Russian Air Force Boosts Presence in Arctic | Defense | RIA Novosti Tu-95MS strategic bomber © RIA Novosti. Iliya Pitalev 16:37 10/07/2014 MOSCOW, July 10 (RIA Novosti) – Russian long-range aviation bases are increasing their presence in the Arctic, the… Read More ›
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Japan Scrambles Jets After Russian Bomber Breaches Airspace
Aug. 22, 2013 – 10:54AM | By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE | TOKYO — Japan scrambled fighter jets Thursday after a pair of Russian bombers briefly intruded into the country’s airspace, officials said. The two Tu-95 planes breached airspace near the isle… Read More ›
Russia conducts largest nuclear drill in 20 years
Russian nuclear forces conducted a major exercise last month that tested the transport of both strategic and tactical nuclear weapons near Europe, according to United States officials..The exercise raised concerns inside the Pentagon and with the U.S. European Command because… Read More ›
Russian nuclear bombers intercepted over Guam
Bear Bombers Over Guam Russian nuclear bombers circle Guam Russian Tu-95 Bear long rang bomber aircraft / AP BY: Bill Gertz February 15, 2013 4:04 pm Two Russian nuclear-armed bombers circled the western Pacific island of Guam this week… Read More ›