Turkish media outlets are concerned that Russia is beefing up its military presence around the country following the shootdown of a Russian bomber over Syrian airspace, according to Hurriyet Daily News. In particular, it says, “Russia sent 14 helicopters to Armenia and deployed them to the Erebuni Air Base near the capital Yerevan on December 8.Seven of these helicopters are armored Mi-24 attack... 

Russia’s Pantsir-S1 defense missile system Brazil says it will discuss buying Russian Pantsir-S1 defense system and Igla anti-aircraft missiles during the upcoming visit by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to Brasilia. Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces General Jose Carlos De Nardi said in a statement on Sunday, “We are interested in acquiring three batteries... 

Soldiers of the 4th Brigade Air Defense (NORAD) air and space defense forces (ASD) during the deployment of the Launcher antiaircraft missile system S-400 “Triumph” at a site in the Moscow region The Russian military will deploy state-of-the-art air defense systems along its southern border by the end of the year, the Defense Ministry announced. “In accordance with the Southern Military...