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Russia to deploy regiment of RS-24 ballistic missiles in late 2009

Moscow, Russia - They to replace the older SS-18 and SS-19 missiles

Russia will put the first regiment of new-generation RS-24 intercontinental ballistic missiles into service in late 2009, the Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) commander, Col. Gen. Nikolai Solovtsov, said on Thursday. The RS-24 ICBM, which will replace the older SS-18 and SS-19 missiles by 2050, is expected to greatly strengthen the SMF's strike capability, as well as that of its allies until the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1104062
Rome, Italy, 05/07/2009 14:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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