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Articles with tag "Defense"

Test run

Putin Oversees Hypersonic Missile Test in Crimea

The exercises involved more than 30 ships, a Black Sea Fleet submarine and more than 40 Aerospace Forces aircraft.
New weapons

Russia Deploys First Hypersonic Avangard ICBM Missile

Officials say the ICBM flies 27 times faster than the speed of sound.
big guns

‘They’re Trying to Catch Up’: Putin’s Defense Speech in Quotes

Putin reviewed Russia's new weapons and military developments of 2019.
knock knock

Security Forces Kidnap Kremlin Critic, Force Him Into Army – Reports

Security forces broke down Shaveddinov's door in a raid, Navalny aides said.
Talking points

Russian Army Gen. Gerasimov, in Quotes

Russia's Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces discussed the country's arms and strategies during a speech.
Fatal crash

2 Russian Pilots Killed in Military Helicopter Crash

The pilots had embarked on their scheduled training flight late at night amid poor weather conditions.
deterring threats

Russia ‘Outguns’ Britain and NATO in Eastern Europe – Report

Britain needs to upgrade its artillery in eastern Europe as an “urgent and critical priority,” the think tank reportedly said.
Artillery action

Russia Fires Heavy Artillery Before Missile Forces Holiday

The holiday marks the start of the Red Army's counteroffensive against German forces during the Battle of Stalingrad.
Serving an ultimatum

U.S. Warns Egypt Over $2Bln Russian Fighter Jet Deal – WSJ

Washington is reportedly urging its allies and partners to reconsider transactions with Russia.
changing hands

Russia Launches New Air Base in Former U.S. Syria Stronghold

Russian forces have strengthened their presence in northern Syria after the U.S. announced its withdrawal.
Changing hands

Russia Obtains Israel’s New Interceptor Missile in Syria, Reports Say

Russian engineers are allegedly studying the David's Sling missile in Moscow.
brothers in arms

Russia, Serbia Follow ‘Slavic Shield’ With Second Joint Military Drill

The drills included Russia’s first use of its S-400 missile defense system abroad.
New missiles

Russia Prepares Largest-Ever ‘Satan-2’ Ballistic Missile Tests

Russia says the missile is capable of destroying an area the size of Texas.
New missile

Russian Nuclear Sub Test-Fires New ICBM

The Bulava missile flew thousands of kilometers from the White Sea to Kamchatka.
you're not fired

Russian Soldiers Forced to Serve Motherland Through ‘Bribery, Blackmail and Extortion’ – Novaya Gazeta

New testimonials describe the tactics used to “persecute” and “insult” officers who seek an early discharge from service.
near nato

Russia Deploys S-300 Missile System Near Afghanistan for First Time

The S-300 will now be in an area where NATO forces are active.
arctic ambition

Russia Launches New Battle Ship to ‘Defend National Interests’ in the Arctic

The ship will take on a variety of roles and comes equipped with a portable anti-aircraft missile system, its makers say.
Fatal shooting

Russian Soldier Shoots 8 Dead After Nervous Breakdown

The conscript has been detained, the Defense Ministry said.
FALLING FAVOR

Russians Trust Putin Less Than Army – Poll

The president’s trust rating fell in 2018 and never recovered, while the military is seen as a strong protector.
Misfire

What Went Wrong at Russia’s Latest Military Drills?

There were reports of mishaps at the drills involving ballistic and cruise missiles.
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