“Russia
will create a space-based ballistic missile warning system capable of
detecting launches of inter-continental and tactical missiles,
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Thursday.”
“According
to the minister, the system will be able to detect launches of
various types of missiles, both strategic and tactical, including
those launched from underwater positions.”
“To
build the system, Russia plans to place on orbit a group of
new-generation satellites and to build a network of modern
ground-based information processing centers, RIA Novosti news agency
quoted Shoigu as saying.”
“All
equipment and software used in those satellites have been produced in
Russia, the minister said, adding that the system will replace
Soviet-made ballistic missile early warning systems.”
“To
keep up its containment potential, Russia needs to rearm its
strategic and long-haul air forces and complete the establishment of
airspace defense, especially the first-strike nuclear weaponry,
Putin said.”
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