DN - Defence Notes
Russian military boosts up its air-to-air missile inventory
The Russian Air and Space Force (RuASF) replenished its ordinance stocks with 140 R-77-1 (AA-12 Adder) beyond visual range air-to-air missiles, taken in Q1 2019. This was unveiled by Nikolay Gusev, director general of the R-77-1’s manufacturer, Moscow-based GosMKB Vympel.
He also disclosed that the 2019 state defence ...
Want to read more?
Premium news content is only available to Shephard Plus subscribers or Online News subscribers
More from Defence Notes
-
Podcast: Riding in the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle, and the US Navy’s response to the cyber threat
Welcome to Episode 18 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
-
India claims new first for world's fastest cruise missile
If you are looking for exclusive defence and aerospace news why not try our Premium News service for free? Click HereIndia said the world's fastest cruise ...
-
Sweden seeks defence growth if budget demands met
With increased military activity in the Baltic Sea and Russia’s aggression in the air and on the ground, it is hardly surprising Sweden is looking ...
-
Russian bombers and fighters intercepted off Alaska
US fighters intercepted six Russian military aircraft in international airspace west of Alaska, and shadowed them until they exited the area, the North American Air ...
-
Saab open to expanding Gripen global manufacturing
Whilst Saab's Swedish production line can manufacture 24 Gripen aircraft per annum, the company is open to sharing technology know-how with allies looking to acquire the ...
-
Turkey says to produce S-500s with Russia after S-400 missile deal
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 18 May said Turkey and Russia would jointly produce S-500 defence systems after Ankara's controversial purchase of the S-400 ...