Weekend Briefing (5-10 April)
The second week of April has seen Russia move to expand its influence in Asia and ramp tensions in Ukraine. South Korea have Unveil its new KF-21 multirole jet and… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (5-10 April)"
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Russia Seeks Closer Defense Cooperation With Vietnam
The Ministry of the National Defense of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has shared details on the visit of a Russian delegation last month. Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang,… Continue reading "Russia Seeks Closer Defense Cooperation With Vietnam"
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Sudden Increase of Russian Activity in the Arctic
In the recent decade the Russian Federation has enhanced its presence in its far northern regions, setting up a number of bases in and on the edge of the Arctic.… Continue reading "Sudden Increase of Russian Activity in the Arctic"
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Russia To Train Lao Troops and Build Military Airport in Laos
A recent report by Radio Free Asia (RFA) revealed a new Russian project in Laos: a military airport in the Xieng Khouang region which borders northern Vietnam. Speaking on a… Continue reading "Russia To Train Lao Troops and Build Military Airport in Laos"
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Three Airman Die in Tragic Incident of Tu-22M3
The crew of a Tupolev Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber died in an accident near Kaluga, Russia. The Russian defense ministry reported that a ‘malfunction’ was responsible for the deaths as… Continue reading "Three Airman Die in Tragic Incident of Tu-22M3"
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General Director of Kuznetsov Refit Shipyard Arrested For Embezzlement
The general director of a shipyard contracted to carry out repair and refit work on the Admiral Kuznetsov has been arrested by Russian law enforcement. He is alleged to have… Continue reading "General Director of Kuznetsov Refit Shipyard Arrested For Embezzlement"
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Sukhoi & MiG To Merge In United Aircraft Corporation Reorganization
Rostec, the state-owned company overseeing the United Aircraft Corporation, has announced the merger of the Sukhoi and Mikoyan aircraft companies as part of a larger reorganization of the state-owned holding… Continue reading "Sukhoi & MiG To Merge In United Aircraft Corporation Reorganization"
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Human Rights Groups File Lawsuit Against Wagner PMC Over Torture And Killing Of Syrian Civilian
Three non-government organizations announced yesterday the filing of a lawsuit against the Russian Wagner Group private military company for its contractors’ torture and killing of a Syrian civilian. The Syrian… Continue reading "Human Rights Groups File Lawsuit Against Wagner PMC Over Torture And Killing Of Syrian Civilian"
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France Conducts its First Military Exercise in Space
When looking up at night sky, France may not be the first thing to come to mind. Even so, among NATO nations, the country’s commitment to the idea of space… Continue reading "France Conducts its First Military Exercise in Space"
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UralVagonZavod Ships Out First Production T-90M Tanks
UralVagonZavod has announced that it has shipped out the first production T-90Ms to the Russian Army. In a press release, the tank manufacturer provided photographs of a T-90M on the… Continue reading "UralVagonZavod Ships Out First Production T-90M Tanks"