and the nuclear missile Topol-M is released

Very rare videos:  thus the Topol-M nuclear missile launches

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The RS-12M2, known as Topol-M in Russia or SS-27 Sickle B, according to NATO, was the first intercontinental ballistic missile whose development was completed in Russia after the dissolution of the USSR.

In total, there were 17 trials test launch of the missile, including four mobile base. Russian Defense released a video of one of those pitches.

Conducted during training in 2015, this video provides a detailed picture of the launch process.

See also:  A Yars RS-24 missile is loaded onto a launch pad

The Topol-M is the three stage missile has a range of 11,000 kilometers and is capable of carrying warheads high speed megaton power or maneuverable warheads 500 kilotons. Each missile also carries between 15 and 20 'false warheads' to fool the missile systems a potential enemy.

The Topol-M are provided with a single monolithic warhead which can be replaced by a so-called separable -the 'vehicles multiple independent reentry', or MIRV-.

The system ICBM RS-24 Yars, detail

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It is estimated that after developing the MIRV warheads, the Russian Defense completed production of the Topol-M in favor of the new RS-24 Yars, its modernized successor missile, equipped with MIRV three or four nuclear blocks from the start.

However, until the end of its useful service, Topol-M  will continue to monitor Russian sovereignty .

Read also:  Sarmat and Yars: how is the nuclear potential of Russia?

At the end of his life, shall serve a civil case, since there are already plans to use these missiles to place satellites in space, as  did previous generations  of Soviet and Russian intercontinental missiles.

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How is the nuclear potential of Russia?

Sarmat and Yars  : How is the nuclear potential of Russia?

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Ensuring strategic deterrence

Among the indisputable priorities of the RVSN, Colonel-General Sergei Karakáev highlighted in his interview for the Russian Zvezda chain "global" scope of these units, their enormous destructive power and its moderate maintenance costs.

"In the current geopolitical environment, the Missile Troops Strategic Designation remain guarantors of security of Russia and its allies, as well as our independence in foreign and domestic policy," emphasizes Karakáev, commander of the Missile Troops Strategic Designation .

The Strategic Missile Troops Designation: ensuring the defense of Russia

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"Therefore, the maintenance and development of strategic nuclear forces of Russia, including the RVSN groups, remain a priority for the government," he added.

For Strategic Missile Troops Designation, 2016 has been marked by a large-scale re-equipment ranging from delivering samples of modern missile systems to special equipment and weapons.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry until the end of the year, the Army will receive a hundred modern equipment, including ICBMs, autonomous launchers, mobile command centers, machinery alert, engineering and masking.

Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said that the Strategic Missile Troops currently have weapons Designation enjoying reliability, mobility and control in combat.

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Video: RS-24 Yars missile is loaded onto a launch pad

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In 2016, 23 of the Yars missile system entered service of the Strategic Missile Troops Designation according Karakáev.

The commander said that the ultimate goal of updating the war machine of the troops is to get the optimal number of missiles and, thus, ensure nuclear deterrence to keep an adequate level of security in geopolitical terms the country.

In recent years,  the experimental combat missions showed that Yars is a reliable weapon . 

In this regard, the decision to rearm these units with this type of missile was taken.

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Most experts agree that the modern missile defense systems are ineffective against the capabilities of these Russian missiles. The  Yars missile  has a  scheme of "trajectory maneuver" , which allows coping with missile defenses, including space.

"Yars is a brand new complex , able to cover large areas of impact areas and be used in facilities not previously prepared, has an advanced chassis and a modern communication system , " explains Karakáev.

Sarmat

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Sarmat, hypersonic nightmare NATO

Lately,  the new ballistic missile Sarmat is increasingly causing  panic  among some European and US media.

The Sarmat, also nicknamed Satan 2  will feature updated technical features that will equip it with additional components such as nuclear maneuver units capable of effectively stepped through low altitude missile defense. 

In addition, the new missile can deal with attacks launched from space weapons and any area and in all directions between the north and south poles.

According to the command of the  RVSN, the Russian Army  will have  at its disposal the  Sarmat between 2019 and 2020.

Sword and shield

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crucial factor: how the Soviet Tsar Bomba helped save the world

Political analyst Dmitri Kulikov is convinced that nuclear weapons guarantee peace and security for Russia.

"In his time, this 'shield and sword' helped save the country. And it is not an exaggeration," says the expert.

