Russia to discontinue Topol-M ballistic missiles production

Russia to discontinue Topol-M ballistic missiles production

PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Strategic Rocket Forces will complete rearmament program in 2012, with Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missiles to be replaced with an advanced Yars model, spokesman Vadim Koval stated.

The RS-24 Yars ICBM has been developed by the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology, which also developed the Topol-M. While many of its characteristics are classified, Yars is known to be heavier then its predecessor. It can carry at least four independently targetable nuclear warheads with a 150- to 300-kiloton yield each.

 Top stories
Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.
In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million).
The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".
The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.
Partner news
---