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denying shortages

Russia Says Ramping Up Ammunition Production for Ukraine War

Russia’s defense industry has stepped up production of ammunition for the military to use in Ukraine, Sergei Chemezov, who heads the state defense...

Russia Warns of Escalation As Germany Greenlights Leopard Tanks for Ukraine

Russian officials warned of a possible escalation in its war on Ukraine as Germany agreed to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine following weeks of pressure...

short turnaround

Russia Firing Newly Made Missiles in Ukraine Despite Sanctions – Research

Russia has pounded Ukraine with newly made cruise missiles in recent weeks, British weapons researchers said Monday, suggesting that production has continued...

progress undone

Russia's Use of Landmines in Ukraine Poses Threat – Monitor

Russia's use of landmines in Ukraine, including newly produced models, threatens to overturn progress made on the issue over the past 25 years, a monitor...

In Photos: Russia Shows Off Military Tech in Ukraine War's Shadow

The annual arms expo aims to sell Russia's military hardware to foreign buyers despite its lagging campaign in Ukraine.

Philippines Scraps Russian Helicopter Deal Over Potential Sanctions – AP

Manila had been set to buy 16 Mi-17s for $227 million.

bolstered fleet

Russia on Track to Deliver Fighter Jets to Myanmar – Reports

Russia will deliver Su-30 jets and Yak-130 training aircraft to Myanmar's military junta, a top defense cooperation official reportedly said.

meet me halfway

Turkey to Send Home Russian S-400 Missile System Experts in Signal to U.S. – Reports

The U.S. had sanctioned Turkey over its purchase of the Russian-made air defense system for a reported $2.5 billion.

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.

steady business

Russia's Arms Sales in 2020 'Successful' Despite Pandemic

The figures make arms sales one of the country's only industries to come out unscathed from the pandemic.

WEAPONS REDUCTIONS

Gorbachev Expects Biden to Extend U.S.-Russia Arms Curbs

The New START Treaty is the Cold War rivals' last remaining nuclear reduction pact and is set to expire Feb. 5.

fact-checking flub

Trump Ad Supporting U.S. Troops Shows Russian Fighter Jets, Rifles

“Today you hear about the Kremlin’s hand in U.S. politics. Tomorrow you are this hand,” the stock photo's creator said.

Trump Nominee to Russia: Abandon ‘Flying Chernobyl’ Nuclear Missile

“There’s no good argument [and] logic for having these kinds of doomsday systems,” Marshall Billingslea said.

reaching new heights

Russia Touts S-500’s Ability to Destroy Hypersonic Weapons in Space

The S-500 can be considered “the first generation of space defense systems,” Russia's air and space chief said.

priority shipment

Russia Expects Expedited Fighter Jet Deal With India – Interfax

The move comes amid India's heightened tensions with China and Pakistan.

express shipping

Russia to Speed Up S-400 Delivery to India Amid China Standoff

“This system will be our silver bullet against our enemies,” an unnamed Indian military source told Kommersant.

Russia Stages First Ship-Launched ‘Tsirkon’ Hypersonic Missile Test

Russia is reportedly planning more test-launches of the missile from nuclear submarines this year.

Russia Plans S-400 Deliveries to India in 2021

India's $5 billion contract with Russia for the S-400 systems puts Delhi at risk of U.S. sanctions.

Ahead of schedule

Russia Eyes Early Delivery of Advanced S-500 Air Defense System

The S-500 Prometheus is touted as being capable of intercepting stealth warplanes.

Upgraded planes

Vietnam Orders $350M Combat Training Jets From Russia – Vedomosti

Vietnam would reportedly be the sixth country to import the Yak-130 combat training jet.

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