Not all countries criminalize piracy and a great number of arrested pirates manage to escape punishment.
04/21/2010 Russian, Ukrainian warships to call at Nikolayev by May 9
On Victory Day Ukrainian city of Nikolayev will host Russian large landing ship Yamal at suggestion of Black Sea Fleet Commander. At the same time Ukrainian Navy Commander arranged with Nikolayev's mayor about visit of Ukrainian large landing ship Konstantin Olshansky.
04/21/2010 Colors making ceremony on new Coast Guard ship in Vladivostok
Ceremony of hoisting naval flag on Coast Guard ship built by Vostochnaya Verf shipyard will be held Wednesday in Vladivostok. The new ship will serve in the Sea of Japan within responsibility zone of FSB Frontier Service, Primorsky Krai branch.
04/20/2010 Cruiser Moskva reached the Gulf of Aden
Carrying out tasks of long-range cruise, Black Sea Fleet (BSF) flagship Guard missile cruiser Moskva passed through the Red Sea and reached the Gulf of Aden. The personnel were informed about environment in the region.
04/20/2010 China is about to buy Russian air cushion ships Rosoboronexport holds consultations with China at defense show DSA 2010 about possible buying of Russian Zubr- and Murena-type air cushion landing ships. These unique ships have no analogs in the world and have excellently proved themselves.
04/19/2010 Cruiser Petr Veliky entered Red Sea through Suez Canal
Having successfully passed Suez Canal which is one of the most important artificial waterways in the world, Northern Fleet's (NF) flagship heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky reached the Red Sea on Friday.
04/19/2010 Yanukovich is about to review gas and fleet issues with Medvedev
Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich intends to review gas issues and terms of Black Sea Fleet basing in Crimea with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev this week. Kiev would probably increase lease payment for BSF.
04/19/2010 BF task unit to return home on Apr 20
Baltic Fleet (BF) task unit consisting of frigates Yaroslav Mudry, Neustrashimy, and tanker Olekma having performed training tasks in the Atlantic will return to BF main base Baltiysk on Apr 20. The ships united in the Mediterranean after task accomplishment.
04/19/2010 Georgians arrested Russian tanker
Russian-flagged tanker Saratov City was arrested in water area of Georgian port Batumi "due to marine pollution". If during investigation the crew's guilt would be proved, the case will be brought to trial.
04/16/2010 Marshal Shaposhnikov is escorting another convoy through Gulf of Aden
Pacific Fleet (PF) large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov is escorting convoy of 4 vessels through uneasy waters of Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa where pirate assaults are ordinary. New task unit is the fourth one dispatched by PF to fight piracy.
04/16/2010 Russian Navy joins the action "St. George Ribbon"
Expecting commemoration of 65th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian Navy joins the action "St. George Ribbon". Black-and-orange ribbons have become the symbol of Russia's victory in the Great Patriotic War and the sign of everlasting respect to veterans who saved the world from fascism.
04/15/2010 Russian marines to attend military parades in Kerch, Odessa and Nikolayev
Russian servicemen who are to attend military parades on May 9 in Odessa, Kerch and Nikolayev will be delivered there by Black Sea Fleet (BSF) large landing ships. Personnel of BSF independent marine brigade will take part in parades along with Ukrainian servicemen.
04/15/2010 Syrian military delegation visited cruiser Petr Veliky in Tartus
Large delegation of Syrian armed forces headed by Taleb Al-Barri, Syrian Navy Commander on Wednesday paid a familiarization visit to Russian heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky stayed at Syrian port Tartus.
04/15/2010 Four shipbuilding zones to be established in the Far East
Four shipbuilding and ship-repair zones will be created in Primorsky Krai under auspices of the Far East Shipbuilding Center. Primorsky Krai has tied with Rosoboronexport a general agreement of military technical cooperation with foreign countries.
04/14/2010 Sevmash refuses to pay Norwegian debts
The Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, northern Russia, refuses to pay Norwegian shipping company Odfjell the 45 million USD, which the latter was awarded in a court rule last year. The arbitration court in Stockholm last year found Sevmash guilty in having failed to meet contract conditions.
04/14/2010 Russia delays launch of new nuclear submarine
Russia will not float out a new nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine as planned on May 7 due to technical reasons. Construction of the Severodvinsk, the first Project 885 Yasen (Graney) class submarine, began in 1993 at the Sevmash shipyard in the northern Russian city of Severodvinsk but has since been dogged by financial setbacks.
04/14/2010 Russia joins Blackseafor drills
A squadron of international ships comprising the Black Sea Naval Cooperation Task Group (Blackseafor) has left the Turkish port of Eregli to take part in rescue drills. Russia is represented by the Caesar Kunikov ship.
04/14/2010 BSF to be reinforced with new frigates and subs
Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) will be reinforced with new frigates and diesel submarines within the nearest 5 years. The fleet's demand in new ships is caused by decommissioning of old ones, scheduled ocean exercises, long range cruises, and annual participation in international maneuvers held in Black Sea.
04/14/2010 Marines boarded on the deck of Petr Veliky
Marine unit being on alert at heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky started full-scale drills. The primary task of marine unit is to board the ship as rapidly as possible and secure the vessel until main anti-terror/anti-piracy group comes on board.
04/14/2010 Admiral Chabanenko paid formal visit to Spanish port
Russian large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko has finished formal visit to Spanish port Ceuta on Tuesday. Presently, Russia is represented in anti-piracy operation held in this part of Indian Ocean by large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov.
04/13/2010 Bulava mishaps come from technological problems – Solomonov
Faulty launches of SLBM Bulava can be explained by a variety of reasons – substandard materials, violations of production technology, or improper quality control. SLBM Bulava-30 is supposed to become the basis of naval component of Russia's strategic nuclear force.
04/13/2010 K-8 crew to be commemorated in Sestroretsk
Memorial service in honor of crewmembers of K-8 submarine sank 40 years ago in Bay of Biscay will be held in St. Paul's and St. Peter's Church in Sestroretsk. Having sunk on Apr 12, 1970, K-8 became the first victim in Soviet/Russian nuclear fleet.
04/12/2010 Cruiser Moskva starts her mission in the Mediterranean – Russian Navy
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) flagship Guard missile cruiser Moskva has successfully passed Black Sea straits and is ready to perform her tasks in the Mediterranean. The ship sailed through Bosporus and Dardanelles straits being accompanied by Turkish Coast Guard motorboats.
04/12/2010 Russian sailing ship Kruzenshtern heads for native harbor
Russian bark Kruzenshtern has completed friendly visit to the port of Havana and Saturday evening headed home. The legendary ship sailed off Havana harbor to the accompaniment of "nine o'clock cannon-shot" from San Carlos de la Cabana fort.
04/12/2010 Russian cruiser Petr Veliky to call at Syrian port Tartus
Northern Fleet (NF) heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky on Tuesday will pay an official visit to Syrian port Tartus within the framework of preparation to large-scale naval exercise. Petr Veliky is the world's biggest non-carrying attack ship.
04/12/2010 Ukraine is about to raise lease payment for Russian BSF
Ukraine considers possibility of raising lease payment for Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) naval base in Sevastopol. Ukrainian premier Nikolai Azarov intends to voice the new sum during meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Annual lease payment for BSF basing in Sevastopol makes $90 mln, Ukraine receives these money under agreements of liquidation of gas debt which is $2.3 bln.
04/11/2010 Russians in Cuba flock aboard the Kruzenshtern sail ship
Russians living in Cuba kept flocking to Havana on Saturday and Sunday, to climb aboard the Kruzenshtern. The legendary Russian sailing ship is staying at a local port as part of its trans-Atlantic voyage commemorating the 65th Anniversary of Victory in the Second World War.
04/10/2010 Russia ready to consider Ukraine's Black Sea Fleet proposals
Russia is prepared to consider Ukraine's proposals regarding the Black Sea Fleet. According to the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Russia and Ukraine have to strike accord on the border of the Kerch Strait before they sign any legal agreements.
04/09/2010 Fourth PF task unit escorted the first convoy through Gulf of Aden
Pacific Fleet's (PF) task unit headed by large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov on Apr 7 escorted the first convoy of 15 vessels including one Russian-flagged ship. While sailing through the gulf, each escorted vessel had 5 Russian marines on board.
04/09/2010 Official call of Turkish warships to Novorossiysk
Task unit of Turkish warships led by Capt Azmi Tosun, 1st Flotilla Commander is sailing towards the Hero City of Novorossiysk; the unit consists of frigates TCG Fatih and TCG Beycoz. The visit program includes military honors to defenders of Novorossiysk in the time of WW2; associated ritual with participation of Russian and Turkish mariners will be held in the second day of the visit.
04/09/2010 SLBM Bulava comes within new START
New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) signed Thursday in Prague precisely defined the list of arms coming within the document; newest Russian missile RS-24 and SLBM Bulava (RSM-56) are included as well.
04/09/2010 Russian MFA: Georgian vets will take part in Victory Day festivities
Georgian officials are not invited in Moscow to take part in festivities on the occasion of 65th anniversary of the Victory, although Georgian veterans and public members are planned to participate. As is known, two monuments to victims of the Great Patriotic War have been demolished in the past months in Georgia.
04/09/2010 Government approved Sevmash modernization plan
The federal government has approved a plan on the modernization of the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, northern Russia. Sevmash General Director Nikolai Kalistratov got the formal government approval from Deputy Minister of Economic Development Andrey Klepach.
04/08/2010 Russia to build port facilities for Mistral ships
Russia will have to build port facilities if it decides to purchase a French Mistral helicopter carrier for the Russian Navy. Russian Kamov helicopters (Ka-52, Ka-226) will be based on Mistral ship, if the country decides to go ahead with the purchase.
04/07/2010 Russia's Black Sea Fleet may lose all warships by 2015
The majority of warships in the Russian Black Sea Fleet have been in service for over 30 years and would not be fit for sea missions by 2015. The only solution for the looming crisis would be the construction of at least a dozen of corvettes.
04/07/2010 Nuc sub repair plant is penalized in Kamchatka
Nuclear submarines repair plant OJSC Northeast Repair Center in Kamchatka was penalized for law violation in the area of nuclear energy use. The plant used, transported, and stored radioactive agents as well as rendered check services of radiation monitoring hardware without license.
04/07/2010 Russian veterans of Arctic Convoys to see May 9 in London
Three Russian veterans of Arctic convoys will see Victory Day on May 9 in London among British vets. During World War II northern convoys consisting mainly of British servicemen had been delivering provisions and military equipment to Soviet northern ports via Arctic regions.
04/07/2010 Newest SSN Severodvinsk to start trials this year
In 2010 Russian Navy will test new nuclear-powered attack submarine Severodvinsk (Project 855 Yasen). On May 7 the sub is expected to leave covered slipway and start trials, including those in the White Sea.
04/07/2010 Talks on Mistral ship purchase still underway - Russian Defense Ministry
Russia and France have not yet agreed on the purchase of a French helicopter carrier for the Russian Navy. Russia is negotiating the purchase of at least one Mistral-class amphibious assault ship, worth 400-500 million euros and plans to build three more vessels of the same class in partnership with the French naval shipbuilder DCNS.
04/06/2010 St Pete shipbuilders claim capability to construct Mistral
Naval shipbuilders in St Petersburg say they would need 34 months to construct two helicopter-carrying assault ships similar to France's Mistral. They propose a joint project in which two other Mistral-type ships are built for Russia in Saint Nazaire in France.
04/06/2010 Marshal Shaposhnikov escorts international convoy near Horn of Africa
Pacific Fleet's (PF) large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov on Monday started escorting subsequent convoy of 15 civil vessels through piracy-hazardous regions of Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden.
04/06/2010 PF naval aviation turned 78
Pacific Fleet (PF) naval aviation turned 78. In the Far East, military aviation first emerged in 1912 at Spasskoye settlement being attached to Siberian aeronautic battalion. Nowadays PF pilots take off in increasing frequency.
04/06/2010 Frigate Yaroslav Mudry started her first cruise
Frigate Yaroslav Mudry will escort nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky to the Mediterranean. Then the ship will be changed by a BSF warship and head home to Baltiysk. Yaroslav Mudry is same type with famous frigate Neustrashimy presently called "pirate-chaser".
04/06/2010 Large ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov returns to NF after capital upgrade
Large ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov (Project 1155) having passed fundamental modernization at Severnaya Verf (St. Petersburg) will be recommissioned into Northern Fleet. In 90's the ship was planned to be dismantled due to underfinancing.
04/05/2010 Sailing ship Nadezhda to sail around the Pacific prior to APEC summit
Russian sailing ship Nadezhda will start a cruise around the Pacific Ocean in Dec 2010; the cruise is associated with APEC summit to be held in Vladivostok in 2012. During the cruise, the ship will visit almost all APEC member countries.
04/05/2010 PF to take part in Russian naval exercise in Indian Ocean
Pacific Fleet's (PF) warships will participate in large-scale naval exercise in northwest part of Indian Ocean in late summer 2010. This is going to be the largest maneuvers of Russian Navy in two recent decades.
04/05/2010 Sevmash to introduce modular shipbuilding method
Defense shipyard Sevmash (Severodvinsk) will introduce progressive modular shipbuilding method. This method is widely applied worldwide. The shipyard's primary purpose is building nuclear-powered subs for the Navy.
04/03/2010 Putin and Chavez visited sailing ship Kruzenshtern at Caracas port
Russian premier Vladimir Putin along with Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez visited Russian sailing ship Kruzenshtern standing at Caracas port La Guaira. Visiting the ship, Chavez offered to Russian premier a student swap in training maritime science.
04/02/2010 Defense ministry repaid wage arrears to military plant in Murmansk
Employees of factory controlled by Northern Fleet Engineer Service stopped a week-long hunger strike when Ministry of Defense completely repaid wage arrears which were almost 14 mln RUR as of March 2010.
04/02/2010 Petr Veliky honored legacy of Komsomolets
Sailing through Norwegian Sea, nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky stopped to honor legacy of crew of nuclear submarine Komsomolets perished in April 1989 in consequence of large-scale fire.
04/01/2010 Russian warships to fight piracy along with NATO and EU
Pacific Fleet (PF) anti-piracy task unit arrived to the Gulf of Aden and led by large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov will cooperate with NATO's 151 Squadron and EU NAVFOR, although Russian ships will act in accordance with national plan.
04/01/2010 Russia launched the first series-built corvette
Launching ceremony of the first series-built corvette Soobrazitelny of Project 20380 was held at Severnaya Verf (St. Petersburg). Previously, neither Soviet nor Russian navies classed corvette as a separate type of warships.
04/01/2010 Admiralteyskie Verfi delivered next Kilo-class sub to foreign orderer Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard delivered Project 636 Kilo diesel electric submarine to foreign orderer. Delivery-acceptance certificate was triumphantly signed today. Such diesel electric subs are in great demand at international market.
04/01/2010 Russian bark Kruzenshtern calls at Venezuelan port
Carrying out a 5-month long transatlantic cruise, Russian drill sailing ship Kruzenshtern called at Venezuelan port La Guaira on Wed. Built in 1926, the bark is rightfully considered a shining sample of Russian drill sailing fleet.
03/31/2010 Russia, Greece to hold joint naval exercise this year
Russian and Greek navies will conduct joint exercise this year. The meeting between Russian and Greek defense ministers Anatoly Serdiukov and Evangelos Venizelos took place in Moscow on Tuesday. 15 activities with participation of Russian and Greek servicemen are scheduled in 2010, including exchange of delegations, mutual visits of ships, and joint naval exercise with warships of the two countries.
03/31/2010 Navy CIC promised to declassify information of Arctic shelf frontiers
Demarcation of Russian continental shelf in Arctic is 80% completed, said Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief. Upon termination of these works Russian defense ministry will decide what hydrographic information to declassify.
03/31/2010 Russia, Kuwait tied delivery contract of two Murena-type landing boats
Russia and Kuwait tied a delivery contract of two Project 12061E Murena air cushion landing boats. The ship of the project is capable to carry either 2 armored personnel carriers or 2 amphibious tanks or 1 medium tank or 130 fully equipped marines.
03/31/2010 Severnaya Verf to launch first series-built corvette Soobrazitelny Severnaya Verf shipyard (St. Petersburg) will launch the first series-built corvette of Project 20380 Soobrazitelny. Lead ship of this project - Stereguschiy - was commissioned into Baltic Fleet in Oct 2008.
03/30/2010 PF task unit reached the Horn of Africa
The fourth Pacific Fleet's (PF) task unit consisting of large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov, ocean-going salvage tug and tanker Pechenga reached the Horn of Africa on Monday to participate in international anti-piracy efforts.
03/30/2010 French frigate Chevalier Paul visits Severomorsk
French AA frigate Chevalier Paul pays official visit to Northern Fleet's (NF) main base Severomorsk on Tuesday. Once the port call is finished, the French frigate will take part in an exercise along with NF large ASW ship.
03/30/2010 Russian naval pilots to be trained in Ukraine
Northern Fleet's (NF) naval pilots will probably resume training at deck simulator NITKA in Crimea this summer. Nonetheless, the construction of same-type center in Yeisk (Krasnodar region) will be continued.
03/26/2010 In 2010 Sevmash will receive 55 mln RUR budgetary appropriations - Putin
In 2010 Sevmash shipyard will receive 55 mln RUR budgetary appropriations for equipment acquisition, said Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. He added that Russian government place high emphasis on development of shipbuilding industry.
03/26/2010 Subsequent upgrade of Russian secret sub
Subsequent modernization started at Russian classified diesel electric submarine B-90 Sarov. The sub falls into a category of so called test stations used for testing new and modernized weapons and various shipborne systems.
03/26/2010 Russia to help Vietnam create submarine base
Russian Navy will render assistance to Vietnamese Navy in construction of naval base for Vietnamese submarines. Vietnam also intends to purchase from Russia six Project 636 submarines, Molniya-type missile boats, Gepard-type frigates, and Su-30MK2 aircrafts.
03/26/2010 France won't sell armed Mistrals to Russia
French defense ministry said Thursday that in case of positive decision to sell Mistral-type helicopter carriers to Russia they would be delivered without armament. It discords with the speech of Nikolai Makarov, Chief of General Staff of Russian Armed Forces.
03/26/2010 Employees of Murmansk military enterprise went on hunger-strike
Twelve employees of enterprise subordinated to Northern Fleet (NF) Engineer Service went on hunger-strike. The strikers will keep themselves alive only by water. The reason of such action is that strikers have not got wages for a year.
03/25/2010 Delegation from town of Sarov made patronage visit to same-named sub
Deputy director of Russian Research Institute of Experimental Physics and president of Sarov City Council's audit chamber brought gifts to crew of submarine Sarov from patron city and Nuclear center.
03/25/2010 NF delegates paid official visit to Brest
Northern Fleet's (NF) delegation headed by Vice Admiral Nikolai Maksimov, NF Commander paid an official visit to Brest. The invitation was extended by Vice Admiral d'Escadre Anne-Francois de Saint Salvy, Commander of Atlantic Fleet, French Navy.
03/25/2010 Russia to submit data about new Club-M missile system Rosoboronexport and Morinformsistema-AGAT corporation for the first time in Middle East will present information about missile systems Club at Qatar defense show. 2nd international maritime defense exhibition DIMDEX-2010 will be held in Doha (Qatar) in March 29-31. About 130 exhibitors from 30 countries are expected to participate.
03/25/2010 Caesar Kunikov to participate in BLACKSEAFOR exercise
Subsequent stage of exercise under activation of Black Sea operational coordination group BLACKSEAFOR will be conducted in April; Black Sea Fleet (BSF) large landing ship Caesar Kunikov will take part in the exercise.
