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Russian President Medvedev inspects the missile cruiser Moskva in Novorossiisk
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) and Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov inspect the missile cruiser Moskva in Novorossiysk on Black Sea on July 14, 2009. (UPI Photo/Anatoli Zhdanov)

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Russia orders Yak trainer aircraft
MOSCOW, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Russia's Irkut Corp. has signed a contract with the country's Defense Ministry for 55 Yak-130 jet trainers for delivery in 2015.
Russia to monitor missile launches
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Russian defense ministry scandal worsens
Russian defense ministry scandal worsens
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Russian sub-launched missile gets go-ahead
MOSCOW, July 1 (UPI) -- Russia will begin producing a submarine-launched missile despite several test failures, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said Friday.
Russia confirms Syria missile deal is on
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Russia ready to join NATO missile defense
MOSCOW, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Russia is willing to join a European missile defense shield, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said Monday.
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Russia, Italy, plan military exercises
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Russia to reform military by 2020
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“ It's very important for us that in the transition to a new image, the Russian armed forces use the experience the Israeli armed forces have and the work they have done. ”
Russia to get high-tech Israeli arms
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“ By holding this exercise, we will take the next step toward ensuring the high capability of our armed forces and the military security of the Union State, ”
Outside View: Too many officers -- Part 2
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“ We will not discharge any officers. The reduction will be done routinely by attrition through retiring commissioned officers who are beyond their term of required service, ”
Russia may slash officers from its army
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“ It was planned that the Russian military would number 1 million by 2016, ”
Serdyukov speeds up Russia's officer cutbacks plan
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“ Servicemen of nowadays armed forces of the Russian Federation carry on these traditions, as they live up to the proud title of Fatherland Defenders. ”
Russians observe Fatherland Defenders Day
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