Russia arms one of the Biplanes with its Gatling gun with an improved weapon governor and engine. Unfortunately, the weapon cannot be mounted near the propeller arc, we could shoot the propeller. An interrupter gear would not work because it would put mechanical stress on the rotating weapon, and would cause it to jam.
Many hundred of these weapons have been deployed to the army.
Russia invents a self-repeating firearm, the Maxim. (I know Maxim was British but whatever)
The Russian Army is reviewing Mosin-Nagants for its military, as they are vast improvements over their current weapons. They are cheaper and easier to make too. Russia discovers Chlorine makes a nice chemical weapon, and subsequently works on a device to filter it from the air to stop it don't killing soldiers.
Another Dreadnought-Class Dreadnought has been deployed to the Bothnian fleet. Older ironclads are refitted for modern service. The torcreep has been theorized as a weapon. No advancements have been made on the submarine front.
Scotland, what ideology are you?