03/24/2010 Russian government appropriates 1.6 bln RUR to increase authorized capital of USC
Russian government assigns 1.6 bln RUR of budgetary appropriations to increase authorized capital of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) by additional stock flotation. That appropriation is based on decree signed by Russian premier Vladimir Putin in accordance with federal budget 2010.
03/24/2010 BSF is offered to switch into anti-piracy
Crimean naval base of Russia's Black Sea Fleet (BSF) should be transformed into International Antiterror Center, says Ukrainian expert. According to him, the naval base has been and will be the source of conflict situations.
03/24/2010 PF mariners pass next exam at sea
Pacific Fleet (PF) divisions started to carry out course tasks. First who took the sea were large ASW ships Admiral Tributs and Admiral Vinogradov. In accordance with results of drills, actions of all commanders and staffs will be appraised.
03/23/2010 Holiday without frontiers: Ukrainian and BSF mariners at May 9 parade
Russia's Black Sea Fleet mariners and servicemen of Ukrainian Navy will traditionally march together at May 9 Parade. Over 1,400 men will be involved in Sevastopol parade, including 757 Black Sea Fleet servicemen and 649 Ukrainian mariners.
03/23/2010 Russia is about to maintain the Ukrainian sub
Russia will help to equip Zaporizhzhia, the only submarine in Ukrainian Navy. Diesel submarine Zaporizhzhia was built in 1970. Throughout service in Soviet Navy, she covered 13,000 nautical miles, carried out 14 cruises, and won Navy Commander's Prize for torpedo firing.
03/23/2010 Russian arms exports to Vietnam has grown in 3.5 times
At year-end of 2009 export volume of Russian arms and military equipment to Vietnam made $3.5 bln. In comparison to 2008, export of Russian weapons to the Asian country has grown in 3.5 times.
03/23/2010 Zvezdochka to upgrade fifth Indian diesel electric sub Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center (Severodvinsk) will upgrade fifth diesel electric submarine for Indian Navy. Zvezdochka experts have already performed troubleshooting and certification of Project 877EKM diesel electric sub Sindurakshak.
03/22/2010 Eight Borei-class subs to be commissioned under state arms program 2007-2015
Russian Navy and particularly submarine force which turned 104 on Friday are getting new nuclear-powered and diesel submarines with new characteristics. It is planned to launch full-scale production and to commission eight Borei-class SSBNs.
03/22/2010 Yasen-project sub to start trials in 2010
Trials of Yasen-class SSN will be launched in 2010. Project 885 Yasen is Russian 4th generation nuclear-powered attack submarines armed with cruise missiles. According to Russian military, Yasen has no analogs in our country and in the world either.
03/22/2010 India commissioned MiG-29K/KUB fighters
Indian Navy commissioned first parcel of deck-based fighters MiG-29K/KUB. Triumphant ceremony took place at naval base Hansa, India. Deck-based fighters MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB are 4++ generation all-weather multirole aircrafts.
03/19/2010 Russian submariners celebrate their holiday
Submariners' Day is celebrated in Russia. 104 years ago Maritime Ministry of the Russian Empire issued a decree declaring submarines as independent class of warships. Crewmen of SSBN Svyatoi Georgy Pobedonosets celebrate their professional holiday along with colleagues.
03/19/2010 Bulava tests are scheduled in late June – Russian Navy
Russian Navy command planned out subsequent test cycle of SLBM Bulava in late June to be launched both by experimental submarine Dmitry Donskoy and standard carrier SSBN Yury Dolgoruky. SLBM Bulava-30 is expected to become the basis of sea component of strategic nuclear forces.
03/18/2010 Landing operation was trained at Novorossiysk
Over 30 vehicles and 400 troopers took part in landing from Black Sea Fleet (BSF) ships within the framework of tactical exercise held near Novorossiysk; the operation was similar to landing carried out in Aug 2008 in Abkhazia and during peacekeeping operation in Kosovo.
03/18/2010 Russian MoD prepares for the year's largest exercise Vostok-2010
Officers of Army HQ departed for Siberian and Far East Military Commands to conduct reconnaissance of potential site for active phase of operational-strategic exercise Vostok-2010. Pacific Fleet will participate in maneuvers.
03/18/2010 SSBN Novomoskovsk to be launched after upgrade in Nov
Northern Fleet's nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) K-407 Novomoskovsk in Nov 2010 will be launched after interim overhaul and modernization at Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center (Severodvinsk). Thereby Severodvinsk shipbuilders will complete upgrading of the whole series of Project 677BDRM nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines.
03/16/2010 Ukrainian expert: Russia buys Mistral to split NATO
Russia buys vulnerable and unsuitable for its navy French helicopter carrier Mistral pursuing numerous objectives; one of them is to provoke discord within NATO. As is known, some allies have protested against sale of the landing ships to Moscow.
03/16/2010 BSF marines train seizure of Crimea
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) marines conduct an exercise in Crimea. Main objective of the exercise is to train landing and seizure of the coast occupied by "enemy". Some experts connect probable procurement of French helicopter carrier Mistral with Russia's intentions to reinforce Black Sea Fleet.
03/16/2010 Patrol ship Gepard built for Vietnam to be launched in Tatarstan
Second patrol ship Gepard built for Vietnam will be launched today in Tatarstan. The warship constructed by Zelenodolsk shipyard will be triumphantly launched from slipway to Volga River. Gepard is designed for protection and patrolling of national sea borders.
03/16/2010 A moneymaker illegally utilized subs in Severodvinsk
A local businessman illegally utilized decommissioned subs for two years was convicted in Severodvinsk. He used to work at defense shipyard Zvezdochka and his activities "might cause negative repercussions", FSB said.
03/15/2010 Open Skies mission completed at the Baltic
On March 12 international observers completed their work at Baltic Fleet; representatives of Germany, Great Britain and Latvia conducted aerial survey over Russian territory within the framework of Open Skies Treaty.
03/15/2010 Russian sailors returned home from pirate captivity
Russian crewmembers of seiner Thai Union-3 recently released from pirates have returned to Russia by transit flight through Seychelles and Qatar. The ship's complement spent over four months as captives at Somali pirate base.
03/15/2010 Russia steps down to world's second arms exporter
Russia ranks second in world's conventional arms export rating over a period of 2005-2009. The U.S. tops the rating of arms exporters occupying 30% of the market. Top-five list except the U.S. and Russia includes Germany, France and the UK.
03/15/2010 Delivery contract of Russian deck-based MiGs to India is evaluated as $1.5 bln
Delivery contract of Russian deck-based MiGs to India is evaluated as $1.5 bln. Totally, India intends to purchase 29 aircrafts. Presumably, MiGs will be based on aircraft carrying cruiser Admiral Gorshkov which is expected to be handed over in 2012.
03/11/2010 Frigate Neustrashimy approached the vessel released from pirates
Baltic Fleet frigate Neustrashimy is presently several cables away from tunaboat Thai Union 3 released from pirate captivity and escorted by BSF tugboat SB-36. Tugboat SB-36 and seiner Thai Union 3 are expected to reach territorial waters of Seychelles on March 11.
03/11/2010 Russia, India agreed in Admiral Gorshkov price
Russia and India agreed in new price for aircraft carrying cruiser Admiral Gorshkov and soon will sign all documents specifying conclusive delivery terms. "We are about to sign appropriate agreements in the nearest future", said Indian Ambassador to Russia.
03/11/2010 Three Russian sailors died at Greek tanker
Three Russian sailors died in March 9-10 at Greek tanker Arionas in La Manche strait. As for the shipmaster, the cause was food poisoning. Tanker Arionas was sailing from Libya to Rotterdam but had to call at the port of Le Havre.
03/11/2010 French frigate visits Severomorsk to participate in exercise
French AAW frigate Chevalier Paul will visit Severomorsk on March 30 and take part in joint drill with a Northern Fleet's warship. Visit of French frigate to Northern Fleet main base will last till Apr 3, said French Navy Commander-in-Chief.
03/11/2010 NF warship to participate in FRUKUS-2010
Annual naval exercise FRUKUS-2010 will be conducted off British coast. Warships of four countries – the U.S., Great Britain, France and Russia take part in traditional annual exercise. Present-day FRUKUS maneuvers are full of new and complicated tasks.
03/11/2010 BSF should leave Crimea in 2017 – 66.1% experts
Most of Ukrainian experts consider Russia's Black Sea Fleet should be withdrawn from Crimea in 2017. In particular, this opinion is shared by 66.1% experts who nonetheless insist on the importance of strict adherence to corresponding bilateral agreements.
03/11/2010 Russia develops a new-gen destroyer
Project development of new-gen stealth destroyer for Russian Navy has been recently started. Prospective ship which project number has not been appointed yet will be a multifunctional vessel; that will affect the ship's armament.
03/11/2010 Russian and French warships exchange data in Gulf of Aden
Russian and French warships countering piracy off Somalia actively exchange information for better coordination of their activity. However, the most critical problem for the moment is legislation issues, says French Navy Commander-in-Chief.
03/10/2010 The oldest post-war sub remaining afloat turned 50 in St. Petersburg
Festivities related to 50th anniversary of the oldest post-war sub remaining afloat S-189 took place on March 9 at Lt. Schmidt Embankment in St. Petersburg. S-189 represents the most numerous project of post-war period which constituted the basis of Soviet submarine force.
03/10/2010 Delegation from Sevmash visited Nikolayev shipyard
Defense shipyard Sevmash (Severodvinsk) which performs repair and modernization of Indian aircraft carrier Vikramaditya (former Russian Admiral Gorshkov) asked Ukrainian shipbuilders who made the carrier to share experience.
03/10/2010 Admiralteiskiye Verfi to export two diesel electric subs in Apr
In April shipbuilders of Admiralteiskiye Verfi shipyard (St. Petersburg) plan to deliver two Kilo-class diesel electric submarines (Project 636) built for export. Such submarines are in great demand at international market.
03/10/2010 Zvezdochka experts discharged nuclear fuel from SSBN Borisoglebsk
Experts of Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center (Severodvinsk) have completed discharge of spent nuclear fuel from reactors of SSBN Borisoglebsk. Project 667BDR Kalmar submarines are the series of Soviet SSBNs armed with D-9R system with 16 sea-launched ballistic missiles.
03/09/2010 French Navy CIC executed midday gunfire in St. Petersburg
Pierre Francois Forissier, French Navy Commander-in-Chief executed midday gunfire at Petropavlovskaya Fortress in St. Petersburg on Friday. Russian and French navies are among world's largest fleets, said Forissier in interview.
03/06/2010 BSF helicopter pilots refresh flattop takeoff and landing skills
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) naval air base Kacha headed by Col. Yury Yurin hosts Northern Fleet (NF) delegation of experienced sniper pilots. The main target of visit is rendering assistance to BSF helicopter pilots in refreshing takeoff and landing skills at aircraft carrier on move in day-and-night conditions.
03/05/2010 Russian Navy launched Sineva
Sea-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) Sineva was launched at the Barents Sea. The launch was carried out on March 4 at 07.50 am Moscow time by SSBN Tula. According to Roskosmos, all launch objectives were achieved.
03/05/2010 Nizhny Novgorod design bureau to produce landing boats Serna Alekseev Central Design Bureau for Hydrofoil Vessels (branch of United Shipbuilding Corporation) negotiates with Rosoboronexport on construction of four fast-speed air-cavity boats Serna. Country which might purchase this equipment is not specified.
03/05/2010 Zvezdochka dismantles unique titanium nuc sub
Experts of Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center (Severodvinsk) started utilization of unique titanium nuclear-powered submarine K-222 Anchar dubbed as "Goldfish". In 1971 the sub accelerated up to 44.7 knots which is still submarine world record.
03/05/2010 Russia, France to conduct joint naval exercise off Severomorsk
French warship will call a visit to Northern Fleet main base Severomorsk to conduct joint exercise with Russian ships. Visit of French warship will be associated with 65th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
03/04/2010 Putin to bring $4 bln contracts to India
Three defense contracts totaling in $4 bln may be signed during visit of Vladimir Putin, Russian Prime Minister to India in March 11-12, 2010. Contracts deal with modernization of aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, deck-based fighters MiG-29K/KUB and military transport aircraft MTA.
03/04/2010 BSF successfully trained landing operation in Abkhazia
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) has successfully trained landing operation in Abkhazia on Feb 27. BSF task unit sailed off Sevastopol and Novorossiysk naval bases on Feb 27 to conduct tactical exercise. The exercise has not gone unnoticed by NATO.
03/03/2010 French and Russian naval leaders to talk on anti-piracy
Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief and Admiral Pierre-Francois Forissier, French Navy Chief of Staff will discuss anti-piracy issues at the meeting in Moscow. Visit of French military delegation to Moscow started on Tuesday.
03/03/2010 Fourth Borei-class sub will be upgraded
Fourth Project 955/955A Borei nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine will be constructed under new modification – 955U. Latest technical solutions will be applied in construction of the new sub; details are classified.
03/02/2010 Putin offered to reduce number of strategic enterprises
Number of Russian strategic enterprises will be reduced more than twice; there will be 240 companies less. Over 200 companies will remain strategic including "all basic components of military industrial complex, the key assets of the state".
03/02/2010 Severnaya Verf plans to launch Project 20380 corvette Soobrazitelny late March
OJSC Severnaya Verf shipyard plans to launch Project 20380 corvette Soobrazitelny late March 2010. Soobrazitelny is the second warship of Project 20380 and one of four corvettes being constructed at the shipyard by order of Russian Navy.
03/01/2010 New aircraft carrier may be launched by 2020 – Vysotsky
Russian lead aircraft carrier could be built and launched by 2020. Development work is in progress, technical project with ship's basic characteristics will be elaborated by the end of 2010 and then detailed design work will start. The ship will become an element of national missile, air and space defense.
03/01/2010 Russia has no plan to sign Mistral contract in March
Russia and France have no plans to sign Mistral purchase contract during visit of Russian president Dmitry Medvedev to Paris in March 1-3. Amphibious helicopter carrier Mistral with length about 200 meters is capable to carry six helicopters.
03/01/2010 Russian Navy CIC: space supremacy is the key wartime advantage
Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief considers space and air supremacy as the key advantage of present and future wars. "One can't win without air and space domination. Those who understand that are on the right track".
03/01/2010 BSF ships exercise in firing and landing operation
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) task unit sailed off naval bases in Sevastopol and Novorossiysk to conduct tactical training exercise. During the exercise crews trained in embarkation of landing troops, antisubmarine warfare and air defense.
03/01/2010 Russian MoD reports on Mistral's purpose
If Russia buys French amphibious helicopter carrier Mistral, the vessel will be used as command and control ship. Among other tasks of Mistral in Russian Navy are antisubmarine warfare, rescue people in emergencies, and transportation of people and cargo.
03/01/2010 Basic equipment was installed at Russian-made frigate for India
Installation of basic equipment was started at missile frigate Trikand [Bow], the last of three warships being built for India at Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad. Project 11356 frigates are built for Indian Navy and will be delivered in a staged manner in 2011-2012.
03/01/2010 Procuracy found rule breaking at shipyard where sub was on fire
Arkhangelsk regional procuracy found crude violations of preventive firefighting regulations at defense shipyard Zvezdochka during accident investigation of recently ignited nuclear-powered submarine.
02/26/2010 Medvedev explained the need for Mistral
Russia is interested to purchase advanced foreign weapons "with a view to learn and see what other countries produce", said Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. The question is sale of one helicopter carrier to Russia and three additional licenses permitting to build Mistral-class carriers at Russian yards.
02/26/2010 100th anniversary of Admiral Sergei Gorshkov
On Feb 26 Russian Navy celebrates 100th anniversary of known Soviet naval leader Sergei Gorshkov (1910-1988), Admiral of the Fleet, twice Hero of the Soviet Union. In Russia, his name is associated with creation of national ocean-going fleet and development of Soviet Navy. His scientific works on naval history, tactics and operational art are still of current interest.
02/25/2010 Russian tanker took the ground off Kazakhstan
Russian tanker Roskem-1 took the ground in Kazakhstan zone of the Caspian Sea. The tanker took the ground when choosing anchorage to wait for icebreaker assistance. No one suffered among the crewmembers.
02/24/2010 Number of Bulava's faulty launches is not critical - MoD
Seven faulty launches of sea-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) Bulava can not be classified as critical since other arms have relatively same failure rate during tests. The missile carries 6-10 hypersonic independently-targetable nuclear warheads capable to perform pitch and roll maneuvers.
02/24/2010 Deck-based MiG-29K fighters to be delivered for Navy
Deck-based fighters MiG-29K will be delivered for Russian Navy. In particular, MiG-29K fighters will be based on heavy aircraft carrying cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov alongside with Su-33 aircrafts.
02/20/2010 SSN Ak Bars is on fire
Fire at dismantled Project 971 nuclear submarine K-480 Ak Bars has been brought under control. Cable routing ignited during gas cutting works at third compartment and concentrated smoke happened. The compartment was watered and all staff was evacuated.
02/19/2010 Yantar shipyard joined United Shipbuilding Corporation United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) has finished share purchase of Baltic shipyard Yantar. This acquisition will make Yantar one of the key shipyards in surface shipbuilding. By estimate of USC leader, the shipyard would additionally employ about 1,000 workers.
02/19/2010 SSN Nerpa to be delivered on time – head of USC
SSN Nerpa is completing sea trials and will be delivered to the Navy as scheduled. Russian nuclear attack submarine is expected to be leased to India and as early as in May 2010 to be commissioned into Indian Navy.
02/19/2010 India to commission Russian MiG-29K deck-based fighters
Commission ceremony of Russian MiG-29K/KUB deck-based fighters will be held Friday at Indian naval base Hansa, Goa. The culmination of festivities will be airshow of Indian Navy aircrafts including Mig-29K piloted by Indian pilots trained in Russia.
02/18/2010 Russia, Abkhazia agreed on joint naval base
Talks between Russian and Abkhazian presidents Dmitry Medvedev and Sergei Bagapsh held Wednesday in Kremlin resulted in agreement on joint naval base at Abkhazian territory. Last year Russia and Abkhazia signed 25 various treaties and cooperation agreements.
02/18/2010 In St. Petersburg, Navy HQ will be closer to the Navy – Chief of General Staff
General of the Army Nikolai Makarov, Chief of General Staff does not consider relocation of Navy HQ to St. Petersburg will negatively affect Navy command and control system. He stated that yesterday at the conference associated with military reformations.
02/18/2010 Future of two ships at Yantar shipyard is unclear
Directors of Baltic shipyard Yantar (Kaliningrad, OJSC Western Shipbuilding Center) has no information about the future of uncompleted Project 11540 frigate and training ship Borodino.
02/17/2010 Admiral Gorshkov to be delivered to Indian Navy late 2012 – FSMTC
Supplement agreement on aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov will be tied in Feb-March. The ship was supposed to be delivered late 2008. However, delivery terms of the carrier were postponed due to increased scope of works.
02/15/2010 India is about to buy extra parcel of Russian MiG-29 – media
India will probably sign a purchasing agreement for additional parcel of Russian fighters MiG-29K. Those aircrafts are supposed to shift obsolete British-made Sea Harrier fighters which are currently in service at Indian Navy.
02/15/2010 Reefer Tavria stuck in ice off Kamchatka reached open water
Transport reefer Tavria stuck in ice at the Bering Sea off Kamchatka coast reached open water area in Monday night. The vessel is expected to get free of ice in the nearest hours. The reefer is not squeezed by ice; 15-men crew is safe.
02/15/2010 Yanukovich has no notion to force out BSF
Viktor Yanukovich, the leader of Party of Regions who has become Ukrainian President elect, conceded prolongation of Russo-Ukrainian agreement of Black Sea Fleet deployed in Sevastopol. Agreement of BSF basing in Crimea was tied in 1997 for the term of 20 years.
