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Articles with tag "Defense"
Continent's Security Architecture
The Open Skies Treaty: NATO's Eyes Over Russia
Washington has said Moscow had "weaponized" the treaty to target "critical infrastructure" in the U.S. and Europe.
militarizing space
Russia Tests Anti-Satellite Weapon From Plesetsk
The Pentagon sees the missile test as a rapidly advancing threat to its own space systems.
high-profile Heist
Kremlin Sounds Alarm Over 'Doomsday Plane' Robbery
The robbed plane is a highly-classified flying command center built to evacuate the Russian president in case of a nuclear explosion.
obituary
Last Soviet Defense Minister Dies From Coronavirus – Reports
Yevgeny Shaposhnikov reportedly died due to the coronavirus at age 78.
pilfered plane
Russia's ‘Doomsday’ Plane Robbed During Upgrade – Reports
The Ilyushin Il-80 was reportedly undergoing maintenance when thieves broke open its cargo hatch and stole 39 pieces of radio equipment.
army inoculation
Russian Military Launches Coronavirus Vaccination Campaign
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said more than 400,000 military personnel will be vaccinated.
target practice
Russia Test-Fires ‘Tsirkon’ Hypersonic Missile
The latest launch is at least the third test run of the Tsirkon this year.
modernized launcher
Russia to Upgrade Flamethrower Systems – Izvestia
The TOS-1 systems will be equipped with longer-range “scorching” rockets and real-time targeting capabilities.
new equipment
Russia to Upgrade ‘Outdated’ Multiple Rocket Launchers
The next-generation family of Tornado MLRS will replace outdated models by 2027.
accidental downing
Azerbaijan Downs Russian Helicopter in Armenia as Fighting Rages Over Karabakh
Two crew members were killed when the Mi-24 helicopter was hit by a man-portable air defense system.
widening foothold
Russia Opens Military Office in Central African Republic
Moscow is also considering expanding its pool of military instructors in CAR.
military partners
Russia Moves to Open Defense Ministry Office in Serbia
The office would reportedly be authorized to inspect Serbian military units that are armed with Russian weapons.
speed of sound
Russia Successfully Test-Launches ‘Tsirkon’ Hypersonic Missile
The missile hit a sea target for the first time in Tuesday's test-launch, the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces said.
armed and ready
Russia's Season of War Games Unites West-Weary Allies
"These exercises are the main annual test of the Russian Armed Forces' readiness to engage in a large-scale conflict," one analyst said.
hard landing
Friendly Fire Suspected in Russian Fighter Jet Crash
A missile may have accidentally hit the Su-30 during exercises, a regional emergency services source told TASS.
KAVKAZ-2020
India Pulls Out of Russian Military Drills With China, Pakistan
India was one of several countries due to carry out the exercises, but border standoffs have changed plans.
baltic tensions
Sweden Bolsters Baltic Military Presence in Show of Force Toward Russia
Sweden said Tuesday that it lifted its military readiness for the first time since 1991.
tank race
Russia Rolls Out the Tanks in Annual International War Games
The annual competitive event showcases the latest military vehicles and equipment from dozens of countries.
risky missile
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.
fighting the virus
Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine ‘Ready,’ Military Says
Russia’s Health Ministry disputed the characterization, saying the vaccine's trials have not yet ended.
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