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Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Russian satellite system official sacked

Russia's defense industry housecleaning continued over the weekend when satellite navigation system designer Yury Urlichich was sacked from his job.

World News // 1 decade ago

Russia has new military staff chief

Russian President Vladimir Putin named Col. Gen. Valery Gerasimov to head the armed forces General Staff after firing Gen. Nikolai Makarov, officials said.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Syrian rebels have Stingers, Russia says

U.S.-made Stinger missiles have found their way into the hands of Syrian rebels but it's unclear how they were delivered, a Russian commander said.

World News // 1 decade ago

Russia warns of pre-emptive strike

A Russian general warned Thursday of possible pre-emptive strikes on NATO missile defense sites in Eastern Europe if NATO proceeds with a missile shield.

World News // 1 decade ago

War game to aid China-Russia military tie

A joint naval exercise between Russia and China will further promote military ties between the two countries, a Chinese military official said.

World News // 1 decade ago

General: Russia could use nuclear weapons

Russia has the right to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened, Gen. Nikolai Makarov, head of the general staff, said Wednesday.

World News // 1 decade ago

Russia faces shortage of draft age men

Russia is facing a shortage of young men for compulsory military service, an official said Thursday.

World News // 1 decade ago

Russian fighters fly non-stop to Far East

A force of Russian fighters recently flew from Europe to the Far East for the first time using in-flight refueling, military officials said.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Russia opposes U.S. missile defense plan

U.S. missile defense plans for Europe are a sticking point in finalizing a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, a Russian military commander said.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Russia says nuclear arms treaty threatened

Russia's top military commander says a U.S. proposal to deploy a missile defense system in Eastern Europe remains a threat to arms control discussions.

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Either the military-industrial complex or production itself or design shortcomings could be to blame for the failure
Russia's Bulava missile fails yet another test Dec 30, 2008

The issues that we discussed require serious assessment so as to choose the appropriate decisions for adoption and implementation in the future
Helsinki talks show U.S., Russia still lead world Nov 26, 2008

The sides agreed to resume cooperation under the Russia-NATO Council's auspices, discussed some traditional issues, including counter-terrorism operations, efforts to fight drug trafficking, African and other pirates, as well as the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
Helsinki talks show U.S., Russia still lead world Nov 26, 2008

We have agreed on the need for subsequent efforts and moves in order to solve these important and serious problems
Helsinki talks show U.S., Russia still lead world Nov 26, 2008

The two bases will have 3,700 officers and men and will start operating next year. Although the sites have already been established, it will take at least 12 months to create the required infrastructure, to allow them to complete their objectives
U.S., Russian military chiefs hold Helsinki summit Oct 31, 2008