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03/17/2014 Russian Navy conducting exercises in Caspian Sea A group of Russia's Caspian Flotilla ships have launched exercises in the Caspian Sea.

12/11/2013 Beefing up Arctic presence among top priorities for Russian military, says Putin Expanding Russia's military presence in the Arctic region is among the top priorities for the nation's armed forces, President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.

11/28/2013 Russian Nuclear Subs' Entry Into Service Pushed Back to 2014 The Russian navy will take delivery of two Borey-class nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarines in 2014, the Defense Ministry said Thursday.

11/18/2013 Russia, India to Hold Joint Naval Drills in Sea of Japan Russia and India agreed Monday to hold joint naval exercises next year in the Sea of Japan.

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.

08/30/2013 Work Begins on 6th Missile Boat for Caspian Flotilla Construction work has begun on a sixth attack missile boat for the Russian Navy’s Caspian Flotilla.

02/12/2013 Caspian Flotilla received new Stealth corvette Caspian Flotilla received new Stealth corvette

12/30/2012 Two Russian Landing Ships Passed Turkish Straits Two Russian Landing Ships Passed Turkish Straits

12/21/2012 Russian Destroyer Visited Iranian Port Russian Destroyer Visited Iranian Port

12/21/2012 Shipbuilders Confuted Military's Refusal to Built Mistrals Shipbuilders Confuted Military's Refusal to Built Mistrals

12/21/2012 Ice Maritime Operations Modeling Center Opens in St. Petersburg Ice Maritime Operations Modeling Center Opens in St. Petersburg

12/20/2012 Second Research Sub Keel-Laid at Sevmash Second Research Sub Keel-Laid at Sevmash

12/20/2012 Chirkov: Russia to Build Aircraft Carriers and Unmanned Subs Chirkov: Russia to Build Aircraft Carriers and Unmanned Subs

12/20/2012 Zvezdochka Shipyard Began Construction of Salvage Tug Zvezdochka Shipyard Began Construction of Salvage Tug

12/20/2012 Russia to Revise Military Import Contracts Russia to Revise Military Import Contracts

12/18/2012 Fifth Buyan-Class Corvette Gets Name of Serpukhov Fifth Buyan-Class Corvette Gets Name of Serpukhov

12/17/2012 Ensign Hoisting Date for Research Ship Seliger Appointed Ensign Hoisting Date for Research Ship Seliger Appointed

12/17/2012 Arkhangelsk Governor Plans to Turn Shipyards in Tourist Area Arkhangelsk Governor Plans to Turn Shipyards in Tourist Area

12/16/2012 Second Sub for Black Sea Fleet Passes Hydraulic Pressure Test Second Sub for Black Sea Fleet Passes Hydraulic Pressure Test

12/14/2012 Putin: Russia to Continue Rearmament of Submarine Base at Kamchatka Putin: Russia to Continue Rearmament of Submarine Base at Kamchatka

12/14/2012 Corvette Boiky Undergoes Degaussing Corvette Boiky Undergoes Degaussing

12/13/2012 Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov to Pass Repair in Bulgaria in 2013 Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov to Pass Repair in Bulgaria in 2013

12/13/2012 Russia, Ukraine to Hold Fairway of Peace Exercise in July 2013 Russia, Ukraine to Hold Fairway of Peace Exercise in July 2013

12/12/2012 Vyborg Shipyard Laid Keel for Second Project 21900M Icebreaker Vyborg Shipyard Laid Keel for Second Project 21900M Icebreaker

12/12/2012 Monument to Marinesko Opens in 2013 by Russian Navy Day Monument to Marinesko Opens in 2013 by Russian Navy Day

12/12/2012 Black Sea Fleet Ships Not Violated Russian-Ukrainian Treaties Black Sea Fleet Ships Not Violated Russian-Ukrainian Treaties

12/11/2012 Russia, India to Discuss Vikramaditya Delivery at Summit in Delhi Russia, India to Discuss Vikramaditya Delivery at Summit in Delhi

12/11/2012 Northern Fleet Meets Norwegian Coast Rangers Northern Fleet Meets Norwegian Coast Rangers

12/11/2012 Corvette Makhachkala to Join Caspian Flotilla by Yearend Corvette Makhachkala to Join Caspian Flotilla by Yearend

12/10/2012 Black Sea Fleet Attends BLACKSEAFOR Activation Black Sea Fleet Attends BLACKSEAFOR Activation

12/10/2012 Defense Ministry: BSF Ships Return from Mediterranean Deployment Defense Ministry: BSF Ships Return from Mediterranean Deployment

12/10/2012 INS Vikramaditya to Continue Trials Early in Summer INS Vikramaditya to Continue Trials Early in Summer

12/06/2012 Black Sea Fleet's Anti-Piracy Mission Frustrated Black Sea Fleet's Anti-Piracy Mission Frustrated

12/05/2012 Destroyer Severomorsk Opens New Training Season at Northern Fleet Destroyer Severomorsk Opens New Training Season at Northern Fleet

12/05/2012 BSF Commander Encouraged Sailor Who Saved Man in Distress BSF Commander Encouraged Sailor Who Saved Man in Distress

12/05/2012 Yantar Shipyard Launches All-Round Oceanographic Ship Yantar Shipyard Launches All-Round Oceanographic Ship

12/05/2012 Russia to Double Number of Losharik-Class Bathyscaphs Russia to Double Number of Losharik-Class Bathyscaphs

12/04/2012 Corvette Makhachkala Commissioned into Russian Navy Corvette Makhachkala Commissioned into Russian Navy

12/04/2012 Pacific Fleet Took Part in INDRA-2012 Joint Exercise Pacific Fleet Took Part in INDRA-2012 Joint Exercise

11/30/2012 Pacific Fleet Summarizes Training Year Results Pacific Fleet Summarizes Training Year Results

11/29/2012 SSGN Severodvinsk Performed Underwater Cruise Missile Launch SSGN Severodvinsk Performed Underwater Cruise Missile Launch

11/29/2012 Second Ice-Class Patrol Ship Sets Afloat on Dec 14 Second Ice-Class Patrol Ship Sets Afloat on Dec 14

11/29/2012 Medvedev Commented Defense Minister's Ouster Medvedev Commented Defense Minister's Ouster

11/29/2012 Copied Pictures of Cruiser Varyag's Battle Donated to Central Naval Museum Copied Pictures of Cruiser Varyag's Battle Donated to Central Naval Museum

11/28/2012 Pacific Fleet Task Unit Calls at Mumbai, India Pacific Fleet Task Unit Calls at Mumbai, India

11/28/2012 Training Ship Perekop to Pass Repair in Bulgaria Training Ship Perekop to Pass Repair in Bulgaria

11/28/2012 Almaz Marine Yard Launched 16-th Sobol-Class Patrol Boat Almaz Marine Yard Launched 16-th Sobol-Class Patrol Boat

11/28/2012 Caspian Flotilla to Get Three Serna Landing Boats within Two Years Caspian Flotilla to Get Three Serna Landing Boats within Two Years

11/28/2012 Nerpa Shipyard Starts Dismantling of Nuc Sub Krasnodar Nerpa Shipyard Starts Dismantling of Nuc Sub Krasnodar

11/28/2012 Russia Developed Instrument Deck Landing System Russia Developed Instrument Deck Landing System

11/27/2012 Keel-Laying Date of Fourth Frigate for Russian Navy Still Undefined Keel-Laying Date of Fourth Frigate for Russian Navy Still Undefined

11/27/2012 Russia Develops Aircraft Carrier as Key National Security Element Russia Develops Aircraft Carrier as Key National Security Element

11/27/2012 Research Ship Yantar to Put Afloat on December 5 Research Ship Yantar to Put Afloat on December 5

11/27/2012 India Set Delivery Deadline for INS Vikramaditya India Set Delivery Deadline for INS Vikramaditya

11/26/2012 Zelenodolsk Shipyard Lays Down Transport Dock Sviyaga Zelenodolsk Shipyard Lays Down Transport Dock Sviyaga

11/26/2012 Navy Commander: Russia Needs Advanced Aircraft Carriers Navy Commander: Russia Needs Advanced Aircraft Carriers

11/26/2012 Russia, NATO to Tie Munitions Disposal Agreement Russia, NATO to Tie Munitions Disposal Agreement

11/26/2012 Russian Stealth Corvette Remains Unarmed Russian Stealth Corvette Remains Unarmed

11/23/2012 Russian Military to Invest in Promo Films Russian Military to Invest in Promo Films

11/23/2012 Rescue Ship Igor Belousov Equips with Electric Propulsion System Rescue Ship Igor Belousov Equips with Electric Propulsion System

11/23/2012 Russia May Use Tartus Naval Base to Maintain Anti-Piracy Mission Russia May Use Tartus Naval Base to Maintain Anti-Piracy Mission

11/23/2012 Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya to Take Sea in Summer 2013 Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya to Take Sea in Summer 2013

11/22/2012 Corvette Boiky Finished First Phase of Sea Trials Corvette Boiky Finished First Phase of Sea Trials

11/22/2012 Severnaya Verf to Lay Down Second Recon Ship in 2013 Severnaya Verf to Lay Down Second Recon Ship in 2013

11/22/2012 Media: Serdiukov's "Most Beautiful Favorite" Found Better Job Media: Serdiukov's "Most Beautiful Favorite" Found Better Job

11/22/2012 SSBN Verkhoturye Puts Off for Trials in White Sea SSBN Verkhoturye Puts Off for Trials in White Sea

11/21/2012 Severnaya Verf Shipyard Continues Building Corvettes Severnaya Verf Shipyard Continues Building Corvettes

11/21/2012 SSBN Alexander Nevsky to Pass State Trials in December SSBN Alexander Nevsky to Pass State Trials in December

11/21/2012 Caspian Flotilla Equips with Newest Multi-Beam Echo Sounders Caspian Flotilla Equips with Newest Multi-Beam Echo Sounders

11/21/2012 Black Sea Fleet to Form Crews for New Ships in 2013 Black Sea Fleet to Form Crews for New Ships in 2013

11/21/2012 Rogozin Expects New Debunking and Dismissals in Defense Industry Rogozin Expects New Debunking and Dismissals in Defense Industry

11/21/2012 Ushakov: Severnaya Verf Workloaded for Many Years Ahead Ushakov: Severnaya Verf Workloaded for Many Years Ahead

11/21/2012 Stylist Yudashkin: Military Bosses Turned Innovative Uniform into Counterfeit Stylist Yudashkin: Military Bosses Turned Innovative Uniform into Counterfeit

11/21/2012 Defense Ministry Scandal: Other $5 mln Confiscated Defense Ministry Scandal: Other $5 mln Confiscated

11/20/2012 Sea Trials of Frigate Admiral Gorshkov to Start Next Year Sea Trials of Frigate Admiral Gorshkov to Start Next Year

11/20/2012 Novorossiysk Naval Base Construction: First Phase to Finish Late in 2013 Novorossiysk Naval Base Construction: First Phase to Finish Late in 2013

11/20/2012 Commercial Companies Lift Sunken Wrecks off Kamchatka Commercial Companies Lift Sunken Wrecks off Kamchatka

11/20/2012 Research Ship Seliger Completes State Trials Research Ship Seliger Completes State Trials

11/20/2012 Submariners Brought Crew of Sunken Fishing Ship Ashore Submariners Brought Crew of Sunken Fishing Ship Ashore

11/19/2012 Russian-Built Frigate Left for India Russian-Built Frigate Left for India

11/19/2012 Ten Millions Misappropriated During Submarine Repair Ten Millions Misappropriated During Submarine Repair

11/19/2012 Putin Sees No Problems for Serdiukov to Get New Job Putin Sees No Problems for Serdiukov to Get New Job

11/19/2012 Russian Submariners Saved Fishermen in Barents Sea Russian Submariners Saved Fishermen in Barents Sea

11/16/2012 Russia Gains Leadership Supplying Asia with Ships and Armor Russia Gains Leadership Supplying Asia with Ships and Armor

11/16/2012 Naval Officer Crashed His Friend to Death by Car Released in Own Custody Naval Officer Crashed His Friend to Death by Car Released in Own Custody

11/16/2012 Russia to Modernize Third Pair of Algerian Warships Russia to Modernize Third Pair of Algerian Warships

11/16/2012 Caliber Cruise Missiles to Set in Russian Subs since 2013 Caliber Cruise Missiles to Set in Russian Subs since 2013

11/16/2012 Russian Navy to Receive Corvette Boiky by Year End Russian Navy to Receive Corvette Boiky by Year End

11/15/2012 Defense Ministry Delays Completion of Two Newest Corvettes Defense Ministry Delays Completion of Two Newest Corvettes

11/15/2012 Black Sea Fleet Ships Deployed Longer in Mediterranean in 2012 Black Sea Fleet Ships Deployed Longer in Mediterranean in 2012

11/15/2012 Media: Fired Defense Minister Gets New Position Media: Fired Defense Minister Gets New Position

11/15/2012 Destroyer Smetlivy Left Italy after Repairs Destroyer Smetlivy Left Italy after Repairs

11/15/2012 Russian Sailors Arrested in Nigeria to Set Free Soon Russian Sailors Arrested in Nigeria to Set Free Soon

11/14/2012 British Submariner Confessed Ties with Russian Intelligence British Submariner Confessed Ties with Russian Intelligence

11/14/2012 Second Counter-Terror Boat Grachonok Passes Trials in Novorossiysk Second Counter-Terror Boat Grachonok Passes Trials in Novorossiysk

11/14/2012 Source: Russia to Lay Down Next Project 22350 Frigate Source: Russia to Lay Down Next Project 22350 Frigate

11/14/2012 Defense Ministry Postpones Decision upon Second Two Mistrals Defense Ministry Postpones Decision upon Second Two Mistrals

11/14/2012 Severnaya Verf Shipyard Celebrates Centenary Severnaya Verf Shipyard Celebrates Centenary

11/13/2012 Two Russian Navy Task Groups Heading for Gulf of Aden Two Russian Navy Task Groups Heading for Gulf of Aden

11/13/2012 India to Buy Three More Russian Frigates India to Buy Three More Russian Frigates

11/13/2012 Elbrus: New Kind of Supply Ship for Russian Navy Elbrus: New Kind of Supply Ship for Russian Navy

11/13/2012 Media: Russia's Oldest Sub Returns to Black Sea Fleet Media: Russia's Oldest Sub Returns to Black Sea Fleet

11/12/2012 SSBN Svyatoi Georgy Pobedonosets Returned to Vilyuchinsk SSBN Svyatoi Georgy Pobedonosets Returned to Vilyuchinsk

11/12/2012 Northern Fleet Takes New Survival Suit in Service Northern Fleet Takes New Survival Suit in Service

11/12/2012 India to Get Rebuilt Russian Aircraft Carrier in June 2013 India to Get Rebuilt Russian Aircraft Carrier in June 2013

11/12/2012 Media: Russia May Use "Alligators" against Somali Pirates Media: Russia May Use "Alligators" against Somali Pirates

11/12/2012 Defense Ministry to Review Contract for Ivan Gren Landing Ship Defense Ministry to Review Contract for Ivan Gren Landing Ship

11/09/2012 Sea Phase of IONIEX-2012 Held in Ionian Sea Sea Phase of IONIEX-2012 Held in Ionian Sea

11/09/2012 Chief of Russian General Staff Resigned Chief of Russian General Staff Resigned

11/09/2012 Russian Navy Deploys Two Antipiracy Task Units Russian Navy Deploys Two Antipiracy Task Units

11/09/2012 Severnaya Verf to Lay Down Logistic Support Ship Severnaya Verf to Lay Down Logistic Support Ship

11/08/2012 Pacific Naval College Turns 75 Pacific Naval College Turns 75

11/08/2012 SSBN Svyatoi Georgy Pobedonosets Returns Home on Nov 9 SSBN Svyatoi Georgy Pobedonosets Returns Home on Nov 9

11/08/2012 Zvezdochka Shipyard to Build Advanced Supply Ship for Russian Navy Zvezdochka Shipyard to Build Advanced Supply Ship for Russian Navy

11/08/2012 Sevmash Celebrates Commissioning Anniversary of SSBN Leninets Sevmash Celebrates Commissioning Anniversary of SSBN Leninets

11/08/2012 SSGN Severodvinsk Launched Newest Cruise Missile SSGN Severodvinsk Launched Newest Cruise Missile

11/07/2012 SSGN Severodvinsk Started State Acceptance Trials SSGN Severodvinsk Started State Acceptance Trials

11/07/2012 Fired Defense Minister Handed Over 'Nuclear Briefcase' to Successor Fired Defense Minister Handed Over 'Nuclear Briefcase' to Successor

11/07/2012 Defense Order to Exceed RUR 2 Trillions in 2013 Defense Order to Exceed RUR 2 Trillions in 2013

11/07/2012 Russian Navy to Get Pantsir SAM system in 3 Years Russian Navy to Get Pantsir SAM system in 3 Years

11/07/2012 Communists: New Defense Minister Should Change Military Reform Concept Communists: New Defense Minister Should Change Military Reform Concept

11/07/2012 Russia Refuses to Pay Taxes on Black Sea Fleet Cargoes Russia Refuses to Pay Taxes on Black Sea Fleet Cargoes

11/06/2012 Overaged Frigate Neukrotimy Sank in Baltic Sea Overaged Frigate Neukrotimy Sank in Baltic Sea

11/06/2012 Baltic Fleet Commander Met with German Consul General Baltic Fleet Commander Met with German Consul General

11/06/2012 BSF Floating Workshop Returned from Mediterranean BSF Floating Workshop Returned from Mediterranean

11/06/2012 Caspian Flotilla to Receive New Corvettes Caspian Flotilla to Receive New Corvettes

11/06/2012 SSBN Tula Celebrates 25-th Anniversary SSBN Tula Celebrates 25-th Anniversary

11/06/2012 Black Sea Fleet Participates in IONIEX-2012 Exercise Black Sea Fleet Participates in IONIEX-2012 Exercise

11/02/2012 France Transfers Mistral Technology to Russia Ahead of Schedule France Transfers Mistral Technology to Russia Ahead of Schedule

11/02/2012 Foreign Ministry: Russian Sailors Captured in Nigeria Set Free Foreign Ministry: Russian Sailors Captured in Nigeria Set Free

11/02/2012 Caspian Flotilla Employs Crews for New Corvettes Caspian Flotilla Employs Crews for New Corvettes

11/02/2012 Seagoing Tugs Get Innovative Electric Propulsion Seagoing Tugs Get Innovative Electric Propulsion

11/02/2012 Future of Ukrainian Shipbuilding Directly Depends on Russia Future of Ukrainian Shipbuilding Directly Depends on Russia

11/02/2012 Naval Vets Collect Money to Open the Arctic Convoys Monument Naval Vets Collect Money to Open the Arctic Convoys Monument

11/01/2012 MiG-29KUB Deck Landing on Vikramaditya Posted in Internet MiG-29KUB Deck Landing on Vikramaditya Posted in Internet

11/01/2012 Russia Asks France to Accommodate Recon Airplanes in Djibouti Russia Asks France to Accommodate Recon Airplanes in Djibouti

11/01/2012 Navy Commander: Russia to Launch Five Ships a Year Navy Commander: Russia to Launch Five Ships a Year

11/01/2012 Research Ship Marshall Krylov Accomplished Special Tasks at Sea Research Ship Marshall Krylov Accomplished Special Tasks at Sea

11/01/2012 Serdiukov: Construction of Second Two Mistrals May Start in 2013 Serdiukov: Construction of Second Two Mistrals May Start in 2013

11/01/2012 Russia, Italy to Hold IONIEX-2012 Exercise in Nov 5-10 Russia, Italy to Hold IONIEX-2012 Exercise in Nov 5-10

10/31/2012 Media: SSBN Orel to Pass Upgrade in 2013 Media: SSBN Orel to Pass Upgrade in 2013

10/31/2012 Russian Navy HQ Finally Settled in St. Petersburg Russian Navy HQ Finally Settled in St. Petersburg

10/31/2012 Military Ceremonies Resumed on Cruiser Avrora Military Ceremonies Resumed on Cruiser Avrora

10/31/2012 Dockside Trials of Bester-1 Rescue Submersible Start in April 2013 Dockside Trials of Bester-1 Rescue Submersible Start in April 2013

10/31/2012 Brazilian Tourists Were Refused to Visit Museum Cruiser Brazilian Tourists Were Refused to Visit Museum Cruiser

10/30/2012 Zvezdochka Shipyard Starts Sea Trials of Indian Sub INS Sindhurakshak Zvezdochka Shipyard Starts Sea Trials of Indian Sub INS Sindhurakshak

10/30/2012 Kamov to Make First Helicopters for Mistral Ships in 2013 Kamov to Make First Helicopters for Mistral Ships in 2013

10/30/2012 Russia Tests Hydrogen-Fueled Submarine Russia Tests Hydrogen-Fueled Submarine

10/30/2012 Air Recon System to Secure Winter Olympics 2014 in Sochi Air Recon System to Secure Winter Olympics 2014 in Sochi

10/29/2012 BSF Landing Ship Novocherkassk Left Thessaloniki, Greece BSF Landing Ship Novocherkassk Left Thessaloniki, Greece

10/29/2012 Russian Navy to Purchase Unmanned Helicopters Russian Navy to Purchase Unmanned Helicopters

10/29/2012 New Minesweepers to Join Russian Navy since 2015 New Minesweepers to Join Russian Navy since 2015

10/29/2012 Deepwater Trials of SSK St. Petersburg Postponed for 2013 Deepwater Trials of SSK St. Petersburg Postponed for 2013

10/29/2012 Losharik Bathyscaph Passed Trials in Arctic Losharik Bathyscaph Passed Trials in Arctic

10/26/2012 Caspian Flotilla Receives New Harbor Tug Caspian Flotilla Receives New Harbor Tug

10/26/2012 Eighth PF Anti-Piracy Task Unit Gears Up for Deployment Eighth PF Anti-Piracy Task Unit Gears Up for Deployment

10/26/2012 Conscript Sailor Committed Suicide Conscript Sailor Committed Suicide

10/26/2012 Missile Cruiser Marshall Ustinov Begins Dock Repair Missile Cruiser Marshall Ustinov Begins Dock Repair

10/26/2012 Defense Ministry to Pay Penalty for Non-Accepting SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Defense Ministry to Pay Penalty for Non-Accepting SSBN Yury Dolgoruky

10/26/2012 Second Couple of Mistral Ships Not on Euronaval-2012 Agenda Second Couple of Mistral Ships Not on Euronaval-2012 Agenda

10/26/2012 Cruiser Avrora May Become St. Petersburg's Symbol Cruiser Avrora May Become St. Petersburg's Symbol

10/25/2012 Reason for Russian Ship's Arrest in Nigeria Takes Wind Reason for Russian Ship's Arrest in Nigeria Takes Wind

10/25/2012 Landing Ship Novocherkassk Called at Piraeus, Greece Landing Ship Novocherkassk Called at Piraeus, Greece

10/25/2012 Russian Frigates to Arm with BrahMos Missiles Russian Frigates to Arm with BrahMos Missiles

10/25/2012 Russia May Cooperate with South Africa in Military Areas Russia May Cooperate with South Africa in Military Areas

10/25/2012 Spanish Avante-Class Patrol Craft to Receive Russian Arms Spanish Avante-Class Patrol Craft to Receive Russian Arms

10/25/2012 Admiralteyskie Verfi to Launch Rescue Ship Igor Belousov on Oct 30 Admiralteyskie Verfi to Launch Rescue Ship Igor Belousov on Oct 30

10/24/2012 French Defense Minister Visited Russian Booth at Euronaval-2012 French Defense Minister Visited Russian Booth at Euronaval-2012

10/24/2012 Rosoboronexport: Russia to Enlarge Export of Non-Nuclear Subs Rosoboronexport: Russia to Enlarge Export of Non-Nuclear Subs

10/24/2012 Stealth Corvette Volgodonsk Debuted in Caspian Sea Stealth Corvette Volgodonsk Debuted in Caspian Sea

10/24/2012 Russian Military Import Remains Same, $100-150 mln Russian Military Import Remains Same, $100-150 mln

10/23/2012 France to Launch First Mistral Ship for Russia in Sept 2013 France to Launch First Mistral Ship for Russia in Sept 2013

10/23/2012 Northern Fleet Ships Visited Foreign Ports 20 Times in 2012 Northern Fleet Ships Visited Foreign Ports 20 Times in 2012

10/23/2012 Media: Russian-Italian Submarine Project Gets Rolling Media: Russian-Italian Submarine Project Gets Rolling

10/23/2012 First Submarine-Launched BrahMos Missile to Fly This Year First Submarine-Launched BrahMos Missile to Fly This Year

10/22/2012 Russian Defense Ministry Defers Commissioning of SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Russian Defense Ministry Defers Commissioning of SSBN Yury Dolgoruky

10/22/2012 Black Sea Fleet Floating Workshop Heads for Tartus Black Sea Fleet Floating Workshop Heads for Tartus

10/22/2012 SSGN Severodvinsk Completed Sea Trials Round SSGN Severodvinsk Completed Sea Trials Round

10/22/2012 Media: Black Sea Fleet Flagship Downgraded Media: Black Sea Fleet Flagship Downgraded

10/19/2012 Destroyer Smetlivy Set Course for Mediterranean Destroyer Smetlivy Set Course for Mediterranean

10/19/2012 INS Tarkash Prepares for Checkup Trial Round INS Tarkash Prepares for Checkup Trial Round

10/19/2012 International Maritime Defense Show-2013 in St. Petersburg Postponed International Maritime Defense Show-2013 in St. Petersburg Postponed

10/19/2012 Pacific Fleet Rescuers Picked Up "Spacecraft" Pacific Fleet Rescuers Picked Up "Spacecraft"

10/19/2012 Measurement Ship Marshall Krylov in Service Again Measurement Ship Marshall Krylov in Service Again

10/18/2012 Russia to Participate in Euronaval-2012 Exhibition Russia to Participate in Euronaval-2012 Exhibition

10/18/2012 Nigeria Prepares to Release Russian Sailors from Pirate Captivity Nigeria Prepares to Release Russian Sailors from Pirate Captivity

10/18/2012 Defense Ministry: Status of Cruiser Avrora Grows Defense Ministry: Status of Cruiser Avrora Grows

10/18/2012 Russia to Spend RUR 6 Trillions on Armed Forces Russia to Spend RUR 6 Trillions on Armed Forces

10/18/2012 NATO Classifies Russia as Cyber-Enemy NATO Classifies Russia as Cyber-Enemy

10/18/2012 Ministry of Transport: Russia to Obtain 30 Icebreakers by 2030 Ministry of Transport: Russia to Obtain 30 Icebreakers by 2030

10/17/2012 Rescue Ship Igor Belousov to Set Afloat on Oct 30 Rescue Ship Igor Belousov to Set Afloat on Oct 30

10/17/2012 Caspian Flotilla Task Unit Returned from Deployment Caspian Flotilla Task Unit Returned from Deployment

10/17/2012 Russian Military Has No Funds to Dispose Nuclear Munitions Russian Military Has No Funds to Dispose Nuclear Munitions

10/17/2012 Second Indian Frigate Gears Up for Delivery Second Indian Frigate Gears Up for Delivery

10/16/2012 Tests of ASW Helicopter Ka-27M Started at Northern Fleet Tests of ASW Helicopter Ka-27M Started at Northern Fleet

10/16/2012 Source: Russian Navy to Found Torpedo Test Range Source: Russian Navy to Found Torpedo Test Range

10/16/2012 Keel-Laying Date of Russian Frigate Postponed Keel-Laying Date of Russian Frigate Postponed

10/16/2012 Russia Drafted Shipbuilding Development Program 2030 Russia Drafted Shipbuilding Development Program 2030

10/16/2012 Hydroplane Be-12 Fell Due to Engine Failure Hydroplane Be-12 Fell Due to Engine Failure

10/16/2012 Poll: Responsibility for Nerpa Tragedy Lays upon Freon Supplier Poll: Responsibility for Nerpa Tragedy Lays upon Freon Supplier

10/15/2012 Admiralteyskie Verfi Shipyard to Build 17 Ships within 5 Years Admiralteyskie Verfi Shipyard to Build 17 Ships within 5 Years

10/15/2012 Russia, Ukraine to Sign Anti-Piracy Agreement Russia, Ukraine to Sign Anti-Piracy Agreement

10/15/2012 New Helicopter Ka-62 Kasatka Joins Russian Navy in 2014 New Helicopter Ka-62 Kasatka Joins Russian Navy in 2014

10/15/2012 Innovation: Russian Navy Inculcates Modular Shipbuilding Innovation: Russian Navy Inculcates Modular Shipbuilding

10/15/2012 Russian Navy Declares Development Prospects Russian Navy Declares Development Prospects

10/12/2012 Nerpa Shipyard Launches Transport Ship Yauza Nerpa Shipyard Launches Transport Ship Yauza

10/12/2012 Air and Underwater Launches of BrahMos Missiles to Hold Soon Air and Underwater Launches of BrahMos Missiles to Hold Soon

10/12/2012 Vyborg Shipyard to Lay Down New Diesel Icebreaker Vyborg Shipyard to Lay Down New Diesel Icebreaker

10/11/2012 Russia Tests Indian SSK Sindhurakshak Next Week Russia Tests Indian SSK Sindhurakshak Next Week

10/11/2012 Canadian Naval Officer: Russia Monthly Paid $3,000 for Espionage Canadian Naval Officer: Russia Monthly Paid $3,000 for Espionage

10/11/2012 India Not Claimed for Aircraft Carrier Delivery Penalty India Not Claimed for Aircraft Carrier Delivery Penalty

10/11/2012 Corvette Boiky Undergoes Sea Trials in Baltic Corvette Boiky Undergoes Sea Trials in Baltic

10/10/2012 BrahMos Missile Displayed Prestrategic Features BrahMos Missile Displayed Prestrategic Features

10/10/2012 Disinformation: Frigate Admiral Gorshkov Won't Start Trials in November Disinformation: Frigate Admiral Gorshkov Won't Start Trials in November

10/10/2012 Admiralteyskie Verfi Shipyard Delivers Expedition Ship Akademik Treshnikov Admiralteyskie Verfi Shipyard Delivers Expedition Ship Akademik Treshnikov

10/10/2012 New-Generation Icebreaker Keel-Laid at Baltiysky Zavod Shipyard New-Generation Icebreaker Keel-Laid at Baltiysky Zavod Shipyard

10/09/2012 Baltic Fleet Commander Met with Swedish Naval Chief Baltic Fleet Commander Met with Swedish Naval Chief

10/09/2012 Frigate INS Trikand Started Dockside Trials Frigate INS Trikand Started Dockside Trials

10/09/2012 Russian, German Defense Ministers Talked on Cooperation Prospects Russian, German Defense Ministers Talked on Cooperation Prospects

10/09/2012 US Suspects 7 Finnish Companies of Smuggling Microelectronics to Russia US Suspects 7 Finnish Companies of Smuggling Microelectronics to Russia

10/08/2012 Landing Ship Novocherkassk Arrived at Greek Island Corfu Landing Ship Novocherkassk Arrived at Greek Island Corfu

10/08/2012 BrahMos Missile Hit Dummy Ship BrahMos Missile Hit Dummy Ship

10/08/2012 Caspian Flotilla Ships to Visit Azerbaijan Caspian Flotilla Ships to Visit Azerbaijan

10/08/2012 Russian Defense Ministry Announces Scientific Contest Russian Defense Ministry Announces Scientific Contest

10/08/2012 Pacific Fleet Ships Exercise off Kamchatka Pacific Fleet Ships Exercise off Kamchatka

10/08/2012 Frigate Admiral Gorshkov Starts Trials in November Frigate Admiral Gorshkov Starts Trials in November

10/08/2012 Putin Reminded Tajikistan Counterpart about Soviet Naval Experience Putin Reminded Tajikistan Counterpart about Soviet Naval Experience

10/08/2012 PF Scouts Practice Raids in Enemy's Rear PF Scouts Practice Raids in Enemy's Rear

10/05/2012 Russia to Resume Under-Critical Nuclear Tests on Novaya Zemlya Russia to Resume Under-Critical Nuclear Tests on Novaya Zemlya

10/05/2012 Krylov Scientific Center Introduces Multi-Hulled Icebreaker Krylov Scientific Center Introduces Multi-Hulled Icebreaker

10/05/2012 Russian Defense Companies Take Lowest Positions in 'Honesty Rating' Russian Defense Companies Take Lowest Positions in 'Honesty Rating'

10/05/2012 Russian Defense Minister Met with Indian Counterpart Russian Defense Minister Met with Indian Counterpart

10/04/2012 Indian Media: Russia Can Be Penalized for Postponed Delivery of INS Vikramaditya Indian Media: Russia Can Be Penalized for Postponed Delivery of INS Vikramaditya

10/04/2012 Russian Air Force to Hunt for Aircraft Carriers Russian Air Force to Hunt for Aircraft Carriers

10/04/2012 Eleven Americans Accused of Espionage for Russia Eleven Americans Accused of Espionage for Russia

10/04/2012 Baltic Fleet: Military Personnel Has No Part in Drug Storage Incident Baltic Fleet: Military Personnel Has No Part in Drug Storage Incident

10/04/2012 Ozernaya Verf Shipyard Handed Over Police Boat Ozernaya Verf Shipyard Handed Over Police Boat

10/02/2012 Russia Lays Down New Icebreaker Russia Lays Down New Icebreaker

10/02/2012 Delivery Date of Indian Frigate INS Tarkash Determined Delivery Date of Indian Frigate INS Tarkash Determined

10/02/2012 Northern Fleet Minesweeping Unit Returned to Homebase Northern Fleet Minesweeping Unit Returned to Homebase

10/02/2012 Sagem to Equip Russian Mistrals with Optronic Systems Sagem to Equip Russian Mistrals with Optronic Systems

10/01/2012 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Ready to Enter Service SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Ready to Enter Service

10/01/2012 Northern Fleet Prepares to Accommodate Fourth-Generation Subs Northern Fleet Prepares to Accommodate Fourth-Generation Subs

10/01/2012 First Mistral Laid Down at Baltiysky Zavod Shipyard First Mistral Laid Down at Baltiysky Zavod Shipyard

10/01/2012 SSBN Alexander Nevsky Passed Another Trial Round SSBN Alexander Nevsky Passed Another Trial Round

09/28/2012 China Feels Offended: Russian Carrier Failed Trials Not Due to Chinese Bricks China Feels Offended: Russian Carrier Failed Trials Not Due to Chinese Bricks

09/28/2012 Petr Veliky Returns from Arctic Petr Veliky Returns from Arctic

09/28/2012 Pacific Fleet Seals Jump into Sea from Helicopter Pacific Fleet Seals Jump into Sea from Helicopter

09/28/2012 Bulava Missile Massively Produced Thru 4 Years Bulava Missile Massively Produced Thru 4 Years

09/28/2012 Politicians Forecast Russian Military Export Politicians Forecast Russian Military Export

09/27/2012 Work on Mistral Ships for Russia Goes on Schedule Work on Mistral Ships for Russia Goes on Schedule

09/27/2012 First Soviet Nuc Sub Not Going to Scrap First Soviet Nuc Sub Not Going to Scrap

09/27/2012 Rosoboronexport Sold Arms for $7 Bln in 2012 Rosoboronexport Sold Arms for $7 Bln in 2012

09/27/2012 Caspian Flotilla Gets Ready to Commission New Corvette Caspian Flotilla Gets Ready to Commission New Corvette

09/27/2012 Russian Mistral Crews to Train on First Ship Russian Mistral Crews to Train on First Ship

09/26/2012 Russian Navy Commander Visits Italy Russian Navy Commander Visits Italy

09/26/2012 Rogozin Recalls Industrialization of 1930's Rogozin Recalls Industrialization of 1930's

09/26/2012 Repair of Cruiser Admiral Nakhimov Needs RUR 50 Bln Repair of Cruiser Admiral Nakhimov Needs RUR 50 Bln

09/25/2012 Rescue Ship Igor Belousov Gets Afloat in October Rescue Ship Igor Belousov Gets Afloat in October

09/25/2012 Submarine St. Petersburg to Serve and Pass Trials at Northern Fleet Submarine St. Petersburg to Serve and Pass Trials at Northern Fleet

09/24/2012 Media: Cruiser Petr Veliky Becomes Russia's Missile Defense Component Media: Cruiser Petr Veliky Becomes Russia's Missile Defense Component

09/24/2012 Almaz Shipyard Laid Down New Coast Guard Ship Almaz Shipyard Laid Down New Coast Guard Ship

09/24/2012 Rogozin: Vikramaditya Broke Down Due to Poland and British Equipment Rogozin: Vikramaditya Broke Down Due to Poland and British Equipment

09/24/2012 Vladivostok Meets Japanese Naval Ships Vladivostok Meets Japanese Naval Ships

09/24/2012 Lada-Class Subs May Receive New Powerplants Lada-Class Subs May Receive New Powerplants

09/20/2012 Submarine Executive Officer Knocked Down Woman by Car Submarine Executive Officer Knocked Down Woman by Car

09/20/2012 BSF Ships Held Landing Assault at Caucasus-2012 Exercise BSF Ships Held Landing Assault at Caucasus-2012 Exercise

09/20/2012 Putin: Modernization of Defence Industry is National Priority Putin: Modernization of Defence Industry is National Priority

09/20/2012 American Destroyer Visits Vladivostok American Destroyer Visits Vladivostok

09/20/2012 Yantar Shipyard to Lay down Next Ship for Russian Navy Yantar Shipyard to Lay down Next Ship for Russian Navy

09/20/2012 Putin Arranged for 20-Year Military Deployment in Kyrgyzstan Putin Arranged for 20-Year Military Deployment in Kyrgyzstan

09/19/2012 Frigate INS Trikand Starts Dockside Trials Frigate INS Trikand Starts Dockside Trials

09/19/2012 Media: Russian Navy Quantified Helicopters for Mistrals Media: Russian Navy Quantified Helicopters for Mistrals

09/19/2012 Rescue Ship Spasatel Karev Begins Sea Trials Rescue Ship Spasatel Karev Begins Sea Trials

09/19/2012 Young Norwegian Officers Arrived at Northern Fleet Young Norwegian Officers Arrived at Northern Fleet

09/19/2012 Algeria Buys Two Subs from Russia Algeria Buys Two Subs from Russia

09/18/2012 Petr Veliky Passed Vilkitski Strait Petr Veliky Passed Vilkitski Strait

09/18/2012 Baltic Fleet Gets New Commander Baltic Fleet Gets New Commander

09/18/2012 Indian Navy Plans to Receive INS Vikramaditya by April 2013 Indian Navy Plans to Receive INS Vikramaditya by April 2013

09/17/2012 Missile Cruiser Petr Veliky Passed Kara Strait Missile Cruiser Petr Veliky Passed Kara Strait

09/17/2012 Norwegian Military Delegation to Visit Northern Fleet Norwegian Military Delegation to Visit Northern Fleet

09/17/2012 Russia, USA Liquidated Entire Class of Ballistic Missiles Russia, USA Liquidated Entire Class of Ballistic Missiles

09/17/2012 South Korean Naval Cadets Arrived in Vladivostok South Korean Naval Cadets Arrived in Vladivostok

09/17/2012 Naval Officer Ran Friend Over by Car Naval Officer Ran Friend Over by Car

09/14/2012 US Democrats Apologized for Russian Warships US Democrats Apologized for Russian Warships

09/14/2012 Expert: Naval Museum Cannot Serve Cruiser Avrora Expert: Naval Museum Cannot Serve Cruiser Avrora

09/14/2012 Russian Parliament to Consider Arms Procurement Bill in October Russian Parliament to Consider Arms Procurement Bill in October

09/14/2012 Baltiysky Zavod Shipyard Starts Unprecedented Recruitment Baltiysky Zavod Shipyard Starts Unprecedented Recruitment

09/13/2012 South Korean Warships to Call at Vladivostok South Korean Warships to Call at Vladivostok

09/13/2012 Russian Navy to Purchase 96 Auxiliary Ships by 2020 Russian Navy to Purchase 96 Auxiliary Ships by 2020

09/13/2012 Black Sea Fleet Marines Turn 45 Black Sea Fleet Marines Turn 45

09/13/2012 Corvette Volgodonsk Prepares for First Live Firing Corvette Volgodonsk Prepares for First Live Firing

09/13/2012 St. Petersburg Assembly Asks Putin to Return Cruiser Avrora to Navy St. Petersburg Assembly Asks Putin to Return Cruiser Avrora to Navy

09/13/2012 Northern Fleet Helicopter Evacuated Sick Fisherman Northern Fleet Helicopter Evacuated Sick Fisherman

09/13/2012 Russian Navy Contracted Building of Second Katran-Class Boat Russian Navy Contracted Building of Second Katran-Class Boat

09/12/2012 Russia Sells Largest Landing Ship for Scrap Russia Sells Largest Landing Ship for Scrap

09/12/2012 Northern Fleet Shipborne Pilots Resumed Deck Landing Drills Northern Fleet Shipborne Pilots Resumed Deck Landing Drills

09/12/2012 Russia Drafted Shipbuilding Development Program Russia Drafted Shipbuilding Development Program

09/12/2012 Arctic: Russian Military Returns Arctic: Russian Military Returns

09/11/2012 Ukraine Retards Black Sea Fleet Modernization Ukraine Retards Black Sea Fleet Modernization

09/11/2012 Research Ship Seliger Passes Trials in Black Sea Research Ship Seliger Passes Trials in Black Sea

09/11/2012 Norwegian Military Delegation to Visit Leningrad Region Norwegian Military Delegation to Visit Leningrad Region

09/10/2012 Russia Considers Production of Amphibious Aircraft in China Russia Considers Production of Amphibious Aircraft in China

09/10/2012 Landing Ship Mitrofan Moskalenko Leaves Russian Navy Landing Ship Mitrofan Moskalenko Leaves Russian Navy

09/10/2012 Oiler Ivan Bubnov Returns to Homeport Sevastopol Oiler Ivan Bubnov Returns to Homeport Sevastopol

09/10/2012 SSGN Kazan: First Radically New Sub in Russian Navy SSGN Kazan: First Radically New Sub in Russian Navy

09/10/2012 Corvette Dagestan Ready to Join Caspian Flotilla Corvette Dagestan Ready to Join Caspian Flotilla

09/07/2012 Russia Found Landing Craft for Mistrals Russia Found Landing Craft for Mistrals

09/07/2012 Swedish Warships Arrived at Russian Baltic Fleet Swedish Warships Arrived at Russian Baltic Fleet

09/05/2012 Submarine Alrosa Arrived in Spanish Ceuta with Escort Submarine Alrosa Arrived in Spanish Ceuta with Escort

09/05/2012 Russian Navy Commander: No Orders to Recommission Cruiser Avrora Russian Navy Commander: No Orders to Recommission Cruiser Avrora

09/05/2012 Black Sea Fleet Air Defense Regiment Disbanded Black Sea Fleet Air Defense Regiment Disbanded

09/05/2012 Russia Sees No Need to Withdraw Naval Base from Syria Russia Sees No Need to Withdraw Naval Base from Syria

09/05/2012 SSGN Severodvinsk to Start Sea Trials in November SSGN Severodvinsk to Start Sea Trials in November

09/04/2012 Pacific Fleet Ships Returned Home from RIMPAC Exercise Pacific Fleet Ships Returned Home from RIMPAC Exercise

09/04/2012 Russian Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Gears Up for Training Flights Russian Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Gears Up for Training Flights

09/04/2012 Navy Vets Want Cruiser Avrora to Become Presidential Ship Navy Vets Want Cruiser Avrora to Become Presidential Ship

09/04/2012 New Grachonok-Class Antiterror Craft Hoists Russian Naval Ensign New Grachonok-Class Antiterror Craft Hoists Russian Naval Ensign

09/04/2012 Russian Sailor Wounded by Pirates Prepares for Surgery Russian Sailor Wounded by Pirates Prepares for Surgery

09/03/2012 First Borei-Class Sub to Serve in Northern Fleet First Borei-Class Sub to Serve in Northern Fleet

09/03/2012 Russia Develops Own Aegis Russia Develops Own Aegis

09/03/2012 Media: Mistral Ships Left without Landing Craft Media: Mistral Ships Left without Landing Craft

09/03/2012 Russia to Arm with Unmanned Submersibles Russia to Arm with Unmanned Submersibles

08/31/2012 Pirates Released Russian-Crewed Tanker Pirates Released Russian-Crewed Tanker

08/31/2012 At India's Heels: Vietnam Becomes Largest Russian Naval Arms Importer At India's Heels: Vietnam Becomes Largest Russian Naval Arms Importer

08/30/2012 Russia Lays Down Stealth Corvette Russia Lays Down Stealth Corvette

08/30/2012 German Frigate to Visit St. Petersburg German Frigate to Visit St. Petersburg

08/30/2012 Foreign Ministry: Nothing Threatens Russians Onboard Pirated Tanker Foreign Ministry: Nothing Threatens Russians Onboard Pirated Tanker

08/30/2012 Third Grachonok-Class Antiterror Boat Heads for Home Station Third Grachonok-Class Antiterror Boat Heads for Home Station

08/30/2012 France: Moscow's Posture over Syrian Issue Won't Affect Mistral Sale France: Moscow's Posture over Syrian Issue Won't Affect Mistral Sale

08/29/2012 Northern Fleet ASW Task Group Exercised in Barents Sea Northern Fleet ASW Task Group Exercised in Barents Sea

08/29/2012 Pacific Fleet Ships Continue Visiting Maizuru, Japan Pacific Fleet Ships Continue Visiting Maizuru, Japan

08/29/2012 Admiralteyskie Verfi Shipyard Launched Lead Sub for Vietnam Admiralteyskie Verfi Shipyard Launched Lead Sub for Vietnam

08/29/2012 Ukraine to Modernize Russian Ships Ukraine to Modernize Russian Ships

08/29/2012 Minesweeper Vladimir Gumanenko Searches Mines in Gulf of Ob Minesweeper Vladimir Gumanenko Searches Mines in Gulf of Ob

08/28/2012 US Destroyer, Norwegian Frigate Left Severomorsk US Destroyer, Norwegian Frigate Left Severomorsk

08/28/2012 Diesel Submarine Alrosa Heads from Kronshtadt to Sevastopol Diesel Submarine Alrosa Heads from Kronshtadt to Sevastopol

08/28/2012 Two Sailors Suffered in Firing Drill Discharged from Hospital Two Sailors Suffered in Firing Drill Discharged from Hospital

08/28/2012 Zvezdochka Shipyard Puts Afloat Vamped SSN Smolensk Zvezdochka Shipyard Puts Afloat Vamped SSN Smolensk

08/28/2012 Russia, USA, Norway Agreed upon Future Naval Exercises Russia, USA, Norway Agreed upon Future Naval Exercises

08/28/2012 Caspian Flotilla Missilemen Gear Up for Caucasus-2012 Exercise Caspian Flotilla Missilemen Gear Up for Caucasus-2012 Exercise

08/27/2012 Pacific Fleet Naval Aircraft Patrol Arctic Zone Pacific Fleet Naval Aircraft Patrol Arctic Zone

08/27/2012 Zelenodolsk Shipyard Lays down Fourth Project 21631 Corvette Zelenodolsk Shipyard Lays down Fourth Project 21631 Corvette

08/27/2012 Indian Frigate Completed Trials in Baltic Sea Indian Frigate Completed Trials in Baltic Sea

