Weapons Systems
Russia: Modernization of Cruiser Admiral Nakhimov to Start at Sevmash Shipyard After 2012
Modernization of Project 1144 Orlan nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov will start at Sevmash shipyard after 2012; the emphasis will be put on enhancement of missile arms, said the shipyard’s director general Andrei Diachkov in the interview to RIA Novosti. Cruiser Admiral Nakhimov has
Russia: Supreme Commander to Make Decision About Bulava Missile Launch in December
The decision to postpone the last in 2011 test of submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) Bulava has not been made so far, reported RIA Novosti on Dec 3 referring to a high-ranking representative of Russian Navy. The information about postponing of the missile’s test launch was circulated in the
Russia: Crews of BF Ships Complete Preparation for Long-Range Cruise
Crews of the Baltic Fleet (BF) frigate Yaroslav Mudry and replenishment tanker Lena have completed preparations for a long-range cruise. They have performed a number of qualification drills in the Baltic Sea, practiced joint maneuvering and underway astern refueling. Frigate Yaroslav Mudry has carri
Russia Delivers Antiship Cruise Missiles Yakhont to Syria
Russia has delivered coast-based systems Bastion armed with antiship cruise missiles Yakhont under the contract signed in 2007, reported Interfax-AVN referring to an informed military diplomat in Moscow. “Supersonic antiship cruise missiles Yakhont were delivered to Syria along with Bastion mobile c
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
INS Teg Successfully Tests Russian-Indian Supersonic Cruise Missile BrahMos
Test launch of Russian-Indian supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was successfully held in the Baltic Sea by Indian frigate INS Teg (Project 11356), reports ITAR-TASS referring to a source involved in the tests. According to him, the test launch was carried out in order to check compatibility of the s
Pacific Fleet Guard Missile Cruiser Varyag Returns to Vladivostok, Russia
Having completed tasks of the long-range cruise, Pacific Fleet (PF) Guard missile cruiser Varyag returns to the fleet’s main base Vladivostok, told Eastern Military District Press Service to Central Navy Portal. The meeting ceremony will be held on Dec 2, 2011 at 3 pm at 33-rd Pier. Recall that afte
Russia: Northern Fleet Commander Checks Radiness of Carrier Group for Coming Deployment
Northern Fleet (NF) Commander Vice Admiral Vladimir Korolev checked readiness of the carrier group for coming deployment. High emphasis was placed on professional skills of commanding staff. In Nov 2011, the carrier group was intensively preparing for the cruise at the fleet’s sea training range. Th
Russian Navy’s Carrier Group Won’t Visit Syria
Russian Navy’s carrier group headed by aircraft-carrying cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov will not visit Syria during an exercise to be held in winter in the Mediterranean Sea, reported RIA Novosti on Nov 29 referring to a source in Russian defense ministry. He commented reports of some media agencies that
Italy: VCNO Visits Naval Forces in Europe and Africa
Adm. Mark Ferguson, vice chief of naval operations (VCNO), visited the Naval Support Activity (NSA) in Naples, Italy, Nov. 28, marking the final stop in a series of visits that included U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Africa Command visit over the Thanksgiving holiday. Other st
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
Russia: BF Ships Spent Over 300 Days at Sea
Baltic Fleet (BF) Chief of Staff RADM Sergei Farkov said at the session of BF Military Council that all tasks assigned to the fleet in training year had been completed. BF ships have performed 5 long-range cruises to different regions of the World Ocean. Crews of surface ships have carried out over
HMS Bangor Returns to Faslane, UK
The Faslane-based Sandown Class minehunter was welcomed home by families and friends who braved the bitterly cold winds and heavy rain as she sailed into HM Naval Base Clyde this morning, 25 November 2011. Rear Admiral Chris Hockley, Flag Officer Scotland Northern England & Northern Ireland (FOSNNI)