02/12/2010 Russian Coast Guard is ready to face Georgian vessels in Abkhazian waters
Russian Coast Guard is ready to prevent possible tension in Abkhazian territorial waters in case of Georgian ships appear in the area. Being a guarantor for peace and stability in the region, the mission of Russian frontiersmen is to shut out any escalation.
02/12/2010 Russia to enlarge its icebreaker fleet
This year Russia plans to start construction of new-gen multipurpose double-draft nuclear-powered icebreaker with power of about 60 megawatt. New icebreaker will be capable to render ice-breaking assistance, perform salvage and rescue operations, and be used while oil spill response.
02/11/2010 Sevmash: building of new-gen subs is behind schedule
Construction of new generation submarines at Sevmash shipyard (Severodvinsk) is behind schedule. That was reported at the session of interagency coordinating group held at the shipyard. In total, the shipyard has built 128 nuclear-powered subs.
02/11/2010 NATO takes note of Russia's plan to buy Mistral – Appathurai
NATO takes into consideration Russia's intention to purchase French helicopter carrier Mistral and "understands historical background for concern [about Russia's plan to buy Mistral] of some countries of the Alliance".
02/11/2010 OJSC Armalit-1 tied large defense orders for 2010
In 2010 OJSC Armalit-1 will provide a number of large deliveries of pipe fittings and valves for Russian warships. Among projects which will be supplied by the company's production are Yasen-class nuclear-powered subs and aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov (Vikramaditya).
02/10/2010 Fire on MV Alushta, sufferers
Fire occurred on motorship Alushta in Arkhangelsk and caused four sufferers has been extinguished. The fire started at 10.45 am was classified as third grade of complexity which is the highest one.
02/10/2010 Reefer Tavria stuck in ice off Kamchatka
Transport reefer Tavria stuck in ice to the east of Kamchatka coast. The ship is blocked in ice 25 km off Ossora settlement, Karaginsky district, although the vessel is not squeezed by ice; 15-men crew is safe and full of water, food and fuel resource; shipmaster has not asked for help. Along with ice floe the reefer is drifting towards the ocean and if the weather is not changed Tavria will free from the ice in 2-3 days.
02/09/2010 Ceremony on 106th anniversary of Varyag held in Vladivostok
106th anniversary of heroic deed of legendary cruiser Varyag and gunboat Koreyets was celebrated at Naval Cemetery in Vladivostok on Tuesday. Wreaths and flowers were laid at the monument to heroes of Varyag; a prayer was said in commemoration of sailors whose heroism has become a symbol of courage and bravery.
02/09/2010 Russian Navy HQ moves to St. Petersburg
Russian Navy's Main Headquarters headed by Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky, Navy Commander-in-Chief will move from Moscow to St. Petersburg by the end of 2010. The move will succeed radical optimization of the Navy's control structure.
02/09/2010 France is ready to sell Mistral to Russia
France has approved export of one Mistral-class helicopter carrier to Russia and expects from Russian General Staff a technical inquiry for delivery of three more ships of that class. If Russia makes positive decision it will buy heli-carrier along with construction technologies.
02/08/2010 Neustrashimy helped to release hijacked bulker
Russian frigate Neustrashimy Friday took part in release of Slovenian bulker Ariella from Somali pirates' captivity, having intercepted boat with seven pirates. Frigate Neustrashimy was the first Russian warship charged with counter-piracy mission.
02/08/2010 Black Sea Fleet to get 5 new ships by 2015
In the nearest five years Russia's Black Sea Fleet (BSF) will be reinforced with new frigates and diesel-electric submarines. Anti-piracy missions off Somalia which Russian Navy is currently facing can be only carried out by ocean-going warships.
02/08/2010 Russia kicks off building of fourth Borei-class sub
Construction of SSBN Svyatitel Nikolai, fourth one in Project 955/955A Borei started in Dec 2009. Most likely, the official keel laying ceremony will be occasional to Submariner's Day which is annually celebrated on March 19.
02/05/2010 Russian Navy CIC to open jubilee session of St. Petersburg Maritime Assembly
Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief will take part in solemn meeting in honor of 100th anniversary of first in Russia Maritime Assembly. St. Petersburg Maritime Assembly was established in February 1910 at the direction of Russian Emperor Nicholas II.
02/04/2010 BrahMos missile to be tested this year at the Baltic Sea
Russian-Indian sea-based supersonic cruise missile BrahMos will be tested this year at the Baltic Sea. The missile will be launched from Indian Talwar-class frigate which is proceeding to completion at Yantar Shipyard (Kaliningrad, Russia).
02/04/2010 Mayor of Yekaterinburg met with former commander of same-named sub
On Feb 3 Arkady Chernetsky, mayor of Yekaterinburg city met with Capt 1 rank Andrei Pavlovsky, submarine division deputy commander who had been commander of SSBN Yekaterinburg since 2001 till 2004. When Yekaterinburg patrons come to meet with sponsored crew they always bring heap of needed and useful gifts.
02/03/2010 Avrora won't be decommissioned – deputy CIC
Russian Navy Command does not plan to decommission legendary cruiser Avrora famed for her storied fire on Zimny Palace [Russian Emperor's residence] in 1917. The warship appeared in the center of scandal on June 6, 2009.
02/03/2010 Field exercise at BSF AD regiment
Black Sea Fleet's air defense regiment carried out a scheduled field exercise. The purpose of drill is improvement of individual professional skills of naval antiaircrafters and cohesiveness of the regiment's units. One of the AA batteries, command post and other units took part in the exercise. As part of the drill, a shooting practice was arranged for young seamen at the firing range.
02/03/2010 Indian Navy to commission squadron of MiG-29K in Feb
India intends to purchase one more parcel of 29 Russian deck-based fighters MiG-29K for $1.2 bln. Indian Navy will commission first batch of MiG fighters this month. An official ceremony will be held at naval airbase Hansa in Goa on Feb 19.
02/02/2010 Frigate Neustrashimy escorts next convoy through the Gulf of Aden
Baltic Fleet's frigate Neustrashimy on Monday started escorting next convoy of civil ships through the Gulf of Aden. The convoy consists of Turkish-flagged Horizon, Bahamian-flagged Kition, and Medkas-Pipe flying Cyprus flag.
02/02/2010 Sailors were released in Congo – Russian MFA
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday confirmed release of 8 Ukrainian sailors. One of them has Russian citizenship. The sailors were previously charged with murder of the Congolese citizens illegally intruded on board the vessel.
02/01/2010 Sakhalin frontiersmen salvaged holed Japanese ship
Japanese party thanked Sakhalin Coast Guard Dpt (SCGD) for assistance rendered to injured vessel holed Friday as a result of collision with ice floe at the Sea of Okhotsk.
01/28/2010 The Ship Day to be celebrated at SSN Kuzbass
The Ship Day will be celebrated at SSN Kuzbass on Jan 30, 2010. On the eve of festive occasion Kemerovo Governor Aman Tuleev congratulated the sub's commander and all personnel. K-419 Kuzbass is a Project 971 Schuka-B 3rd generation nuclear-powered attack submarine.
01/26/2010 The medal "For Naval Merit" was instituted in Russia
Committee on public medals and memorable signs unanimously voted for institution of medal "For Naval Merit". The medal has been instituted to promote service in Russian Navy and maintain naval traditions. Production of medals and credentials are financed by extrabudgetary funds.
01/25/2010 BSF contradicted rumor of emergency
Russia's Black Sea Fleet contradicted information spread by foreign media about a BSF ship suffering distress at the Black Sea. All technical blocks of BSF vessels currently sailing at the Black Sea work normally, there are no failures in their operation.
01/25/2010 EMERCOM managed to salvage sinking refrigerator
Actions taken by EMERCOM rescuers in salvage of refrigerator vessel Smolninsky suffering distress at the Sea of Okhotsk enabled the ship to avoid submersion or drift to the floe. At present, the crew cleans the vessel from ice; that helped to decrease lurch from 25 to 23 degrees.
01/22/2010 Hull assembly of Seliger vessel ordered by MoD is completed
Baltic shipyard Yantar has finished hull assembly of research vessel Seliger planned to be delivered to the orderer – Russian Ministry of Defense – in 2011. Research vessel Seliger is designed for conducting experimental researches. Baltic shipyard Yantar was established in July 1945 on the basis of Koenigsberg shipyards Schichau.
01/22/2010 Vessel with 30 Russians iced up and may sink at the Sea of Okhotsk
Refrigerator ship Smolninsky with 30 Russians on board iced up while fishing off Sakhalin Island and may sink. The nearest vessels need about 10 hours to approach Smolninsky. Use of rescue aviation is impossible due to bad weather conditions.
01/22/2010 Release of two seiners from ice captivity started at Sakhalin
An icebreaker sailed off to the region where two Sakhalin seiners drifted in ice for over a week; it will help vessels to reach open water. On Jan 11 two fishing ships sailed off to fish salmon trout at Terpeniya bay; however, soon both vessels got stuck in ice.
01/21/2010 Zvezdochka produced assembly stand for new Angara booster
Defense shipyard Zvezdochka (Severodvinsk) produced multipurpose assembly stand by order of Plesetsk Space Center; the stand is used for assembling head of new generation space booster Angara. Zvezdochka has been taking part in Angara project implementation since 2004.
01/21/2010 Aircraft carrier being upgraded for India is 70% completed
Severodvinsk shipbuilders engaged in outfitting of Indian aircraft carrier Vikramaditya (former Admiral Gorshkov) have completely prepared the ship for electrical installation works. Generally, the carrier is 70% completed. According to recent agreements, the ship is to be commissioned into Indian Navy in 2012.
01/21/2010 Russian mariners are forbidden to talk with pirates
Crews of Russian warships dispatched to fight piracy off Somalia are forbidden to enter into negotiations with hijackers. Function of bargaining with pirates is no longer a duty of Russian mariners; it has been completely excepted. Russia joined counter-piracy naval operation in 2008.
01/20/2010 New figurants are charged of SSN Nerpa breakdown
PF Military Procuracy exhibited negligence charge to Dmitry Lavrentiev, commander of nuclear-powered submarine Nerpa, and Sergei Zakharchenko, ex-commander of 72d brigade of built and repaired submarines (Bolshoi Kamen, Primorsky Krai). According to investigators, officers did not provide required qualification of sub personnel.
01/19/2010 Crews of two vessels stuck in ice off Sakhalin are evacuated
Being assisted by helicopters, rescuers managed to evacuate 14 crewmen from two fishing seiners stuck in ice at Terpeniya bay off Sakhalin six days ago. Rescued crewmembers are currently being carried to shipowner's base, and then they will return home.
01/18/2010 Russian Navy to buy MiG-29K fighters for Admiral Kuznetsov carrier
In 2010 Russian Navy intends to purchase first parcel of deck-based fighters MiG-29K which will be based on aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. Within a few years, MiG-29 and Su-33 aircrafts will be the basis of Russia's deck-based fighter aviation. MiG-29K is a multirole deck-based fighter of 4++ generation.
01/18/2010 Rotation of RN warships near Horn of Africa to be completed late Jan
Baltic Fleet's (BF) frigate Neustrashimy will shift large ASW ship (LAS) Admiral Chabanenko near Horn of Africa late January. The frigate has successfully passed Suez Canal and is currently heading for the certain point to contact LAS Admiral Chabanenko.
01/15/2010 Large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko escorted next civil convoy
Russian Navy's large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko has successfully escorted subsequent civil convoy through dangerous regions off Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden. It is the fourth vessel escorted by the Russian warship through piracy hazardous area.
01/14/2010 Russian Navy overturned information of upgrading naval base in Syria
Russian Navy overturned information of upgrading naval base in Syria. Works being performed at Russian naval base in Syrian port Tartus can not be classified as modernization. According to the source, in 2009 RN base Tartus was under scheduled repairs which will be continued in 2010.
01/14/2010 RNS Neustrashimy started crossing Suez Canal
Russian frigate Neustrashimy started crossing Suez Canal Thursday morning. The ship's crew is ready to complete assigned tasks on securing civil navigation at the pirate hazardous regions. In 2010 Russian warships will continue regular presence in the Gulf of Aden and off Horn of Africa.
01/13/2010 Neustrashimy to shift Admiral Chabanenko in anti-piracy mission
BF frigate Neustrashimy will shift NF large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko in anti-piracy mission near Horn of Africa. In 2010 Russian warships will continue regular presence in the Gulf of Aden. That motivated by steady statistics of pirate assaults against civil vessels constituting a serious threat to Russian sailors.
01/13/2010 Zvezdochka to deliver SSBN Karelia to Russian Navy on Jan 22
OJSC Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center (Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk region) will deliver Project 667BDRM SSBN Karelia to Russian Navy on Jan 22; the sub has passed interim overhaul and modernization. Karelia will sail off to permanent basing site (Murmansk region) till the end of the week.
01/13/2010 SSN Nerpa will pass supplemental check in Feb - MoD
Nuclear-powered attack submarine Nerpa commissioned late 2009 will pass supplemental check in Feb 2010. The purpose is to eliminate defects revealed by Navy experts during state trials. The submarine is expected to be leased to India for 10 years.
01/12/2010 Yantar shipyard will launch two frigates for India till the end of 2010
Baltic shipyard Yantar plans to launch next two frigates for Indian Navy by the end of 2010; currently, basic equipment is being installed on the ships. The contract on construction of three Project 11356 frigates was signed in Delhi on July 14, 2006; the contract value is about $1.5 bln.
01/11/2010 Russian vessel Igarka brought British polar explorers to Antarctic
Far East Shipping Company's MV Igarka brought British polar explorers and expedition cargo to Antarctic's Halley Bay and set a course for South Atlantic. The ship sailed to British Antarctic station Halley which is in process of construction and delivered there fuel, equipment and modular cottages for researchers.
01/11/2010 Greek court freed Russian sailors from smuggling charges
Greek court Friday freed two Russian sailors of Mitridat vessel from charges of large-scale cigarette smuggling. The trial has been finished; lawyers managed to prove full nonculpability of Russian sailors, although the vessel and its cargo were confiscated by the Greek court.
01/11/2010 Tupolev offers naval patrol variant of Tu-214 Tupolev offers to Russian defense ministry naval patrol aircraft based on civil airliner Tu-214 which is a long-endurance and long-range aircraft. Perspective aircraft will perform tasks at long and middle ranges; it will change Il-38 and Tu-142 which are presently in service at naval aviation.
12/30/2009 MFA has not confirmed there were Russians aboard captured tanker
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has not confirmed the information that there were Russians on board chemical tanker St James Park captured Monday in the Gulf of Aden. The tanker with 26 crewmen of various nationalities sailing from Spain to Thailand was captured by pirates in the Gulf of Aden on Dec 28.
12/30/2009 Russia and China discuss a ship repair issue
Chinese Navy has 16 modern Russian-made warships which need to be repaired and upgraded in the middle of their lifecycle. Russia offers to carry out capital repairs at own shipyards, although the Chinese wish those works to be performed in China involving Russian staff and equipment.
12/30/2009 Moscow tracks Russian sailors in Vietnam – Russian MFA
Russia's foreign policy authority keeps watch of developments around Russian sailors in Vietnam. On Monday sailors went on hunger strike insisting on returning them home and redemption of wage arrears which is more than eight month indebtedness.
12/29/2009 SSN Nerpa joined Russian Navy
Nuclear-powered attack submarine Nerpa was commissioned into Russian Navy on Monday. Vice Admiral Konstantin Sidenko, Pacific Fleet Commander attended the ceremony. The submarine is expected to be leased to India for 10 years. According to Russian media, the contract cost is $650 mln.
12/29/2009 Investments in two shipyards in Primorsky Krai will make $700 mln
Volume of investments in modernization of two shipyards in Primorsky Krai will make $700 mln. The question is construction of a new shipyard meant for production of drilling platforms in Chazhna Harbor. Vladimir Putin is sure Far East region has all conditions for shipbuilding industry development, i.e. vast market outlet, industrial estates and human resources.
12/29/2009 Vneshekonombank to credit construction of new shipyard
Credit committee of Vneshekonombank (VEB) decided to extend 1st tranche of credit funds for United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) to construct a shipyard at Far East shipbuilding facility Zvezda. Currently, the second USC's credit request for construction of another shipyard is under consideration of the bank.
12/28/2009 Rescuers started to lift engines of crashed Tu-142
On Monday diving team searching PF aircraft Tu-142 wrecked on Nov 6 in Tatarskiy Strait started to lift two aircraft engines found on the bottom. SR equipment detected over thousand unidentified objects at the search area. All detected objects should be studied at the sea bottom and ashore.
12/25/2009 Large ASW ship Kerch celebrates 35th anniversary of naval flag hoist
Large ASW ship Kerch celebrates 35th anniversary of naval flag hoist. The crew will meet the jubilee having positive results. Summarizing the results of 2009, Kerch was ranked as the best BSF ship in mine and torpedo drills.
12/25/2009 Servicemen of Northern Fleet got degree in marketing and logistics
First results of resumed RF-Norwegian job retraining project for dismissed servicemen were summarized in Murmansk. 43 officers of Northern Fleet and Leningrad Military Command have become graduates; they obtained diplomas in marketing and logistics.
12/24/2009 New Submarine Forces Commands were created at Northern and Pacific Fleets
New Submarine Commands were created at Northern and Pacific Fleets. The purpose of reformation is to "strengthen vertical control" and reduce its odd links. Currently, Russian Navy's roll includes 61 subs, including 33 at Northern Fleet and 24 at Pacific one.
12/24/2009 BSF ships performed tasks at sea
Black Sea Fleet's tactical group consisted of large ASW ship Kerch and frigate Pytlivy performed training tasks at BSF naval range. In particular, the ships trained cooperative maneuvering, carried out drill on nuclear and chemical defense, performed artillery firing at towed dummy.
12/22/2009 Young draftees come at BSF
The draft season is in progress at Russian Black Sea Fleet. Some hundreds of young draftees have already taken the military oath and stationed at various units and ships. By now, two thirds of expected amount of recruits have arrived at Black Sea Fleet.
12/21/2009 Heli-carrier will be probably built at St. Petersburg
Delegation of French defense ministry headed by armaments engineer inspected production capabilities of Baltiysky Zavod shipyard which is a part of United Industrial Corporation (UIC). The corporation is under control of MP Sergei Pugachev.
12/21/2009 SSBN K-18 Karelia completed sea trials
Northern Fleet's SSBN K-18 Karelia has completed sea trials program after overhaul and modernization at Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center. The sub is expected to depart for permanent basing site by the end of 2009.
12/18/2009 Kiev blocks renovation of BSF by direction of the US and Turkey
Moscow expects new President of Ukraine to permit replacement of Black Sea Fleet's old sips. Viktor Yushchenko hinders that process by direction of the US and Turkey which are uninterested in Russia's strengthening at the Black Sea.
12/18/2009 Putin to discuss supplying of Navy with new equipment
Today Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a meeting at Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard in St. Petersburg. The subject is supplying of Navy with modern arms and equipment in the context of Russian Armed Forces reformation.
12/18/2009 India to pay $2.3 bln for Admiral Gorshkov
Russia and India agreed in final cost of overhaul and upgrade of aircraft carrying cruiser Admiral Gorshkov which will be renamed into Vikramaditya while in Indian Navy. According to agreement, total cost of works will make $2.3 bln, including $722 mln already paid by India.
12/18/2009 Far East naval bases are fully supplied with provisions – Navy official
Almost 100,000 tonnes cargo were delivered to naval bases at North, Arctic and Far East regions in 2009; 100% of supply plan has been fulfilled. Sailors delivered over 44,000 tonnes of provisions and equipment and over 55,000 tonnes of fuel and lubrication materials.
12/17/2009 Problem kids visited Admiral Kuznetsov
Northern Fleet's heavy aircraft carrying cruiser Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov recently hosted unusual guests – it was visited by educatees of orphan asylums and disadvantaged children.
