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Articles with tag "Defense"

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.
Dangerous Maneuver

U.S. Intercepts Russian Warplanes off Alaska

This was the fourth time this month that U.S. planes have intercepted Russian aircraft near Alaska.
wwii remembrance

Putin Hails Russian War Dead at Giant New Army Cathedral

The ceremony marked the 79th anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union.
Intercepted flight

U.S. Escorts Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Near Alaska, Moscow Says

The escort is the second time in a week that the U.S. has intercepted Russian bombers near Alaska's coast.
UNRELENTING CRISIS

Coronavirus Is Just Getting Started in Some Russian Regions. Their WWII Parades Are Going Ahead.

Meanwhile, 20 cities have canceled or delayed the June 24 parades because of the pandemic.
Military mega-church

Russia Consecrates Grandiose Armed Forces Cathedral

Hundreds of members of the Armed Forces attended, eschewing face masks and social distancing.
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."
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