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Sputnik24.11.2015 Russia
Russia Developing New Tactical Missiles for Iskander-M System

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Russia is developing new types of ballistic missiles for the Iskander-M tactical nuclear-capable missile system, the Deputy
Sputnik23.11.2015 Russia
Russia Conducts First Nighttime Launch of Iskander Ballistic Missile

Russia Conducts First Nighttime Launch of Iskander Ballistic Missile

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Russia’s military has conducted its first ever nighttime launch from its Iskander-M (SS-26 Stone) mobile short-range ballistic missile
Sputnik20.11.2015 Russia
Russia Launches Newest Defense Satellite

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A Russian Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket laden with the newest defense satellite was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the country’s
Sputnik13.11.2015 Russia
Over 50 Russian Ships and Submarines in Combat Patrol Worldwide

Over 50 Russian Ships and Submarines in Combat Patrol Worldwide

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Over 50 ships and submarines of the Russian Navy are in combat patrol globally, the Commander of the Navy said recently.“More than 50
Sputnik28.10.2015 Russia
Russia’s Defense Budget to Exceed $50 Billion in 2016

Russia’s Defense Budget to Exceed $50 Billion in 2016

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The Russian defense spending will grow 0.8% in comparison with 2015, and will total some 3.1 trillion rubles ($50.1 billion at the
Sputnik27.10.2015 Russia
10 Buyan-M Warships to Join Russian Navy by 2019

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Ten Buyan-M class missile corvettes (photo) armed with Kalibr cruise missiles will join the Russian Navy by the end of 2019, Navy
Sputnik23.10.2015 Russia
Iranian Warships Arrive in Russia for Joint Naval Exercises

Iranian Warships Arrive in Russia for Joint Naval Exercises

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Three Iranian warships arrived in Russia on Wednesday ahead of joint exercises in the Caspian Sea with Russia's Caspian Sea fleet.
Sputnik16.10.2015 Products
Russian Armata Tank to Show Combat Capabilities in 2017

Russian Armata Tank to Show Combat Capabilities in 2017

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The latest Russian T-14 Armata tank will demonstrate its combat capabilities during the next international exhibition of Russian Arms
Sputnik14.10.2015 Products
2 Russians Working on Mid-to-Long Range Combat Drones

2 Russians Working on Mid-to-Long Range Combat Drones

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Two Russian developers are working on mid- and long-range unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAV) with speeds up to 500 miles per hour,
Sputnik09.10.2015 Syria
Russia Deploys Mi-24 Helicopter Gunships to Syria

Russia Deploys Mi-24 Helicopter Gunships to Syria

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Russia has deployed its notorious Mi-24 helicopter gunships to Syria, where they are part of the operation against Islamic State
 



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