08/27/2012 Pacific Fleet Ships Head for Kuril Islands Pacific Fleet Ships Head for Kuril Islands

08/27/2012 New Sobol-Class Patrol Craft Joined Far East Coast Guard New Sobol-Class Patrol Craft Joined Far East Coast Guard

08/27/2012 Rogozin: Private Sector in Defense Industry Will Grow Rogozin: Private Sector in Defense Industry Will Grow

08/27/2012 Swedish Marines to Visit Russia's Baltic Fleet Swedish Marines to Visit Russia's Baltic Fleet

08/24/2012 BLACKSEAFOR Summer Activation Ended in Novorossiysk BLACKSEAFOR Summer Activation Ended in Novorossiysk

08/24/2012 Expert: Vietnam to Become Leading Buyer of Russian Arms Expert: Vietnam to Become Leading Buyer of Russian Arms

08/23/2012 Russia Arms Yasen-Class Sub Severodvinsk with Caliber Supersonic Missiles Russia Arms Yasen-Class Sub Severodvinsk with Caliber Supersonic Missiles

08/23/2012 Intensity of Pacific Fleet's International Activities Bites All Records in September Intensity of Pacific Fleet's International Activities Bites All Records in September

08/23/2012 Frigate INS Tarkash Finishes State Trials Frigate INS Tarkash Finishes State Trials

08/23/2012 Black Sea Fleet Completes Confidence-2012 Demonstration Exercise Black Sea Fleet Completes Confidence-2012 Demonstration Exercise

08/23/2012 Russia, Ukraine Switched to Cash Settlements in Deck Simulator Leasing Russia, Ukraine Switched to Cash Settlements in Deck Simulator Leasing

08/23/2012 Pacific Fleet Holds Fifth "Cruise of Memory" Pacific Fleet Holds Fifth "Cruise of Memory"

08/22/2012 Accident on Perekop: Theory of Discharge Album Contrived Accident on Perekop: Theory of Discharge Album Contrived

08/22/2012 Russia to Build Underwater Test Range Russia to Build Underwater Test Range

08/22/2012 Black Sea Fleet HQ Denies Tartus Base Evacuation Black Sea Fleet HQ Denies Tartus Base Evacuation

08/21/2012 BLACKSEAFOR Ships Arrive at Novorossiysk BLACKSEAFOR Ships Arrive at Novorossiysk

08/21/2012 Four Sailors Injured in Firing Drill Still Take Treatment Four Sailors Injured in Firing Drill Still Take Treatment

08/21/2012 Caspian Flotilla Ships Finish Exercise Caspian Flotilla Ships Finish Exercise

08/21/2012 Northern Fleet Task Unit Enters Atlantic Northern Fleet Task Unit Enters Atlantic

08/21/2012 Severnaya Verf Shipyard Gets New Director Severnaya Verf Shipyard Gets New Director

08/21/2012 Diesel Sub Alrosa Returns to Black Sea after Overhaul Diesel Sub Alrosa Returns to Black Sea after Overhaul

08/20/2012 Russian Mariners Replenish Supplies in Pacific Russian Mariners Replenish Supplies in Pacific

08/20/2012 Landing Ship Novocherkassk Left Trabzon, Turkey Landing Ship Novocherkassk Left Trabzon, Turkey

08/20/2012 Court Failed to Convene Jury for Nerpa Case Court Failed to Convene Jury for Nerpa Case

08/20/2012 Baltic Fleet Holds Landing Assault Exercise Baltic Fleet Holds Landing Assault Exercise

08/20/2012 Northern Fleet Neutralizes Mines in Kara Sea Northern Fleet Neutralizes Mines in Kara Sea

08/17/2012 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Proved Design Characteristics SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Proved Design Characteristics

08/17/2012 Russia Gives No Comments on Submarine Detected off USA Russia Gives No Comments on Submarine Detected off USA

08/17/2012 Court Dismissed Shipyard's Action against Design Bureau Court Dismissed Shipyard's Action against Design Bureau

08/17/2012 Russian Navy HQ Works in St. Petersburg for 3 Months Now Russian Navy HQ Works in St. Petersburg for 3 Months Now

08/17/2012 Navy Commander: SSGN Severodvinsk to Hoist Naval Ensign This Year Navy Commander: SSGN Severodvinsk to Hoist Naval Ensign This Year

08/16/2012 International Life-Salvage Exercise Started in Baltic International Life-Salvage Exercise Started in Baltic

08/16/2012 Monument to Submarine Designer Opened in St. Petersburg Monument to Submarine Designer Opened in St. Petersburg

08/16/2012 Submarines Ask Putin to Get in the Nerpa Process Submarines Ask Putin to Get in the Nerpa Process

08/16/2012 Sailor Got into Car Accident, Two People Died Sailor Got into Car Accident, Two People Died

08/16/2012 Baltic Fleet Coast Artillery Holds Encampment Drills Baltic Fleet Coast Artillery Holds Encampment Drills

08/15/2012 Russian Navy's Task Force Approaches Sardinia Russian Navy's Task Force Approaches Sardinia

08/15/2012 Confidence-2012 Exercise to Take Place in Novorossiysk Confidence-2012 Exercise to Take Place in Novorossiysk

08/15/2012 Russia Lays Down Diesel Sub Stary Oskol for Black Sea Fleet on Aug 17 Russia Lays Down Diesel Sub Stary Oskol for Black Sea Fleet on Aug 17

08/15/2012 Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Returns Home Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Returns Home

08/15/2012 Admiralteyskie Verfi to Launch First Sub for Vietnam Admiralteyskie Verfi to Launch First Sub for Vietnam

08/15/2012 Rumor Contradiction: SSGN Severodvinsk Did Not Fail Tests Rumor Contradiction: SSGN Severodvinsk Did Not Fail Tests

08/15/2012 Memorial Sign to SSN Kursk Opened in Tver Memorial Sign to SSN Kursk Opened in Tver

08/14/2012 Northern Fleet Official: SSBN Novomoskovsk to Stay in Navy till 2020 Northern Fleet Official: SSBN Novomoskovsk to Stay in Navy till 2020

08/14/2012 Pacific Fleet Ships to Visit Kuril Islands Pacific Fleet Ships to Visit Kuril Islands

08/14/2012 SSGN Severodvinsk to Obtain Caliber Cruise Missiles SSGN Severodvinsk to Obtain Caliber Cruise Missiles

08/13/2012 Northern Fleet Commemorates Wrecked SSN Kursk Northern Fleet Commemorates Wrecked SSN Kursk

08/13/2012 Patrol Boats for APEC Summit Security Delivered to Vladivostok by Air Patrol Boats for APEC Summit Security Delivered to Vladivostok by Air

08/13/2012 Russian Navy Renovates Search and Rescue Equipment Russian Navy Renovates Search and Rescue Equipment

08/13/2012 Commission of SSGN Severodvinsk Postponed Commission of SSGN Severodvinsk Postponed

08/13/2012 BLACKSEAFOR Ships Visit Turkish Port Trabzon BLACKSEAFOR Ships Visit Turkish Port Trabzon

08/10/2012 Marines Support Servicemate Arrested for Involvement in Protest Actions Marines Support Servicemate Arrested for Involvement in Protest Actions

08/10/2012 Russia Handed Over BLACKSEAFOR Command to Turkey Russia Handed Over BLACKSEAFOR Command to Turkey

08/10/2012 Contract for SSBN Yekaterinburg Repairs to be Signed After Damage Appraisal Contract for SSBN Yekaterinburg Repairs to be Signed After Damage Appraisal

08/10/2012 Media Nosed About Lack of Bulava Missiles Media Nosed About Lack of Bulava Missiles

08/10/2012 Navy Commander Visited Defense Companies of Ural Region Navy Commander Visited Defense Companies of Ural Region

08/10/2012 International Group BLACKSEAFOR Starts Drills at Sea International Group BLACKSEAFOR Starts Drills at Sea

08/09/2012 Northern Fleet Surface Attack Group Practice Interaction in Barents Sea Northern Fleet Surface Attack Group Practice Interaction in Barents Sea

08/09/2012 Priest Became Assistant of Marine Brigade Commander Priest Became Assistant of Marine Brigade Commander

08/09/2012 Black Sea Fleet Marines Get Ready for Long Field Drill Black Sea Fleet Marines Get Ready for Long Field Drill

08/08/2012 Corvette Dagestan Ready to Join Russian Navy Corvette Dagestan Ready to Join Russian Navy

08/08/2012 Assembling of Test Helicopters for Mistral Ships Started Assembling of Test Helicopters for Mistral Ships Started

08/08/2012 Admiral Chabanenko Prepares for Northern Eagle 2012 Exercise Admiral Chabanenko Prepares for Northern Eagle 2012 Exercise

08/08/2012 Auction of Severnaya Verf Shares Declared Void Auction of Severnaya Verf Shares Declared Void

08/08/2012 Caspian Flotilla Divers Master New Outfits Caspian Flotilla Divers Master New Outfits

08/08/2012 Russian Navy Commander Visited State Rocket Center Russian Navy Commander Visited State Rocket Center

08/08/2012 Northern Fleet to Dispose Overaged Munitions Northern Fleet to Dispose Overaged Munitions

08/07/2012 Air Force to Take Part in Baltic Fleet Exercise Air Force to Take Part in Baltic Fleet Exercise

08/07/2012 Severnaya Verf Shipyard Faces Auction Severnaya Verf Shipyard Faces Auction

08/07/2012 Crews of Damba Rocket System Destroyed "Enemy" Divers Crews of Damba Rocket System Destroyed "Enemy" Divers

08/07/2012 Russia to Hand Over BLACKSEAFOR Command Russia to Hand Over BLACKSEAFOR Command

08/06/2012 Real Dead Body from Training Ship Real Dead Body from Training Ship

08/06/2012 Russian, Italian Mariners Discuss Program of IONIEX-2012 Exercise Russian, Italian Mariners Discuss Program of IONIEX-2012 Exercise

08/06/2012 Gun Firing Drill Demonstration Held on Cruiser Petr Veliky Gun Firing Drill Demonstration Held on Cruiser Petr Veliky

08/06/2012 Russia to Found Naval Bases in Arctic Russia to Found Naval Bases in Arctic

08/06/2012 Baltiysky Zavod to Build New Generation Icebreaker Baltiysky Zavod to Build New Generation Icebreaker

08/03/2012 Died Sailor's Family Gets Full Assistance Died Sailor's Family Gets Full Assistance

08/03/2012 Mediterranean Task Force Practices Joint Maneuvering Mediterranean Task Force Practices Joint Maneuvering

08/03/2012 Hypertensive Crisis Happened to Perekop's Commanding Officer Hypertensive Crisis Happened to Perekop's Commanding Officer

08/03/2012 Black Sea Fleet Training Center Turns 35 Black Sea Fleet Training Center Turns 35

08/02/2012 Destroyer Admiral Chabanenko Gears Up for Northern Eagle 2012 Exercise Destroyer Admiral Chabanenko Gears Up for Northern Eagle 2012 Exercise

08/02/2012 Accommodation of Mistral Ships in Vladivostok May Cost RUR 2-3 Bln Accommodation of Mistral Ships in Vladivostok May Cost RUR 2-3 Bln

08/02/2012 Expert: Russia Lacks Long-Term Navy Development Program Expert: Russia Lacks Long-Term Navy Development Program

08/01/2012 Putin: Russian Navy to Recommission Mothballed Subs Putin: Russian Navy to Recommission Mothballed Subs

08/01/2012 Baltiysky Zavod Cuts Metal for First Russian Mistral Baltiysky Zavod Cuts Metal for First Russian Mistral

08/01/2012 Shipbuilders Postponed SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Delivery Date Shipbuilders Postponed SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Delivery Date

08/01/2012 Northern Fleet Ships to Visit Novorossiysk After Long Break Northern Fleet Ships to Visit Novorossiysk After Long Break

07/10/2012 The Black Sea Fleet participates in the rescue operation in the South of Russia The Black Sea Fleet (BSF) sailors of the Russian Federation render relief work to citizens of Krasnodar region, hit by disastrous floods last weekend.

06/29/2012 Defense Ministry: Bulava May Join Navy in Autumn Defense Ministry: Bulava May Join Navy in Autumn

06/29/2012 Russia, India Design Hypersonic Missile Together Russia, India Design Hypersonic Missile Together

06/29/2012 Caspian Flotilla Rescuers to Attend Caspy-2012 Joint Exercise Caspian Flotilla Rescuers to Attend Caspy-2012 Joint Exercise

06/29/2012 Russia to Develop Unmanned Ships Russia to Develop Unmanned Ships

06/28/2012 Scandalous British Furniture Supplier Looks for Russian-Speaking Director Scandalous British Furniture Supplier Looks for Russian-Speaking Director

06/28/2012 Russia, India to Hold First Launch of BrahMos Submarine-Based Missile Russia, India to Hold First Launch of BrahMos Submarine-Based Missile

06/28/2012 Northern Fleet ASW Aircraft Held Training Flights Northern Fleet ASW Aircraft Held Training Flights

06/28/2012 July 29: Last Day of FRUKUS-2012 Sea Phase July 29: Last Day of FRUKUS-2012 Sea Phase

06/27/2012 Corvette Volgodonsk Joins Caspian Flotilla on June 29 Corvette Volgodonsk Joins Caspian Flotilla on June 29

06/27/2012 Media: New Destroyers to Carry S-500 Missile Defense System Media: New Destroyers to Carry S-500 Missile Defense System

06/27/2012 Repair of SSBN Yekaterinburg Started Without Military Contract Repair of SSBN Yekaterinburg Started Without Military Contract

06/26/2012 Sea Phase of FRUKUS-2012 Exercise Begins Sea Phase of FRUKUS-2012 Exercise Begins

06/26/2012 Cargo Ship Alaed Obtained Russian Flag Cargo Ship Alaed Obtained Russian Flag

06/26/2012 Viktor Chirkov: Russian Navy Does Need Tartus Base Viktor Chirkov: Russian Navy Does Need Tartus Base

06/26/2012 Russian Destroyer Escorts Fifth Convoy Thru Gulf of Aden Russian Destroyer Escorts Fifth Convoy Thru Gulf of Aden

06/25/2012 SLBM Bulava Ready to Enter Service SLBM Bulava Ready to Enter Service

06/25/2012 SSBN Yekaterinburg Arrived at Zvezdochka Shipyard for Repairs SSBN Yekaterinburg Arrived at Zvezdochka Shipyard for Repairs

06/25/2012 MV Alaed to Head for Syria Escorted and Flying Russian Flag MV Alaed to Head for Syria Escorted and Flying Russian Flag

06/25/2012 Construction of Mistral Hulls in Russia Costs RUR 2.7 Bln Construction of Mistral Hulls in Russia Costs RUR 2.7 Bln

06/25/2012 USC to Construct World-Standard Shipyard for RUR 60 Bln USC to Construct World-Standard Shipyard for RUR 60 Bln

06/25/2012 Borei-Class SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Joins Navy till July 29 Borei-Class SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Joins Navy till July 29

06/22/2012 Four Countries to Hold FRUKUS-2012 Joint Exercise in Baltic Four Countries to Hold FRUKUS-2012 Joint Exercise in Baltic

06/22/2012 Russian Foreign Ministry: MV Alaed Carried Syrian Helicopters after Repairs Russian Foreign Ministry: MV Alaed Carried Syrian Helicopters after Repairs

06/22/2012 Russia to Build Missile Defense Destroyers Russia to Build Missile Defense Destroyers

06/22/2012 Caspian Flotilla Prepares for Caucasus-2012 Strategic Exercise Caspian Flotilla Prepares for Caucasus-2012 Strategic Exercise

06/22/2012 Construction of Mistral Sections Starts in St. Petersburg in August Construction of Mistral Sections Starts in St. Petersburg in August

06/22/2012 Russian-Built Frigate INS Teg Arrived at Mumbai Russian-Built Frigate INS Teg Arrived at Mumbai

06/22/2012 USC: Russian Navy to Receive Two New Nuclear Subs This Year USC: Russian Navy to Receive Two New Nuclear Subs This Year

06/21/2012 Russian Professors Sentenced for Selling Bulava Secrets to China Russian Professors Sentenced for Selling Bulava Secrets to China

06/21/2012 Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Escorts Fourth Convoys Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Escorts Fourth Convoys

06/21/2012 Media: Russian Citizens and Military Personnel to Leave Syria Media: Russian Citizens and Military Personnel to Leave Syria

06/21/2012 Indian Carrier Vikramaditya Exceeds Required Performance Characteristics Indian Carrier Vikramaditya Exceeds Required Performance Characteristics

06/20/2012 Media: Russia, China, Iran to Hold Large Exercise in Syria Media: Russia, China, Iran to Hold Large Exercise in Syria

06/20/2012 Caspian Flotilla Holds Exercise Caspian Flotilla Holds Exercise

06/19/2012 Source: Russian Warships to Defend Naval Base in Syria Source: Russian Warships to Defend Naval Base in Syria

06/19/2012 Russian Cargo Ship with Arms for Syria Found off Scotland Russian Cargo Ship with Arms for Syria Found off Scotland

06/18/2012 Roman Trotsenko Steps Down on June 1 Roman Trotsenko Steps Down on June 1

06/18/2012 Black Sea Fleet to Attend International Cooperation Activities in 2012 Black Sea Fleet to Attend International Cooperation Activities in 2012

06/18/2012 Russia, France Finished Joint Exercise in Barents Sea Russia, France Finished Joint Exercise in Barents Sea

06/18/2012 Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Returned to Sevastopol Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Returned to Sevastopol

06/18/2012 After-Fire Recovery of SSBN Yekaterinburg Needs Two Years After-Fire Recovery of SSBN Yekaterinburg Needs Two Years

06/18/2012 Russian Military Refuted Reports of Ship Deployed to Syria Russian Military Refuted Reports of Ship Deployed to Syria

06/13/2012 Russia, France to Hold Naval Exercise in Barents Sea Russia, France to Hold Naval Exercise in Barents Sea

06/13/2012 American Senators Call for Sanctions Against Rosoboronexport American Senators Call for Sanctions Against Rosoboronexport

06/13/2012 Talks on Mistrals Go Up to Plans Talks on Mistrals Go Up to Plans

06/13/2012 Diesel Sub INS Sindhurakshak Leaves Workshop on June 23 Diesel Sub INS Sindhurakshak Leaves Workshop on June 23

06/13/2012 Severnaya Verf to Build 3 Ice-Class Supply Ships for Russian Navy Severnaya Verf to Build 3 Ice-Class Supply Ships for Russian Navy

06/13/2012 Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Celebrated Russia Day in Med Sea Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Celebrated Russia Day in Med Sea

06/09/2012 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Took Sea to Finish State Trials SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Took Sea to Finish State Trials

06/09/2012 Russian Navy CIC Visited Nevskoye Design Bureau Russian Navy CIC Visited Nevskoye Design Bureau

06/09/2012 Anatoly Isaikin: Rosoboronexport Holds Contracts for $35.5 Bln Anatoly Isaikin: Rosoboronexport Holds Contracts for $35.5 Bln

06/09/2012 Russian Navy to Attend RIMPAC Exercise for First Russian Navy to Attend RIMPAC Exercise for First

06/09/2012 Pella Shipyard Launched Tug for Russian Navy Pella Shipyard Launched Tug for Russian Navy

06/08/2012 Northern Fleet Rescuers Helped "Distressed" Ship at Barents-2012 Exercise Northern Fleet Rescuers Helped "Distressed" Ship at Barents-2012 Exercise

06/08/2012 Navy Commander Visited Leading Shipbuilding Research Institute Navy Commander Visited Leading Shipbuilding Research Institute

06/08/2012 New Super-Frigate to Protect Caspian Sea New Super-Frigate to Protect Caspian Sea

06/07/2012 Lead Borei-Class Sub Takes Sea Today Lead Borei-Class Sub Takes Sea Today

06/07/2012 Pacific Fleet Officer Helped Police to Catch Murderer Pacific Fleet Officer Helped Police to Catch Murderer

06/07/2012 Russia to Design Arctic Patrol Aircraft Russia to Design Arctic Patrol Aircraft

06/07/2012 World Community Appreciates Russia's Anti-Piracy Contribution World Community Appreciates Russia's Anti-Piracy Contribution

06/07/2012 Navy Commander Sailed Down Neva River on Tugboat Navy Commander Sailed Down Neva River on Tugboat

06/06/2012 Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya to Start Sea Trials on June 8 Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya to Start Sea Trials on June 8

06/06/2012 Procuracy Annulled Baltic Fleet Commander's Decree Procuracy Annulled Baltic Fleet Commander's Decree

06/05/2012 Two Northern Fleet Officers Suspected of Extremism Two Northern Fleet Officers Suspected of Extremism

06/05/2012 Verdict for Disclosed Bulava Secrets Takes Effect Verdict for Disclosed Bulava Secrets Takes Effect

06/05/2012 Russia Ranks Second in Submarine Exporters Rating Russia Ranks Second in Submarine Exporters Rating

06/05/2012 Another Case of Illegal Enterprise in Sevmash Shipyard Another Case of Illegal Enterprise in Sevmash Shipyard

06/05/2012 Pilots of Pacific Fleet ASW Aircraft Improve Combat Skills Pilots of Pacific Fleet ASW Aircraft Improve Combat Skills

06/04/2012 Harbor Tugs RB-20 and RB-27 Joined Russian Navy Harbor Tugs RB-20 and RB-27 Joined Russian Navy

06/04/2012 New Navy Commander Held First Working Trip New Navy Commander Held First Working Trip

06/04/2012 Second Frigate for Indian Navy INS Tarkash Began Sea Trials Second Frigate for Indian Navy INS Tarkash Began Sea Trials

06/04/2012 Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Heading for Mediterranean Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Heading for Mediterranean

06/01/2012 New Navy Commander Convened Military Council New Navy Commander Convened Military Council

06/01/2012 Russia to Hold Over 1,000 Military Exercises in June-November Russia to Hold Over 1,000 Military Exercises in June-November

06/01/2012 USC: Design and Construction Contracts for Borei Subs Signed USC: Design and Construction Contracts for Borei Subs Signed

06/01/2012 Research Ship Yantar Moved to Launching Site Research Ship Yantar Moved to Launching Site

06/01/2012 Russian Navy Has No Relation to Pirate Skirmish off Somalia Russian Navy Has No Relation to Pirate Skirmish off Somalia

05/31/2012 "Corvette Stoiky: Russian Navy's Hope" "Corvette Stoiky: Russian Navy's Hope"

05/31/2012 Seliger Passed Basic Phase of Sea Trials Seliger Passed Basic Phase of Sea Trials

05/31/2012 Rumor Denial: Stoiky Was Launched With National Emblem Rumor Denial: Stoiky Was Launched With National Emblem

05/30/2012 Defense Ministry Signed Contract for Borei Subs Defense Ministry Signed Contract for Borei Subs

05/30/2012 Zelenodolsk Shipyard Laid Down New Patrol Ship Zelenodolsk Shipyard Laid Down New Patrol Ship

05/30/2012 French Frigate De Grasse to Call at Severomorsk French Frigate De Grasse to Call at Severomorsk

05/30/2012 Lost Pacific Fleet Warrant Officer Found Dead Lost Pacific Fleet Warrant Officer Found Dead

05/30/2012 Baltiysk to Host French Minesweeper Cassiopee Baltiysk to Host French Minesweeper Cassiopee

05/30/2012 Northern Fleet Rescuers Prepare for Barents-2012 Exercise Northern Fleet Rescuers Prepare for Barents-2012 Exercise

05/30/2012 Russian Navy's Rescue Ship Receives New Submersibles Russian Navy's Rescue Ship Receives New Submersibles

05/28/2012 Talks on Borei Price Cutting Failed Talks on Borei Price Cutting Failed

05/28/2012 Caspian Flotilla Held Antiterror Exercise Caspian Flotilla Held Antiterror Exercise

05/28/2012 Russian Navy to Receive Three Vamped Submarines in 2012 Russian Navy to Receive Three Vamped Submarines in 2012

05/28/2012 Russian Aircraft Carrier to Host Hockey Game Russian Aircraft Carrier to Host Hockey Game

05/25/2012 Frigate INS Tarkash Began Sea Trials Frigate INS Tarkash Began Sea Trials

05/25/2012 Northern Eagle 2012 Participants Determined Assets Northern Eagle 2012 Participants Determined Assets

05/25/2012 Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Escorted Second Convoy Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Escorted Second Convoy

05/25/2012 Baltiysky Zavod Shipyard Turned 156 Baltiysky Zavod Shipyard Turned 156

05/24/2012 Details of New Russian Missile Trials Leaked Out Details of New Russian Missile Trials Leaked Out

05/24/2012 Media: Russian Navy to Purchase Twin Sister for Ivan Gren Landing Ship Media: Russian Navy to Purchase Twin Sister for Ivan Gren Landing Ship

05/23/2012 Northern Eagle 2012 Planning Conference Kicks Off in Murmansk Northern Eagle 2012 Planning Conference Kicks Off in Murmansk

05/23/2012 Russian Navy Commander: Baltic Fleet Will Continue Full-Scale Developing Russian Navy Commander: Baltic Fleet Will Continue Full-Scale Developing

05/23/2012 Defense Ministry to Sign Borei Contract on May 25 Defense Ministry to Sign Borei Contract on May 25

05/23/2012 Russo-Dutch Talks Held in Navy Main HQ Russo-Dutch Talks Held in Navy Main HQ

05/22/2012 Vladimir Putin Arrives in Severodvinsk to Inspect INS Vikramaditya Taking Sea Vladimir Putin Arrives in Severodvinsk to Inspect INS Vikramaditya Taking Sea

05/22/2012 First Russo-Belarusian Military Partnership Conference Held in Minsk First Russo-Belarusian Military Partnership Conference Held in Minsk

05/22/2012 God's Predestination Prepares for Launching God's Predestination Prepares for Launching

05/22/2012 FRUKUS-2012 Final Planning Conference Takes Place in St. Petersburg FRUKUS-2012 Final Planning Conference Takes Place in St. Petersburg

05/21/2012 Yantar Shipyard to Start Building New Frigates for India in 2012 Yantar Shipyard to Start Building New Frigates for India in 2012

05/21/2012 Russian Navy Ordered First Batch of Ka-27M Shipborne Helicopters Russian Navy Ordered First Batch of Ka-27M Shipborne Helicopters

05/21/2012 Russian Destroyer Smetlivy Stays Off Syria Russian Destroyer Smetlivy Stays Off Syria

05/21/2012 Source: No Chance to Sign Contracts on Borei and Yasen Subs Source: No Chance to Sign Contracts on Borei and Yasen Subs

05/21/2012 Sea Trials of INS Vikramaditya Can Be Postponed Sea Trials of INS Vikramaditya Can Be Postponed

05/21/2012 Pacific Fleet Celebrated 281-th Birthday Pacific Fleet Celebrated 281-th Birthday

05/18/2012 Pacific Fleet Ships to Attend RIMPAC Exercise for First Time Ever Pacific Fleet Ships to Attend RIMPAC Exercise for First Time Ever

05/18/2012 Severnaya Verf Shipyard Obtained Government Guarantees Severnaya Verf Shipyard Obtained Government Guarantees

05/18/2012 Pacific Fleet Prosecutor: People Guilty of Nerpa Tragedy, Not Equipment Pacific Fleet Prosecutor: People Guilty of Nerpa Tragedy, Not Equipment

05/18/2012 Russia Boosts Production of Shelf Exploring Ships Russia Boosts Production of Shelf Exploring Ships

05/18/2012 Japan Supplied Russia with Submarine Reactor Storage Facilities Japan Supplied Russia with Submarine Reactor Storage Facilities

05/17/2012 Sevastopol Court Recovered Debt from Russian Defense Ministry Sevastopol Court Recovered Debt from Russian Defense Ministry

05/17/2012 Vostochnaya Verf Shipyard Builds Grachonok Patrol Boat for Pacific Fleet Vostochnaya Verf Shipyard Builds Grachonok Patrol Boat for Pacific Fleet

05/17/2012 State Defense Order 2011 Executed by 96.3% State Defense Order 2011 Executed by 96.3%

05/16/2012 Black Sea Fleet Hydrographic Ship Donuzlav Returned to Sevastopol Black Sea Fleet Hydrographic Ship Donuzlav Returned to Sevastopol

05/16/2012 SSK St. Petersburg Finishes Repair SSK St. Petersburg Finishes Repair

05/16/2012 Russo-Norwegian Pomor-2012 Exercise Entered Final Stage Russo-Norwegian Pomor-2012 Exercise Entered Final Stage

05/16/2012 Caspian Flotilla Task Unit Kicked Off Deployment Caspian Flotilla Task Unit Kicked Off Deployment

05/15/2012 Corvette Stoiky to Take Sea on May 30 Corvette Stoiky to Take Sea on May 30

05/15/2012 Indian Navy MiG-29K Fighters Ready for Deck Stationing Indian Navy MiG-29K Fighters Ready for Deck Stationing

05/15/2012 Yantar Built RUR 5-bln Landing Ship Ivan Gren for Russian Navy Yantar Built RUR 5-bln Landing Ship Ivan Gren for Russian Navy

05/15/2012 Procurement of Russian Unmanned Helicopters Begins in 2013 Procurement of Russian Unmanned Helicopters Begins in 2013

05/15/2012 Russian, Norwegian Mariners Continue Pomor-2012 Exercise Russian, Norwegian Mariners Continue Pomor-2012 Exercise

05/12/2012 Vikramaditya to Get Israeli-made Barak Missile System Vikramaditya to Get Israeli-made Barak Missile System

05/12/2012 Indonesia Bought Russian Amphibious IFVs Indonesia Bought Russian Amphibious IFVs

05/12/2012 Source: Dmitry Rogozin May Head Russian Defense Ministry Source: Dmitry Rogozin May Head Russian Defense Ministry

05/12/2012 Vysotsky's Ouster: Refusal to Move Navy HQ to St. Petersburg Vysotsky's Ouster: Refusal to Move Navy HQ to St. Petersburg

05/12/2012 Two Pacific Fleet Units Received New Colors Two Pacific Fleet Units Received New Colors

05/11/2012 Norwegian Military Delegation Finished Visiting Northern Fleet Norwegian Military Delegation Finished Visiting Northern Fleet

05/11/2012 US Congress Report: NATO Worries About Russia's Mistral Issue US Congress Report: NATO Worries About Russia's Mistral Issue

05/11/2012 Baltic Fleet Rescue Tug Completed Tasks of Baltic SAREX 2012 Exercise Baltic Fleet Rescue Tug Completed Tasks of Baltic SAREX 2012 Exercise

05/11/2012 Trawler Ametist Wrecked Last Year Found Trawler Ametist Wrecked Last Year Found

05/11/2012 Eastern Military District Commander Visited Cruiser Varyag Eastern Military District Commander Visited Cruiser Varyag

05/05/2012 Black Sea Fleet Commander's Congratulations on Victory Day Black Sea Fleet Commander's Congratulations on Victory Day

05/05/2012 Caspian Flotilla Held Anti-Terror Defense Exercise Caspian Flotilla Held Anti-Terror Exercise

05/05/2012 Russian, Ukrainian Servicemen to Parade Together in Sevastopol Russian, Ukrainian Servicemen to Parade Together in Sevastopol

05/05/2012 Sevmash Develops Machine Building Sevmash Develops Machine Building

05/04/2012 Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Visited Saudi Arabia Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Visited Saudi Arabia

05/04/2012 Lost Submarine Returns from Oblivion Lost Submarine Returns from Oblivion

05/04/2012 Frigate Yaroslav Mudry Prepares for FRUKUS-2012 Exercise Frigate Yaroslav Mudry Prepares for FRUKUS-2012 Exercise

05/03/2012 Frigate INS Teg Goes to India Frigate INS Teg Goes to India

05/03/2012 Zelenodolsk Shipyard to Lay Down New Grachonok Boat Zelenodolsk Shipyard to Lay Down New Grachonok Boat

05/03/2012 Destroyer Admiral Chabanenko Got Ready for Pomor 2012 Exercise Destroyer Admiral Chabanenko Got Ready for Pomor 2012 Exercise

05/03/2012 SSK Kaluga Leaving Covered Slipway SSK Kaluga Leaving Covered Slipway

05/03/2012 Medvedev Appointed New Pacific Fleet Commander Medvedev Appointed New Pacific Fleet Commander

05/02/2012 USA: Russia Helped to Impose Hardest Sanctions on Iran USA: Russia Helped to Impose Hardest Sanctions on Iran

05/02/2012 Ministry of Justice: Corruption in Defense Industry Not Equal to Treason Ministry of Justice: Corruption in Defense Industry Not Equal to Treason

05/02/2012 Baltic Fleet Ships and Aircraft Passed Exams at Sea Baltic Fleet Ships and Aircraft Passed Exams at Sea

05/02/2012 SSBN Alexander Nevsky Laid Up at Sevmash Shipyard SSBN Alexander Nevsky Laid Up at Sevmash Shipyard

04/28/2012 USC Delivered Project 11356 Frigate to India USC Delivered Project 11356 Frigate to India

04/28/2012 Corvette Makhachkala Put Afloat Corvette Makhachkala Put Afloat

04/28/2012 Russian Diplomat: Black Sea Fleet May Return Some Objects to Ukraine Russian Diplomat: Black Sea Fleet May Return Some Objects to Ukraine

04/28/2012 Trotsenko: Russian Navy to Get 60 New Ships by 2020 Trotsenko: Russian Navy to Get 60 New Ships by 2020

04/28/2012 New Tug RB-42 to Join Baltic Fleet Soon New Tug RB-42 to Join Baltic Fleet Soon

04/27/2012 Severnaya Verf Works for Russian Navy with Full Power Severnaya Verf Works for Russian Navy with Full Power

04/27/2012 Over 20 Northern Fleet Ships Train in Barents Sea Over 20 Northern Fleet Ships Train in Barents Sea

04/27/2012 Bal Missile System Demonstrated Unique Capabilities in Caspian Sea Bal Missile System Demonstrated Unique Capabilities in Caspian Sea

04/27/2012 USC Confuted Rumors About Splitting USC Confuted Rumors About Splitting

04/26/2012 Russia to Shape New Military Doctrine This Year Russia to Shape New Military Doctrine This Year

04/26/2012 Russian Imperial House Took Frigate Yaroslav Mudry Under Patronage Russian Imperial House Took Frigate Yaroslav Mudry Under Patronage

04/26/2012 Yantar Shipyard to Build World's First Skew-Going Icebreaker Yantar Shipyard to Build World's First Skew-Going Icebreaker

04/26/2012 FRUKUS 2012 Ships to Visit St. Petersburg FRUKUS 2012 Ships to Visit St. Petersburg

04/26/2012 Seven Yasen-Class Subs to Join Russian Navy by 2021 Seven Yasen-Class Subs to Join Russian Navy by 2021

04/26/2012 Russian Warships Obtain NATO's Navigation Aids Russian Warships Obtain NATO's Navigation Aids

04/25/2012 Signing of Borei Contract Postponed Signing of Borei Contract Postponed

04/25/2012 Landing Ship Ivan Gren Prepares for Launching Landing Ship Ivan Gren Prepares for Launching

04/25/2012 BSF Hydrographic Ship Donuzlav Arrived in Monaco BSF Hydrographic Ship Donuzlav Arrived in Monaco

04/25/2012 Russian Military Admitted Nuclear Threats from Iran and North Korea Russian Military Admitted Nuclear Threats from Iran and North Korea

04/25/2012 FRUKUS 2012 Planning Conference Held in St. Petersburg FRUKUS 2012 Planning Conference Held in St. Petersburg

04/25/2012 Ukraine May Denounce Kharkov Treaty Ukraine May Denounce Kharkov Treaty

04/25/2012 Russia to Spend RUR 300 bln for Navy Russia to Spend RUR 300 bln for Navy

04/24/2012 Vyborg Shipyard Assembles Metal Structures for NITKA Simulator Vyborg Shipyard Assembles Metal Structures for NITKA Simulator

04/24/2012 Frigate INS Teg Handover Ceremony to Take Place on Apr 27 Frigate INS Teg Handover Ceremony to Take Place on Apr 27

04/24/2012 BSF Tanker Ivan Bubnov Heading for Gulf of Aden BSF Tanker Ivan Bubnov Heading for Gulf of Aden

04/24/2012 Research Ship Seliger Passes Trials Research Ship Seliger Passes Trials

04/24/2012 Victory Day Parade: Three Night and One Final Rehearsals Left Victory Day Parade: Three Night and One Final Rehearsals Left

04/23/2012 Corvette Gromky Laid Down at Amur Shipyard to Join Pacific Fleet in 2015 Corvette Gromky Laid Down at Amur Shipyard to Join Pacific Fleet in 2015

04/23/2012 US Encouraged Russia's Antipiracy Efforts off Somalia US Encouraged Russia's Antipiracy Efforts off Somalia

04/23/2012 Russian Navy to Recommission SSBN Verkhoturye in Nov 2012 Russian Navy to Recommission SSBN Verkhoturye in Nov 2012

04/23/2012 Russia to Build 5 Nuc Subs with 20 SLBMs Bulava Each Russia to Build 5 Nuc Subs with 20 SLBMs Bulava Each

04/23/2012 SSBN Yekaterinburg Returns to Navy in 2014 SSBN Yekaterinburg Returns to Navy in 2014

04/23/2012 BLACKSEAFOR Ships Called in Istanbul BLACKSEAFOR Ships Called in Istanbul

04/20/2012 Baltiysky Zavod Authorized to Build Underbody for Mistrals Baltiysky Zavod Authorized to Build Underbody for Mistrals

04/20/2012 Baltic Fleet Doctors Saved Family Baltic Fleet Doctors Saved Family

04/20/2012 SSBN Vladimir Monomakh Prepares for Electrification SSBN Vladimir Monomakh Prepares for Electrification

04/20/2012 Northern Fleet Marines Ready for Polar Engagement Northern Fleet Marines Ready for Polar Engagement

04/19/2012 Missile Cruiser Petr Veliky Turned 14 Missile Cruiser Petr Veliky Turned 14

04/19/2012 Russian Missile Systems Attracted African and Asian Customers Russian Missile Systems Attracted African and Asian Customers

04/19/2012 INS Vikramaditya Prepares for Taking Sea INS Vikramaditya Prepares for Taking Sea

04/19/2012 Russia, Ukraine Completes Planning of Fairway of Peace 2012 Exercise Russia, Ukraine Completes Planning of Fairway of Peace 2012 Exercise

04/19/2012 Rosoboronexport Explained Growing Russian Arms Exports Rosoboronexport Explained Growing Russian Arms Exports

04/19/2012 Brunei Displayed Interest in Russian Arms Brunei Displayed Interest in Russian Arms

04/19/2012 Moscow, Kiev Talked Over "Contractual Basis" Of Black Sea Fleet Deployment Moscow, Kiev Talked Over "Contractual Basis" Of Black Sea Fleet Deployment

04/18/2012 Russia Excelled France at Defense Spendings, First in 18 Years Russia Excelled France at Defense Spendings, First in 18 Years

04/18/2012 Indonesia to Buy Russian BMP Fighting Vehicles for $100 Mln Indonesia to Buy Russian BMP Fighting Vehicles for $100 Mln

04/18/2012 Caspian Flotilla Prepares for Deployment Caspian Flotilla Prepares for Deployment

04/18/2012 Zelenodolsk Shipyard to Lay Down New Grachonok Counter-Terror Craft on May 5 Zelenodolsk Shipyard to Lay Down New Grachonok Counter-Terror Craft on May 5

04/18/2012 BLACKSEAFOR Continues Joint Activities at Sea BLACKSEAFOR Continues Joint Activities at Sea

04/17/2012 Caspian Flotilla to Receive Corvette Makhachkala in 2012 Caspian Flotilla to Receive Corvette Makhachkala in 2012

04/17/2012 Russia Developed New-Generation Naval Missiles Russia Developed New-Generation Naval Missiles

04/17/2012 Grachonok to Join Black Sea Fleet on May 7 Grachonok to Join Black Sea Fleet on May 7

04/17/2012 Sechin Recommended USC to Reduce Prices for Borei Subs Sechin Recommended USC to Reduce Prices for Borei Subs

04/17/2012 Pacific Fleet Pays Honors to Corvette Musson Wrecked 25 Years Ago Pacific Fleet Pays Honors to Corvette Musson Wrecked 25 Years Ago

04/17/2012 Russian, German Military Met in Central Naval Museum Russian, German Military Met in Central Naval Museum

04/16/2012 Pacific Fleet Mariners Prepare for Russian-Chinese Exercise Pacific Fleet Mariners Prepare for Russian-Chinese Exercise

04/16/2012 Patrol Ship Zhemchug to Set Afloat in April Patrol Ship Zhemchug to Set Afloat in April

04/16/2012 Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Heads for Cork, Ireland Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Heads for Cork, Ireland

04/16/2012 Landing Ship Georgy Pobedonosets Held Debarkation Drill Landing Ship Georgy Pobedonosets Held Debarkation Drill

04/16/2012 Turkish Task Unit Pays Unofficial Visit to Novorossiysk Turkish Task Unit Pays Unofficial Visit to Novorossiysk

04/16/2012 BLACKSEAFOR Ships Arrived in Sevastopol BLACKSEAFOR Ships Arrived in Sevastopol

04/13/2012 Indian Burglars Tried to Steal Nerpa Docs Indian Burglars Tried to Steal Nerpa Docs

04/13/2012 Turkish Warships Visit Novorossiysk Port Turkish Warships Visit Novorossiysk Port

04/13/2012 Rogozin: All Defense Order Problems Won't Be Settled In Time Rogozin: All Defense Order Problems Won't Be Settled In Time

04/13/2012 Baltic Fleet to Dispose 9,000 Tons Outaged Munitions Baltic Fleet to Dispose 9,000 Tons Outaged Munitions

04/13/2012 Interbranch Anti-Terror Exercise Held in Novorossiysk Naval Base Interbranch Anti-Terror Exercise Held in Novorossiysk Naval Base

04/13/2012 Handgun Shooting Championship Held in Sevastopol Handgun Shooting Championship Held in Sevastopol

04/13/2012 Final Protocol of Pomor-2012 Exercise Signed at Northern Fleet Final Protocol of Pomor-2012 Exercise Signed at Northern Fleet

04/12/2012 Supreme Court to Consider Nerpa Case Cassation Supreme Court to Consider Nerpa Case Cassation

04/12/2012 Putin Ordered to Place Defense Order 2012 by Apr 15 Putin Ordered to Place Defense Order 2012 by Apr 15

04/12/2012 Russia, Norway Prepare for Joint Naval Exercise Russia, Norway Prepare for Joint Naval Exercise

04/12/2012 Second Baklan-Class Survey Boat Laid Down for Pacific Fleet Second Baklan-Class Survey Boat Laid Down for Pacific Fleet

04/11/2012 Northern Fleet Pilots Polish Up Flight Skills Northern Fleet Pilots Polish Up Flight Skills

04/11/2012 Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Follows Course to Gulf of Aden Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov Follows Course to Gulf of Aden

04/11/2012 BLACKSEAFOR Ships Entered Upon Sea Phase BLACKSEAFOR Ships Entered Upon Sea Phase

04/11/2012 Upgraded SSK Kaluga to Join Northern Fleet Upgraded SSK Kaluga to Join Northern Fleet

04/11/2012 Military Procuracy Doubts Defense Ministry Can Control Industry Military Procuracy Doubts Defense Ministry Can Control Industry

04/10/2012 Police to Spend RUR 320 Mln on Seaport Security Police to Spend RUR 320 Mln on Seaport Security

04/10/2012 Black Sea Fleet Rescuers Prepare for Fairway of Peace 2012 Exercise Black Sea Fleet Rescuers Prepare for Fairway of Peace 2012 Exercise

04/10/2012 Russia, US Exchanged Information on Strategic Arms Russia, US Exchanged Information on Strategic Arms

04/10/2012 Sevmash Summarized Participation in Defexpo India 2012 Sevmash Summarized Participation in Defexpo India 2012

04/10/2012 Serviceman Knocked Girl Down in Severomorsk Convicted Serviceman Knocked Girl Down in Severomorsk Convicted

04/10/2012 Caspian Flotilla Frogmen Practice Underwater Acrobatics Caspian Flotilla Frogmen Practice Underwater Acrobatics

04/10/2012 One Month Left Until Victory Day Parade One Month Left Until Victory Day Parade

04/09/2012 BLACKSEAFOR Activation Kicked Off in Romania BLACKSEAFOR Activation Kicked Off in Romania

04/09/2012 Baltic Fleet Receives S-400 Air Defense Missile Systems Baltic Fleet Receives S-400 Air Defense Missile Systems

04/09/2012 Almaz Marine Yard to Launch Two Sobol-Class Patrol Boats Almaz Marine Yard to Launch Two Sobol-Class Patrol Boats

04/09/2012 Igor Kurdin and Alexander Pokrovsky: Military Political Party in Russia Igor Kurdin and Alexander Pokrovsky: Military Political Party in Russia

04/09/2012 Russian-Built Frigate INS Teg Prepares to Join Indian Navy Russian-Built Frigate INS Teg Prepares to Join Indian Navy

04/06/2012 Severnaya Verf to Modernize Third Pair of Algerian Ships Severnaya Verf to Modernize Third Pair of Algerian Ships

04/06/2012 Indian Inspectors Satisfied With Carrier Construction Progress Indian Inspectors Satisfied With Carrier Construction Progress

04/06/2012 Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Left Sevastopol to Attend BLACKSEAFOR Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Left Sevastopol to Attend BLACKSEAFOR

04/06/2012 Mostik Simulator Installed at Black Sea Fleet Mostik Simulator Installed at Black Sea Fleet

04/06/2012 ASW Ship Vice Admiral Kulakov Departed for Gulf of Aden ASW Ship Vice Admiral Kulakov Departed for Gulf of Aden

04/05/2012 Independent Lawyers: Defense Ministry Decided to Import Shipborne Furniture Illegally Independent Lawyers: Defense Ministry Decided to Import Shipborne Furniture Illegally

04/05/2012 Black Sea Fleet Hydrographic Ship Donuzlav Starts Long Cruise Black Sea Fleet Hydrographic Ship Donuzlav Starts Long Cruise

04/05/2012 Armenia Makes Room for New Russian Radar Armenia Makes Room for New Russian Radar

04/05/2012 Black Sea Fleet Prepares for Victory Day Parade Black Sea Fleet Prepares for Victory Day Parade

04/05/2012 Caspian Flotilla Missilemen Destroyed "Enemy" Surface Ship Caspian Flotilla Missilemen Destroyed "Enemy" Surface Ship

04/04/2012 Pacific Fleet Naval Aviation Turns 80 Pacific Fleet Naval Aviation Turns 80

04/04/2012 Canadian Officer Accused of Espionage for Russia Remains Under Arrest Canadian Officer Accused of Espionage for Russia Remains Under Arrest

04/04/2012 Military Medical Academy Not to Move Military Medical Academy Not to Move

04/04/2012 Frontier Service Held Anti-Poaching Exercise in Caspian Sea Frontier Service Held Anti-Poaching Exercise in Caspian Sea

04/03/2012 Severnaya Verf to Launch Corvette Stoiky in May Severnaya Verf to Launch Corvette Stoiky in May

04/03/2012 Russian Navy to Receive Modular Ships in Prospect Russian Navy to Receive Modular Ships in Prospect

04/03/2012 Trials of SSK St. Petersburg Continue in 2012 Trials of SSK St. Petersburg Continue in 2012

