Russia

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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US Navy to Be ‘More Assertive’ in Countering China in Pacific

The US military warned its warships would be "more assertive" in responding to violations of international law, citing in particular China.

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Moscow Condemns US Sanctions on Turkey Over Russian Missile Purchases

Russia's foreign minister condemned US sanctions against Turkey over the purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense missiles as "illegitimate."

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Russian Navy to Join Drills With NATO States for First Time in Decade

Russia's navy on Thursday said it will join a military exercise next year that will become its first joint drill with NATO countries in a decade. 

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Russia Signs Deal to Open Naval Base in Sudan

Russia has signed an agreement with Sudan to build a naval base on the country's Red Sea coast, in Moscow's latest push into Africa as it seeks to renew its geopolitical clout.

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