February 2007 - Russia Special Weapons News

U.S. Intelligence Chief Says Russia Backsliding RFE/RL 28 Feb 2007 -- The new U.S. intelligence chief has not wasted any time letting the world know what he thinks about the state of affairs in Russia.
Russia doubles int'l arms order portfolio to $30 bln in 2006 RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2007 -- The Russian defense industry portfolio of international orders for 2006 almost doubled over the previous year, increasing by $14 billion to $30 billion, the head of Russia's military and technical cooperation body said Tuesday.
Russia set to develop new air defense missile system - Ivanov RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2007 -- Russia will develop a fifth-generation missile system that would combine elements of air, missile and space defense, a first deputy prime minister said Tuesday.
First S-400 missile regiment to go on combat duty in Russia RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2007 -- The first air defense regiment equipped with new S-400 Triumf ground-to-air missile systems will be put on combat duty in the Moscow Region in the middle of 2007, a manufacturer said Tuesday.
Russia starts military exercises in Tajikistan RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2007 -- Russia's 201st military base in Tajikistan has begun scheduled command and staff exercises, a base official said Tuesday.
Russia, N. Korea to discuss debt payment, other issues in Moscow RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2007 -- Russia and North Korea will meet March 22-23 in Moscow to discuss debt repayment by the reclusive regime and other economic matters, a Russian official said Tuesday.
Lavrov Says Putin's Remarks About US Influence Misinterpreted VOA 26 Feb 2007 -- Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the West is wrong to interpret President Vladimir Putin's recent remarks as trying to ignite a blast of anti-U.S. rhetoric or spark another Cold War.
Russia must develop aerospace defense forces - Air Force commander RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2007 -- Russia must build aerospace defense forces capable of staving off commensurate threats, the Air Force commander said Monday.
Plans for missile shield in Europe not understandable - Lavrov RIA Novosti 25 Feb 2007 -- The U.S. plans to create a missile shield in Eastern Europe are not quite understandable for Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday.
US Assures Russia on Missile Defense VOA 22 Feb 2007 -- American and Russian generals, diplomats and politicians are continuing an exchange of words over a U.S. proposal to deploy a new missile defense system in Europe
Russia's Defense Ministry to keep upgrading Armed Forces - DM RIA Novosti 23 Feb 2007 -- Russia's Defense Ministry will keep upgrading the Armed Forces, the newly appointed Russian defense minister said Friday.
Putin pledges to strengthen Russia's defense potential RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that although Russia does not pose a threat to any other country, it will continue to build its defense potential to guarantee its own security.
Missile Defenses in Europe Would Shield Against Iran, Not Russia AFPS 22 Feb 2007 -- Basing missile defenses in Eastern Europe would protect the United States, deployed U.S. troops and Europe against Iran and other rogue nations, but would pose no threat to Russia's missile deterrent, the director of the Missile Defense Agency said here today.
Russia: Is Heated Rhetoric Leading To 'Cold War Lite'? RFE/RL 22 Feb 2007 -- Ever since Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his harshly worded critique of U.S. foreign policy at the Munich Conference on Security Policy, observers have speculated about the dawn of a new Cold War
Russian parliament to ratify protocol to CTR umbrella agreement RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted Wednesday a protocol to a document that facilitates large-scale cooperation between the United States and Russia on nuclear nonproliferation for ratification by the lower house of parliament.
Russian, U.S. Security Advisers Hold Fence-Mending Talks RFE/RL 22 Feb 2007 -- U.S. National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley held talks today in Moscow with Russian Security Council chief Igor Ivanov.
Space Cooperation Highlights 200 Years of U.S.-Russia Relations Washington File 21 Feb 2007 -- On the same day that NASA commemorated the 45th anniversary of John Glenn's orbits of Earth in Friendship 7 in 1962, the U.S. Department of State celebrated 200 years of U.S.-Russian diplomatic relations with a February 20 program on U.S.-Russia cooperation in space.
