Tag: Russian military

A nuclear strike is the ultimate attack, annihilating all in its path. Yet modern military hardware must be able to survive this force and it turns out Russia has the perfect place to test if its latest gear meets this challenge. … Read More >Here’s what happens to a car in a nuclear-force blast (VIDEO)

As Russia marks famed Soviet inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov’s centenary, we look at the newest incarnation of his time-tested rifle. … Read More >Shooting NATO with its own bullet? What we know about Kalashnikov’s new rifle, chambered in alliance-standard 7.62x51mm

A grandiose cathedral on the outskirts of Moscow, which is set to become the main Orthodox Christian church for the Russian military, reached a milestone on Friday when builders put in place the first of its six domes. … Read More >Got it covered: 34-ton titanium-decorated dome placed on top of Russia’s grand MILITARY CATHEDRAL

A top-secret seaport in Kamchatka, home to some of Russia’s most-valuable attack and strategic submarines, is getting a major upgrade of its facilities. Massive 50-meter-high moles will make it more efficient and defensible. … Read More >Nuclear fortress: Major upgrades underway at Russian home port for strategic submarines of the Pacific Ocean