04/03/2012 Maritime Heritage Preservation Conference Held in Naval Museum Maritime Heritage Preservation Conference Held in Naval Museum

04/03/2012 Northern Fleet Scouts Finished Camp Exercise Northern Fleet Scouts Finished Camp Exercise

04/02/2012 BrahMos Missiles Learned to Attack Aircraft Carriers BrahMos Missiles Learned to Attack Aircraft Carriers

04/02/2012 Russia May Reform Defense Procurement System on Soviet Model Russia May Reform Defense Procurement System on Soviet Model

04/02/2012 SSN Nerpa to Join Indian Navy on Apr 4 SSN Nerpa to Join Indian Navy on Apr 4

04/02/2012 NF Coast Defense Troops Finish Antiaircraft Drills NF Coast Defense Troops Finish Antiaircraft Drills

04/02/2012 Russia Delivers Two Frigates and Aircraft Carrier to India in 2012 Russia Delivers Two Frigates and Aircraft Carrier to India in 2012

04/02/2012 Pacific Fleet Task Units Prepare to Take Sea Pacific Fleet Task Units Prepare to Take Sea

04/02/2012 Rubin Bureau Offers India Amur-1650 Sub Armed with Club or BrahMos Missiles Rubin Bureau Offers India Amur-1650 Sub Armed with Club or BrahMos Missiles

04/02/2012 Black Sea Fleet Air Defense Regiment Improves Practical Efficiency Black Sea Fleet Air Defense Regiment Improves Practical Efficiency

03/30/2012 SSBN Alexander Nevsky to Test Bulava SSBN Alexander Nevsky to Test Bulava

03/30/2012 Northern Fleet Marines to Attend Anti-Piracy Mission Northern Fleet Marines to Attend Anti-Piracy Mission

03/30/2012 Strenuous Work Continues on Yantar Research Ship Strenuous Work Continues on Yantar Research Ship

03/30/2012 Russian and Chinese Mariners to Train Jointly in Yellow Sea Russian and Chinese Mariners to Train Jointly in Yellow Sea

03/30/2012 Second Course of INS Vikramaditya Crew Completed Training at Sevmash Second Course of INS Vikramaditya Crew Completed Training at Sevmash

03/30/2012 Black Sea Fleet Marines Held Landing Assault Drill Black Sea Fleet Marines Held Landing Assault Drill

03/29/2012 Northern Fleet Rescuers Prepare for Bold Monarch 2012 Exercise Northern Fleet Rescuers Prepare for Bold Monarch 2012 Exercise

03/29/2012 Canada Classified "Russian Spy" File Canada Classified "Russian Spy" File

03/29/2012 Baltic Fleet Flagship Celebrated 18-th Anniversary Baltic Fleet Flagship Celebrated 18-th Anniversary

03/29/2012 Special-Purpose Ship Inflamed Near Murmansk Special-Purpose Ship Inflamed Near Murmansk

03/29/2012 Black Sea Fleet Commander Introduced His Deputy Black Sea Fleet Commander Introduced His Deputy

03/28/2012 Media: Russia, China to Hold Joint Naval Exercise Media: Russia, China to Hold Joint Naval Exercise

03/28/2012 Black Sea Flagship Finished Dock Repairs Black Sea Flagship Finished Dock Repairs

03/28/2012 Moscow Complains on US Arming Georgia Moscow Complains on US Arming Georgia

03/28/2012 Caspian Flotilla Task Group Holds Exercise Caspian Flotilla Task Group Holds Exercise

03/28/2012 ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov Prepares for Anti-Piracy Mission ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov Prepares for Anti-Piracy Mission

03/28/2012 Russian-Indian Subs May Get Air-Independent Powerplant Russian-Indian Subs May Get Air-Independent Powerplant

03/27/2012 Pacific Fleet Diver Died During Naval Exercise Pacific Fleet Diver Died During Naval Exercise

03/27/2012 Zvezdochka Prolongs Lifetime of Delfin-Class Subs to 35 Years Zvezdochka Prolongs Lifetime of Delfin-Class Subs to 35 Years

03/27/2012 Moscow Schoolchildren Visit Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Moscow Schoolchildren Visit Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

03/27/2012 Analysts: Russia Will Yield to US at India's Arms Market Analysts: Russia Will Yield to US at India's Arms Market

03/27/2012 Baltiysky Zavod Cuts Metal for New Icebreaker Baltiysky Zavod Cuts Metal for New Icebreaker

03/27/2012 Sports Center for NF Submariners to Open on Russian Navy Day Sports Center for NF Submariners to Open on Russian Navy Day

03/26/2012 SSBN Verkhoturye Left Covered Slipway SSBN Verkhoturye Left Covered Slipway

03/26/2012 Russian Navy to Field New Fizik-1 Torpedoes Russian Navy to Field New Fizik-1 Torpedoes

03/26/2012 Russian Defense Industry Gets Tax Benefits Russian Defense Industry Gets Tax Benefits

03/26/2012 Defense Ministry Issued Tender for Torpedo Servicing Defense Ministry Issued Tender for Torpedo Servicing

03/23/2012 British Military Diplomats Visited Vladivostok British Military Diplomats Visited Vladivostok

03/23/2012 Russia to Complete and Modernize Antei-class Subs Russia to Complete and Modernize Antei-class Subs

03/23/2012 Foreign Press Visited Baltic Fleet Foreign Press Visited Baltic Fleet

03/23/2012 Black Sea Fleet Divers Hold Drills Black Sea Fleet Divers Hold Drills

03/23/2012 Defense Ministry Set Penalties for Contract Nonperformance Defense Ministry Set Penalties for Contract Nonperformance

03/22/2012 Russian Navy to Decide on Lada Project After Trials Russian Navy to Decide on Lada Project After Trials

03/22/2012 Indian Military Delegation Inspects Sevmash Shipyard Indian Military Delegation Inspects Sevmash Shipyard

03/22/2012 Rosnano, USC Agreed on Cooperation Rosnano, USC Agreed on Cooperation

03/22/2012 Media: Russia Will Deliver Aircraft Carrier to India in December Media: Russia Will Deliver Aircraft Carrier to India in December

03/22/2012 Pacific Fleet Marines Practice Parachute Jumping Pacific Fleet Marines Practice Parachute Jumping

03/21/2012 Baltic Fleet Delegation Returned from Denmark Baltic Fleet Delegation Returned from Denmark

03/21/2012 Keel-Laying of Fourth Borei Sub Postponed Keel-Laying of Fourth Borei Sub Postponed

03/21/2012 Northern Fleet Ships to Participate in Pomor-2012 Exercise Northern Fleet Ships to Participate in Pomor-2012 Exercise

03/21/2012 Fire Happened to SSK Vyborg in Kronshtadt Fire Happened to SSK Vyborg in Kronshtadt

03/21/2012 Corvette Boiky Ready to Host Crew Corvette Boiky Ready to Host Crew

03/20/2012 Bulava to Join Russian Navy in Oct 2012 Bulava to Join Russian Navy in Oct 2012

03/20/2012 Press Conference on Submariners' Day Held in St. Petersburg Press Conference on Submariners' Day Held in St. Petersburg

03/20/2012 Russia to Assist Ukraine in Submarine Trials Russia to Assist Ukraine in Submarine Trials

03/20/2012 Defense Ministry: No Russian Warships Deployed off Syria Defense Ministry: No Russian Warships Deployed off Syria

03/20/2012 SSK Novorossiysk to be Launched Late 2013 SSK Novorossiysk to be Launched Late 2013

03/19/2012 Zvezdochka to Withdraw SSBN Verkhoturye from Covered Slipway Zvezdochka to Withdraw SSBN Verkhoturye from Covered Slipway

03/19/2012 BLACKSEAFOR Final Planning Conference Held in Russia BLACKSEAFOR Final Planning Conference Held in Russia

03/19/2012 Russian Navy to Receive Three New Subs in 2012 Russian Navy to Receive Three New Subs in 2012

03/19/2012 New Relatives of S-2 Submarine Crew Found New Relatives of S-2 Submarine Crew Found

03/19/2012 Russian Armed Forces Prepares for Victory Day Parades Russian Armed Forces Prepares for Victory Day Parades

03/19/2012 Yury Dolgoruky to join Northern Fleet in 2012 Yury Dolgoruky to join Northern Fleet in 2012

03/16/2012 Reporters Visited Corvette Stereguschiy Reporters Visited Corvette Stereguschiy

03/16/2012 Smolensk to Celebrate Submariners' Day Smolensk to Celebrate Submariners' Day

03/16/2012 Sarov: Russian Navy's Mysterious Submarine Sarov: Russian Navy's Mysterious Submarine

03/15/2012 Media: Rogozin May Head Defense Ministry Media: Rogozin May Head Defense Ministry

03/15/2012 Baltic Fleet Private Armed with Kalashnikov Rifle Lost Baltic Fleet Private Armed with Kalashnikov Rifle Lost

03/15/2012 Caspian Flotilla Marines Practice Teamwork Caspian Flotilla Marines Practice Teamwork

03/15/2012 Russia, China to Hold Naval Exercise in Yellow Sea Russia, China to Hold Naval Exercise in Yellow Sea

03/15/2012 Russian Parliament to Toughen Punishment for Corruption in Defense Industry Russian Parliament to Toughen Punishment for Corruption in Defense Industry

03/14/2012 Black Sea Fleet to Participate in Three Joint Exercises in 2012 Black Sea Fleet to Participate in Three Joint Exercises in 2012

03/14/2012 Defense Ministry Bought 140 Attack Helicopters Ka-52 Defense Ministry Bought 140 Attack Helicopters Ka-52

03/14/2012 Caspian Flotilla Missilemen Adopt Newest Coast Defense System Caspian Flotilla Missilemen Adopt Newest Coast Defense System

03/14/2012 Media: Borei Subs to Have New Infrastructure Media: Borei Subs to Have New Infrastructure

03/14/2012 Kasatonov: Ukraine Restrains Black Sea Fleet's Military Power Kasatonov: Ukraine Restrains Black Sea Fleet's Military Power

03/14/2012 Court Enforced Defense Ministry to Pay RUR 65 Mln for Submarine Repairs Court Enforced Defense Ministry to Pay RUR 65 Mln for Submarine Repairs

03/13/2012 SSBN Omsk Prepares for Modernization SSBN Omsk Prepares for Modernization

03/13/2012 US Naval Delegation to Visit Kuznetsov Naval Academy US Naval Delegation to Visit Kuznetsov Naval Academy

03/13/2012 Submarine S-2 Becomes Military Memorial Submarine S-2 Becomes Military Memorial

03/13/2012 St. Petersburg Submariners' Club to Celebrate 106-th Anniversary of Russian Submarine Fleet St. Petersburg Submariners' Club to Celebrate 106-th Anniversary of Russian Submarine Fleet

03/12/2012 Kronshtadt Paid Honors to Legendary Destroyer Stereguschiy Kronshtadt Paid Honors to Legendary Destroyer Stereguschiy

03/12/2012 Russian Naval Bases to Become GLONASS-Equipped Russian Naval Bases to Become GLONASS-Equipped

03/12/2012 Pacific Fleet Marines Held Exercise at Seychelles Pacific Fleet Marines Held Exercise at Seychelles

03/12/2012 Russian Navy Commander Finished Visit to Netherlands Russian Navy Commander Finished Visit to Netherlands

03/12/2012 Interior Works in INS Vikramaditya Continue 24-7 Interior Works in INS Vikramaditya Continue 24-7

03/12/2012 Far East Bloggers Visited Pacific Fleet Submarine Far East Bloggers Visited Pacific Fleet Submarine

03/11/2012 Russian Navy Won't Upgrade Dmitry Donskoy-Class SSBNs Russian Navy Won't Upgrade Dmitry Donskoy-Class SSBNs

03/11/2012 Borei Subs to Have 20 Missile Launch Tubes Borei Subs to Have 20 Missile Launch Tubes

03/11/2012 USC to Test Diesel Submarine St. Petersburg USC to Test Diesel Submarine St. Petersburg

03/11/2012 Black Sea Fleet Illegally Uses 30 Piers – Sevastopol Authorities Black Sea Fleet Illegally Uses 30 Piers – Sevastopol Authorities

03/11/2012 Russia Offers Amur-1650 Submarine for India's Tender Russia Offers Amur-1650 Submarine for India's Tender

03/11/2012 Construction of Novo-Admiralteyskaya Verf Shipyard Begins in 2012 Construction of Novo-Admiralteyskaya Verf Shipyard Begins in 2012

03/11/2012 Russia, Ukraine to Agree Upon Black Sea Fleet Armaments - Serdiukov Russia, Ukraine to Agree Upon Black Sea Fleet Armaments - Serdiukov

03/07/2012 Russian Navy Commander Visits Netherlands Russian Navy Commander Visits Netherlands

03/07/2012 Russia, Ukraine Discussed Fairway of Peace 2012 Exercise Russia, Ukraine Discussed Fairway of Peace 2012 Exercise

03/07/2012 State Defense Order Bill Introduced into Parliament State Defense Order Bill Introduced into Parliament

03/07/2012 Over 170 Defense Companies are Next Door to Bankruptcy Over 170 Defense Companies are Next Door to Bankruptcy

03/07/2012 Ukraine Disposes Black Sea Fleet's Munitions for RUR 235 Mln Ukraine Disposes Black Sea Fleet's Munitions for RUR 235 Mln

03/07/2012 Northern Fleet Marines Use New Armor Vests Northern Fleet Marines Use New Armor Vests

03/06/2012 Caspian Flotilla Holds The Best Ship Contest Caspian Flotilla Holds The Best Ship Contest

03/06/2012 Delivery Deadlines of New Subs Got Abroad Delivery Deadlines of New Subs Got Abroad

03/06/2012 Russian-Built Carrier to Join Indian Navy on Dec 4, 2012 Russian-Built Carrier to Join Indian Navy on Dec 4, 2012

03/05/2012 Northern Fleet ASW Force Trained in Barents Sea Northern Fleet ASW Force Trained in Barents Sea

03/05/2012 Poll Results: Russian Warships Must Have National Furniture and Latrines Poll Results: Russian Warships Must Have National Furniture and Latrines

03/05/2012 Baltiysk Naval Base Received New Tug Baltiysk Naval Base Received New Tug

03/05/2012 Russian Mariners Attended Seychelles Carnival and Held Antipiracy Drill Russian Mariners Attended Seychelles Carnival and Held Antipiracy Drill

03/05/2012 Nigerian Pirates Attacked Russian-Crewed Refrigerator Nigerian Pirates Attacked Russian-Crewed Refrigerator

03/02/2012 Media: Kyrgyzstan President Confused Russian Military Bases Media: Kyrgyzstan President Confused Russian Military Bases

03/02/2012 Black Sea Fleet Marines Started Field Drill Black Sea Fleet Marines Started Field Drill

03/02/2012 Planning Conference of Joint Life-Saving Exercise Held in Kaliningrad Planning Conference of Joint Life-Saving Exercise Held in Kaliningrad

03/02/2012 Northern Fleet to Participate in Pomor-2012 Joint Exercise Northern Fleet to Participate in Pomor-2012 Joint Exercise

03/01/2012 Sevmash to Deliver Modernized Admiral Gorshkov to India on Time Sevmash to Deliver Modernized Admiral Gorshkov to India on Time

03/01/2012 Defense Ministry, MiG Corporation Tied Contract for Ship-Based Fighters Defense Ministry, MiG Corporation Tied Contract for Ship-Based Fighters

03/01/2012 Yantar to Hand Over First Frigate to India in April Yantar to Hand Over First Frigate to India in April

03/01/2012 Caspian Flotilla Modernization Goes On Caspian Flotilla Modernization Goes On

03/01/2012 Northern Fleet Ship-Based Aviation Practices on Coastal Airfield Northern Fleet Ship-Based Aviation Practices on Coastal Airfield

02/29/2012 Rogozin: Bulava to Join Russian Navy in 2012 Rogozin: Bulava to Join Russian Navy in 2012

02/29/2012 Eleven Russian Companies Entered World Top Arms Producers Rating Eleven Russian Companies Entered World Top Arms Producers Rating

02/29/2012 Baltic Fleet to Attend DANEX-2012 Joint Exercise in September Baltic Fleet to Attend DANEX-2012 Joint Exercise in September

02/29/2012 Pacific Fleet Officers Train on Mostik Navigation Simulator Pacific Fleet Officers Train on Mostik Navigation Simulator

02/29/2012 Russia Promised Kyrgyzstan to Pay Debts for Leased Military Bases Russia Promised Kyrgyzstan to Pay Debts for Leased Military Bases

02/28/2012 Russian Antipiracy Task Unit Establishes International Cooperation Russian Antipiracy Task Unit Establishes International Cooperation

02/28/2012 Yantar Shipyard to Lay Down Frigate Admiral Makarov Yantar Shipyard to Lay Down Frigate Admiral Makarov

02/28/2012 Northern Fleet Delegation Arrived in Norway Northern Fleet Delegation Arrived in Norway

02/28/2012 Defense Ministry Ties Contract with Tetis Pro Defense Ministry Ties Contract with Tetis Pro

02/28/2012 USC to Build Ships on RUR 1 Trillion by 2020 USC to Build Ships on RUR 1 Trillion by 2020

02/27/2012 Putin Offered to Create System Controlling Defense Order Execution Putin Offered to Create System Controlling Defense Order Execution

02/27/2012 Vyborg Shipyard Joins United Shipbuilding Corporation Vyborg Shipyard Joins United Shipbuilding Corporation

02/27/2012 Russian Navy to Purchase Iceland Underwater Robots Russian Navy to Purchase Iceland Underwater Robots

02/24/2012 Northern Fleet Officer Titled Hero of Russia Northern Fleet Officer Titled Hero of Russia

02/24/2012 Venezuelan Marines to Receive Russian Arms Venezuelan Marines to Receive Russian Arms

02/24/2012 Russia Finished Development of SLBM Liner Russia Finished Development of SLBM Liner

02/24/2012 Northern Fleet Met Motherland's Defenders' Day with Good Results Northern Fleet Met Motherland's Defenders' Day with Good Results

02/22/2012 Media: Vilyuchinsk Base Cannot Accommodate New Borei Subs Media: Vilyuchinsk Base Cannot Accommodate New Borei Subs

02/22/2012 SSN Nerpa Arrives in India Late March 2012 SSN Nerpa Arrives in India Late March 2012

02/22/2012 Zavarzin: Russia to Spend RUR 1.853 Trillions on National Security in 2012 Zavarzin: Russia to Spend RUR 1.853 Trillions on National Security in 2012

02/21/2012 Russia to Arm Venezuelan Coast Guard with Missile Systems Russia to Arm Venezuelan Coast Guard with Missile Systems

02/21/2012 Aircraft-Related Facilities of INS Vikramaditya Almost Ready Aircraft-Related Facilities of INS Vikramaditya Almost Ready

02/21/2012 Community Will Know if Inflamed Sub Had Nuc Arms Onboard - Rogozin Community Will Know if Inflamed Sub Had Nuc Arms Onboard - Rogozin

02/21/2012 Northern Fleet Marines Finished Field Drill Northern Fleet Marines Finished Field Drill

02/20/2012 Two Nuclear Subs to Join Russian Navy in 2012 Two Nuclear Subs to Join Russian Navy in 2012

02/20/2012 Chief of General Staff Explained Bulava Faults Chief of General Staff Explained Bulava Faults

02/20/2012 Russia Wants Ukraine to Justify Taxes on Black Sea Fleet Cargoes Russia Wants Ukraine to Justify Taxes on Black Sea Fleet Cargoes

02/20/2012 Rogozin: Defense Order to Reach RUR 1 Trillion in 2012 Rogozin: Defense Order to Reach RUR 1 Trillion in 2012

02/20/2012 Russian Navy Commander Met with Media Russian Navy Commander Met with Media

02/20/2012 Putin: Russian Armed Forces Must Outclass Any Opponent Technically Putin: Russian Armed Forces Must Outclass Any Opponent Technically

02/17/2012 Russian Mistrals to Obtain Home-Made Arms Russian Mistrals to Obtain Home-Made Arms

02/17/2012 Navy Commander Denied Lada Subs Rejection Navy Commander Denied Lada Subs Rejection

02/17/2012 Ukraine Won't Raise Taxes for Russian Fleet – Foreign Ministry Ukraine Won't Raise Taxes for Russian Fleet – Foreign Ministry

02/17/2012 Amur Shipyard Starts Construction of Corvette Gromky Amur Shipyard Starts Construction of Corvette Gromky

02/17/2012 Rogozin Tabooed Open Quarrels on Military Products Quality Rogozin Tabooed Open Quarrels on Military Products Quality

02/16/2012 Defense Minister Arrives at Northern Fleet to Meet Aircraft Carrier Defense Minister Arrives at Northern Fleet to Meet Aircraft Carrier

02/16/2012 Strength Hull Sections for SSK Novorossiysk Completed Strength Hull Sections for SSK Novorossiysk Completed

02/16/2012 Turn Ekranoplan into Museum, Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Said Turn Ekranoplan into Museum, Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Said

02/16/2012 NF Pilots Returned to Home Airbase NF Pilots Returned to Home Airbase

02/16/2012 Andrei Fomichev: Severnaya Verf to Build Nuclear-Powered Warships Andrei Fomichev: Severnaya Verf to Build Nuclear-Powered Warships

02/15/2012 BF Frigate Yaroslav Mudry Proved Worthiness in Deployment BF Frigate Yaroslav Mudry Proved Worthiness in Deployment

02/15/2012 Ukraine to Lay New Taxes on Russian Naval Base Ukraine to Lay New Taxes on Russian Naval Base

02/15/2012 Media: Modernization of SLBM Sineva Makes Navy 2.5 Times Stronger Media: Modernization of SLBM Sineva Makes Navy 2.5 Times Stronger

02/15/2012 BLACKSEAFOR Planning Group Convenes in Krasnodar Region BLACKSEAFOR Planning Group Convenes in Krasnodar Region

02/15/2012 BSF Hydrographic Ship Surveyed Responsibility Area BSF Hydrographic Ship Surveyed Responsibility Area

02/15/2012 Novorossiysk Naval Base Obtained New Commander Novorossiysk Naval Base Obtained New Commander

02/14/2012 Defense Ministry Ineffectively Spent RUR 2.4 Bln Defense Ministry Ineffectively Spent RUR 2.4 Bln

02/14/2012 US Supplies Antarctic Station by Russian Icebreaker US Supplies Antarctic Station by Russian Icebreaker

02/14/2012 Russian Mistrals Can Pass Service Maintenance in St. Petersburg Russian Mistrals Can Pass Service Maintenance in St. Petersburg

02/14/2012 Anatoly Serdiukov Visited Baltic Fleet Anatoly Serdiukov Visited Baltic Fleet

02/14/2012 Russia to Get 16 Nuc Subs by 2020 Russia to Get 16 Nuc Subs by 2020

02/13/2012 Baltic Fleet Frigate Yaroslav Mudry Completed Deployment Baltic Fleet Frigate Yaroslav Mudry Completed Deployment

02/13/2012 Research Ship Seliger Started Mooring Trials Research Ship Seliger Started Mooring Trials

02/13/2012 ASW Ship Admiral Panteleyev Returned to Vladivostok ASW Ship Admiral Panteleyev Returned to Vladivostok

02/13/2012 Officer Committed Suicide in Submarine Officer Committed Suicide in Submarine

02/10/2012 Rogozin Criticized Soviet Armed Forces Rogozin Criticized Soviet Armed Forces

02/10/2012 Navy CinC Promised to Finish Building of Kursk-Class Submarine Navy CinC Promised to Finish Building of Kursk-Class Submarine

02/09/2012 Russia May Build Crucially New Submarine in 2014 Russia May Build Crucially New Submarine in 2014

02/09/2012 Vysotsky: Russian Navy Shuts Down Lada Project Vysotsky: Russian Navy Shuts Down Lada Project

02/09/2012 Bulava and Yury Dolgoruky Joins Russian Navy in 2012 – CinC Bulava and Yury Dolgoruky Joins Russian Navy in 2012 – CinC

02/09/2012 SSBN Alexander Nevsky to Go Into Service This Year SSBN Alexander Nevsky to Go Into Service This Year

02/09/2012 Navy Commander: Strategic Subs to Receive SLBM Liner Navy Commander: Strategic Subs to Receive SLBM Liner

02/09/2012 Prospective Russian Carrier to Lay Down before 2020 – Vysotsky Prospective Russian Carrier to Lay Down before 2020 – Vysotsky

02/09/2012 Caspian Flotilla Equips with Bal-E Mobile Coastal Missile System Caspian Flotilla Equips with Bal-E Mobile Coastal Missile System

02/09/2012 Akula-Class Subs Remain Operational Akula-Class Subs Remain Operational

02/08/2012 Yantar Shipyard Finished State Trials of Indian Frigate Yantar Shipyard Finished State Trials of Indian Frigate

02/08/2012 US, Russia Agreed to Exchange Missile Launch Data US, Russia Agreed to Exchange Missile Launch Data

02/08/2012 Fire on Patrol Ship Ural Neutralized, Sufferers Hospitalized Fire on Patrol Ship Ural Neutralized, Sufferers Hospitalized

02/08/2012 Black Sea Fleet Joint Command Center Founded in Sevastopol Black Sea Fleet Joint Command Center Founded in Sevastopol

02/08/2012 Number of Large Families Grows at Northern Fleet Number of Large Families Grows at Northern Fleet

02/07/2012 Russia, India Start Consultations on Joint Exercise Russia, India Start Consultations on Joint Exercise

02/07/2012 Defense Ministry to Purchase More Yasen and Borei Subs Defense Ministry to Purchase More Yasen and Borei Subs

02/07/2012 Northern Fleet Reconstructs Airfield Northern Fleet Reconstructs Airfield

02/07/2012 Sailor's Cap 2012 Military Patriotic Action Held in Novorossiysk Sailor's Cap 2012 Military Patriotic Action Held in Novorossiysk

02/07/2012 New Navigation Simulator Fielded at Black Sea Fleet New Navigation Simulator Fielded at Black Sea Fleet

02/07/2012 Caspian Flotilla to Get New Warships and Supply Vessels in 2012 Caspian Flotilla to Get New Warships and Supply Vessels in 2012

02/06/2012 Rogozin: Russia to Draw Out Seapower Buildup Plan in June Rogozin: Russia to Draw Out Seapower Buildup Plan in June

02/06/2012 Works on SSBN Vladimir Monomakh Entered Completion Phase Works on SSBN Vladimir Monomakh Entered Completion Phase

02/06/2012 Russian Nuc Subs Resume Overseas Patrols in June 2012 Russian Nuc Subs Resume Overseas Patrols in June 2012

02/06/2012 Contest "Naval Wreath of Glory: Sailors Serving to Motherland" Discussed on Avrora Contest "Naval Wreath of Glory: Sailors Serving to Motherland" Discussed on Avrora

02/03/2012 Russian Navy Needs About 20 Admiral Gorshkov-Class Frigates Russian Navy Needs About 20 Admiral Gorshkov-Class Frigates

02/03/2012 Ukraine Does Not Oppose Russian Fleet Renovation Ukraine Does Not Oppose Russian Fleet Renovation

02/03/2012 Rogozin: Warship Production Curtailed 15% in 2011 Rogozin: Warship Production Curtailed 15% in 2011

02/03/2012 Rosoboronexport to Control Mistral Construction in France Rosoboronexport to Control Mistral Construction in France

02/03/2012 Russia Won't Dismantle Third-Gen Subs Russia Won't Dismantle Third-Gen Subs

02/02/2012 Pacific Fleet, NATO Held Unique Exercise in Gulf of Aden Pacific Fleet, NATO Held Unique Exercise in Gulf of Aden

02/02/2012 Russia to Design Prospective Ocean-Going Destroyer in 2012 Russia to Design Prospective Ocean-Going Destroyer in 2012

02/02/2012 Rogozin Talks Over Navy Development in Severodvinsk Rogozin Talks Over Navy Development in Severodvinsk

02/02/2012 Severnaya Verf to Build 10 Gremyaschiy-Class Corvettes Severnaya Verf to Build 10 Gremyaschiy-Class Corvettes

02/02/2012 Russian Defense Ministry Buys Submersible Robots from Iceland Russian Defense Ministry Buys Submersible Robots from Iceland

02/01/2012 Flight Time of BF Naval Aviation to Grow Twice in 2012 Flight Time of BF Naval Aviation to Grow Twice in 2012

02/01/2012 Severnaya Verf Laid Down Project 20385 Lead Corvette Gremyaschiy Severnaya Verf Laid Down Project 20385 Lead Corvette Gremyaschiy

02/01/2012 Mironov: Social Benefits Must Improve at Defense Budget's Cost Mironov: Social Benefits Must Improve at Defense Budget's Cost

02/01/2012 BSF Floating Workshop PM-56 Returned to Sevastopol BSF Floating Workshop PM-56 Returned to Sevastopol

02/01/2012 Frigate Admiral Golovko Keel-Laid at Severnaya Verf Frigate Admiral Golovko Keel-Laid at Severnaya Verf

01/31/2012 SSN Nerpa to Depart for India in February SSN Nerpa to Depart for India in February

01/31/2012 Russia to Sell 60 Amphibious Fighting Vehicles to Indonesia Russia to Sell 60 Amphibious Fighting Vehicles to Indonesia

01/31/2012 NF Naval Aviation Held Training Flights NF Naval Aviation Held Training Flights

01/31/2012 GLONASS Helps to Maintain Safe Navigation GLONASS Helps to Maintain Safe Navigation

01/30/2012 Severnaya Verf to Lay Down Two Ships Severnaya Verf to Lay Down Two Ships

01/30/2012 Sevastopol Wants Russia to Repair Warships in Crimea Sevastopol Wants Russia to Repair Warships in Crimea

01/30/2012 Rosenergoatom Fulfils All Commitments on PATES Project Rosenergoatom Fulfills All Commitments on PATES Project

01/30/2012 Pacific Fleet Mariners to Visit Philippines First in 96 Years Pacific Fleet Mariners to Visit Philippines First in 96 Years

01/27/2012 American Flag Burnt in Sevastopol American Flag Burnt in Sevastopol

01/27/2012 Nerpa Shipyard to Increase Defense Order Volume in 2012 Nerpa Shipyard to Increase Defense Order Volume in 2012

01/27/2012 Russian Navy to Commission New Large Hydrographic Boat in 2012 Russian Navy to Commission New Large Hydrographic Boat in 2012

01/27/2012 Defense Manufacturers Charged of Overpricing Defense Manufacturers Charged of Overpricing

01/26/2012 Defense Ministry: Quality of Russian Military Products Goes Down Defense Ministry: Quality of Russian Military Products Goes Down

01/26/2012 Airfoil Ships to Revive in Karelia Airfoil Ships to Revive in Karelia

01/26/2012 INS Vikramaditya to Take Sea in Four Months INS Vikramaditya to Take Sea in Four Months

01/26/2012 Baltic Fleet Has No Iskander Missiles So Far Baltic Fleet Has No Iskander Missiles So Far

01/26/2012 Russian Navy to Receive SSGN Severodvinsk in 2012 Russian Navy to Receive SSGN Severodvinsk in 2012

01/25/2012 Russian Navy Carrier Group Held Exercise in Mediterranean Russian Navy Carrier Group Held Exercise in Mediterranean

01/25/2012 Frigate Neustrashimy Turned 19 Frigate Neustrashimy Turned 19

01/25/2012 France to Lay Down First Mistral for Russia Early Feb 2012 France to Lay Down First Mistral for Russia Early Feb 2012

01/25/2012 Defense Ministry Signed Contract for SLBM Bulava Production Defense Ministry Signed Contract for SLBM Bulava Production

01/24/2012 Russian Navy Command Deliberated About International Cooperation Russian Navy Command Deliberated About International Cooperation

01/24/2012 BSF Court Experts Identify Remains of Soviet Soldiers Fought for Sevastopol BSF Court Experts Identify Remains of Soviet Soldiers Fought for Sevastopol

01/24/2012 Leningrad Naval Base Gets New Commander Leningrad Naval Base Gets New Commander

01/24/2012 Group of Indian Crewmen of INS Vikramaditya Finished Training Group of Indian Crewmen of INS Vikramaditya Finished Training

01/23/2012 Seventh PF Antipiracy Unit Escorted Merchant Convoy Seventh PF Antipiracy Unit Escorted Merchant Convoy

01/23/2012 Admiral Panteleyev to Visit Philippines Underway Home Admiral Panteleyev to Visit Philippines Underway Home

01/23/2012 Russian Navy Contributed Much to Anti-Piracy Mission Russian Navy Contributed Much to Anti-Piracy Mission

01/20/2012 Russia to Export Arms to India for $7.7 bln in 2012 Russia to Export Arms to India for $7.7 bln in 2012

01/20/2012 Russian Navy's Delegation to Visit Denmark Russian Navy's Delegation to Visit Denmark

01/19/2012 Project 21820 Landing Boat Laid Down in Yaroslavl Project 21820 Landing Boat Laid Down in Yaroslavl

01/19/2012 Russia, NATO Approbated 'Road Map' for Antipiracy and Counterterrorism Russia, NATO Approbated 'Road Map' for Antipiracy and Counterterrorism

01/19/2012 Procuracy: Commanding Staff of SSBN Yekaterinburg Exceeded Powers Procuracy: Commanding Staff of SSBN Yekaterinburg Exceeded Powers

01/19/2012 Russian Expert: US May Launch War Against Iran Soon Russian Expert: US May Launch War Against Iran Soon

01/19/2012 Russian Warships Called at Tartus for Replenishment – Chief of General Staff Russian Warships Called at Tartus for Replenishment – Chief of General Staff

01/19/2012 NATO Counter-Piracy Mission Commander Visited Russian ASW Ship Admiral Tributs NATO Counter-Piracy Mission Commander Visited Russian ASW Ship Admiral Tributs

01/18/2012 Baltic Fleet Gets 3 New Tugs Baltic Fleet Gets 3 New Tugs

01/18/2012 Sevmash: Russia to Deliver INS Vikramaditya to India in Dec 2012 Sevmash: Russia to Deliver INS Vikramaditya to India in Dec 2012

01/18/2012 Yaroslavl Shipyard Lays Down Dugon-Class Air Cavity Landing Boat Yaroslavl Shipyard Lays Down Dugon-Class Air Cavity Landing Boat

01/18/2012 Firefighter Died in Explosion at Murmansk Shipyard Firefighter Died in Explosion at Murmansk Shipyard

01/18/2012 Media: Director of Bulava-Developing Institute May Lose Job Media: Director of Bulava-Developing Institute May Lose Job

01/18/2012 NF Pilots Practice Flights in Polar Night NF Pilots Practice Flights in Polar Night

01/17/2012 Russia Completes Trials of First Indian Frigate Russia Completes Trials of First Indian Frigate

01/17/2012 Black Sea Fleet Trains Boarding Parties for Joint Exercises Black Sea Fleet Trains Boarding Parties for Joint Exercises

01/17/2012 SSBN Yekaterinburg to Arrive in Severodvinsk for Repairs in May SSBN Yekaterinburg to Arrive in Severodvinsk for Repairs in May

01/17/2012 Russian Warships to Receive Advanced Gyrocompasses till 2018 Russian Warships to Receive Advanced Gyrocompasses till 2018

01/16/2012 Delivery Date of SSN Nerpa to India Postponed Again Delivery Date of SSN Nerpa to India Postponed Again

01/16/2012 BSF Frigate Ladny Returned to Sevastopol BSF Frigate Ladny Returned to Sevastopol

01/16/2012 Media: Rosoboronexport Dispatched Cargo to Syria Media: Rosoboronexport Dispatched Cargo to Syria

01/16/2012 Rogozin: Iran's Drawing into War Threats Russia Rogozin: Iran's Drawing into War Threats Russia

01/16/2012 Seventh PF Antipiracy Unit Escorts First Convoy Seventh PF Antipiracy Unit Escorts First Convoy

01/12/2012 Seventh PF Task Unit Took Over Antipiracy Watch Seventh PF Task Unit Took Over Antipiracy Watch

01/12/2012 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Almost Joined Russian Nuclear Force SSBN Yury Dolgoruky Almost Joined Russian Nuclear Force

01/12/2012 Caspian Flotilla Held Damage Control Drill Caspian Flotilla Held Damage Control Drill

01/12/2012 Northern Fleet Receives New Trucks Northern Fleet Receives New Trucks

01/11/2012 Russian Navy's Task Force Left Tartus Russian Navy's Task Force Left Tartus

01/11/2012 Frigate Ladny Returns from Deployment Frigate Ladny Returns from Deployment

01/10/2012 Fire Damage on SSBN Yekaterinburg Exceeded RUR 1 bln Fire Damage on SSBN Yekaterinburg Exceeded RUR 1 bln

01/10/2012 Russian Navy to Attend RIMPAC 2012 Exercise Russian Navy to Attend RIMPAC 2012 Exercise

01/10/2012 Defense Ministry Wants Renewal of Non-Nuclear Submarine Fleet Defense Ministry Wants Renewal of Non-Nuclear Submarine Fleet

01/10/2012 BSF Hydrographic Ship Donuzlav Prepares for Cruise to Monaco BSF Hydrographic Ship Donuzlav Prepares for Cruise to Monaco

01/10/2012 Northern Fleet to Participate in 3 International Exercises in 2012 Northern Fleet to Participate in 3 International Exercises in 2012

01/10/2012 Black Sea Fleet Maintains Environmental Security Black Sea Fleet Maintains Environmental Security

01/09/2012 Russian Carrier Group Visits Syrian Port Tartus Russian Carrier Group Visits Syrian Port Tartus

01/09/2012 Russia, India Documented Leasing of SSN Nerpa Russia, India Documented Leasing of SSN Nerpa

01/09/2012 Russian Navy to Receive Frigate Admiral Grigorovich in 2014 Russian Navy to Receive Frigate Admiral Grigorovich in 2014

01/09/2012 France Can Sell Any Arms to Russia Except NATO Codes and Missiles France Can Sell Any Arms to Russia Except NATO Codes and Missiles

01/05/2012 Pacific Fleet Warships Escorted Over 80 Vessels through Gulf of Aden in 2011 Pacific Fleet Warships Escorted Over 80 Vessels through Gulf of Aden in 2011

01/05/2012 Russian Carrier Group Saw New Year in Mediterranean Russian Carrier Group Saw New Year in Mediterranean

12/30/2011 Second Anti-Terror Boat Grachonok Joined Russian Navy Second Anti-Terror Boat Grachonok Joined Russian Navy

12/30/2011 Caspian Flotilla Gets Back Repaired Gunnery Ship Caspian Flotilla Gets Back Repaired Gunnery Ship

12/28/2011 Ten Foreign Delegations Visited Baltic Fleet in 2011 Ten Foreign Delegations Visited Baltic Fleet in 2011

12/28/2011 SSN Nerpa Ready to Depart for India SSN Nerpa Ready to Depart for India

12/27/2011 Sea Trials of Indian Frigate Finished in Baltic Sea Trials of Indian Frigate Finished in Baltic

12/27/2011 NF Marines Hold Firing Drills in Polar Night NF Marines Hold Firing Drills in Polar Night

12/27/2011 Zelenodolsk Shipyard Sums Up 2011 Zelenodolsk Shipyard Sums Up 2011

12/27/2011 Creators of Project 20380 Corvette Obtained Government Award Creators of Project 20380 Corvette Obtained Government Award

12/26/2011 PF Task Force Left Seychelles PF Task Force Left Seychelles

12/26/2011 Russian Navy Carrier Group Entered Mediterranean Russian Navy Carrier Group Entered Mediterranean

12/26/2011 Black Sea Fleet Established New Supply Unit Black Sea Fleet Established New Supply Unit

12/26/2011 Baltic Fleet Infantry Brigade Obtained St. George Colors Baltic Fleet Infantry Brigade Obtained St. George Colors

12/23/2011 Zvezdochka Shipyard Repairs Varshavyanka-Class Subs Zvezdochka Shipyard Repairs Varshavyanka-Class Subs

12/23/2011 Russian Navy Rejects Air-Cushion Landing Ships Russian Navy Rejects Air-Cushion Landing Ships

12/23/2011 Repair Works Started on SSN Smolensk Repair Works Started on SSN Smolensk

12/22/2011 Frigate Ladny Called at Spanish Port Ceuta Frigate Ladny Called at Spanish Port Ceuta

12/22/2011 Serdiukov: Sevmash to Build Second Pair of Mistrals Serdiukov: Sevmash to Build Second Pair of Mistrals

12/22/2011 INS Vikramaditya to Take Sea in May 2012 INS Vikramaditya to Take Sea in May 2012

12/22/2011 Sevmash Shipyard Turned 72 Sevmash Shipyard Turned 72

12/22/2011 Black Sea Fleet Rescuers Convene in Sevastopol Black Sea Fleet Rescuers Convene in Sevastopol

12/22/2011 SSGN Severodvinsk Completed Test Plan 2011 SSGN Severodvinsk Completed Test Plan 2011

12/21/2011 PF Anti-Piracy Unit Visits Seychelles PF Anti-Piracy Unit Visits Seychelles

12/21/2011 Defense Ministry Explained Need for Arms Import Defense Ministry Explained Need for Arms Import

12/21/2011 Caspian Flotilla Tests New Harbor Tug RB-10 Caspian Flotilla Tests New Harbor Tug RB-10

12/21/2011 MiG Completes Delivery of Deck-Based Fighters for INS Vikramaditya MiG Completes Delivery of Deck-Based Fighters for INS Vikramaditya

12/21/2011 Yantar Shipyard Finishes Year Workloaded Yantar Shipyard Finishes Year Workloaded

12/20/2011 Zvezdochka Shipyard Keel-Laid Arms Support Ship Akademik Kovalev Zvezdochka Shipyard Keel-Laid Arms Support Ship Akademik Kovalev

12/20/2011 Delivery Date of SSBN Verkhoturye Determined Delivery Date of SSBN Verkhoturye Determined

12/20/2011 Jubilee of Sevastopol Naval College Celebrated in St. Petersburg Jubilee of Sevastopol Naval College Celebrated in St. Petersburg

12/19/2011 India to Get Fifth Russian-Upgraded Submarine in 2012 India to Get Fifth Russian-Upgraded Submarine in 2012

12/19/2011 Black Sea Fleet Integrates Air Bases Black Sea Fleet Integrates Air Bases

12/19/2011 Orenburg Regional Delegation Visited BSF Landing Ship Orsk in Sevastopol Orenburg Regional Delegation Visited BSF Landing Ship Orsk in Sevastopol

12/19/2011 India Takes Russian Nuc Sub on Lease Soon India Takes Russian Nuc Sub on Lease Soon

12/19/2011 Russia to Deliver Aircraft Carrier Admiral Gorshkov to India in 2012 Russia to Deliver Aircraft Carrier Admiral Gorshkov to India in 2012

12/19/2011 Russian Navy Delegation Visited Greece Russian Navy Delegation Visited Greece

12/19/2011 NF Minesweeper Celebrated Anniversary Since Ensign Hoisting NF Minesweeper Celebrated Anniversary Since Ensign Hoisting

12/16/2011 Black Sea Fleet Frigate Ladny Visits French Toulon Black Sea Fleet Frigate Ladny Visits French Toulon

12/16/2011 Icebreaker Vaigach Accident: Radiation Background Normal Icebreaker Vaigach Accident: Radiation Background Normal

12/16/2011 Pacific Fleet Anti-Piracy Unit Heads for Seychelles Pacific Fleet Anti-Piracy Unit Heads for Seychelles

12/16/2011 Russian Navy Carrier Group Moves on Thru Atlantic Russian Navy Carrier Group Moves on Thru Atlantic

12/16/2011 JSC Tactical Missiles Corporation Turns 10 JSC Tactical Missiles Corporation Turns 10

12/16/2011 Rosoboronexport Offers Newest Sub Amur-1650 for Indian Tender Rosoboronexport Offers Newest Sub Amur-1650 for Indian Tender

12/15/2011 State Commission to Set Date of Next SLBM Bulava Test in Coming Days State Commission to Set Date of Next SLBM Bulava Test in Coming Days

12/15/2011 Zvezdochka Shipyard Lays Down New Armament Support Ship Zvezdochka Shipyard Lays Down New Armament Support Ship

12/15/2011 Black Sea Fleet Divers Practice 120-Meter Submergence Black Sea Fleet Divers Practice 120-Meter Submergence

12/15/2011 Hero of Russia Aldar Tsydenzhapov Becomes Hero of Movie Hero of Russia Aldar Tsydenzhapov Becomes Hero of Movie

12/15/2011 Yaroslavl Shipyard to Build Second Patrol Boat for FSB Yaroslavl Shipyard to Build Second Patrol Boat for FSB

12/14/2011 Russian Navy Commissioned Consul Deep-Sea Submersible Russian Navy Commissioned Consul Deep-Sea Submersible

12/14/2011 Baltic Fleet Frigate Yaroslav Mudry Joined Carrier Group Baltic Fleet Frigate Yaroslav Mudry Joined Carrier Group

12/14/2011 St. Petersburg Government Approved Shipyard Construction Project St. Petersburg Government Approved Shipyard Construction Project

12/14/2011 BSF Air Defense Regiment Obtained Combat Colors BSF Air Defense Regiment Obtained Combat Colors

12/14/2011 Severnaya Verf to Deliver Corvette Boiky in Time Severnaya Verf to Deliver Corvette Boiky in Time

12/14/2011 Naval Ensigns of BSF Ships Consecrated in Sevastopol Orthodox Churches Naval Ensigns of BSF Ships Consecrated in Sevastopol

12/13/2011 Russian-French Talks Held in Moscow Russian-French Talks Held in Moscow

12/13/2011 Russia, Finland Signed Shipbuilding Cooperation Memorandum Russia, Finland Signed Shipbuilding Cooperation Memorandum

12/12/2011 Russian Warships Actively Fought Piracy in 2011 Russian Warships Actively Fought Piracy in 2011

12/12/2011 Project 949 Nuc Subs to Rearm with Onyx and Caliber Cruise Missiles Project 949 Nuc Subs to Rearm with Onyx and Caliber Cruise Missiles

12/12/2011 Pacific Fleet Dispatched Seventh Anti-Piracy Unit Pacific Fleet Dispatched Seventh Anti-Piracy Unit

12/12/2011 Russian Ka-52 Helicopters to Get Newest Comm System in 2012 Russian Ka-52 Helicopters to Get Newest Comm System in 2012

12/12/2011 Designers: Russian Ships Can Launch BrahMos Missiles Designers: Russian Ships Can Launch BrahMos Missiles

12/12/2011 Caspian Flotilla Starts Exercise Caspian Flotilla Starts Exercise

12/08/2011 New Russian Frigate Made for India Passed All Trials New Russian Frigate Made for India Passed All Trials

12/08/2011 France Conditions Mistrals for Russia France Conditions Mistrals for Russia

12/08/2011 Russian Navy Dispatches Another Anti-Piracy Force Russian Navy Dispatches Another Anti-Piracy Force

12/08/2011 Joint Exercise FRUKUS 2012 to Debut in Baltic Sea Joint Exercise FRUKUS 2012 to Debut in Baltic Sea

12/07/2011 Russian Arms Export Grows $1 Bln in 2011 Russian Arms Export Grows $1 Bln in 2011

12/07/2011 French Frigate Commandant Birot Left Novorossiysk French Frigate Commandant Birot Left Novorossiysk

12/07/2011 Putin: Russia to Adopt Defense Industry Modernization Program Soon Putin: Russia to Adopt Defense Industry Modernization Program Soon