Russia has no plans to build navy bases in Syria - FM Lavrov RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2007 -- Russia's foreign minister Wednesday denied reports about an alleged Russian-Syrian agreement to establish Russian Navy bases on Syria's Mediterranean coast in Tartus and Latakia.
France shows interest in Russian aircraft RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2007 -- France's top government officials expressed Wednesday their interest in buying Russian aircraft, including heavy helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Russian president expects serious coop with EADS RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he expected cooperation with EADS, a European aerospace and arms giant, to be fruitful.
Russian FM downplays possibility of new cold war RIA Novosti 20 Feb 2007 -- Russia's foreign minister said Tuesday that the current developments on the global political scene do not mean the return to a serious confrontation between Russia and the West.
High-tech arms priority for Russia military - first deputy PM RIA Novosti 20 Feb 2007 -- Development of state-of-the-art precision-guided weapons is a major priority for Russia's military-industrial complex, a senior government official said Tuesday.
Russia to export $7.5 billion in arms in 2007 - Deputy PM Ivanov RIA Novosti 20 Feb 2007 -- Russian arms exports reached $6.4 billion in 2006, but are expected to total $7.5 billion in 2007, a first deputy prime minister said.
1 mln birds to be vaccinated from bird flu near Moscow RIA Novosti 19 Feb 2007 -- At least a million domestic birds will be vaccinated against avian influenza near Moscow now that the disease has reached areas surrounding the Russian capital, a senior local veterinary official said Monday.
Russia Works To Contain Bird-Flu Outbreak Near Moscow RFE/RL 18 Feb 2007 -- Russian officials took steps to prevent the spread of bird flu as they investigated new reports of birds dying near Moscow.
Russia missile forces ready to quit INF Treaty RIA Novosti 19 Feb 2007 -- Russia's strategic missile forces are ready to pull out of the INF Treaty with the United States if a political decision is made, the SMF commander said Monday.
Russian investigator in Litvinenko case to arrive in London Mon. RIA Novosti 19 Feb 2007 -- A Russian investigator is due to arrive in London on Monday to carry out the preliminary work prior to the arrival of the main investigative group in the ex-FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko death case.
Russia: Reshuffle Puts Putin's Heirs Apparent On Equal Footing RFE/RL 16 Feb 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his government a major shake-up on February 15, dismissing the president of Chechnya and shuffling the heads of some of his ministries.
No final decision to quit INF treaty - FM Lavrov RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2007 -- The statement by Russia's chief of the General Staff that Russia can unilaterally quit the INF treaty does not mean a final decision has been made in this regard, the Russian foreign minister said Friday.
Wrap: Putin promotes Ivanov, reshuffles govt., changes Chechnya pres. RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2007 -- With the 2008 election campaign just around the corner, Russia's president has promoted Sergei Ivanov, seen by many as one of his potential successors, from the position of deputy prime minister and defense minister to first vice premier.
Russia to showcase high-tech arms at IDEX-2007 in UAE RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2007 -- Russia's leading defense companies will roll out an array of modern military technologies at an international exhibition in the United Arab Emirates that opens February 18, a spokesman for the state arms export monopoly said Friday.
Russian Defense Minister Promoted RFE/RL 15 Feb 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has promoted Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov to the rank of first deputy prime minister
Russia may unilaterally quit INF Treaty - General Staff RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2007 -- Moscow may unilaterally abandon the agreement between Russia and the United States on the elimination of intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles, the chief of the General Staff said Thursday.
Air Force Commander calls for integrated CIS air defense system RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2007 -- Regional air-defense networks are key to building an integrated security system for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), a loose association of former Soviet republics, a senior Russian military official said Thursday.
Russia spying case goes to Austrian court RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2007 -- The case of a former employee of an Austrian industrial group charged with spying for Russia has gone to court, an Austrian prosecutor said Thursday.
