Russia’s new rail-based ICBM carried out first pop-up test

Reports from Russia say the new Barguzin rail-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) complex has carried out its first pop-up test with success.

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The test was carried out at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome approximately two weeks ago in early November.

Each Barguzin complex is armed with up to six RS-24 ICBMs.