Tag: Russia
Is Russia still a threat? NATO seems to think so
NATO is now fully committed in its role to providing an ‘enhance forward presence’ to deter any Russian aggression. As a result four battle groups have taken up strategic deployments in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.
Turkey shoots down aircraft on Syrian border
Turkey have shot down a drone on their border with Syria.
Egypt purchases ex-Russian Mistrals from France
Egypt has agreed to buy two Mistral class assault ships from France, the French government announced today.
Russian Northern Fleet on exercise in the Barents Sea
Russian nuclear submarines and surface vessels from the Northern Fleet have been firing large salvos of missiles.
Bangladesh to recieve Yak-130’s from Russia
Russia will deliver the first Yak-130 trainer aircraft to Bangladesh this week. The Yak-130 is reportedly able to replicate the characteristics of several fourth generation...
Typhoons intercept Russian bombers near British airspace
Quick Reaction Alert aircraft were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth yesterday to intercept two supersonic Russian bombers. Squadron Leader Jim Calvert of II(AC) Squadron said:
"Given the...
Russian flagship puts in for repairs to keep her floating
The Russian Northern Fleet’s flagship, the Pyotr Veliky, is now laid up in dry dock for planned repairs to keep her at sea for...
UAE and Egypt poised to purchase Russian Mistrals
The United Arab Emirates has now confirmed their interest in one of two French Mistral class vessels that were built for Russia. Rumour is...
Britain delivers equipment to Ukrainian forces
A Royal Air Force C-130J has delivered equipment in support of Ukrainian troops. The equipment includes: 1,000 individual First Aid Kits
54 helmet-mounted monocular night vision goggles (MNVGs)
2,000...
UK increases contribution to new NATO task force
Michael Fallon has announced that the UK will contribute 3,000 personnel to the 'Very High Readiness Joint Task Force' (VJTF) from 2016. The origins of this...