Not to be outdone by the recent test-firing of two Trident II SLBMs by the U.S. Navy, the Russian Navy launched two Bulava SLBMS from its newest Borey class SSBNh on Nov. 14.
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Category: Space
USAF finalizing plans for road and rail-based ICBM
A Congressional Research Service report published last week has revealed the U.S. Air Force’s intention to give its next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) an on and off-road launch capability.
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Putin: Russia has a number of weapons capable of penetrating any missile defenses
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow has developed a range of advanced weapons systems that are capable of penetrating any missile defense system.
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China tested missile defense interceptor again
Contrails seen over Korla, China on Oct. 30 is the result of a missile defense interceptor test flight.
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Pentagon’s rail-launched rocket failed on maiden flight
Hawaii’s first satellite launch ended in failure after the Super Strypi rocket went out of control a minute after lift-off on Nov. 3.
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