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U.S., Russia Warships Dock in Strategic Sudan Port

Russia recently signed a 25-year agreement to build a naval base in Port Sudan, part of Moscow's latest geopolitical push into Africa.

security enhancement

Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drill in Indian Ocean

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

Russia Stages Black Sea Warship Drills Amid U.S. Destroyer Presence

The Admiral Makarov performed exercises “under combat training plans” after three U.S. vessels entered the Black Sea waters.

underwater drone

Russia Building Coastal Base for ‘Doomsday Nuke’ – Reports

The base is aimed at extending the Poseidon's service life.

rare appearance

Russian Navy to Join NATO Countries for Joint Exercises in 10-Year First

The last time the Russian Navy operated together with NATO ships was in 2011.

western tension

Russia Bolsters Military Forces in Baltic Exclave Amid NATO Fears

A Russian naval admiral accused NATO of deploying an armored tank and several battalion-tactical groups to Kaliningrad's borders.

Post-Cold War Tensions

Russia Says Chased off U.S. Warship in Its Pacific Waters

A Russian anti-submarine destroyer threatened to "use a ramming maneuver to drive the intruder out of its territorial waters."

Russian Jailed for Sharing Military Secrets With CIA – TASS

The man is accused of trying to share information about advanced naval weapons systems.

unwelcome visit

Bear and Cub Shot Dead by Russian Submariners After Climbing On Vessel

Reports said the bears were shot because the mother “was very emaciated and wounded.”

On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train: The Sailor

Meet a young man in the Russian Navy who has a personal kind of patriotism.

Russian Nuclear Sub Surfaces Off Alaska During War Games

Local fishermen reported having a close encounter with the Russian vessels.

Navy on the Neva

Russia's Naval Fleet Goes on Display in Annual Parade

The parade in St. Petersburg took place as President Vladimir Putin has boasted of the Navy's growing capabilities.

shipyard speech

Putin Inaugurates New Warships, Hails Russia's Virus Response in Crimea Visit

Putin said the share of modern ships in Russia's Navy should exceed 70% of its fleet by 2027.

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.

Russia Trails First U.S. Warships in Barents Sea Since 1980s

The U.S.-British security operation comes as Russia's military expands its activities in the Arctic.

Deep Sea Deployment

Navy: New Attack Submarines Will Sail for Northern Fleet

The Russian Defense Ministry has definitively approved the deployment of Yasen-class submarines.

Russian Scientist Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Treason

Investigators accused Alexei Temirev of sending Russian state secrets to Vietnam, the RBC news website cited his lawyer as saying.

Russian Submarine Officer in Syria Fired for Drunken Anti-Putin Swearing

Court documents reportedly said the officer “could not refrain from drinking” after his tour in Syria was extended.

Russia’s Northern Fleet to Get New Anti-Submarine Aircraft

Technical requirements have already been prepared for Russia’s new anti-submarine aircraft based on a late-Soviet passenger plane.

‘Erratic’ Russian Spy Ship Spotted Off Southeast U.S.

The spy ship reportedly isn’t using its navigation lights and isn’t responding to commercial vessels' calls.

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