MOSCOW, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- The year 2007 can safely be described as Russia's year of combat aviation.

MOSCOW, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Four of the first six flight tests of the Bulava-M missile (where "M" stands for morskoi, or naval) were a failure. However, Admiral Vladimir Masorin, commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, said the Bulava-M -- NATO designation SS-NX-30 -- a naval derivative of the land-based Topol missile -- NATO designation SS-27-- had been approved for mass production.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- On the surface, Russia's $200 billion re-armament program looks ominous and formidable. The reality is rather less impressive and could affect the Kremlin succession to Vladimir Putin.

MOSCOW, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Russian citizens Sunday marked the anniversary of the Kursk submarine tragedy with special military and religious services nationwide.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Why has Russia’s formidable new Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile had so many development problems?

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- What is happening with Russia’s Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile? Almost every week, it seems, is now bringing new surprises.

MOSCOW, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- According to the Western press, the three-stage solid-fuel Bulava-M missile will be one of the lightest in its class. Weighing only 30 metric tons, it was initially named Bulava-30. It has an effective range of 4,972 miles and will carry four to ten warheads.

MOSCOW, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Russia has moved to a higher level in the design of strategic sea-based nuclear systems.

SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- After a successful test in June, Russia is beginning production of its new sea-launched ballistic missile, the commander of the Russian Navy said Sunday.