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Russia - Military expansion

Thread starter Scylla
Start date Sep 3, 2012

Scylla

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Sep 3, 2012

Anyone know of any legit reason for Russia to be expanding its military in such a hurry? especially in this economy..

Is it to bump start its manufacturing while updating its defence program or are there some disputes going on?

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