12/16/2009 Keel-laying of fourth Borei-class sub is postponed to first quarter 2010
Keel-laying of fourth Project 955 Borei SSBN Svyatitel Nikolai is postponed from Dec to first quarter of 2010, though the project is not frozen. Some media sources reported of possible postpone due to failed test launches of SLBM Bulava which is planned to be basic weapon of the project's subs.
12/16/2009 Russian Navy to continue development of SLBM Bulava – Navy CIC
Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky considers development of SLBM Bulava should continue despite the missile's recent test failure. The Navy CIC denied replacement of Bulava with another missile. It is planned that SLBM Bulava will constitute the basis of perspective Russian strategic nuclear force till 2040-2045.
12/15/2009 MoD confuted suspension of Project Borei
Keel of fourth Project 955/955A Borei nuclear-powered submarine will be laid on Dec 22, 2009 as scheduled. New sub will be named Svyatitel Nikolai and laid down at Sevmashpredpriyatie shipyard. So far, Ministry of Defense has not considered time displacement for Project Borei implementation.
12/15/2009 Russian know-how is able to turn cargo vessel into warship
Russian-made multipurpose shipborne missile systems capable to turn almost any vessel into powerful warship were displayed at defense show LIMA-2009 finished on Sat in Malaysia. "Not every country can afford powerful ships, but any vessel may be turned into a combat one with appropriate equipment and armament" - official.
12/14/2009 Leakage of radioactive wastes happened at Zvezdochka shipyard
Leakage of radioactive wastes happened at OJSC Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center due to a crack in the pipeline. There is neither contamination of the environment nor personnel irradiation. Radiation background is normal. Zvezdochka shipyard is engaged in utilization of nuclear-powered submarines.
12/14/2009 Russian shipyard built frigate for Vietnam
Russian-made frigate Gepard 3.9 built under order of Vietnamese Navy was launched in Tatarstan. The ship developed in 2003 was constructed by shipwrights of Zelenodolsky Zavod named after A.M. Gorky. Delivery contract of two frigates for Vietnamese Navy was signed in 2006.
12/14/2009 Fire occurred at vessel near Azov port is brought under control
Fire occurred Saturday evening on dry cargo ship in the Sea of Azov is extinguished; there are no sufferers, sailors returned to the ship. There are 4,000 tonnes of barley on board the Comoros-flagged vessel remaining off the harbor.
12/14/2009 Two Russian FSB Coast Guard boats arrived at Ochamchira port
Two patrol boats Mangust and Sobol belonging to Abkhazian branch of Russian FSB Coast Guard arrived at port Ochamchira (eastern Abkhazia) at Saturday. Presence of Russian patrol boats will provide security of vessels heading for Abkhazia and protection of its sea borders.
12/11/2009 Allies died during WW2 were honored in Severomorsk
The British delegation visited Severomorsk on Dec 8. The British came to honor legacy of their compatriots died at Kola region during the Great Patriotic War and buried at Severomorsk Memorial Park.
12/11/2009 Warhead for Bulava is not a poser – MoD
It is not and "has never been" a problem to create nuclear warhead for SLBM Bulava, said Gen. Col. Vladimir Verkhovtsev, Director of 12th Department of Russian MoD. Perspective solid-fueled SLBM Bulava is to be installed at Project 955 Borei SSBNs.
12/11/2009 Mistral may be purchased only after its detailed study
French Mistral-type multipurpose landing ship may be purchased for Russian Navy only after its detailed study. The experience of importing warships abroad is not a novelty to Russia and exists through the whole history of our Navy.
12/10/2009 Latvia concerns about Russia's plans to buy Mistral
Latvia is anxious about Russia's intentions to purchase French Mistral-type helicopter carrier. According to Russian Chief of General Staff Nikolai Makarov, Russia will find its position in the matter of probable procurement of French Mistral-type helicopter carriers by the end of the year.
12/09/2009 Ten sailors remain aboard Russian ship arrested at Canaries
Ten crewmembers stay on board Russian vessel Atlantic Star arrested mid-November at Las Palmas port(Canary Islands) and can not return home due to lack of money for air tickets. 15-men crew has not got wages for last eight months and lives on aid of charity organizations; wage arrears make $231,631 now.
12/08/2009 Russia and India agreed in Admiral Gorshkov matter
Russia and India have entirely arranged all issues related to modernization of aircraft carrying cruiser Admiral Gorshkov. It was previously reported that the parties could not agree in financial matters. In particular, Sevmash shipyard evaluated the vessel's completion as $1.2 bln.
12/08/2009 Russia to be next orderer for MiG-29K after India
Developed for Indian Navy, MiG-29K/KUB deck-based fighters with their performance suit Russian Navy as well. First deck-based MiG-29K/KUB fighters will be delivered to Indian Navy by the end of the year.
12/03/2009 New training year – new tasks
The new training year has started on December 1 at all ships, units and divisions of Northern Fleet as well as at Navy in whole.
12/01/2009 Stealers of PF undersea cable are under arrest
Russian FSB officers, transport police and Pacific Fleet (PF) marines have conducted arrest operation of civil vessel and its crew which was supposedly stealing undersea military communication cable.
11/27/2009 Panama-flagged poacher trawler convoyed to Petropavlovsk
Panama-flagged trawler Norta arrested by Coast Guard in the Sea of Okhotsk on suspicion of illegal fishing has been convoyed to port of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski for further investigation.
11/20/2009 ASW Admiral Chabanenko to start anti-piracy defense
Russian Navy's task unit headed by large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko will start enhancing security of navigation near Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden.
11/19/2009 Talks on Admiral Gorshkov draw to a close
Russian arms exporters consider forthcoming negotiations will settle all controversial issues related with aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov.
11/18/2009 Varyag completed visit to Singapore
Pacific Fleet task unit led by Guards missile cruiser Varyag sailed off to native lands after visiting Singapore.
11/13/2009 PF task unit arrives from Aden Gulf
Pacific Fleet task unit is returning to Russia from the Gulf of Aden where it took part in international anti-piracy mission and will arrive at Vladivostok on Nov 16.
11/12/2009 K-18 sub started builder's sea trials
SSBN K-18 Karelia which had been modernized at Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center in Severodvinsk started builder's sea trials.
11/11/2009 BF preliminarily sums up summer training period
Summer training period is finished at ships, units and divisions of Russia's oldest fleet. Baltic mariners summarized preliminary results of strenuous combat training.
11/02/2009 BSF vessels escorted Arctic Sea laid course for bases
Russian task force led by Black Sea Fleet's corvette Ladny after transfer of Arctic Sea to Maltese authorities on Friday morning replenished supplies and set a course for its bases.
10/30/2009 Inspection of Arctic Sea showed no illegal cargo
Inspection at Arctic Sea vessel, which was permitted to call at Maltese port La Valetta on Thursday and was accepted by shipowner, revealed no illegal cargo.
10/29/2009 Shift crew for Arctic Sea is sent to Malta
Exchange crew for cargo vessel Arctic Sea staying near Maltese coast and waiting for permit for port call has departed from Arkhangelsk on Thursday.
10/27/2009 Arctic Sea heads for Malta
Cargo vessel Arctic Sea raised anchor near Gibraltar and is heading for Maltese port Valetta towed by Shakhtyor tug boat.
10/26/2009 Almaz Design Bureau jubilates 60
The project of a new-generation minesweeper was associated with 60th anniversary of St. Petersburg Almaz Central Design Bureau for Marine Engineering.
10/26/2009 Pacific Fleet doctors conducted tele-council
Using telemedical system (TMS), military doctors conducted first in Russian Navy's history test consultations between land and Guards missile cruiser Varyag.
10/21/2009 Far Eastern super shipyard to be based on Navy Yard 30
The unique Russian shipyard specialized in production of drilling plates and drill outfit will be established on the facilities of shipyard at Dunai Harbor (Fokino).
10/20/2009 PSK-1412 boat is refitted at Murmansk shipyard
The boat PSK-1412 was refitted at JSC Murmansk Naval Shipyard by the project of JSC KB Vympel design bureau under development work "Schupaltsa-1" ("Ecological monitoring and control of radiation situation system").
10/19/2009 Antarctic expedition to be carried out in 2010
Omsk Production Association Popov Radio Manufacturing Plant will develop special technological solutions for Antarctic expedition "Elysium Shakleton's Antarctic Visual Epic" planned in 2010.
10/16/2009 Russia-India to continue talks on Admiral Gorshkov upgrade
Russia and India "managed to reach accord in many issues and clench some current matters of our upcoming 20-year Military & Technical Cooperation (MTC) Program beginning from 2011".
10/09/2009 Missilemen of Baltic Fleet coast forces hit dummy target
One of Baltic Fleet coastal units performed combat task – Tochka tactical missile launch – during scheduled combat training at Pavenkovo Range, Kaliningrad region.
10/09/2009 Defense Ministry confirmed tests of sea-based ballistic missiles
Pacific Fleet strategic nuclear-powered submarines Svyatoi Georgy Pobedonosets and Ryazan successfully launched RSM-50 ballistic missiles from Sea of Okhotsk water zone upon Chizha test range on Oct, 6-7.
10/08/2009 MoD plans to reduce defense order for Zvezdochka on 30% in 2010
Russian Ministry of Defense plans to reduce governmental defense order 2010 (GDO) on repair of nuclear submarines for OJSC Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center (Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk region) on over 30% comparing with 2009.
10/08/2009 Zvezdochka to hand over BMSNP Novomoskovsk to Navy in 2011
OJSC Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center (Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk region) plans to hand over BMSNP K-407 Novomoskovsk of Project 667 BDRM (Delta-IV under NATO classification) after interim overhaul and modernization to the Navy in 2011.
10/08/2009 Northern Fleet Commander to visit Norway
Vice Admiral Nikolai Maksimov, RN Northern Fleet Commander arrives at Norway today by invitation of Gen. Lt. Bernt Bruvold, Main Operational Command of Kingdom of Norway.
10/08/2009 Russian mariners tested newest submersible
Drill with Navy's oldest rescue vessel Kommuna finished at Black Sea Fleet; in the course of training mariners tested newest rescue submersible.
10/08/2009 Banquet at Aurora causes punishment
Main military procuracy came up with a decision that Navy officials broke the law permitting to conduct a banquet on Avrora cruiser.
10/07/2009 Pacific Fleet unit completes Seychelles visit
Pacific Fleet unit taking part in international anti-piracy mission near Horn of Africa completes its business-like call at Seychelles on Wednesday and returns to the Gulf of Aden for patrolling and escorting argosies.
10/06/2009 Black Sea Fleet antisubmarine tactical exercise
The Black Sea Fleet exercise has been started under auspices of Vice Admiral Alexander Troyan, Black Sea Fleet Chief of Staff, has an objective to train fleet's antisubmarine warfare force (AWF) in search and destroy enemy's submarine.
10/05/2009 Conference in Naval Academy
Scientific practical conference devoted to 100th anniversary of Admiral N.D. Sergeev was held today, on Oct 5 in Naval Academy.
10/01/2009 Russia is invited on International Naval Symposium
Three-day International Naval Symposium in Newport, USA will start on Nov 7. It is the first time in 19 years Russia is invited to participate.
10/01/2009 Ceremony at Krasin icebreaker
The solemn distribution ceremony of memorial signs "Sailor's wife" was held at legendary Krasin icebreaker yesterday, on Sept 30 in St. Petersburg.
10/01/2009 Trade unions offer to build ships with anti-piracy systems
International Transport Workers Federation (ITWF), which includes Russian Guild of Sailors (RGS), offered to shipbuilders to provide for non-lethal antipiracy facilities while constructing ships.
10/01/2009 Russian opera star in Severomorsk
People's Artist of Russia Vasily Gerello, soloist of Mariinsky Theater gave a patronage concert for Northern Fleet mariners in Severomorsk.
09/30/2009 CSTO maneuvers Cooperation-2009 start in Kazakhstan Cooperation-2009 maneuvers are a third stage of a large-scale operability test of armed forces of CSTO members. The objective is improvement of combat skills.
09/29/2009 Active phase of Zapad-2009 to be held in Belarus
Active phase of Zapad-2009 strategic exercise will be carried out in Belarus on Tuesday, the Russian and Belarusian Presidents Dmitry Medvedev and Alexander Lukashenko will attend the event.
09/29/2009 Russia to have powerful Navy in ten years
Maritime stage of the large-scale exercise Zapad-2009 with the ships of Baltic, Northern and Black Sea Fleets carried out in Baltic.
09/28/2009 RN ships started final stage of Zapad-2009 exercise
Large amphibious ships of Baltic Fleet, Black Sea Fleet and Northern Fleet are participating in the final stage of Zapad-2009 strategic exercise.
09/26/2009 The Baltic Fleet mariners improve combat skills at Zapad-2009 exercise
Coast guards, ships and naval aviation of Baltic Fleet improve their combat skills in Kaliningrad region on Saturday, these activities are related with strategic exercise Zapad-2009 conducted on Sept, 8-29.
09/24/2009 Black Sea Fleet Commander met with Tatarstan delegation
Vice Admiral Alexander Kletskov, Black Sea Fleet Commander met with delegation from Republic of Tatarstan in Sevastopol. This Russian region has actively conferred patronage upon the Black Sea Fleet for many years.
09/24/2009 The sports center opened in Polyarny
The opening ceremony of sports center Kaskad took place in closed political subdivision (CPS) Polyarny, Murmansk region. The object was built by local authorities at the expense of subventions appropriated from federal budget.
09/23/2009 Piracy threat will probably cause increase in salary of Russian sailors
Due to the growth of pirate attacks, International Transport Workers' Federation (ITWF) where Guild of Russian Sailors (GRS) is on the rolls addressed a petition to International Bargaining Forum (IBF) with a request to expand high risk area near Somali coast and to double the salary of seamen.
09/23/2009 Rescuers located search area of the ship sunken near Norilsk
Rescuers of EMERCOM along with divers perform flyover of Lake Pyasino in Krasnoyarskiy Krai where the vessel sunk on Sept 20, search area of the ship and the people lost is located.
09/20/2009 Russian boats to protect Abkhazian borders
Russia will send up to ten guard boats for protection of Abkhazian sea border: Sobol and Mangust project boats will be basing near Ochamchir settlement.
09/18/2009 Black Sea Fleet seamen mugged Ukrainian
Investigatory actions on the case of mugging Ukrainian citizen by five servicemen of Russian Black Sea Fleet on Monday are going on in Sevastopol. The complainant Vyacheslav M., the resident of Sevastopol, forfeited cell phone Nokia 6151, costs about 1300 grivna.
09/18/2009 Interpolitekh-2009. Multipurpose boat Lider 12M – the exhibit discovery
During International exhibition of state security assets Interpolitekh-2009 (Oct, 27-30, VVC exhibition center, pavilion 75 "Russia"), visitors and experts may see new multipurpose boat Lider 12M for the first time.
09/17/2009 The Arctic Sea cargo does not conform to the declared – the source
The investigators have found that the cargo of Arctic Sea vessel freed by Russian mariners does not conform to officially declared – the ship transported pine timber instead of mahogany.
09/16/2009 Ukraine wrecks the pilot training for Russian Navy
The group of pilots of Northern Fleet shipborne fighter regiment could not depart for Ukraine to train on naval aviation simulator NITKA in Crimea over again.
09/15/2009 Pacific Fleet organizes a new anti-piracy task force
Pacific Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Konstantin Sidenko gave an order to create next, fourth unit of ships to participate in the international anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden.
09/12/2009 Russia Navy Commander-in-Chief introduces new Baltic Fleet Commander
Navy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation admiral Vladimir Vysotsky introduced new Baltic Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Victor Chirkov to the fleet's key personnel in Baltic Fleet headquarters in Kaliningrad.
09/04/2009 Arctic Sea cargo ship approaches Mediterranean on way to Russia
The Arctic Sea cargo ship that was missing for more than two weeks before being freed from hijackers is preparing to enter the Mediterranean Sea, a Russian military source said on Thursday..
09/04/2009 Russia's historic Kruzenshtern ship heads home from Germany
Russia's Kruzenshtern sailing ship is returning to her home port in Kaliningrad, after visiting the German port where she was first launched, a spokeswoman for the ship said on Wednesday.
09/02/2009 Norwegian-Russian border guard cooperation
The Norwegian Coast Guard vessel Barentshav has arrived in Murmansk with a delegation of higher Norwegian coast guard and border guard officials.
09/02/2009 Rusty submarine remains on the seabed
The wreck of the Russian nuclear powered submarine K-159 is still corroding on the bottom of the Barents Sea. On August 30, it is six years since the submarine sank near the Kildin Island north of Murmansk, an area important for both Russian and Norwegian fisheries.
09/02/2009 The Yamal amphibious ship to participate in Zapad-2009 strategic exercise
The Yamal, major amphibious ship, along with other ships of Black Sea Fleet and North Fleet is taking part in operational and strategic exercise Zapad-2009 scheduled on Sept 18-29, 2009 in Belarus. Being patronized by Yamal regional authorities, cognominal ship with marines and armor vehicles onboard have arrived at Baltic Sea Fleet's main base in Baltiysk.
08/27/2009 Arctic Sea officially impounded - investigators
A Russian court has formally impounded the Finnish-owned Arctic Sea merchant vessel, which was allegedly seized by hijackers and freed by the Russian Navy, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
08/27/2009 Russia set to purchase large French warship - top brass
Russia is planning on signing by the end of 2009 a contractual agreement with France on the purchase of a Mistral class amphibious assault ship, the chief of the Russian General Staff said on Wednesday.
08/25/2009 Russian Arctic Sea ship on its way to Black Sea port
The Arctic Sea merchant vessel, recently freed from hijackers by a Russian missile frigate, is being towed by a tugboat to the south Russian port of Novorossiisk, a port official said on Monday.
08/25/2009 Two of eight Arctic Sea hijack suspects appeal arrest
Two of the eight men detained last week on suspicion of hijacking the Arctic Sea cargo ship have launched an appeal against their arrest, a spokeswoman for the Moscow City Court said on Tuesday.
08/24/2009 Russian envoy praises NATO role in search for Arctic Sea ship
NATO assistance significantly facilitated the search and rescue of the Arctic Sea cargo vessel seized in the Atlantic by a group of hijackers in late July, the Russian NATO envoy said on Thursday.
08/18/2009 Latvia queries Russia on nationals held in Arctic Sea seizure
Latvia has asked Russia to provide more information on two Latvian nationals Moscow says were involved in the seizure of the merchant ship Arctic Sea, the Baltic state's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
08/17/2009 Russian submarine designer certain of Bulava missile success
Russia's troubled Bulava ballistic missile will be developed and put into service with the Navy, the general designer of the Rubin design bureau for marine engineering has said.
08/14/2009 Canada keeps tabs on Russian nuclear subs
Canada's Department of National Defense has sent a surveillance plane to the country's eastern coast to monitor two nuclear-powered Russian submarines in the area, CBC reported on Thursday.
08/11/2009 Russian warship arrives in Bulgaria for Blackseafor naval drills
The Caesar Kunikov large amphibious landing ship from Russia's Black Sea Fleet arrived on Thursday to the Bulgarian port of Varna to take part in the 14th Blackseafor naval drills.
08/11/2009 New coast guard vessel in Murmansk FSB's coast guard in Murmansk has received a new vessel to use in the fight against poachers. Sprut was supposed to become the first in a series of modern coast guard vessels, but the project is now terminated.
08/06/2009 Russian shipyard seeks $60 mln loan to complete Indian frigates
The Russian Yantar shipyard is negotiating a $60 million loan to enable it to complete the construction of three frigates for the Indian Navy, the company director said on Wednesday.
08/06/2009 Russian warships escort freighter convoy in Gulf of Aden
A Russian Pacific Fleet task force escorted a convoy of commercial ships through a secure shipping lane in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, a Navy spokesman said.
