RAF fighter jets intercept two Russian bombers 'approaching the UK area of interest'
The RAF jets "intercepted and escorted" two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack, long-range strategic bomber aircraft, the Ministry of Defence said.
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Navy Watch: What is it like scrambling F-35Bs from HMS Queen Elizabeth?
F-35s from HMS Queen Elizabeth intercepted Russian jets in the eastern Mediterranean more than 30 times as part of the Carrier Strike Group.
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Russia Russia sends nuclear-capable bombers over Belarus in show of support
The Belarusian defence ministry said two Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers practised bombing runs.
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China Russia and China hold first joint patrols in western Pacific Ocean
Japan says it has been watching closely over the past week and that 10 vessels sailed through the Tsugaru Strait.
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Russia Carrier Strike Group: Multiple live intercepts of Russian military on deployment
The details emerged at the Pacific Future Forum, taking place in Portsmouth.
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Nato NATO expels eight 'undeclared' Russian intelligence officers
The alliance said it had also cut the size of Moscow’s team able to work at the NATO's headquarters.
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Navy Joint Warrior: Navy Quiet On HMS Prince Of Wales' 'Encounter' With Russian Warship
HMS Prince of Wales is the Royal Navy's newest aircraft carrier and is taking part in the major multinational exercise, Joint Warrior 212.
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Russia 'Warning Off The West': What Is Russia's ZAPAD 21 Exercise?
An expert told Forces News the exercise is "a way of saying to the West 'don't try anything".
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Afghanistan Ex-Defence Minister: China, Russia And Iran 'Laughing Their Socks Off' After Afghanistan Withdrawal
Lord Robathan also said that the down-sizing of the Armed Forces to its lowest level since 1714 is "bonkers".
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Nato RAF completes NATO Air Policing deployment in Romania after summer on Russia-watch
RAF Typhoons were scrambled nine times against suspicious aircraft during the summer deployment in Romania.
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Russia The Ribbon Of Saint George: Russia's Version Of The Remembrance Poppy
Why it is important and what makes it controversial?
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Russia Putin Launches Construction Of New Russian Submarines And Warships
Russia has sought to re-establish a regular naval presence in parts of the world the Soviet Union had during the Cold War.
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Russia RAF scrambles to intercept Russian fighter over Black Sea
A Russian SU-24 Fencer aircraft was shadowed by the RAF's Quick Reaction Alert force as it flew through international airspace.
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Russia 'A Number' Of Russian Vessels Monitored Through English Channel By Navy
Russian news sources claimed an anti-submarine vessel and its support ship had entered the waters.
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World China And Russia Team Up For Joint Military Drills
The exercises, involving ground troops and air forces, come amid growing instability in Afghanistan.
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Nuclear New START Treaty: Russia's Nuclear Pact With The US Explained
The treaty was signed in 2010 and extended the countries' agreement to lower weapon stockpiles.