Russia Plans $650bn Defence Spend Up To 2020 -- BBC
Eight nuclear submarines, 600 jets and 1,000 helicopters feature in plans to renew Russia's military by 2020, priced at 19tn roubles (£400bn; $650bn).
One hundred warships are also due to be bought in, including two helicopter carriers, in addition to two already being purchased from France.
The submarines will carry the Bulava missile, despite recent test failures.
Analysts say the ambitious programme only makes sense if the military upgrades its training and recruitment.
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Russia heading to arms buying spree -- UPI
Russian military to purchase 600 planes, 100 ships -- Stars and Stripes/AP
Russia unveils $650B rearmament plan -- News.com.au
Russia launches $650 bn military spending drive -- Sydney Morning Herald
Russia launches $651B rearmament plan -- BNO News
One hundred warships are also due to be bought in, including two helicopter carriers, in addition to two already being purchased from France.
The submarines will carry the Bulava missile, despite recent test failures.
Analysts say the ambitious programme only makes sense if the military upgrades its training and recruitment.
Read more ....
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