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The fifth unit of Russian air defence missile units has received Iskander-M ballistic missile systems 12207151.
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Defence & Security News - Russia
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The Iskander-M tactical missile system was delivered to the Eastern MD (Milittary District) air-defence missile of Russian Armed Forces formation during a solemn ceremony at Kapustin Yar firing ground. The Iskander-M SS-26 Stone is a short range ballistic missile system developed and produced in Russia.
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 Launch unit of Russian Iskander-M mobile short-range ballistic missile |
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First Deputy Commander of the Eastern MD, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Alexander Lapin and the Chief of missile and artillery troops of the Land Force Major General Mikhail Matveevsky, representatives of the defence industry took part in the ceremony. This is the fifth missile formation and the second in Eastern MD, which has been fully equipped with modern guided missile system. The Eastern MD missile formation received missile launchers, transporter loaders and command vehicles, life support and maintenance equipment, as well as an information center. At the present time, crews started to practice their skills in operating guided missile systems at firing range located in the Astrakhan Region. Trainings will finish in this September with combat exercise, after which all the formation personnel together with organic hardware will perform march by railroad transport to their permanent bases. |
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