Idlib Strains Russia and Turkey’s Relationship The recent military escalation at Idlib region of Syria challenges relations between Russia and Turkey. Since the end of February intense engagements have occured… Continue reading "Escalation & Deescalation Between Russia and Turkey"
On the 22nd February, Russia delivered the first Pantsir-S1E (NATO: SA-22 Greyhound) self-propelled anti-aircraft gun and missile system ordered by Serbia last November. So far three of six shipments have… Continue reading "Serbia Receives First Pantsir-S1E Air Defense System"
On 20th February, the Turkish Army launched a ‘limited’ operation to retake the town of Nayrab in Syria’s Idlib Governorate. The town had been captured in a Syrian Arab Army… Continue reading "Turkey Launches Military Operation in Idlib"
Russian state-owned news agency TASS reported on the 19 February, that Russia’s Ministry of Defense is planning to order several dozen upgraded Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers for the Russian Air Force. The… Continue reading "Russia to Order New Upgraded Su-34 Fighter-Bombers"
Two Mi-8/17 helicopters used by the Syrian Air Force were downed in rapid succession during the Syrian Arab Army’s offensive on the Idlib Governorate. The first helicopter was shot down… Continue reading "Two Syrian Barrel Bombers Downed"
On 27 December, the Armenian Air Force took delivery of four Sukhoi Su-30SMs (NATO reporting name Flanker-H) purchased from Russia. The arrival of the multi-role aircraft was announced by the… Continue reading "Armenia Receives Su-30SMs"
Russian media sources have reported that a Sukhoi Su-57 (NATO reporting name Felon) crashed during an engine test flight near Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The crash took place on 24 December, with the… Continue reading "First Production Su-57 Destroyed In Crash"
The Russian Federation’s Foundation for Advanced Studies (Fond Perspektivnykh Issledovaniy – FPI) revealed a new version of the Marker unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). It boasts a different track configuration and… Continue reading "Russia Reveals Updated Marker Unmanned Ground Vehicle"
Social media posts out of Murmansk on 12 December revealed that the Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia’s sole aircraft carrier, had caught fire. This was later confirmed by official news coverage. The… Continue reading "Fire Aboard Admiral Kuznetsov"
The Russian Defence Ministry displayed a number of Kungas family unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) last month during blast testing at the 12th Central Research Institute. Russia is aiming to field… Continue reading "Russia Testing Kungas UGV Family"