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New strategic missiles for the Russian armed forces to replace Yars and Topol-M 1712121.
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Defence News - Russia |
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Monday, December 17, 2012, 09:15 AM | |||
New strategic missiles for the Russian armed forces to replace Yars and Topol-M. | |||
Russia
wants to continue to develop its military power with the commissioning
of new strategic missiles in the next few years and to respond to the
deployment of the U.S. missile defense system in Europe. The new missile
will surpass the most powerful missile in the world RS-20B Voyevoda (Satan). |
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The second type is a solid-fuel ICBM, which is said
to replace fifth-generation RS-24
Yars and Topol-M
complexes. The news was revealed Friday by the Commander of Strategic
Missile Forces of Russia, Colonel General Sergei Karakayev. Sergei Karakayev
also said that although the warranty period of RS-20 Voyevoda (NATO
reporting name Satan) was overestimated 1.5 times, their extension will
keep the missile in service until 2022. Earlier, the general named different
deadlines for Voyevoda missiles to stay in service, including the years
2018 and 2026. |
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