Russia

How the US Can Curtail Russia’s Potentially Disruptive Arctic Ambitions

The US can use Russia’s Arctic Council chairmanship to its advantage, using it both to stifle Moscow’s ambitions and secure stronger ties with allies.

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Colorado Politicians Lament Trump’s Pick of Alabama as Space Command HQ

Several Colorado politicians have reached out to President-elect Biden in the hopes he will reverse Trump's “horrendous decision” to base the US Space Command’s headquarters in Alabama instead of Colorado.

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Russia’s Hunter Drone Drops Bomb on Moving Target in Landmark Test

Russia’s heavy strike stealth drone, Okhotnik, or Hunter, successfully dropped a large bomb in a first of its kind test for the aircraft.

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Turkey Urges Dialogue With US After Missile Sanctions

Turkey's defense minister has called on the US to reopen talks about Ankara's controversial purchase of a Russian air defense system, urging Washington to move past sanctions and threats.

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Chinese to Replace Russian J-20 Fighter Engine with Domestic Version 

China will replace the Russian engine currently fitted in its J-20 fighter aircraft with a home-grown one, with the ultimate goal of having an engine “matching the F119 engine used by the American F-22 Raptor.”

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US Air Force Deploys MQ-9 Reapers, 90 Airmen in Romania

The US Air Force has announced the deployment of MQ-9 Reaper drones and approximately 90 airmen in Romania amid NATO concerns that Russia is flexing its military muscle in the region.

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Russia, Turkey to Develop Military Ties Despite US Sanctions

Russia's foreign minister said Moscow and Ankara's military cooperation would not be deterred by US sanctions on Turkey for acquiring a Russian missile defense system.

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Russian Tu-95MS Bomber Practices In-Flight Drone Control

The crew of a Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber recently practiced in-flight guidance of an unspecified drone.

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Russian Soldiers Train With AI-Enabled Moving Targets

Russian soldiers recently trained with artificial intelligence (AI) guided mobile targets at a shooting range near Moscow.

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Russia, Rwanda Send Troops to C.Africa After Alleged Coup Bid

The Central African Republic said Monday that Russia and Rwanda had sent in hundreds of troops after an alleged attempted coup ahead of weekend elections.

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