12/07/2011 Baltic Fleet Warships Head for Deployment Baltic Fleet Warships Head for Deployment

12/07/2011 Vietnam Bought Second Batch of Russian Gepard-Class Frigates Vietnam Bought Second Batch of Russian Gepard-Class Frigates

12/07/2011 Russia to Lay Down New Borei-Class Subs in 2012 Russia to Lay Down New Borei-Class Subs in 2012

12/06/2011 PF Task Unit Escorts Sixth Convoy in Read Sea PF Task Unit Escorts Sixth Convoy in Read Sea

12/06/2011 Modernization of Cruiser Admiral Nakhimov to Start After 2012 Modernization of Cruiser Admiral Nakhimov to Start After 2012

12/06/2011 Beriev Center Repaired ASW Aircraft Tu-142ME for Indian Navy Beriev Center Repaired ASW Aircraft Tu-142ME for Indian Navy

12/06/2011 Russian Subs Amur-1650 to Attend Indian Tender Russian Subs Amur-1650 to Attend Indian Tender

12/05/2011 Russia Dispatched Frigate Ladny to Mediterranean Sea Russia Dispatched Frigate Ladny to Mediterranean Sea

12/05/2011 Baltiysky Zavod to Build Hulls for Two Mistrals Baltiysky Zavod to Build Hulls for Two Mistrals

12/05/2011 Russia Ratified Agreement on Security in Caspian Sea Russia Ratified Agreement on Security in Caspian Sea

12/05/2011 Navy: Decision to Postpone Bulava Tests Not Made Yet Navy: Decision to Postpone Bulava Tests Not Made Yet

12/05/2011 Russia Delivered Yakhont Antiship Cruise Missiles to Syria Russia Delivered Yakhont Antiship Cruise Missiles to Syria

12/02/2011 SSBN Dmitry Donskoy Won't Be Dismantled SSBN Dmitry Donskoy Won't Be Dismantled

12/02/2011 Russia Completes Testbed Trials of New Submarine Engine Russia Completes Testbed Trials of New Submarine Engine

12/02/2011 French Frigate Commandant Birot Arrived in Novorossiysk French Frigate Commandant Birot Arrived in Novorossiysk

12/02/2011 Russian-Japanese Talks Finished in Navy Main HQ Russian-Japanese Talks Finished in Navy Main HQ

12/01/2011 Pacific Fleet Ships Visited Djibouti Pacific Fleet Ships Visited Djibouti

12/01/2011 Russian Navy Plans to Exercise with NATO Russian Navy Plans to Exercise with NATO

12/01/2011 France Kicks Off Construction of First Mistral for Russia France Kicks Off Construction of First Mistral for Russia

12/01/2011 Cruiser Varyag Returns to Vladivostok Cruiser Varyag Returns to Vladivostok

12/01/2011 Northern Fleet Held 7 Ballistic Missile Tests in 2011 Northern Fleet Held 7 Ballistic Missile Tests in 2011

12/01/2011 Russian-Indian BrahMos Missile Tested in Baltic Sea Russian-Indian BrahMos Missile Tested in Baltic Sea

11/30/2011 Medvedev Calls for Faster Retooling of Defense Industry Medvedev Calls for Faster Retooling of Defense Industry

11/30/2011 Source: Russian Carrier Won't Call at Syria Source: Russian Carrier Won't Call at Syria

11/30/2011 Pacific Fleet Ranked First in Russian Navy Pacific Fleet Ranked First in Russian Navy

11/30/2011 SSK Ust-Kamchatsk Redeployed to Vladivostok SSK Ust-Kamchatsk Redeployed to Vladivostok

11/30/2011 NF Commander Checked Proficiency of Carrier Group's Commanding Staff NF Commander Checked Proficiency of Carrier Group's Commanding Staff

11/29/2011 Russian Aircraft Carrier to Deploy Off Syria Russian Aircraft Carrier to Deploy Off Syria

11/29/2011 Unmanned Helicopter Effectively Tested at Black Sea Unmanned Helicopter Effectively Tested at Black Sea

11/29/2011 Russian Navy's Delegation Visited Norway Russian Navy's Delegation Visited Norway

11/29/2011 Indian Shipborne Pilots to Train in Russia Indian Shipborne Pilots to Train in Russia

11/29/2011 Defense Minister Endorsed British-Made Furniture on Russian Warships Defense Minister Endorsed British-Made Furniture on Russian Warships

11/28/2011 Putin: Russian Armed Forces Will Reach New Level in 5-10 Years Putin: Russian Armed Forces Will Reach New Level in 5-10 Years

11/28/2011 Poll: Communists Would Develop Navy Best Poll: Communists Would Develop Navy Best

11/28/2011 Russian Navy Commander Congratulated Marines Russian Navy Commander Congratulated Marines

11/28/2011 Patrol Ship Brilliant Launched in St. Petersburg Patrol Ship Brilliant Launched in St. Petersburg

11/28/2011 Russian and Ukrainian Navies to Hold First Humanitarian Exercise Russian and Ukrainian Navies to Hold First Humanitarian Exercise

11/28/2011 Medvedev Demands to Exclude Defense Order Delays in 2012 Medvedev Demands to Exclude Defense Order Delays in 2012

11/28/2011 Almaz Shipyard Laid Down Second Ice-Class Patrol Ship Almaz Shipyard Laid Down Second Ice-Class Patrol Ship

11/25/2011 Russia's State Defense Order May Increase Up to RUR 1.769 trillions in 2012 Russia's State Defense Order May Increase Up to RUR 1.769 trillions in 2012

11/25/2011 Pacific Fleet to Celebrate Russian Marine Day Pacific Fleet to Celebrate Russian Marine Day

11/25/2011 Russian Navy Commander Visits Northern Fleet Russian Navy Commander Visits Northern Fleet

11/25/2011 Baltic Fleet Ships Spent Over 300 Days at Sea in 2012 Baltic Fleet Ships Spent Over 300 Days at Sea in 2012

11/24/2011 SSN Voronezh Passed Modernization SSN Voronezh Passed Modernization

11/24/2011 Russian Navy May Waive Lada Class Submarines Russian Navy May Waive Lada Class Submarines

11/24/2011 British Delegation Visited Northern Fleet British Delegation Visited Northern Fleet

11/24/2011 Russia Refuses to Sell Arresters for Chinese Carrier Russia Refuses to Sell Arresters for Chinese Carrier

11/24/2011 Almaz Shipyard to Launch Patrol Ship Brilliant Almaz Shipyard to Launch Patrol Ship Brilliant

11/23/2011 Defense Ministry Offers Internet Excursion Onboard Cruiser Varyag Defense Ministry Offers Internet Excursion Onboard Cruiser Varyag

11/23/2011 Second Project 636.3 Non-Nuclear Sub Keel-Laid for Russian Navy Second Project 636.3 Non-Nuclear Sub Keel-Laid for Russian Navy

11/23/2011 NF Task Unit Completed Preparations for Deployment NF Task Unit Completed Preparations for Deployment

11/22/2011 Medvedev Talks of Arms Imports Medvedev Talks of Arms Imports

11/22/2011 Russian Navy Wants to Get 10 Diesel Subs Till 2020 Russian Navy Wants to Get 10 Diesel Subs Till 2020

11/22/2011 Yury Dolgoruky to Perform Double Launch of Bulava Yury Dolgoruky to Perform Double Launch of Bulava

11/22/2011 Serdiukov: All Defense Contracts for 2012 Will Be Signed in December Serdiukov: All Defense Contracts for 2012 Will Be Signed in December

11/21/2011 Black Sea Fleet Sums Up Training Year Black Sea Fleet Sums Up Training Year

11/21/2011 Medvedev: Defense Industry Will Face Great Reforms Medvedev: Defense Industry Will Face Great Reforms

11/21/2011 Analysts: Russian Defense Science Needs New Control Tools Analysts: Russian Defense Science Needs New Control Tools

11/21/2011 BSF Task Unit Returned from Mediterranean BSF Task Unit Returned from Mediterranean

11/18/2011 Defense Companies Fined for Frustrated State Order Defense Companies Fined for Frustrated State Order

11/18/2011 SLBM Bulava Could Be Launched in Spring 2012 SLBM Bulava Could Be Launched in Spring 2012

11/18/2011 Defense Ministry Lays Bare Carrier Building Plans Defense Ministry Lays Bare Carrier Building Plans

11/18/2011 Ukraine May Bump Up Lease Payment for Black Sea Fleet Ukraine May Bump Up Lease Payment for Black Sea Fleet

11/18/2011 Caspian Flotilla's Military Council Sums Up Results Caspian Flotilla's Military Council Sums Up Results

11/18/2011 Russia to Buy Hydroplanes Be-200 Russia to Buy Hydroplanes Be-200

11/17/2011 Sevmash Keeps Working on INS Vikramaditya Sevmash Keeps Working on INS Vikramaditya

11/17/2011 Northern Fleet Rescuers Found Cargo Ship Lost in Storm Northern Fleet Rescuers Found Cargo Ship Lost in Storm

11/17/2011 Zvezdochka to Lay Down New Transport Ship for Russian Navy in Dec Zvezdochka to Lay Down New Transport Ship for Russian Navy in Dec

11/17/2011 Rogozin: Air Defense Maritime Platforms Must Be Classified As Conventional Arms Rogozin: Air Defense Maritime Platforms Must Be Classified As Conventional Arms

11/16/2011 Repair of SSK Kaluga Goes On Repair of SSK Kaluga Goes On

11/16/2011 Storm Inflicted No Harm to Northern Fleet Ships Storm Inflicted No Harm to Northern Fleet Ships

11/16/2011 SSBN Alexander Nevsky Starts Sea Trials in Next Few Days SSBN Alexander Nevsky Starts Sea Trials in Next Few Days

11/16/2011 Frigate Smetlivy Finished Visit to Augusta, Italy Frigate Smetlivy Finished Visit to Augusta, Italy

11/16/2011 Admiralteyskie Verfi Builds Rescue Ship for Russian Navy Admiralteyskie Verfi Builds Rescue Ship for Russian Navy

11/15/2011 Cruiser Avrora's Blank Shot Was Fake Cruiser Avrora's Blank Shot Was Fake

11/15/2011 Frigate Teg Built for India Continues Trials Frigate Teg Built for India Continues Trials

11/15/2011 NF Surface Ships Completed Half of Fleet's Training Activities NF Surface Ships Completed Half of Fleet's Training Activities

11/15/2011 Russia to Spend RUR 880 Bln for Arms in 2012 Russia to Spend RUR 880 Bln for Arms in 2012

11/15/2011 BSF Naval Aviation Paid Honors to Capt Nikolai Khrustalev BSF Naval Aviation Paid Honors to Capt Nikolai Khrustalev

11/14/2011 Repair of SSN Voronezh Completed Repair of SSN Voronezh Completed

11/14/2011 Missile Cruiser Varyag Heads Homeward Missile Cruiser Varyag Heads Homeward

11/14/2011 New PF ship Viktor Faleyev Launched In Vladivostok New PF ship Viktor Faleyev Launched In Vladivostok

11/14/2011 Anarchists Fired Avrora's Gun. VIDEO Anarchists Fired Avrora's Gun. VIDEO

11/14/2011 Caspian Flotilla Received New Harbor Tug RB-10 Caspian Flotilla Received New Harbor Tug RB-10

11/10/2011 Putin Settled Haggle Over Prices For Subs Putin Settled Haggle Over Prices For Subs

11/10/2011 Caspian Flotilla To Receive Two Ships In 2011 Caspian Flotilla To Receive Two Ships In 2011

11/10/2011 Russian Armed Forces Must Be Renewed - Putin Russian Armed Forces Must Be Renewed - Putin

11/10/2011 Northern Fleet Updates Fire Trucks, First In 20 Years Northern Fleet Updates Fire Trucks, First In 20 Years

11/10/2011 Defense Ministry, USC Agreed Upon Nuc Subs Defense Ministry, USC Agreed Upon Nuc Subs

11/09/2011 Russian, Italian Ships Prepare For IONIEX Exercise In Taranto Russian, Italian Ships Prepare For IONIEX Exercise In Taranto

11/09/2011 Astrakhan Shipyard Builds Salvage Ship For Russian Navy Astrakhan Shipyard Builds Salvage Ship For Russian Navy

11/09/2011 Russia Agrees To Complete Floating Base In Nikolayev, Ukraine Russia Agrees To Complete Floating Base In Nikolayev, Ukraine

11/09/2011 Source: Russia Protects Interests In Arctic By Deploying More Submarines Source: Russia Protects Interests In Arctic By Deploying More Submarines

11/09/2011 Hydrographic Ship Valery Faleyev To Be Launched For Pacific Fleet Hydrographic Ship Valery Faleyev To Be Launched For Pacific Fleet

11/09/2011 Russian Warship To Be Named After Pyotr Stolypin Russian Warship To Be Named After Pyotr Stolypin

11/08/2011 Russian-Italian Joint Exercise Starts In Ionian Sea Russian-Italian Joint Exercise Starts In Ionian Sea

11/08/2011 Sevastopol Paid Honors To Perished Ship Armenia Sevastopol Paid Honors To Perished Ship Armenia

11/08/2011 Medvedev Signed Law Stimulating Shipowners Medvedev Signed Law Stimulating Shipowners

11/08/2011 Baltic Fleet Commander Visits Germany Baltic Fleet Commander Visits Germany

11/07/2011 Black Sea Fleet Celebrated National Unity Day Black Sea Fleet Celebrated National Unity Day

11/03/2011 Russian Navy To Shape Aircraft Carrier Groups Russian Navy To Shape Aircraft Carrier Groups

11/03/2011 Media Got Wind Of Submarines Cost Media Got Wind Of Submarines Cost

11/03/2011 Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Returned From Long Cruise Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Returned From Long Cruise

11/03/2011 Indian Officers Completed Training At Sevmash Indian Officers Completed Training At Sevmash

11/02/2011 Russia To Build Floating Airfield In Arctic Russia To Build Floating Airfield In Arctic

11/02/2011 Defense Ministry, USC Agreed On Prices For Subs Defense Ministry, USC Agreed On Prices For Subs

11/02/2011 Sevmash To Lay Down 2 Diesel Subs In March 2012 Sevmash To Lay Down 2 Diesel Subs In March 2012

11/02/2011 Minesweeper Vladimir Gumanenko Laid Up For Damage Repair Minesweeper Vladimir Gumanenko Laid Up For Damage Repair

11/01/2011 Russia, NATO Discussed Anti-Piracy Issues Russia, NATO Discussed Anti-Piracy Issues

11/01/2011 BSF Ships Head For Mediterranean To Exercise With Italy BSF Ships Head For Mediterranean To Exercise With Italy

11/01/2011 Russia Developed New Fast-Speed Patrol Boat Lider-17 Russia Developed New Fast-Speed Patrol Boat Lider-17

11/01/2011 Zvezdochka Shipyard To Lay Down Armament Transport In Nov 2011 Zvezdochka Shipyard To Lay Down Armament Transport In Nov 2011

11/01/2011 Second New Tug Built for Russian Navy Second New Tug Built for Russian Navy

10/31/2011 PF Conducted Submarine Rescue Exercise PF Conducted Submarine Rescue Exercise

10/31/2011 Northern Fleet Mariners Celebrated Occupational Day Northern Fleet Mariners Celebrated Occupational Day

10/31/2011 Proletarsky Zavod Plant To Join USC Processing Chain Proletarsky Zavod Plant To Join USC Processing Chain

10/31/2011 Baltic Fleet Held Missile Launching Drills Baltic Fleet Held Missile Launching Drills

10/28/2011 Russia Tops India's Arms Market Russia Tops India's Arms Market

10/28/2011 Black Sea Fleet Divers Received Tiger Submersible Black Sea Fleet Divers Received Tiger Submersible

10/28/2011 Russian, Japanese Frontiersmen Trained Together Russian, Japanese Frontiersmen Trained Together

10/28/2011 Baltic Fleet Celebrates Mariners' Day With Good Training Results Baltic Fleet Celebrates Mariners' Day With Good Training Results

10/28/2011 Salvage Tug Alatau Returns To Service Salvage Tug Alatau Returns To Service

10/26/2011 Russian Navy Attended International Seapower Symposium Russian Navy Attended International Seapower Symposium

10/26/2011 Vympel Shipyard To Build 12 Mangust Boats In 2012 Vympel Shipyard To Build 12 Mangust Boats In 2012

10/26/2011 Russia Assists Vietnam In Molniya Missile Boats Construction Russia Assists Vietnam In Molniya Missile Boats Construction

10/26/2011 Corvette Dagestan Started Sea Trials Corvette Dagestan Started Sea Trials

10/26/2011 Armalit-1 To Supply New Minesweeper With Valves Armalit-1 To Supply New Minesweeper With Valves

10/26/2011 North Korean Admiral Visited Kamchatka North Korean Admiral Visited Kamchatka

10/26/2011 SSBN Alexander Nevsky To Launch Bulava No Sooner Than Summer 2012 SSBN Alexander Nevsky To Launch Bulava No Sooner Than Summer 2012

10/26/2011 Northern Fleet 32nd Naval School Held Turnout Northern Fleet 32nd Naval School Held Turnout

10/25/2011 Severnaya Verf Takes European Shipbuilding Stage Severnaya Verf Takes European Shipbuilding Stage

10/25/2011 Russian, Japanese Border Guards To Hold Exercise Off Sakhalin Russian, Japanese Border Guards To Hold Exercise Off Sakhalin

10/25/2011 Pilots Of Western Military District Held Night Flights Pilots Of Western Military District Held Night Flights

10/24/2011 Almaz Shipyard Delivered Two Patrol Ships To Vietnam Almaz Shipyard Delivered Two Patrol Ships To Vietnam

10/24/2011 Russian Navy To Commission SLBM Liner Soon Russian Navy To Commission SLBM Liner Soon

10/24/2011 North Korea's Admiral Visited Pacific Fleet ASW Ship And Submarine North Korea's Admiral Visited Pacific Fleet ASW Ship And Submarine

10/24/2011 SSBN Alexander Nevsky First Time Took Sea For Trials SSBN Alexander Nevsky First Time Took Sea For Trials

10/24/2011 Four "Aurora Pirates" To Face Trial Compulsorily Four "Aurora Pirates" To Face Trial Compulsorily

10/21/2011 Yury Dolgoruky Ready To Hold Bulava Salvo Launch Yury Dolgoruky Ready To Hold Bulava Salvo Launch

10/21/2011 UAV Eleron-10 Can Be Placed On Russian Icebreakers UAV Eleron-10 Can Be Placed On Russian Icebreakers

10/21/2011 NF Pilots Improve Flight Skills NF Pilots Improve Flight Skills

10/21/2011 Pacific Fleet Commemorates S-178 Crew Pacific Fleet Commemorates S-178 Crew

10/21/2011 Source: Central Bank Does Not Control Severnaya Verf Assets Source: Central Bank Does Not Control Severnaya Verf Assets

10/21/2011 Baltic Fleet Held Flight Drills Baltic Fleet Held Flight Drills

10/21/2011 Vets And Kids Paid Honors To Fallen Heroes Vets And Kids Paid Honors To Fallen Heroes

10/20/2011 SSBN Vladimir Monomakh Construction Goes On Schedule SSBN Vladimir Monomakh Construction Goes On Schedule

10/20/2011 Black Sea Fleet Renovation Skids Black Sea Fleet Renovation Skids

10/20/2011 Reconstructed Monument To S-80 Submarine Crew Opened In Northern Fleet Reconstructed Monument To S-80 Submarine Crew Opened In Northern Fleet

10/20/2011 Defense Ministry: Russia Ready To Lease And Revamp NITKA Simulator Defense Ministry: Russia Ready To Lease And Revamp NITKA Simulator

10/20/2011 Bad Weather Frustrated Sea Trials Of First Serial Borei Submarine Bad Weather Frustrated Sea Trials Of First Serial Borei Submarine

10/19/2011 Parliament Adopted Bill Stimulating Russian Shipowners Parliament Adopted Bill Stimulating Russian Shipowners

10/19/2011 DPRK Navy's East Sea Fleet Commander To Visit Vladivostok And Kamchatka DPRK Navy's East Sea Fleet Commander To Visit Vladivostok And Kamchatka

10/19/2011 Borei, Yasen Subs Construction Discussed At Sevmash Borei, Yasen Subs Construction Discussed At Sevmash

10/18/2011 France Nosed Out Bulava Launch Date France Nosed Out Bulava Launch Date

10/18/2011 Protesters Hanged Jolly Roger On Cruiser Avrora Sentenced Protesters Hanged Jolly Roger On Cruiser Avrora Sentenced

10/18/2011 PF Procuracy Appealed Against Nerpa Case Acquittal PF Procuracy Appealed Against Nerpa Case Acquittal

10/18/2011 BF Commander Visited Swedish Naval Base BF Commander Visited Swedish Naval Base

10/18/2011 Lao President Attended Cruiser Avrora Lao President Attended Cruiser Avrora

10/18/2011 Russian-American Anti-Terror Exercise Finished In Pacific Russian-American Anti-Terror Exercise Finished In Pacific

10/17/2011 First Serial Borei-Class Sub Ready For Sea Trials First Serial Borei-Class Sub Ready For Sea Trials

10/17/2011 Black Jack Flattered Over Cruiser Avrora Black Jack Flattered Over Cruiser Avrora

10/17/2011 PF Warship Escorts Five Vessels Thru Gulf Of Aden PF Warship Escorts Five Vessels Thru Gulf Of Aden

10/17/2011 Russian Defense Minister Discussed BSF Prospects With Sevastopol Mayor Russian Defense Minister Discussed BSF Prospects With Sevastopol Mayor

10/14/2011 Pacific Eagle Russian-American Exercise Entered Active Phase Pacific Eagle Russian-American Exercise Entered Active Phase

10/14/2011 Russia, Algeria Set Commission To Design Corvette Russia, Algeria Set Commission To Design Corvette

10/14/2011 USC To Build Ocean-Going Warship USC To Build Ocean-Going Warship

10/14/2011 Russia To Sign Contract For Other Two Mistrals In 2012 Russia To Sign Contract For Other Two Mistrals In 2012

10/14/2011 Cape Bird Tanker Crew Released Cape Bird Tanker Crew Released

10/14/2011 Russian Navy To Conduct Joint Exercises With Norway In 2012 Russian Navy To Conduct Joint Exercises With Norway In 2012

10/14/2011 Relatives of Nerpa Victims: Guilty Persons Sit In Admiral Offices Relatives of Nerpa Victims: Guilty Persons Sit In Admiral Offices

10/13/2011 Caspian Flotilla Passes Annual Inspection Caspian Flotilla Passes Annual Inspection

10/13/2011 Baltiysky Zavod Shipyard Gets New Director Baltiysky Zavod Shipyard Gets New Director

10/13/2011 Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Takes Sea Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Takes Sea

10/12/2011 Moscow Aeronautical Institute Develops BrahMos Hypersonic Missile Technology Moscow Aeronautical Institute Develops BrahMos Hypersonic Missile Technology

10/12/2011 Contract For Borei And Yasen Subs Not Signed Yet Contract For Borei And Yasen Subs Not Signed Yet

10/12/2011 Russia To Decide On Carrier Construction In 2017 Russia To Decide On Carrier Construction In 2017

10/12/2011 Putin: Ukrainian Shipbuilding Won't Develop Without Russia Putin: Ukrainian Shipbuilding Won't Develop Without Russia

10/12/2011 Defense Ministry To Tie 200 Contracts In 2012 Defense Ministry To Tie 200 Contracts In 2012

10/12/2011 Amur Shipyard Quits Building Submarines Amur Shipyard Quits Building Submarines

10/12/2011 Russia Contracted 95% of Defense Order 2011 Russia Contracted 95% of Defense Order 2011

10/11/2011 New PF Task Unit Escorts First Convoy Via Gulf Of Aden New PF Task Unit Escorts First Convoy Through Gulf Of Aden

10/11/2011 Rosatomflot: Icebreaker Sovetsky Soyuz To Be Recovered In 2014 Rosatomflot: Icebreaker Sovetsky Soyuz To Be Recovered In 2014

10/11/2011 Pacific Fleet Ships Arrived At Mariana Islands Pacific Fleet Ships Arrived At Mariana Islands

10/10/2011 Monument To Russian Sailors Opened In Greece Monument To Russian Sailors Opened In Greece

10/10/2011 Russian Navy: SSN Nerpa Taking Sea In Oct Russian Navy: SSN Nerpa Taking Sea In Oct

10/10/2011 Norway Set Russian Trawler Free Norway Set Russian Trawler Free

10/10/2011 Russian Marines To Get New Tracked Amphibia Russian Marines To Get New Tracked Amphibia

10/10/2011 Turkmenistan Received Two Russian-Built Missile Boats Turkmenistan Received Two Russian-Built Missile Boats

10/07/2011 Russian Navy Commander Set Tasks For Industry Russian Navy Commander Set Tasks For Industry

10/07/2011 Putin: Rising Defense Budget Will Improve Russian Economy Putin: Rising Defense Budget Will Improve Russian Economy

10/07/2011 NF Task Unit Passed Gibraltar NF Task Unit Passed Gibraltar

10/07/2011 PF Divers Clear Harbors of Russky Island PF Divers Clear Harbors of Russky Island

10/07/2011 Defense Ministry Inspects Black Sea Fleet Defense Ministry Inspects Black Sea Fleet

10/07/2011 Serdiukov: State Defense Order 2012 Almost Placed Serdiukov: State Defense Order 2012 Almost Placed

10/07/2011 Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Visits Greece Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Visits Greece

10/06/2011 Serdiukov: Russia, India Settled Cooperation Problems Serdiukov: Russia, India Settled Cooperation Problems

10/06/2011 BSF Frigate Smetlivy Prepares For IONIEX BSF Frigate Smetlivy Prepares For IONIEX

10/06/2011 SSGN Severodvinsk Returned From Sea Trials SSGN Severodvinsk Returned From Sea Trials

10/06/2011 Baltic Fleet Marines Visited Swedish Naval Base Baltic Fleet Marines Visited Swedish Naval Base

10/06/2011 Procuracy Notified Shipowner Of Seiner Rammed Submarine Procuracy Notified Shipowner Of Seiner Rammed Submarine

10/06/2011 Federal Budget 2012-2014 Provides RUR 1.1 bln For Sevmash Shipyard Federal Budget 2012-2014 Provides RUR 1.1 bln For Sevmash Shipyard

10/05/2011 India To Lease SSN Nerpa In November India To Lease SSN Nerpa In November

10/05/2011 Rosatom Prepares For Nuclear Icebreakers Corporization Rosatom Prepares For Nuclear Icebreakers Corporization

10/05/2011 Nerpa Accident: Relatives Want Guilty Persons To Be Punished Nerpa Accident: Relatives Want Guilty Persons To Be Punished

10/05/2011 Zvezda Shipyard To Receive RUR 152.7 mln Zvezda Shipyard To Receive RUR 152.7 mln

10/05/2011 Verdict On Nerpa Case Postponed To Oct 14 Verdict On Nerpa Case Postponed To Oct 14

10/04/2011 Russia, USA To Hold Anti-Terror Exercise In Pacific Russia, USA To Hold Anti-Terror Exercise In Pacific

10/04/2011 Sevmash Represented Arctic Interests at SevTEK-2011 Sevmash Represented Arctic Interests at SevTEK-2011

10/04/2011 New Submarine Lifesaving Capsule Passed Trials New Submarine Lifesaving Capsule Passed Trials

10/04/2011 Russian, Indian Defense Ministers Discuss Military Cooperation Russian, Indian Defense Ministers Discuss Military Cooperation

10/04/2011 Norway Published Photo Of Russian Trawler Dropping Fish Norway Published Photo Of Russian Trawler Dropping Fish

10/03/2011 PF Task Unit Heads For Mariana Islands PF Task Unit Heads For Mariana Islands

10/03/2011 Kozak: Russian Government To Decide On Baltiysky Zavod Soon Kozak: Russian Government To Decide On Baltiysky Zavod Soon

10/03/2011 Pacific Fleet Ships Returned From Exercise Pacific Fleet Ships Returned From Exercise

10/03/2011 Baltic Fleet Officer To Be Decorated For Life-Saving Baltic Fleet Officer To Be Decorated For Life-Saving

10/03/2011 USS Fitzgerald Called At Vladivostok USS Fitzgerald Called At Vladivostok

10/03/2011 BF Engineers Disposed Over 400 WW2 Munitions BF Engineers Disposed Over 400 WW2 Munitions

09/30/2011 Defense Ministry: No Decision On Akula Subs Utilization Was Made Defense Ministry: No Decision On Akula Subs Utilization Was Made

09/30/2011 Jury Acquitted Crewmen of SSN Nerpa Jury Acquitted Crewmen of SSN Nerpa

09/30/2011 Russo-Japanese Exercise Takes Place Off Honshu Island Russo-Japanese Exercise Takes Place Off Honshu Island

09/30/2011 Defense Ministry Successfully Launched New Ballistic Missile Defense Ministry Successfully Launched New Ballistic Missile

09/29/2011 Russia To Dismantle World's Biggest Subs Russia To Dismantle World's Biggest Subs

09/29/2011 First Sortie of INS Vikramaditya Postponed For May 2012 First Sortie of INS Vikramaditya Postponed For May 2012

09/29/2011 Japan Welcomes PF Ships Japan Welcomes PF Ships

09/28/2011 Norwegian Delegation Visited Northern Fleet Norwegian Delegation Visited Northern Fleet

09/28/2011 ASW Ship Severomorsk Called At Tartus, Syria ASW Ship Severomorsk Called At Tartus, Syria

09/28/2011 Caspian Flotilla Ships Return From Center-2011 Exercise Caspian Flotilla Ships Return From Center-2011 Exercise

09/28/2011 Baltic Fleet Marines To Visit Swedish Naval Base Baltic Fleet Marines To Visit Swedish Naval Base

09/28/2011 PF Task Unit Starts Patrolling the Gulf of Aden PF Task Unit Starts Patrolling the Gulf of Aden

09/28/2011 US Navy's Warship Visits Vladivostok Again US Navy's Warship Visits Vladivostok Again

09/28/2011 Russian-Ukrainian Yacht To Fly St. Andrew's Flag Worldwide Russian-Ukrainian Yacht To Fly St. Andrew's Flag Worldwide

09/27/2011 Baltic Fleet Held Landing Assault Drill Baltic Fleet Held Landing Assault Drill

09/27/2011 Opinion: Discipline and Culture of BSF Officers Degrades Opinion: Discipline and Culture of BSF Officers Degrades

09/27/2011 Royal Yacht Monument To Appear In Sevastopol Royal Yacht Monument To Appear In Sevastopol

09/26/2011 Black Sea Fleet Adopted New Russian-Made Submersible Black Sea Fleet Adopted New Russian-Made Submersible

09/26/2011 NF Marines and Pilots Show Skills to Norwegian Delegation NF Marines and Pilots Show Skills to Norwegian Delegation

09/26/2011 Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard Built Missile Boat for Turkmenistan Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard Built Missile Boat for Turkmenistan

09/26/2011 Northern Fleet Frogmen Held Drill Northern Fleet Frogmen Held Drill

09/26/2011 Putin: Russian Armed Forces Must Be Completely Rearmed in 5-10 Years Putin: Russian Armed Forces Must Be Completely Rearmed in 5-10 Years

09/26/2011 Zvezdochka to Build Second Same-Named Ship Zvezdochka to Build Second Same-Named Ship

09/23/2011 France to Deliver 20% Equipment for Second Two Russian Mistrals France to Deliver 20% Equipment for Second Two Russian Mistrals

09/23/2011 Submarine Not Suffered in Navigation Incident – Officials Submarine Not Suffered in Navigation Incident – Officials

09/23/2011 Russia May Create Sea-based Missile Defense System Russia May Create Sea-based Missile Defense System

09/23/2011 Mikhail Voitenko: Donets Collided With Underwater Object Mikhail Voitenko: Donets Collided With Underwater Object

09/22/2011 Russian CG Ship Called at Ukrainian Port, First in 20 Years Russian CG Ship Called at Ukrainian Port, First in 20 Years

09/22/2011 BF Armor Battalion Held Qualification Firing BF Armor Battalion Held Qualification Firing

09/22/2011 Caspian Flotilla Joins Center-2011 Exercise Caspian Flotilla Joins Center-2011 Exercise

09/21/2011 Zvezdochka, Sevmash to Boost Capitals Zvezdochka, Sevmash to Boost Capitals

09/21/2011 Orthodox Chapel Founded at Baltic Fleet Orthodox Chapel Founded at Baltic Fleet

09/21/2011 Armalit Supplied Zvezdochka with Pipeline Accessories to RUR 75 mln Armalit Supplied Zvezdochka with Pipeline Accessories to RUR 75 mln

09/21/2011 Young Officers Met With BF Commander Young Officers Met With BF Commander

09/21/2011 Coast Guard Floating Base Displayed at Neva 2011 Exhibition Coast Guard Floating Base Displayed at Neva 2011 Exhibition

09/20/2011 Severnaya Verf Shipyard Received Government Guarantee Severnaya Verf Shipyard Received Government Guarantee

09/20/2011 Black Sea Fleet Completed Tactical Drill Black Sea Fleet Completed Tactical Drill

09/20/2011 Indian Delegation Inspects Sevmash Indian Delegation Inspects Sevmash

09/20/2011 Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard Lays Down New Minesweeper Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard Lays Down New Minesweeper

09/19/2011 Pacific Fleet Practiced Missile Firings Pacific Fleet Practiced Missile Firings

09/19/2011 Prirazlomnaya Platform Gets Satellite Communications Prirazlomnaya Platform Gets Satellite Communications

09/16/2011 Sevmash Expects Indian Inspection Sevmash Expects Indian Inspection

09/16/2011 PF Warships Held Firing Drills PF Warships Held Firing Drills

09/16/2011 First Group of INS Vikramaditya Crewmen Finished Training First Group of INS Vikramaditya Crewmen Finished Training

09/15/2011 Russia, North Korea May Hold Joint Exercise in 2012 Russia, North Korea May Hold Joint Exercise in 2012

09/15/2011 Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Prepares for Long-Range Cruise Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov Prepares for Long-Range Cruise

09/15/2011 Rubin Tests Air-Independent Powerplant for Non-Nuclear Subs Rubin Tests Air-Independent Powerplant for Non-Nuclear Subs

09/15/2011 USC, Defense Ministry Signed Contract for Project 11356 Frigates USC, Defense Ministry Signed Contract for Project 11356 Frigates

09/15/2011 Patrol Ship Dagestan Started Trials Patrol Ship Dagestan Started Trials

09/14/2011 ASW Ship Severomorsk Completes Anti-Piracy Mission ASW Ship Severomorsk Completes Anti-Piracy Mission

09/14/2011 Pacific Fleet Holds Large-Scale Maneuvers Pacific Fleet Holds Large-Scale Maneuvers

09/14/2011 Admiral Kuznetsov's Overhaul Is Illegally Overestimated Admiral Kuznetsov's Overhaul Is Illegally Overestimated

09/14/2011 Sevastopol Shipyards Hope on Russian Orders Sevastopol Shipyards Hope on Russian Orders

09/14/2011 Russia to Attend Arms Show in London Russia to Attend Arms Show in London

09/14/2011 Valentin Pashin: We Created Precedent of Innovation Chain Valentin Pashin: We Created A Precedent of Innovation Chain

09/13/2011 PF Task Unit Leaves Cambodia Heading for Africa PF Task Unit Leaves Cambodia Heading for Africa

09/13/2011 SSN Severodvinsk Took Sea for Trials SSN Severodvinsk Took Sea for Trials

09/13/2011 Russian, Danish Naval Cooperation Sees Strong Prospects Russian, Danish Naval Cooperation Sees Strong Prospects

09/13/2011 BSF Landing Ship Azov Called at Same-Named Port BSF Landing Ship Azov Called at Same-Named Port

09/13/2011 Russian, French Warships Exercised in Baltic Russian, French Warships Exercised in Baltic

09/12/2011 Defense ministry said why Bulava launch failed in Aug Defense ministry said why Bulava launch failed in Aug

09/12/2011 Russian Navy acquired Consul autonomous deep-sea submersible Russian Navy acquired Consul autonomous deep-sea submersible

09/12/2011 Presence of Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol is questionable again Presence of Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol is questionable again

09/12/2011 Northern Fleet rescuers test new deep-sea equipment Northern Fleet rescuers test new deep-sea equipment

09/12/2011 Black Sea Fleet sailors paid honors to Crimean War heroes Black Sea Fleet sailors paid honors to Crimean War heroes

09/09/2011 Pacific Fleet ships are heading for Kamchatka Pacific Fleet ships are heading for Kamchatka

09/09/2011 Kiev asked Russian warship to pay for Kerch Strait passage Kiev asked Russian warship to pay for Kerch Strait passage

09/09/2011 Russian and Danish admirals met in St. Petersburg Russian and Danish admirals met in St. Petersburg

09/09/2011 Northern Fleet mine-clearing unit completed mission and returned to bases Northern Fleet mine-clearing unit completed mission and returned to bases

09/09/2011 Soccer team of Russian minesweeper beat French colleagues Soccer team of Russian minesweeper beat French colleagues

09/09/2011 Northern Fleet holds exercise in the Barents Sea Northern Fleet holds exercise in the Barents Sea

09/09/2011 Ukraine agrees to lease test range to Russia Ukraine agrees to lease test range to Russia

09/08/2011 Pacific Fleet ships moored at Cambodian coast Pacific Fleet ships moored at Cambodian coast

09/08/2011 Moscow cuts off funding of Black Sea Fleet Moscow cuts off funding of Black Sea Fleet

09/08/2011 Black Sea Coast Guard received new commander Black Sea Coast Guard received new commander

09/07/2011 Pacific Fleet ships head for Kamchatka to hold exercise Pacific Fleet ships head for Kamchatka to hold exercise

09/07/2011 Crewmen of cruiser Moskva obtained Guard title Crewmen of cruiser Moskva obtained Guard title

09/07/2011 Court confirmed sentence on Admiral Gorshkov overhaul Court confirmed sentence on Admiral Gorshkov overhaul

09/07/2011 Known submariner and novelist Viktor Dygalo buried in Moscow Known submariner and novelist Viktor Dygalo buried in Moscow

09/06/2011 Pacific Fleet Chief of Staff met with Japan's Consul General in Vladivostok Pacific Fleet Chief of Staff met with Japan's Consul General in Vladivostok

09/06/2011 Baltic Fleet ships returned from Open Spirit 2011 exercise Baltic Fleet ships returned from Open Spirit 2011 exercise

09/06/2011 Putin: Navy will receive RUR 4.7 trillions till 2020 Putin: Navy will receive RUR 4.7 trillions till 2020

09/06/2011 French minesweeper calls at Baltiysk for joint drill French minesweeper calls at Baltiysk for joint drill

09/06/2011 New ice-class tug to be named after known Pacific Fleet officer New ice-class tug to be named after known Pacific Fleet officer

09/06/2011 Defense orders to be settled in a week – Putin Defense orders to be settled in a week – Putin

09/05/2011 Defense ministry to buy over 100 Ka-52 helicopters Defense ministry to buy over 100 Ka-52 helicopters

09/05/2011 USS Carr arrived in Murmansk USS Carr arrived in Murmansk

09/05/2011 Competition in Indonesia's submarine tender aggravates Competition in Indonesia's submarine tender aggravates

09/02/2011 Defense ministry has signed procurement contracts - Serdiukov Defense ministry has signed procurement contracts - Serdiukov

09/02/2011 Russian-built INS Teg starts sea trials in the Baltic Russian-built INS Teg starts sea trials in the Baltic

09/02/2011 Defense ministry: SSBN Bulava can be commissioned in 2012 Defense ministry: SSBN Bulava can be commissioned in 2012

09/02/2011 USC has 9 contracts to sign with defense ministry USC has 9 contracts to sign with defense ministry

09/01/2011 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky completed another trial phase – Sevmash SSBN Yury Dolgoruky completed another trial phase – Sevmash

09/01/2011 Caesar Kunikov returned to Sevastopol after BLACKSEAFOR activation Caesar Kunikov returned to Sevastopol after BLACKSEAFOR activation

09/01/2011 Pacific Fleet ASW Ship Brigade turns 45 Pacific Fleet ASW Ship Brigade turns 45

09/01/2011 The Nerpa case: chemical officers' evidence The Nerpa case: chemical officers' evidence

09/01/2011 Russian Guard Day to be celebrated at Pacific Fleet Russian Guard Day to be celebrated at Pacific Fleet

08/31/2011 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky to perform Bulava salvo launch in Oct SSBN Yury Dolgoruky to perform Bulava salvo launch in Oct

08/31/2011 Caspian Flotilla ships performed missile-firing exercise Caspian Flotilla ships performed missile-firing exercise

08/31/2011 Primorsky Krai Governor met with General Director of JSC Rosoboronexport Primorsky Krai Governor met with General Director of JSC Rosoboronexport

08/31/2011 Defense ministry and Yantar shipyard signed a contract for frigates Defense ministry and Yantar shipyard signed a contract for frigates

08/31/2011 Northern Fleet Commander takes part in the Arctic Convoys 70th anniversary Northern Fleet Commander takes part in the Arctic Convoys 70th anniversary

08/31/2011 Pacific Fleet ships not involved in shark hunting Pacific Fleet ships not involved in shark hunting

08/31/2011 Baltic Fleet Military Council convenes a meeting Baltic Fleet Military Council convenes a meeting

08/30/2011 Russian-headed BLACKSEAFOR group finished Bulgarian phase Russian-headed BLACKSEAFOR group finished Bulgarian phase

08/30/2011 Training ship Perekop arrived at Kronshtadt Training ship Perekop arrived at Kronshtadt

08/30/2011 Russia, North Korea discussed naval cooperation Russia, North Korea discussed naval cooperation

08/30/2011 USS Carr to visit Northern Fleet USS Carr to visit Northern Fleet

08/30/2011 Khabarovsk Shipyard launched a tug for Pacific Fleet Khabarovsk Shipyard launched a tug for Pacific Fleet

08/30/2011 Black Sea Fleet ships held antiaircraft drill Black Sea Fleet ships held antiaircraft drill

08/29/2011 India to receive Russian SSN Nerpa in the nearest term India to receive Russian SSN Nerpa in the nearest term

08/29/2011 Pacific Fleet sent sixth task unit to fight piracy Pacific Fleet sent sixth task unit to fight piracy

08/29/2011 Indian ambassador visited Sevmash shipyard Indian ambassador visited Sevmash shipyard

08/29/2011 Northern Fleet Submarine Division celebrates 50th anniversary Northern Fleet Submarine Division celebrates 50th anniversary

08/29/2011 Prirazlomnaya platform arrived at oil extraction site in Pechora Bay Prirazlomnaya platform arrived at oil extraction site in Pechora Bay

08/29/2011 Northern Fleet to attend naval parade in honor of Arctic Convoys Northern Fleet to attend naval parade in honor of Arctic Convoys

08/26/2011 Russian Navy dispatches another task unit to Gulf of Aden Russian Navy dispatches another task unit to Gulf of Aden

08/26/2011 Delivery of Russian ships to India postponed again Delivery of Russian ships to India postponed again

08/26/2011 Pacific Fleet held large-scale exercise Pacific Fleet held large-scale exercise

08/26/2011 Zelenodolsk Shipyard to lay down third Buyan-class missile ship Zelenodolsk Shipyard to lay down third Buyan-class missile ship

08/25/2011 Talks with defense ministry are in progress – USC Talks with defense ministry are in progress – USC

08/25/2011 Russian and Irish mariners met onboard cruiser Avrora Russian and Irish mariners met onboard cruiser Avrora

08/25/2011 Zvezdochka is ready to take Vietnam's orders Zvezdochka is ready to take Vietnam's orders

08/25/2011 JSC Tactical Missile Arms designed new target seeker JSC Tactical Missile Arms designed new target seeker

08/24/2011 High-ranking officials visited SSK Varshavyanka High-ranking officials visited SSK Varshavyanka

08/24/2011 Special board to get on with state defense order Special board to get on with state defense order

08/24/2011 Navy Commander-in-Chief checked readiness of Black Sea Fleet Navy Commander-in-Chief checked readiness of Black Sea Fleet

08/24/2011 Defense ministry: contracts to be tied in the nearest time Defense ministry: contracts to be tied in the nearest time

08/24/2011 BLACKSEAFOR ships left Trabzon heading for Varna BLACKSEAFOR ships left Trabzon heading for Varna

08/24/2011 China is about to buy Russian cruise missiles Club – media China is about to buy Russian cruise missiles Club – media

08/24/2011 Black Sea Fleet: Russian checkpoint in Crimea was not blocked Black Sea Fleet: Russian checkpoint in Crimea was not blocked

08/23/2011 Yury Dolgoruky was about to test onboard system, not to launch missile Yury Dolgoruky was about to test onboard system, not to launch missile

08/23/2011 Antisubmarine ship Ochakov decommissioned from Black Sea Fleet Antisubmarine ship Ochakov decommissioned from Black Sea Fleet

08/23/2011 Putin, Sechin, Serdiukov talked on state defense order in shipbuilding Putin, Sechin, Serdiukov talked on state defense order in shipbuilding

08/23/2011 Two Black Sea Fleet air bases obtained the colors Two Black Sea Fleet air bases obtained the colors

08/23/2011 Vietnam received the last frigate bought from Russia Vietnam received the last frigate bought from Russia

08/23/2011 Phasotron-NIIR to equip new Russian corvettes with advanced radars Phasotron-NIIR to equip new Russian corvettes with advanced radars

08/23/2011 Baltic Fleet soldier tried to commit suicide by jumping from roof Baltic Fleet soldier tried to commit suicide by jumping from roof

08/22/2011 Russia to build ten Yasen-class subs Russia to build ten Yasen-class subs

08/22/2011 Russia, North Korea to talk on future joint exercise Russia, North Korea to talk on future joint exercise

08/22/2011 Irish warship visits St. Petersburg Irish warship visits St. Petersburg

08/22/2011 Prirazlomnaya oil platform to arrive at operation site on Aug 27 Prirazlomnaya oil platform to arrive at operation site on Aug 27

08/22/2011 Submariners are suspected of fraud to over RUR 900,000 Submariners are suspected of fraud to over RUR 900,000

08/22/2011 State commission: next Bulava launch to be held in Aug State commission: next Bulava launch to be held in Aug

08/19/2011 Pacific Fleet flagship prepares for long-range cruise Pacific Fleet flagship prepares for long-range cruise

08/19/2011 Russian Navy to receive 12 Su-30SM fighters Russian Navy to receive 12 Su-30SM fighters

08/19/2011 USC shipyards may stop production due to lack of financing USC shipyards may stop production due to lack of financing

08/19/2011 Ka-52K helicopters to be equipped with Zhuk-AE radars Ka-52K helicopters to be equipped with Zhuk-AE radars

08/19/2011 Northern Fleet deck-based pilots are ahead of flight plan Northern Fleet deck-based pilots are ahead of flight plan

08/18/2011 JSC Russian Helicopters to equip Mistrals JSC Russian Helicopters to equip Mistrals

08/18/2011 Baltic Fleet task unit sailed off to attend Open Spirit 2011 Baltic Fleet task unit sailed off to attend Open Spirit 2011

08/18/2011 Helicopter deck landing satellite system presented at MAKS-2011 Helicopter deck landing satellite system presented at MAKS-2011

