The post reports Russia’s claimed successful test of the RS-28 Sarmat heavy ICBM and plans to place the first regiment on combat duty, marking a potential transition from troubled testing to fielding. Sarmat is described as incorporating missile-defense penetration features (decoys/countermeasures, possible fractional-orbit profile, advanced post-boost vehicles, and potential hypersonic glide payload options), representing a notable modernization of Russia’s strategic missile force if actually deployed.
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missileside: russiafirst seen 2022-04-01
Russia claims successful RS-28 Sarmat ICBM test ahead of operational deployment
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/nuclear/russia-plans-to-deploy-sarmat-icbm-operationally-later-this-yearRussia Plans To Deploy Sarmat ICBM Operationally Later This Year