Kremlin

Chinese Gear Smuggling: Chinese Nationals Caught Smuggling Russian Military Gear Amid Rising Tensions

Authorities in Moscow have raised alarms over an increasing number of smuggling attempts involving Chinese nationals trying to send Russian military equipment back to China, according to a report published by the state-aligned outlet Izvestia. The reports, confirmed by Russian...
Russian Tanks

Russia’s Military Machine Defies Collapse With Soviet-Era Strategy and Modern Workarounds

Russia has endured and expanded its war effort in ways that defy early Western predictions. A new report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a leading British defense think tank, has revealed that as early as May 2022, Russia...
Russian Military Study Praises U.S. Bradley Over Homegrown BMP-3 in Rare Public Admission

Russian Military Study Praises U.S. Bradley Over Homegrown BMP-3 in Rare Public Admission

In a rare and revealing moment of military candor, a report from deep within Russia’s defense establishment has thrown unexpected light on the state of the country’s armored vehicle fleet—and its vulnerabilities. The 38th Research Institute of Armored Vehicles, operating...
HIMARS Strike on Russian Helicopters in Belgorod Highlights Vulnerability of Rear-Area Bases

HIMARS Strike on Russian Helicopters in Belgorod Highlights Vulnerability of Rear-Area Bases

Russian social media channels have circulated images allegedly showing the aftermath of a U.S.-supplied HIMARS strike on a Russian military airfield in Belgorod, resulting in severe damage to multiple helicopters. The attack, which reportedly took place on March 24, targeted...
Russian Military

Russia Slips to Sixth Place in Asia Power Index Amid War and Sanctions

After enduring more than two years of war in Ukraine and a global sanctions regime, Russia, once considered one of the world’s most powerful nations, has experienced a marked decline in its international standing. According to the latest version of...
A Russian military Il-76 transport plane is en route to Ivanovo, Russia.

Russian Military Transport Plane Crash

A Russian military transport plane carrying 15 people crashed in the Ivanovo region, killing eight crew members and seven passengers, according to the Defense Ministry. The plane, which had eight crew members and seven passengers, was carrying eight passengers. The...