08/18/2011 Black Sea Fleet trains at sea Black Sea Fleet trains at sea

08/17/2011 BrahMos missiles to be used in mountains BrahMos missiles to be used in mountains

08/17/2011 Baltic Fleet command talked on ships serviceability with Yantar Shipyard Baltic Fleet command talked on ships serviceability with Yantar Shipyard

08/17/2011 Russian warship Severomorsk continues anti-piracy patrol Russian warship Severomorsk continues anti-piracy patrol

08/17/2011 Second phase of Prirazlomnaya oil platform construction is over Second phase of Prirazlomnaya oil platform construction is over

08/17/2011 BLACKSEAFOR ships started joint tasks at sea BLACKSEAFOR ships started joint tasks at sea

08/17/2011 Russian defense ministry suspends procurement of MiGs Russian defense ministry suspends procurement of MiGs

08/16/2011 Pacific Fleet attacked Japan 66 years ago Pacific Fleet attacked Japan 66 years ago

08/16/2011 Damage control drill was held in Baltiysk Damage control drill was held in Baltiysk

08/16/2011 Pacific Fleet continues summer training period Pacific Fleet continues summer training period

08/15/2011 Northern Fleet commemorated SSN Kursk Northern Fleet commemorated SSN Kursk

08/15/2011 Russia took over BLACKSEAFOR command Russia took over BLACKSEAFOR command

08/15/2011 Severomorsk escorts 9th convoy with 2 Russian-crewed ships Severomorsk escorts 9th convoy with 2 Russian-crewed ships

08/15/2011 Northern Fleet aviators started trainings Northern Fleet aviators started trainings

08/15/2011 Ex-Soviet carrier Kiev refitted into luxury hotel Ex-Soviet carrier Kiev refitted into luxury hotel

08/15/2011 Backlog of RSK MiG exceeds $4 bln Backlog of RSK MiG exceeds $4 bln

08/12/2011 Admiral Kuznetsov sailed off for aircraft flight drills Admiral Kuznetsov sailed off for aircraft flight drills

08/12/2011 Third frigate for Black Sea Fleet to be laid down in the fall Third frigate for Black Sea Fleet to be laid down in the fall

08/12/2011 Brazilian Navy's training ship continues visiting St. Petersburg Brazilian Navy's training ship continues visiting St. Petersburg

08/11/2011 Producer of cruise missiles rejects intermediary of Rosoboronexport Producer of cruise missiles rejects intermediary of Rosoboronexport

08/11/2011 Rostelecom takes patronage over Marshal Shaposhnikov Rostelecom takes patronage over Marshal Shaposhnikov

08/11/2011 Italian Navy's oldest ship to visit Sevastopol Italian Navy's oldest ship to visit Sevastopol

08/11/2011 Black Sea Fleet ships undergo inspection Black Sea Fleet ships undergo inspection

08/10/2011 Northern Fleet to pay honors to SSN Kursk Northern Fleet to pay honors to SSN Kursk

08/10/2011 Rosatom: nuclear subs must be lifted from Arctic seas Rosatom: nuclear subs must be lifted from Arctic seas

08/10/2011 Russia works on airfoil craft concept Russia works on airfoil craft concept

08/10/2011 Chinese military delegation visited Northern Fleet Chinese military delegation visited Northern Fleet

08/09/2011 Rescue tug Shakhter returned to Sevastopol Rescue tug Shakhter returned to Sevastopol

08/09/2011 Training ship Brasil calls at St. Petersburg Training ship Brasil calls at St. Petersburg

08/09/2011 Makeyev State Rocket Center produced new telemetry system Barracuda Makeyev State Rocket Center produced new telemetry system Barracuda

08/09/2011 Zelenodolsk Shipyard masterfully executes production program Zelenodolsk Shipyard masterfully executes production program

08/09/2011 First tug-of-war cup was held at Baltic Fleet First tug-of-war cup was held at Baltic Fleet

08/08/2011 Cooperation & Security 2011 exercise took place in Baltic Cooperation & Security 2011 exercise took place in Baltic

08/08/2011 Russian warship to become BLACKSEAFOR flagship Russian warship to become BLACKSEAFOR flagship

08/08/2011 Baltic Fleet ships prepare for Open Spirit 2011 exercise Baltic Fleet ships prepare for Open Spirit 2011 exercise

08/05/2011 MiG launches new series of fighters for India MiG launches new series of fighters for India

08/05/2011 Russian General Staff plans to hold naval exercise with China Russian General Staff plans to hold naval exercise with China

08/05/2011 American sailors pay honors to Soviet soldiers American sailors pay honors to Soviet soldiers

08/05/2011 Large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko completes long cruise Large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko completes long cruise

08/05/2011 Sunken Soviet sub found off Estonia Sunken Soviet sub found off Estonia

08/05/2011 Chief of Chinese General Staff to visit Northern Fleet Chief of Chinese General Staff to visit Northern Fleet

08/04/2011 USS Carr called at Baltiysk with informal visit USS Carr called at Baltiysk with informal visit

08/04/2011 Joint Russian-Korean exercise to be held in Peter the Great Bay Joint Russian-Korean exercise to be held in Peter the Great Bay

08/04/2011 Pacific Fleet's oldest communications unit celebrates jubilee Pacific Fleet's oldest communications unit celebrates jubilee

08/04/2011 Defense ministry resumed flights of deck-based MiG-29 Defense ministry resumed flights of deck-based MiG-29

08/03/2011 Baltic Fleet getting Triumph SAM systems – source Baltic Fleet getting Triumph SAM systems – source

08/03/2011 Bulava salvo launch to be held in 2011 Bulava salvo launch to be held in 2011

08/03/2011 Russian Navy buys 24 deck-based fighters MiG-29 Russian Navy buys 24 deck-based fighters MiG-29

08/03/2011 Black Sea Fleet to receive 6 subs and 6 frigates Black Sea Fleet to receive 6 subs and 6 frigates

08/03/2011 Syria says nothing of Russian naval base in Tartus Syria says nothing of Russian naval base in Tartus

08/03/2011 Russian, Finnish, Estonian border guards to exercise together Russian, Finnish, Estonian border guards to exercise together

06/27/2011 Bulava trials to be resumed on June 28 Bulava trials to be resumed on June 28

06/27/2011 MiG-29KUB fighter designed for India crashed MiG-29KUB fighter designed for India crashed

06/27/2011 Severnaya Verf and Baltiysky Zavod shipyards to face bankruptcy Severnaya Verf and Baltiysky Zavod shipyards to face bankruptcy

06/27/2011 Dugon-class landing craft won't be shown at IMDS-2011 Dugon-class landing craft won't be shown at IMDS-2011

06/27/2011 New joint venture was set to construct shipyard on Kotlin Island New joint venture was set to construct shipyard on Kotlin Island

06/24/2011 Nerpa case: jury of housewives Nerpa case: jury of housewives

06/24/2011 St. Petersburg locals to visit American frigate St. Petersburg locals to visit American frigate

06/24/2011 Bulava launch date to be set within 2 days – source Bulava launch date to be set within 2 days – source

06/24/2011 Northern and Black Sea fleets got new commanders Northern and Black Sea fleets got new commanders

06/23/2011 Russia to render humanitarian aid to Libya soon Russia to render humanitarian aid to Libya soon

06/23/2011 Latvia to claim compensation for Mistral Latvia to claim compensation for Mistral

06/23/2011 Russian-Chinese cooperation in deck-based helicopters can be continued Russian-Chinese cooperation in deck-based helicopters can be continued

06/23/2011 Putin: Mistral contract proves Russian-French unique relations Putin: Mistral contract proves Russian-French unique relations

06/23/2011 Cruiser yacht regatta Crimea Cup 2011 to start in Sevastopol Cruiser yacht regatta Crimea Cup 2011 to start in Sevastopol

06/23/2011 Baltic Fleet honored memory of WW2 victims Baltic Fleet honored memory of WW2 victims

06/22/2011 Severomorsk keeps anti-piracy watch in the Gulf of Aden Severomorsk keeps anti-piracy watch in the Gulf of Aden

06/22/2011 US cruiser's "demonstrative" visit to Georgia discomforts Russia US cruiser's "demonstrative" visit to Georgia discomforts Russia

06/22/2011 Sailors of destroyer Nastoichivy met with orphan children Sailors of destroyer Nastoichivy met with orphan children

06/22/2011 Western Military District shows up in Livejournal Western Military District shows up in Livejournal

06/21/2011 Yury Solomonov: Nuclear Arms Program 2011 won't be executed Yury Solomonov: Nuclear Arms Program 2011 won't be executed

06/21/2011 Libyan revolution cost Rosoboronexport $2 bln Libyan revolution cost Rosoboronexport $2 bln

06/21/2011 Trials of INS Vikramaditya to start in Nov 2011 Trials of INS Vikramaditya to start in Nov 2011

06/21/2011 Isaikin: Mistral contract will take effect in 3 months Isaikin: Mistral contract will take effect in 3 months

06/21/2011 Trialed subs returned to Sevmash Trialed subs returned to Sevmash

06/20/2011 New shipyard to be constructed in St. Petersburg New shipyard to be constructed in St. Petersburg

06/20/2011 US Navy refused to delegate a cruiser to IMDS US Navy refused to delegate a cruiser to IMDS

06/20/2011 Active phase of BALTOPS-2011 exercise is over Active phase of BALTOPS-2011 exercise is over

06/20/2011 Russian Navy to receive six frigates Russian Navy to receive six frigates

06/20/2011 Neustrashimy heads for Denmark to pay visit Neustrashimy heads for Denmark to pay visit

06/20/2011 Russian Mistrals to be armed with Aligators Russian Mistrals to be armed with Alligators

06/17/2011 Russian warships to attend the FRUKUS 2011 joint exercise Russian warships to attend the FRUKUS 2011 joint exercise

06/17/2011 Rasmussen criticized Russia's ballistic missile deployment program Rasmussen criticized Russia's ballistic missile deployment program

06/17/2011 Copy of the first Russian battleship to be built in Voronezh Copy of the first Russian battleship to be built in Voronezh

06/17/2011 Severomorsk escorts a convoy in the Gulf of Aden Severomorsk escorts a convoy in the Gulf of Aden

06/17/2011 Compass Design Bureau tied agreement with L-3 Communications Valmarine AS Compass Design Bureau tied agreement with L-3 Communications Valmarine AS

06/16/2011 Serdiukov: Mistral sale won't be a first step to NATO standards Serdiukov: Mistral sale won't be a first step to NATO standards

06/16/2011 Source: Russian warship traced US cruiser in the Black Sea Source: Russian warship traced US cruiser in the Black Sea

06/16/2011 Caspian Flotilla takes the sea Caspian Flotilla takes the sea

06/16/2011 Russian naval aircraft to be attached to Air Force Russian naval aircraft to be attached to Air Force

06/16/2011 Mistrals could be equipped with Russian-made radioelectronics Mistrals could be equipped with Russian-made radioelectronics

06/15/2011 US State Department ignores Russia's concerns over USS Monterey entering Black Sea US State Department ignores Russia's concerns over USS Monterey entering Black Sea

06/15/2011 Development of BrahMos hypersonic missile to start up this year Development of BrahMos hypersonic missile to start up this year

06/15/2011 Deep-water submersible Consul passed 2nd phase of state trials Deep-water submersible Consul passed 2nd phase of state trials

06/15/2011 Ukrainian foreign ministry says Sea Breeze poses no threat to Russia Ukrainian foreign ministry says Sea Breeze poses no threat to Russia

06/14/2011 Severomorsk called at Djibouti port Severomorsk called at Djibouti port

06/14/2011 Pacific Fleet task unit returned to Vladivostok Pacific Fleet task unit returned to Vladivostok

06/14/2011 Baltic Fleet suspends ammo utilization Baltic Fleet suspends ammo utilization

06/14/2011 Russia's Day festivities took place in Black Sea Fleet Russia's Day festivities took place in Black Sea Fleet

06/14/2011 Bold Monarch 2011 exercise finished in Spain Bold Monarch 2011 exercise finished in Spain

06/10/2011 Active phase of BALTOPS-2011 held in the Baltic Active phase of BALTOPS-2011 held in the Baltic

06/10/2011 Norway dismantles Soviet cruiser Murmansk Norway dismantles Soviet cruiser Murmansk

06/10/2011 Baltic Fleet missilemen prepare for summer exercises Baltic Fleet missilemen prepare for summer exercises

06/09/2011 Black Sea Fleet salvage tug Shakhter to attend FRUKUS-2011 Black Sea Fleet salvage tug Shakhter to attend FRUKUS-2011

06/09/2011 USC to introduce new littoral ship project USC to introduce new littoral ship project

06/09/2011 Pacific Fleet celebrates Beacon Service Day Pacific Fleet celebrates Beacon Service Day

06/09/2011 German, Dutch and US warships to attend IMDS-2011 in St. Petersburg German, Dutch and US warships to attend IMDS-2011 in St. Petersburg

06/09/2011 Pacific Fleet ships left Shanghai port Pacific Fleet ships left Shanghai port

06/08/2011 New-gen SSBN Yury Dolgoruky sailed off for sea trials New-gen SSBN Yury Dolgoruky sailed off for sea trials

06/08/2011 India, Russia settled all issues on Admiral Gorshkov upgrade India, Russia settled all issues on Admiral Gorshkov upgrade

06/07/2011 Lavrov: Russia and Ukraine won't "play politics" with Black Sea Fleet Lavrov: Russia and Ukraine won't "play politics" with Black Sea Fleet

06/07/2011 Pacific Fleet task unit called at Shanghai returning from Indonesia Pacific Fleet task unit called at Shanghai returning from Indonesia

06/07/2011 Sevastopol authorities to increase lease pay for Black Sea Fleet Sevastopol authorities to increase lease pay for Black Sea Fleet

06/07/2011 Kamchatka governor asks Navy to identify an underwater object Kamchatka governor asks Navy to identify an underwater object

06/07/2011 Baltic Fleet medical personnel held special drills Baltic Fleet medical personnel held special drills

06/06/2011 Corvette Soobrazitelny to head "floating showpieces" at IMDS exhibition in St. Petersburg Corvette Soobrazitelny to head "floating showpieces" at IMDS exhibition in St. Petersburg

06/06/2011 India wants its mariners to be trained in Russia – Indian Navy Commander India wants its mariners to be trained in Russia – Indian Navy Commander

06/06/2011 Russian presidential envoy departs for Libya Russian presidential envoy departs for Libya

06/06/2011 Ukraine hopes to arrange draft agreement on Black Sea Fleet deployment – Grischenko Ukraine hopes to arrange draft agreement on Black Sea Fleet deployment – Grischenko

06/03/2011 US State Dept released information on Russia's maritime nuclear force US State Dept released information on Russia's maritime nuclear force

06/03/2011 Mistral contract to be signed in concise form Mistral contract to be signed in concise form

06/03/2011 Bulava to be launched by SSBN Yury Dolgoruky in June Bulava to be launched by SSBN Yury Dolgoruky in June

06/02/2011 Mistral contract would cost about EUR 1 bln Mistral contract would cost about EUR 1 bln

06/02/2011 An object resembling lost trawler Ametist was found An object resembling lost trawler Ametist was found

06/02/2011 Baltic Fleet large landing ship Minsk left for BALTOPS-2011 Baltic Fleet large landing ship Minsk left for BALTOPS-2011

06/02/2011 Russian anti-piracy task unit passed through the Suez Canal Russian anti-piracy task unit passed through the Suez Canal

06/02/2011 Russians shared submariners rescue experience at NATO's Bold Monarch-2011 Russians shared submariners rescue experience at NATO's Bold Monarch-2011

06/02/2011 Russia denies involvement in cancellation of INDRA-2011 exercise Russia denies involvement in cancellation of INDRA-2011 exercise

06/02/2011 Auxiliary vessel Manych changes home base Auxiliary vessel Manych changes home base

06/01/2011 New parcel of MiG deck-based fighters is delivered to India New parcel of MiG deck-based fighters is delivered to India

06/01/2011 Large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko sailed off to attend FRUKUS-2011 Large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko sailed off to attend FRUKUS-2011

06/01/2011 Sevmash paid over $43 mln to Norwegian Odfjell upon court order Sevmash paid over $43 mln to Norwegian Odfjell upon court order

06/01/2011 Black Sea Fleet ships effectively held missile firing drill Black Sea Fleet ships effectively held missile firing drill

05/31/2011 Caspian Flotilla's gunnery ship Astrakhan held a damage control drill Caspian Flotilla's gunnery ship Astrakhan held a damage control drill

05/31/2011 International cruiser yacht regatta to be held in Sevastopol during Russia's Day International cruiser yacht regatta to be held in Sevastopol during Russia's Day

05/31/2011 Black Sea Fleet summarizes winter training period Black Sea Fleet summarizes winter training period

05/31/2011 Russian submariners attended international congress in Istanbul Russian submariners attended international congress in Istanbul

05/31/2011 Rescuers to search lost trawler Ametist in its last location area Rescuers to search lost trawler Ametist in its last location area

05/27/2011 Russia's Arctic shelf to be protected by airborne troopers Russia's Arctic shelf to be protected by airborne troopers

05/27/2011 Gepard class frigate was shipped to Vietnam Gepard class frigate was shipped to Vietnam

05/27/2011 Frenchmen nosed about Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol Frenchmen nosed about Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol

05/27/2011 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky prepares to complete trial program SSBN Yury Dolgoruky prepares to complete trial program

05/27/2011 Russian ships arrived in the Crete Island, Greece Russian ships arrived in the Crete Island, Greece

05/27/2011 In 2011-2014 Russia to remain second at non-nuclear submarines market In 2011-2014 Russia to remain second at non-nuclear submarines market

05/27/2011 Russian task unit called at Cartagena to attend Bold Monarch exercise Russian task unit called at Cartagena to attend Bold Monarch exercise

05/26/2011 Large ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov returned to homebase Large ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov returned to homebase

05/26/2011 Third and last-in-series Indian frigate was launched Third and last-in-series Indian frigate was launched

05/26/2011 Joint Russian-Ukrainian peacekeeping force deployed at Fairway of Peace-2011 Joint Russian-Ukrainian peacekeeping force deployed at Fairway of Peace-2011

05/25/2011 Navy commanders of BLACKSEAFOR states convened near Novorossiysk Navy commanders of BLACKSEAFOR states convened near Novorossiysk

05/25/2011 State Defense Order 2011 is only 57% placed – Russian Government State Defense Order 2011 is only 57% placed – Russian Government

05/25/2011 Yantar shipyard prepared Indian frigate for launching Yantar shipyard prepared Indian frigate for launching

05/25/2011 Russian-Ukrainian naval cooperation dynamically develops – Ukrainian Navy Commander Russian-Ukrainian naval cooperation dynamically develops – Ukrainian Navy Commander

05/25/2011 Pacific Fleet ships arrived in Indonesia Pacific Fleet ships arrived in Indonesia

05/25/2011 Russian frigate Admiral Essen to be laid down in July Russian frigate Admiral Essen to be laid down in July

05/24/2011 Russian-Ukrainian joint exercise Fairway of Peace-2011 started in Sevastopol Russian-Ukrainian joint exercise Fairway of Peace-2011 started in Sevastopol

05/24/2011 Jury for the Nerpa case is being formed Jury for the Nerpa case is being formed

05/23/2011 Pacific Fleet ships returned to Vladivostok after anti-piracy mission Pacific Fleet ships returned to Vladivostok after anti-piracy mission

05/23/2011 Sevmash goes on ballasting of Prirazlomnaya ice-resistant oil platform Sevmash goes on ballasting of Prirazlomnaya ice-resistant oil platform

05/23/2011 Defense ministry: Mistrals will be repaired by Russians specialists Defense ministry: Mistrals will be repaired by Russians specialists

05/23/2011 United Shipbuilding Corporation attended 2nd International Forum "Russian Maritime Industry" United Shipbuilding Corporation attended 2nd International Forum "Russian Maritime Industry"

05/20/2011 Delegation from Mordovia visited natives serving in Baltic Fleet Delegation from Mordovia visited natives serving in Baltic Fleet

05/19/2011 Russia, Norway are satisfied with Pomor-2011 exercise results Russia, Norway are satisfied with Pomor-2011 exercise results

05/19/2011 Yantar shipyard prepared third Indian frigate for launch Yantar shipyard prepared third Indian frigate for launch

05/19/2011 Russia changes stance towards UN resolutions on Libya – experts Russia changes stance towards UN resolutions on Libya – experts

05/19/2011 Pacific Fleet held anti-terror drills Pacific Fleet held anti-terror drills

05/19/2011 New submersible was presented at Integrated Security-2011 exhibition New submersible was presented at Integrated Security-2011 exhibition

05/19/2011 Russia sees progress in Mistral talks – head of presidential administration Russia sees progress in Mistral talks – head of presidential administration

05/18/2011 SLBM Sineva hit training target at Kamchatka SLBM Sineva hit training target at Kamchatka

05/18/2011 Frigate Tatarstan returns to Caspian Flotilla in June Frigate Tatarstan returns to Caspian Flotilla in June

05/18/2011 Persons guilty of frustrated State Defense Order 2010 are found Persons guilty of frustrated State Defense Order 2010 are found

05/18/2011 R.E.T. Kronshtadt assembles a crew-training simulator in Vietnam R.E.T. Kronshtadt assembles a crew-training simulator in Vietnam

05/17/2011 Severomorsk sails out to fight piracy Severomorsk sails out to fight piracy

05/17/2011 Pacific Fleet dispatches a warship to search lost trawler Ametist Pacific Fleet dispatches a warship to search lost trawler Ametist

05/17/2011 Rosoboronexport to hold Mistral talks instead of defense ministry – Ivanov Rosoboronexport to hold Mistral talks instead of defense ministry – Ivanov

05/17/2011 Soviet destroyer Moskva was found off Romania after 30-year long search Soviet destroyer Moskva was found off Romania after 30-year long search

05/17/2011 Northern and Black Sea fleets to have new commanders soon Northern and Black Sea fleets to have new commanders soon

05/16/2011 Black Sea Fleet turned 228 Black Sea Fleet turned 228

05/16/2011 Bulava tests to be continued mid-June in the White Sea Bulava tests to be continued mid-June in the White Sea

05/16/2011 Ukrainian delegation visited St. Petersburg Ukrainian delegation visited St. Petersburg

05/16/2011 Vice Admiral Kulakov visits Norwegian port Tromso Vice Admiral Kulakov visits Norwegian port Tromso

05/16/2011 Russian fleet feels comfortable in Sevastopol – VADM Korolev Russian fleet feels comfortable in Sevastopol – VADM Korolev

05/16/2011 Pacific Fleet warship to attend anti-piracy exercise in Singapore Pacific Fleet warship to attend anti-piracy exercise in Singapore

05/14/2011 Baltic Fleet ships returned home from Poland Baltic Fleet ships returned home from Poland

05/13/2011 State defense order can be 100% advanced State defense order can be 100% advanced

05/13/2011 Pomor-2011 exercise started in the Barents Sea Pomor-2011 exercise started in the Barents Sea

05/13/2011 Draft agreement on Black Sea Fleet movements over Ukraine has been approved Draft agreement on Black Sea Fleet movements over Ukraine has been approved

05/13/2011 Caspian Flotilla summarizes winter training period Caspian Flotilla summarizes winter training period

05/13/2011 Northern Fleet aviation attended Pomor-2011 exercise Northern Fleet aviation attended Pomor-2011 exercise

05/12/2011 Two crewmen of SSN Nerpa are "thrown to the wolves" – VADM Boris Prikhodko Two crewmen of SSN Nerpa are "thrown to the wolves" – VADM Boris Prikhodko

05/12/2011 Black Sea Fleet to surrender lease of some assets in Sevastopol Black Sea Fleet to surrender lease of some assets in Sevastopol

05/12/2011 Sticking point of Mistral talks is hi-tech transfer Sticking point of Mistral talks is hi-tech transfer

05/12/2011 Black Sea Fleet to hold joint exercise with NATO Black Sea Fleet to hold joint exercise with NATO

05/11/2011 Large ASW ship Severomorsk started a long-term cruise Large ASW ship Severomorsk started a long-term cruise

05/11/2011 Russian and Norwegian sailors to hold joint exercise Russian and Norwegian sailors to hold joint exercise

05/11/2011 Black Sea Fleet mooring lighter KIL-158 heads for the Mediterranean Black Sea Fleet mooring lighter KIL-158 heads for the Mediterranean

05/11/2011 Shady deals of freon suppliers killed SSN Nerpa crewmen – RADM Maksimov Shady deals of freon suppliers killed SSN Nerpa crewmen – RADM Maksimov

05/10/2011 The Victory Day parade took place in Moscow The Victory Day parade took place in Moscow

05/10/2011 Large ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov is ready for Pomor-2011 exercise Large ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov is ready for Pomor-2011 exercise

05/10/2011 Pacific Fleet celebrated Victory Day Pacific Fleet celebrated Victory Day

05/10/2011 Pella Shipyard, Russian Navy tied a contract for 7 tugboats Pella Shipyard, Russian Navy tied a contract for 7 tugboats

05/06/2011 Monument to destroyer Stereguschiy celebrates centenary Monument to destroyer Stereguschiy celebrates centenary

05/06/2011 Over 360 companies to attend IMDS-2011 Over 360 companies to attend IMDS-2011

05/06/2011 Patrol ships are on watch in Amur River Patrol ships are on watch in Amur River

05/06/2011 Northern Fleet 61st Marine Regiment turned 68 Northern Fleet 61st Marine Regiment turned 68

05/06/2011 Three foreign vessels were detained off Sakhalin Three foreign vessels were detained off Sakhalin

05/06/2011 Nuclear icebreaker Taimyr suffered radiation leak Nuclear icebreaker Taimyr suffered radiation leak

05/05/2011 Black Sea Fleet and Ukrainian Navy to conduct joint missile firings in summer Black Sea Fleet and Ukrainian Navy to conduct joint missile firings in summer

05/05/2011 Pacific Fleet celebrates Divers' Day Pacific Fleet celebrates Divers' Day

05/05/2011 Victory parade's night rehearsal was held in Vladivostok Victory parade's night rehearsal was held in Vladivostok

05/05/2011 New colors were handed over to Black Sea Fleet units New colors were handed over to Black Sea Fleet units

05/05/2011 Presence of Russian fleet in Ukraine is not a political issue – Yanukovich Presence of Russian fleet in Ukraine is not a political issue – Yanukovich

05/05/2011 Armor to take part in Victory parade rehearsal in Kaliningrad Armor to take part in Victory parade rehearsal in Kaliningrad

05/04/2011 Russian defense ministry changes negotiators on Mistral contract Russian defense ministry changes negotiators on Mistral contract

05/04/2011 Pacific Fleet air crews held training flights Pacific Fleet air crews held training flights

05/04/2011 The Nerpa case was submitted to jury The Nerpa case was submitted to jury

05/04/2011 Water capsule from the SSN Kursk accident to be stored in a school museum Water capsule from the SSN Kursk accident to be stored in a school museum

05/04/2011 Russian MFA concerns over Libya's peaceful population Russian MFA concerns over Libya's peaceful population

05/03/2011 Baltic Fleet aviators held training flights Baltic Fleet aviators held training flights

05/03/2011 A chapel to be constructed at Zvezdochka shipyard A chapel to be constructed at Zvezdochka shipyard

05/03/2011 Baltic Fleet warships to pay informal visit to Poland Baltic Fleet warships to pay informal visit to Poland

05/03/2011 Victory Day Parade rehearsed in Sevastopol Victory Day Parade rehearsed in Sevastopol

05/03/2011 Pacific Fleet task group sailed off Vladivostok to visit Singapore Pacific Fleet task group sailed off Vladivostok to visit Singapore

04/29/2011 Severnoye Design Bureau turned 65 Severnoye Design Bureau turned 65

04/29/2011 Memorable activities over Chernobyl tragedy were held at Baltic Fleet Memorable activities over Chernobyl tragedy were held at Baltic Fleet

04/29/2011 Baltic Fleet serviceman is sentenced for rape and murder Baltic Fleet serviceman is sentenced for rape and murder

04/29/2011 Mistral contract won't be signed this year Mistral contract won't be signed this year

04/28/2011 BLACKSEAFOR activation finished in Novorossiysk BLACKSEAFOR activation finished in Novorossiysk

04/28/2011 Northern Fleet warships prepare for anti-piracy patrol Northern Fleet warships prepare for anti-piracy patrol

04/28/2011 Norwegian frigate to attend naval parade in Severomorsk Norwegian frigate to attend naval parade in Severomorsk

04/28/2011 Timoshenko wants Black Sea Fleet treaty to be denounced Timoshenko wants Black Sea Fleet treaty to be denounced

04/28/2011 Pacific Fleet to attend arms show in Singapore Pacific Fleet to attend arms show in Singapore

04/28/2011 Russian coast guard to hoist flag on new patrol craft Russian coast guard to hoist flag on new patrol craft

04/25/2011 Russian, NATO warships to hold several joint exercises Russian, NATO warships to hold several joint exercises

04/25/2011 Russia to acquire new icebreakers Russia to acquire new icebreakers

04/25/2011 BLACKSEAFOR ships arrived in Novorossiysk harbor BLACKSEAFOR ships arrived in Novorossiysk harbor

04/25/2011 Almaz shipyard launched second corvette for Vietnamese Navy Almaz shipyard launched second corvette for Vietnamese Navy

04/25/2011 Gale hindered Indian warships to leave Vladivostok Gale hindered Indian warships to leave Vladivostok

04/23/2011 Baltic Fleet ships sailed off to practice firing Baltic Fleet ships sailed off to practice firing

04/22/2011 Determinative talks on Mistral to be held soon Determinative talks on Mistral to be held soon

04/22/2011 Black Sea Fleet Theater gave performance in air bases Black Sea Fleet Theater gave performance in air bases

04/22/2011 NATO experts visited Russian sub Alrosa NATO experts visited Russian sub Alrosa

04/22/2011 Black Sea Fleet prepares for a fire-risky season Black Sea Fleet prepares for a fire-risky season

04/22/2011 Novorossiysk Naval Base hosts BLACKSEAFOR ships Novorossiysk Naval Base hosts BLACKSEAFOR ships

04/21/2011 Russia to raise financing of the Navy Russia to raise financing of the Navy

04/21/2011 Black Sea Fleet holds type training Black Sea Fleet holds type training

04/21/2011 Admiral Vinogradov is on the homeward run Admiral Vinogradov is on the homeward run

04/21/2011 Pacific mariners hit dummy target by cruise missiles Pacific mariners hit dummy target by cruise missiles

04/20/2011 Crew of Simon Bolivar strives to reach St. Petersburg Crew of Simon Bolivar strives to reach St. Petersburg

04/20/2011 Sevmash presents new technologies Sevmash presents new technologies

04/20/2011 Black Sea Fleet holds landing exercise in Crimea Black Sea Fleet holds landing exercise in Crimea

04/19/2011 Corvette Boiky was launched in St. Petersburg Corvette Boiky was launched in St. Petersburg

04/19/2011 Severe ice conditions hinder Venezuelan sailer to visit Russia Severe ice conditions hinder Venezuelan sailer to visit Russia

04/19/2011 Indian warships pay friendly visit to Vladivostok Indian warships pay friendly visit to Vladivostok

04/19/2011 Restoration of Naval Cathedral: miracle returns Restoration of Naval Cathedral: miracle returns

04/18/2011 Nevskoye Design Bureau turned 80 Nevskoye Design Bureau turned 80

04/18/2011 Pirates released Beluga Nomination with a Russian on board Pirates released Beluga Nomination with a Russian on board

04/18/2011 Sevmash directors held important meetings Sevmash directors held important meetings

04/15/2011 Northern Fleet begins integrated exercise Northern Fleet begins integrated exercise

04/15/2011 Sevastopol merchant seaport sued upon Russian defense ministry Sevastopol merchant seaport sued upon Russian defense ministry

04/15/2011 Pacific Fleet conducts qualification drills in the Sea of Japan Pacific Fleet conducts qualification drills in the Sea of Japan

04/14/2011 Russian mariners protect a convoy from pirates Russian mariners protect a convoy from pirates

04/14/2011 Russia to get Mistrals fully-equipped, defense ministry says Russia to get Mistrals fully-equipped, defense ministry says

04/13/2011 Black Sea Fleet minesweeper to chase suspect vessels along with Turkish warships Black Sea Fleet minesweeper to chase suspect vessels along with Turkish warships

04/13/2011 Airborne regiment finished tactical drills near Novorossiysk Airborne regiment finished tactical drills near Novorossiysk

04/13/2011 Russian military to change headdresses Russian military to change headdresses

04/13/2011 Northern Fleet prepares for Victory Day Parade Northern Fleet prepares for Victory Day Parade

04/13/2011 BLACKSEAFOR activation entered active phase BLACKSEAFOR activation entered active phase

04/13/2011 Memorial plaque to Yury Gagarin was opened in Northern Fleet Museum Memorial plaque to Yury Gagarin was opened in Northern Fleet Museum

04/13/2011 BSF permanently monitors environmental situation in bases BSF permanently monitors environmental situation in bases

04/12/2011 Pacific Fleet servicemen monitoring space launches celebrate the Astronautics Day Pacific Fleet servicemen monitoring space launches celebrate the Astronautics Day

04/12/2011 Baltic Fleet task unit arrived in Sweden Baltic Fleet task unit arrived in Sweden

04/12/2011 Commander of ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov got noticed by procuracy Commander of ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov got noticed by procuracy

04/11/2011 US say Russia's Black Sea Fleet keeps Sevastopol harbor down US say Russia's Black Sea Fleet keeps Sevastopol harbor down

04/11/2011 Black Sea Fleet continues to patrol Caucasian seashore Black Sea Fleet continues to patrol Caucasian seashore

04/11/2011 30th Surface Ship Division (Black Sea Fleet) turned 42 30th Surface Ship Division (Black Sea Fleet) turned 42

04/08/2011 Dutch frigate Van Amstel to visit St. Petersburg during IMDS-2011 Dutch frigate Van Amstel to visit St. Petersburg during IMDS-2011

04/08/2011 Monument to submariners died in peacetime was opened in Sevastopol Monument to submariners died in peacetime was opened in Sevastopol

04/08/2011 US warships to visit Russian naval bases in 2011 US warships to visit Russian naval bases in 2011

04/08/2011 Baltic Fleet aviation practices pilotage in 1-km visibility Baltic Fleet aviation practices pilotage in 1-km visibility

04/08/2011 Court obliged Pacific Fleet to pay for repair of SSN Omsk Court obliged Pacific Fleet to pay for repair of SSN Omsk

04/07/2011 US poke about Russia's posture on Libya issue, says vice premier Ivanov US poke about Russia's posture on Libya issue, says vice premier Ivanov

04/07/2011 Admiral Vinogradov completes escorting the 13th convoy through the Gulf of Aden Admiral Vinogradov completes escorting the 13th convoy through the Gulf of Aden

04/07/2011 State submarine-building program may fail – source in defense industry State submarine-building program may fail – source in defense industry

04/07/2011 Northern Fleet conducts memorable activities in honor of perished SSN Komsomolets Northern Fleet conducts memorable activities in honor of perished SSN Komsomolets

04/07/2011 Black Sea Fleet and Airborne Troops hold joint drills near Novorossiysk Black Sea Fleet and Airborne Troops hold joint drills near Novorossiysk

04/07/2011 BSF Construction Dept can be sold to a Russian company BSF Construction Dept can be sold to a Russian company

04/06/2011 BSF landing ship Yamal arrived in Istanbul BSF landing ship Yamal arrived in Istanbul

04/06/2011 US warship would possibly call at Kaliningrad US warship would possibly call at Kaliningrad

04/06/2011 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky to be delivered after Bulava trials SSBN Yury Dolgoruky to be delivered after Bulava trials

04/06/2011 Sevmash director general filed resignation Sevmash director general filed resignation

04/06/2011 Antimonopoly agency approves Rosoboronexport buying 30% shares of Vympel shipyard Antimonopoly agency approves Rosoboronexport buying 30% shares of Vympel shipyard

04/06/2011 Pacific Fleet officer is sentenced for financial fraud and exactions Pacific Fleet officer is sentenced for financial fraud and exactions

04/05/2011 Landing ship Yamal left Sevastopol to attend BLACKSEAFOR activation Landing ship Yamal left Sevastopol to attend BLACKSEAFOR activation

04/05/2011 Missile ship Dagestan was launched in Zelenodolsk Missile ship Dagestan was launched in Zelenodolsk

04/05/2011 United Shipbuilding Corporation warns of price rise United Shipbuilding Corporation warns of price rise

04/05/2011 Pacific Fleet marines held landing drill in Primorsky Krai Pacific Fleet marines held landing drill in Primorsky Krai

04/05/2011 Turkish Navy Commander visited the Central Naval Museum Turkish Navy Commander visited the Central Naval Museum

04/04/2011 Russian Navy Commander shipped out on Black Sea Fleet frigate Russian Navy Commander shipped out on Black Sea Fleet frigate

04/04/2011 Press-tour at Northern Fleet is over Press-tour at Northern Fleet is over

04/04/2011 Moscow has not address to Damascus on naval base issue – diplomat Moscow has not address to Damascus on naval base issue – diplomat

04/04/2011 Competitiveness of Russian arms can be raised by reducing their operational costs – defense expert Competitiveness of Russian arms can be raised by reducing their operational costs – defense expert

04/01/2011 Three foreign frigates and 36 Russian ships to attend IMDS-2011 Three foreign frigates and 36 Russian ships to attend IMDS-2011

04/01/2011 Russian warships and aircraft will secure Winter Olympics 2014 Russian warships and aircraft will secure Winter Olympics 2014

04/01/2011 NATO's naval arms group to hold session at IMDS-2011, first in history NATO's naval arms group to hold session at IMDS-2011, first in history

04/01/2011 Sevastopol mayor complains about Black Sea Fleet to Putin Sevastopol mayor complains about Black Sea Fleet to Putin

03/31/2011 Submarine force development is Russia's higher priority objective – military expert Submarine force development is Russia's higher priority objective – military expert

03/31/2011 Italians visited Sevmash shipyard Italians visited Sevmash shipyard

03/31/2011 Pacific Fleet rescuers held drills at sea (photo gallery) Pacific Fleet rescuers held drills at sea (photo gallery)

03/31/2011 Investigation of SSN Nerpa accident has been finished Investigation of SSN Nerpa accident has been finished

03/31/2011 Georgian warships to call at Russian port of Novorossiysk Georgian warships to call at Russian port of Novorossiysk

03/31/2011 Former cruiser Ukraina will be completed with Russia involved – Ukrainian defense minister Former cruiser Ukraina will be completed with Russia involved – Ukrainian defense minister

03/30/2011 Baltic Fleet flagship turned 18 Baltic Fleet flagship turned 18

03/30/2011 Turkish Navy Commander visited nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky Turkish Navy Commander visited nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky

03/30/2011 Admiralteyskie Verfi delivers a salvage ship and a sub to the Navy in 2013 Admiralteyskie Verfi delivers a salvage ship and a sub to the Navy in 2013

03/30/2011 Northern Fleet to receive 3 new subs this year Northern Fleet to receive 3 new subs this year

03/30/2011 Medvedev relieved 4 admirals from duties Medvedev relieved 4 admirals from duties

03/30/2011 Navy Main HQ moves to St. Petersburg at the turn of the year Navy Main HQ moves to St. Petersburg at the turn of the year

03/30/2011 Admiralteyskie Verfi plans to raise income up to RUR 20 bln in 2011 Admiralteyskie Verfi plans to raise income up to RUR 20 bln in 2011

03/29/2011 French warship will visit St. Petersburg during IMDS-2011 French warship will visit St. Petersburg during IMDS-2011

03/29/2011 BSF large landing ship Yamal prepares for BLACKSEAFOR activation BSF large landing ship Yamal prepares for BLACKSEAFOR activation

03/29/2011 Zvezdochka shipyard earned $190 mln for arms export in 2010 Zvezdochka shipyard earned $190 mln for arms export in 2010

03/29/2011 Russia, Turkey discussed security in Black Sea region Russia, Turkey discussed security in Black Sea region

03/29/2011 Russian-crewed ships repelled pirate attack in Indian Ocean Russian-crewed ships repelled pirate attack in Indian Ocean

03/29/2011 Yushchenko's party: Black Sea Fleet undermines Crimean economy Yushchenko's party: Black Sea Fleet undermines Crimean economy

03/29/2011 Pacific Fleet rescuers conduct exercise Pacific Fleet rescuers conduct exercise

03/29/2011 Russia did not abandon talks on cruiser Ukraina Russia did not abandon talks on cruiser Ukraina

03/28/2011 Russian Navy modernizes nuclear-powered cruiser Admiral Nakhimov Russian Navy modernizes nuclear-powered cruiser Admiral Nakhimov

03/28/2011 Russian warships to visit over 20 foreign ports within a half-year Russian warships to visit over 20 foreign ports within a half-year

03/28/2011 Ukrainian opposition introduced a bill denouncing Black Sea Fleet treaty Ukrainian opposition introduced a bill denouncing Black Sea Fleet treaty

03/28/2011 Russian military is interested in cooperation with Ukrainians – defense minister Russian military is interested in cooperation with Ukrainians – defense minister

03/28/2011 Pacific Fleet held maneuvers in the Sea of Japan Pacific Fleet held maneuvers in the Sea of Japan

03/25/2011 Pomor-2011 naval exercise to be held in May Pomor-2011 naval exercise to be held in May

03/25/2011 Court sentenced six Arctic Sea hijackers Court sentenced six Arctic Sea hijackers

03/25/2011 Protest rally against Black Sea Fleet will be held in Kiev Protest rally against Black Sea Fleet will be held in Kiev

03/25/2011 Russian, Ukrainian defense ministers discussed military cooperation Russian, Ukrainian defense ministers discussed military cooperation

03/25/2011 Expedition vessel Akademik Treshnikov is ready for launch Expedition vessel Akademik Treshnikov is ready for launch

03/24/2011 Missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov moves to Pacific Fleet Missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov moves to Pacific Fleet

03/24/2011 Incheon remembers the legendary Varyag Incheon remembers the legendary Varyag

03/24/2011 Russian warship escorts two foreign vessels across the Gulf of Aden Russian warship escorts two foreign vessels across the Gulf of Aden

03/24/2011 Naval aircrafts to be reassigned to Air Force in 2011 Naval aircrafts to be reassigned to Air Force in 2011

03/24/2011 Pacific Fleet mariners got national awards Pacific Fleet mariners got national awards

03/23/2011 Putin says those involved in Libya conflict must 'pray for salvation' Putin says those involved in Libya conflict must 'pray for salvation'

03/23/2011 Anti-Libyan coalition bombed off Soviet-made antiship system Anti-Libyan coalition bombed off Soviet-made antiship system

03/23/2011 Bulava to be launched five times – Perminov Bulava to be launched five times – Perminov

03/23/2011 Ukraine resumed inventory of Black Sea Fleet property Ukraine resumed inventory of Black Sea Fleet property

03/23/2011 Russian parliament stands for cease-fire in Libya and negotiations with Russia involved Russian parliament stands for cease-fire in Libya and negotiations with Russia involved

03/22/2011 Rogozin: NATO actions in Libya go beyond the UN Resolution Rogozin: NATO actions in Libya go beyond the UN Resolution

03/22/2011 Pacific Fleet warship prepares to escort another convoy Pacific Fleet warship prepares to escort another convoy

03/22/2011 Medvedev called politicians to be "careful in rhetoric" on Libya Medvedev called politicians to be "careful in rhetoric" on Libya

03/22/2011 Black Sea Fleet to secure Winter Olympics in Sochi Black Sea Fleet to secure Winter Olympics in Sochi

03/22/2011 Putin says production of missile systems to be doubled in 2013 Putin says production of missile systems to be doubled in 2013

03/22/2011 Russia is ready to mediate in Libya conflict settlement - Medvedev Russia is ready to mediate in Libya conflict settlement - Medvedev

03/22/2011 Nuclear submarine Leninsky Komsomol will become a museum Nuclear submarine Leninsky Komsomol will become a museum

03/22/2011 Navy will get about RUR 5 trillions for modernization – Ivanov Navy will get about RUR 5 trillions for modernization – Ivanov

03/21/2011 Putin sees "neither logic nor conscience" in America's anti-Libyan actions Putin sees "neither logic nor conscience" in America's anti-Libyan actions

03/21/2011 Navy Commander-in-Chief congratulated submariners Navy Commander-in-Chief congratulated submariners

03/21/2011 Hull of 5-gen sub to be unified for cruise and ballistic missiles Hull of 5-gen sub to be unified for cruise and ballistic missiles

03/21/2011 Black Sea Fleet will have a submarine division in Crimea Black Sea Fleet will have a submarine division in Crimea

03/21/2011 Navy's official says Kurils are essential for Russia Navy's official says Kurils are essential for Russia

03/21/2011 Defense ministry to buy 36 ballistic missiles and 2 SSBNs Defense ministry to buy 36 ballistic missiles and 2 SSBNs

03/21/2011 Medvedev: liability for defense production must be toughened Medvedev: liability for defense production must be toughened

03/18/2011 First Bulava launch in 2011 to be held in June First Bulava launch in 2011 to be held in June

03/18/2011 Navy will receive up to ten Yasen class subs till 2020 Navy will receive up to ten Yasen class subs till 2020

03/18/2011 Third Yasen-class sub to be laid down in 2011 Third Yasen-class sub to be laid down in 2011

03/18/2011 Russia develops crucially new submarine Russia develops crucially new submarine

03/18/2011 US counteracts Russian arms exports worldwide – analyst US counteracts Russian arms exports worldwide – analyst

03/18/2011 Severnaya Verf will build 17 warships for Russian Navy Severnaya Verf will build 17 warships for Russian Navy

03/17/2011 Baltic Fleet to be reinforced with newest ships Baltic Fleet to be reinforced with newest ships

03/17/2011 Pacific Fleet will celebrate the Submariners' Day Pacific Fleet will celebrate the Submariners' Day

03/17/2011 Russian Navy's HQ moves to St. Petersburg Russian Navy's HQ moves to St. Petersburg

03/17/2011 INS Vikramaditya to start sea trials in the falls INS Vikramaditya to start sea trials in the falls

03/17/2011 Russia will lease SSN Nerpa to India no later than in Oct 2011 Russia will lease SSN Nerpa to India no later than in Oct 2011

03/16/2011 Russian Navy plans to dispatch 5 anti-piracy task units – RADM Shtukaturov Russian Navy plans to dispatch 5 anti-piracy task units – RADM Shtukaturov

03/16/2011 Sevmash will deliver 3 nuc subs to the Navy this year Sevmash will deliver 3 nuc subs to the Navy this year

03/16/2011 Black Sea Fleet does not plan to deploy ships off Libya Black Sea Fleet does not plan to deploy ships off Libya

03/16/2011 New ships will join Black Sea Fleet this year – MP New ships will join Black Sea Fleet this year – MP

03/15/2011 Russian Coast Guard ships monitor radiation level at sea Russian Coast Guard ships monitor radiation level at sea

03/15/2011 Mistral contract won't be signed in the short run – Rosoboronexport Mistral contract won't be signed in the short run – Rosoboronexport

03/15/2011 Residents of Kurils can be evacuated if situation in Japan gets worse Residents of Kurils can be evacuated if situation in Japan gets worse

03/15/2011 Mistral contract cost won't exceed EUR 1 bln - Russian ambassador to France Mistral contract cost won't exceed EUR 1 bln - Russian ambassador to France

03/15/2011 Angolan servicemen will study in Russian Naval Academy Angolan servicemen will study in Russian Naval Academy

03/14/2011 Crew of Alrosa prepares for Submariners' Day Crew of Alrosa prepares for Submariners' Day

03/14/2011 Timoshenko promises to denounce the Black Sea Fleet treaty Timoshenko promises to denounce the Black Sea Flee treaty

03/14/2011 Kazan city will celebrate the Submariners' Day Kazan city will celebrate the Submariners' Day

03/14/2011 Primorsky Krai Governor congratulated submariners Primorsky Krai Governor congratulated submariners

03/11/2011 All Pacific Fleet ships sheltered from tsunami in bases All Pacific Fleet ships sheltered from tsunami in bases

03/11/2011 French ambassador persuades Lithuanians Mistral sale is economically and politically important French ambassador persuades Lithuanians Mistral sale is economically and politically important

03/11/2011 Sentence on Arctic Sea case to be delivered late in March Sentence on Arctic Sea case to be delivered late in March

03/10/2011 Decision to move Navy HQ to St. Petersburg has not been made – Defense Ministry Decision to move Navy HQ to St. Petersburg has not been made – Defense Ministry

03/10/2011 Russia does not export arms to Taiwan – head of Rosoboronexport Russia does not export arms to Taiwan – head of Rosoboronexport

03/10/2011 Sailors from Marshal Shaposhnikov called up relatives for free Sailors from Marshal Shaposhnikov called up relatives for free

03/10/2011 Russia to export arms on $38 bln as of early 2011 Russia to export arms on $38 bln as of early 2011

03/10/2011 Ex-marine received a medal for counter-piracy Ex-marine received a medal for counter-piracy

03/09/2011 New attack aircrafts Su-24M to join Black Sea Fleet New attack aircrafts Su-24M to join Black Sea Fleet

03/09/2011 Large ASW ship Admiral Vinogradov finished the visit to Seychelles Large ASW ship Admiral Vinogradov finished the visit to Seychelles

03/09/2011 International Women's Day meeting was held in Baltic Fleet International Women's Day meeting was held in Baltic Fleet

03/09/2011 Ex-Russian naval officer transferred $172 mln to the U.S. Ex-Russian naval officer transferred $172 mln to the U.S.

