Training Russia’s Arctic Motor Rifle Brigade With Mother Nature’s Equipment
Soldiers of the Arctic separate motorized rifle brigade of Russia’s Northern Fleet tokk part in drills featuring reindeer and dog sledge. Photos: Lev Fedoseev/TASS
Soldiers of the Arctic separate motorized rifle brigade of Russia’s Northern Fleet tokk part in drills featuring reindeer and dog sledge. Photos: Lev Fedoseev/TASS
TASS NATO recently reaffirmed its commitment to defend the Baltic states and other Eastern European countries that were once under the influece, or part of, the Soviet Union. However, a recently released report by the RAND corporation states that with current force structure, NATO forces in the region would be…
TASS NATO recently reaffirmed its commitment to defend the Baltic states and other Eastern European countries that were once under the influece, or part of, the Soviet Union. However, a recently released report by the RAND corporation states that with current force structure, NATO forces in the region would be…
Poland has a long history of being invaded by great powers. In the 20th century it was the Germans and then the Soviets. After enjoying over two decades of independence and freedom, Poles are in no mood to let their guard down again. Since increased Russian military activity and interference…
The Russian military is strengthening troops stationed in the Arctic on a permanent basis, according to the Russian state news agency TASS. “The buildup of the permanent group of troops in the Arctic is underway”, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu said at a meeting of the ministry’s collegium. “This will expand…
On January 2nd of last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing foreigners to enlist in the Russian military. After several years of service and the completion of your contract, you can gain Russian citizenship. The Moscow Times reports, According to the Defense Ministry’s official guidelines for foreign…
A Russian SU-27 fighter jet came within 20 feet of a U.S. RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft over the Black Sea recently. In a dangerous maneuver, the SU-27 came very close to the American plane and then executed a violent ‘wingover’ that injected its thrust into the RC-135’s engines, causing the American…
The Chief of Russia’s General Staff, Army General Valery Gerasimov, has stated that the Russian Air Force will receive 9 upgraded strategic bombers in 2016, according to Russia state news agency TASS. “Supporting the strategic nuclear forces is our priority. This work is carried out annually. Specifically, with regard to…
After over thirty people died in St. Petersburg from a particular virulent strain of swine flu, Muscovites are scared and concerned. Anti-viral drugs are now scarce as residents try to self-medicate. “I drove all over the district and I can find nothing,” said one women who was looking for Tamiful…
The PAK-FA fighter jet is Russia’s new 5th generation fighter and their answer to the U.S. F-35. It is designed as a multi-role aircraft for air superiority and ground attack missions. It is the first aircraft to be developed from the ground up by Russian industry since the fall of…