US worries Russian troop arrival could lead to nuclear weapons in Belarus
WASHINGTON: The United States is worried that the arrival of Russian troops in Belarus for exercises could lead to a permanent presence that might introduce nuclear weapons into the country, a senior State Department official told reporters Tuesday. Nuclear Weapons and War Heads Russian military forces were moving into Belarus after Moscow-allied strongman Alexander Lukashenko announced Monday that the two countries will conduct military exercises next month. The move, which came without the advance notice customarily provided to countries in …
Russia’s Oreshnik Missile Strike Sparks Global Security Alarm
DefenseNews: Has the world just entered a perilous new chapter in long-range missile warfare where strategic deterrence and regional security hang by a thread? On January 9, 2026 , Russia’s Defense Ministry announced a massive deep strike on Ukraine that included the operational use of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) a weapon capable of covering thousands of kilometers at hypersonic speeds , potentially carrying multiple warheads and transcending traditional battlefield paradigms. While Moscow framed the strike as a…
India to Take Part in Aviadarts-2015 Flight Skills Competition
MOSCOW, August 29 (RIA Novosti) - India has confirmed its participation in the Aviadarts flight-skills competition hosted by Russia, Deputy Chief of the Main Staff of Russian Air Force Major General Alexander Lyapkin told RIA Novosti. “In 2015, another flight skills competition will take place, and an Indian crew plans to take part in it. As you can remember, this year China and Belarus participated in the contest,” Lyapkin said. Indian pilot Adzhai Rakhtor confirmed Lyapkin’s statement. Friday was the official opening ceremony for th…
India's 18 Su-30Ks to go to Angola
Russia's state arms export monopoly has signed a $1 billion deal package with Angola to deliver military equipment, build an ammunition plant and provide maintenance services, Vedomosti business daily reported Wednesday. Russia’s state arms export monopoly has signed a $1 billion deal package with Angola to deliver military equipment, build an ammunition plant and provide maintenance services, Vedomosti business daily reported Wednesday. Rosoboron export will supply 18 Su-30K fighter jets to the southern African nation, the…
Russia's Nuclear Posturing: Strategies to Deter Western Support for Ukraine
DefenseNews : In a high-stakes game of global politics, Russia is intensifying its nuclear rhetoric and military exercises as it seeks to deter increased Western support for Ukraine. With President Vladimir Putin's announcement of new nuclear capabilities and a shift in military doctrine, the implications for international security are profound. This article explores the motivations behind Russia's nuclear posturing and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech as he vis…
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Capital and largest city Moscow 55°45′N 37°37′E Official languages Russian official throughout the country; 27 other languages co-official in various regions Demonym Russian Government Federal semi-presidential constitutional republic RUSSIAN FIRE POWER Russia , also officially known as the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects. From northwest to southeast, Russia shares land borders with Norway, Finl…
Russia Says Proposal For Unsc Meeting 'still On Table'; Pushes For India's Membership
DefenseNews: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated recently that President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to convene a summit of the permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC), is still on the table and valid, Russia's state-affiliated news agency TASS reported. Moscow "hopes" this initiative shall be implemented as Lavrov on Friday lashed out at the West, saying that it must "regains its senses." Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of t…
BALTOPS 2026: What NATO's Baltic Sea Drills Mean for Russia
NATO's largest Baltic naval exercise sends a strategic message. BALTOPS 2026 highlights NATO readiness, Baltic security, and maritime deterrence. Explore the strategic implications for Russia and the regional military balance. The launch of BALTOPS 2026 comes at a critical moment for European security. While the annual NATO-led exercise has been conducted since 1971, this year's edition carries significance that extends far beyond routine military training. The Baltic Sea has transformed into one of the most strategically sensitive ma…
INDO DEFENCE 2014 Kicks-off at Jakarta International Expo
INDO DEFENCE 2014, Indonesia's international defence expo & forum, kicked-off today at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran, showcasing the latest technologies from the aerospace, naval, land defence and security industries. Hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, the 6th bi-annual exhibition runs from 5 - 8 November, and is anticipating a record-breaking 18,000 political and military officials, international delegates, industry professionals and trade visitors. As Indonesia's official tri-serv…
2014 Tank Biathlon World Championship
Indian tank crew on Wednesday secured a respectable third spot in the second stage of the 2014 Tank Biathlon World Championship, a mechanised military sport invented in Russia. Being held at a firing range in Albino, outside Moscow, teams from 12 countries, including from Angola, Armenia, Belarus, Venezuela, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Kuwait, Mongolia, Russia and Serbia, are participating in the competition. Delegations from more than 20 countries are taking part as observers. Teams have to race through up to 20km obstacle…
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