03/05/2011 Large ASW ship Admiral Vinogradov called at Seychelles' capital Large ASW ship Admiral Vinogradov called at Seychelles' capital

03/05/2011 Yantar shipyard started mooring trials of the first Indian frigate Yantar shipyard started mooring trials of the first Indian frigate

03/05/2011 Russia should sponsor maintaining of NITKA simulator – Ukrainian defense minister Russia should sponsor maintaining of NITKA simulator – Ukrainian defense minister

03/05/2011 Black Sea Fleet to make Ukraine alter laws Black Sea Fleet to make Ukraine alter laws

03/05/2011 Russia to expand participation in Mistral shipbuilding project Russia to expand participation in Mistral shipbuilding project

03/05/2011 Voronezh region will reconstruct the first battleship of Russian Navy Voronezh region will reconstruct the first battleship of Russian Navy

03/04/2011 Black Sea Fleet contradicts rumors of its warships dispatched to Libya Black Sea Fleet contradicts rumors of its warships dispatched to Libya

03/04/2011 Russia to buy Mistrals for EUR 1.5 bln – Popovkin Russia to buy Mistrals for EUR 1.5 bln – Popovkin

03/04/2011 Top-ranking South Korean guests visited Central Naval Museum Top-ranking South Korean guests visited Central Naval Museum

03/04/2011 Somali pirates released German vessel with Russian shipmaster Somali pirates released German vessel with Russian shipmaster

03/04/2011 INS Vikramaditya started mooring trials INS Vikramaditya started mooring trials

03/04/2011 Talks on Mistrals are in good progress – Putin's spokesman Talks on Mistrals are in good progress – Putin's spokesman

03/04/2011 Container-based missile system Club-K to be shown at IMDS-2011 Container-based missile system Club-K to be shown at IMDS-2011

03/04/2011 Cruiser Ukraina: sell on the cheap or dismantle for scrap Cruiser Ukraina: sell on the cheap or dismantle for scrap

03/03/2011 Russian-French talks on Mistral have reached a deadlock – Kommersant Russian-French talks on Mistral have reached a deadlock – Kommersant

03/03/2011 Japan regrets of Russia's plans to deploy missiles at Kurils Japan regrets of Russia's plans to deploy missiles at Kurils

03/03/2011 Phone terrorist "mined" squadron of warships in Severomorsk Phone terrorist "mined" squadron of warships in Severomorsk

03/03/2011 Black Sea Fleet HQ is "dewatered" Black Sea Fleet HQ is "dewatered"

03/03/2011 Medvedev introduced staff changes in the Navy Medvedev introduced staff changes in the Navy

03/03/2011 Newest harbor tug was commissioned into Black Sea Fleet Newest harbor tug was commissioned into Black Sea Fleet

03/02/2011 Aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov will be transferred to India late in 2012 – official Aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov will be transferred to India late in 2012 – official

03/02/2011 None of Libyan trainees has left Russia None of Libyan trainees has left Russia

03/02/2011 Russia to deploy Bastion coastal missile systems at Kurils Russia to deploy Bastion coastal missile systems at Kurils

03/02/2011 Black Sea Fleet aviation turns 90 Black Sea Fleet aviation turns 90

03/02/2011 Navy Commander to conduct annual fleet commanders' forum in St. Petersburg Navy Commander to conduct annual fleet commanders' forum in St. Petersburg

03/02/2011 Sunken ships will be listed as potentially hazardous Sunken ships will be listed as potentially hazardous

03/02/2011 Pirates captured Greek ship with Russian sailor on board Pirates captured Greek ship with Russian sailor on board

03/02/2011 Maritime Bulletin: Somali pirates will pay 20% ransoms to radical islamists Maritime Bulletin: Somali pirates will pay 20% ransoms to radical islamists

03/02/2011 Ukraine fears military alliance with Russia, although not opposes profitable orders Ukraine fears military alliance with Russia, although not opposes profitable orders

02/28/2011 Russia waits for Kiev's acceptable decision on the missile cruiser sale Russia waits for Kiev's acceptable decision on the missile cruiser sale

02/28/2011 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky to join Pacific Fleet SSBN Yury Dolgoruky to join Pacific Fleet

02/28/2011 Russia offers Ukraine cooperation in anti-piracy Russia offers Ukraine cooperation in anti-piracy

02/28/2011 Serdiukov: Russia does not refuse to deliver Yakhont missiles to Syria Serdiukov: Russia does not refuse to deliver Yakhont missiles to Syria

02/28/2011 Russia, Ukraine to legitimize re-armament of Black Sea Fleet Russia, Ukraine to legitimize re-armament of Black Sea Fleet

02/28/2011 Ferry Saint Stephen II with Russians on board sails off Libya Ferry Saint Stephen II with Russians on board sails off Libya

02/28/2011 Russia is ready to conduct any exercise with Ukraine Russia is ready to conduct any exercise with Ukraine

02/25/2011 Russian Navy to procure 100 ships by 2020 Russian Navy to procure 100 ships by 2020

02/25/2011 Russians will be evacuated from Libya by a ferry Russians will be evacuated from Libya by a ferry

02/25/2011 First two Mistrals will have Russian arms and helicopters, although need refitting First two Mistrals will have Russian arms and helicopters, although need refitting

02/25/2011 Indian delegation inspected aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya Indian delegation inspected aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya

02/25/2011 Russia's oldest warship to be refitted into museum Russia's oldest warship to be refitted into museum

02/24/2011 Protesters in Moscow called to save armed forces from Serdiukov Protesters in Moscow called to save armed forces from Serdiukov

02/24/2011 Russian-Indian missile BrahMos to be tested in the Baltic Sea Russian-Indian missile BrahMos to be tested in the Baltic Sea

02/24/2011 Black Sea Fleet should expand presence in Crimea – politician Black Sea Fleet should expand presence in Crimea – politician

02/24/2011 Russian and Ukrainian fleets commanders took a favorable view of cooperation Russian and Ukrainian fleets commanders took a favorable view of cooperation

02/24/2011 Ukrainian defense minister pays working visit to Russia Ukrainian defense minister pays working visit to Russia

02/23/2011 Armed forces is a guarantee of Russia's peaceful future – Medvedev Armed forces is a guarantee of Russia's peaceful future – Medvedev

02/23/2011 Crimean Tatars: Russian fleet poses no threat; it is much weaker than Turkish Navy Crimean Tatars: Russian fleet poses no threat; it is much weaker even than Turkish Navy

02/22/2011 Most Russians say national armed forces are combat capable - poll Most Russians say national armed forces are combat capable - poll

02/22/2011 Russian Navy to continue drill launches of SLBM Sineva in 2011 Russian Navy to continue drill launches of SLBM Sineva in 2011

02/22/2011 Ukrainian communists: no one can denounce the Black Sea Fleet agreements Ukrainian communists: no one can denounce the Black Sea Fleet agreements

02/22/2011 Degradation of Russian Navy will continue – the poll Degradation of Russian Navy will continue – poll

02/22/2011 Flight range of Club cruise missiles is about to be increased Flight range of Club cruise missiles is about to be increased

02/22/2011 Banners with "ideologically incorrect" aircraft will be replaced in St. Petersburg Banners with "ideologically incorrect" aircraft will be replaced in St. Petersburg

02/21/2011 Bulava to be commissioned in 2011 Bulava to be commissioned in 2011

02/21/2011 Indonesia is among the first importers of Russian antiship missiles Indonesia is among the first importers of Russian antiship missiles

02/21/2011 Mistrals to perform command tasks in Russian Navy Mistrals to perform command tasks in Russian Navy

02/18/2011 St. Petersburg's International Maritime Defense Show to host shipbuilders from 90 countries St. Petersburg's International Maritime Defense Show to host shipbuilders from 90 countries

02/18/2011 Russian tanker repelled pirate attack in Indian Ocean Russian tanker repelled pirate attack in Indian Ocean

02/18/2011 Corvette Boiky built for Russian Navy to be launched in April Corvette Boiky built for Russian Navy to be launched in April

02/18/2011 Timoshenko: if power changes in Ukraine, Black Sea Fleet agreements will be denounced Timoshenko: if power changes in Ukraine, Black Sea Fleet agreements will be denounced

02/18/2011 Pacific Fleet HQ: Domodedovo's suicide bomber did not serve in the fleet Pacific Fleet HQ: Domodedovo's suicide bomber did not serve in the fleet

02/17/2011 Memorial plaque to a known Soviet submariner will be opened in St. Petersburg Memorial plaque to a known Soviet submariner will be opened in St. Petersburg

02/17/2011 Sevastopol is perfect for military tourism - opinion Sevastopol is perfect for military tourism - opinion

02/17/2011 Domodedovo's suicide bomber used to serve at Pacific Fleet Domodedovo's suicide bomber used to serve at Pacific Fleet

02/17/2011 Serdiukov left for Kaliningrad to visit marine brigade Serdiukov left for Kaliningrad to visit marine brigade

02/17/2011 BSF mariners honored memory of compatriots died abroad BSF mariners honored memory of compatriots died abroad

02/17/2011 Russian-Ukrainian naval exercise Fairway of Peace 2011 was discussed in Sevastopol Russian-Ukrainian naval exercise Fairway of Peace 2011 was discussed in Sevastopol

02/16/2011 Russian frontiersmen say they did not fire at Japanese vessels Russian frontiersmen say they did not fire at Japanese vessels

02/16/2011 USC to present projects of Russian ships at IDEX-2011 USC to present projects of Russian ships at IDEX-2011

02/16/2011 Pacific Fleet aircraft searches the lost trawler Pacific Fleet aircraft searches the lost trawler

02/16/2011 Bizerta Club discussed fates of Russian Squadron's officers Bizerta Club discussed fates of Russian Squadron's officers

02/16/2011 Zvezdochka's most orders in 2011 are service works Zvezdochka's most orders in 2011 are service works

02/15/2011 Russian defense ministry for the first time officially honors compatriots lost abroad Russian defense ministry for the first time officially honors compatriots lost abroad

02/15/2011 Sailer Pallada calls at Singapore Sailer Pallada calls at Singapore

02/15/2011 Underwater test launch of BrahMos missile to be carried out in 2011 Underwater test launch of BrahMos missile to be carried out in 2011

02/15/2011 First frigate built for India to start trials in Feb-March First frigate built for India to start trials in Feb-March

02/14/2011 Severnaya Verf handed over two patrol vessels to Algeria Severnaya Verf handed over two patrol vessels to Algeria

02/14/2011 India will get frigates on time, all problems are resolvable – an official India will get frigates on time, all problems are resolvable – an official

02/14/2011 Black Sea Fleet crews pass qualification tests Black Sea Fleet crews pass qualification tests

02/14/2011 Russian Navy to receive corvette Soobrazitelny on its birthday Russian Navy to receive corvette Soobrazitelny on its birthday

02/14/2011 Crewmen of a Russian vessel are suspected of attempted murder Crewmen of a Russian vessel are suspected of attempted murder

02/14/2011 Yantar shipyard to complete landing ship Ivan Gren in 2012 Yantar shipyard to complete landing ship Ivan Gren in 2012

02/14/2011 Deep-sea submersible Panther Plus begins service in Russian Navy Deep-sea submersible Panther Plus begins service in Russian Navy

02/11/2011 Yantar shipyard launches Indian frigate in March Yantar shipyard launches Indian frigate in March

02/11/2011 Russian Navy to receive first two MiG-29K fighters this year Russian Navy to receive first two MiG-29K fighters this year

02/11/2011 Designing of Russian analog for Mistral would take 10 years – General Staff Designing of Russian analog for Mistral would take 10 years – General Staff

02/11/2011 Russia will make $10 bln by exporting arms in 2011 Russia will make $10 bln by exporting arms in 2011

02/10/2011 First two Mistrals to be based in Pacific Fleet First two Mistrals to be based in Pacific Fleet

02/10/2011 Shipowner of Beluga Nomination says a Russian sailor could be dead Shipowner of Beluga Nomination says a Russian sailor could be dead

02/10/2011 Vandals damaged Fort Vladivostok Vandals damaged Fort Vladivostok

02/09/2011 Russia opposes militarization of Arctic – defense ministry Russia opposes militarization of Arctic – defense ministry

02/09/2011 Russia to create hypersonic cruise missiles for the Navy Russia to create hypersonic cruise missiles for the Navy

02/09/2011 President of USC refutes rumors that the company leaves Mistral talks President of USC refutes rumors that the company leaves Mistral talks

02/09/2011 Russian diplomats honored heroism of Varyag crew in Incheon, South Korea Russian diplomats honored heroism of Varyag crew in Incheon, South Korea

02/08/2011 US to inform Russia on British Trident missiles US to inform Russia on British Trident missiles

02/08/2011 Navy Commander inspected St. Petersburg shipyards Navy Commander inspected St. Petersburg shipyards

02/08/2011 New START-3 treaty won't affect development of Bulava and Yars missiles New START-3 treaty won't affect development of Bulava and Yars missiles

02/08/2011 Crew of cruiser Varyag obtained a name bell and an icon Crew of cruiser Varyag obtained a name bell and an icon

02/08/2011 Russian sailor captured by pirates is alive Russian sailor captured by pirates is alive

02/08/2011 Indian officer who had relations with Russian woman to be fired Indian officer who had relations with Russian woman to be fired

02/04/2011 Contract on Mistrals can be signed in Apr 2011 Contract on Mistrals can be signed in Apr 2011

02/04/2011 Imprisonment term for a Russian who spied for China was reduced Imprisonment term for a Russian who spied for China was reduced

02/04/2011 Northern Fleet celebrated 70th anniversary of legendary K-21 sub Northern Fleet celebrated 70th anniversary of legendary K-21 sub

02/04/2011 Admiralteyskie Verfi started assembling of Novorossiysk submarine Admiralteyskie Verfi started assembling of Novorossiysk submarine

02/04/2011 Navy Commander pays working visit to St. Petersburg Navy Commander pays working visit to St. Petersburg

02/03/2011 Vympel design bureau develops a salvage vessel for Russian Navy Vympel design bureau develops a salvage vessel for Russian Navy

02/03/2011 Medvedev appointed a START negotiator to a post of deputy defense minister Medvedev appointed a START negotiator to a post of deputy defense minister

02/03/2011 Kazarin: Russia annihilates Black Sea Fleet, people of Sevastopol do not believe in the city's revival Kazarin: Russia annihilates Black Sea Fleet, people of Sevastopol do not believe in the city's revival

02/03/2011 Baltic Fleet small ASW ship and Pacific Fleet submarine were renamed Baltic Fleet small ASW ship and Pacific Fleet submarine were renamed

02/03/2011 Veterans addressed complain to Medvedev about defense minister Veterans addressed complain to Medvedev about defense minister

02/03/2011 Shipbuilding forum was held at Sevmash Shipbuilding forum was held at Sevmash

02/03/2011 Floating workshop PM-138 returned to Sevastopol from Mediterranean cruise Floating workshop PM-138 returned to Sevastopol from Mediterranean cruise

02/02/2011 Admiral Vinogradov escorts another convoy Admiral Vinogradov escorts another convoy

02/02/2011 Almost repaired salvage ship was decommissioned from the Navy Almost repaired salvage ship was decommissioned from the Navy

02/02/2011 Defense ministry's education department sets about training of "professional" sergeants Defense ministry's education department sets about training of "professional" sergeants

02/02/2011 Issues of spent fuel long-term storage were discussed in Alma-Ata Issues of spent fuel long-term storage were discussed in Alma-Ata

02/01/2011 Severodvinsk shipbuilders prepare INS Vikramaditya for mooring trials Severodvinsk shipbuilders prepare INS Vikramaditya for mooring trials

02/01/2011 Today's Baltic Fleet: combat-credibility and modernization Today's Baltic Fleet: combat-credibility and modernization

02/01/2011 Vice President of TNK-BP visited Northern Fleet Vice President of TNK-BP visited Northern Fleet

02/01/2011 Icebreakers build by Baltiysky Zavod work twice as much as in 2010 Icebreakers build by Baltiysky Zavod work twice as much as in 2010

01/31/2011 Medvedev: Creation of the Russian-French shipbuilding consortium contributes to global security Medvedev: Creation of the Russian-French shipbuilding consortium contributes to global security

01/31/2011 Somali pirates attacked a Russian-crewed tanker Somali pirates attacked a Russian-crewed tanker

01/31/2011 Sailer Pallada left Pusan for Singapore Sailer Pallada left Pusan for Singapore

01/31/2011 Russian Navy to get new nuclear sub late in 2011 Russian Navy to get new nuclear sub late in 2011

01/31/2011 Memorial activities related to 30th anniversary of tragedy claimed lives of Pacific Fleet command to be held in St. Petersburg Memorial activities related to 30th anniversary of tragedy claimed lives of Pacific Fleet command to be held in St. Petersburg

01/28/2011 Dmitry Medvedev appreciated establishment of Mistral-building consortium Dmitry Medvedev appreciated establishment of Mistral-building consortium

01/28/2011 Pirates captured Russian sailors off Seychelles Pirates captured Russian sailors off Seychelles

01/28/2011 Mistral components can be delivered to Russia for assemblage early in 2013 Mistral components can be delivered to Russia for assemblage early in 2013

01/28/2011 Black Sea Fleet is allowed to move around Sevastopol Black Sea Fleet is allowed to move around Sevastopol

01/28/2011 Planning conference of Fairway of Peace 2011 exercise was held in Sevastopol Planning conference of Fairway of Peace 2011 exercise was held in Sevastopol

01/27/2011 Presence of Russian fleet in Ukraine to be discussed in Kiev Presence of Russian fleet in Ukraine to be discussed in Kiev

01/27/2011 Defense ministry has inspected Baltic Fleet Defense ministry has inspected Baltic Fleet

01/27/2011 Frigate Neustrashimy celebrated 18th anniversary of flag-hoisting Frigate Neustrashimy celebrated 18th anniversary of flag-hoisting

01/27/2011 60 percent of dismissed employees in Sevastopol are Black Sea Fleet staff 60 percent of dismissed employees in Sevastopol are Black Sea Fleet staff

01/27/2011 Autumn draft has been summarized in Black Sea Fleet Autumn draft has been summarized in Black Sea Fleet

01/26/2011 Russian warship escorts a 9-vessel convoy in the Gulf of Aden Russian warship escorts a 9-vessel convoy in the Gulf of Aden

01/26/2011 Contract on Mistral ships for Russian Navy to be signed in a few months Contract on Mistral ships for Russian Navy to be signed in a few months

01/26/2011 Russia's secret torpedoes sold to Iran from Kirghizia? Russia's secret torpedoes sold to Iran from Kirghizia?

01/25/2011 Jan 25 is the Russian Maritime Navigators' Day Jan 25 is the Russian Maritime Navigators' Day

01/25/2011 Sechin: Russian Mistrals won't threaten other countries Sechin: Russian Mistrals won't threaten other countries

01/24/2011 Agreement on Mistral to be signed on Jan 25 Agreement on Mistral to be signed on Jan 25

01/24/2011 Fire occurred on NF auxiliary vessel in Severodvinsk Fire occurred on NF auxiliary vessel in Severodvinsk

01/21/2011 Russia won't buy uncompleted cruiser from Ukraine Russia won't buy uncompleted cruiser from Ukraine

01/21/2011 Submarine Alrosa to attend SR exercise near Spain Submarine Alrosa to attend SR exercise near Spain

01/21/2011 Russian engineer troops turn 310 Russian engineer troops turn 310

01/19/2011 Third Bastion missile system has been delivered to Black Sea Fleet Third Bastion missile system has been delivered to Black Sea Fleet

01/19/2011 Russia, Ukraine to determine lease payment procedures for Sevastopol naval base after 2017 Russia, Ukraine to determine lease payment procedures for Sevastopol naval base after 2017

01/18/2011 Crew settles in corvette Soobrazitelny Crew settles in corvette Soobrazitelny

01/18/2011 Historical memorial at Russky Island is scrapped Historical memorial at Russky Island is scrapped

01/17/2011 Naval Officers' Club in Vladivostok can be handed over to the city Naval Officers' Club in Vladivostok can be handed over to the city

01/17/2011 Month of combat readiness is held in Baltic Fleet Month of combat readiness is held in Baltic Fleet

01/17/2011 Northern Fleet officers start pre-discharge retraining course Northern Fleet officers start pre-discharge retraining course

01/14/2011 Officer dismissed by Medvedev threatens to pitch tent on the Red Square Officer dismissed by Medvedev threatens to pitch tent on the Red Square

01/14/2011 Development project of Kazachya Bay was presented in Sevastopol Development project of Kazachya Bay was presented in Sevastopol

01/13/2011 PF anti-piracy force escorts a convoy in the Gulf of Aden PF anti-piracy force escorts a convoy in the Gulf of Aden

01/13/2011 Divers to explore Krasnaya Gruzia gunboat sunken off Novorossiysk Divers to explore Krasnaya Gruzia gunboat sunken off Novorossiysk

01/13/2011 Shipbuilding contract for a copy of Goto Predestination is up for auction Shipbuilding contract for a copy of Goto Predestination is up for auction

01/12/2011 Mistrals to be possibly based in Severomorsk and Vladivostok Mistrals to be possibly based in Severomorsk and Vladivostok

01/12/2011 New photos of SSBN Alexander Nevsky are published New photos of SSBN Alexander Nevsky are published

01/11/2011 Russian Navy to continue African anti-piracy patrols in 2011 Russian Navy to continue African anti-piracy patrols in 2011

01/11/2011 Pacific Fleet celebrated anniversary of submarine force Pacific Fleet celebrated anniversary of submarine force

01/11/2011 Fire at Vice Admiral Kulakov did no harm to the ship's battle-worthiness Fire at Vice Admiral Kulakov did no harm to the ship's battle-worthiness

01/11/2011 Memorial activities for Aldar Tsydenzhapov were held in Pacific Fleet Memorial activities for Aldar Tsydenzhapov were held in Pacific Fleet

12/30/2010 Russia to pay France EUR 720 mln for first Mistral – the source Russia to pay France EUR 720 mln for first Mistral – the source

12/30/2010 Sevastopol's Budget-2011 will be "tight" without Russian fleet's money Sevastopol's Budget-2011 will be "tight" without Russian fleet's money

12/30/2010 Bulava trials to be resumed not earlier than June 2011 Bulava trials to be resumed not earlier than June 2011

12/29/2010 Violations revealed while repairs of Admiral Gorshkov will be adjudged Violations revealed while repairs of Admiral Gorshkov will be adjudged

12/29/2010 Russian Mistrals would be possibly built at a new shipyard Russian Mistrals would be possibly built at a new shipyard

12/27/2010 Investigators seek Russian mariners who killed pirates at sea Investigators seek Russian mariners who killed pirates at sea

12/27/2010 70% of Russian search-and-rescue vessels need repair 70% of Russian search-and-rescue vessels need repair

12/27/2010 Next launch of Bulava to be held in spring 2011 Next launch of Bulava to be held in spring 2011

12/27/2010 Black Sea Fleet relies on further "remarkable activities" with Ukrainian Navy Black Sea Fleet relies on further "remarkable activities" with Ukrainian Navy

12/27/2010 Medvedev: enrollment in military institutions will be resumed in two years Medvedev: enrollment in military institutions will be resumed in two years

12/24/2010 Media: Russia to announce the Mistral tender winner in the next few days Media: Russia to announce the Mistral tender winner in the next few days

12/24/2010 Submarine St. Petersburg to continue trials in 2011 Submarine St. Petersburg to continue trials in 2011

12/24/2010 Main Navy HQ offered Ukraine to deploy marines on Russian warships Main Navy HQ offered Ukraine to deploy its marines on Russian warships

12/24/2010 Russia may return to NATO operation in the Mediterranean Russia may return to NATO operation in the Mediterranean

12/24/2010 Russian Navy shows the best growth in popularity among power agencies Russian Navy shows the best growth in popularity among power agencies

12/23/2010 Russia's new anti-piracy task force has arrived to the Gulf of Aden Russia's new anti-piracy task force has arrived to the Gulf of Aden

12/23/2010 Medvedev assured India the carrier would be delivered in time Medvedev assured India the carrier would be delivered in time

12/23/2010 Navy Commander: Avrora will preserve the status of a warship Navy Commander: Avrora will preserve the status of a warship

12/23/2010 Pacific Fleet servicemen were conditionally sentenced for fuel stealing Pacific Fleet servicemen were conditionally sentenced for fuel stealing

12/23/2010 Proceeding on the Arctic Sea case starts in Arkhangelsk Proceeding on the Arctic Sea case starts in Arkhangelsk

12/22/2010 Yury Dolgoruky has completed the year-long trials Yury Dolgoruky has completed the year-long trials

12/22/2010 Almaz Shipyard laid down Project 22460 patrol ship Almaz Shipyard laid down Project 22460 patrol ship

12/22/2010 Russian subs won't be refitted for oil and ore transportation – Rubin design bureau Russian subs won't be refitted for oil and ore transportation – Rubin design bureau

12/22/2010 BSF Commander – Russia's military reform is a retrospect to Soviet experience BSF Commander – Russia's military reform is a retrospect to Soviet experience

12/22/2010 Rubin design bureau's director motivated construction of Project 636 subs for Black Sea Fleet Rubin design bureau's director motivated construction of Project 636 subs for Black Sea Fleet

12/22/2010 Sevastopol and Black Sea Fleet should think of the city's development together – Valery Saratov Sevastopol and Black Sea Fleet should think of the city's development together – Valery Saratov

12/21/2010 Bulava can be commissioned in 2011 if the carrier sub is ready Bulava can be commissioned in 2011 if the carrier sub is ready

12/21/2010 Zvezdochka shipyard reduces production output in 2010 Zvezdochka shipyard reduces production output in 2010

12/21/2010 Mikhail Aleksandrov became temporary director general of Admiralteyskie Verfi Mikhail Aleksandrov became temporary director general of Admiralteyskie Verfi

12/21/2010 Pacific Fleet Deputy Commander has not been accused yet Pacific Fleet Deputy Commander has not been accused yet

12/20/2010 Russia' Black Sea Fleet and Ukrainian Navy resumed joint exercises Russia' Black Sea Fleet and Ukrainian Navy resumed joint exercises

12/20/2010 Indian company to build ships for Rosoboronexport Indian company to build ships for Rosoboronexport

12/20/2010 Rubin design bureau to turn 110 Rubin design bureau to turn 110

12/17/2010 Russia, France may declare procurement of Mistrals 'in the nearest days' – AFP Russia, France may declare procurement of Mistrals 'in the nearest days' – AFP

12/17/2010 Avrora crew will consist of 3 military and 28 civilians – Navy Commander-in-Chief Avrora crew will consist of 3 military and 28 civilians – Navy Commander-in-Chief

12/17/2010 Historical exhibition "Flaming Far East" takes place in St. Petersburg Historical exhibition "Flaming Far East" takes place in St. Petersburg

12/17/2010 Criminal case was initiated against Pacific Fleet Deputy Commander Criminal case was initiated against Pacific Fleet Deputy Commander

12/16/2010 Most advanced base for submarines has been established in Viliuchinsk Most advanced base for submarines has been established in Viliuchinsk

12/16/2010 Russian-Indian BrahMos Aerospace got new contracts for BrahMos missiles till 2017 Russian-Indian BrahMos Aerospace got new contracts for BrahMos missiles till 2017

12/16/2010 Yantar shipyard requests to postpone delivery date of Indian frigates Yantar shipyard requests to postpone delivery date of Indian frigates

12/16/2010 Pacific Fleet marine brigade obtained the banner Pacific Fleet marine brigade obtained the banner

12/16/2010 Yantar shipyard to lay down frigate for Russian Navy Yantar shipyard to lay down frigate for Russian Navy

12/15/2010 Date of next Bulava trials has been set Date of next Bulava trials has been set

12/15/2010 Decline in working standards of civil staff may cause accidents Decline in working standards of civil staff may cause accidents

12/15/2010 Northern Fleet Commander is promoted to Admiral Northern Fleet Commander is promoted to Admiral

12/15/2010 Russia will make $10 bln from arms export in 2010 – vice premier Ivanov Russia will make $10 bln from arms export in 2010 – vice premier Ivanov

12/14/2010 Last Delfin class nuclear sub launched in Severodvinsk Last Delfin class nuclear sub launched in Severodvinsk

12/14/2010 Putin visited SSBN Alexander Nevsky Putin visited SSBN Alexander Nevsky

12/14/2010 Antiship missile battalion to be deployed in Dagestan Antiship missile battalion to be deployed in Dagestan

12/14/2010 New Russian defense budget does not imply building of aircraft carriers New Russian defense budget does not imply building of aircraft carriers

12/14/2010 Russian sailor from a ship sank in Antarctic was rescued Russian sailor from a ship sank in Antarctic was rescued

12/14/2010 Northern mariners will attend at least three international exercises in 2011 – admiral Maksimov Northern mariners will attend at least three international exercises in 2011 – admiral Maksimov

12/14/2010 Defense ministry to receive RUR 19 trillions till 2020 Defense ministry to receive RUR 19 trillions till 2020

12/14/2010 Frigates for Black Sea Fleet to be laid down this year Frigates for Black Sea Fleet to be laid down this year

12/13/2010 United Shipbuilding Corporation buys 50% shares of Arctech Helsinki Shipyard United Shipbuilding Corporation buys 50% shares of Arctech Helsinki Shipyard

12/13/2010 Taiwan investigates possibilities of buying Russian subs Taiwan investigates possibilities of buying Russian subs

12/13/2010 Putin and Fillon outlined Mistral deliveries Putin and Fillon outlined Mistral deliveries

12/13/2010 Lieutenants' Ball to be held in Murmansk Lieutenants' Ball to be held in Murmansk

12/13/2010 Construction of SSBN Alexander Nevsky will cost RUR 23 bln – shipbuilder Construction of SSBN Alexander Nevsky will cost RUR 23 bln – shipbuilder

12/13/2010 Another Russian Navy's task force arrives to the Gulf of Aden Another Russian Navy's task force arrives to the Gulf of Aden

12/10/2010 Keel-laying of Project 11356 frigate for Russian Navy was postponed to Jan 2011 Keel-laying of Project 11356 frigate for Russian Navy was postponed to Jan 2011

12/10/2010 Ukraine is about to sign 6 fleet-related supplement agreements with Russia Ukraine is about to sign 6 fleet-related supplement agreements with Russia

12/10/2010 Northern Fleet celebrated the National Heroes' Day Northern Fleet celebrated the National Heroes' Day

12/10/2010 Arctic Sea captors were convoyed to Arkhangelsk Arctic Sea captors were convoyed to Arkhangelsk

12/10/2010 France sees no problems in Mistral technology transfer to Russia France sees no problems in Mistral technology transfer to Russia

12/09/2010 WikiLeaks: Mistral is something between a cargo ship and a tanker WikiLeaks: Mistral is something between a cargo ship and a tanker

12/09/2010 Russian ambassador to South Korea called parties to exercise restraint Russian ambassador to South Korea called parties to exercise restraint

12/09/2010 Suicide marine shot himself in Astrakhan Suicide marine shot himself in Astrakhan

12/09/2010 Russia: pirate bosses should lie in prison Russia: pirate bosses should lie in prison

12/09/2010 Defense ministry submitted arms procurement program to the government Defense ministry submitted arms procurement program to the government

12/09/2010 Nuclear-powered submarine Omsk gained the lead Nuclear-powered submarine Omsk gained the lead

12/08/2010 US-Japanese exercise was interrupted by Russian aircrafts US-Japanese exercise was interrupted by Russian aircrafts

12/08/2010 Yantar shipyard prepares new Indian frigate for mooring trials Yantar shipyard prepares new Indian frigate for mooring trials

12/08/2010 Decision on Bulava batch production to be made in 2011 Decision on Bulava batch production to be made in 2011

12/08/2010 France expects to agree on Mistral issue soon France expects to agree on Mistral issue soon

12/08/2010 Nuclear warhead for Bulava is ready – designers Nuclear warhead for Bulava is ready – designers

12/07/2010 Russian Navy's delegates to visit Sri Lanka on the solemn occasion Russian Navy's delegates to visit Sri Lanka on the solemn occasion

12/07/2010 Indian Navy is dissatisfied with MiG-29K deliveries Indian Navy is dissatisfied with MiG-29K deliveries

12/07/2010 Attempted suicide of young naval officer is being investigated Attempted suicide of young naval officer is being investigated

12/07/2010 Chief of Staff Nikolai Makarov pays visit to India Chief of Staff Nikolai Makarov pays visit to India

12/07/2010 Russian sailors forcedly stay in Puerto Rico for a month Russian sailors forcedly stay in Puerto Rico for a month

12/06/2010 Russia, Italy to hold joint naval and land exercises in 2011 Russia, Italy to hold joint naval and land exercises in 2011

12/06/2010 US concern over France's plans to sell warships to Russia US concern over France's plans to sell warships to Russia

12/06/2010 Ukrainian and Russian sailors laid wreaths to Eternal Flame in Sevastopol Ukrainian and Russian sailors laid wreaths to Eternal Flame in Sevastopol

12/06/2010 Shipyard shapes submarines from metal and tests for months – Sevmash director Shipyard shapes submarines from metal and tests for months – Sevmash director

12/06/2010 White Sea Naval Base meets new commander White Sea Naval Base meets new commander

12/03/2010 Russia's Black Sea Fleet is not a marker to the Turkish one - Wikileaks Russia's Black Sea Fleet is not a marker to the Turkish one - WikiLeaks

12/03/2010 Patrol ship rescued a yacht with three crewmen Patrol ship rescued a yacht with three crewmen

12/03/2010 Northern Fleet Theater remains on defense ministry's balance Northern Fleet Theater remains on defense ministry's balance

12/03/2010 Ukrainian frontiersmen are ready to fight against Russia when needed Ukrainian frontiersmen are ready to fight against Russia when needed

12/03/2010 Russian-Indian concert to be held in Severodvinsk Russian-Indian concert to be held in Severodvinsk

12/02/2010 Russian frontiersmen detained 5 foreign crabbers Russian frontiersmen detained 5 foreign crabbers

12/02/2010 Black Sea Fleet kicks off new training year Black Sea Fleet kicks off new training year

12/02/2010 Initiator of the Arctic Sea capture may go to jail for 4 years Initiator of the Arctic Sea capture may go to jail for 4 years

12/02/2010 SSBN Alexander Nevsky was moved to floating dock SSBN Alexander Nevsky was moved to floating dock

12/01/2010 Baltic Fleet held a torpedo firing drill Baltic Fleet held a torpedo firing drill

12/01/2010 Russian armed forces to conduct about 3,000 exercises in 2011 Russian armed forces to conduct about 3,000 exercises in 2011

12/01/2010 Romanian president says Russia has lost confidence Romanian president says Russia has lost confidence

11/30/2010 Admiral Levchenko returned to Severomorsk from the Gulf of Aden Admiral Levchenko returned to Severomorsk from the Gulf of Aden

11/30/2010 Russia does not negotiate on new naval bases – source Russia does not negotiate on new naval bases – source

11/30/2010 Russian Navy to have Mistral in the nearest years Russian Navy to have Mistral in the nearest years

11/30/2010 Rosoboronexport to offer Amur class diesel sub for India's tender Rosoboronexport to offer Amur class diesel sub for India's tender

11/30/2010 Withdrawal of SSBN Alexander Nevsky from covered slipway was postponed Withdrawal of SSBN Alexander Nevsky from covered slipway was postponed

11/30/2010 New training year starts in Baltic Fleet New training year starts in Baltic Fleet

11/29/2010 Pacific mariners summarized training year at the Military Council Pacific mariners summarized training year at the Military Council

11/29/2010 Avrora won't be handed over to Ministry of Culture Avrora won't be handed over to Ministry of Culture

11/29/2010 Russian sailors got new "floating armor vests" Russian sailors got new "floating armor vests"

11/29/2010 India postponed commissioning of Admiral Gorshkov India postponed commissioning of Admiral Gorshkov

11/29/2010 Submarine for next Bulava launch to be determined by Dec 10 Submarine for next Bulava launch to be determined by Dec 10

11/29/2010 Frigate INS Trikand has been moved to pre-launching position Frigate INS Trikand has been moved to pre-launching position

11/26/2010 Next launch of Bulava to be held late December Next launch of Bulava to be held late December

11/26/2010 Project 10412 Svetlyak patrol boat arrived to Slovenia Project 10412 Svetlyak patrol boat arrived to Slovenia

11/26/2010 Russian warships to keep on patrolling the Gulf of Aden – Medvedev Russian warships to keep on patrolling the Gulf of Aden – Medvedev

11/26/2010 Russian marines to celebrate jubilee Russian marines to celebrate jubilee

11/25/2010 Swedish Navy Commander to visit Russia and talk on security in Baltic Swedish Navy Commander to visit Russia and talk on security in Baltic

11/25/2010 Dead crewman was found in cruiser Varyag Dead crewman was found in cruiser Varyag

11/25/2010 Arctic ships to be built in Finland Arctic ships to be built in Finland

11/25/2010 Ukrainian defense minister thanked Russian submariners for training Ukrainian defense minister thanked Russian submariners for training

11/25/2010 Speaker Mironov again appeals to leave Avrora in the Navy Speaker Mironov again appeals to leave Avrora in the Navy

11/24/2010 Russian - N Korean border: everything's ordinary Russian - N Korean border: everything's ordinary

11/24/2010 Rosoboronexport delivered Ka-31 helicopters to China Rosoboronexport delivered Ka-31 helicopters to China

11/24/2010 Russian and Ukrainian sailors tried to take away coal from Indian port Russian and Ukrainian sailors tried to take away coal from Indian port

11/24/2010 Two foreign poaching ships were detained in Far East Two foreign poaching ships were detained in Far East

11/24/2010 Baltic Fleet was visited by foreign inspectors Baltic Fleet was visited by foreign inspectors

11/24/2010 Russian vessels got no recommendations from S Korea Russian vessels got no recommendations from S Korea

11/23/2010 Bulava can be commissioned in 2011 Bulava can be commissioned in 2011

11/23/2010 Pirates attacked Russian-crewed tanker NS Spirit Pirates attacked Russian-crewed tanker NS Spirit

11/23/2010 Ministry of Transport may hold a tender for new icebreaker in 2010 Ministry of Transport may hold a tender for new icebreaker in 2010

11/23/2010 Mistral is the tender favorite because suits all arms export restrictions – expert Mistral is the tender favorite because suits all arms export restrictions – expert

11/23/2010 Russian Black Sea Fleet brings Ukraine $200 mln per month – Azarov Russian Black Sea Fleet brings Ukraine $200 mln per month – Azarov

11/22/2010 Russia repays Soviet debts to Slovenia with warships Russia repays Soviet debts to Slovenia with warships

11/22/2010 Russian shipbuilders to refuse services of Rosoboronexport Russian shipbuilders to refuse services of Rosoboronexport

11/22/2010 Comprehensive exercise has been completed at BSF Comprehensive exercise has been completed at BSF

11/19/2010 Repairs and upgrade of SSBN Novomoskovsk is in progress Repairs and upgrade of SSBN Novomoskovsk is in progress

11/19/2010 Popularity of Northern Sea Route will depend on renewal of icebreaking fleet - expert Popularity of Northern Sea Route will depend on renewal of icebreaking fleet - expert

11/18/2010 Russian parliament to limit fisheries in defense interests Russian parliament to limit fisheries in defense interests

11/18/2010 Imported Mistrals will be equipped with Russian helicopters Imported Mistrals will be equipped with Russian helicopters

11/18/2010 Venezuela to buy Russian coastal defense missile systems Venezuela to buy Russian coastal defense missile systems

11/17/2010 Northern Fleet hosts Chinese Navy Commander Northern Fleet hosts Chinese Navy Commander

11/17/2010 Cruiser Varyag returned to Vladivostok Cruiser Varyag returned to Vladivostok

11/17/2010 Ukrainian opposition promises to push Black Sea Fleet out of Sevastopol Ukrainian opposition promises to push Black Sea Fleet out of Sevastopol

11/17/2010 Another Pacific Fleet task force sailed off to fight piracy Another Pacific Fleet task force sailed off to fight piracy

11/17/2010 Ukrainian submariners entered second phase of training onboard BSF sub Alrosa Ukrainian submariners entered second phase of training onboard BSF sub Alrosa

11/16/2010 Fifth PF task force to start anti-piracy mission Fifth PF task force to start anti-piracy mission

11/16/2010 Vietnam considers Russia's proposal to construct a shipyard in Cam Ranh Vietnam considers Russia's proposal to construct a shipyard in Cam Ranh

11/16/2010 Defense ministry to name winner of Navy's tender till Nov is over Defense ministry to name winner of Navy's tender till Nov is over

11/16/2010 Vladivostok scientists got huge number of orders for deep-sea submersibles Vladivostok scientists got huge number of orders for deep-sea submersibles

11/15/2010 Caspian Flotilla turned 228 Caspian Flotilla turned 228

11/15/2010 Fire occurred at ship-repair plant in Vladivostok Fire occurred at ship-repair plant in Vladivostok

11/15/2010 3,500 draftees to arrive to Black Sea Fleet this autumn 3,500 draftees to arrive to Black Sea Fleet this autumn

11/13/2010 Missile cruise Varyag heads for homeport from S Korea Missile cruise Varyag heads for homeport from S Korea

11/13/2010 British military delegation to visit Northern Fleet British military delegation to visit Northern Fleet

11/13/2010 Defense ministry: died PF sailor must be titled as Hero of Russia Defense ministry: died PF sailor must be titled as Hero of Russia

11/13/2010 Kasatonov: Russia and Ukraine should build aircraft carriers together to keep up with the U.S. Kasatonov: Russia and Ukraine should build aircraft carriers together to keep up with the U.S.

