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2014-12-04 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Russian Air Force To Acquire New Aircraft, Helos, Bolster Arctic Presence

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Posted by Angerenter Clins5983 2014-12-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 In April, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Arctic has traditionally been a sphere of "special interest" to Moscow.

"3rd holiest place in Communism"

Posted by Frank G 2014-12-04 09:07|| 2014-12-04 09:07|| Front Page Top

#2 I notice that almost ALL of the "new, advanced" aircraft are either new models of existing aircraft, or enhancements to older models. Not a lot "new" there. Same for the radars.

Posted by Old Patriot 2014-12-04 14:34|| 2014-12-04 14:34|| Front Page Top

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