Warship Ruse and New Stealth Missiles: How the U.S. and Allies Attacked Syria
President Donald Trump’s outrage over another apparent chemical weapons attack by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was clear. And for the second time
The DEFCON Warning System’s Russia coverage focuses on developments that could affect nuclear risk, strategic stability, and the possibility of escalation between Russia, NATO, the United States, and other nuclear-armed states. Coverage includes Russian nuclear forces and doctrine, strategic weapons, military exercises, command and control, warning systems, nuclear signalling, Russia–NATO tensions, the war in Ukraine, and other developments with potential consequences for nuclear deterrence and global security.
This archive brings together current reporting, analysis, and longer-form assessments concerning Russia’s military posture, nuclear policy, strategic intentions, and the wider security environment. Particular attention is given to developments that could materially alter the risk of nuclear use or major-power confrontation, while distinguishing routine rhetoric and military activity from genuine changes in strategic danger.
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Russian TV Mockingly Prepares for War With U.S., Instructing Citizens to Buy Water and Gas Masks
Claiming that some Americans are preparing for a coming war with Moscow, Russian state-owned television explained to the country’s residents how to
‘No one wants war, but…’ Gorbachev hits out at Trump & Putin over ‘lack of diplomatic skills’
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has urged Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to stage direct negotiations, warning that an incidental clash between
Countering Moscow: NATO’s New “Military Schengen Zone”
On March 28, the European Union unveiled a plan to enhance NATO defense capabilities, particularly in view of increasing Russian aggression. The
UN chief warns of return to Cold-War-like tensions
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday warned of a return to Cold War-like tensions between the United States and Russia following the
Russia, China eclipse US in hypersonic missiles, prompting fears
Russia and China are outpacing the United States in the development of super-fast missile technology, Pentagon officials and key lawmakers are warning.
Russia Says 500 Years of Western Rule Coming to an End
Russia has refused to answer any ultimatums from the U.S. or any of its allies, saying the West-led world order was no
Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile Putin Promised
Russia has reportedly launched a hypersonic missile that travels at 10 times the speed of sound and has immunity to air defense
A Closer Look At Russia’s New Weapons
On 01 March 2018 Russian President Vladimir Putin dedicated around one-third of his nearly two-hour address to a joint session of parliament
Putin Flaunted Five Powerful Weapons. Are They a Threat?
The animated videos show Russian warheads speeding toward Florida and missiles outmaneuvering obstacles in the southern Atlantic. Russia has a new class
New Russian nuke weapons aren’t new and may not be ready, say experts
U.S. officials and private experts tell NBC News that the new nuclear weapons Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted about Thursday were not
Mishandling of spent nuclear fuel in Russia may have caused radioactivity to spread across Europe
For 2 weeks in September and October last year, traces of the humanmade isotope ruthenium-106 wafted across Europe, triggering detectors from Norway