China, Russia Clash With US Over Space Weapons Treaty VOA 13 Feb 2007 -- China and Russia clashed with the United States Tuesday over a proposal to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament to create a treaty on space weapons.
Russia: Washington Reacts To Putin's Munich Speech RFE/RL 13 Feb 2007 -- The United States has been cautious in its reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin's criticisms of its policies
Russia: Putin Speech Renews Debate On EU Foreign Policy RFE/RL 12 Feb 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered an impassioned address at the annual security conference in Munich on February 10, in which he blasted the United States for trying to impose what he called its "unilateral" vision on the world
Russia: Why Did Putin Come On So Strong? RFE/RL 12 Feb 2007 -- Speaking before political and military leaders from 40 countries at the Munich security conference over the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin showed that his views are clearly at odds with his Western partners.
Russian Duma to ratify protocols on Kazakh test sites RIA Novosti 12 Feb 2007 -- The Russian government submitted to the lower house of parliament Monday protocols on changes to agreements between Russia and Kazakhstan on the lease of four military test sites in the Central Asian state.
Secretary Gates Recalls Cold War in Rejecting Putin Remarks VOA 11 Feb 2007 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has dismissed an attack on U.S. foreign policy by Russia's president during a security meeting in Germany
Russia ready to help Europe with anti-missile defense - Ivanov RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2007 -- Russia is prepared to cooperate with the West in creating a European anti-missile defense system, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said Sunday.
Putin Says West Forcing Will On World RFE/RL 10 Feb 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly criticized the United States and other Western countries during a major security conference today.
Russia's Putin talks U.S. missile defense, NATO, Iran in Munich RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin, attending an international security conference in Munich Saturday, spoke on U.S. missile defense, NATO expansion, Iran's nuclear problem and the Energy Charter.
NATO expansion erodes international trust - Putin RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that NATO's eastward expansion is affecting Russia's relationship with the North Atlantic alliance and has nothing to do with modernizing the military bloc.
Russia can only back mutually acceptable solution on Kosovo-Putin RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2007 -- Russia will only support a solution to the Kosovo problem that is suitable to all parties involved, the Russian president said Saturday.
Deployment of U.S. missile defense could trigger new arms race RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2007 -- Deployment of a U.S. missile defense system in Central Europe could trigger a new spiral of the arms race, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday.
Russia's Putin denies passing missile technology to Iran RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2007 -- Russia has not passed missile technology to Iran, but other countries, including European, did, President Vladimir Putin said Saturday.
Russia should renew its nuclear arsenal RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2007
Russia will not be dragged into an arms race - defense minister RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2007 -- Russia will not allow itself to be drawn into an arms race, Russia's defense minister said Friday in reference to U.S. plans to place a missile shield in Central Europe.
Russia's Ivanov slams U.S. missile shield plans in Europe RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2007 -- Washington's plans to deploy elements of its anti-ballistic missile system in Europe may affect the military-strategic situation, the Russian defense minister said Friday.
Russia to give "intellectual" response to U.S. missile shield RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2007 -- Russia will respond in an "intellectual" way to moves by the United States to position its anti-ballistic missile defense systems in locations that threaten Russia, the foreign minister said Friday.
Russia can't abandon Transdnestr arms depots - defense minister RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2007 -- Russia will not abandon its arms depots in Moldova's breakaway region of Transdnestr because it cannot allow the weapons to fall into the wrong hands, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said.
Russia's Defense Minister Unveils Plans to Overhaul Military VOA 08 Feb 2007 -- Russia has unveiled plans to replace nearly half the army's hardware by 2015.
Russian analysts suspect U.S. of intentions to revive "Cold War" RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2007 -- Russian analysts argue that Washington's consistent efforts to redeploy its missile defense system closer to Russia's borders may be an indication the U.S. administration seeks to revive the "Cold War" against Moscow and its allies.
Russia unveils MiG-35 at Aero India 2007 IRNA 07 Feb 2007 -- Russian Aircraft Corporation-MiG Wednesday unveiled its newest MiG-35 fighter jet to the world at the Aero India show here with an eye on New Delhi's plans to purchase 126 multi-role combat aircraft.
