Russian nuclear forces, 2020
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Admiral Warns America’s East Coast Is No Longer A “Safe Haven” Thanks To Russian Subs
A senior U.S. Navy officer says that his service no longer considers the East Coast of the United States as an “uncontested”
Why Is Russia Bringing the S-400 Air Defense System to Its Bases in the Arctic?
Russia is intensifying its efforts to exert economic and military control over the rapidly warming Arctic region. But it’s not alone. The
Why and How Russia Is Jamming American Fighter Jets Near Iran
Russian forces have been jamming GPS systems in the Middle East. The electronic-warfare campaign could affect U.S. forces gathering in the region
Could Syria Cause Russia and Israel to Go to Nuclear War?
Key Point: Yet beneath the smiles is wariness, suspicion and a clash of fundamental interests. Could Israeli air strikes in Syria trigger
Does Russia Really Have Hypersonic Weapons That Are ‘Operational’?
The Russian defense ministry claimed it has deployed the Avangard surface-to-surface hypersonic missile, possibly making Russia one of the first countries to
Putin weighs future options as he marks 20 years in power
As Russian President Vladimir Putin marks two decades in power , he boasts about his achievements but remains coy about his political
As the US, China, and Russia build new nuclear weapons systems, how will AI be built-in?
Researchers in the United States and elsewhere are paying a lot of attention to the prospect that in the coming years new
Russia Should Fear What France Will Do to Protect Its Satellites
France is arming its orbital satellites with lasers and machine guns. “If our satellites are threatened, we envisage blinding those of our
Russia and China: Dangerous Nuclear Strategies
Both Russia and China have adopted a strategy threatening the use of very limited nuclear strikes against the United States even against
SUNK: Britain’s Aircraft Carriers Can’t Stop Russia’s New Hypersonic Missile
Key Point: Russia’s continued development of hypersonic technology poses a threat to western Europe. Britain’s new aircraft carriers can’t defend themselves against Russia’s
Russia hosts Cuban leader for talks on expanding ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Cuba’s resilience in the face of U.S. pressure as he hosted his Cuban counterparts for talks Tuesday