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Articles with tag "Defense"

Arctic buildup

Russia Test Fires Missiles From Submarines in the Barents Sea

The Defense Ministry said the ship missile systems' efficiency was confirmed during the tests.
Test run

Russia’s Recon Drone Takes Off as Military Touts 24-Hour Flight Time

The Altius-U boasts an “entire spectrum of reconnaissance tasks using optical, radio and radar means,” the Defense Ministry said.
Joint Exercises

130K Troops to Hold Mass Military Drills at War Games, Russia Announces

Russia's military will be joined by troops from China, India, Pakistan and four Central Asian republics for anti-terror drills.
In flight

Russian Military Pairs Stealth Drone With Manned Fighter Jet

The Okhotnik stealth drone can be seen flying with the Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter aircraft.
Second round

Blasts Rock Russian Ammo Depot in Siberia, 5 Injured – Reports

This is the second time in a week that explosions have broken out at the ammunition depot.
Nuclear scare

Russian Explosion Victims Hit By Radiation, Media Reports

Six people injured during a rocket engine explosion were allegedly transported on two planes to Moscow for treatment.
Mysterious blast

Radiation Spike Fuels Scramble for Iodine in Russian Cities Near Explosion

Greenpeace cited official data that it said showed radiation levels had risen 20 times above the normal level in Severodvinsk, a city of 185,000.
Deadly fire

2 Dead in Russian Rocket Engine Explosion; Radiation Spikes, Shipping Shut

The explosion was the second major incident to hit the military in Russia this week.
Drone debut

Russian Military Unveils Stealth Drone’s Maiden Flight

The Okhotnik has been compared to the U.S. B-2 stealth bomber and can fly up to 1,000 kilometers per hour.
Arctic militarization

Russia Delivers Weapons to New Arctic Garrison

Ships delivered 175 units of weaponry to the new air defense base in Tiksi in the Far East.
Powder keg

‘Human Error’ Likely Caused Siberian Arms Depot Blast, Official Says

Dramatic footage posted online showed huge explosions on the horizon after a military ammunition depot caught fire.
good game

Russia Unites Countries in Battle at Annual War Games

Twenty-five countries gathered on the outskirts of Moscow to compete in events like tank racing and field kitchen cook-offs.
Well-behaved boys

Russian Paratroopers March Through Moscow on Their Special Day

Russia's military parachuters put on a show of pomp and circumstance on the typically rowdy Paratroopers Day.
Convenient contracts

Russian Defense Chief’s Reported Ex Made $100M From Ministry Deals, Media Reports

“Shoigu’s beloved woman broke the record held by [former Defense Minister Anatoly] Serdyukov’s mistress,” a new investigation said.
'Ocean Shield'

Over 10K Russian Troops Deployed for Baltic Naval Drills

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has vowed to hold the maneuvers on a regular basis.
Isolated internet

Russia Tests Encrypted ‘Military Internet,’ Media Reports

The network is “completely autonomous and resistant to external influence,” a Russian military expert said.
Extracurricular education

Russia Plans $63M Military-Patriotic Youth Education Center – RBC

The militarization of young Russians has drawn controversy in the past several years.
Walked back

Russian Soldier Denies 'Willingness to Shoot Protesters' Poll After Pressure

The soldier previously said his unit expressed willingness to shoot protesters if ordered.
Cyber Spying

Russian Defense Contractor Developing Smartphone Spyware, U.S. Firm Says

The contractor was sanctioned by the U.S. in 2016.
Pivot East

Russia Moves Toward Military Cooperation Deal With China

The military component comes as part of increasing Russian-Chinese cooperation.
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