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Articles with tag "Defense"

tense confrontation

Russian Troops Block U.S. Military Convoy in Syria

Russia said it turned around six U.S. MRAP-type armored vehicles that drove “along an uncoordinated route and without prior notice.”
observation over

Putin Submits Open Skies Treaty Withdrawal Bill

The U.S. exited the Open Skies Treaty in November, citing Russian violations that Moscow denies.
trial run

Russian Navy Conducts First Black Sea Supersonic Cruise Missile Test

The Black Sea Fleet test-fired the system in the week that it launched live-fire naval combat exercises.
WAR CHEST

Russia World’s No. 4 in Military Spending – Think Tank

Expenditure rose to $61.7 billion despite the pandemic.
'temporarily dangerous'

Russia Blocks Flights Over Black Sea, Crimea Amid Military Drills

The notice comes amid high tensions between Moscow and the West over Russia’s military buildup and renewed clashes in eastern Ukraine.
high concentration

EU Corrects Estimate of Russian Troops on Ukraine Border

The EU slashed its estimate of the numbers of Russian troops from 150,000 to more than 100,000.
show of force

Russian Warships Stage Black Sea Drills Ahead of U.S. Arrivals

The drills follow Turkey’s announcement that the United States had notified it of plans to send two warships to the area.
east vs. west

Moscow Takes Measures in Response to 'Threatening' NATO Actions

NATO on Tuesday told Moscow to end its "unjustified" buildup of troops along the border with Ukraine.
on the move

Russia Moves Ground Troops, Ballistic Missile Systems Near Ukraine Border – British Analysts

The Janes defense publication said it located at least 14 Russian Armed Forces units, including Iskander ballistic missile systems.
increased movements

Russian Troop Buildup Near Ukraine Largest Since War Outbreak, Monitor Says

“We haven’t seen such a concentration of troops since the hot phase of the war in Ukraine in 2014-15,” the Conflict Intelligence Team said.
target practice

Russia Conducts First Pacific Long-Range Cruise Missile Test

U.S. defense officials have voiced concern that Russia's Kalibr cruise missile will offset U.S. advantages in the Pacific region.
northern force

Satellite Images Show Russia’s Arctic Military Buildup – CNN

The Pentagon said Monday that the U.S. is monitoring Russia’s Arctic buildup “very closely.”
shadowed flights

NATO Performs 10 Interceptions of Russian Jets in Single Day

The Western military alliance said it scrambled its jets in response to an “unusual peak of flights” by Russian fighter jets and bombers.
show of force

Russia Stages Fresh Military Drills in the Arctic

Retired Russian admiral Viktor Kravchenko said the exercises were to send a "signal to our foreign friends — the Americans."
training maneuvers

Russia Launches Large-Scale Military Drills in Eastern Siberia

The exercises involving more than 12,000 servicemen aim to “ensure military security in eastern Russia.”
'strategic partner'

Russia to Deepen Ties With Myanmar Military Junta, Top Defense Official Says in First Visit After Coup

Experts told The Moscow Times that the visit showed that Russia is eager to cooperate with the military junta. 
fatal incident

3 Russian Soldiers Killed in Supersonic Bomber Accident

The Тu-22М3's crew members were killed when the emergency ejection seats malfunctioned, state news agencies said.
military display

Russia to Display Advanced Armata Tanks at Red Square Parade

This year’s Victory Day parade marks the 76th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat in World War II.
new hardware

Russia to Receive Advanced Armata Tanks in 2022

The Armata T-14 will be Russia’s first main battle tank to be deployed in 40 years.
too close for comfort

Russia Escorts U.S. Bomber Over Baltics

The U.S. Air Force said its bomber had flown over the capitals of NATO members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in a show of solidarity.
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