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July 07, 2016

Russia may test-fire its most powerful ballistic missile Sarmat near Hawaii
Moscow (Sputnik) Jul 07, 2016
Russia has started large-scale preparations for flight tests of the new "Sarmat" heavy intercontinental ballistic missile which is set to join the service by 2018. The former Chief of Staff of the Strategic Missile Forces, Viktor Esin, said that the missile will replace the most powerful RS-20V Voevoda (according to NATO classification - SS-18 Satan)ballistic complexes. "These missiles have been in service for more than 25 years, with each of them able to deliver ten megaton nuclear warheads at a ... read more

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