11/13/2010 Chinese naval delegation to visit Russia Chinese naval delegation to visit Russia

11/13/2010 One can give a party even in the Hermitage – Anatoly Serdiukov One can give a party even in the Hermitage – Anatoly Serdiukov

11/13/2010 Submarine-based version of BrahMos has been designed Submarine-based version of BrahMos has been designed

11/12/2010 Media: Russia to build NITKA-type simulator and leave Ukraine empty-handed Media: Russia to build NITKA-type simulator and leave Ukraine empty-handed

11/12/2010 Somali pirates hijacked vessel with Russian aboard Somali pirates hijacked vessel with Russian aboard

11/12/2010 Newest Russian subs were shown to Indonesian president Newest Russian subs were shown to Indonesian president

11/12/2010 Ship engine was nearly exported from St. Petersburg illegally Ship engine was nearly exported from St. Petersburg illegally

11/11/2010 Cruiser Varyag's crew honored memory of their predecessors in S Korea Cruiser Varyag's crew honored memory of their predecessors in S Korea

11/11/2010 Patrol ship Krasnodarets to start sea trials soon Patrol ship Krasnodarets to start sea trials soon

11/11/2010 Russia to repair nuclear-powered missile cruiser Russia to repair nuclear-powered missile cruiser

11/11/2010 BSF salvers lifted Soviet-made dummy torpedo BSF salvers lifted Soviet-made dummy torpedo

11/10/2010 SSBN Svyatoi Georgy Pobedonosets returned from cruise SSBN Svyatoi Georgy Pobedonosets returned from cruise

11/10/2010 Almaz Shipyard prepares to launch another export ship Almaz Shipyard prepares to launch another export ship

11/10/2010 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky completed trials phase SSBN Yury Dolgoruky completed trials phase

11/10/2010 Black Sea Fleet hazers broke young sailor's jaw Black Sea Fleet hazers broke young sailor's jaw

11/09/2010 Landing ship Yamal returned from the Mediterranean Landing ship Yamal returned from the Mediterranean

11/09/2010 Cruiser Varyag visits S Korea Cruiser Varyag visits S Korea

11/09/2010 Russia to spend RUR 2 trillions for defense in 2011 Russia to spend RUR 2 trillions for defense in 2011

11/09/2010 Defense ministry will replace Avrora crew with civilians Defense ministry will replace Avrora crew with civilians

11/08/2010 Russian warships to keep on patrolling the Gulf of Aden in 2011 Russian warships to keep on patrolling the Gulf of Aden in 2011

11/08/2010 Russia to exhibit military production at Indo Defense Russia to exhibit military production at Indo Defense

11/08/2010 Memorial to submariners died in Nerpa accident was opened Memorial to submariners died in Nerpa accident was opened

11/08/2010 State panel analyzes recent Bulava launch at submarine base State panel analyzes recent Bulava launch at submarine base

11/03/2010 Moscow expert: Russia could found 10 naval bases in Pacific instead of gas discounts for Ukraine Moscow expert: Russia could found 10 naval bases in Pacific instead of gas discounts for Ukraine

11/03/2010 One can fire at any target from the Black Sea – BSF ex-commander One can fire at any target from the Black Sea – BSF ex-commander

11/03/2010 S Korea to return Varyag's flag to Russia S Korea to return Varyag's flag to Russia

11/03/2010 Russia offers newest developments in shipbuilding Russia offers newest developments in shipbuilding

11/02/2010 BSF veteran ship to be recommissioned BSF veteran ship to be recommissioned

11/02/2010 Russia to import two landing ships with technology – Serdiukov Russia to import two landing ships with technology – Serdiukov

11/02/2010 Admiralteyskie Verfi delivered two Kilo subs to Algeria Admiralteyskie Verfi delivered two Kilo subs to Algeria

11/02/2010 Export variant of newest Russian frigate was presented at Euronaval-2010 Export variant of newest Russian frigate was presented at Euronaval-2010

11/01/2010 Medvedev made staff replacements Medvedev made staff replacements

11/01/2010 Pacific Fleet missile boat hit dummy target by Moskit missile Pacific Fleet missile boat hit dummy target by Moskit missile

11/01/2010 Launched Project 22350 lead frigate is 40% completed Launched Project 22350 lead frigate is 40% completed

11/01/2010 To commission Bulava, six effective launches are required – Ivanov To commission Bulava, six effective launches are required – Ivanov

11/01/2010 Kremlin says there's no need to revive Russian naval base in Vietnam Kremlin says there's no need to revive Russian naval base in Vietnam

11/01/2010 Rosoboronexport has not missile contracts with Syria Rosoboronexport has not missile contracts with Syria

11/01/2010 Vietnam to get first Russian-built sub in 2013 Vietnam to get first Russian-built sub in 2013

10/29/2010 Frigate Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Gorshkov has been launched Frigate Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Gorshkov has been launched

10/29/2010 Pacific Fleet sub launched ballistic missile from the Sea of Okhotsk Pacific Fleet sub launched ballistic missile from the Sea of Okhotsk

10/29/2010 Black Sea Fleet has a right to double number of warships Black Sea Fleet has a right to double number of warships

10/29/2010 Bulava launch proved failures origin was assembly Bulava launch proved failures origin was assembly

10/29/2010 Baltic Fleet celebrates Mariners' Day Baltic Fleet celebrates Mariners' Day

10/28/2010 Severnoye Design Bureau presented a project of icebreaking patrol ship Severnoye Design Bureau presented a project of icebreaking patrol ship

10/28/2010 Euronaval-2010: container missile system Club-K attracts great interest Euronaval-2010: container missile system Club-K attracts great interest

10/28/2010 Vympel Shipyard to assist Vietnam in building Russian missile boats Vympel Shipyard to assist Vietnam in building Russian missile boats

10/28/2010 Grischenko persuades Europe of Black Sea Fleet's innocuity Grischenko persuades Europe of Black Sea Fleet's innocuity

10/28/2010 Moscow company introduced a know-how in underwater works Moscow company introduced a know-how in underwater works

10/27/2010 Medvedev visits Vietnam to return Cam Ranh base Medvedev visits Vietnam to return Cam Ranh base

10/27/2010 Norway detained a Russian-crewed vessel Norway detained a Russian-crewed vessel

10/27/2010 Frigate Admiral Gorshkov to be launched this week Frigate Admiral Gorshkov to be launched this week

10/27/2010 Almaz design bureau offered S Korea to upgrade Murena air-cushion boats Almaz design bureau offered S Korea to upgrade Murena air-cushion boats

10/27/2010 A general criticized Black Sea Fleet aviation A general criticized Black Sea Fleet aviation

10/27/2010 Russian-built Svetlyak patrol ship to be delivered to Slovenia in 2010 Russian-built Svetlyak patrol ship to be delivered to Slovenia in 2010

10/26/2010 France to sell Mistrals to Russia without technological limits France to sell Mistrals to Russia without technological limits

10/26/2010 BrahMos missile trials to be held early in 2011 by Russian-built Indian frigate BrahMos missile trials to be held early in 2011 by Russian-built Indian frigate

10/26/2010 BSF ship Yamal finished visit to Greek Piraeus BSF ship Yamal finished visit to Greek Piraeus

10/26/2010 Hijacked Russian-crewed vessel has been released Hijacked Russian-crewed vessel has been released

10/26/2010 Date of Bulava's 14th launch is set Date of Bulava's 14th launch is set

10/26/2010 Russia, S Korea to compete in Indonesia's tender for non-nuclear subs Russia, S Korea to compete in Indonesia's tender for non-nuclear subs

10/26/2010 Russian warship escorted historical expedition thru Aden gulf Russian warship escorted historical expedition thru Aden gulf

10/25/2010 A Russian is onboard hijacked vessel A Russian is onboard hijacked vessel

10/25/2010 Black Sea Fleet started to pay off debts to Ukraine Black Sea Fleet started to pay off debts to Ukraine

10/25/2010 Batch of Bulava may exceed 150 missiles Batch of Bulava may exceed 150 missiles

10/22/2010 Russian Navy Main HQ remains in Moscow Russian Navy Main HQ remains in Moscow

10/22/2010 Russia takes part in Euronaval for the seventh time Russia takes part in Euronaval for the seventh time

10/22/2010 Serdiukov inspected BSF airfield in Sevastopol Serdiukov inspected BSF airfield in Sevastopol

10/22/2010 Black Sea Fleet ship Yamal completed visit to Greek port Pilos Black Sea Fleet ship Yamal completed visit to Greek port Pilos

10/22/2010 Russia deploys warships in Arctic to protect national interests Russia deploys warships in Arctic to protect national interests

10/22/2010 Frontiersmen detained Indians violated Russian border on tanker Frontiersmen detained Indians violated Russian border on tanker

10/21/2010 Young naval pilots were tested by skies Young naval pilots were tested by skies

10/21/2010 Admiral Panteleyev returned to Vladivostok Admiral Panteleyev returned to Vladivostok

10/21/2010 Nenashev: Russia does need fleet Nenashev: Russia does need fleet

10/21/2010 Protest actions of BSF employees go on in Sevastopol Protest actions of BSF employees go on in Sevastopol

10/20/2010 Viliuchinsk base expects first Bulava-armed Borei class subs Viliuchinsk base expects first Bulava-armed Borei class subs

10/20/2010 BSF antisubmarine aviation is close to disappearance BSF antisubmarine aviation is close to disappearance

10/20/2010 BF coast defense troops finished exercise BF coast defense troops finished exercise

10/20/2010 150 naval camps in Arctic and Far East are ready for winter 150 naval camps in Arctic and Far East are ready for winter

10/20/2010 Security in the Baltic to be discussed in St. Petersburg Security in the Baltic to be discussed in St. Petersburg

10/19/2010 Project 22350 lead frigate to be launched on Oct 29 Project 22350 lead frigate to be launched on Oct 29

10/19/2010 Monument to lost submariners of K-19 was reconstructed in Polyarny Monument to lost submariners of K-19 was reconstructed in Polyarny

10/19/2010 Corvette Soobrazitelny is ready to meet the crew Corvette Soobrazitelny is ready to meet the crew

10/19/2010 A. Fomichev remains director general of Baltiysky Zavod A. Fomichev remains director general of Baltiysky Zavod

10/19/2010 Duke of Edinburgh opens Russian-reconstructed masts of HMS Belfast Duke of Edinburgh opens Russian-reconstructed masts of HMS Belfast

10/18/2010 Sailer Nadezhda returns to Vladivostok from Japan Sailer Nadezhda returns to Vladivostok from Japan

10/18/2010 Sevastopol trade unions: hunger strikes may rise at other BSF enterprises Sevastopol trade unions: hunger strikes may rise at other BSF enterprises

10/18/2010 BSF large landing ship Yamal finished visit to Montenegro BSF large landing ship Yamal finished visit to Montenegro

10/18/2010 Patrol craft Triglav heads for Novorossiysk Patrol craft Triglav heads for Novorossiysk

10/15/2010 The French have saved a Russian officer The French have saved a Russian officer

10/15/2010 Lead frigate of Project 22350 is prepared for launching Lead frigate of Project 22350 is prepared for launching

10/15/2010 Large ASW ship Admiral Panteleyev arrived to Japan Large ASW ship Admiral Panteleyev arrived to Japan

10/15/2010 Sevastopol is a Ukraine's Gibraltar – premier Azarov Sevastopol is a Ukraine's Gibraltar – premier Azarov

10/15/2010 Buryatia communists asked Medvedev to award a sailor with Hero title Buryatia's communists asked Medvedev to award a sailor with Hero title

10/15/2010 Second in 2010 Bulava launch to be held not earlier than Nov Second in 2010 Bulava launch to be held not earlier than Nov

10/14/2010 We've lost a huge part of our Navy – writer Alexander Pokrovsky We've lost a huge part of our Navy – writer Alexander Pokrovsky

10/14/2010 Kiev expects new concessions for loyalty to BSF Kiev expects new concessions for loyalty to BSF

10/14/2010 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky to launch torpedoes for the first time SSBN Yury Dolgoruky to launch torpedoes for the first time

10/14/2010 Ukraine is asked to permit dual citizenship for BSF mariners Ukraine is asked to permit dual citizenship for BSF mariners

10/14/2010 Russian naval aviation can lose hydroplanes – a general Russian naval aviation can lose hydroplanes – a general

10/14/2010 Russia won't give even a square foot of BSF land Russia won't give even a square foot of BSF land

10/13/2010 PF warship Admiral Panteleyev to visit Japan PF warship Admiral Panteleyev to visit Japan

10/13/2010 BSF launched an exercise BSF launched an exercise

10/13/2010 Ukrainian MFA: Russia cannot afford buying of cruiser Ukraina Ukrainian MFA: Russia cannot afford buying of cruiser Ukraina

10/13/2010 Mikhailov: the contract on 3 frigates for India to be executed in 2012 Mikhailov: the contract on 3 frigates for India to be executed in 2012

10/12/2010 Tender for heli-carriers to be issued in Oct – source Tender for heli-carriers to be issued in Oct – source

10/12/2010 BSF Building Dept refuses to repay a 2-year wage arrears for Ukrainian employees BSF Building Dept refuses to repay a 2-year wage arrears for Ukrainian employees

10/12/2010 Baltic Fleet conducted a minesweeping contest Baltic Fleet conducted a minesweeping contest

10/11/2010 Russia maintains the fleet in Crimea to separate the peninsula - political analyst Russia maintains the fleet in Crimea to separate the peninsula - political analyst

10/11/2010 Bulava can be commissioned in mid-2011 Bulava can be commissioned in mid-2011

10/11/2010 Shipbuilders delivered a new ship to Pacific Fleet Shipbuilders delivered a new ship to Pacific Fleet

10/11/2010 SSN Nerpa will be leased to India on time – Rosoboronexport SSN Nerpa will be leased to India on time – Rosoboronexport

10/11/2010 Next launch of SLBM Bulava to be held in Oct Next launch of SLBM Bulava to be held in Oct

10/11/2010 BF marines held tactical exercise BF marines held tactical exercise

10/11/2010 Black Sea Fleet sailors rendered assistance to Abkhazian vessel Black Sea Fleet sailors rendered assistance to Abkhazian vessel

10/08/2010 Russian sailer Nadezhda arrives to Japan Russian sailer Nadezhda arrives to Japan

10/08/2010 BSF marines repelled pirates' attack on Koniukhov's yacht BSF marines repelled pirates' attack on Koniukhov's yacht

10/08/2010 Criminal case based on fire at Bystry was initiated Criminal case based on fire at Bystry was initiated

10/07/2010 Sevmash has successfully tested retainers of Indian carrier Sevmash has successfully tested retainers of Indian carrier

10/07/2010 BF to practice firing and airborne operation BF to practice firing and airborne operation

10/07/2010 PF aircraft searched a distressed vessel but failed PF aircraft searched a distressed vessel but failed

10/07/2010 India will get almost new carrier having paid $2 bln for Admiral Gorshkov - Trotsenko India will get almost new carrier having paid $2 bln for Admiral Gorshkov - Trotsenko

10/07/2010 Sailor died saving the ship and the crewmates Sailor died saving the ship and the crewmates

10/06/2010 Russia may build floating dock for India Russia may build floating dock for India

10/06/2010 Dozens of BF sailors got poisoned Dozens of BF sailors got poisoned

10/06/2010 Russo-Bulgarian expedition has been finished Russo-Bulgarian expedition has been finished

10/05/2010 Ivanov: Russia to get new atomic icebreaker by 2015-2016 Ivanov: Russia to get new atomic icebreaker by 2015-2016

10/05/2010 Sukhoi tests upgraded Su-33 Sukhoi tests upgraded Su-33

10/05/2010 NF warships have performed over 10 Arctic patrols NF warships have performed over 10 Arctic patrols

10/05/2010 Sailors who extinguished fire at Bystry are to be decorated Sailors who extinguished fire at Bystry are to be decorated

10/05/2010 Yanukovich opened Ukrainian naval bases for BSF Yanukovich opened Ukrainian naval bases for BSF

10/05/2010 Northern Fleet strengthens international co-operation in Arctic Northern Fleet strengthens international co-operation in Arctic

10/04/2010 Russia to deliver SSN Nerpa to India in March 2011 Russia to deliver SSN Nerpa to India in March 2011

10/04/2010 New submarine survival capsule has been tested New submarine survival capsule has been tested

10/04/2010 Investigators search into the fire at PF destroyer Bystry Investigators search into the fire at PF destroyer Bystry

10/04/2010 Sea phase of BF exercise is over Sea phase of BF exercise is over

10/04/2010 Russian nuc subs to continue under-ice Arctic patrols Russian nuc subs to continue under-ice Arctic patrols

10/04/2010 NF employees gave up the hunger-strike NF employees gave up the hunger-strike

10/01/2010 Sakhalin frontiersmen to take part in Russian-Japanese drills Sakhalin frontiersmen to take part in Russian-Japanese drills

10/01/2010 Sea phase of final exercise is held in the Baltic Sea phase of final exercise is held in the Baltic

10/01/2010 Black Sea Fleet won Ukrainian taxmen Black Sea Fleet won Ukrainian taxmen

10/01/2010 Dismantling of mothballed K-431 submarine has been kicked off Dismantling of mothballed K-431 submarine has been kicked off

10/01/2010 Russian pilots to train at Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier Russian pilots to train at Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier

09/30/2010 Strikers of defense enterprise threaten to block a highway Strikers of defense enterprise threaten to block a highway

09/30/2010 USC is one of the world's largest submarine builders – Trotsenko USC is one of the world's largest submarine builders – Trotsenko

09/30/2010 Russian deck-based aircraft pilots made over 300 flights with NITKA simulator Russian deck-based aircraft pilots made over 300 flights with NITKA simulator

09/29/2010 Yushchenko's party protests against reinforcement of Black Sea Fleet Yushchenko's party protests against reinforcement of Black Sea Fleet

09/29/2010 BSF starts exercise near Novorossiysk BSF starts exercise near Novorossiysk

09/29/2010 Employees of Northern Fleet Construction Dept went on hunger strike Employees of Northern Fleet Construction Dept went on hunger strike

09/28/2010 New commander of Caspian Flotilla was appointed New commander of Caspian Flotilla was appointed

09/28/2010 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky completed sea trials SSBN Yury Dolgoruky completed sea trials

09/28/2010 Russia to produce airfoil ships serially after 2015 Russia to produce airfoil ships serially after 2015

09/28/2010 Landing ship Yamal started a cruise to the Med Sea Landing ship Yamal started a cruise to the Med Sea

09/27/2010 Sunken Soviet sub is being lifted off Bulgaria Sunken Soviet sub is being lifted off Bulgaria

09/27/2010 Group of NF deck pilots returned from Crimea Group of NF deck pilots returned from Crimea

09/27/2010 Two servicemen suffered while explosion in Baltiysk Two servicemen suffered while explosion in Baltiysk

09/27/2010 BSF to receive new frigates every year since 2013 BSF to receive new frigates every year since 2013

09/27/2010 Kamchatka frontier service base to get RUR 9 bln Kamchatka frontier service base to get RUR 9 bln

09/23/2010 USCGS Jarvis completed friendly visit to Kamchatka USCGS Jarvis completed friendly visit to Kamchatka

09/23/2010 Number of "BSF fans" has been reduced Number of "BSF fans" has been reduced

09/22/2010 BF training ship Perekop set sail for cruise BF training ship Perekop set sail for cruise

09/22/2010 Russia's tender for helicopter carrier will be a matter of form Russia's tender for helicopter carrier will be a matter of form

09/22/2010 Kunitsyn: We didn't touch BSF lands Kunitsyn: We didn't touch BSF lands

09/21/2010 Bastion missile systems to protect Russian naval base in Syria Bastion missile systems to protect Russian naval base in Syria

09/21/2010 Russian, American frontiersmen to talk on future cooperation Russian, American frontiersmen to talk on future cooperation

09/21/2010 Big scandal is raised around lands leased by BSF Big scandal is raised around lands leased by BSF

09/21/2010 France stands up for Mistral's sale to Russia France stands up for Mistral's sale to Russia

09/20/2010 Antiship missiles Yakhont to be exported to Syria – Anatoly Serdiukov Antiship missiles Yakhont to be exported to Syria – Anatoly Serdiukov

09/20/2010 Works on INS Vikramaditya are held as scheduled Works on INS Vikramaditya are held as scheduled

09/20/2010 Tender for Mistral carriers to be issued in Sept Tender for Mistral carriers to be issued in Sept

09/20/2010 USC renounced an idea of integrated design bureau USC renounced an idea of integrated design bureau

09/20/2010 Amur Shipyard to face reorganization Amur Shipyard to face reorganization

09/16/2010 Indian delegation inspected Zvezdochka shipyard. Indian delegation inspected Zvezdochka shipyard.

09/16/2010 Rear Admiral Riabukhin became chief of Pacific Fleet HQ Rear Admiral Riabukhin became chief of Pacific Fleet HQ

09/16/2010 Russian pilots trained at NITKA simulator were provided with everything Russian pilots trained at NITKA simulator were provided with everything

09/16/2010 Admiral Gorshkov cost India $2.33 bln Admiral Gorshkov cost India $2.33 bln

09/15/2010 Large ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov sailed from Kronshtadt to Baltiysk Large ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov sailed from Kronshtadt to Baltiysk

09/15/2010 Leningrad Naval Base's supply vessels division turned 55 Leningrad Naval Base's supply vessels division turned 55

09/15/2010 Russian submersibles to be tested in the Atlantic in Oct Russian submersibles to be tested in the Atlantic in Oct

09/14/2010 Russia and Ukraine have huge potential for joint shipbuilding projects Russia and Ukraine have huge potential for joint shipbuilding projects

09/14/2010 Russia to strengthen its power at market of non-nuclear subs Russia to strengthen its power at market of non-nuclear subs

09/13/2010 Cruiser Petr Veliky returned to homebase Cruiser Petr Veliky returned to homebase

09/13/2010 Black Sea Fleet escapes with bankruptcy Black Sea Fleet escapes with bankruptcy

09/13/2010 Andrei Shestakov becomes director of 82nd Ship Repair Plant Andrei Shestakov becomes director of 82nd Ship Repair Plant

09/13/2010 Baltic Fleet completed all-arms force exercise Baltic Fleet completed all-arms force exercise

09/10/2010 BF minesweepers finished Open Spirit 2010 BF minesweepers finished Open Spirit 2010

09/10/2010 Russian Black Sea frontiersmen got patrol ship Rubin Russian Black Sea frontiersmen got patrol ship Rubin

09/10/2010 The military won back Russian-crewed ship from pirates The military won back Russian-crewed ship from pirates

09/10/2010 Admiral Levchenko finished forming of a convoy Admiral Levchenko finished forming of a convoy

09/10/2010 Two Russian ex-captives returned home Two Russian ex-captives returned home

09/10/2010 Russian-French talks on Mistral deadlocked - media Russian-French talks on Mistral deadlocked - media

09/10/2010 Severnaya Verf to complete mast assembly of London's museum cruiser Belfast Severnaya Verf to complete mast assembly of London's museum cruiser Belfast

09/09/2010 Veterans of Arctic Convoys honored lost fellows Veterans of Arctic Convoys honored lost fellows

09/09/2010 Somali pirate admitted guilt of attacking Russian-crewed vessel Somali pirate admitted guilt of attacking Russian-crewed vessel

09/09/2010 Zurabov: Russia will open Black Sea Fleet for Ukraine Zurabov: Russia will open Black Sea Fleet for Ukraine

09/09/2010 St. Petersburg honored victims of the blockade St. Petersburg honored victims of the blockade

09/08/2010 Russia, India to develop hypersonic cruise missiles Russia, India to develop hypersonic cruise missiles

09/08/2010 Northern Fleet's exercise in the Barents Sea passed into active phase Northern Fleet's exercise in the Barents Sea passed into active phase

09/08/2010 Sevastopol administration: the Kharkov agreements are failed Sevastopol administration: the Kharkov agreements are failed

09/08/2010 Talks on Mistral are held in the atmosphere of confidence – Sarkozy Talks on Mistral are held in the atmosphere of confidence – Sarkozy

09/07/2010 Northern Fleet hosts USS Tailor Northern Fleet hosts USS Tailor

09/07/2010 Defense shipyard Zvezda claims RUR 65 mln for repairs of SSGN Omsk Defense shipyard Zvezda claims RUR 65 mln for repairs of SSGN Omsk

09/06/2010 Russian military concluded inquiry into Cheonan Russian military concluded inquiry into Cheonan

09/06/2010 BSF frigate Ladny reached Italy to attend IONIEX-2010 BSF frigate Ladny reached Italy to attend IONIEX-2010

09/06/2010 Soviet sub is found on the Black Sea bottom Soviet sub is found on the Black Sea bottom

09/06/2010 Kiev will have to sign new agreements on BSF Kiev will have to sign new agreements on BSF

09/06/2010 Far East frontiersmen got new patrol ship Far East frontiersmen got new patrol ship

09/06/2010 Russian ambassador: Mistral issue to be settled this year Russian ambassador: Mistral issue to be settled this year

09/06/2010 Date of Bulava's new launch is defined Date of Bulava's new launch is defined

09/03/2010 The West twigs on why Russian sub traced British one The West twigs on why Russian sub traced British one

09/02/2010 Sechin: Mistrals can be built by Admiralteyskie Verfi Sechin: Mistrals can be built by Admiralteyskie Verfi

09/02/2010 Guard missile cruiser Moskva performs tasks in the Mediterranean Guard missile cruiser Moskva performs tasks in the Mediterranean

09/01/2010 Defense ministry to stop enrolling cadets in 2010 Defense ministry to stop enrolling cadets in 2010

09/01/2010 "Pacific Days" started in Vladivostok "Pacific Days" started in Vladivostok

08/31/2010 Staff of burned naval depot asks Medvedev for impartial investigation Staff of burned naval depot asks Medvedev for impartial investigation

08/31/2010 Naval exercise was canceled as fishing-damaging Naval exercise was canceled as fishing-damaging

08/31/2010 Appearance of Project 21631 small-size missile ship got abroad Appearance of Project 21631 small-size missile ship got abroad

08/31/2010 BSF marines to perform at festivities BSF marines to perform at festivities

08/30/2010 BF ships to attend international countermine exercise BF ships to attend international countermine exercise

08/30/2010 Israel to crumb export of Russian missiles to Syria Israel to crumb export of Russian missiles to Syria

08/30/2010 BSF needs larger and faster renovation – Admiral Kasatonov BSF needs larger and faster renovation – Admiral Kasatonov

08/30/2010 The Royal Navy detected shadowing Russian sub – Daily Telegraph The Royal Navy detected shadowing Russian sub – Daily Telegraph

08/27/2010 Sea phase of BLACKSEAFOR activation is finished Sea phase of BLACKSEAFOR activation is finished

08/27/2010 Ukraine to speed up ratification of BSF agreements Ukraine to speed up ratification of BSF agreements

08/27/2010 Russia, India talked on military cooperation in St. Petersburg Russia, India talked on military cooperation in St. Petersburg

08/26/2010 Russia, Ukraine to talk on Black Sea Fleet in Dec Russia, Ukraine to talk on Black Sea Fleet in Dec

08/26/2010 Active phase of the border patrol exercise is over Active phase of the border patrol exercise is over

08/26/2010 Russian Navy finally sets date of SSN Nerpa's leasing Russian Navy finally sets date of SSN Nerpa's leasing

08/25/2010 Frontiersmen of Russia, China, S Korea released a "captured" vessel Frontiersmen of Russia, China, S Korea released a "captured" vessel

08/25/2010 BSF cruiser Moskva finished visit to Oman BSF cruiser Moskva finished visit to Oman

08/25/2010 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky completed sea trials SSBN Yury Dolgoruky completed sea trials

08/25/2010 Admiralteyskie Verfi laid down a diesel sub for export Admiralteyskie Verfi laid down a diesel sub for export

08/25/2010 Northern Fleet kicks off exercise Northern Fleet kicks off exercise

08/25/2010 Expertise is required to save lightship Irbensky Expertise is required to save lightship Irbensky

08/24/2010 Admiralteyskie Verfi is ready to build heli-carriers Admiralteyskie Verfi is ready to build heli-carriers

08/24/2010 Viktor Chirkov may become a new Pacific Fleet Commander Viktor Chirkov may become a new Pacific Fleet Commander

08/23/2010 Vladivostok to host frontiersmen of North Pacific countries Vladivostok to host frontiersmen of North Pacific countries

08/23/2010 Russian fighters resumed training in Crimea Russian fighters resumed training in Crimea

08/23/2010 Bulava could be launched early Sept Bulava could be launched early Sept

08/23/2010 Russian defense ministry to hold tender for project of a new corvette Russian defense ministry to hold tender for project of a new corvette

08/23/2010 SSBN K-51 Verkhoturye arrived to Zvezdochka for repairs today SSBN K-51 Verkhoturye arrived to Zvezdochka for repairs today

08/23/2010 Rear Admiral Sergei Farkov to head Baltic Fleet Rear Admiral Sergei Farkov to head Baltic Fleet

08/20/2010 Ukraine is open to BSF renovation, although does not cancel Yushchenko's decrees Ukraine is open to BSF renovation, although does not cancel Yushchenko's decrees

08/20/2010 Submarine Novorossiysk has been laid down at Admiralteyskie Verfi Submarine Novorossiysk has been laid down at Admiralteyskie Verfi

08/20/2010 SSN Nerpa is not delivered to India yet – Russian shipbuilders SSN Nerpa is not delivered to India yet – Russian shipbuilders

08/19/2010 BLACKSEAFOR ships started the drills BLACKSEAFOR ships started the drills

08/19/2010 Russian warship pays official visit to Greece Russian warship pays official visit to Greece

08/19/2010 Investigation into the Arctic Sea case is over Investigation into the Arctic Sea case is over

08/18/2010 Admiral Levchenko protects 4 Russian-crewed ships from pirates Admiral Levchenko protects 4 Russian-crewed ships from pirates

08/18/2010 Fire at Navy's warehouses was caused by violation of safety rules Fire at Navy's warehouses was caused by violation of safety rules

08/18/2010 BF large landing ship Kaliningrad completed the visit to Copenhagen BF large landing ship Kaliningrad completed the visit to Copenhagen

08/18/2010 It is sacrilegious to pay for Black Sea Fleet deployment – Leonid Grach It is sacrilegious to pay for Black Sea Fleet deployment – Leonid Grach

08/18/2010 Cruiser Moskva to pay official call at Oman Cruiser Moskva to pay official call at Oman

08/17/2010 BSF sub to be laid down on Aug 20 BSF sub to be laid down on Aug 20

08/17/2010 Bulava test can be held in Aug Bulava test can be held in Aug

08/17/2010 Inspectors recommended Sevmash to speed up modernization of INS Vikramaditya Inspectors recommended Sevmash to speed up modernization of INS Vikramaditya

08/17/2010 Incomes of Severnaya Verf shipyard reduced on 9.5% in 2010 Incomes of Severnaya Verf shipyard reduced on 9.5% in 2010

08/16/2010 BSF Commander attended BLACKSEAFOR command passage BSF Commander attended BLACKSEAFOR command passage

08/16/2010 Majlis does not want Black Sea Fleet to inspire Crimean separatists Majlis does not want Black Sea Fleet to inspire Crimean separatists

08/16/2010 BSF frigate Ladny headed for the Med Sea BSF frigate Ladny headed for the Med Sea

08/16/2010 Air Force Cmdr: Mistral-type ships will be armed with Ka-52 helicopters Air Force Cmdr: Mistral-type ships will be armed with Ka-52 helicopters

08/16/2010 Sri Lankan naval officers practice at Guard missile cruiser Moskva Sri Lankan naval officers practice at Guard missile cruiser Moskva

08/16/2010 Air materiel exhibition was held at Kacha airdrome, Crimea Air materiel exhibition was held at Kacha airdrome, Crimea

08/13/2010 Putin and Medvedev ignored the Kursk remembrance Putin and Medvedev ignored the Kursk remembrance

08/13/2010 Frontier Service to hold naval exercise off Vladivostok Frontier Service to hold naval exercise off Vladivostok

08/12/2010 NF large ASW ship Admiral Levchenko escorts a convoy NF large ASW ship Admiral Levchenko escorts a convoy

08/12/2010 Navy to get new deep-sea diving armor in 2010 Navy to get new deep-sea diving armor in 2010

08/12/2010 International forum of young sailors is held in Novgorod International forum of young sailors is held in Novgorod

08/12/2010 BF large landing ship Kaliningrad arrived to Copenhagen BF large landing ship Kaliningrad arrived to Copenhagen

08/11/2010 Pacific Fleet HQ to remain in Vladivostok Pacific Fleet HQ to remain in Vladivostok

08/11/2010 BLACKSEAFOR deploys to hold exercise BLACKSEAFOR deploys to hold exercise

08/11/2010 Cruiser Petr Veliky, INS Trishul to conduct joint exercise Cruiser Petr Veliky, INS Trishul to conduct joint exercise

08/10/2010 BSF Guard missile cruiser Moskva called at Malaysian port Kelang BSF Guard missile cruiser Moskva called at Malaysian port Kelang

08/10/2010 Bulava trials are postponed Bulava trials are postponed

08/10/2010 SSN Kursk: no evidence of collision with US sub SSN Kursk: no evidence of collision with US sub

08/09/2010 SLBM Sineva was successfully tested SLBM Sineva was successfully tested

08/09/2010 Russian naval officers serve not for money - poll Russian naval officers serve not for money - poll

08/09/2010 Black Sea Fleet's fire brigades assisted Ukraine in firefighting Black Sea Fleet's fire brigades assisted Ukraine in firefighting

08/09/2010 Russia bargains on lease of Ukraine's NITKA training system Russia bargains on lease of Ukraine's NITKA training system

08/09/2010 BSF workshop vessel lays a course for Syria BSF workshop vessel lays a course for Syria

08/09/2010 Indian sub arrived to Severodvinsk for repairs Indian sub arrived to Severodvinsk for repairs

08/06/2010 Algerian warship stays in St. Petersburg Algerian warship stays in St. Petersburg

08/06/2010 Kaliningrad to represent Russian Navy at the Royal Danish Navy's anniversary Kaliningrad to represent Russian Navy at the Royal Danish Navy's anniversary

08/06/2010 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky starts next phase of sea trials SSBN Yury Dolgoruky starts next phase of sea trials

08/06/2010 Poland's Open Skies mission works over Baltic Fleet Poland's Open Skies mission works over Baltic Fleet

08/05/2010 Russian Navy seeks to deploy warships abroad Russian Navy seeks to deploy warships abroad

08/05/2010 Technical design of future Russian aircraft carrier to be completed in 2010 Technical design of future Russian aircraft carrier to be completed in 2010

08/05/2010 Northern Fleet (NF) missile cruiser Petr Veliky to pay official call at Mormugao (India) on Aug 6 Northern Fleet (NF) missile cruiser Petr Veliky to pay official call at Mormugao (India) on Aug 6

07/30/2010 Troubled Russian sub starts sea trials after repairs Troubled Russian sub starts sea trials after repairs

07/30/2010 Russia's Moskva missile cruiser calls in at Manila for visit Russia's Moskva missile cruiser calls in at Manila for visit

07/26/2010 Russia drops role in NATO's Med Sea operation to focus on piracy fight off Somalia Russia drops role in NATO's Med Sea operation to focus on piracy fight off Somalia

07/26/2010 Russia plans to upgrade 3 nuclear-powered cruisers by 2020 Russia plans to upgrade 3 nuclear-powered cruisers by 2020

07/26/2010 Russia may develop fully-fledged fleet by 2050 - Navy commander Russia may develop fully-fledged fleet by 2050 - Navy commander

07/26/2010 Russian experts unable to give answers on Cheonan sinking - Navy commander Russian experts unable to give answers on Cheonan sinking - Navy commander

07/26/2010 Manufacturing violations cause of Bulava tests failures - Navy commander Manufacturing violations cause of Bulava tests failures - Navy commander

07/26/2010 Russia to define Mistral purchase scheme - Navy Russia to define Mistral purchase scheme - Navy

07/26/2010 Caspian Flotilla to retain independent status - Russian Navy Caspian Flotilla to retain independent status - Russian Navy

07/16/2010 Russia Pacific Fleet warships return from U.S. Russia Pacific Fleet warships return from U.S.

07/13/2010 Seven more reactors to Saida storage Seven more reactors to Saida storage

07/13/2010 Nuclear sub can be museum Nuclear sub can be museum

07/13/2010 Sedov to the Arctic Sedov to the Arctic

07/02/2010 Large landing ship Kaliningrad completed long cruise Large landing ship Kaliningrad completed long cruise

07/02/2010 Mistral contract is to be signed in 2010 – FSMTC Mistral contract is to be signed in 2010 – FSMTC

07/01/2010 Russian and S Korean frontiersmen to hold anti-piracy exercise Russian and S Korean frontiersmen to hold anti-piracy exercise

07/01/2010 Sechin to lead talks on Mistral Sechin to lead talks on Mistral

07/01/2010 Special panel: Bulava trials must be resumed Special panel: Bulava trials must be resumed

07/01/2010 Russian Navy to be reinforced with new-gen surface ships Russian Navy to be reinforced with new-gen surface ships

06/29/2010 Vostok 2010 exercise started at the Far East Vostok 2010 exercise started at the Far East

06/29/2010 Russian warships to proceed with countering Somali piracy in July Russian warships to proceed with countering Somali piracy in July

06/29/2010 Sidenko became the first Admiral on the post of fleet commander Sidenko became the first Admiral on the post of fleet commander

06/28/2010 PF task unit led by cruiser Varyag completed visit to the US PF task unit led by cruiser Varyag completed visit to the US

06/28/2010 Landing ship Kaliningrad finished participation in the Kiel Week festival Landing ship Kaliningrad finished participation in the Kiel Week festival

06/28/2010 Zvezdochka shipyard plans to complete upgrade of INS Sindhurakshak in 2012 Zvezdochka shipyard plans to complete upgrade of INS Sindhurakshak in 2012

06/28/2010 Russian Navy could buy Ukrainian cruiser Russian Navy could buy Ukrainian cruiser

06/25/2010 Serdiukov: Black Sea Fleet to be reinforced with new-built ships Serdiukov: Black Sea Fleet to be reinforced with new-built ships

06/25/2010 Diesel sub St. Petersburg passes state trials in the Baltic Diesel sub St. Petersburg passes state trials in the Baltic

06/25/2010 Special panel to check readiness of Indian carrier Vikramaditya for flight test Special panel to check readiness of Indian carrier Vikramaditya for flight test

06/24/2010 Admiral Levchenko to shift Marshal Shaposhnikov in anti-piracy patrol Admiral Levchenko to shift Marshal Shaposhnikov in anti-piracy patrol

06/24/2010 Levada's poll: Russians believe in strategic importance of Black Sea Fleet Levada's poll: Russians believe in strategic importance of Black Sea Fleet

06/24/2010 Russian sailors were detained for carrying explosives Russian sailors were detained for carrying explosives

06/24/2010 BF frigate Yaroslav Mudry started long cruise BF frigate Yaroslav Mudry started long cruise

06/23/2010 Baltic Fleet dispatches two ships to BSF to fight piracy Baltic Fleet dispatches two ships to BSF to fight piracy

06/23/2010 BSF ship heads for Abkhazian coast BSF ship heads for Abkhazian coast

06/23/2010 Crew of Varyag laid wreath at memorial to USS San Francisco (CA-38) Crew of Varyag laid wreath at memorial to USS San Francisco (CA-38)

06/23/2010 San Francisco to celebrate Russian Navy Day annually San Francisco to celebrate Russian Navy Day annually

06/23/2010 A Baltic Fleet serviceman committed suicide A Baltic Fleet serviceman committed suicide

06/22/2010 PF task unit led by missile cruiser Varyag arrived to the U.S. PF task unit led by missile cruiser Varyag arrived to the U.S.

06/22/2010 BF landing ship Kaliningrad attends Kiel Week festival BF landing ship Kaliningrad attends Kiel Week festival

06/22/2010 Russian-Ukrainian war game Fairway of Peace 2010 starts in Sevastopol Russian-Ukrainian war game Fairway of Peace 2010 starts in Sevastopol

06/22/2010 INS Sindhurakshak to be delivered in Severodvinsk for refit late July INS Sindhurakshak to be delivered in Severodvinsk for refit late July

06/21/2010 Veterans of Russian Navy to attend the Sea Days festival in Poland Veterans of Russian Navy to attend the Sea Days festival in Poland

06/21/2010 Diesel sub St. Petersburg was firstly put to sea as operational unit Diesel sub St. Petersburg was firstly put to sea as operational unit

06/21/2010 Yantar shipyard to launch second frigate for India in June Yantar shipyard to launch second frigate for India in June

06/21/2010 USC could built Mistral once the technology is available USC could built Mistral once the technology is available

06/18/2010 Severodvinsk to be the world's most silent sub – NF Command Severodvinsk to be the world's most silent sub – NF Command

06/18/2010 Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard will move to Kronshtadt Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard will move to Kronshtadt

06/18/2010 Yantar shipyard to launch hull of second Indian frigate Yantar shipyard to launch hull of second Indian frigate

06/18/2010 Baltiysky Naval Institute conducted 49th graduation Baltiysky Naval Institute conducted 49th graduation

06/17/2010 Rosoboronexport started contract implementation of Mistral procurement Rosoboronexport started contract implementation of Mistral procurement

06/17/2010 Brzezinski criticizes Yanukovich for Black Sea Fleet Brzezinski criticizes Yanukovich for Black Sea Fleet

06/16/2010 Medvedev attended output of SSGN Severodvinsk from covered slipway Medvedev attended output of SSGN Severodvinsk from covered slipway

06/16/2010 Norwegian frigate Otto Sverdrup left Severomorsk Norwegian frigate Otto Sverdrup left Severomorsk

06/16/2010 Monument to Admiral Nakhimov could be fixed up in Moscow Monument to Admiral Nakhimov could be fixed up in Moscow

06/16/2010 Seminar on Fairway of Peace exercise started in Sevastopol Seminar on Fairway of Peace 2010 exercise started in Sevastopol

06/15/2010 Black Sea Fleet to be reinforced by two Baltic Fleet ships Black Sea Fleet to be reinforced by two Baltic Fleet ships

06/15/2010 Severodvinsk-type subs will enhance Russian Navy's capability – general designer Severodvinsk-type subs will enhance Russian Navy's capability – general designer

06/15/2010 Baltic Fleet held a medically-oriented drill Baltic Fleet held a medically-oriented drill

06/15/2010 Next Bulava to be launched in third quarter of 2010 Next Bulava to be launched in third quarter of 2010

06/15/2010 Russian Navy won't see young lieutenants in 5 years Russian Navy won't see young lieutenants in 5 years

06/11/2010 Russia insists on international inquiry into the Flotilla incident Russia insists on international inquiry into the Flotilla incident

06/11/2010 Admiral Gorshkov will be tested by MiG-29K mockup Admiral Gorshkov will be tested by MiG-29K mockup

06/11/2010 Norwegian General visits Northern Fleet Norwegian General visits Northern Fleet

06/11/2010 Severomorsk to host warships after Pomor 2010 exercise Severomorsk to host warships after Pomor 2010 exercise

06/10/2010 Medvedev: Navy is indispensable in national security Medvedev: Navy is indispensable in national security

06/10/2010 Captors of Russian sailors demand $1.5 mln ransom Captors of Russian sailors demand $1.5 mln ransom

06/10/2010 BF landing ship Kaliningrad to attend BALTOPS 2010 BF landing ship Kaliningrad to attend BALTOPS 2010

06/10/2010 Putin: Russia's neighbors should not tremble about Mistral issue Putin: Russia's neighbors should not tremble about Mistral issue

06/10/2010 Fragment of corvette Cheonan was brought to Russia Fragment of corvette Cheonan was brought to Russia

06/09/2010 Putin told to "subdue fever" around the Flotilla Putin told to "subdue fever" around the Flotilla

06/09/2010 General Staff: Mistral-type ships are primarily in demand at the Far East General Staff: Mistral-type ships are primarily in demand at the Far East

06/09/2010 Ukraine is interested in joint shipbuilding with Russia Ukraine is interested in joint shipbuilding with Russia

06/09/2010 Four commands to be established instead six military districts – Russian General Staff Four commands to be established instead six military districts – Russian General Staff

06/08/2010 Zvezdochka shipyard built new survival capsule for nuclear subs tests Zvezdochka shipyard built new survival capsule for nuclear subs tests

06/08/2010 Russian-Norwegian exercise Pomor 2010 passed into active phase Russian-Norwegian exercise Pomor 2010 passed into active phase

06/08/2010 Severodvinsk shipbuilders upgrade diesel sub for India Severodvinsk shipbuilders upgrade diesel sub for India

06/07/2010 PF task unit completed anti-piracy mission PF task unit completed anti-piracy mission

06/07/2010 Russian naval experts examined wrecks of Cheonan corvette and the torpedo Russian naval experts examined wrecks of Cheonan corvette and the torpedo

06/07/2010 Admiralteyskie Verfi to deliver bathyscaph Consul to the Navy in 2010 Admiralteyskie Verfi to deliver bathyscaph Consul to the Navy in 2010

06/07/2010 Yacht with two Russians disappeared in the Pacific Yacht with two Russians disappeared in the Pacific

06/04/2010 Russia dominates Asian market with 28 diesel subs Russia dominates Asian market with 28 diesel subs.

06/04/2010 Baltic Fleet hosts international medical congress Baltic Fleet hosts international medical congress.

06/04/2010 Over 10,000 WW2 artillery shells were found in the Baltic Sea Over 10,000 WW2 artillery shells were found in the Baltic Sea

06/02/2010 New FSB Coast Guard ships to provide security at Winter Olympics 2014 New FSB Coast Guard ships to provide security at Winter Olympics 2014.

06/02/2010 Talks on procurement of French carrier Mistral are on hold Talks on procurement of French carrier Mistral are on hold.

06/02/2010 SSN Nerpa to be delivered to India till the end of 2010 SSN Nerpa to be delivered to India till the end of 2010.

06/02/2010 Black Sea Fleet will have new commander in August Black Sea Fleet will have new commander in August.

06/01/2010 Russia, EU demanded inquiry into operation against Freedom Flotilla Russia, EU demanded inquiry into operation against Freedom Flotilla.

06/01/2010 Sailer Nadezhda begins training cruise to Philippines Sailer Nadezhda begins training cruise to Philippines.

06/01/2010 Russian warships to hold exercises and cruises till the very end of 2010 Russian warships to hold exercises and cruises till the very end of 2010.

05/31/2010 ASW ship Severomorsk to participate in Russian-Norwegian exercise Pomor 2010 in June ASW ship Severomorsk to participate in Russian-Norwegian exercise Pomor 2010 in June.

05/31/2010 Russian experts arrived to Seoul to investigate Cheonan corvette shipwreck Russian experts arrived to Seoul to investigate Cheonan corvette shipwreck.

05/31/2010 Russian trawler was detained off Spitsbergen Russian trawler was detained off Spitsbergen.

05/28/2010 Landing ship Kaliningrad called at Zeebrugge port Baltic Fleet landing ship Kaliningrad visits Belgian port Zeebrugge.

05/28/2010 Russia, Ukraine talked on Black Sea Fleet servicemen movements in Crimea Russia, Ukraine talked on Black Sea Fleet servicemen movements in Crimea.

05/28/2010 In 2010 Yantar shipyard will see 1.5-time growth in ship-repair works In 2010 Yantar shipyard will see 1.5-time growth in ship-repair works.

05/28/2010 Russian and Ukrainian audit chambers to inspect Black Sea Fleet Russian and Ukrainian audit chambers to inspect Black Sea Fleet.

05/28/2010 Black Sea Fleet takes part in Russian-American film in Crimea Black Sea Fleet takes part in Russian-American film in Crimea.

05/28/2010 Russia is capable to build Mistral-type carriers by itself Russia is capable to build Mistral-type carriers by itself – expert.

05/27/2010 ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov left Severnaya Verf shipyard Large ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov left Severnaya Verf shipyard on May 26 to hold subsequent trials.

05/27/2010 Ex-minister of interior: civil ships should have security teams on board Ex-minister of interior: civil ships should have security teams on board.

05/26/2010 Russian mariners took boarding hooks and automatic rifles as a pirate trophy Russian mariners took boarding hooks and automatic rifles as a pirate trophy.

05/26/2010 Russian sailor arrested in Hong Kong will be fined Russian sailor arrested in Hong Kong will be fined.

05/26/2010 Russian Club-K missile system is "hidden" in freight container Russian Club-K missile system is "hidden" in freight container.

05/26/2010 Russian Navy to hold large-scale exercise in June at the Sea of Japan Russian Navy to hold large-scale exercise in June at the Sea of Japan.

05/26/2010 Russian frontiersmen to receive 26 new ships within next 10 years Russian frontiersmen to receive 26 new ships within next 10 years.

05/26/2010 Negotiations on kidnapped Russian sailors are in progress Negotiations on kidnapped Russian sailors are in progress.

05/25/2010 Russia, Norway to hold Pomor 2010 joint naval exercise in June 4-15 Russia, Norway to hold Pomor 2010 joint naval exercise in June 4-15.

05/25/2010 Pilots tested PF air defense before Vostok 2010 exercise Pilots tested Pacific Fleet's air defense operability before Vostok 2010 exercise.

05/25/2010 Talks with pirates kidnapped Russian sailors have been started Talks with pirates kidnapped Russian sailors have been started.

05/25/2010 Inquiry board arrived at conclusions as for Bulava faults Inquiry board arrived at conclusions as for Bulava faults.

05/24/2010 Serdiukov: Russia negotiates with NATO, EU, and the US on anti-piracy Serdiukov: Russia negotiates on anti-piracy with NATO, EU, and the US.

05/24/2010 Principal enterprise of Baltiysk resumes production Principal enterprise of Baltiysk resumes production.

05/24/2010 Baltic Fleet's warship to visit Belgium Baltic Fleet's warship to visit Belgium.

05/24/2010 Russian shipbuilders are capable to construct Mistral-type ships Russian shipbuilders are capable to construct Mistral-type ships.

05/21/2010 Kidnapped Russian shipmaster of MV North Spirit got on for contact Kidnapped Russian shipmaster of MV North Spirit got on for contact.

05/21/2010 Russia's Pacific Fleet turns 279 Russia's Pacific Fleet turns 279.

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 Medvedev ordered to prepare Sevastopol base development program within a month Dmitry Medvedev, the President of the Russian Federation and Supreme Commander of Russian Armed Forces tasked defense minister Anatoly Serdiukov to prepare development program of Sevastopol naval base within a month.

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.

04/27/2010 Ukraine's denial to fulfill BSF agreement would be a crude violation of international law – Russian MFA If Ukraine in future denies fulfilling the agreement about Black Sea Fleet (BSF) deployment in Crimea, it would be a crude violation of international law and "bring this country into line of pariah states", said Russian diplomat.

