Nuclear weapons of Russia
Russia: Sarmat ballistic missile test failed, according to experts citing photo analysis
The test launch of a Russian RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile likely failed earlier this month, according to experts and satellite images from the launch site.
Russia begins 3rd nuclear drills as Ukraine repels largest barrage in months
In this photo taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Oct. 26, 2022, a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is test-fired as part of Russia's nuclear drills from a launch site in Plesetsk, northwestern Russia.
The Russians are preparing "Yars"
3,000 soldiers and about 300 technical units are participating in the exercises.
It is about checking the missile forces and exercises in which the Novosibirsk missile forces also take part, says the Ministry, as reported by Sputnik.
Maneuvers with "Yars" systems will be carried out in three regions of Russia.
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Putin: S-500 already sent, Sarmat to be delivered soon
"We will continue to develop and strengthen our armed forces, taking into account potential military threats and risks, and based on the lessons of modern armed conflicts, and improve their combat strength," Putin said, addressing military graduates.
Putin then said that a successful test of the heavy Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile had been carried out.
Russia Launches Tests on a New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
In early 2020, Russia will launch tests of the RS-28 Sarmat liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile, Vedomosti reports, citing sources from the Ministry of Defense and Defense Industry.
The first two rockets will be fired from the silo of the Plesetsk spaceport to the Kura range on the Kamchatka Peninsula. At least five launches are planned.
Russia to Develop New Missile Systems in 2 Years after Treaty Pullout
Russia's defence minister Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday said the country must develop new types of missile systems in the next two years after Washington and Moscow ripped up a key arms control treaty, reports AFP.