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‘Paralyzer’ Laser Drones Developed for the Russian Military – Reports

Russian security forces have been increasingly turning to laser technologies over the past year.
Weapons

Putin Says Russia Suspends INF Nuclear Deal With U.S.

President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russia has suspended the Cold War-era INF treaty.
Weapons

Russia Says it Won't Let U.S. Inspect Missile at Heart of Nuclear Dispute

The United States issued Russia a 60-day ultimatum earlier this month to come clean about the alleged missile violation.
Defense

Russia's New Laser Weapons Systems Enter Into Service, Military Says

The new system was named "Peresvet" in an online vote earlier this year, in honor of a medieval Russian warrior monk.
UK

Britain Could Have 'Easily' Developed Nerve Agent Linked to Ex-Spy's Poisoning, Russian Scientist Says

Rink says he worked on the Novichok chemical weapons program in the Soviet Union.
UK

U.S. and U.K. Developed 'Novichok' Nerve Agent Linked to Ex-Spy's Poisoning, Russian Official Claims

"There has never been a ‘Novichok’ research project conducted in Russia," the official said.
Weapons

How the Collapse of the Soviet Union Could Have Helped Skripal's Attackers

The nerve agent used to attack Sergei Skripal could have gotten into the hands of people not acting for the Russian state.
Racism

Nigerian Student Hospitalized After Knife Attack in Southern Russia

The 21-year-old student was stabbed in the neck.
Weapons

Moscow Tests Anti-Missile Shield with Rocket Launch

The shield is designed to intercept missiles targeting Moscow.
Weapons

Russian Post Office Intercepts Attempt to Mail AK-47 to Siberia

Postal employees discovered two units of firearms in the postal division: a rifle and a Kalashnikov.
Weapons

Is the U.S. Really Targeting Russians With Bio Weapons?

One expert says there are easier ways to kill off a population
Arms

Russia Signs S-400 Missiles Deal With Saudi Arabia

Russia has signed a deal with Saudi Arabia for the delivery of anti-aircraft missiles
Putin

Blasting U.S., Putin Orders Destruction of Russia's Last Chemical Weapons

In a state-televised broadcast, President Vladimir Putin oversees the destruction of Russia's last chemical weapons.
Weapons

Russian Weapons Collector Dies Dismantling Mortar

A World War II-era mortar exploded when the collector tried to saw it apart
Weapons

Turkey Says Purchase of Russian Missiles 'Not a Concern' for U.S.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said there is no reason for the United States to worry following reports that Turkey is negotiating the purchase...
Weapons

Growth in Russia's Arms Exports Predicted After 5-Year Lull

Russia’s arms exports are projected to grow in 2017 for the first time in five years
Weapons

Russia and Saudi Arabia Agree $3.5 Bln Arms Deal

Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed an arms deal Monday valued at $3.5 billion, general director of Russian state-owned corporation Rostec Sergei Chemezov said...
Syria

Islamists in Syria Using Russian-made Night Vision — Reports

Islamic State and Jabhat al-Nusra snipers are using Russian-made night vision equipment, Russian military experts have established.
Soviet Union

Syria Used Soviet-Made Bombs in Recent Chemical Attacks – Human Rights Watch

Syrian government forces used Soviet-made air-dropped bombs specifically designed to deliver sarin gas in their recent attack on Idlib province.
Defense

Russian Air Force Receives 5 New Fighter Jets Amid Major Military Upgrades

The Russian Air Force is set to receive five new fighter jets in 2017 as part of plans to modernize Russia's military forces.
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