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Number of coronavirus cases in Russian Armed Forces nears 1,500

Number of coronavirus cases in Russian Armed Forces nears 1,500

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Russian Armed Forces totals 1,475 people in the period from March to May 5, the Ministry of Defense said in its bulletin released on Tuesday. On Monday, the ministry reported about 1,384 cases …

Robots will replace soldiers in combat, says Russia

Robots will replace soldiers in combat, says Russia

For Russia, the question of robots taking over the role of soldiers on the battlefield is a matter of when, not if. “Living fighters will gradually begin to be replaced by their robotic ‘brothers’ who can act faster, more …

Nearly 900 coronavirus cases confirmed in Russia'a army

Nearly 900 coronavirus cases confirmed in Russia'a army

Nearly 900 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the Russian armed forces since March, the Russian defense ministry said. "Total testing in the Russian armed forces in a period from March to April 26 has revealed 874 …

Russia completing tests of S-500 systems elements

Russia completing tests of S-500 systems elements

Tests of certain elements of Russia's next-generation S-500 air defence missile system are being completed, director-general of the Design Bureau for Special Machine-Building (part of Almaz-Antey company) Vladimir …

Russia's arms exports surpasses $15.2 billion

Russia's arms exports surpasses $15.2 billion

Russia exported arms worth more than $15.2 billion in 2019, to around 50 different countries, Russian Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin said. "As of the end of last year, Russia maintains a leading position …

Russian navy Tu-142 patrol planes fly over two oceans

Russian navy Tu-142 patrol planes fly over two oceans

Russian navy Tu-142 patrol planes of the Pacific Fleet Naval Aviation (Pacific Fleet) conducted a scheduled flight over the neutral waters of the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the Russian Defense Ministry informed. The department said that …

Russian military to hold talks on Idlib in Ankara on March 10

Russian military to hold talks on Idlib in Ankara on March 10

The talks involving Russia’s military delegation on the situation in the Idlib de-escalation zone will start in Ankara on March 10, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense said. "In accordance with the Moscow memorandum (on …

Russia explains death of Turkish troops in Idlib

Russia explains death of Turkish troops in Idlib

The Russian Defense Ministry said that the Turkish military who came under fire from Syrian troops were among the advancing militants. "Turkish military who were in the terrorist units’ battle formations came under …

Last marshal of Soviet Union Dmitry Yazov passes away

Last marshal of Soviet Union Dmitry Yazov passes away

The last marshal of the Soviet Union Dmitry Yazov has passed away today. Russia's defence ministry said in a statement carried by news agencies that Yazov had died in Moscow on February 25 at the age of 95 following …

Artillery drills hold in Crimea

Artillery drills hold in Crimea

Artillery drills took place at the military training area in the eastern part of Crimea, involving more than 30 self-propelled artillery installations and a howitzer artillery division, the Ministry of Defense of Russia reports. The …

Russia denies reports of Turkish air strikes on Syrian troops

Russia denies reports of Turkish air strikes on Syrian troops

Turkish aircraft did not enter Syrian airspace to carry out airstrikes on the positions of Syrian government forces, the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Sides in Syria (part of the Russian Defense Ministry) said. …

Russia to monitor deployment of U.S. missiles

Russia to monitor deployment of U.S. missiles

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has tasked the Russian military with monitoring the deployment of intermediate- and shorter-range missiles by the U.S. "We need to carry out a profound analysis of potential …

Russia to increase speed of hypersonic missiles

Russia to increase speed of hypersonic missiles

Russian specialists are working to increase the maximum speed of the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal and 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missiles to more than 10 Machs,  the deputy head of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, Alexey Krivoruchko said. …