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 Admiralteyskie Verfi and Baltiysky Zavod may get order on construction of two Mistrals OJSC Admiralteyskie Verfi and OJSC Baltiysky Zavod shipyards (both in St. Petersburg) may get orders to build two Mistral-type ships. This matter is being presently considered, although other details are unknown.

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.

03/17/2010 Far East shipyards completed Russo-Japanese submarine utilization program Far East defense shipyard Zvezda (at Bolshoi Kamen) has completed realization of Russo-Japanese project associated with utilization of five nuclear-powered submarines decommissioned from Pacific Fleet (PF).

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 Sakhalin frontiersmen confiscated somewhat 10 tons of contraband crabs Sakhalin frontiersmen released into natural habitat about 10 tons of live crabs found at Cambodian fishing schooner Volcano arrested on Feb 14. Amount of prevented damage made about 5 mln rub.

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.

12/07/2009 Andrei Diachkov headed the key Russian sub-building center Rubin Professional shipwright Andrei Diachkov headed key Russian scientific and design sub-building center – OJSC Rubin Central Design Bureau for Marine Engineering.

12/07/2009 Decision on Mistral has not been made yet – Putin The decision on procurement of French helicopter carrier Mistral has not been made yet, said Russian Premier Vladimir Putin.

12/04/2009 The issue of buying Mistral remains open Russia has not decided yet whether to buy French landing helicopter carrier Mistral.

12/04/2009 Seven vessels are searching Tu-142 crashed in Tatarskiy Strait on Nov 6 Seven vessels of Russian Navy continue search operation of Tu-142 aircraft fell down in Tatarskiy Strait.

12/03/2009 RNS Admiral Chabanenko to escort convoy through the Gulf of Aden Large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko will escort subsequent convoy of merchant vessels through the Gulf of Aden on Friday.

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.

12/02/2009 BSF secret service leaves Crimea Black Sea Fleet counterintelligence service quits its activities in Crimea.

12/02/2009 First Russian helicopter landed on Mistral Russian co-axial helicopter Ka-52 for the first time performed deck landing on French combat ship Mistral.

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.

11/30/2009 Neustrashimy to continue fighting piracy near Somalia Baltic Fleet's frigate Neustrashimy sailed off for long-range cruise and will probably be used in anti-piracy activities near Somalia.

11/30/2009 Weakening of Navy is a real threat to Russia's security – Admiral Popov Weakening of naval capability poses a real threat to Russia's national security.

11/27/2009 Zavarzin: Marine is elite of Russian armed forces Chairman of State Duma Defense Board Viktor Zavarzin congratulated marines on their professional day.

11/27/2009 Motorship washed ashore Lake Baikal has been brought afloat On Friday specialists of East Siberian inland navigation company refloated motorship had been washed ashore Lake Baikal by storm on Tuesday.

11/27/2009 Russian ships are being equipped with newest blackboxes Newest long-term storage digital sound-recording systems – blackboxes – are being delivered to Russian combat ships.

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.

11/26/2009 French ship Mistral to conduct maneuvers with Russian helicopters French combat ship Mistral will conduct maneuvers with participation of Russian helicopters.

11/26/2009 Commander of Netherlands Navy will visit Northern Fleet Delegation of Netherlands Navy led by its Commander, Gen. Lt. Robert Zuiderwijk will visit Northern Fleet on Nov 26.

11/25/2009 First Russian serial frigate will be built at Severnaya Verf Domestic shipbuilding industry launches serial production of Project 22350 frigates for Russian Navy.

11/25/2009 New SSBN to be laid down at Sevmash in December New Borei-A-class strategic submarine will be laid down at Sevmash shipyard (Severodvinsk) on Dec 22.

11/24/2009 Ukrainian presidential candidate Yuschenko intends to withdraw BSF from Crimea Ukrainian president Viktor Yushchenko who runs for a second term promised in his election program to withdraw Russian Black Sea Fleet by 2017.

11/24/2009 Pacific Fleet won 11 Prizes of RF Navy Commander According to results of summer training period, Pacific Fleet (PF) won 11 out of 17 Prizes instituted by Navy Commander-in-Chief.

11/23/2009 French helicopter carrier to visit St. Petersburg French helicopter carrier Mistral – a subject of Russian Navy's interest – will make a service visit to St. Petersburg today.

11/20/2009 Icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov reached open water in Antarctic Icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov has reached open water.

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.

11/20/2009 Search of Tu-142 fell down in Tatarskiy Strait is unproductive so far Search of Pacific Fleet's ASW aircraft Tu-142 crashed in Tatarskiy Strait on Nov 6 are conducted at sea, air and coastline, although without effect yet.

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.

11/18/2009 SSBN Yury Dolgoruky passed another phase of sea trials SSBN Yury Dolgoruky having successfully completed subsequent stage of builder's sea trials returned to Sevmash Shipyard wharf wall.

11/18/2009 Families of those died at Ulyanovsk fire will be recompensed Russian Ministry of Defense will provide all appropriate payments for families of two servicemen died in fire at Ulyanovsk naval depots on Nov 13.

11/17/2009 Cruiser Admiral Nakhimov to be in service by 2012 Scope of work on upgrading heavy nuclear missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov is evaluated as 20 bln rub.

11/17/2009 SSN Nerpa will be delivered in December – Khabarovsk Governor Nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) Nerpa built at Amur Shipyard will be delivered in time – in December 2009.

11/16/2009 Icebreaker with over 100 voyagers got stuck in Antarctic Russian icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov cruising in Antarctic got stuck in ice.

11/16/2009 Medvedev: Russia to expand military presence in World Ocean Russia plans to expand naval presence in World Ocean - Medvedev.

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.

11/13/2009 Murderer of two kids to be checked for sanity Naval officer who had thrown two girls out of Moscow multistorey building will be arrested and checked for sanity.

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.

11/12/2009 Alagez vessel to continue search Tu-142 even in storm Pacific Fleet's SR vessel Alagez is capable to work in severe environment of storm.

11/12/2009 Russian trawler suffers distress near Kamchatka Russian trawler Fortuna suffers distress in Bering Sea near Kamchatka east coast.

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.

11/09/2009 BSF secret documents were not lost – the source The check carried out at ships and units of Russia's Black Sea Fleet shown no losses of secret documents.

11/06/2009 Pirates wounded shipmaster of Thai Union 3 Somali pirates shot the shipmaster of hijacked vessel Thai Union 3.

11/06/2009 New project 1176 assault boat passed trials On Oct 23, State Ship Acceptance Board signed governmental acceptance certificate of project 1176 assault boat.

11/05/2009 Yantar shipyard to deliver Ivan Gren vessel to MoD by 2012 Yantar Baltic Shipyard plans to deliver amphibious ship Ivan Gren being constructed under order of Russian Defense Ministry by 2012.

11/05/2009 Russia is an Arctic's key player – Swedish COS Russia is an "important player" in Arctic and one shouldn't push it out of the region.

11/03/2009 Russia actively creates new BSF base Russia intensified activities on establishing new Black Sea Fleet naval base.

11/03/2009 Russia to have naval base in Syria – Vice Admiral Burtsev Russia will establish naval base in Syrian port Tartus.

11/03/2009 Russian and Cambodian-flagged vessels collided in Black Sea Russian and Cambodian-flagged cargo ships collided Monday in Black Sea near Bulgarian territorial waters.

11/02/2009 Russian "SEALS" yield to none Russian Navy possesses Special Operations Forces which are highly competitive with US Navy's SEALS.

11/02/2009 SSBN Bryansk successfully launched ballistic missile Nuclear-powered submarine Bryansk conducted successful launch on Sunday.

11/02/2009 French Mistral heli-carrier to visit Russia in Nov French helicopter-carrier Mistral will pay a visit to Russia in November.

11/02/2009 Vessel arrested in Shanghai is enough of provisions Russian crew of MV Orient Wind arrested in Shanghai on charge of sea incident is supplied with foodstuffs, fresh water and fuel.

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 Admiralteiskiye Verfi shipyard completed construction of export DES Kilo Construction of export Project 636M Kilo diesel-electric submarine is finished at Admiralteiskiye Verfi shipyard.

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.

10/28/2009 Newest Russian boat Lider to appear at Interpolitekh exhibition Russian multipurpose boat RSV12M Lider unique in navigability was presented at Interpolitekh-2009 exhibition for the first time.

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.

10/27/2009 Reason of Bulava breakdown is defect of flight control unit The reason of recent faulty launch of sea-based ballistic missile Bulava is technological defect of first stage flight control assembly.

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.

10/22/2009 The Rada speaker decided to extend presence of Russian BSF Ukraine should use best endeavors to make Russian Black Sea Fleet remain in Sevastopol after 2017.

10/21/2009 Birthday of Russian Navy celebrated in Ryazan A festivity devoted to 313th anniversary of Russian Navy was held in Ryazan "Museum of Youth Movement History" on Tuesday.

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 Paris considers all pros and cons of selling naval ship to Russia The issue of probable delivery of French Mistral-class helicopter carrier to Russia calls controversies due to its political background.

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.

10/19/2009 Vessel arrest warrant was produced to Magdalena crew – captain Representatives of Dubai Court, port administration and local lawyer visited Magdalena on Sunday and served a vessel arrest warrant to the crew.

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".

10/15/2009 Almaz shipyard formed backlog of orders until 2012 Backlog of Almaz Shipbuilding Company is full until 2012.

10/14/2009 Dalzavod shipyard to discharge all employees OJSC Dalzavod being one of the largest ship-repairing companies at Far East discharges all its employees.

10/12/2009 Motorship Magdalena with Russians aboard is arrested Motorship Magdalena staying off port Dubai is arrested, said Petr Osichansky, inspector of International Transport Workers Federation.

10/12/2009 Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard started upgrading Kilo-class diesel-electric sub Modernization of Kilo-class diesel electric submarine has been started at Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard.

10/12/2009 Arrest term of "Arctic Sea case" figurants to be defined on Oct 14-16 On Oct 14, 15 and 16 Moscow Basmanny Court will consider motion of investigators to prolong arrest period of eight persons accused in hijacking of Arctic Sea cargo vessel.

10/11/2009 Svetlana Medvedeva presented icon of St. Peter and St. Paul to new church in Sestroretsk Russian First Lady Svetlana Medvedeva presented icon of St. Peter and St. Paul to new church in Sestroretsk, near St. Petersburg.

10/10/2009 First Lada-class subs to be commissioned in 2013 and 2015 Shipwrights of St. Petersburg shipyard Admiralteyskie Verfi will hand over Lada-class lead submarines to the Navy in 2013 and 2015.

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 NS Yury Dolgoruky returned to Severodvinsk after sequent trial phase Nuclear-powered missile submarine Yury Dolgoruky has successfully completed sequent stage of sea trials in White Sea and returned to Sevmashpredpriyatie moorage wall in Severodvinsk.

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 NS Nerpa is prepared for trials while underfinancing NS Nerpa completed sea trials cycle and arrived at Fare East base, but its preparation for state testing is in heavy financial conditions.

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 Algeria refused to accommodate Arctic Sea – Russian MFA Algerian party did not permit Russian cargo vessel Arctic Sea standing offshore for a week to call at Algerian port.

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.

10/07/2009 India transferred funds for Admiral Gorshkov upgrade India transferred $102 mln for modernization of heavy air-capable cruiser Vikramaditya, former Russian Admiral Gorshkov.

10/06/2009 Exercise of Pacific Fleet's Primorsk division started in Sea of Japan Crews of submarines, surface ships, auxiliary vessels and naval aviation participate in multistage exercise of Pacific Fleet's Primorsk all-arms division started in the Sea of Japan.

10/06/2009 One of frigates for Indian Navy to be floated out in Kaliningrad The first out of three Project 1135.6 frigates being constructed for Indian Navy in Russia will be floated out at Yantar shipyard (Kaliningrad) in November 2009.

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 Russian government appropriated 4 bln rub to Sevmash – Putin Russian government appropriated 4 bln rub to authorised capital of Sevmashpredpriyatie.

10/05/2009 Board of USC approved Far East shipbuilding development concept Board of directors of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) approved Far East shipbuilding development concept.

10/05/2009 Far East energy authorities limit electricity for shipyard tested NS Nerpa Dalenergosbyt Company (DC) limited power supply for eastern military shipyard Vostok – the branch of Amur Shipyard (AS) – which owes 8.8 mln rub to energy authorities.

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.

10/05/2009 Sevmash to lay down keel of fourth Borei-class submarine in December Construction of fourth in series newest Borei-class strategic submarine (Project 955) will be started at Sevmashpredpriyatie shipyard (Severodvinsk) on Dec 22.

10/02/2009 Shipbuilders should properly fulfill obligations of international contracts - Medvedev Russian President Dmitry Medvedev instructed Vice Premier Igor Sechin to keep watch on the work of large shipbuilding companies like Sevmash.

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 France positively reacts on Russia's intentions to buy heli-carrier France positively reacts on Russia's intentions to purchase Mistral-type helicopter carrier, said Herve Morin, French Defense Minister on Thursday press conference in Moscow.

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 Rosatom to utilize 191 nuc subs out of 198 outcommissioned by 2010 Rosatom corporation will utilize 191 nuclear submarines out of 198 outcommissioned from the Navy by the end of 2010.

09/30/2009 Four shipbuilding zones to be formed on Far East - Shport It was decided to create four shipbuilding zones on Russian Far East, development concept of the branch has been approved by federal authorities.

09/30/2009 ISS Expedition 21 to be supported by Pacific Fleet ships Sojuz TMA-16, starting today from Baikonur to International Space Station will be supported by ground services and ships of Pacific Fleet.

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.

09/30/2009 Defense ministry to purchase 26 deck-based fighters MiG-29K by 2011 Russian Ministry of Defense plans to buy 26 deck-based fighters MiG-29K for the Navy by the end 2011, which were successfully tested at Northern Fleet.

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 Financial indebtedness to Shipyard 33 to be paid soon – RF MoD Financial indebtedness to RF MoD Shipyard 33 in Baltiysk will be paid in the nearest future.

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.

09/25/2009 Arctic Sea has probably left Canaries region – the source The cargo ship Arctic Sea and escorting it RNS Ladny most likely left Canaries region.

09/25/2009 Northern Fleet's DES Yaroslavl put afloat after dock repairs at Nerpa shipyard Northern Fleet's diesel-electric submarine (DES) B-808 Yaroslavl put afloat after dock repairs at Nerpa shipyard, Snezhnogorsk branch of Zvezdochka shipyard.

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 Rescuers found belongings of a man lost on the sunken ship On Thursday at the lakeshore the rescuers of EMERCOM have found belongings of a man lost in Lake Pyasino where the vessel Silny wrecked on Sept 20.

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.

09/24/2009 Russian Navy will probably buy 24 MiG-29K fighters designed for India Russian Navy plans to purchase 24 deck-based fighters MiG-29K which development was financed by India to arm the only Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov.

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.

09/23/2009 Military industrial committee to discuss the creation of naval air-carrying system and parameters of governmental defense order for 2010 Realization of the instruction to create Russian naval air-carrying system will be the focal point of military industrial committee session led by Vice Prime Minister Sergey Ivanov.

09/21/2009 Russia and China conducted joint exercise in the Gulf of Aden Russia and Chinese Navies have conducted joint exercise in the Gulf of Aden, informs Interfax referring to Roman Martov, the head of Pacific Fleet press-service.

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.

09/19/2009 Investigators left Arctic Sea with no evidence of unauthorized cargo Russian investigators have left the Arctic Sea cargo ship on Saturday with no evidence of unauthorized cargo.

09/19/2009 Russian Ministry of Defense confirms the fact of French heli-carrier procurement Russian MOD is negotiating with French partners about purchase of Mistral-type helicopter carrier.

09/19/2009 The construction of aircraft carrier requires Federal program – Ministry of Defense The adoption of Federal target program is necessary for construction of Russian aircraft carrier.

09/19/2009 Russia to renovate nuclear-powered missile cruisers Russian Ministry of Defense has developed the renovation program for heavy nuclear-powered missile cruisers (HNPMC).

09/18/2009 Zvezdochka shipyard to install new missile system on Indian submarines Four Indian diesel electric submarines are to be under modernization of weapon systems, the installation of Club-S missile systems is provided (the developer is OKB Novator design bureau).

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 Nuclear submarine Yury Dolgoruky has started sequent trials Nuclear missile submarine Yury Dolgoruky has started the next stage of sea trials in White Sea.

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.

09/17/2009 The Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center to upgrade the fifth Indian diesel electric submarine The fifth 877EKM Project Indian diesel electric submarine (DES) will be modernized at Zvezdochka shipyard in Severodvinsk.

09/16/2009 Ukrainian corvette Ternopil has started sea trials The UNS Ternopil started sea trials from Sevastopol port on September, 15.

09/16/2009 The work on the Arctic Sea is over - investigators Investigative Committee at the RF Public Prosecutor's Office (ICP) has completed investigatory actions on Arctic Sea cargo vessel.

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 Solomonov keeps the post of Director General of Bulava developer institute Yuri Solomonov will keep the post of general designer of Moscow Thermotechnics Institute – the developer of Bulava and Topol-M strategic missiles.

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.

09/15/2009 Russian border guards will arrest violators of Abkhazian sea border Russian FSB Frontier Service will detain ships violated Abkhazian sea border.

09/15/2009 Russia-France to complete negotiations of the heli-carrier purchase in Sept Russia is to finish technical consultations on purchase of French Mistral-type helicopter carrier by the end of September.

09/14/2009 Tender committee to elect new Director General of Bulava developer company On Monday session tender committee will elect new Director General of Moscow Thermotechnics Institute (MTI), lead developer of Bulava sea-based ballistic missile.

09/14/2009 Russia to choose helicopter carrier on tender Russia will issue a tender for purchase of new helicopter carrier.

09/14/2009 Exact location of Arctic Sea is unknown – Spanish authorities The exact location of Arctic Sea cargo vessel remained off the harbor of Gran Canaria Island in Atlantic Ocean last week is unknown.

09/12/2009 Venezuela will possibly purchase Russian Club antiship missiles Speaking about impending delivery of Russian 300-km range missiles, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez most probably meant antiship missile system Club.

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.

09/10/2009 Washington declines to gamble on Arctic Sea issue The State Department declines to comment media reports that cargo ship Arctic Sea might have carried missiles for S-300 SAM system.

09/10/2009 The information of fire on Moskva cruiser is refuted by Black Sea Fleet headquarters Black Sea Fleet headquarters refutes the information that that as a consequence of smoke on Moskva cruiser several persons got hurt and the ship suffered damages.

09/10/2009 Baltiysky Zavod shipyard is provided with state loan guarantee on 1,5 bln rub OJSC Baltiysky Zavod is provided with state loan guarantee on 1,5 bln rub.

09/10/2009 Russian design bureaus in cooperation with Norwegian engineering companies will create new Russian fishing fleet – the head of Rosrybolovstvo Russian design bureaus in cooperation with Norwegian engineering companies will develop and build new Russian fishing fleet at Russian shipyards.

09/09/2009 Sevmash accelerates efforts on overhaul and refitting of INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier Shipwrights of Sevmash defense shipyard accelerates efforts on overhaul and refitting of INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier.

09/08/2009 Up to 200 samples of combat equipment to be used in Zapad-2009 exercise Operational strategic exercise (OSE) Zapad-2009 integrating about 12 500 Russian and Belarusian servicemen and up to 200 samples of combat equipment has been started on Tuesday.

09/08/2009 The Zvezdochka shipyard supplies to foreign consumers spare parts for warships at the cost of $30 mln in 2009 OJSC Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center (Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk District) will deliver spare parts, tools and accessories (SPTA) for naval ships of foreign customers at the cost of $30 mln in 2009.

09/07/2009 Groin for Baltic Fleet ships in Novorossiysk to be ready by 2015 The construction of groin for prospective Baltic Fleet base in Novorossiysk will be completed by 2015.

09/07/2009 The development of BrahMos-2 hypersonic missile to start up in the nearest future Technique design of BrahMos-2 hypersonic missile is in the closing stage.

09/07/2009 Nuclear submarine Kareliya to start sea trials in October K-18 Kareliya, Northern Fleet strategic missile submarine cruiser will put to sea for trials in Oct 2009 after modernization in Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center.

09/07/2009 Holland also intends to supply Russia with naval ships Moscow takes interest to Holland-made ship Johan de Vitt–type, as said the leadership of Damen Schelde, Dutch shipyard.

09/07/2009 Norwegian yacht apprehended in East Siberian Sea is deported from Russia Frontiersmen expulsed Norwegian yacht RX-2 had been arrested in East Siberian Sea beyond Russian territorial waters.

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.

09/04/2009 Moscow regional burglars deprived General Naval Staff's Lt Col of communication In Moscow region burglars masterfully robbed a cottage of Russian Navy's top-ranking officer. The loot was radar equipment stored in the house.

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 Arctic Sea gun-running claims need looking into - investigator Allegations that the Arctic Sea merchant ship may have been involved in illegal operations will be probed, Russia's chief investigator said on Tuesday.

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.

08/13/2009 Russian border guards exercise in Pacific with FSB aviation Russian coast guards and Federal Security Service (FSB) air units have conducted a series of exercises in the Pacific, a spokesman said on Thursday.

08/12/2009 Russia shortlisted for submarine contract with Indonesia Russia has been shortlisted for a $700 million contract to deliver two submarines to Indonesia, the Indonesian Navy commander said on Tuesday.

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 Russian military plans to resume Bulava missile tests in August The Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday it would not abandon the development of the troubled Bulava ballistic missile, and that tests could resume in August.

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 to have balanced nuclear missile navy by 2050 - navy chief The Russian Navy is developing a concept of building a balanced nuclear missile force by 2050, the Russian Navy commander said on Sunday.

07/26/2009 Russia to lay down one multipurpose submarine a year from 2011 The Russian Navy command has made a decision on building one nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine a year from 2011, the Navy chief said on Sunday.

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 Typhoon class submarines to remain in service with Russian Navy The world's largest Typhoon-class submarines will remain in service with the Russian Navy, the Navy commander said on Friday.

06/30/2009 Russian firm pledges to deliver frigates to India on schedule Russia will fulfill its obligations on schedule to supply three Project 11356 frigates to India by 2012, a shipbuilding industry official said on Friday.

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 Anti-piracy operations must be led by UN - Russia's navy chief The Russian Navy supports the idea of conducting international anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden under the UN aegis, its commander said on Thursday.

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 Construction of 2nd Adm. Gorshkov class frigate to start in 2009 The construction of a second Admiral Gorshkov class frigate will begin this year in St. Petersburg, Russian Navy Commander Adm. Vladimir Vysotsky said on Wednesday.

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.

06/21/2009 Yury Dolgoruky left Severodvinsk Russia's brand new submarine left the yard today and sailed out in the White Sea.

06/19/2009 Russia's Black Sea Fleet rules out joint drills with Georgia Russia's Black Sea Fleet will not take part in any joint naval exercises involving Georgian warships, a senior Russian military official said on Wednesday.

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.

06/11/2009 Topol-M, Bulava missiles to be core of Russian nuclear triad Topol-M and Bulava ballistic missiles will constitute the backbone of Russia's nuclear triad, a senior defense ministry 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 Russian Navy chief of staff resigns over poor health - source Admiral Mikhail Abramov, the chief of Russia's Navy Staff, has submitted his resignation citing poor health, a high-ranking military source told RIA Novosti.

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.

06/09/2009 Only 8 Russian strategic submarines are combat-ready - analyst Russia's navy has 12 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines in service, but only eight of them are combat-capable, a Russian military analyst said.

06/09/2009 Somali pirates earned $150 mln in 2008 - Russian prosecutor Pirates operating in waters off the Somali coast earned up to $150 million in ransom payments, a deputy Russian prosecutor general told a Russian respected daily.

06/09/2009 Russian Navy accidentally hits farm during live-firing exercises A Russian Baltic Fleet anti-submarine vessel accidentally shot at a farm in the northwest of the country during live-firing exercises.

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.

05/17/2009 Russia's newest frigate starts final sea trials in Baltic Sea Russia's newest frigate, the Yaroslav Mudry, has started state-commissioned sea trials in the Baltic Sea, a spokesman for the Yantar shipyard said on Wednesday.

05/17/2009 Russian Baltic Fleet is going to take part in the International Maritime Defence Show IMDS 2009 Russian Baltic Fleet is going to take part in the International Maritime Defence Show IMDS 2009 which will be presented in June of this year in St.-Petersburg, 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 New Arctic bulk carrier for Murmansk Shipping Company The Murmansk Shipping Company has officially taken over its new ice protected bulk carrier constructed at the Chinese Chengxi Shipyard.

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.

04/17/2009 Russian warships to resume Horn of Africa patrols in late April A task force from Russia's Pacific Fleet will resume anti-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa in late April, a Navy spokesman said on Thursday.

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.

04/14/2009 Russia confirms Somali pirates free tanker with Russian onboard The Russian Foreign Ministry officially confirmed on Monday that Somali pirates have released the Norwegian-owned chemical tanker Bow Asir with a Russian crewmember onboard.

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 Russia's submarine fleet has 60 vessels in active service The Russian Navy maintains a fleet of about 60 nuclear-powered and diesel-electric submarines, a senior Navy official said on Thursday.

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.

03/06/2009 Russia’s Voronezh nuclear ballistic missile submarine at Zvezdochka shipyards for planned modernization The Russian Project 949A (Antey) nuclear ballistic missile submarine Voronezh of the Northern Fleet has reached the water area of the Zvezdochka shipyards, where it will undergo modernization, the press service of Zvezdochka has announced.

03/05/2009 Black Sea Fleet preparing to celebrate 40th anniversary naval surface force The former commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Igor Kasatonov, is in Sebastopol on a working visit.

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 Pacific Fleet receives brand-new apartment building in Kamchatka The second multi-story apartment building for members of the Russian Pacific Fleet has been completed this year in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

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 The Russian Navy will take into account the presence of NATO ships in the Arctic - source The battle training plans of the Russian Navy will take into account the presence of NATO ships in the Arctic, a high-ranking representative of the headquarters of the Russian Navy told Ria Novosti.

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.

02/24/2009 Sebastopol officials want Black Sea Fleet to release classified information The Sebastopol Employment office and Employment Fund are demanding that the command of the Black Sea Fleet release the list of workers susceptible to be laid off, which is classified information.

02/20/2009 In effort to restructure, Russian Navy launches re-training of seamen at Northern Fleet In an effort to restructure its armed forces, Russia has launched into a program to retrain the servicemen scheduled to be discharged at the Northern Fleet.

02/20/2009 Northern Fleet preparing to meet Defense of Motherland Day The Russian Northern Fleet has already approved a program of celebrations to mark Defense of the Motherland Day.

02/20/2009 Pacific Fleet preparing to meet Defense of Motherland Day Feverish preparations are underway in Russia’s Far East region in anticipation of Defense of Motherland Day.

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 escort Vessel Yaroslav Mudry to begin sea trials in late February The escort vessel of the Russian Baltic Fleet Yaroslav Mudry will begin sea trials in the Baltic Sea on February 26.

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 Training for marine commanders underway at Russia’s Pacific Fleet Winter field training for marines continues at the Russian Pacific Fleet. Soldiers are practicing hand-to-hand combat and firing exercises.

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.

02/17/2009 Yantar Shipbuilding Factory wins contract to build two ships for Russian Navy The Yantar Shipbuilding Factory in Kaliningrad has won an order for two ships from the Russian Navy.

02/16/2009 Russian warship detains 3 pirate vessels off Horn of Africa Russia's Piotr Veliky missile cruiser has detained three pirate vessels off the coast of Somalia, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Friday.

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 NATO SG seeks cooperation with Russia in fight against Somali pirates Russia and NATO could cooperate in the fight against pirates in the Gulf of Aden, said Jaap de hoop Scheffer, NATO’s secretary general.

02/09/2009 Copter pilot from Neustrashimy talks about how Russians scared Somali pirates away A Ka-27 helicopter based on the Russian escort ship Neustrashimy of the Baltic Fleet several times forced Somali pirates to retreat, Colonel Stanislav Drobych, the commander of the air group stationed on the ship, told Ria Novosti.

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.

02/09/2009 Far East Technical Institute’s Naval Cadet Corps celebrates 5th anniversary The Naval Cadet Corps was created towards the end of December in 2003.

02/09/2009 Russian Pacific Fleet remembers victims of 1981 air crash February 7 marked the 28th anniversary of the incident, which took place at a military airfield near the city of Leningrad.

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 Russian Baltic Fleet launches month of youth education, looks into boosting teamwork spirit A month of youth education, instruction on the Russian law, the strengthening of teamwork at divisions has begun at Russia’s Baltic Fleet.

02/06/2009 Russia says has developed effective grenade-launcher to use against pirates A grenade-launcher code-named DP-64 and designed as an effective weapon against pirates and diversions at sea for light ships has been developed in Russia.

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 subchaser Admiral Vinogradov escorting 3 ships off Somali coast – Russian Navy The Russian antisubmarine vessel Admiral Vinogradov is escorting a convoy of three ships in the pirates-infested waters of the Horn of Africa, Igor Dygalo, an aide to the commander of the Russian Navy, told Ria Novosti.

02/05/2009 Kamchatka submariners receive brand new apartments The first multistory building for submariners of the Russian Pacific Fleet has been completed in the city of Viliuchinsk in Kamchatka.

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.

02/05/2009 Month of juridical education underway at Russia’s Northern Fleet The month is meant to educate sailors about the dangers of violating the ethics rules regulating relations between servicemen, as well as the law.

02/05/2009 In far-flung seas Russian Navy ships continue missions in far-flung seas.

02/05/2009 Expanded meeting of Veterans Committee took place at Russian Baltic Fleet An expanded meeting of the committee of WWII and Russian Navy veterans from the Kaliningrad region took place at the club of the veterans of the Russian Baltic Fleet.

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 Command provides details on Black Sea Fleet’s new organizational structure The Black Sea Fleet conducted social educational classes for officers and warrant officers under the supervision of the commander of the Fleet, Vice Admiral Alexander Kletskov.

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 OSK shipyards’ boss Pakhomov picked to head JSCo Sevmash board Vladimir Pakhomov, the president of the Joint Shipbuilding Corporation OSK, has been appointed chairman of the board of Sevmashpredpriatie.

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 Meeting of maritime experts in St. Pete focuses on Pacific Fleet An assembly of the maritime meeting in which the Russian Pacific Fleet took center stage took place in St. Petersburg recently.

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 Russian destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov celebrates anniversary The flag of the Russian Navy was raised on the Udaloy class destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov 22 years ago on February 2, 1986.

02/03/2009 Iran plans to build new naval bases in Gulf of Oman The Iranian navy will receive new bases in the Gulf of Oman by 2015.

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’s K-119-class sub Voronezh to undergo modernization in Severodvinsk The Russian K-199-class submarine Voronezh of the Northern Fleet will undergo modernization at the Zvezdochka shipyards in Severodvinsk.

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 Russian cruiser Neustrashimy showered with praise after helping cargo ship cross Gulf of Eden The Far Eastern Maritime Company profusely thanked the crew of the escort vessel of the Russian Baltic Fleet Neustrashimy for providing protection during the crossing by the cargo ship Enisei of the Gulf of Eden, which is now known as a cesspool of pirates.

02/02/2009 Italian coastguards save hundreds of illegals off Sicily coast Italian coastguards saved 226 illegal immigrants from drowning off the coast of Sicily, AFP reported on Sunday.

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 Cyprus authorities seize Iranian ship loaded with weapons Cyprus authorities seized the Monchegorsk, an Iranian cargo ship en route to Syria with a cargo of weapons, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Friday.

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 Russian landing ships call at Syrian port of Tartus The Azov and Yamal, two large landing ships of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, have entered the Syrian port of Tartus for a business visit.

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 Russia’s Admiral Vinogradov escorts five ships near Somali coast The Admiral Vinogradov, a destroyer of the Russian Pacific Fleet, escorted another five ships off the coast of Somalia.

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 Russian crew abandon burning trawler in Sea of Okhotsk A fire broke out in the Russian fishing trawler Ikarma-7 off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula.

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 Teaching staff, students of Northern Fleet Institute receive prestigious awards The teaching staff and students of the Northern Fleet Institute named after Admiral Ushakov were amongst the recipients of the prestigious awards of the Russian Defense Ministry and other nongovernmental organizations.

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 The Russian and Indian navies have started joint naval exercises in the Arabian Sea off the Indian coast The Russian and Indian navies have started joint naval exercises in the Arabian Sea off the Indian coast. INDRA is a biennial Russian-Indian exercise aimed at practicing cooperation in enforcing maritime law and countering piracy, terrorism and drug smuggling.

01/28/2009 Russia’s Moskva missile cruiser calls at Sicilian port The Russian guided missile cruiser Moskva, a flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, arrived at the port of Messina, Sicily.

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 Greek sailor dies off Cameroon coast in pirate attack A Greek sailor was killed off the Cameroon coast in an attack by pirates, the Greek Ministry of Trade Fleet announced on Tuesday.

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 Official firing of guns in commemoration of the creation of the Central Naval Museum On January 24, 2009, at 12:00, the commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the creation of the Central Naval Museum at the Petropavlovskaya fortress witnessed an official ceremony involving the firing of artillery guns.

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.

01/26/2009 Russian Navy denies Neustrashimy frigate has technical problems The Russian Navy has rejected media reports that the Baltic Fleet's Neustrashimy missile frigate is in an unsatisfactory technical condition, a Navy spokesman said on Friday.

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.

01/22/2009 Russia has no alternative to Sevastopol base - naval experts Establishing naval facilities in foreign countries will not replace Russia's Black Sea Fleet base in Sevastopol, former fleet commanders said on Tuesday.

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.

01/19/2009 Russian Navy denies plans for bases in Mediterranean countries A spokesman for the Russian Navy denied on Friday media rumors about the possible establishment of Russian naval facilities in several countries in the Mediterranean.

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.

01/09/2009 Northern Fleet to boost housing construction in Severomorsk Russia’s Northern Fleet plans to spend eight billion rubles on housing construction in Severomorsk.

01/09/2009 One dead in fire aboard aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov One sailor died in a fire yesterday aboard Northern Fleet’s aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, which currently is on a tour of duty in the Mediterranean.

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.

12/24/2008 Russia to test-launch at least 5 Bulava ICBMs in 2009 - Navy The number of test launches for Russia's Bulava ICBM will be increased from three or four to at least five next year, a senior Navy official said on Tuesday.

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.

12/22/2008 The Russian submarine fleet celebrates 50 years of nuclear power The first Soviet nuclear powered submarine, the K-3, later named Leninsky Komsomol, was delivered to the Soviet Navy December 17 1958.

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".

12/19/2008 Russia's Yury Dolgoruky submarine to start sea trials by yearend Russia's first Borey-class strategic nuclear submarine will start sea trials by the end of 2008, a defense industry source said on Thursday.

12/19/2008 Somali pirates may release Ukrainian ship, crew by Christmas The Faina, a Ukrainian ship captured by Somali pirates in September, may be released by Christmas, a Ukrainian news agency reported on Thursday.

12/18/2008 Somali pirates seize Turkish ship with 8 Ukrainians in crew Eight Ukrainians are among the crewmembers on board a Turkish ship captured by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

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 pirates 'to release Ukrainian vessel in next two weeks' The Ukrainian ship Faina, captured by Somali pirates in September, may be released in the next two weeks according to a Russian website devoted to maritime issues.

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.

12/03/2008 Russia considers sending more forces to fight Somali pirates Russia's envoy to the UN said on Tuesday that Russia is considering sending additional forces to fight pirates off Somali coast.

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 Russia's new strategic submarine to start sea trials by yearend Russia's first Borey class strategic nuclear submarine will start sea trials by the end of 2008, the Sevmash shipyard 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 Russian Navy to receive Severodvinsk nuclear submarine in 2010 A new nuclear-powered attack submarine will be delivered to the Russian Navy in 2010, a Russian shipyard said on Wednesday.

11/19/2008 Experts blame computer glitch for Russian nuclear sub deaths The deaths of 20 people on board the Nerpa nuclear submarine could have been caused by a computer glitch, not a crew member, a Russian daily reported 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.

11/17/2008 Tanker with 18 crew, including Russian, freed off Somalia Somali pirates released the Stolt Valor tanker on Sunday with 18 crewmembers, including a Russian national, the Russian maritime journal Sovfrakht reported.

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 Russia to test fire another Bulava ICBM before yearend - Navy Russia will test fire another Bulava sea-based intercontinental ballistic missile before the end of the year, a source in the Navy headquarters 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.

10/28/2008 Russian nuclear missile cruiser to visit French base Nov. 5-8 A Russian heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser will visit a French naval base for the first time in November, an aide to the Navy commander said on Monday.

10/28/2008 New minesweeper to join Russia's Black Sea Fleet in November The new Vice Admiral Zakharin minesweeper will join Russia's Black Sea Fleet in November, the Navy headquarters said on Monday.

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 Russian Northern Fleet ships arrived in Turkey A naval task force from Russia's Northern Fleet has arrived in Turkey, an aide to the navy commander said Wednesday.

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 Indonesia navy chief to discuss military ties in Moscow Indonesia's navy chief of staff will start an official visit to Russia on Wednesday to discuss bilateral military-technical cooperation.

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.

10/17/2008 Russia to build second missile frigate for Indian Navy by March A Russian shipyard said on Thursday it would complete the construction of the second of three missile frigates for the Indian Navy by March 2009.

10/17/2008 Three Russian patrol vessels in Barents Sea There are currently three Russian fishery patrol vessels operating in the Barents Sea, Russian authorities confirm.

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.

10/15/2008 Russian warship ready to fight pirates off Somali coast A missile frigate from Russia's Baltic Fleet is ready to fight piracy off the Somali coast together with warships from other countries.

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 Russia rejects use of force to free Somali pirates' hostages The Russian Navy said Wednesday that no force would be used against pirates who seized a Ukrainian ship off the Somali coast last week, a Navy spokesman said.

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.

10/02/2008 Russia must protect its Arctic interests - Security Council The secretary of the Russian Security Council said the Arctic is strategically important to Russia and the country must protect its interests in the region.

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 Russia to start MiG fighter deliveries to India in spring 2009 Russia will start deliveries of MiG-29K Fulcrum-D carrier fighters to India in the spring of 2009, the aircraft manufacturer's marketing director said Monday.

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.

09/30/2008 Defense chief says Russia does not export nuclear submarines Russia has no plans to export nuclear submarines, the country's defense minister said on Monday during his visit to India.

09/30/2008 Russia, India to develop new BrahMos cruise missile Russia and India will jointly develop a new BrahMos-2 hypersonic cruise missile, the head of the BrahMos company 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 NATO closely monitors Russian warships on route to Caribbean A long-range sortie of the Russian naval task group to the Caribbean has drawn close attention from NATO, a Navy spokesman 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 could order aircraft carriers from Ukraine - MP-2 Moscow may offer Ukraine contracts to build aircraft carriers for the Russian Navy, a senior Russian lawmaker told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.

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 Russian Navy to remain off Abkhazia until U.S. ships leave region Russian warships will continue patrolling waters off the coast of Abkhazia until all U.S. ships leave the Black Sea, Russia's NATO envoy said on Wednesday.

09/18/2008 Russian warship hits surface target in Sea of Japan drills The missile cruiser Varyag has effectively engaged a surface target at an ongoing Pacific Fleet exercise in the Sea of Japan, a fleet spokesman said Wednesday.

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 The training ship Perekop of the Baltic Fleet completed her cruise around Europe and arrived to the port of Baltiysk The training ship Perekop of the Baltic Fleet completed the second and final stage of her long distance sea and ocean cruise around Europe and arrived to the port of Baltiysk - the main naval base of the Baltic Fleet.

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.

09/05/2008 Russian Navy to receive 4 new amphibious planes by 2013 Russia's Navy will put into operation four new A-42 amphibious planes by 2013, a senior military official said on Friday.

09/05/2008 Ukraine to hold air defense drills with live firing in September Ukraine is planning to conduct large-scale air defense exercises with live firing on the Crimean peninsula at the end of September, a Ukrainian navy source said on Thursday.

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 U.S. warship leaves Sevastopol after protests The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Dallas left Sevastopol Tuesday morning after anti-NATO protests in Ukraine's Crimean port.

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.

09/01/2008 Russia 'could destroy NATO ships in Black Sea within 20 minutes' Russia's Black Sea Fleet is capable of destroying NATO's naval strike group currently deployed in the sea within 20 minutes, a 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 Russian military concerned by larger NATO presence in Black Sea Russia has to be concerned that NATO is continuing to get a stronger foothold in the Black Sea, the deputy chief of General Staff said Monday.

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.

08/24/2008 Russian ship returns from Georgian coast to base in Ukraine One more Russian ship returned Saturday from Georgian waters to the Black Sea Fleet's base in the Ukrainian port of Sevastopol.

08/24/2008 Russian troops to patrol Georgian port of Poti - Gen.Staff Russian troops will patrol the Georgian Black Sea port of Poti, the deputy chief of Russia's General Staff said at a news conference Saturday.

08/23/2008 Two Russians reported on board captured ship in Somalia Pirates have seized a vessel in Somalia with two Russian nationals among crewmembers, the International Maritime Bureau said Friday.

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.

08/21/2008 Russian trawler arrested in Spitsbergen waters The Norwegian Coast Guard this week detained the Russian trawler “Kordun” and accompanied it to the port of Tromsø.

08/14/2008 Multi role nuclear submarine Omsk delivered to the Pacific Fleet A third-generation, multi role nuclear submarine, Omsk, project 949-A, delivered to the Pacific Fleet in a solemn ceremony at the city of Bolshoy Kamen to commence service.

08/14/2008 Four Russian naval ships return to Crimea from Abkhazia coast Four Russian ships have returned from waters off Abkhazia to their Black Sea Fleet base in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, a crewman said on Wednesday.

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.

08/13/2008 Russian ship joins NATO anti-terror operation in Mediterranean A Russian Black Sea Fleet warship has joined a NATO-led counter-terror operation in the Mediterranean, the fleet's press service said on Wednesday.

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 Russia to conduct military exercises in Indian Ocean this fall Russian Tu-160 Blackjack and Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers will join the Russian navy in a series of exercises in the Indian Ocean, the Air Force commander said on Tuesday.

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.

07/30/2008 Ukraine-NATO exercise successful despite protests - navy chief Despite protest rallies, the annual Ukraine-NATO Sea Breeze military exercises went according to plan, the Ukrainian navy chief said on Monday.

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 Russia to have 5-6 aircraft carriers in Northern, Pacific Fleets Russia will create 5-6 aircraft carrier groups in the Northern and Pacific Fleets, the Navy commander said on Sunday.

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.

07/28/2008 Russia wants Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine after 2017 - Navy chief Russia would like to keep the Black Sea Fleet base in Ukraine's port of Sevastopol after 2017, the Russian Navy commander said 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 The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy has outlined the most important task for the Northern Fleet The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Vladimir Vysotskiy, believes that the most important task of the Northern Fleet (NF) consists of providing security in the sea and ocean zones of the the country's northwest, reports to RIA Novosty the Commander's aide, Captain Igor Dygalo.

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 to lease 'deadly' nuclear attack sub to India in 2009 Russia has begun dock trials of a nuclear submarine, which will be leased in 2009 to the Indian navy for 10 years, a prominent Indian daily reported.

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.

06/13/2008 Russian Coast Guard detained Norwegian freight vessel The Norwegian freight vessel Tello was detained by a Russian Coast Guard vessel in the Barents Sea.

06/10/2008 Two Russian ships are taking part in NATO-led exercises Two Russian ships are taking part in NATO-led exercises in the Baltic Sea.

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.

06/04/2008 Russia to test aircraft carrier for India's navy in 2011 The Russian Sevmash shipyard said on Tuesday it planned to test an aircraft carrier currently being modernized for the Indian navy in 2011.

05/31/2008 Kyrgyzstan interested in Russia's naval presence-chief of staff Kyrgyzstan is interested in the continued presence of Russian naval forces on its territory, the country's top military official said on Friday.

05/30/2008 Navy chief says Russia could have 100 warships in Ukraine The Russian Navy commander said on Friday the Black Sea Fleet could increase the number of warships at its base in Sevastopol, in Ukraine's Crimea, to 100.

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.

05/13/2008 Joint Norwegian-Russian database on illegal fishing The Norwegian and Russian coast guards have decided to develop a joint database with information on vessels engaged in illegal fishing.

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.

04/15/2008 Russia to develop antiterrorism cooperation with foreign navies Russia's Navy plans to expand its counter-terrorist and humanitarian cooperation with foreign navies, the Russian Navy commander said Monday.

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.

02/26/2008 N.Korea has not released Russian ship detained in Sea of Japan North Korean authorities have not released a Russian cargo ship seized on Saturday in the Sea of Japan, a Russian diplomatic official said on Tuesday.

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.

01/21/2008 Russian Navy begins exercises in the Atlantic A Russian naval task force started exercises in the northern Atlantic on Monday, a Navy 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.

01/14/2008 Northern Fleet signed deal with Severstal Russia’s powerful Northern Fleet has signed a cooperation agreement with Russian steel producer Severstal.

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! Happy New Year, dear friends! The “RusNAVY.com” redaction wishes you good luck, successes and more happiness in new 2008 year!

12/27/2007 Construction of Black Sea Fleet base in Novorossiisk on track Construction of a base for the Black Sea Fleet in the port of Novorossiisk is proceeding according to schedule, Russia's defense minister said on Wednesday.

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.

12/27/2007 Russia's new Pacific Fleet commander takes office Rear Admiral Konstantin Sidenko was introduced as commander of Russia's Pacific Fleet in the port of Vladivostok on Saturday.

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. Source: en.rian.ru

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.

11/20/2007 Admiral Gorshkov overhaul slow, could be delayed - contractor The overhaul of a Russian-made aircraft carrier sold to India under a 2004 contract could be delayed indefinitely, a source at the Sevmash shipyard said Tuesday.

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 The landing ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet completed its program in a Greel port of Pirei The landing ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet- “Caesar Kunikov”- completed its program in a Greel port of Pirei on Saturday and charted a course towards the Black Sea straits.

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.

10/06/2007 The 21-th anniversary since the Russian “K-219” ballistic missile submarine catastrophe Today is the 21-th anniversary since the Russian “K-219” ballistic missile submarine catastrophe.   On 3 October 1986, while on patrol 680 miles (1100 km) northeast of Bermuda, K-219 suffered an explosion and fire in a missile tube

10/05/2007 Fifty years after Sputnik streaked into the sky on Oct. 4 1957 It is hard to imagine that a metal ball about the size of a basketball could throw the United States into panic

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 U.S. develops 14-ton super bomb, bigger than Russian vacuum bomb The U.S. has a 14-ton super bomb more destructive than the vacuum bomb just tested by Russia, a U.S. general said Wednesday.

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 Monument to legendary Russian naval ship unveiled in Scotland A monument to the Russian cruiser Varyag that sank several hundred meters away from the Scottish coast in 1920 was unveiled in the town of Lendalfoot on September 8.

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 Russian Navy Must Restore Presence In Mediterranean Says Naval Commander Russia must restore its permanent naval presence in the Mediterranean to ensure the protection of its strategic interests in the region, the Navy commander said Friday.

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.

Russia's NATO envoy says new CFE treaty should include navies An adapted Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty should also cover signatory states' naval forces, Russia's new ambassador to NATO said.

A group of foreign journalists and representatives visited Russia's Black Sea Fleet A group of foreign journalists and representatives of leading Russian news agencies has finished their work at Russia's Black Sea Fleet.