Russia Increasing Military Strength by 170,000 Persons
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the increase in the number of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation by 170 thousand people is due to the growth of threats,…
Shoigu Says Nuclear Forces Need to be in Permanent Readiness
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has said it’s important to maintain all components of the strategic nuclear forces in permanent readiness. “Maintaining all components of the strategic nuclear forces in…
Swedish Supreme Commander Advice to Government on NATO
The Supreme Commander has submitted his military advice to the Government on Swedish defense capability with the new conditions that membership of NATO will entail. The Council is a basis…
NATO Statement on Russian Withdrawal From CFE Treaty
Allies condemn Russia’s decision to withdraw from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), and its war of aggression against Ukraine which is contrary to the Treaty’s objectives.…
Vympel Shipyard Completes Trials of OPV Burevestnik
Specialists from the Vympel Shipyard (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation) have completed factory sea trials of the border patrol ship Burevestnik of the Guys project. During tests in the…
Finnish Minehunter Examining Suspected Pipeline Sabotage
The Defense Forces provides official assistance to other authorities in connection with the investigation of the Balticconnector gas pipeline. We have the ability to carry out various tasks, and the…
Two Russian Tu-160s Conduct Flight over Arctic Waters
Two Tupolev Tu-160 strategic missile-carrying bombers performed a scheduled flight over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Thursday. “Two Tu-160…
Ukraine Announces Temporary Merchant Ship Corridors
Temporary corridors were announced August 10th for merchant vessels going to/from the ports of Ukraine. According to the order of the navigation order of the Navy of the Armed Forces…