08/04/2009 Russia in talks on buying French warship
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.
08/04/2009 Northern Fleet vessel visits Cuba
The Rescue tug Altay from Russia's Northern Fleet will visit the Cuban capital Havana in the first week of August.
08/02/2009 Patriarch prays for accord between Russian, Ukrainian navies
Patriarch Kirill, the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, called on Russian and Ukrainian naval personnel in the Crimea to cooperate peacefully, during his visit to Sevastopol on Sunday.
08/02/2009 Russia's Nerpa nuclear sub starts sea trials in Far East
Russia's Nerpa nuclear attack submarine, damaged in a fatal accident during tests in November last year, started on Friday the second stage of new sea trials, a source involved in the tests said.
07/26/2009 Russia lays down 2nd Graney class nuclear sub
Construction of a second Project 885 Yasen (Graney) class nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine started on Friday at the Sevmash shipyard in northern Russia, the company said.
07/26/2009 Dummy rocket hits residential area in Russia's Far East
A dummy rocket launched from a Russian combat ship in the Far East landed in the courtyard of a nine-story apartment building in Vladivostok, a Pacific Fleet spokesman said on Friday.
07/23/2009 Russia set to build up its naval facilities in Syria
The Russian Navy will expand and modernize its Soviet-era naval maintenance site near Tartus in Syria to support anti-piracy operations off the Somali coast, a high-ranking navy source said on Monday.
07/23/2009 New Russian task force to patrol Somali waters until November
A new task force from Russia's Pacific Fleet will join international efforts to fight piracy off Somalia until the end of October, the first deputy chief of the Russian Navy General Staff said on Monday.
07/20/2009 Over 5,000 pirates operate off Somali coast - Russian Navy
At least five large groups of pirates, totaling over 5,000 people, are operating in the Gulf of Aden, the first deputy chief of the Russian Navy General Staff said on Saturday.
07/20/2009 Bulava missile will without doubt enter service - Russian Navy
Russia's new Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile will enter service with the Navy despite a series of failed test-launches, the first deputy chief of the Navy General Staff said on Saturday.
07/20/2009 Sabotage behind Bulava failure?
Russian security services do not exclude that the Bulava missile have been subject to sabotage, RIA Novosti reports.
07/20/2009 Russia's new frigate
After almost 20 years at the construction slip of the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, the frigate Yaroslav Mudry in mid-June took off on its first mission. Russia meanwhile plans the launch of a series of new frigates.
07/16/2009 Russia proves effectiveness of its naval nuclear force - Navy
A recent mission involving launches of ballistic missiles from under ice proved the combat readiness of the naval component of Russia's nuclear triad, a high-ranking Navy source said Wednesday.
07/13/2009 Sea trials of Russia's Nerpa nuclear sub to continue for 2 weeks
Sea trials of Russia's Nerpa nuclear-powered submarine, which was damaged in a fatal accident during previous tests, will continue for about two weeks, a high-ranking defense official said on Friday.
07/13/2009 Russian task force to resume anti-piracy mission in late July
A third task force from Russia's Pacific Fleet will arrive in late July in the Gulf of Aden to ensure security in the pirate-infested waters, a Navy official said on Wednesday.
07/13/2009 India will pay 2.2 billion USD for aircraft carrier
India is ready to pay 2.2 billion USD for the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, currently under reconstruction in the Sevmash yard outside Arkhangelsk.
07/13/2009 New destroyers for Northern Fleet
The construction of a new class of Russian destroyers will start no later than 2012, Head Commander of the Russian Navy Vladimir Vysotsky maintains.
07/05/2009 President Medvedev visited Sevmash, inspected Yury Dolgoruky
Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev yesterday visited the Sevmash Shipyard in Severodvinsk, where he inspected construction of Russia's new state-of-the-art nuclear submarines.
07/05/2009 Aircraft carrier blunders
Head of the Sevmash yard in Severodvinsk in last week's meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev admitted that his company had made several blunders in the reconstruction process of the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov.
06/30/2009 Russia to take part in Indian diesel submarine tender
Russia will participate in an expected tender to supply diesel-electric submarines to the Indian navy, the Russian state arms exporter said on Friday.
06/26/2009 Rosoboronexport, Thales sign cooperation memorandum
Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport and France's Thales Group agreed on Friday to market jointly-developed naval equipment internationally.
06/26/2009 Russia to lay down 2nd Graney class nuclear sub in July
Russia will start construction of a second Project 885 Yasen (Graney) class nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine in July, a shipbuilding industry official said on Thursday.
06/26/2009 Fire in decommissioned submarine
An ignition in some rubber covering the front part of the submarine Orenburg caused a fire that lasted for nearby two hours Thursday morning at the Zvezdochka yard in Severodvinsk.
06/26/2009 Stalin remembered in the Northern Fleet
A memorial in the Northern Fleet base Polyarny has been restored to show the original inscription that hails Josef Stalin as founder of the Northern Fleet.
06/26/2009 Construction of new icebreaker starts in 2010
Russia will have its first nuclear icebreaker of the next generation within 2015. Construction of the first vessel will start in 2010, and it will be equipped with a new type of nuclear reactor.
06/25/2009 Russia may export up to 40 diesel submarines by 2015
Russia could sell up to 40 fourth-generation diesel-electric submarines to foreign customers by 2015, state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Wednesday.
06/22/2009 Moscow postpones moving of Navy headquarters
The planned moving of the Russian Navy headquarters from Moscow to St. Petersburg is likely to be delayed because of the economic crisis, Navy Head Commander Vladimir Vysotsky said on Friday.
06/21/2009 Russian Navy takes delivery of new frigate
Russia's newest frigate, the Yaroslav Mudry, was officially presented to the navy on Friday, a spokesman for the Yantar shipyard said.
06/21/2009 Nine subs to be scraped
In 2009 Russia will utilise nine of its older nuclear powered submarines.
06/17/2009 Russia's troubled nuclear sub to resume sea trials in late June
Sea trials of the Nerpa nuclear-propelled submarine, which was damaged in a fatal accident during previous tests, will resume in late June, the director of the Amur shipyard in Russia's Far East said on Monday.
06/17/2009 General Staff: New security treaty must include Arctic
Deputy leader in the Russian General Staff Anatoly Nogovitsyn says the proposed new European Security Treaty should include also the North Atlantic and the Arctic.
06/11/2009 Russia's Lada sub trials to be completed in 2009
The Defense Ministry plans to complete sea trials of a new diesel Lada-class submarine this year, a military official said on Wednesday.
06/10/2009 Russian ships head home after anti-piracy duty off Somali coast
Russia's Pacific Fleet task force led by the Admiral Panteleyev destroyer is heading back to its base in Vladivostok after an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, a Fleet statement said on Tuesday.
06/10/2009 Divers discover wreckage of Soviet WWII submarine in Baltic Sea
A team of Swedish and Finnish divers have located the wreckage of a Soviet WWII S-type diesel submarine near the Aland islands in the Baltic Sea, a Swedish news agency said on Tuesday.
06/10/2009 More border guards for Yamal
There is an urgent need for more border guards in the Yamal Peninsula, regional border control authorities say.
06/09/2009 India, Russia may agree Admiral Gorshkov cost by Aug. - paper
India and Russia could reach a final agreement by the end of July on the cost of overhauling the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier to be delivered to the Indian navy, the Hindu newspaper said on Friday.
06/09/2009 Over 40% of Defense Ministry funds go to Navy - Russia's Ivanov
More than 40% of the Russian Defense Ministry budget is spent on the Navy, particularly on the development of strategic nuclear forces, a deputy prime minister said on Wednesday.
06/09/2009 Russian Navy to commission Nerpa submarine in fall - source
A nuclear attack submarine involved in a fatal accident during sea trials last year will be commissioned by the Russian Navy in the fall and then leased to the Indian Navy, a source said on Tuesday.
06/09/2009 Russia plans to rotate warships off Somalia coast in July
The commander of Russia's Pacific Fleet, Vice Admiral Konstantin Sidenko, has issued an order to prepare a new task force for anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, a fleet spokesman said.
05/19/2009 Severodvinsk seeks Gazprom gasification of shipyards
The Severodvinsk city administration has addressed Gazprom leader Aleksey Miller with a request to fund the gasification of the closed military city, including the two huge shipyards Sevmash and Zvezdochka.
05/19/2009 Mining opens new era for Kirkenes
The restart of mining opens a new era for Kirkenes, the Norwegian border town to Russia.
05/14/2009 New sea trials of Nerpa submarine set for June - paper
New sea trials of the Nerpa nuclear-powered submarine, which was damaged in a fatal accident during previous tests, will be conducted on June 15-20, Russia's Kommersant daily said on Wednesday.
05/14/2009 Black Sea Fleet to remain in Ukraine after 2017 - ex-commander
Russia and Ukraine can reach an agreement on the Russian Black Sea Fleet retaining its main base in Crimea's Sevastopol even after 2017, the fleet's former commander said Wednesday.
05/11/2009 United Shipbuilding Corp. to get controlling stake in Amur plant
The United Shipbuilding Corporation will receive 59% - a controlling stake previously owned by a group of private shareholders - in the Amur Shipbuilding Plant, the Russian premier told a shipbuilding meeting Monday.
05/11/2009 Cooperation between the military and media is a must
Igor Babenko, spokesperson for Russia’s Northern Fleet, believes that cooperation between media and military forces leads to more truthful and balanced information on military issues.
05/08/2009 Odfjell vs. Sevmash in court
The Norwegian shipping company Odfjell demands more than USD 100 million from Russia's Sevmash naval yard after it cancelled the construction of 12 chemical carriers last year.
05/03/2009 Russia vows to continue anti-piracy mission off Somali coast
Russian warships will continue patrolling pirate-infested waters off the Somali coast to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the area, Russia's defense minister said on Wednesday.
05/03/2009 Bulava test to be resumed this summer
More land-based bed-tests are necessary before test fires of the Bulava sea-based intercontinental ballistic missile can be resumed, Deputy Minister of Defence Vladimir Popovkin says.
04/15/2009 Typhoon submarines may sail again
The world's biggest nuclear powered submarines, the Typhoon-class, can again be put into ordinary operation. The two submarines Severstal and Arkhangelsk, today in reserve, can in the future be sailing for the Northern Fleet.
04/06/2009 Kursk memorial will be raised
Murmansk Oblast Governor Dmitry Dmitriyenko has taken personal responsibility for raising of a monument over the sailors on Kursk.
04/02/2009 Admiral Vysotsky at Sevmash shipyard
Head of the Russian Navy admiral Vladimir Vysotsky visited Sevmash shipyard last week to inspect the nuclear submarine Yury Dolgoruky.
03/30/2009 Russia to establish military forces for the Arctic
Russia intends to establish a separate military force to enhance security in the Russian part of the Arctic Ocean "under different military and political situations". FSB will get increased control over the region.
03/30/2009 Six Graney-class submarines to be built
Russian Defence Ministry source reveals the number of new multi-purpose submarines to be built within the next eight years.
03/30/2009 Kursk sail sold as scrap metal
The sail (tower) of the Northern Fleet submarine Kursk, which sank with 118 sailors in the Barents Sea in 2000, was last week found rusting at a scrap metal ground in Murmansk.
03/27/2009 Russia urges N. Korea against rocket launch plans
A deputy Russian foreign minister has joined international criticism of North Korea's planned launch of a rocket, cautioning the reclusive-communist country on Friday against increasing tensions in the region.
03/27/2009 Russians on board 2 ships seized by pirates off Somalia
Two Russian nationals are on board the Greek and Norwegian vessels seized by pirates off Somalia, the Greek Mercantile Marine Ministry and Norwegian Shipowners' Association said on Thursday.
03/27/2009 Acting Governor Dmitriyenko visited Northern Fleet
One of the first things Dmitry Dmitriyenko did as acting Governor of Murmansk Oblast was to visit the Northern Fleet's flagship the nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky.
03/24/2009 Russian subs to delineate Arctic shelf
The Navy actively participates in civil programs on Arctic shelf delineation, Deputy head of the Russian General Staff Oleg Burtsev confirmed yesterday.
03/23/2009 Russian Navy to commission first Lada class diesel sub in 2010
The first Lada class diesel-electric submarine featuring extended noise reduction will be commissioned with the Russian Navy in 2010, deputy head of the Navy General Staff said on Friday.
03/23/2009 Up to 10 Russian subs at sea around world - Navy source
About 10 submarines from the Russian Navy are accomplishing various tasks throughout the world's oceans, a source in the Navy General Staff said on Friday.
03/20/2009 Submarine scrapper sued Zvezdochka shipyard is accused of misusing income from selling scrap metal from decommissioned nuclear powered submarines.
03/18/2009 Russia begins mooring trials of Yury Dolgoruky strategic sub
Russia has started mooring trials of the first Borey class nuclear-powered strategic submarine, which will be equipped with Bulava sea-based ballistic missiles, the defense minister said on Tuesday.
03/10/2009 Russian munitions in smuggling case listed as metal - source
Russian military officials tried to smuggle 30 anti-submarine missiles and 200 aviation bombs via Tajikistan to China under the guise of nonferrous metal deliveries, a law enforcement source said on Friday.
03/10/2009 Talks on aircraft carrier intensify
Over the month, leader of the Sevmash yard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, has been twice in India to negotiate new contract terms for sales of the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov.
03/05/2009 Russia's Pacific Fleet to cut 5,000 personnel
The Russian Pacific Fleet will reduce its size by shedding 5,000 personnel in the coming few years, an official with the headquarters of the Pacific Fleet told Ria Novosti.
03/04/2009 Black Sea Fleet warships out at sea to practice course exercises
The flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, the guard missile cruiser Moskva, and the missile hovercraft Bora under the flags of their division commanders went out to sea on March 3 to practice K-2 coursework exercises.
03/03/2009 Caspian marine brigade dissolved
The 77th Marine Brigade of the Russian Caspian Flotilla has been dissolved, Itar-Tass reported citing information from the headquarters of the Caspian Flotilla.
03/03/2009 Neustrashimy commander wins Captain of the Year award
The commander of the Russian escort destroyer Neustrashimy, Captain 2nd Class Alexey Apanovich, has been awarded the 2008 Captain of the Year award by the unanimous decision of the Administration Commission of the Sea Port of Kaliningrad.
03/02/2009 Admiral Panteleyev to replace Admiral Vinogradov in Gulf of Aden
The large antisubmarine ship of the Russian Pacific Fleet will begin patrolling the Gulf of Aden in April to help fight piracy, a source in the headquarters of the Pacific Fleet told Ria Novosti.
03/02/2009 Parameters of Russia’s new-generation aircraft carrier defined
The Russian Navy’s new-generation aircraft carrier will be powered by a nuclear generator and have a water displacement of 60,000 tonnes, Vice Admiral Anatoly Shlemov, an official with the United Shipbuilding Corporation, told Ria Novosti on Friday.
02/26/2009 Russian Navy official sheds light on Tajikistan missile trafficking scheme
A group of naval officers and their associates planned to smuggle Russian antisubmarine missiles into Tajikistan under the guise of decommissioned weapons, Igor Dygalo, an aide to the commander of the Russian Navy, told Ria Novosti.
02/26/2009 Russian Navy has begun receiving Komar turret installation
The Russian turret installation Komar has successfully completed government tests and has now been installed on Russian Navy ships, Vladimir Baybakov, the general director of Ratep, the company that developed the system, told Interfax in an interview.
02/26/2009 Russia has developed robot for fight against pirates
Specialists of the Petrozavodsk Engineering Center for Fire Robot Technology have designed a modification of a firefighting robot that could be used to repel pirate attacks on ships. The robot has a powerful water cannon capable of wiping out the entire crew of a pirates’ boat, Ria Novosti reported.
02/25/2009 Russian tanker attacked by pirates off the Nigerian coast - source
The tanker Khatanga, which belongs to the Murmansk Shipping Company and was transporting oil, was attacked by pirates 20 miles off the Nigerian coast: the tanker succeeded in escaping the attack, and no one was injured, a source in the company told Ria Novosti on Tuesday.
02/25/2009 Russian warships to continue their missions in World Ocean
Russian warships continue to carry out missions in strategically important ocean and sea regions, Captain First Class Igor Dygalo, an aide to the commander of the Russian Navy, told Ria Novosti.
02/24/2009 New Bulava launch in March
Test fires of the new Bulava sea-based intercontinental ballistic missile will probably be resumed in March.
02/24/2009 New shuttle tanker for Varandey oil terminal
The Russian company Sovkomflot received a new ice class shuttle tanker to be used between the oil terminal Varandey and Murmansk.
02/19/2009 Office of Commander of the Navy appears at Admiralty building in St. Pete
An office for the commander of the Russian Navy, Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky, has been refurbished, outfitted with communication equipment and is now ready at the Admiralty building in St.Petersburg, Ria Novosti reported citing a source in the Russian Navy.
02/19/2009 Baltic Fleet sailors discuss Neustrashimy’s mission in Gulf of Aden in teleconference
Representatives of the Baltic Fleet took part in a teleconference organized by the Modern Academy for Humanities to discuss the problems of security and the fight against piracy - the participation of the Russian Navy - in international sea navigation.
02/18/2009 Punishment must be made irreversible for pirates – Russian presidential envoy
Anatoly Safonov, the Russian president’s special representative on international cooperation in the fight against terrorism and transnational crime, has announced that the question of making punishment for pirates irreversible must be addressed.
02/18/2009 Missile cruiser Moskva returns to Sebastopol from Mediterranean
The missile cruiser Moskva of the Russian Black Sea Fleet on Tuesday returned to its base in Sebastopol after completing a mission in the Mediterranean, an official from the Information Service of the Black Sea Fleet told Ria Novosti by telephone.
02/18/2009 Russian intel service calls for disclosure of site of Western subs’ collision
The French and British navies should disclose information about the site of the collision of their nuclear submarines in order for an environmental monitoring to take place, a high-ranking source in the Russian military intelligence service said, according to Ria Novosti.
02/18/2009 Russian rescuers put out fire on Panamanian boat
Russian rescuers on Tuesday succeeded in putting out a fire that broke out aboard the Nancy - a cargo ship sailing under the Panamanian flag – in the Russian port of Nakhodka in the Primorie region, an on-duty official of the Vladivostok Maritime Rescue Coordination Center told Ria Novosti on Wednesday.
02/16/2009 Russian rescuers neutralize fire on Panama-registered cargo ship
The crews of the Russian rescue boats Predanny and Taiphun have managed to neutralize a fire that has been raging aboard the Nancy, a Panamanian cargo ship anchored in Nakhodka in the Primorie region, Venyamin Ivanychev, an officer on duty at the Vladivostok Naval Rescue Corporation Center, told Ria Novosti.
02/16/2009 Northern Fleet marks anniversary of Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan
The command of the Russian Northern Fleet and the administration of the city of Severomorsk on February 15 marked the 20th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan with a solemn ceremony.
02/16/2009 Russian rescuers resume search for missing sailors from foreign ship
Russian rescuers on Monday resumed the search for the missing sailors who attempted to evacuate in inflatable rafts from the sinking cargo ship New Star, Venyamin Ivanychev, a duty officer of the Vladivostok Naval Rescue Corporation Center, told Ria Novosti.
02/16/2009 Mironov’s party adopts nuclear submarine’s cause
Sergei Mironov, the chairman of the Russian Federation Council, the upper house of parliament, on February 12 visited the missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov now undergoing repairs at the Sevmash shipyards in Sverdlovsk.
02/16/2009 Vladivostok remembers the dead, celebrates the living
A ceremony dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan took place at the Russian Pacific Fleet on February 14.
02/16/2009 Russia and Turkey agree to cooperate on military security in Black Sea
Russia and Turkey have agreed to cooperate in the area of military-naval security in the Black Sea, taking into account the interests of both countries, says a document on a new stage in relations and further deepening of the multidimensional partnership between the two countries.
