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Russian Navy to continue drill launches of SLBM Sineva in 2011

02/22/2011

Text: RIA Novosti
Photo: Launch of SLBM Sineva. arms-expo.ru

Along with flight development tests of submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) Bulava, Russian Navy will continue drill launches of RSM-54 Sineva missile, reported RIA Novosti on Monday citing a top-ranking source in defense ministry.

"Resuming of SLBM Sineva drill launches proceeds from the demand to keep naval strategic nuclear forces at required operability level", said the interviewee.

As for him, preparations for coming SLBM Bulava test launch are also in progress. "They [tests] will be resumed when weather conditions and ice situation in the White Sea becomes better. According to our appraisals, this will be possible no earlier than in June", underlined the source.

He expressed confidence that the newest missile system Bulava would be commissioned in the end of 2011. "At least the missile's flight tests schedule provides this", pointed out the source.

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