Putin: The "Salmat" intercontinental ballistic missile will enter combat duty soon. Graduates | Russia | Putin
Russian President Putin said in a meeting with Russian military academy graduates at the Kremlin on the 21st that the first batch of "Sarmat" missile systems equipped with heavy intercontinental ballistic missiles will soon enter combat duty.
Putin stated that developing the military and ensuring reliable security for Russia remains an absolute priority for the country. More than half of Russia's strategic missile forces are equipped with the latest version of the Yars missile system, and Russia is currently equipping its strategic missile forces with the Pioneer hypersonic missile system. He said that Russia will continue to develop its "trinity" nuclear power, which will help "effectively and reliably ensure strategic deterrence and maintain global power balance.".
Russia claims that its fifth generation heavy intercontinental ballistic missile, the Sarmat, weighs over 200 tons and can carry multiple nuclear warheads, including hypersonic warheads, replacing the Soviet era developed Satan intercontinental ballistic missile. Putin said in his 2018 State of the Union address that it "can reach any corner of the Earth.".