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underground ring

Belarus Finds Illegal Ukrainian Arms Shipments to Russia

The smuggling network moved weapons, parts and ammunition from Ukraine through Lithuania and Belarus to reach Russia.

opinion

Will Russia Reinforce Iraq's Air Defenses After Israeli Strikes?

Military-technical cooperation between Moscow and Baghdad is on the rise.

Growing portfolio

India's Russian Arms Purchases Hit 'Breakthrough' $14.5Bln, Official Says

India is the largest buyer of Russian military hardware despite the threat of U.S. sanctions.

Missile Delivery

Russia Delivers Another Battery of S-400 Missile Defenses to Turkey

Turkey's Defense Ministry said that the delivery of a second battery of S-400 defense system had started as of Tuesday.

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.

Planes Return

Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Leave Airfield Opposite Alaska

On Wednesday, Russia flew two bombers to a far eastern Russian region opposite Alaska as part of a training exercise.

Training Exercise

Russia Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers to Region Facing the U.S.

The move was part of a training exercise that state media said showed Moscow's ability to park nuclear arms on the United States' doorstep.

Arms Race

Kremlin Says It Is Winning Arms Race Against U.S. Despite Rocket Explosion

The Kremlin boasted it was winning the race to develop new cutting edge nuclear weapons.

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.

Shipping costs

Russian Man Faces 20 Years in U.S. Prison On Arms Smuggling Charges

U.S. authorities arrested Vladimir Kuznetsov Tuesday for allegedly mailing rifle parts to Russia in packages of jeans and sneakers.

arms race

Russia Says It Would Respond to U.S. Missile Deployments in Asia

Russia would respond defensively to any threats, the Deputy Foreign Minister said.

Incoming Missiles

Turkey's First S-400 Shipment Arrives as a Second Is Planned for Ankara

The U.S. removed NATO ally Turkey from the F-35 jet programme over security concerns.

opinion

Pavel Luzin for Riddle

How Successful Is Russia's Military Propaganda Media?

Russia's military media has ramped up coverage in recent years but still falls short of commercial success.

Freak incident

Errant ‘Russian-Made’ Rocket From Syria Hits Cyprus

The missile strike was a spillover from strikes between Israel and Syria, authorities said.

Armed and Ready

Russia Shows Off New Military Technology at 2019 Army Forum, in Photos

Tanks, robots and a military drone that looks like an owl were on display.

Arms control

U.S. Sanctions Russian Arms Makers Over Alleged Iran, N. Korea and Syria Dealings

Russia’s Foreign Ministry accused Washington of “rushing to cross out the positive nature” of U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo’s recent visit.

Sanctions loophole

Russia Eases Arms Resale Rules to Avoid Sanctions – Reports

The decree allows countries buying Russian arms to avoid direct contact with Russia and slip past U.S. sanctions.

Missile video

Russian Fighter Jet Drops ‘Powerful’ Bunker Buster

Russia has used the 1,500-kilogram bombs in airstrikes against Syrian anti-regime targets.

Creative differences

Man Arrested for Vandalizing Soviet Monument Over ‘Wrong’ Tank Color

The suspect left a sign requesting that the tank be painted “a respectable color.”

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