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Articles with tag "Defense"

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.
iskander affair

Explainer: What Is Russia’s Role in Recent Armenian Unrest?

Armenia has faced days of political crisis after its prime minister made controversial remarks on a Russian missile system.
aerial warfare

Israeli Defense System Shot Down Russian Missile in Karabakh War – Reports

An unnamed official said Yerevan launched a Russian Iskander missile “directly into the capital” of Azerbaijan days before its ceasefire with Baku...
security enhancement

Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drill in Indian Ocean

Joint exercises will include a drill simulating ship abduction and fighting fires.
rsvp

Russia Snubs European Security Panel in 30-Year First

Russian Defense Ministry officials opted out of the OSCE Military Doctrine Seminar “due to unfriendly policies of the West.”
multi-domain operations

Russia Floats Pre-Emptive ‘Intimidation’ Strike to Counter U.S. Strategy

Russian military scientists described the Pentagon’s air, land, sea, cyber and space integration strategy as an existential threat to national security...
close encounter

Russian Bomber Low-Passes U.S. Destroyer in Black Sea

Russia’s move threatens to further fuel tensions with NATO allies in the region.
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