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The Russian Army Received Its New AK-12 Assault Rifles—Ahead of Schedule!

The AK-12 is a modernized version of the AK-74, itself an upgrade of the AK-47 of Cold War notoriety. The AK-12 is, in essence, the latest in the series of assault rifles that were developed by ...

Russia’s Mediterranean dream has faded. But only a fool would underestimate its navy

Not so much The Hunt for Red October as a hunt for the nearest mechanic. Thus guffawed Nato secretary general Mark Rutte at ...

Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills — and raises tensions with NATO

When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it came days after joint maneuvers with Belarus. The latest sweeping drills, dubbed “Zapad 2025” — ...

Hegseth tells NATO the War Department ‘stands ready to do our part’ to ‘impose costs on Russia’

Hegseth says ‘firepower’ coming to Ukraine, Trump mulls Tomahawk request, CIA cleared for covert action in Venezuela, shutdown in day 16.

Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion

Germany on Wednesday pledged more than $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine, as the government in Kyiv signaled that it ...

NATO begins a big nuclear exercise next week. Protecting the weapons is a key part of the drill

The long-planned “Steadfast Noon” exercise is taking place amid heightened security around European military facilities.