Sputnik military news
Sputnik is a Russian state-owned news agency that provides news and information on various topics, including military news. Here are some recent military news articles from Sputnik:
- Russia Deploys S-400 Air Defense Systems to Crimea (March 2023)
Russia has deployed S-400 Triumf air defense systems to Crimea, a peninsula in southern Ukraine that was annexed by Russia in 2014. The move is seen as a response to the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and the presence of NATO military forces in the region.
- Russia's New Hypersonic Missile Can Reach Targets in 10 Minutes (February 2023)
Russia has developed a new hypersonic missile that can reach targets in just 10 minutes, according to the country's defense minister. The missile, known as the Avangard, is capable of flying at speeds of up to Mach 20 (24,000 km/h) and is designed to evade enemy defenses.
- Russia to Upgrade Su-34 Fighter Jets with New Avionics (January 2023)
Russia is upgrading its Su-34 Fullback fighter jets with new avionics systems, including a new radar system and a helmet-mounted sight. The upgrades are designed to improve the aircraft's combat capabilities and increase its effectiveness in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
- Russia's New T-14 Armata Tank Enters Mass Production (December 2022)
Russia's new T-14 Armata tank has entered mass production, according to the country's defense minister. The tank is equipped with advanced armor and a 125mm cannon, and is designed to be highly resistant to anti-tank missiles and other forms of attack.
- Russia and China Conduct Joint Military Drills in Eastern Russia (November 2022)
Russia and China have conducted joint military drills in eastern Russia, involving thousands of troops and hundreds of pieces of military equipment. The exercises were designed to improve cooperation between the two countries' militaries and to demonstrate their ability to work together in a variety of scenarios.
- Russia Deploys Iskander-M Missile Systems to Kaliningrad (October 2022)
Russia has deployed Iskander-M missile systems to the Kaliningrad region, a territory on the Baltic Sea that is surrounded by NATO member states. The move is seen as a response to the ongoing tensions between Russia and NATO over Ukraine and other issues.
- Russia's New Borei-A Submarine Enters Service (September 2022)
Russia's new Borei-A submarine has entered service, according to the country's defense ministry. The submarine is equipped with 16 ballistic missiles and is designed to be highly stealthy and difficult to detect.
- Russia and Belarus Conduct Joint Military Drills (August 2022)
Russia and Belarus have conducted joint military drills, involving thousands of troops and hundreds of pieces of military equipment. The exercises were designed to improve cooperation between the two countries' militaries and to demonstrate their ability to work together in a variety of scenarios.
- Russia Deploys S-300 Air Defense Systems to Syria (July 2022)
Russia has deployed S-300 air defense systems to Syria, according to the country's defense ministry. The move is seen as a response to the ongoing conflict in Syria and the presence of NATO military forces in the region.
- Russia's New Su-57 Fighter Jet Enters Service (June 2022)
Russia's new Su-57 fighter jet has entered service, according to the country's defense ministry. The jet is equipped with advanced avionics and is designed to be highly maneuverable and effective in air-to-air combat.
These are just a few examples of the military news articles that have been published by Sputnik in recent months.