Russia creates Aerospace Forces by merging military branches

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has merged several branches of its military into the Aerospace Forces — a reorganization aimed at enhancing coordination and efficiency, officials said Monday.

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

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.

U.S. Will Pay For Intimidating China And 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

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

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

By Maki Shiraki and Paul Lienert

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.

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 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

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.

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.

Watch Out, America: Russia Sends Super Advanced S-400 to NATO's Borders

Russia’s beefing up its air and missile defense systems near its borders with NATO countries, according to local media reports.

Britain pulls out spies as Russia, China crack Snowden files - report

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has pulled out agents from live operations in "hostile countries" after Russia and China cracked top-secret information contained in files leaked by former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, the Sunday Times reported.

Snowden may have some clarifying to do after bombshell reports that Russia and China accessed NSA files

(REUTERS/Charles Platiau) Former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, who is in Moscow, is seen on a giant screen during a live video conference for an interview as part of Amnesty International's annual Write for Rights campaign at the Gaite Lyrique in Paris December 10, 2014. 

'We should be very clear: China is at virtual war with the United States'

Last month's massive breach of federal employees' data allegedly at the hands of Chinese hackers, made public Thursday, indicates a treacherous new reality in the global cyber game.

"It's very serious indeed," geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer, the founder of Eurasia Group, told Business Insider.