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Wednesday, 29 July 2015

Swedish wreck divers claim 'Russian mini sub' discovery

Swedish wreck divers claim 'Russian mini sub' discovery

Stockholm (AFP) - Swedish wreck divers said Monday they had found the wreck of a Russian mini-submarine in Swedish territorial waters, nine months after a high-profile hunt in Sweden for a mystery submarine.

NATO eastward expansion would be 'catastrophic': Russian official

NATO eastward expansion would be 'catastrophic': Russian official

Moscow (AFP) - NATO enlargement into Ukraine and Georgia would have "catastrophic consequences" for Europe, Russia's envoy to NATO warned Tuesday in a television interview, as relations between Moscow and the West sink to Cold War-era lows.

Friday, 24 July 2015

U.S. Will Pay For Intimidating China And Russia

U.S. Will Pay For Intimidating China And Russia

US China Russia
While China deploys its military hardware to Russia in order to take part in the International Army Games 2015 along with 14 other nations from August 1 through 15, the United States remains concerned that the two countries are threatening Washington’s global dominance.

This Gun for Hire: 5 Russian Weapons of War for Sale

This Gun for Hire: 5 Russian Weapons of War for Sale

American arms reach a wide range of customers across the globe. However, there are some countries the United States will not sell weapons to for a variety of political and strategic concerns.

Chinese Highway Runs Circles Around Residents Who Refused to Leave

Chinese Highway Runs Circles Around Residents Who Refused to Leave

Several tenants refused to move out of a Chinese apartment block that was set to be demolished in 2008 to make way for a road. So, rather than negotiate further, developers built a huge road around the building.

Mitsubishi Motors considering ending U.S. auto production: sources

Mitsubishi Motors considering ending U.S. auto production: sources

By Maki Shiraki and Paul Lienert
Talks between the UAW and Ford Motor Co. get underway

TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Motors Corp, faced with declining demand in the United States and an expiring union contract at its only plant in North America, is considering ending U.S. auto production, two people familiar with the matter said.

Wednesday, 22 July 2015

Russia is testing new intercontinental missiles and it could intensify the crisis with the US

Russia is testing new intercontinental missiles and it could intensify the crisis with the US
Russia is working on the third stage of developing and designing the Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic missile. An official said the tests are expected to start in 18 to 24 months.

Russia's Stealthy New Nuclear Bomber Is in Big Trouble

Russia's Stealthy New Nuclear Bomber Is in Big Trouble

Russia is delaying production of its new fifth-generation PAK DA strategic bomber, a senior Russian defense official has announced.

A $4 Trillion Force From China That Helped the Euro Now Hurts It

A $4 Trillion Force From China That Helped the Euro Now Hurts It

For almost a decade, China’s effort to diversify the world’s biggest foreign-exchange reserves supported the euro. Now, the almost $4 trillion force may be working against the single currency.

Friday, 17 July 2015

Admiral assures Asian allies US forces ready for contingency

Admiral assures Asian allies US forces ready for contingency

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -The new U.S. commander of the Pacific Fleet assured allies Friday that American forces are well equipped and ready to respond to any contingency in the South China Sea, where long-seething territorial disputes have set off widespread uncertainties.