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Articles with tag "Defense"

defense doctrine

Russia Allows Nuclear Response to Conventional Attacks

The policy's publishing comes months before the last major U.S.-Russian nuclear arms control treaty is set to expire.
Vaccine race

Russian Army to Test Coronavirus Vaccine on Troops

Fifty military personnel have volunteered as test subjects for the vaccine, the Defense Ministry said.
'european de-escalation'

Russia Scales Down Military Drills Near NATO Borders in 2020 – Official

Col. Gen. Sergei Rudskoy accused the U.S. and NATO allies of continuing to stage war games near Russia’s borders.
too close for comfort

U.S. Navy Accuses Russian Jets of ‘Unsafe’ Mediterranean Interception

It marks the third time in six weeks that a Russian fighter jet has approached a U.S. patrol in the region.
nuclear waters

Russia's 'Doomsday Drone' Prepares for Testing

The Poseidon underwater drone is built to carry a nuclear warhead weighing up to two megatons.
off the radar

Russia Begins Building First Stealth Bomber – Report

The plane will reportedly feature a flying wing design similar to U.S. stealth bombers and fly at subsonic speeds.
fatal crash

4 Dead as Russian Helicopter Crashes at Airport

The incident is the second time an Mi-8 aircraft has crashed in the past week.
DEFENSE PACT

Russia Calls U.S. Leaving Open Skies Treaty a 'Blow' to European Security

The pact is rooted in Cold War efforts to prevent a conflict between the two countries.
baltic presence

Russian Navy to Bolster Baltic Fleet With 6 New Warships

The move comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and NATO member states in the Baltics.
close ranks

400 Russian Cadets Infected With Coronavirus After Moscow V-Day Rehearsals – Proekt

Rehearsals for the massive military parade were ongoing until April 16.
high altitude

Russian Paratroopers Jump at 10K Meters Over Arctic Base

Officials called the exercise “the first in world history.”
big spender

Russia Returns to Top 5 Defense Spending Countries Worldwide – Think Tank

Russia’s military spending amounts to 3.9% of its GDP.
army worship

In Photos: Russia Unveils New Military Mega-Church

The cathedral will stand as a symbol of the close church-defense ties seen in modern-day Russia.
church and state

Russia’s New Military Mega-Church to Feature Putin, Stalin, Crimea Mosaics

The Russian Orthodox Church called the depictions "appropriate."
Intercepted

Russian Jets Buzz U.S., NATO Aircraft Over Baltic and Mediterranean

The interceptions end a pause of at least six months in Russian and U.S. aircraft buzzing each other in the area.
INFECTION WORRIES

Russia to Quarantine Troops Rehearsing for Postponed WWII Parade on Coronavirus Concerns

Dozens of cadets involved in preparations for the event tested positive for Covid-19.
spreading in the ranks

Dozens of Russian Cadets Involved With WWII Parade Rehearsals Infected With Coronavirus: Reports

Another 106 who have arrived in Moscow for the parade as early as March 20 are reportedly waiting for test results. 
Deep Sea Deployment

Navy: New Attack Submarines Will Sail for Northern Fleet

The Russian Defense Ministry has definitively approved the deployment of Yasen-class submarines.
war on coronavirus

How is the Russian Military Fighting the Coronavirus?

From new medical centers to anti-epidemic drills, Russia's Armed Forces are preparing for an escalation of the epidemic.
no panic

Russian Military Says Busloads of Troops Near Moscow ‘Routine’

Footage of a bus convoy with men in military fatigues sparked speculation that Moscow could enter a coronavirus lockdown.
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