Strategic Missile Forces 2024, April

Currently, several new intercontinental ballistic missiles are being created, which in the foreseeable future should enter service with the strategic missile forces. In recent days, there have been several reports on the progress of these projects and plans for further

"No one will embrace the immense," Academician Boris Chertok complained in his four-volume memoirs "People and Rockets", sincerely believing that he wrote everything about the space of the USSR and Russia, but no one even tries to write about the military theme of such a work. having worked in the Moscow Order

In the mid-forties, the American military department initiated a program to develop several new missile systems. Through the efforts of a number of organizations, it was planned to create several long-range cruise missiles. This weapon was supposed to be used for delivery

Before the advent of intercontinental ballistic missiles, long-range bombers were the primary means of delivering nuclear weapons. In addition, several other delivery vehicles have been proposed. So, until a certain time, the leading countries of the world worked on projects of strategic

In early December, there were reports of new Russian successes in the field of weapons and military equipment. The foreign press published data on the testing of new Russian weapons, which in the future will defend the country. At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Defense, for some reason

Warheads with artificial intelligence can be used for reconnaissance, guaranteed destruction of targets and rescue of people. Trends in the development of modern weapons of destruction indicate that ahead of us are the wars not only of motors, but also of robots. Let's try to formulate the basic principles

New details of one of the promising projects developed in the interests of the strategic missile forces have become known. It is reported about the completion of the assembly of a prototype of one of the new missiles, which in the future should take over duty and replace the existing weapons of its class

The Strategic Missile Forces continue to serve and defend the country, holding back a potential enemy. The troops conduct various training activities, as well as upgrade the materiel and weapons. Since the beginning of October, there have been several news about the progress of the Strategic Missile Forces update

The Sineva submarine-launched ballistic missile surpasses the American analogue Trident-2 in a number of characteristics. The successful, already 27th launch on December 12 of the Sineva ballistic missile from the Verkhoturye strategic nuclear submarine missile cruiser (RPK SN)

Last Wednesday, November 11, a meeting was held at the Bocharov Ruchei Sochi residence with the participation of state leaders, representatives of the Ministry of Defense and the defense industry. During this event, President Vladimir Putin made an important statement that instantly spread across

Advertising is known to be the engine of progress. It has always been like this all over the world. Except for Russia. Here in the naval rocket industry … regression is heavily advertised. Or, to put it in your own words, propaganda has replaced advertising. Moreover, the propaganda of non-existent super-merits of the new

In the middle of this summer, with the light hand of American journalists, the foreign press began to discuss a promising Russian project of a hypersonic aircraft. Foreign journalists managed to find out that this development has the designation "4202" and U-71, as well as to establish some

In recent days, the domestic media have published a number of news about the development of the strategic missile forces, namely the progress of the RS-26 "Rubezh" project. With reference to sources in the military department, it was reported about a new adjustment of the timing of the beginning of the service of promising missiles, and

The announcement of the first launch of the SM-3 block 2A interceptor missile, the announcement by the Japanese cabinet of

The development of the Albatross intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was carried out by specialists from NPO Mashinostroyenia from the city of Reutov. The work was initiated by a decree of the Council of Ministers of the USSR dated February 9, 1987. Herbert Efremov became the chief designer. In 1991 it was planned to start

In March 2014, the coastal missile system "Bastion" became the "shield" of Crimea, forcing a squadron of NATO warships to withdraw from the coast of the peninsulaAfter the demonstration of the television documentary "Crimea. The Way to the Homeland”, many even skeptical Russian viewers became more

Exactly thirty years ago, the first Topol missile system was put on alert. Due to the specificity of the event, no celebrations are planned in this regard. Meanwhile, the commissioning of the Topol is a turning point in the nuclear confrontation between the two superpowers. And the fact that in the defense doctrine of the Russian Federation he

This year, the Russian army celebrated the 30th anniversary of the combat service of the Topol mobile ground-based missile systems (PGRK). The path to the birth of this unique system turned out to be very difficult. I, as an employee of the Moscow Institute of Heat Engineering, know this in the smallest detail, which I wanted

Publications about the new Russian hypersonic weapon, which will undermine the entire American missile defense system, are most similar to knocking out money from Congress for the needs of the Pentagon while talking about a "threat from Moscow." Meanwhile, speaking of "project 4202", alarmists are not so wrong. At least the grounds

In the domestic media, there was news about the development of a new combat railway missile system (BZHRK). As follows from the latest reports, the work is proceeding in full accordance with the schedule and in the foreseeable future will allow the construction of new systems to begin

