Russia to test 11 intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2013
December 14, 2012 – 17:23 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net – Russia’s Strategic Missile Force (RSVN) plans to
test-fire 11 intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2013, after firing
only five this year, its commander said on Friday, Dec 14, RIA Novosti
reported.
“In 2013 we plan to fire 11 ICBMs with the main aim being the
life-extension of existing missile systems and state acceptance trials
of future systems,” Col. Gen. Sergei Karakayev said.
A new automated battle management system (ASBU) is also being
introduced for the RSVN which will allow rapid retargeting of ICBMs,
he said.
“The RSVN is currently undertaking introduction of a fourth-generation
automated battle management system, which, while undertaking the
traditional role of authentication of commands, collating reports and
controlling launch stations, will also guarantee automated alteration
of plans and operational retargeting of missiles,” he said.
By 2020, the whole of the RSVN will be equipped with modern digital
communications, Karakayev added.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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