DefenceTalkThe transfer ceremony of another batch of the serial Su-34 front-line bombers to the Russian Air Force was held today at the Novosibirsk branch of the Sukhoi Company — V.P. Chkalov Novosibirsk aircraft plant (NAZ). The aircraft took off and headed to the place of their deployment. Several Su-34s of the 2013 State Defense Order […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sukhoi-delivers-su-34-front-line-bombers-to-the-russian-air-force-49468/

DefenceTalkThe head of Russia’s air force, General Viktor Bondarev, met his Iranian counterparts in Tehran to discuss boosting military cooperation between the countries, local media reported Monday. Talks centred on “electronic listening systems, radar and missiles,” Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili, head of Khatam-ol-Anbia Air Defence Base, said in comments quoted by daily Sharq. Esmaili also […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iran-holds-talks-with-russia-to-boost-military-cooperation-49442/

DefenceTalkRussian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, has delivered a Mi-171E built at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant to the Kazakhstan Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Ministry uses Mi-8/17s for routine patrolling and search-and-rescue missions, and for transporting personnel and cargo. The Mi-171E has a number of features that give it an […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-helicopters-delivers-mi-171e-to-kazakhstan-49413/

DefenceTalkBrazil said Wednesday it hopes to develop state-of-the-art combat aircraft with Russia, and purchase surface-to-air missile batteries from Moscow. Brasilia is already in talks with other countries to modernize its air force by purchasing 36 fighter jets valued at up to $5 billion. US firm Boeing’s F/A-18 Super Hornet is competing against the Rafale made […]https://www.defencetalk.com/brazil-aims-to-build-advanced-fighter-jets-with-russia-49419/

DefenceTalkRussian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu will meet with Brazilian officials Wednesday following Brasilia’s decision to buy surface-to-air missile batteries from Moscow, the two sides said Tuesday. The visit, a day after Shoigu was to hold top level meetings in nearby Peru, comes as Moscow has raised its profile throughout Latin America in recent years with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-defense-minister-due-in-brazil-for-talks-49406/

DefenceTalkA Russian military delegation about to visit Brazil will offer joint development of a fifth-generation combat aircraft “of the type” of its own most newest fighter to Brazilian defense officials, a member of the delegation told RIA Novosti Monday. The proposal appears to be in support of an unsolicited offer by Russia’s combat aircraft maker […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-offer-brazil-stake-in-future-advanced-fighter-project-49395/

DefenceTalkRussia is planning to deliver the remaining Mi-35M Hind-E attack helicopters to Brazil under the 2008 contract in the next few months, a senior government official said Thursday. Russia has so far supplied nine out of 12 Mi-35s to the Latin American country under the deal worth $150 million. “We are testing the last, fourth, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-close-to-complete-attack-helicopter-deliveries-to-brazil-49409/

DefenceTalkRussia said Thursday it had successfully test-fired an upgraded version of a nuclear-capable missile that entered into service in the Soviet era and had been due to be scrapped. A defence ministry spokesman said the RS-12M Topol had hit its target at a test range that Russia leases from Kazakhstan after it was fired from […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-test-fires-nuclear-capable-missile-rs-12m-topol-49353/

DefenceTalkThe implementation of extensive naval re-armament programmes, particularly in the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Russia, has been a key growth factor for global military vessels and support in service (SIS) market. The market development has also been supported by the increasing demand for second-hand naval platforms. North America will remain the largest market, while Asia-Pacific […]https://www.defencetalk.com/extensive-naval-re-armament-programs-spur-global-military-naval-market-49284/

DefenceTalkUVZ Corporation presented 8 new products in its extensive line of special equipment at the 9th International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment and Ammunition “Russia Arms Expo 2013” that opened in Nizhny Tagil. Being the general coordinator of the salon, UVZ has the largest full-scale display that involves all the special equipment manufacturers of the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uvz-displays-new-vehicles-at-russia-arms-expo-2013-49257/