Russia's increased military air activity in Baltic region poses risk to aviation
TALLINN, Estonia -- NATO's chief says Russia's increased military activity in the skies above the Baltic region is "unjustified" and poses a risk to civil aviation because aircraft regularly fail to file flight plans or communicate with air controllers. Jens Stoltenberg says alliance fighters have intercepted planes more than 100 times in the region so far this year, a threefold increase on 2013. During a visit to an air base in NATO-member Estonia on Thursday, Stoltenberg said the alliance "…
India Is An Unreliable Partner For The Us Says Pak Security Expert !!
Since the outbreak of the Ukraine war, there has been a direct clash between Russia and the west and things have gone beyond a certain point where other states have to take sides: whether with the west or Russia. PM Modi with President Biden However, India which has a close strategic partnership with the US did not side with the west despite efforts on the part of the US to persuade India on two things: condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and stop India purchasing Russian oil.
5 Russian imports that have enriched India
Russia's contribution to India goes well beyond defence ties and political and diplomatic support during times of need. This is the list of five Russian origin products or systems that have enriched life in India. Here are five areas where the Russian hand has made a significant contribution to India. Space Technology Last month, India celebrated the success of Mangalyaan, its Mars Orbiter Mission. The country’s first inter-planetary mission represents the coming of age of India as a space power. Russia played a very im…
Russian defence sector companies keen on technology transfer
NEW DELHI: A number of Russian defence firms has broadly agreed to facilitate speedy repair and overhaul of Russian-origin military platforms in India and manufacture their spare parts through joint venture and technology transfer with Indian companies. It has been a long-standing grievance of armed forces that the supply of critical spares and equipment from Russia takes a long time affecting maintenance of military systems procured from that country. Indian defence firms held extensive deliberations with Russian giants for…
RUSSIA
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…
US Warns Russia Over Military Flights Near American Shores
The United States has expressed renewed concern about Russian military flights near U.S. borders and has warned Moscow to abide by international law. In a terse statement Thursday, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki acknowledged Russia's need for routine training activity. But she said the number of flights near North America had increased in recent months, and that the United States did not consider Russia's security environment as warranting such activity. The European Leadership Network, a London-based research institute,…
China and Russia in naval co-operation vow
China and Russia have vowed to strengthen bilateral military co-operation and hold joint naval exercises to counter US influence in the Asia-Pacific region as a growing chorus of voices warns of a looming “new cold war”. During a visit to Beijing where he met his Chinese counterpart and Premier Li Keqiang, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said the two sides “expressed our concern with the US attempts to reinforce its military political influence in the Asia-Pacific region”, Chinese and Russian state media reported. “…
A missile testing blitz revamps Russian ICBM modernization
The Russia n Navy successfully test-fired a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile for a second time in two months. Another imminent test expected in the upcoming days is the last test launch of the solid propellant inter-continental ballistic missile RS-26. Both missiles are two part of the Russian nuclear triad, which also include new cruise missiles and a new bomber, to enter service in the next decade. The Russia n Navy successfully test-fired a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile for a second time in two months, provi…
DefenseNews: Chinese, Russian long-range bombers make reciprocal base visits
MELBOURNE, Australia – Chinese and Russian long-range bombers made reciprocal visits to each other’s bases following a joint patrol over regional waters, marking the first such visit following a bomber patrol involving the two countries. The patrol over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea on Wednesday was undertaken by a pair of Tupolev Tu-95MS “Bear” bombers of the Russian long-range aviation forces and a similar number of Xi’an H-6Ks from of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force or PLAAF, according to a statement from the Russian de…
US Forces Intercept Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker in Atlantic: A Bold Move With Global Geopolitical Consequences
DefenseNews : In a dramatic escalation of naval and sanctions enforcement operations, U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a prolonged, weeks-long pursuit , marking one of the most significant high-seas interdictions in recent history. Tanker shipping Russian oil. Photo: STEFAN SAUER/dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP The operation conducted under a federal court warrant and coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, the Pentagon, and allied partners spotlighted Washington’s res…
Russian hacking group targeted US military contractors
DefenseNews : A hacking group tied to Russian intelligence tried to worm its way into the systems of dozens of Western think tanks, journalists and former military and intelligence officials, Microsoft and U.S. authorities said Thursday. The group, known as Star Blizzard to cyberespionage experts, targeted its victims with emails that appeared to come from a trusted source — a tactic known as spear phishing. In fact, the emails sought access to the victims’ internal systems, as a way to steal information and disrupt their activities. Star Bliz…
Ukraine’s Use of U.S.-Made ATACMS: A Game-Changer in the Conflict
DefenseNews : Ukraine has reportedly used U.S.-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike deep into Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in its military campaign. These precision-guided missiles, capable of hitting targets nearly 200 miles away, were used to target Russian air defenses and logistics hubs, showcasing a shift in the conflict's dynamics and U.S. policy towards arming Ukraine. Ukraine’s conflict with Russia has entered a new phase as Kyiv launched its first known strikes deep into Russian territo…
RUSSIAN BOMBER PLANES TO PATROL GULF OF MEXICO
Russian long-range bombers will soon patrol the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean due to escalating, worldwide Ukrainian resentment. The presence of the aircraft's illustrate yet another series of risque military tactics conducted by Russia recently. Sweden investigated an underwater vessel near their border last month, and in March, a Swedish passenger airplane almost collided with a Russian military plane. Russian military planes were intercepted in September near Alaska. “The movement of the these vessels is entirely consistent …
Who needs to down the FGFA?
There is a buzz in the air about New Delhi’s intentions of shooting down the 2007 agreement with Moscow for the joint development of fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) or at least put it on the hold to generate the funds for financing the Rafale deal with France. Under the estimated $20-30 billion mother-of-the-deals for the acquisition of 126 medium multirole combat aircraft (MMRCA), Dassault Aviation’s Rafale was picked as a stopgap measure to sustain the IAF’s strength in view of its depleting inventory caused by the phasing out…
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