In 2023, NATO air forces across Europe scrambled well over 300 times to intercept Russian military aircraft approaching Alliance airspace, with most intercepts occurring over the Baltic Sea.
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RAND researchers present estimates of what costs Russia is incurring as a result of its invasion of Ukraine.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine violated NATO airspace over Romania during the night, prompting German Eurofighters to scramble.
Russia’s military and war-related spending is set to rise sharply in 2024 under new federal budget plans for 2024–26 signed into law by President Vladimir Putin on 27 November.
The transfer of Iranian-made weapon systems to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine is expanding.
Russia has likely moved S-400 Triumf air defence systems from the Kaliningrad region to bolster its forces on the Ukrainian front.
In recent years, Russia has increased the intensity of hostile operations conducted in cyberspace against NATO members and Ukraine.
The Russian help to Iran may result in more Iranian made weapon systems that will find their way to Teheran's proxies around the world.
Vladimir Putin has issued the clearest declaration of intent for upcoming years: he is ready to double down on attacking Ukraine, and has no wish for the war to end any time soon.
The war in Ukraine is causing major changes in the role Russia has in the Middle East. Israeli sources say that this is a serious concern for the U.S., Europe, and Israel.
Ukraine wants to take stronger action against the Russian arms industry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia is using its presence in Syria to enhance its capabilities to deny GPS navigation in large areas. This effort is causing severe interference to flights to and from Israel.
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