02/13/2009 Suit filed in relation to disappearance of boat with Russians in Sea of Japan
The Far East Investigative Committee in charge of Transportation of the Russian Prosecutor’s Service on Thursday filed a criminal suit in relation to the disappearance of the boat JI WON No.1 late last December in the Sea of Japan with 12 Russians aboard, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Prosecutors’ Service announced on Friday.
02/13/2009 Tanker Elnya returns to Baltiysk after mission in Gulf of Aden
The tanker Elnya, which was part of the group accompanying the Russian escort ship Neustrashimy in its anti-piracy mission off the Somali coast, returned to the port of Baltiysk on Thursday, Yuri Kuroedov, a spokesman for the Baltic Fleet, told Ria Novosti.
02/13/2009 Sevmash reps to seek to negotiate higher price for work on India’s Vikramaditia aircraft carrier
Representatives of the Sevmash shipyards will join a Russian governmental delegation traveling to India to attempt to negotiate a higher price for the upgrading of the Indian aircraft carrier Vikramaditia, which is the former Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, said Anastasia Nikitinskaya, the deputy head of the shipyards’ press service.
02/13/2009 Crew of burning fishing boat reach Far East port
The crew of the fishing boat Ekarma-7, which has been burning for the last two weeks, have arrived at the Far East port, a Sakhalin navigation official told Ria Novosti.
02/12/2009 Russian gvt to purchase aircraft from MiG in effort to provide financial relief
The Russian government will provide financial support to aircraft manufacturer MiG through the new arms procurement plan, which presumes the purchase of MIG-29 KUB for the Russian Navy, Vice Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov told journalists on Wednesday after a meeting of the heads of design and construction bureaus in Moscow.
02/12/2009 Yantar shipbuilding factory increasing headcount
The Yantar shipbuilding factory is increasing its workforce, despite the world financial crisis. The company hired 100 new people in January and added another 62 in the first week of February, said Sergei Mikhailov, a spokesman for the factory.
02/12/2009 Russian and Indian ships conduct anti-piracy maneuvers
The last stage of the Russian-Indian maneuvers Indra-2009 centered on the drilling of antipiracy actions in the western part of the Arabian Sea, Admiral Vladimir Vysotskiy, the commander of the Russian Navy, told Ria Novosti.
02/10/2009 Ceremony at sailors cemetery in Vladivostok pays tribute to Varyag cruiser’s crew
A delegation of the command of the Pacific Fleet led by the deputy commander of the Fleet in charge of discipline, Rear Admiral Sergei Belenov, and the administration of the Primorie region and Vladivostok all attended the ceremony.
02/10/2009 Cadets pay tribute to Varyag, Koreets crewmembers aboard Pallada
The Pallada, a floating school of the Russian Pacific Fleet, continues its regular training cruise on a Vladivostok–Pusan-Dalian route. Some 85 cadets of various naval schools in Vladivostok embarked for the journey.
02/10/2009 Russian, Indian ships conduct antipiracy maneuvers
Russian and Indian warships conducted joint antipiracy maneuvers in the area of the Horn of Africa,Captain First Class Igor Dygalo, and aide to the commander of the Russian Navy, told Ria Novosti.
02/10/2009 Rescuers battling fire on fishing boat Ekarma-7 for 2nd day
A team from the rescue boat Spravedlivy has yet to contain a fire that broke out in the hold of the Russian fishing boat Ekarma-7, a Sakhalin navigation official told Ria Novosti.
02/10/2009 Admiral Kuznetsov’s battle group reaches Atlantic
The Russian heavy aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov and its battle group have begun their mission in the Atlantic, Ria Novosti reported.
02/10/2009 Nerpa manufacturers say will go to court over Freon
The Amur shipbuilding Factory, which built the Russian nuclear sub Nerpa, are threatening to sue the vendors of the Freon that is used in the fire-extinguishing system of the submarine, Interfax reported.
02/09/2009 Neustrashimy crew repelled pirate attack on New Year’s Eve
The Russian escort vessel Neustrashimy had to repel an attack by pirates in the Gulf of Aden on January 1, 2009, by opening fire, Captain First Class Oleg Gurinov, the man who headed the mission of the Russian ship in the Gulf of Aden, told journalists.
02/09/2009 Neustrashimy commander dismisses news of technical problems
The rumors alleging that the Russian escort ship Neustrashimy experienced technical problems and that some crewmembers became sick during its mission in the Gulf of Aden is “nonsense and fantasy,” Alexei Apanovich, the commander of the ship, told journalists.
02/09/2009 Neustrashimy’s crew rescue pregnant woman in open sea
The crew of the Russian escort ship Neustrashimy rescued a boat in distress with a pregnant woman on board in the Gulf of Aden, Captain First Class Oleg Gurinov, the man who led the mission of the Russian ship in the horn of Africa, told a journalist on January 8.
02/06/2009 Russian Black Sea Fleet focusing on teaching servicemen the law
Instruction classes on Russian law took place at the Russian Black Sea Fleet recently. The classes, attended by officers, warrant officers, and ensigns took place at the officers’ and the warrant officers’ clubs, respectively, and were supervised by Vice Admiral Alexander Kletskov, the commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
02/06/2009 Baltic Fleet officer wins gold at World Unifight Championship
The 9th World Unifight Championship took place in Russia’s Kaliningrad at the end of last year. Athletes from the special services and armed forces of many countries compete in this international completion, which has been taking place regularly since 2000. More than 41 countries applied to compete in the 2008 championship.
02/06/2009 Rescued Almira G crew safely on shore
The motor ship Lukomorie has brought the nine crewmembers of the Almira G to the Primorie port of Slavyanka, an officer on duty at the Vladivostok Maritime Coordination Rescue Center told Ria Novosti.
02/06/2009 EU expresses worry over Russia’s naval base plans in Abkhazia
The EU is worried about Russia’s plans to build a military-naval base on the territory of Abkhazia, James Appaturai, an official spokesman for the EU, said summing up the results of a regular meeting of the NATO-Georgia Commission on February 5th.
02/05/2009 Russian Foreign Ministry hails Faina release
The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed satisfaction with the release of the Ukrainian cargo ship Faina with Russian citizens aboard and hopes they will return home soon.
02/04/2009 Ekarma-7 trawler being towed away to avoid powerful storm
The Russian rescue boat Spravedlivy is towing the fishing trawler Ekarma-7 away from the path of a powerful storm in the Sea of Okhotsk, an officer of the Sakhalin Navigation Service told Ria Novosti on Wednesday. The Ekarma-7 caught fire during fishing a few days ago.
02/04/2009 Command of Russian cruiser Moskva briefs media on Italian visit
The supervisor of the mission of Russia’s guard missile cruiser Moskva to Italy, Captain 1st Class Sergei Zinchenko, called a brief press conference right on his ship for Russia’s main news outlets to sum up the results of the visit to the Italian port of Messina.
02/04/2009 Zvezdochka shipyards continue to attract gvt orders
Government orders for the Zvezdochka shipbuilding factory (Severodvinsk) have not diminished in 2009 and are comparable to last year’s level, the press service of the factory announced, citing General Director Vladimir Nikitin.
02/04/2009 Zvezdochka to service Chinese 956E class warships
The Zvezdochka shipbuilding factory (Severodvinsk) has signed an agreement with the Chinese Navy to service the latter’s 956E class warships, a spokesman for the factory said.
02/04/2009 Sevmash to concentrate on work on Yuri Dolgoruky, Severodvinsk
Work on the nuclear submarines Yuri Dolgoruky and Severodvinsk will take precedence at Sevmash’s shipyards, the press service of the company announced on February 2, citing General Director Nikolai Kalistratov.
02/03/2009 Ukrainian flag raised on old Soviet sub
Those in Ukraine who want a buildup of the country’s navy seem devoted to bringing back to life the Zaporozhe, an old Soviet submarine.
02/03/2009 Pacific Fleet’s military doctors meet
A workshop conference of cardiologists of the Primorye region took place at the clinical hospital of the Russian Pacific Fleet.
02/03/2009 Misunderstand amongst owners hinders release of Faina crew
Negotiations with the pirates who captured the Ukrainian cargo ship Faina and its crew are being complicated by misunderstandings between the owners of the cargo and the ship, Igor Pavlov, the president of the Latvian Sailors Union and a member of the International Trade Fleet Federation, told Ria Novosti.
02/03/2009 Ekarma-7 trawler leaves Kamchatka Bay because of storm
The Sakhalin trawler Ekarma-7, which endured two fires on January 29 and February 2nd, because of a storm, has been forced to leave the Kambalnaya Bay on the Kamchatka coast, where rescuers planned to inspect the boat, an officer of the Sakhalin Navigation Service told Ria Novosti.
02/03/2009 Russia developing drone to be based on ships, aircraft carriers
The Vega concern, the main Russian designer of unmanned aerial vehicles for the Defense Ministry, has begun developing a drone meant to be based on shores, ships and boats, as well as on advanced Russian aircraft carriers in the future, the concern told Ria Novosti on Friday.
02/02/2009 Ekarma Trawler towed to Kamchatka shore
The Ekarma-7, the Russian fishing trawler that caught fire on January 20 in the Sea of Okhotsk, has been towed to the Kamchatka shore, and rescuers are preparing to inspect the boat, a duty officer of the Sakhalin Navigation Service told Ria Novosti.
02/02/2009 Russia’s St. Pete to host Powerboat F1 race
An official agreement was signed on January 30th between the Federation of Water Motor Sport for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region and the PPT holding for the organization of a Powerboat F1 race on the 5-6 June this year in Russia’s northern capital.
01/30/2009 At Russia’s Pacific Fleet, sport takes center stage
A table tennis competition amongst officers and lower officers of the Russian Pacific Fleet kicked off yesterday at a station of the Fleet in Vladivostok. The competition is part of games that will pit members of the military apparatus of the Fleet and service staff against each other.
01/30/2009 Russia, Abkhazia to soon sign agreement on military bases
Russia and Abkhazia in the coming months will sign an agreement on the deployment of an airbase in Gudauti and a naval base in Ochamchiri, Christian Bzhania, the official spokesman of the Abkhaz president, told Ria Novosti by telephone.
01/30/2009 Rescue boat reaches burning trawler in Sea of Okhotsk
The tugboat Spravedlivy at 13:00 local time (06:00 Moscow time) reached the trawler Ekarma, which is burning in the Sea of Okhotsk west of the coast of Khamchatka, an duty officer of the Sakhalin navigation service told Ria Novosti.
01/30/2009 Aircraft aboard Admiral Kuznetsov fly missions over Mediterranean
The aircraft stationed on the Admiral Kuznetsov on Wednesday flew missions as planned over the Mediterranean, Captain First Class Igor Dygalo, an aide to the commander of the Russian Navy, told Ria Novosti.
01/30/2009 St. Petersburg could have water transport next year
The draft bill on the introduction of a water transport system in the northern capital was prepared by the Committee for Transit-Transport Policy of the city and the government entity Upravlenie Glavnogo Vodnogo Transporta.
01/29/2009 Two ships collide off the coast of Colombia, 35 evacuated
Two coasting vessels collided in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Colombia, leading to the evacuation of 35 passengers and crewmembers to shore, a local radio station reported on Wednesday.
01/29/2009 Japan demands release of fishermen arrested by Russia
Japan has demanded the soonest release of the 10 fishermen arrested by Russian coast guards on January 27 onboard the Iosimaru-38 crab fishing trawler, said Tateo Kawamura, the general secretary of the Japanese government.
01/29/2009 Russian Navy's main headquarters relocation to St. Pete could drag on
Some structures of the Russian Navy's main HQ have begun relocation from Moscow to St. Petersburg, but the process could take more than a year, an official from the St. Petersburg garrison told Interfax.
01/29/2009 Ukraine’s Rada must exclude extension of Black Sea Fleet agreement – Ukrainian political party
The Ukrainian government must forbid any decision regarding the extension of the agreement allowing the dislocation of the Russian Black Sea Fleet on the territory of Ukraine, Boris Kozhin, the commander of the Ukrainian Navy and a member of the Ukrainian National Party (UNP), believes.
01/29/2009 Month of public defense information underway at Baltic Fleet
A month of public defense information related to Defender of the Motherland Day and the 20th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan was launched a while ago.
01/28/2009 French frigate stops pirates trying to hijack ship Le Floreal, a French frigate, on Tuesday seized two motorboats full of pirates as the later prepared to approach a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia, the French media reported citing military sources.
01/28/2009 Peter The Great’s warships found in Gulf of Finland
Six warships that were part of Peter The Great’s fleet were found 50 meters under the Baltic Sea during the construction of the North Stream pipeline.
01/28/2009 Russian border guards confirm arrest of Japanese schooner
Russian border guards on Tuesday seized the Japanese Esi Mary-38 with a cargo of frozen crab, the Interfax news agency reported, citing sources in the Primorye branch of the Border Service of the Russian Federal Security Services.
01/28/2009 Georgia accuses Russia of militarism
Georgia has accused Russia of militarism in reaction to news of the possible creation of a base for the Black Sea Fleet in Abkhazia, calling in the same vain on the international community not to allow the Caucasus to be turned into a military staging area.
01/28/2009 Gates says would have allowed Russian warships to moor in Miami
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that he would have allowed Russian warship to moor in Miami if Russia had not conducted a military operation last August in the Caucasus.
01/27/2009 Russian warship to call at Italian port
The guided missile cruiser Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, will make an unofficial visit to the Italian port of Messina in Sicily on Tuesday.
01/27/2009 Pentagon skeptical Russian ships will join U.S.-led effort to tame Somali pirates
The Pentagon has expressed skepticism that Russian battleships will join the 151st Operative Division of the U.S. 5th Fleet set up to confront Somali pirates. In a briefing for journalists, a spokesman for the U.S. 5th Fleet, which is based in Bahrain, Commander James Campbell, said that at the moment no foreign ship has joined the division, which will be commanded by Rear Admiral Terry McKnight, even though such plans were in the works.
01/27/2009 Cruiser Moskva drills missile-firing in Mediterranean
The missile cruiser Moskva of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet conducted exercises involving missile-firing simulation using its main weapon complexes in the Mediterranean.
01/27/2009 A hundred sailors were awarded Guard certificates
The missile cruiser Moskva, under the command of Captain First Class Igor Smolyak, continues its mission in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship is currently on its way towards Sicily, where it is scheduled to take part in an international memorial ceremony to remember the victims of the earthquake that shook the town of Messina in 1908.
01/27/2009 Ivanov slams Roscosmos on Bulava test launches
Russian Vice Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov has criticized Roscosmos for its handling of the test launches of the strategic ballistic missile Bulava. At a meeting of the Federal Space Agency, Ivanov said that such tests must be real, rather than substituted by theoretical modeling, the Mayak radio station reported.
01/26/2009 The Day of the Navigation Officer
The Day of the Navigation Officer, a professional holiday for all sailors, was celebrated on the 25th of January at the Baltic Fleet.
01/26/2009 Frigate Neustrashimy marks Day of Navy Flag during return to port
The Baltic Fleet's Neustrashimy missile frigate, which took part in an anti-piracy campaign in the Gulf of Aden, marked The Day Of the Colors of Russian Navy on its way back to the port of Baltiysk after a long journey.
01/26/2009 Somali pirates free Biscaglia tanker sailing Liberian flag
Somali pirates have freed the earlier captured tanker Biscaglia, with 28 crewmembers, the AFP news agency announced on Friday citing the nongovernment organization Ecoterra International. The tanker was sailing under the Liberian flag.
01/26/2009 A ferry capsized in a river
A ferry capsized in a river in the central part of Vietnam on Sunday, killing at least 40m people, the AP news agency announced.
01/26/2009 Cruiser Moskva of Black Sea Fleet sets sails for Sicily
The Black Sea Fleet’s missile cruiser Moskva on Friday left its base Sebastopol and set sail for Sicily under the command of Captain First Class Igor Smolyak, RIA Novosti news agency announced citing the Information Service of the Black Sea Fleet.
01/26/2009 France sending helicopter carrier to Gaza coast
France is sending a helicopter carrier in the neutral waters around the Gaza Strip to stop the smuggling of arms into the Palestinian territory, a news release issued by Elysee Palace says.
01/22/2009 Russian warship to call at Messina, Sicily on Jan. 27-30
The guided missile cruiser Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, will make an unofficial visit to the port of Messina in Sicily on January 27-30, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Wednesday.
01/22/2009 Russian destroyer visits Yemen for supplies
A Russian destroyer made a scheduled visit to Yemen's largest port of Aden on Wednesday, according to Yemen press reports.
01/22/2009 Russian destroyer leaves Baltic base on urgent mission
Russian missile destroyer Admiral Chabanenko left a naval shipyard in the country's Kaliningrad exclave on an urgent mission after having hurried repair work carried out, a shipyard spokesman said on Wednesday.
01/19/2009 Russian destroyer docked for repairs after Latin American tour
Russian missile destroyer Admiral Chabanenko has docked for repairs at a naval shipyard in the country's Kaliningrad exclave after its recent Latin American tour-of-duty, a shipyard spokesman said on Monday.
01/19/2009 Ukraine denies some crew ill on hijacked Faina ship
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denied on Monday media reports that some Faina crew members, held captive by Somali pirates since September, have been seriously ill.
01/16/2009 Russian rescue ship escorts freed Danish vessel to Oman
A salvage tug from Russia's Pacific Fleet is escorting a Danish ship that was earlier released by Somali pirates to Oman, a Pacific Fleet spokesman said on Friday.
01/15/2009 Russian warship leaves Cape Town for Indian Ocean
The Pyotr Veliky nuclear-powered missile cruiser has left the South African port of Cape Town after a three-day visit, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Thursday.
01/12/2009 Russian warships to visit Syrian port
A naval task force from Russia's Northern Fleet will visit on Monday the Syrian port of Tartus, where the Russian Navy keeps a maintenance and resupply site, a Navy spokesman said.
12/24/2008 Russian warships leave Cuba after landmark visit
Three Russian warships left the Cuban capital of Havana on Tuesday after the first such visit to Moscow's longtime Latin American ally since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
12/22/2008 Cubans line up to visit Russian warships in Havana
Cubans waited in long lines to step on board the Russian destroyer Admiral Chabanenko, which sailed into Havana Bay on Friday, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
12/20/2008 Russian warship escorts 8 commercial vessels off Somalia
Russia's Northern Fleet Neustrashimy (Fearless) missile frigate is escorting a group of commercial ships off the Somali coast, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Friday.
12/20/2008 Russian warship calls at Lisbon
Russia's Admiral Levchenko destroyer has called at the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Friday.
12/20/2008 Foreign spies seek information on Sevmash – FSB
Foreign intelligence services continue to try to obtain classified information on the Sevmash shipyard in Russia's northern Arkhangelsk Region, a senior FSB official said. The countries involved included the United States and "some of its NATO allies".
12/18/2008 Russian carrier-based fighters exercise over Atlantic
A Russian naval group led by the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, en route to the Mediterranean, conducted a series of training flights over the Celtic Sea, a Navy spokesman said on Tuesday.
12/18/2008 Russia to hold more test launches of Bulava ICBM in 2009
Russia will hold several more test launches of the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile next year before a final decision to adopt it for service is made, a senior Navy official said on Tuesday.
12/16/2008 Russia, Ukraine to hold talks on Black Sea Fleet base in Q109
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to hold the next round of talks on the future of Russia's naval facilities in the Crimea in February-March 2009, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
12/15/2008 Russian warships to visit Cuba Friday - Navy
Three Northern Fleet warships will arrive in Havana on Friday for the Russian Navy's first visit to Cuba since the Cold War, a Navy spokesman said on Monday.
