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Russian President Signs Law Ratifying Agreement on Cooperation in Security in Caspian Sea
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev signed a law ratifying the agreement on cooperation in security in the Caspian Sea; the document has been signed by all Caspian states, i.e. Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, reported the Kremlin press service on Dec 3. According to the agreeme
Russia: Project 941UM Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Submarine to Remain in Service
Project 941UM nuclear-powered ballistic submarine (SSBN) Dmitry Donskoy adapted for test launches of Bulava missile will remain in service and take part in trials of new submarines in Severodvinsk, reported RIA Novosti referring to Director General of Sevmash shipyard and Rubin Design Bureau Andrei
PF Task Unit Visits Port of Djibouti
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit headed by large ASW ship Admiral Panteleyev on Nov 30 visited the port of Djibouti. It is noteworthy that apart from replenishment of supplies and leisure, Russian mariners attended pre-schedule parliamentary elections. The voting took place on Dec 1 in the messroom of l
Russia: PF Ranked First in Navy
Having won nine Navy Commander’s prizes, Pacific Fleet (PF) gained the lead of Russian Navy in training year of 2011, said PF Commander’s press secretary Capt 1 rank Roman Martov. “It was said at the session of PF Military Council that seamen, aviators, missilemen, and marines of Pacific Fleet had w
Russian Defense Ministry Postpones Last in 2011 Test Launch of SLBM Bulava
Russian defense ministry postponed the last in 2011 test launch of SLBM Bulava from Nov 28 to a later date, reported RIA Novosti referring to a source in the ministry. “Final salvo launch of Bulava will be held later. The exact date has not been determined so far”, said the interviewee. Defense mini
Russian Navy Plans to Receive up to 10 Diesel Submarines till 2020
Russian Navy plans to receive up to 10 diesel submarines till 2020 which are expected to constitute the basic submarine force in littoral areas of responsibility, reported RIA Novosti on Nov 21 referring to a spokesman for Russian Navy. Presently, Russian Navy operates about 20 submarines of this cl
Pacific Fleet Task Unit Escorts Fifth Convoy Through Gulf of Aden
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit headed by large ASW ship Admiral Panteleyev started escorting the fifth convoy through the Gulf of Aden. The convoy consists of four commercial vessels under different flags including a Russian one with 18 Russian sailors on board, told Eastern Military District Informat
Denmark: BIMCO Creates Standard Contract for Armed Guards
BIMCO has created a standard contract for the private maritime security industry and the first draft should be confirmed for early 2012, providing the industry with a much-needed benchmark on which to judge PMSCs. Chief maritime security officer at the shipowner trade association Giles Noakes said t
Ukraine: BSF Sums Up Training Year
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) Military Council convened in Sevastopol in order to summarize the fleet’s activities in the training year of 2011. The session was headed by BSF Commander Rear Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov; BSF Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Alexander Troyan delivered the main report. In particula
Russia to Insist on Classification of UAVs, AD Maritime Platforms as Conventional Armanents, Says Rozgin
Russia will insist on classification of UAVs and AD maritime platforms as conventional armaments, said on Nov 15 Russia’s ambassador to NATO Dmitry Rogozin. “Undoubtedly, we will stand for entering of new weapon systems emerged in recent two decades such as unmanned aerial vehicles including attack
Russia: Northern Fleet Surface Ships Complete over 50 pct of Fleet’s Training Activities
In 2011, crews of Northern Fleet (NF) surface ships have completed over 50% of the fleet’s training activities. In total, NF surface ships have spent 870 days at sea. Twenty six NF surface ships took the sea in this training year. The crews have performed over 400 qualification drills, including 6 c
Russia, Italy Begin Anti-Terrorism Naval Drills
Russia and Italy began on Monday the Ionex-2011 naval exercises in the Ionian Sea with the focus on joint antiterrorism and anti-piracy… (rianovosti) [mappress] Source: rianovosti, November 08, 2011;
NATO-Russia Council Holds Anti-Piracy Seminar
The NATO-Russia Council held an anti-piracy seminar in new building of Central Naval Museum in St. Petersburg. The main issue on the agenda was countering Somali piracy which is the primary threat of present-day shipping. The military are sure such meetings would improve relations between the Allian
Russia: NF Mariners Celebrate Occupational Day
Northern Fleet (NF) main naval base Severomorsk celebrated the Mariners’ Day; festive activities were arranged for navy veterans, servicemen, and their families. NF Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Andrei Volozhinsky congratulated crews of surface fleet. On the eve of the holiday, the admiral pointed out