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Moscow hammers out new State Armaments Program

Russiahasanelaboratesystemofplanningdefenseprocurementsandmilitaryresearch-development(RD).StateArmamentsPrograms(SAP)areadaptedeveryfiveyears,butareplannedtola

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Russia to hold 2018's "largest military drills" in Siberia, Far East

Russiawillconduct"Vostok2018"or"East2018",thelargestmilitarydrillstobeheldnextyear,inSiberiaandtheRussianFarEast,DefenseMinisterSergeiShoigusaidTuesday.TheEaste

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Russia defence minister says close to reaching ceasefire deal for Syria: Report

The evacuation of rebel fighters from Aleppo is complete, creating the conditions for a ceasefire deal in Syria, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu was quoted by the RIA news agency as saying on Friday (Dec 23).

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Russia "close" to joining forces with US on Aleppo: Defence Minister

Russia is close to joining forces with the United States around Syria's ravaged second city of Aleppo, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said in comments aired Monday.

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Russia to secure military presence over oceans: minister

​Russia's top defense official said on Wednesday Russia will conduct long-range bomber training patrols over the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic oceans to guarantee its military presence there in response to complicated geopolitical situation.

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Russia active in Syria's chemical disposal: defense chief

Russian warships had been taking an active part in removing chemical weapons from Syria, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday.