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Russia to test launch ballistic missiles from nuclear-powered submarines

submarine-missileRussia to Launch Massive Ballistic Missile Test From Nuclear Subs
Izvestia reports that volley of 16 IBMs will be launched from two nuclear-powered submarines while moving in choppy seas.  Haaretz Mar 03, 2016 Russia is about to test-launch a volley of intercontinental ballistic missiles from nuclear-powered submarines, during an exercise to test the combat readiness of its nuclear deterrence forces, according to a report in the newspaper Izvestia.
The missiles will include the new Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile, which is intended as the future cornerstone of Russia’s nuclear capability and is the country’s most expensive weapons project.
The missiles will be fired by two Borei-class nuclear-powered submarines, the Yuri Dolgoruky and the Vladimir Monomakh, Izvestiya reported, quoting a source at the Northern Fleet’s headquarters. …….http://www.haaretz.com/world-news/1.706931

March 4, 2016 - Posted by | Russia, weapons and war

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