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Indonesia, Russia Kick Off First Joint Naval Drills

Russia has sent three corvette class warships, a medium tanker ship, a military helicopter, and a tug boat for five-day maneuvers in two phases.

Russian Navy Ships Arrive in Myanmar for Joint Drills

Moscow held similar exercises with the Myanmar military junta last year.

Russia, China Hold Joint Navy Patrol in the Pacific

Russian and Chinese navy ships practiced anti-submarine tactics in the northeast of the Pacific Ocean.

Russian Warship Fires ‘Warning Shot’ at Norwegian Fishing Boat During Drills, Captain Claims

While the Norwegian military confirmed an encounter between the two vessels, it said there was no observation of a warning shot.

Russia, China Kick Off ‘Ocean 2024’ Joint Naval Exercises

More than 400 warships, submarines and support vessels are expected to be deployed in waters across the globe between Sept. 10 and Sept. 16.

On This Day 24 Years Ago: Russia's Kursk Submarine Disaster

The tragedy would become one of the biggest stains on President Vladimir Putin’s early rule.

Russia Begins Major Naval Exercises With Most of Its Fleet

The multi-day drills involve around 20,000 servicemen and 300 surface ships, submarines and support vessels.

In Photos: Russia Stages Showcase Naval Parade

This year’s guest list reflects Russia’s shifting allies on the world stage after its invasion of Ukraine severed its ties with Europe.

Russian Navy Ship Arrives in Cuba for Three-Day Visit

Russia's embassy in Cuba said the ship, accompanied by two others, is "part of the Baltic Fleet group that is making a friendly visit to the Cuban capital...

China Says Conducting Joint Military Drills With Russia

Joint Sea-2024 exercises reportedly began in "early July" and would last until the middle of this month.

Russia to Hold Naval Drills in Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan

Moscow routinely carries out drills in Pacific waters off its Far East coast as a show of naval strength.

Russian Nuclear-Powered Submarine Arrives in Cuba

The submarine Kazan, which Cuba says is not carrying nuclear weapons, was accompanied by the frigate Admiral Gorshkov.

Old Friends Reunite as Cuba Welcomes Russian Naval Ships For Exercises

Experts say the arrival of three ships and a nuclear-powered submarine aims to present Moscow as a global power with influence far beyond its waters.

Cuba Says Russian Nuclear Submarine to Dock in Havana Next Week

"None of the vessels are carrying nuclear weapons, so their stop-over in our country does not represent a threat to the region," the government said.

U.S. Says Russia Planning Naval Drills in Caribbean Sea

Moscow reportedly did not notify Washington about the drills, which were described as “heightened naval and air activity near the United States.”

Ukraine Says Struck Russian Ship in Annexed Crimea

Ukrainian navy spokesman said the damage caused by the attack was unclear but that the ship was "no longer capable of performing its tasks."

Memorial to Russian Sailors Lists 19 Casualties in Moskva Sinking – Reports

Russia’s Defense Ministry has officially confirmed one death and 27 missing sailors in the April 13, 2022, sinking of the Moskva.

Ukraine Says Weekend Missile Attack Damaged 4 Russian Ships

Kyiv claims to have destroyed around a third of Russia's Black Sea Fleet since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion.

Russian Navy Fired on Civilian Fishing Trawler, Killing Sailors – Dozhd

Authorities said earlier this week that a fire had broken out onboard the vessel, but a family member claimed it was struck by a navy missile.

In Major Reshuffle, Russia Names Admiral Moiseyev New Navy Chief

Russia's Navy has suffered embarrassing warship losses in recent months as Ukraine increases its seaborne drone attacks.

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