12/15/2008 Another ice-breaking vessel for Norilsk Nickel
Mining and metallurgy giant Norilsk Nickel has included the fourth ice-protected vessel in its Arctic fleet. The company is now about to get independent of the services of the Russian icebreaker fleet.
12/12/2008 Somali envoy says release of Ukrainian ship requires cooperation
The Somali ambassador to Moscow said on Wednesday that Ukraine and all sides involved in negotiations to free ships seized off the east African coast need to cooperate with the Somali authorities.
12/10/2008 Somali pirates invented story of attack by Faina crew - analyst
Reports that the crew of a Ukrainian ship held by Somali pirates attacked two of their abductors were fabricated by the pirates, the chief editor of a maritime publication said Tuesday.
12/10/2008 Russian frigate escorts another convoy along Somali coast
A Russian frigate currently protecting civilian ships from Somali pirate attacks near the Horn of Africa is escorting another convoy of four vessels in the area, a Navy spokesman said.
12/08/2008 Ransom vessel 'en route to pirate-held Ukrainian ship'
A vessel is believed to be heading for Ukraine's Faina cargo ship to deliver a ransom payment to Somali pirates who seized the ship off the Horn of Africa in September, a Russian shipping news website said on Friday.
12/05/2008 Russian Navy to replace warship policing Somali waters after Dec.
A Russian destroyer will be sent to the Horn of Africa in December to take over from a missile frigate currently protecting civilian ships from Somali pirate attacks in the region, a Navy official said on Thursday.
12/04/2008 Nerpa accident will not harm cooperation with India - Medvedev
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday that a recent accident on board a Russian nuclear submarine was caused by human error and would not affect military-technical cooperation with India.
12/04/2008 Russian warship to visit naval base in Panama
A Russian destroyer will visit on December 5-10 a former U.S. naval facility in Panama as part of the task force's current Caribbean tour, a Navy spokesman said on Wednesday.
12/02/2008 Russian naval task force starts deployment in Caribbean
Russia's naval task force from the Northern Fleet has started deployment in the southern Caribbean in preparation for joint exercises with the Venezuelan navy, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Monday.
12/02/2008 Russian frigate escorts three-ship convoy along Somali coast
Russia's Neustrashimy (Fearless) missile frigate is escorting a three-ship convoy past the Horn of Africa, protecting it from Somali pirates, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Monday.
12/02/2008 Ukraine says Somali pirates may release Faina 'tank ship' soon
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has received information indicating that the MV Faina cargo ship, seized by Somali pirates almost two months ago, may be released soon, a spokesman said Monday.
12/01/2008 Russia test launches ICBM from White Sea, hits Kamchatka target
The Dmitry Donskoi Typhoon-class strategic nuclear-powered submarine has carried out another test launch of a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile, a Defense Ministry source said on Friday.
11/26/2008 Indian officials visit Russian shipyard to inspect frigates
A delegation of Indian military officials has visited the Yantar shipyard in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad to inspect the construction of three missile frigates for the Indian Navy, a company's spokesman said on Tuesday.
11/26/2008 Russian frigate escorts Russian ships along Somali coast
Russia's Neustrashimy (Fearless) missile frigate has successfully escorted two Russian ships past the Horn of Africa protecting them from Somali pirates, a Russian shipping company said on Tuesday.
11/26/2008 Involuntary manslaughter charge for submariner on Russia's Nerpa
A serving crew member on the Nerpa nuclear-powered submarine, on which 20 people recently died, has been charged with "criminally negligent homicide," a Russian top investigator said Monday.
11/26/2008 Ballistic missile test from the White Sea
Russia will test fire another Bulava sea-based intercontinental ballistic missile before the end of November. The missile is designed for deployment on the new Borey-class subs, that will form the core of Russia's fleet of modern strategic submarines.
11/26/2008 Nuclear sub launched after modernization
The strategic nuclear Delta-IV class submarine K-18 Kareliya has been launched after modernizations at the Zvezdochka shipyard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast.
11/24/2008 Reductions in submarine staff
The number of officers on multipurpose nuclear submarines could be reduced as part of a reform of the Russian Northern Fleet. According to an officer from the Gadzhiyevo Naval base, the cut back will affect officers on the newest and most technologically advanced attack submarine of the Russian Navy, the Akula-class attack submarines.
11/21/2008 Russian Navy to redeploy Kilo class sub in 2011 after repairs
The Vladikavkaz diesel-electric submarine will return to service with Russia's Northern Fleet in 2011 after an extensive overhaul at the Zvezdochka shipyard in north Russia, the company said on Thursday.
11/21/2008 Suspect in Nerpa sub tragedy to have psychological evaluation
A submariner suspected of causing the deaths of 20 people by mishandling a temperature sensor on board the Nerpa submarine will undergo psychological testing, an investigation spokesman said on Thursday.
11/21/2008 Russian warships to regularly patrol waters off Somali coast
Russia will deploy its warships off the coast of East Africa on a regular basis to prevent pirate attacks on merchant ships, the country's Navy commander said on Thursday.
11/19/2008 Somalia wants more Russian warships to fight piracy
Somalia would like to see more Russian warships helping the country fight piracy off its coast, the country's ambassador to Moscow said on Wednesday.
11/19/2008 Nerpa nuclear submarine to join Russian Navy - top brass
The Russian Navy will commission the Nerpa nuclear submarine, on which 20 people recently died, rather than sell or lease it to India, the chief of the General Staff told a Russian daily on Tuesday.
11/14/2008 Russian aircraft carrier ready in 2012 if India pays $2 bln more
The Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier could be handed over to the Indian Navy in 2012 if Delhi provides sufficient funding for the project, the director of a Russian shipyard said on Thursday.
11/14/2008 Crew member caused tragedy on Russian nuclear sub
A crew member activated without permission a fire safety system on board the Russian nuclear submarine Nerpa, causing the deaths of 20 people, investigators said on Thursday.
11/13/2008 Russian, British navies prevent Danish ship seizure by pirates
The Russian frigate Neustrashimy (Fearless) and Britain's HMS Cumberland frigate have prevented the seizure of a Danish merchant vessel by pirates off Somalia's coast, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Wednesday.
11/13/2008 Ukrainian ship seized off Somalia runs out of water, food, fuel
The crew of a Ukrainian cargo ship seized by pirates off the Somali coast almost seven weeks ago have circulated an email saying they have run out of fresh water, food and fuel, a Russian online maritime bulletin said on Wednesday.
11/13/2008 Ukraine set to beef up military presence in Sevastopol
Ukraine is increasing its marine group and forming three air defense units in Sevastopol following the conflict between Georgia and Russia in the South Caucasus, a naval officer said on Wednesday.
11/13/2008 Russian defense official denies doomed sub meant for India
A Russian defense industry official denied on Wednesday that talks had been held with India on the delivery of the nuclear submarine on board which 20 people died last weekend.
11/13/2008 Arkhangelsk shows off to Shtokman developers
A delegation with representatives of the Arkhangelsk regional administration and regional shipyards and shipping companies presented themselves to the Shtokman Development Company.
11/10/2008 Russian officials blame sub deaths on fire safety fault
A commission investigating an accident on a Russian nuclear submarine that killed 20 people and injured another 22 said on Monday the probable cause was a malfunction in the vessel's fire safety system.
11/01/2008 Somali pirates demand $5 mln ransom for Ukrainian ship crew
Somali pirates holding the Ukrainian cargo ship MV Faina say they will release the ship with its crew within two days if a ransom of at least $5 million is paid, a London-based Arab newspaper said on Saturday.
11/01/2008 Sevmash told to save money
In a meeting with Russian defence minister this week, head of the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, was told to cut spending and increase efficiency.
10/31/2008 Libyan leader to discuss arms deals during visit to Russia
Deliveries of Russian air defense systems, combat aircraft and warships will be among the key issues to be discussed during the upcoming visit to Moscow of Libya's president, a senior official said on Friday.
10/30/2008 Russia to float out new missile frigate in 2011
The first Russian Project 22350 frigate being built at a shipyard in St. Petersburg will be launched in 2011, a Russian deputy prime minister said on Thursday.
10/28/2008 Russia's new nuclear attack submarine starts sea trials
The Amur shipyard in Russia's Far East said on Monday it had started sea trials of a newly built nuclear-powered attack submarine, which according to media reports may be leased to India.
10/27/2008 Ukraine says Russian Navy must get ready to leave Crimea
Russia should start preparing to withdraw its Black Sea Fleet from bases in the Crimea now, because the process could take up to six years, a Ukrainian diplomat said on Friday.
10/27/2008 Unique shipping operation to Pechenga
The cargo ship Storfoss yesterday delivered fish feed to two salmon farms in the Pechenga Bay. The operation is the first of its kind to the bay, which is part of the militarized Russian border zone.
10/24/2008 Ukraine reiterates 2017 end for Russian lease on Black Sea base
Ukraine has reiterated its position that it will not permit an extension of Russia's naval presence at its Sevastopol base after 2017, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
10/24/2008 Ukrainian warship to take part in NATO anti-terrorism drills
A Ukrainian warship, the Ternopil, will join the NATO-led Operation Active Endeavor naval antiterrorism exercise in November, the Ukrainian Navy's press service said on Thursday.
10/23/2008 Dangerous nuclear operation in Kola Peninsula
Experts from the Russian state nuclear energy company Rosatom are preparing for the removal of spent nuclear fuel from a submarine reactor in the base of Gremikha on the Barents Sea coast. The operation is highly complicated and dangerous, they say.
10/23/2008 Multipurpose sub for scrapping
The Zvezdochka shipyard and mechanical plant in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, has started the decommissioning of the multipurpose nuclear submarine K-480 Bars.
10/22/2008 Russian warship en route for anti-piracy mission off Somalia
A missile frigate from Russia's Baltic Fleet passed through the Suez Canal on Wednesday on its way to join an international naval group fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia.
10/16/2008 Ukraine opposition party raises funds to free captive crew
A Ukrainian opposition party said on Wednesday it had started a fundraising campaign to raise the $8 million ransom demanded by Somali pirates for the release of the MK <i>Faina</i> vessel and its crew.
10/14/2008 Relatives of captive crew seek meeting with Ukrainian leader
Family members of over 15 Ukrainians held hostage by Somali pirates for more than two weeks have gathered outside the offices of the Ukrainian president, the Unian news agency reported on Monday.
10/08/2008 Ukraine dismisses use of force reports over Russia's naval fleet
Ukraine's defense ministry dismissed on Monday reports that the country is ready to use force to seize the Black Sea Fleet's navigation and hydrographic support facilities in the Crimea.
10/08/2008 Lavrov says Russia-Venezuela cooperation not targeting U.S.
The strengthening of Russia's bilateral ties with Venezuela is not aimed at any other country, including the United States, the Russian foreign minister said Monday.
10/06/2008 Russia's UAC may join India in development of BrahMos-2 missile
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will participate in the joint development of a new cruise missile with India only if a decision is made to adopt it for service with the Russian Air Force, the company said on Friday.
10/03/2008 The last day of a nuclear-powered icebreaker
One of Russia’s most powerful icebreakers, the Arktika, was officially taken out of service. On Friday, 3, the reactor of the 33 year old vessel was turned off.
10/03/2008 Nuclear-powered cruiser ready for new fuel
The Sevmash yard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, has started the discharging of spent nuclear fuel from the cruiser Admiral Nakhimov. The vessel has been moored by the yard since 1999 awaiting the operation.
10/01/2008 Russian warship visits naval base near Kyoto
A Russian warship from the Pacific Fleet has made a port call at the Maizuru naval base in Japan's Kyoto Prefecture, a Navy spokesman said on Tuesday.
10/01/2008 Russian frigate sails to Mediterranean for drills with Italian navy
A Russian warship from the Black Sea Fleet has entered the Aegean Sea and is heading toward the Italian coast to participate in joint naval exercises with the Italian navy, a fleet spokesman said on Tuesday.
09/30/2008 Russian warships to hold drills in northern Atlantic
Russia's warships currently on a long-range sortie to the Caribbean will conduct a number of exercises in the Atlantic Ocean, a Northern Fleet spokesman said on Monday.
09/29/2008 Russian cargo ship sinks in Black Sea
A Russian cargo ship sank early Saturday in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast, the Bulgarian transportation ministry said.
09/29/2008 Russia says 'sunken ship in Black Sea was North Korean'
The Tolstoy cargo ship that has reportedly sunk in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast was not Russian, but North Korean, the Russian Transportation Ministry said on Saturday.
09/29/2008 Two sailors from sunken ship in Black Sea survive - TV
Two sailors from the Tolstoy cargo ship that sank off the Bulgarian coast early on Saturday have survived while others are still missing, Russian TV news channel Vesti 24 reported on Sunday.
09/27/2008 Ukraine says ship seized by Somali pirates contains 33 tanks
A Ukrainian ship seized by pirates off the Somali coast on Thursday contained 33 T-72 tanks along with other armaments that were on their way to Kenya under a contract, Ukraine's defense minister said Friday.
09/26/2008 Pirates seize Ukrainian ship off Somalia
Pirates off the coast of Somalia seized a Ukrainian ship en route to Kenya, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has announced, citing reports from maritime rescue officials in Greece.
09/25/2008 Russia may sell more MiG-29K carrier fighters to India
Talks on additional deliveries of MiG-29K Fulcrum-D carrier fighters to India will start in the near future, the president of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation said Wednesday.
09/25/2008 Russia sends missile frigate on long-range patrol mission
The Neustrashimy (Fearless) frigate from the Baltic Fleet left the main naval base in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad on Wednesday on an unspecified long-range patrol mission, a Navy spokesman said.
09/24/2008 Russia to fight piracy off Somalia coast
Russia will soon join international efforts to fight piracy off the Somalia coast, but will conduct its operations independently, the Navy commander said on Tuesday.
09/24/2008 Norwegian navy monitoring the Russian fleet
The two Russian ships Admiral Chabanenko and Peter the Great who are passing off the coast of Norway this week are being closely monitored by Norwegian radars.
09/22/2008 Russia successfully test launches Bulava missile from submarine
The Russian Navy on Thursday successfully tested a Bulava sea-launched ballistic missile, which hit targets on testing grounds in Kamchatka in Russia's Far East, a spokesman for the Defense Ministry said.
09/22/2008 Russian Navy to adopt new Bulava ballistic missile in 2009
Russia will adopt new Bulava-M submarine-based ballistic missiles for service with the Navy and commission the first Borey-class strategic nuclear submarine in 2009, a senior Navy official said on Friday.
09/18/2008 Zvezdochka takes over more shipyards in Murmansk
The Arkhangelsk-based Zvezdochka shipyard might take over another two yards in Murmansk Oblast. In 2009, both the yard in Polyarny and Safonovo might be incorporated into the company.
09/15/2008 No plans for arming of the Baltic Fleet with nuclear weapons, yet
The are no plans, so far, for arming the Baltic Fleet with nuclear weapons as a response for the installations of Anti-missile systems in Poland. This was reported by the chairman of the Defence Committee of the State Duma, Victor Zavarzin.
09/10/2008 No link between Russia-Venezuela naval drills and Georgia - Moscow
The upcoming joint Russian-Venezuelan naval exercise was agreed on long before the current Georgia crisis and is unrelated to the situation in the Caucasus, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday.
09/08/2008 Russian Navy to adopt new carrier fighters after 2016
Russia's new carrier-based fighters will replace the Su-33 naval fighter in service with the Russian Navy after 2016, a senior military official said on Sunday.
09/04/2008 More cooperation amid East-West chill
While defence cooperation between NATO and Russia is frozen, the Norwegian and Russian coast guards keep developing relations in the Barents Sea. This week, the Russian coast guard ship MGS Zapolyarie moored in the northern Norwegian port of Sortland.
09/03/2008 Ocean Fighter Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Sunday, August 31st was the tenth anniversary of military service for the Su-33 (Su-27K) shipborne fighter plane. This one-seater plane was conceived for the role of defending the Soviet Navy's ships from areal attack and was equipped for mid-air refueling as well as a role as a tanker aircraft.
09/03/2008 Japan 'postpones naval drills' with Russia
The Japanese government has decided to postpone joint exercises with the Russian Navy citing recent events in the Caucasus and tensions between Russia and the West, a Japanese defense source said on Tuesday.
09/01/2008 Russia could build naval base in Abkhazia
Russia's Black Sea Fleet may eventually use the Abkhazian port of Sukhumi as a naval base, former fleet commander said on Friday.
08/29/2008 Routine exercises of the Pacific Fleet commenced at Kamchatka
More than 15 war ships, submarines, naval aviation and units of shore defence forces are taking part in these routine exercises of the Pacific Fleet (PF), which commenced at Kamchatka, reported Captain 3rd Rank Roman Martov, the head of the information service of the PF to RIA Novosti on Tuesday.
08/28/2008 Russian nuclear sub tested
The nuclear submarine Dmitrii Donskoy has undergone successful testing at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast. The vessel, an upgraded Typhoon submarine, is now ready for the installation of state of the art Russian missile systems, the plant informs.
08/27/2008 Coast Guard is not afraid of Northern Fleet
Despite the presence of Northern Fleet vessels, the Norwegian Coast Guard continues to detain Russian trawlers suspected in illegal fishing in the waters around Spitsbergen. Meanwhile, Russian fishermen call for their Navy's intervention.
08/26/2008 Norway arrested another Russian vessel
The Norwegian Coast Guard this weekend detained the second Russian trawler in less than a week. The vessel was detained by coast guard vessel Svalbard in the waters outside Spitsbergen.
08/25/2008 Russia's Duma to back sovereignty for Abkhazia, S.Ossetia
The State Duma is expected to back a request to recognize the independence of Georgia's breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia at a session of the country's lower house of parliament on Monday.
08/25/2008 U.S. supplies $13 million worth of aid to Georgia
A U.S. warship has delivered $13 million worth of humanitarian aid to the Georgian port of Batumi, Georgia's Ministry of Defense said on Sunday.
08/23/2008 Investigating sunken Russian submarine
In 1989 the Russian nuclear submarine vessel “Komsomolets” sank outside of Bjørnøya in the Barents Sea. Now Russian and Norwegian scientists are investigation the condition of the ship, which is situated 1700 meters below sea level.
08/23/2008 All military cooperation is suspended
This week the Russian Ministry of Defence has informed the Norwegian Ministry of Defence that all planned military cooperation between Norway and Russia will be halted. The Norwegian Government hopes that all non-military cooperations will continue as planned.
08/21/2008 Ukraine to let Russian ships return to Sevastopol base
Ukraine will not prevent Russian Black Sea Fleet ships that were involved in a peace enforcement operation in Georgia from returning to their base, Ukraine's defense minister said on Wednesday.
08/21/2008 Russia shuns Baltic drills, refuses to receive U.S. ship
Russia said on Tuesday it will not participate in the NATO-led Open Spirit 2008 naval exercise in the Baltic Sea, and will refuse to receive a U.S. warship in the Far East port of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
08/21/2008 Russia sends aircraft carrier to Syria
The Russian aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov” is ready to head from Murmansk towards the Mediterranean and the Syrian port of Tartus.
08/13/2008 Sevmash loses yet another prestige contract
The ongoing construction of the world’s first floating nuclear power plant at Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk will be moved to Baltiysky shipyard in St. Petersburg.
08/11/2008 Nordic governments call for restraint in South Ossetia
“The ongoing fighting in Georgia has an extent with is without precedence in Europe since the Balkan wars”, Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says in a press release. Together with his colleague from Finland and Sweden, Mr. Støre now calls on all parties to end the fighting.
08/11/2008 New sub for Northern Fleet
The diesel-powered submarine B-90 Sarov was today officially handed over to the Russian Northern Fleet. The vessel is built by the Sevmash yard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast.
