Putin says Russia test launches "most powerful missile in the world"
Summary
Russia test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile called the Sarmat, which President Vladimir Putin said is the world’s most powerful missile. This missile will replace older Soviet models and is part of Russia’s broader effort to modernize its nuclear weapons. The recent tests come amid ongoing tensions with the West and uncertainty about nuclear arms control agreements.Key Facts
- Russia test-launched the Sarmat missile, a new long-range nuclear missile.
- President Putin called the Sarmat the most powerful missile in the world, with warheads four times stronger than any Western missile.
- The missile is expected to enter active military use by the end of the year.
- The Sarmat is designed to replace about 40 older Soviet Voyevoda missiles.
- It can carry a heavy payload of up to 10 tons and has a range over 21,700 miles.
- The missile can fly in a way that helps it avoid missile defenses.
- The U.S. and Russia’s last nuclear arms treaty expired in February, ending limits on their nuclear weapons.
- Russia is also developing other new weapons, including a nuclear underwater drone and a nuclear-powered cruise missile.
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