Scrapping medium-range ballistic missiles a mistake - Ivanov RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2007 -- Russia's defense minister said Wednesday that the country's commitment not to deploy medium-range ballistic missiles was a mistake.
Russia to put 50 Topol-M missile systems on duty before 2015 RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2007 -- Russia will put several dozen silo launchers and over 50 Topol-M mobile missile systems on combat duty before 2015, the defense minister said Wednesday.
Tests of Russia's newest ballistic missile to continue - Ivanov RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2007 -- Russia's defense minister said the country would continue testing its newest missile complex, Bulava, which is expected to become the mainstay of the Russian strategic nuclear forces in decades to come.
Greek military delegation arrives in Moscow for talks RIA Novosti 06 Feb 2007 -- A military delegation from Greece will arrive Tuesday in Moscow for a round of talks focused on bilateral cooperation, a senior Russian defense official said.
Russia against militarizing outer space - defense minister RIA Novosti 06 Feb 2007 -- Russia's defense minister said again Tuesday that the country is vehemently opposed to the militarization of outer space.
U.S. missile shield plans in Europe target Russia - expert RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2007 -- Plans to deploy elements of a U.S. anti-missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic are aimed at Russia, a senior Russian military expert said Monday.
Russia to unveil latest fighter MiG-35 at Bangalore air show IRNA 03 Feb 2007 -- Russia's latest version of fighter aircraft, the MiG-35, will be unveiled at next week's air show in Bangalore amid Moscow's keen interest to sell these planes to India.
Russia unconvinced with U.S. reasons for missile defense in EU RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2007 -- Reasons of the United States to deploy elements of an anti-missile defense system in Europe are not an adequate response to modern threats and do not convince Russia, the Russian foreign minister said Saturday.
Russia speaks for broader space cooperation with U.S. - Lavrov RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2007 -- Russia speaks for broader cooperation with the United States in space exploration, particularly for military purposes, the Russian foreign minister said Saturday.
Putin approves body to oversee arms procurement RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2007 -- Russia's president said Monday he had signed a decree setting up an agency to oversee the procurement of weaponry and other equipment, and to ensure a coordinated pricing policy in the sector.
U.S. sensitive to Russian concerns on missile defense - diplomat RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2007 -- The United States will take into account Russia's concerns regarding its plans to deploy elements of an anti-missile defense system in Europe, a high-ranking U.S. diplomat said Friday on condition of anonymity.
New weapons-buying executive body to start work in 2008 RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2007 -- Russia will introduce a new executive body responsible for the procurement of weaponry and other equipment for all security-related agencies in the country on January 1, 2008.
Russia: Putin Press Conference Low On News, High On Charm RFE/RL 01 Feb 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin today delivered his annual marathon press conference at the Kremlin -- a yearly ritual since he came to power in 2001.
Russia: Who Is Out To Discredit The Chechen Police, And Why? RFE/RL 01 Feb 2007 -- The Chechen police, until recently regarded as beyond criticism thanks to their links to Prime Minister Ramzan Kadyrov, have recently been accused of incompetence and implicated in the October 2006 killing of investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya.
Russia will respond effectively to U.S. missile defense in EU RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2007 -- Russia will develop an effective response to United States plans to deploy missile defense systems in Poland and the Czech Republic, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Putin Says No Plan To Anoint Successor RFE/RL 01 Feb 2007 -- At his annual press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country's next president would not be an anointed heir, but the "democratic" choice of the people.
Uranium enrichment centers to dispose of nuclear waste - Putin RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2007 -- International uranium enrichment centers will take responsibility for the disposal of nuclear waste, the Russian president said Thursday.
Russia does not use oil and gas as political weapons - Putin RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin said Thursday Russia meets its energy export commitments in full, and does not use oil and gas as tools for political influence.

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