Russia Conducts Test of 'Sarmat' Missile
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Russia has successfully conducted a test of its new long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Sarmat. The country claims that this nuclear-capable missile can strike targets nearly 35,000 kilometers away.
The test, which took place on Tuesday, was hailed by President Vladimir Putin, who asserted that the Sarmat is currently the most powerful missile system in the world.
Key Highlights of the Announcement:
Superior Payload: Putin said this missile is capable of carrying weapons four times more powerful than any existing ones used by Western militaries.
Deployment Timeline: It is expected to be deployed for active combat duty by the end of this year.
The Sarmat is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) designed to carry nuclear warheads over vast distances.
This missile test comes at a sensitive time, following the expiration of the "New START" nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia this past February. Under that treaty, both nations were required to limit their nuclear arsenals.
While Washington and Moscow have agreed to maintain high-level military dialogue despite the treaty's end, analysts believe there is little prospect of a new agreement or an extension in the near future. (Reuters)