Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Russia`s Bulava Nuclear Missile Ready To Deploy



Medvedev: Test Of Much-Heralded New Missile Done -- Sacramento Bee/AP

MOSCOW -- A ballistic missile that is to be a cornerstone of Russia's nuclear arsenal has completed its rocky test program and will be commissioned by the military, President Dmitry Medvedev announced Tuesday during a meeting with military officers.

The Bulava ICBM, intended to arm a new generation of nuclear submarines, is a three-stage missile that can carry up to 10 individually targeted warheads at a range of 8,000 kilometers (5,000 miles).

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More News On The Bulava Missile

Bulava missile ready to deploy -- RIA Novoati
Tests of Russia’s nuclear-capable Bulava missile complete after a rocky run, Medvedev says -- Washington Post/AP
Russian sub-launched missile in service -- UPI
Russia Adds Bulava Missile to Nuclear Arsenal -- Voice of America
Russia to deploy new Bulava ballistic missiles with navy: Medvedev -- Xinhuanet
Tests concluded, Bulava ballistic missiles will enter into service -- Avionews

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