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As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Defense Trends 2024-12-20

Observers cast doubt on Oreshnik missile's supposed greatness

The Kremlin has a long history of calling every new Russian weapon unrivaled, unparalleled or unprecedented -- something that does not match up to combat reality.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Defense Trends 2024-12-20

Corruption seen as hindering China's nuclear modernization

Efforts by China to modernize and expand its ground-based nuclear and conventional missiles were hampered by the removal of leaders in these key areas.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Defense Trends 2024-12-18

Oreshnik missile gives Putin, Lukashenka new form of nuclear extortion

By discussing the possibility of deploying the Oreshnik in Belarus, Moscow and Minsk are banding together to wage a hybrid war against Europe, analysts say.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Defense Trends 2024-11-26

US prepares to expand nuclear capabilities in face of growing threats

The United States is developing options to simultaneously deter aggression by China, Russia and North Korea.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Defense Trends 2024-11-25

Following successful test, India joins global powers with hypersonic technology

Some versions of the high-tech weapon, developed by China and Russia, could be nuclear capable.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Defense Trends 2024-11-25

Putin vows more tests of nuclear-capable missiles fired at Ukraine

Ongoing threats have sent the Russian ruble plunging a day later to its lowest level against the US dollar since March 2022.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Defense Trends 2024-11-22

Use of hypersonic missile expands Russia's nuclear threats

'They are playing a nuclear gamble,' an EU official said of Moscow. 'We only know that this is irresponsible and this constitutes a global threat.'

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Defense Trends 2024-11-14

New US base in Poland aims to intercept short- and medium-range ballistic missiles

NATO chief Mark Rutte said the base near the Russian border 'significantly enhances our ability to defend against the growing threat of ballistic missiles from outside the Euro-Atlantic area'.