Russian Navy Discussions and Updates

[Feanor]

Given the amount of tender love and care that the Bulava had gotten recently from MoD in terms of oversight, this is not at all surprising.

 

[kazinau]

The 15th test launch of R-30 (Bulava) missile will take place on June 15-16 from Akula-class sub. In case if the upcoming launch and the 16th one are successfull, the 17th test launch will be performed from 'Yuri Dolgoruki'.

Meanwhile, on May 20 the successfull maiden test flight of the 'Liner' missile (improved SS-N-23) took place. Looks like the missile season-2011 began.

 

[Feanor]

Apparently they are close to signing a Mistral contract, after another tet-a-tet of the presidents.


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[T.C.P]

Apparently they are close to signing a Mistral contract, after another tet-a-tet of the presidents.


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Here are links in English-

Russia, France agree to sign Mistral contract in 15 days | Defense | RIA Novosti

France, Russia to sign warship deal before Putin's June visit - Sarkozy | Russia | RIA Novosti


Also, the project 20385 corvette has been laid out-

Russian shipyard lays down new corvette | Defense | RIA Novosti

 

[Wall83]

Here are links in English-

Russia, France agree to sign Mistral contract in 15 days | Defense | RIA Novosti

France, Russia to sign warship deal before Putin's June visit - Sarkozy | Russia | RIA Novosti

Jesus....how many times can they announche this news.

 

[Feanor]

Well because it was stalled in negotiations earlier. It looked, for a while, like it might not go through after all. The Russian side kept insisting on price conditions, and on the SENIT-9. The French were not so accommodating.

 

[Wall83]

Russia Snubs India; Cancels Navy, Army War Games | Defense & Security News at DefenseTalk

Haha you just have to laugh. What were the Russians thinking here?

 

[Twinblade]

Russia Snubs India; Cancels Navy, Army War Games | Defense & Security News at DefenseTalk

Haha you just have to laugh. What were the Russians thinking here?

Indian Admirals are not amused. It takes a lot of effort to prepare for wargames and to take out ships from normal patrol duties. Besides, Russia just isn't next door.

 

[Wall83]

The submarine "Dmitrii Donskoy" Leaving the harbor on June 6.
Is it time for a new Bulava test?

At 3:03 you can see the two other Typhoon submarines in the background left in reserv.

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdl1v9Y1hsk&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube - ‪Russian submarine TK-208 Dmitri Donskoi (06.06.2011)‬‏[/nomedia]

 

[T.C.P]

Still no final deal on the Mistral-

Moscow, Paris signed Mistral protocol of intent, not final deal | Defense | RIA Novosti


Wow this is rally taking a lot of time.

 

[Wall83]

Been reading some rumors about a possible future Russian destroyer class, the Project 21956.

Does anyone have any info on this ship?

 

[T.C.P]

Russia signs the deal for two Mistral ships-

Russia signs $1.7 bln deal for 2 French warships | Russia | RIA Novosti

 

[Feanor]

They're getting the SENIT 9 after all.

EDIT: STX together with USC are building the new shipyards in Kotlin island, St. Petersburg. They will be called the New Admiralty Shipyard, and will be capable of constructing ships of up to 200 000 tonns.Ownership will be 30% on the Koreans, 70% on USC.

http://lenta.ru/news/2011/06/17/stx/

 

[T.C.P]

Here is something interesting-

U.S. congresswoman says Russian-French Mistral deal threatens U.S. security | World | RIA Novosti

 

[T.C.P]

Tech transfer apparently complete-

France transfers sensitive warship technology to Russia | Defense | RIA Novosti

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

Been reading some rumors about a possible future Russian destroyer class, the Project 21956.

Does anyone have any info on this ship?

Interesting project......

Lot of info at Severnoe PDB :: Offers :: Warships :: Project 21956 Multi-purpose Ship

 

[Wall83]

Interesting project......

Lot of info at Severnoe PDB :: Offers :: Warships :: Project 21956 Multi-purpose Ship

What weird is that I have seen nothing about this new class in officials sites.
Most sources seems to be from 2007.

 

[T.C.P]

Latvia is going nuts about the deal, if the mistral is to be used as a command ship then why do these countries feel so threatened by it.

Latvia says could seek NATO support over Mistral threat | Defense | RIA Novosti

 

[Feanor]

The political implications for Latvia's anti-Russian stance are disastrous. This sort of cooperation means that Russia is basically accepted as a legitimate player by key NATO members, something that is anathema to the Baltic states.

 

[T.C.P]

June 28 will be the day for the new Bulava Launch-

Bulava launches to resume June 28 - source | Defense | RIA Novosti