Russia's Defense Ministry to buy S-300 V4 air defense systemsMarch 12, 2012 - 13:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's Defense Ministry has signed a three-year deal with air-defense missile systems manufacturer Almaz-Antei for delivery of S-300 V4 (SA-12 Giant/Gladiator) air defense missile systems, the ministry said on Monday, March 12. The deal was signed by Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov and Almaz-Antei director Vladislav Menshchikov. "In accordance with the contract, three battalions of S-300V4s will be delivered and put in service in Russia's southern military district, the Ministry said. The S-300 system is a family of long-range air defense missile systems capable of engaging all types of airborne threats including UAVs, helicopters and planes, and ballistic and cruise missiles. The S-300 system is widely acknowledged as one of the most capable systems of its type in the world. The S-300V4 is the latest modernized variant of the S-300V and VM systems and has higher performance thanks to the use of uspecified upgraded elements. Independent think-tank Air Power Australia claims the S-300V4 upgrade will be designated by NATO as the SA-23 system, RIA Novosti reported. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |