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Turkey’s Hidden Oil Shipments to Israel: Strategic Partnership Under the Radar

Despite Turkey’s public stance condemning Israeli policies, particularly regarding the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, new research suggests Ankara has continued to facilitate major oil shipments to Israel. Using satellite imagery and shipping data, researchers from the Stop Fuelling Genocide campaign revealed…

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Russia’s S-400 and A-50: A New Era in Air Defense Integration

In early November, reports surfaced that the Russian Armed Forces had used the advanced S-400 long-range air defense system to fire its 40N6 missiles, marking a significant combat test of this missile in the Ukrainian theater. Paired with Russia’s A-50…

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The Evolution of the S-300PMU Series: How Russia Revolutionized Air Defence from the 1990s

The S-300 has solidified its place as one of the most iconic and widely deployed air defence systems in the world. With a significant operational history spanning from the Soviet era to the modern-day Russian Armed Forces, the S-300 family…

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The Evolution of Russia’s S-300 and S-400 Air Defense Systems

The S-300PMU-1, introduced into the Russian military in 1992, marked a significant leap forward in air defense technology, arriving just months after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. This advanced system revolutionized the capabilities of the existing S-300 family, featuring…