08/11/2008 Russian Navy carries out Black Sea anti-terror exercise
Two Russian warships, the Moskva missile cruiser and Smetlivy patroller, are conducting an anti-terror exercise near the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, a source at the naval base's headquarters said Monday.
08/06/2008 Indian submarine sails for home after refit in Russia
The INS Sindhuvijay diesel-electric submarine departed for India early Wednesday after an extensive overhaul at a shipyard in northern Russia, the Zvezdochka shipbuilding company said.
07/30/2008 Indian submarine to join navy after delayed refit in Russia
The INS Sindhuvijay diesel-electric submarine will set sail for India on August 5 to rejoin the Indian navy after an extensive overhaul at a shipyard in northern Russia, the company said on Tuesday.
07/29/2008 Submarine thrown into the Ukrainian Ebmbassy window
On July 27, Russian Navy Day, the activists of the Eurasian Youth Union conducted an unsanctioned picket near the Ukrainian Embassy in Moscow.
07/28/2008 Russian Navy prioritizes construction of nuclear submarines
The construction of new-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile and attack submarines is a top priority for the Russian Navy's development, the Navy commander said on Friday.
07/23/2008 Murmansk based tall ship got port ban to Norway
Because of reasons unknown to us, the Russian foreign ministry has decided that the Sedov won't be allowed to call at harbours in Norway, says Murmansk State Technical University.
07/22/2008 A new hydrographic ship is launched in Blagoveshensk
The new hydrographic ship's launching ceremony commenced at the shipbuilding yard of Blagoveshensk, reports to RIA Novosti, the Pacific Fleet Public Affairs representative.
07/21/2008 Russian-US-Norwegian naval exercise in Barents Sea
A Russian ASW ship, the Severomorsk, arrived last Thursday in Norway's main naval base of Haakonsvern to participate in a joint U.S.-Russian-Norwegian naval exercise in the Barents Sea.
07/18/2008 Russian sailors go abroad
Of the students studying in Russian maritime colleges, more than 90 percent go abroad to work. Now Russian authorities intend to make the sailors work for Russian companies.
07/10/2008 Russian Arctic station threatened by melting ice
Russian authorities this week decided to end all operations at the SP-35 drifting research station. An icebreaker is now underway to save the researchers, who are under growing threat as the North Pole ice is melting.
07/08/2008 Russia’s biggest sub ready for scrapping
The TK-13 Typhoon-class nuclear submarine has arrived in Severodvinsk in northern Russia where it will be decommissioned and scrapped. The sub is one of Russia’s biggest.
07/04/2008 Norway positive to Russian military build-up
Head of the Norwegian regional command in northern Norway believes the current modernization of the Russian Armed Forces is a sign of a more healthy Russian state. –This is more to the good than not to the good, Mr. Trond Grytting says.
06/25/2008 Russia prepares for future combat in the Arctic
Russia must be ready to fight wars in the Arctic to protect its national interests in a region that contains large and untapped deposits of natural resources, a high-ranking military official said in an interview published Tuesday.
06/23/2008 New Russian frigate may be fitted with BrahMos cruise missiles
A Russian frigate being built at a shipyard in St. Petersburg may be equipped with sea-based Russian-Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, a Russian defense industry official said on Friday.
06/17/2008 Russia may help Britain scrap nuclear submarines
Russia's Zvezdochka shipyard in the town of Severodvinsk on the Barents Sea could scrap Britain's decommissioned nuclear submarines, a company official said on Monday.
06/13/2008 Russian Navy planes patrol the Arctic
Two Tu-142 aircraft from Russia's Northern Fleet have successfully conducted a reconnaissance flight over the Arctic Ocean in latitudes close to the North Pole, a Navy spokesman said on Wednesday.
06/13/2008 Sevmash in trouble
The Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, was on the agenda when the Russian government discussed the country’s military industrial complex.
06/04/2008 New chief of staff to revive Russia's ailing military - expert
Gen. Nikolai Makarov's appointment as chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces suggests higher priority will be given to modernizing the military, a top Russian military expert said on Tuesday.
06/04/2008 Russian Navy ready to head for Somalia - Dygalo
If a decision is made, Russian naval ships are ready to head for the Somali coast where pirates recently seized a Dutch ship, an aide to the Russian Navy commander said Tuesday.
05/30/2008 Russia to start training Indian pilots for aircraft carrier
Russia will start training Indian pilots on MiG-29 carrier fighters to be deployed on the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier sold to India for $1.5 billion in 2004, the head of the MiG corporation said Wednesday.
05/30/2008 Norway kicked Russian patrol vessels out of Spitsbergen
Norwegian authorities at Spitsbergen on 20 May kicked the Russian fishery patrol vessel “Mikula” out of the Russian port of Barentsburg. The Russians say Norway with its tough reactions against the vessel violated the Paris Treaty of 1920, which regulates international relations at the far northern archipelago.
05/27/2008 Russian minesweeper joins anti-terror drill on Black Sea
The Zheleznyakov minesweeper from Russia's Black Sea Fleet has left the port of Novorossiisk to join a Turkey-led drill to prevent terrorism and smuggling on the Black Sea, the Russian Navy said on Tuesday.
05/22/2008 New Russian coast guard vessel
The Almaz shipyard in Sankt Petersburg is ready to start construction of a new generation of Russian coast guard vessels. The vessel project 22460 will have more advanced technology and military hardware, higher speed and longer range than any of its predecessors.
05/22/2008 Russian warship to join international drills in August
A Russian battleship will participate in a multilateral exercise in the Sea of Japan including naval forces from France, the U.K. and the U.S. in August, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Tuesday.
05/19/2008 Russia to join large-scale NATO-led naval exercises
The Russian Navy will participate for the first time in a large-scale submarine rescue exercise conducted by NATO countries and their allies, a Navy spokesman said on Friday.
05/16/2008 Nuclear sub returns to Northern Fleet
After eight years of repairs, the Russian nuclear submarine “Nizhny Novgorod” this month returned to its duties in the Northern Fleet.
05/16/2008 Nemanski is denied to cast off
The Russian trawler Nemanskiy was arrested by Norwegian authorities in January this year. Five months later the ship is still not allowed to leave the port of Vadsø.
05/08/2008 Russian Navy denies reports of Black Sea missile loss
Russia's Navy has denied Ukrainian claims that a missile belonging to the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the Crimea was washed up on the Ukrainian coast last week.
05/08/2008 Fire raged in Arkhangelsk shipyard
A major fire has destroyed parts of the Zvezdochka shipyard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast. The shipyard is a key industrial plant in the region.
05/04/2008 Russian Arctic shelf exploration put on halt
Russia might have to wait with it much-announced exploration offensive in Arctic waters. It turns out that the country has leased out key parts of its exploration equipment, parts of it to Norway.
04/24/2008 Russia might lift sunken sub
A prominent group of Russian engineers believe the K-159 nuclear sub will be lifted from the sea bottom in the course of the next four years. The vessel sunk in the Kola Bay during a tugging operation in 2003.
04/24/2008 Russian Navy to support trawlers outside Spitsbergen
Head Commander of the Russian Navy, Vladimir Vysotskii promises to give “psychological support” to the Russian trawlers operating in the waters outside Spitsbergen.
04/24/2008 Russian Navy conducts tactical missile drill in Barents Sea
The nuclear powered missile cruiser Pyotr Velikiy of Russia's Northern Fleet has completed a missile firing exercise in the Barents Sea, a Navy spokesman said on Wednesday.
04/22/2008 NATO monitors exercises of Russia's Baltic Fleet
NATO reconnaissance ships are monitoring large-scale exercises conducted by Russia's Baltic Fleet, a spokesman for the Russian Navy said on Tuesday.
04/07/2008 New Russian nuclear submarine to go to sea this year
Russia will put its first Borey-class strategic nuclear submarine through sea trials in the second half of 2008, the Russian Navy commander said on Friday.
04/01/2008 Russian trawler arrested
The Russian trawler “Kapitan Naumov” was detained by a Norwegian coast guard vessel after it failed to report catch results in the Norwegian economic zone.
03/26/2008 Soviet East met West in Arkhangelsk Interclub
Consequences were dramatic for Valentina Pavlenko, who during the 2WW fell in love with a U.S. sailor in the Arkhangelsk Interclub. Sixty-five years later, the now 80 year old woman shares her experiences from the unique Soviet social clubs for western sailors.
03/11/2008 EU, NATO fear conflicts in High North
Ice melting will make new areas in the Arctic accessible, thus increasing the chances for conflict in not yet delineated areas, a new EU document is reported to state.
03/08/2008 Ex-Navy commander might become governor
Admiral Mikhail Motsak, the former head commander of the Northern Fleet, could become new governor of Arkhangelsk Oblast.
02/25/2008 Russia, N. Korea agree on release of arrested ship - diplomat
Russia's general consul in Chongjin, Valery Valkovich, has secured a speedy release of a Russian ship arrested in the Sea of Japan for allegedly violating the North Korean border, a Russian diplomatic source said on Monday.
02/21/2008 Murmansk loses control over icebreaker fleet
The Russian fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers will be transferred to the Rosatom, leader of the state corporation Sergey Kirienko confirms. Currently, the fleet is managed by the Murmansk Shipping Company.
02/14/2008 The Russian-Indian submarine problem of Arkhangelsk
The Indian Navy still refuses to accept the upgraded diesel-powered submarine “Sindhuvijay”, recently having undergone upgrades at the Zvezdochka shipyard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast.
02/12/2008 Nuclear security measures taken in Severodvinsk
The shipbuilding enterprises in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, will be equipped with an automated monitoring system of the radiation control, as well as new crisis centres.
02/06/2008 Russia, Venezuela may sign $1.4 bln contract for three subs in April
Russia and Venezuela are at the final stage of talks on a deal to sell three Kilo-Class Project 636 submarines to Venezuela's Navy, which could be clinched in April, Vedomosti business daily said Tuesday.
02/04/2008 Finland wants surveillance cooperation with Russia
Finnish Minister of Defence, Jyri Hakamies, is ready to invite Russia to take part in joint marine surveillance training with Finland and Sweden.
02/01/2008 Nuclear sub ready for sailing
The Zvezdochka shipyard and mechanical plant in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, has completed a six-year long upgrade of the nuclear submarine K-117 “Bryansk”.
02/01/2008 Thirty Russian aircraft take part in exercises over two oceans
Over 30 Russian strategic bombers and long-range interceptors are participating in joint exercises with a naval task group in the Atlantic and Arctic, an Air Force spokesman said on Friday.
01/28/2008 Russia and Ukraine keep fee for Sevastopol base unchanged
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to keep the rent for Russia's base in Sevastopol unchanged, Russia's deputy foreign minister said between sessions of a joint subcommittee on the Black Sea base on Thursday.
01/23/2008 Navy moving stirs split in Armed Forces
Head Commander of the Russian Armed Forces, Yuri Baluevskii, says there is no need for the moving of the Navy headquarters from Moscow to Sankt Petersburg. He is joint by a number of other high-ranking Russian defence officials.
01/23/2008 Russia delays overhaul of Indian Navy submarine
The delivery of an Indian Navy diesel submarine which recently underwent a two-year refit at a Russian Barents Sea shipyard will be delayed by at least six months, a shipyard spokesman said.
01/15/2008 Russian missile cruiser near Malta
A russian missle cruiser is expected to anchor somewhere near Malta to carry out military exercises, Russian media reported on Sunday.
01/12/2008 Dmitrii Medvedev meets High North challenges in Murmansk
During his visit to Murmansk, First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitrii Medvedev said that the Russian Navy will have to be strengthened. –Russia must be a great military power at sea, he stressed.
01/11/2008 Speculations surround new Russian navy vessel
The Zvezdochka shipyard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, says that its newly constructed vessel, the “Zvezdochka”, will be able to ship offshore technology, military equipment and engage in tugging and lifting operations.
01/09/2008 Russian fleet will sail in Pacific war games
For the first time, Russia will join the armada of foreign and U.S. warships participating this summer in the largest naval war games in the world.
01/09/2008 Working Together to Defuse Russia's Nuclear Timebomb
On the beaches of the Barents Sea, near the Russian city of Murmansk, ex-Soviet nuclear submarines lie rotting, like ticking ecological time bombs.The Russians have called on German experts to help prevent disaster.
01/05/2008 Bulgarian cargo ship sinks in Sea of Azov, at least 4 dead
At least four people died and one was rescued from board of a Bulgarian dry cargo ship, which sank in the Sea of Azov on the border between Russia and Ukraine, local rescue service said Thursday.
12/31/2007 Happy New Year!
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12/27/2007 Russia successfully tests sea-based ballistic missile
Russia conducted Tuesday a successful test launch of a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Barents Sea in the Arctic, a Navy spokesman said.
12/18/2007 Russian nuclear submarine test-launches ballistic missile
A nuclear submarine of Russia's Northern Fleet successfully test-launched a ballistic missile from the Barents Sea on Monday toward a site in the country's Far East, the Navy said.
12/18/2007 Norwegian rescue team saved sailors outside Kola Peninsula
A rescue team from the Norwegian Joint Rescue Coordination Centre has saved all 12 sailors in a wrecked Russian vessel outside the Fisherman Peninsula on the coast of the Kola Peninsula.
12/18/2007 Russians on North Pole in the dark
The two Russian explorers Matvey Shparo and Boris Smolin this week announced that they plan to be the first ever to reach the North Pole in the winter period.
12/14/2007 Moving of headquarters not well perceived in Russian Navy
The moving of the headquarters of the Russian Navy from Moscow to Sankt Petersburg has encountered major resistance among Navy officials. The conflict could result in the dismissal of several high-ranking Navy representatives.
12/10/2007 BrahMos to increase production of Russian-Indian cruise missiles
The Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos will buy a manufacturing plant in southwestern India to increase production of its supersonic cruise missiles, an Indian military source said Thursday.
12/09/2007 Any reason to fear Russia in the High North?
In a recent speech, head of the Norwegian Armed Forces Sverre Diesen said the situation in the High North “under certain circumstances could open up a room for possible use of military power”.
12/07/2007 Norway Notes Raised Russian Submarine, Air Activity
The second half of 2007 has seen an increase in submarine activity out of Russia’s Northern Fleet Base (NFB) in Murmansk, according to fresh “tracking” reports produced by the Norway Armed Forces’ Military Intelligence Unit (MIU) for the Ministry of Defense (MoD).
12/07/2007 India puts pressure on Arkhangelsk
India is not prepared to re-negotiate terms on the takeover of Russian aircraft carrier “Admiral Gorshkov”, Head of the Indian Navy Sureesh Mehta says.
12/06/2007 Russia to showcase new-generation subs at maritime exhibition
Russia will present its new-generation Amur-1650 class submarine at an international maritime exhibition in Malaysia, Russia's state-controlled arms exporter said recently.
The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) 2007 exhibition will take place on December 4-8 at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Center (MIEC).
"The submarines will include Project 636 [submarines] with an integrated missile complex, Club-S, and the next-generation Amur-1650 submarine," Rosoboronexport said in a press release.
The Project 677 or Lada-class submarines have been designed to engage surface ships and submarines as well as to perform surveillance, mine laying, and special operation forces deployment missions.
Long range anti-ship missiles, rockets, torpedoes and mines can be fired from the torpedo tubes at the bow.
The ninth edition of the biennial LIMA is expected to be the biggest ever with more than 250 companies from 26 countries taking part in the aerospace exhibition alone.
They include Australia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, India, Germany, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Spain.
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11/29/2007 Submarines in “sensitive areas”
Sources in the Norwegian Armed Forces confirm that Russian submarines have intensified training activities in areas outside the Norwegian coast. Orion aircrafts have dropped listening equipment to find the vessel.
11/26/2007 Russia continues reshuffle of Navy top brass
Russia's Navy will soon have new commanders of its two main fleets in the Baltic and Pacific, as part of a major military leadership reshuffle, a high-ranking Defense Ministry source said on Friday.
11/19/2007 Navy joins search for Russian cargo ship in Caspian Sea
A Russian frigate will join the search for a Russian cargo vessel that has been missing in the Caspian Sea since Saturday morning, a Navy spokesman said Monday.
11/15/2007 Russian shipyards did not want to build research vessel
The Russian government allocated 2.4 billion RUB for the construction of a new major Polar research vessel. However, no Russian shipyards wanted to build the vessel.
11/12/2007 Russia to build ice-protected coast guard vessel
The Russian Federal Security Service is to hold a tender on the construction of a new ice-protected coast guard vessel for its border guard service. The vessel, which will have both civil and military functions, will be able to operate in 1,5 meter thick ice.
11/10/2007 Russian ship joins anti-smuggling operation in Black Sea
The Zheleznyakov minesweeper has joined a Turkey-led international operation to deter illegal trading and smuggling on the Black Sea, the Russian Navy's spokesman said Wednesday.
11/08/2007 Navy team to discuss Gorshkov price hike with Russia
Days ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Russia, a top-level Indian Navy delegation is heading for Moscow to discuss the delay and price escalation in the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier deal — perhaps, the most thorny issue between the two countries.
11/08/2007 The Arctic: rivalry or cooperation?
Russia should work more within the international community in resolving Arctic issues - including ones that are not directly related to oil and gas extraction.
10/29/2007 Goodbye to Poland's Tarantul Missile Craft
The Polish navy is decommissioning its two Russian-built Tarantul-class fast attack craft in 2008, the commander of the service's fast patrol boat squadron has told an international naval conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
10/29/2007 France to Help Russia Design Submarines?
France's semi-private naval design & construction firm DCNS has signed a "purchase general contract" for R&D cooperation with Russia's the Krylov Shipbuilding Research Institute, via Rosoboronexport.
10/29/2007 Navy Museum Adds Two Exhibits
The museum-memorial complex of the Russian Navy Museum has reached the second stage of its realization.
10/29/2007 Iran and Russia may establish joint Navy in Caspian Sea
Iran will join a Russian-proposed joint naval task force in the Caspian region only after the legal status of the Caspian Sea has been determined, an Iranian analyst said.
09/20/2007 “North Pole – 35” has been deployed on the ice
Today the regularly scheduled Russian floating station calling by “North Pole – 35” has been deployed on the ice. More then 20 scientists from Russia and Germany combined in a team have started research activity on the ice floe in the Arctic Ocean.
09/14/2007 India set to launch first underwater-based missile
India could soon test its first submarine-launched ballistic missile, the Press Trust of India quoted the Defense Ministry as saying Tuesday, denying that it has already test-fired an SLBM.
09/14/2007 Russian Navy commander dismissed - military source
Commander of the Russian Navy, Fleet Admiral Vladimir Masorin has been dismissed due to length-of-service limitations, a Defense Ministry's source told RIA Novosti Thursday.
09/14/2007 US Marine officers disciplined in slayings of 24 Iraqi civilians
A major general and two senior officers have been disciplined for their roles in investigating the deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians in the town of Haditha in 2005, the US Marine Corps said Wednesday.
09/14/2007 RF Navy Large amphibious ship returns to home base
Large amphibious ship Cesar Kunikov of the Russian Black Sea Fleet returned from its voyage in the Mediterranean Sea to the home port Sebastopol, Crimea.
09/14/2007 Submarine: Military Secret Shows Up on the Internet
Municipal authorities in Sarov, Nizhny Novgorod Region, accidentally revealed the design for the latest Russian submarine when it posted an account of a meeting with its commander on its website.
09/14/2007 Indonesia-Russia Arms Deal Raises Concern
Indonesia has signed a $1 billion arms package to update its crumbling military. The agreement with Russia includes contracts for two submarines and contains an option to purchase up to eight more over the next 15 years.
09/14/2007 First Russian submarine ever to visit Norway
The Northern fleets submarine “Yaroslav” will next week be the first Russian submarine ever to call at a Norwegian naval base. The diesel-powered submarine will visit the main base of the Norwegian Navy at Haakonsvern on September 17th.
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