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Putin Approves Russia’s First Long-Term Naval Strategy Through 2050

“A strategic planning document of this scale and scope has been adopted for the first time in modern Russian history,” Kremlin aide Nikolai Patrushev...

As Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Flounders, Moscow Presses Onward With Massive Amphibious Assault Ship

Analysts say the Ivan Rogov may prove more symbolic than strategic, as the fleet it is meant to bolster has suffered heavy losses in Ukraine.

Russia Begins Naval Exercises With China and Iran in Gulf of Oman

The drills, called Marine Security Belt 2025, aim to improve counter-piracy and terrorism operations at sea, Russia’s Defense Ministry said.

U.K. Minister Warns Putin as Royal Navy Tracks Russian ‘Spy Ship'

Defense Secretary John Healey said the vessel was being "used for gathering intelligence and mapping the U.K.'s critical underwater infrastructure."

Russia Not Evacuating Key Air, Naval Bases in Syria – FT

This comes amid reports that Russia has requested Turkey’s support for a safe exit.

Russia Lost 550 Soldiers in 2015-2024 Syria Intervention – BBC

Wagner group reportedly accounted for 346 of the verified Russian military deaths in Syria, while at least 116 contract soldiers died between 2015 and...

India Bolsters Navy With New Russia-Built Warship

The new ship comes as India attempts to walk a diplomatic tightrope between Russia and the West.

Russia Seeking Turkish Help Evacuating Soldiers From Syria – Reports

The request comes on the heels of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad resigning his post and fleeing the country for Moscow.

Indonesia, Russia Kick Off First Joint Naval Drills

Russia has sent three corvette class warships, a medium tanker ship, a military helicopter, and a tug boat for five-day maneuvers in two phases.

Russian Navy Ships Arrive in Myanmar for Joint Drills

Moscow held similar exercises with the Myanmar military junta last year.

Russia, China Hold Joint Navy Patrol in the Pacific

Russian and Chinese navy ships practiced anti-submarine tactics in the northeast of the Pacific Ocean.

Russian Warship Fires ‘Warning Shot’ at Norwegian Fishing Boat During Drills, Captain Claims

While the Norwegian military confirmed an encounter between the two vessels, it said there was no observation of a warning shot.

Russia, China Kick Off ‘Ocean 2024’ Joint Naval Exercises

More than 400 warships, submarines and support vessels are expected to be deployed in waters across the globe between Sept. 10 and Sept. 16.

On This Day 24 Years Ago: Russia's Kursk Submarine Disaster

The tragedy would become one of the biggest stains on President Vladimir Putin’s early rule.

Russia Begins Major Naval Exercises With Most of Its Fleet

The multi-day drills involve around 20,000 servicemen and 300 surface ships, submarines and support vessels.

In Photos: Russia Stages Showcase Naval Parade

This year’s guest list reflects Russia’s shifting allies on the world stage after its invasion of Ukraine severed its ties with Europe.

Russian Navy Ship Arrives in Cuba for Three-Day Visit

Russia's embassy in Cuba said the ship, accompanied by two others, is "part of the Baltic Fleet group that is making a friendly visit to the Cuban capital...

China Says Conducting Joint Military Drills With Russia

Joint Sea-2024 exercises reportedly began in "early July" and would last until the middle of this month.

Russia to Hold Naval Drills in Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan

Moscow routinely carries out drills in Pacific waters off its Far East coast as a show of naval strength.

Russian Nuclear-Powered Submarine Arrives in Cuba

The submarine Kazan, which Cuba says is not carrying nuclear weapons, was accompanied by the frigate Admiral Gorshkov.

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