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From Moscow to Beijing, Russian military gear is being bought, dissected and reborn as Chinese knockoffs.

'A nation of copiers': China leverages Russian military tech to plan for Taiwan conflict

From Moscow to Beijing, Russian military gear is being bought, dissected and reborn as Chinese knockoffs.
The destroyer may have been developed with Russian assistance, potentially in exchange for Pyongyang supplying arms or even troops to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, say observers.

North Korea's destroyer launch debacle highlights cracks in Kim's military push

The destroyer may have been developed with Russian assistance, potentially in exchange for Pyongyang supplying arms or even troops to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, say observers.
European leaders are expressing increasing concern about the potential for sabotage in what they describe as Russia's hybrid war against Ukraine's allies.

Weaponized shipping: EU warns of rising risks from Russia's 'shadow fleet'

European leaders are expressing increasing concern about the potential for sabotage in what they describe as Russia's hybrid war against Ukraine's allies.
The decision comes amid growing alarm across Europe that the Kremlin's military ambitions may eventually extend beyond Ukraine.

Germany vows to build Europe's strongest army amid rising Russia threat

The decision comes amid growing alarm across Europe that the Kremlin's military ambitions may eventually extend beyond Ukraine.
More than a dozen senior military and defense officials have been charged with corruption or abuse of power.

Russian ground force chief dismissed amid Kremlin leadership turmoil

More than a dozen senior military and defense officials have been charged with corruption or abuse of power.
The French army has explored the use of ground robots since 2021, but the war in Ukraine, where drones are reshaping warfare, has enormously accelerated their evolution.

France fast-tracks combat-ready military robots as Ukraine war accelerates innovation

The French army has explored the use of ground robots since 2021, but the war in Ukraine, where drones are reshaping warfare, has enormously accelerated their evolution.
To sidestep a new draft, Moscow is turning to foreign fighters and coercion, but at growing cost to its military and strategic stability.

Russia's military recruitment crisis undermines its future

To sidestep a new draft, Moscow is turning to foreign fighters and coercion, but at growing cost to its military and strategic stability.
The campaign reflects a broader Russian strategy of exploiting societal divisions within NATO countries.

France warns of Russian disinformation blitz targeting Europe

The campaign reflects a broader Russian strategy of exploiting societal divisions within NATO countries.
The defensive measures by the country reflect growing concerns throughout NATO's eastern flank about Moscow's apparent ambition to rebuild its former sphere of influence.

Lithuania bolsters defenses as Baltic states brace for potential Russian threat

The defensive measures by the country reflect growing concerns throughout NATO's eastern flank about Moscow's apparent ambition to rebuild its former sphere of influence.
Moscow's growing use of North Korean weapons -- especially multiple-rocket launchers -- signals deepening supply shortages and challenges in replenishing its own arsenal, say analysts.

Russia's artillery lifeline: Inside Moscow's growing dependence on N. Korea

Moscow's growing use of North Korean weapons -- especially multiple-rocket launchers -- signals deepening supply shortages and challenges in replenishing its own arsenal, say analysts.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who has been increasingly isolated in the Western hemisphere, is becoming reliant on support from authoritarian regimes.

Russia attempts to deepen foothold in Latin America with Maduro alliance

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who has been increasingly isolated in the Western hemisphere, is becoming reliant on support from authoritarian regimes.
Pyongyang is leveraging its newfound role as a wartime ally to Moscow to accelerate its long-standing nuclear weapon program, say analysts.

Russia-N. Korea military pact undercuts nuclear nonproliferation efforts: analysts

Pyongyang is leveraging its newfound role as a wartime ally to Moscow to accelerate its long-standing nuclear weapon program, say analysts.