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Russia test fires strategic missile: navy
Moscow (AFP) Aug 1, 2008 Russia on Friday successfully test fired a strategic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Barents Sea, hitting a target on the far eastern Kamchatka peninsula, a navy official told AFP. "The missile head section, launched from the Barents Sea, reached its target at the Kura exercise ground in Kamchatka," said Igor Dygalo, an officer at Russia's naval command centre. He said the missile was launched from the submarine Ryazan, which was submerged at the time, but did not specify the type of missile. Russia has been trying to demonstrate renewed military strength in recent years, notably through spending on missile programmes and the restoration of long-distance Cold War-style bomber flights. Related Links Learn about nuclear weapons doctrine and defense at SpaceWar.com Learn about missile defense at SpaceWar.com All about missiles at SpaceWar.com Learn about the Superpowers of the 21st Century at SpaceWar.com
US fires long-range missile in missile defense test
Washington (AFP) July 18, 2008The United States fired a long-range target missile over the Pacific Friday to test an array of radars and other sensors in its missile defense system, the Pentagon said. |
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