The fourth prototype ΠΆ-50 fifth generation jet fighter (RIA Novosti)
Russia To Deploy Fifth-Gen Fighters, S-500 Missiles In 2016 -- RT
In 2016, the Russian military will start deploying two advanced weapons, the fifth-generation fighter jet PAK FA and the long-range surface-to-air missile systems S-500, chief of the Russian Air Forces said.
Lieutenant General Viktor Bondarev gave an outline of his branch's modernization plans, including the build-up of Arctic infrastructure, in a radio interview with the Russian News Service station on Sunday.
The flight trials of PAK FA (T-50) will soon be over, and in 2016 the Air Force is planning to start commissioning the aircraft into service, the general said.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 13, 2014
Russia to upgrade 50 military airfields by 2020 -- ITAR-TASS
Russian air force to get 200 new jets -- People's Daily
Russian Air Force Timeline -- RIA Novosti
Russian Navy Launches First Varshavyanka-Class Sub for Black Sea Fleet -- RIA Novosti
Russian Arctic island to serve as base for military transport planes -- RT
Russia, UAE Eye Joint Weapons Production – Rosoboronexport -- RIA Novosti
Sanctions cause no decline in Russia’s arms import from Europe — Rosoboronexport -- ITAR-TASS
Sanctions Will Hurt Russia's Rearmament Plans -- Moscow Times
British Navy patrol ships deal worth £348m says MoD -- BBC
Royal Navy blasted for 'disgracefully sexist' firing of woman warship captain in alleged affair -- Daily Mail
UK government to block arms exports to Israel if military action resumes -- The Guardian
Logistics: Afghan Army Becoming Immobilized -- Strategy Page
Thousands of incidents involving U.S. military cost Japan 380 million yen in compensation -- Asahi Shimbun
US Reassures China as 2,500 Marines Head to Australia -- Defense News/AFP
New U.S. defense deal with Australia underscores deeper relationship -- Washington Post
Pentagon Official: 130 Advisers Heading To Northern Iraq -- Defense News
US Clears Major Arms Sales to Saudi, Turkey -- Defense News
Report: Pentagon Made Hasty LCS Fleet Cut to 32 -- Defense Tech
Pentagon Needs to Change the Way it Buys Satellites -- Defense News
Army Picks Firms to Build Future Helicopter -- DoD Buzz
Two Industry Teams Progress in U.S. Army Helicopter Contest -- WSJ
Air Weapons: The Smallest Smart Bomb -- Strategy Page
Sweeping changes coming to Air Force evaluation, promotion systems -- Stars and Stripes
Morale: Sailors Serving As Soldiers Has Changed The Navy -- Strategy Page
U.S. Navy names new ship after Sally Ride -- Dallas Voice
Doing The Math: Saving A-10s By Cutting F-35s -- Lt. Col. Dan Ward, Breaking Defense
The U.S. Needs More Drones -- Paul Scharre, Defense Oe
The U.S. Military's Ultimate Fear: Are Aircraft Carriers Too Big To Fail? -- Henry Holst, National Interest
Air Force Has the Strategic Edge -- Alex Ward, RCD
Robin Williams touched troops with honesty, generosity -- Stars and Stripes
The Military Absolutely Loved Robin Williams -- Time
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