Russia to Synchronize Submarine Construction with Weapon Delivery

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged to synchronize construction of submarines with delivery of their weapons. The corresponding statement was made at a meeting devoted to the development of the Russian Naval Forces.

“The weaponry should be supplied synchronously with commissioning of submarines carrying these weapons,” the Russian President said, adding that the deadlines of building new submarines as well as their prices should be observed. In addition, Mr. Putin noted the importance of the coastal infrastructure development.

“Our Armed Forces, including the Strategic Nuclear Deterrence Forces, should be well-balanced, therefore, we will pay proper attention to the Russian Navy in general, and to its strategic part, in particular,” the Russian President pointed out.

It should be noted that the Russia Navy received the new strategic missile carrier Yury Dolgoruky in 2013. Two more submarines, the Aleksander Nevsky and the Vladimir Monomakh, should enter service next year. The Naval Forces are expected to adopt a total of eight submarines by 2020.

Indonesia Receives Second Russian Mi-171 Helicopter

Russian Helicopters has supplied Airfast Indonesia with the second commercial multirole Mi-171 helicopter manufactured by Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant. Airfast Indonesia, one of the country’s largest providers of aviation services to the oil, mining and construction industries, received its first commercial Mi-171 helicopter in 2012.

“The Indonesian company selected the Mi-171 for its versatility, high level of reliability and ease of use, as well as for the helicopter’s ability to operate in various climatic conditions. Mi-8/17 series helicopters can be used to perform a wide range of missions. In 2012 and 2013 the companies signed contracts for the delivery of two more Mi-171s to Indonesia,” the press service stated.

It’s worth noting that over 5,000 Mi-8/17 series helicopters are currently operated around the world. The helicopter’s capabilities are expanding on a daily basis, and it can handle various and complex tasks due to continuous modernization of the Mi-8/17 series by Russian Helicopters.

Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces to Get 22 ICBMs Next Year

The Russian Strategic Missile Forces will take delivery of 22 intercontinental ballistic missiles next year. This statement was made by Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on Wednesday.

“This year, two missile regiments have been equipped with new mobile complexes, and next year, the Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Federation will receive 22 additional ground-based intercontinental ballistic missiles,” Mr. Putin noted at a meeting held in the southern city of Sochi and dedicated to development of the Strategic Missile Troops.

“We intend to continue developing the main component of our strategic nuclear deterrent as a matter of priority. They should be powerful and capable of penetrating any missile defence systems, both the existing ones and those that could be designed in the future, with regard to the increasing technical capabilities of missile defence systems,” the Russian President emphasized, without specifying the type of new intercontinental ballistic missiles to be deployed.

Russian Air Defences Take Delivery of Pantsir-S Systems

The Russian Air Defence Forces have received six Pantsir-S short-range air defence systems to be used by a new missile regiment formed to protect the skies over Moscow. This came in a statement by Col. Dmitry Zenin, a spokesman for Russia’s Defence Ministry.

“The Pantsir-S battalion is set to form part of the third S-400 air defence missile regiment deployed near the Russian capital. The new regiment is expected to be put on combat duty in December,” Mr. Zenin commented.

It should be noted that Pantsir-S is primarily designed to defend higher ranking air defence systems, such as the S-300 and S-400 regiments. Two S-400 regiments currently deployed around Moscow include a Pantsir-S battalion each, according to the Defence Ministry.

It’s worth mentioning that Pantsir-S is a gun-missile system combining a wheeled vehicle mounting a fire-control radar and electro-optical sensor, two 30-mm cannon and up to 12 57E6 radio-command guided short-range missiles, and is designed for engaging a variety of low altitude targets.

Russia and Turkey Discussing Akkuyu NPP Construction Project

St. Petersburg hosted the 4^th meeting of the Russian-Turkish High-Level Cooperation Council, which coordinates implementation of important projects within political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation. The delegation of Turkish representatives was headed by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of Turkey.

The particular issue for conversation was the construction of Turkey’s first nuclear power plant Akkuyu. It was noted that the volume of investments in the Turkish Republic would reach about 20 billion dollars.

“Approximately 25 percent of all works carried out during construction of the plant will be performed by Turkish companies. It means additional jobs and large-scale investments in the future of Turkey’s power economy,” Russian President Vladimir Putin stated.

“We are actively cooperating in the energy sector. Together with the Russian Federation, we are building the first nuclear power plant, the issue is about investments in the economy in the amount of tens of billions of dollars and creation of an entire industry of innovative technologies,” the Turkish Prime Minister concluded.