In the summer of last year, it was reported that already in 2015, the strategic missile forces will begin to receive a new intercontinental ballistic missile, which is intended to replace existing weapons with an expiring service life. As a replacement for some aging missiles

As part of the modernization of the army, the strategic nuclear forces are currently being updated. This part of the armed forces, which is one of the main elements of the country's defense, needs timely renewal, which will allow it to maintain the required combat capability. Until the end of this decade

In the next five years, Russia will have a new "weapon of retaliation" - the "Barguzin" combat railroad missile systems. Appearing out of nowhere, these rocket trains will be capable of delivering a devastating retaliatory strike against the territory of any enemy Last week in Kubinka (Moscow region)

Recently, more and more questions have arisen regarding the operation of the Treaty between the USSR and the United States on the elimination of their intermediate and shorter-range missiles (INF) of December 8, 1987. From time to time, both in Russia and in the United States there are statements about the possibility of getting out of it. Of course, this primarily concerns

Against the background of the latest events taking place on the international arena, words about the beginning of a new Cold War are being heard more and more often. Moreover, some analysts are trying to predict the start of a full-scale conflict that risks becoming the Third World War. In this regard, the public and specialists

The word "Iskander" strikes awe on impressionable Europeans. Behind this word, they imagine a "terrible Russian club" that can fall on them at any moment. We are talking about the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system (OTRK). It was put into service in 2006 and since

Several decades ago in the Soviet Union, work began on the topic of mobile ground-based missile systems (PGRK), designed to arm strategic missile forces. It was believed that such systems, going out on patrol routes, can remain safe and sound

In the early sixties, an attempt was made in the United States to create a combat railway missile system (BZHRK), armed with intercontinental ballistic missiles LGM-30A Minuteman. The Mobile Minuteman project ended with a cycle of tests, during which positive and

Recently, we often hear about medium-range missiles, especially from our "partners". What is their concern? After all, America is accustomed to dictating its "democratic" principles to everyone. Here we recall the words of our president that we have something to answer and answer

One of the main achievements of the Soviet defense industry is deservedly considered the combat railway missile system (BZHRK) "Molodets". A special train could run along the country's railway network and, having received an order, launch several intercontinental ballistic missiles

On the eve of the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery, which our country has already celebrated 70 times, at the Kapustin Yar training ground, which is located at the junction of the Volgograd, Astrakhan and Orenburg regions, the Kolomna Machine Building Design Bureau solemnly handed over to the 92nd separate missile brigade of the 2nd Guards Combined Arms

Late October and early November were marked by several tests of three types of Russian ICBMs. From October 29 to November 5, naval submarines and strategic missile forces made three launches of the R-30 Bulava, R-29RMU2 Sineva and RT-2PM2 Topol-M missiles

The unique missile system has incorporated the advanced achievements of world science and industry, but to an even greater extent - the enthusiasm and patriotism of the manufacturers

Thirty years ago, the Utkin brothers created combat railway missile systems (BZHRK) - "cosmodromes on wheels", which, with their elusiveness and combat power, terrified the United States. The Americans did their best to destroy them. However, the Russians did not surrender, and after a few years into the open

Rockets make their way to the surface and are carried away towards the stars. Among the thousands of flickering dots, they need one. Polaris. Alpha Ursa Major. Farewell star of humanity, to which are tied salvo points and warhead astro-correction systems. Ours start exactly like a candle, launching

On November 7, 2014, the United States successfully tested the Aegis Ashore missile defense (ABM) system. Such a system will be deployed in Romania already in 2015. During the tests, it was possible to shoot down all 3 targets - a short-range ballistic missile and 2 low-flying cruise missiles

Rice. While on the Internet and in the corridors of the State Department (which is similar in terms of the level of thinking) useless disputes about bilateral violations by the United States and Russia of the INF Treaty do not subside, which, without any documentary evidence (with the exception of American "targets")

Currently, the domestic defense industry is implementing several new projects aimed at updating the strategic missile forces. In the foreseeable future, the Strategic Missile Forces should receive several new missile systems. First of all, these are intercontinental missiles

The modern Iskander-M and the MGM-31C Pershing II mobile missile system that has risen from the ashes. At first glance, they have nothing in common: the latest OTRK with a conventional warhead and a medium-range strategic missile created during the Cold War era. But this is only at first glance … Both "toys"

The middle of the last century was an extremely difficult and difficult period in the history of the Middle East. The formation of the State of Israel seriously changed the political and military situation in the region, and also created the preconditions for wars and confrontations that continue to this day. The essence of all these conflicts