"Critics of Russia hoped that we were not able to maintain, much less reproduce and multiply this resource."

The analyst believes that the entire system of political opposition aimed to dismantle the lifestyle and Russian ideals, leading to loss of sovereignty of the country.

"The forces that sponsored these destructive processes were clear that the armed forces, nuclear power of Russia, were to be undermined and neutralized E is even set specific deadlines for the collapse:.. Years 2015-2017 However, this plan was not made reality, "the expert concludes.

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China's nuclear capabilities approach the level of Russia and the US

Expert:  nuclear capabilities China approach the level of Russia and the US

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China test its new missile with 10 warheads

"First, it is clear that despite the start of deployment of missile solid fuel powerful DF-41 [mobile and capable of carrying multiple warheads guided individually], no withdrawal missile liquid fuel is expected the near future. 

China is rising investment in creating new versions of DF-5 missiles, "he said.

According to the expert, this allows reconsider the prospects for growth in the Chinese nuclear arsenal.

"Before it seemed likely to replace the DF-41 DF-5 and one additional number of these missiles were produced. Now it seems they will complement the existing arsenal of DF-5," he said.

Kashin also highlighted the advantages of Chinese missile.

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"Conflict between the US and China is more likely that US-Russia"

"It's a liquid fuel missile powerful weighing 183 tons release. 

Its potential energy is so large that helped create on its basis a whole class of carrier rockets. It is able to carry up to ten nuclear warheads USA along with the means to overcome missile defense. "

However, the expert noted that the missile has certain shortcomings.

"The missile is not mobile, is installed in tunnels or silos, and requires a long preparation time for launch. (...) 

Thus, a small number of launchers of such missiles can be destroyed by an enemy will attack [before release], "he said.

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Russia, China and the US in the race for a suborbital nuclear bomber

However, the expert noted that today the situation has changed since the DF-5 is not the only Chinese carrier nuclear weapons capable of reaching US territory. Now they are also dangerous mobile systems based DF-31 and DF-41.

Second, China is building its own early warning system and strategic missile defense system. You can also assume that after numerous modifications prior to the release of new versions of the DF-5 time decreased significantly.

"Given the significant similarity of the design of this missile launch vehicles CZ-2 class, Chinese industry can expand the mass production of these missiles, possibly with the deployment of up to 10-15 new missiles of this class year. 

These missiles would be cheaper to produce than solid fuel and have a longer shelf life, "said Kashin.

Read also:  China tested a ballistic missile launched from a railway platform

The number of these missiles could be limited by the possibilities of nuclear weapons complex construction and infrastructure, he added.

"Increasingly reason to expect a dramatic breakthrough in China for a few years, will bring to China the capabilities of the strategic nuclear forces of the US and Russia appear. What will cause radical changes in the rules of the game in the region Asia Pacific, "he said.

Can or not the US missile defense shield?

The ultimate question: Can or not the US missile defense shield?

The ultimate question:  Can or US anti - missile system to protect?  (video)

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The trial was described by Vice Admiral  James D. Syring , director of the  Agency Missile Defense  (MDA) as a  "major milestone"  for the program that demonstrated  "credible deterrence capable and" against real threats.

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USA rehearses intercept intercontinental ballistic missile

The military said the nature of the trial coincided with "the kind of threats we hope to counteract this [antibalístico] system."

In the trial the entire set of antiballistic US measures included,  explains  Ryan Pickerell  an article  published in The National Interest. 

Satellites and launch detectors located and identified the missile,  maritime radar provided the high resolution images and the missile interceptor warhead struck the victoriously.

"The trial was a success at all levels. But maybe it was quite far from what could be a 'real' nuclear attack," he said Melissa Hanham weapons expert cited in the article.

"The trial was a success at all levels. But maybe it was quite far from what could be a 'real' nuclear attack", c omentum weapons expert  Melissa Hanham,  cited in the article.

In fact, the launch site was known, knew when he would be released and which path the missile would follow, although the same MDA stressed that data collected in real time by monitoring equipment is only used.

"[In the event of a real attack] North Korea  would have thrown everything he had, and not just a missile. 

And we are talking about  Russia or China , and l test is not representative at all  since both have many intercontinental ballistic missiles  with  separable warheads  and  false targets  that have  targeted against various regions of the country while "  deepened the analyst.

Already in 2016, recalls  Pickerell,  this view was shared by the Office of Testing and Estimating Operation USA, which reported actual system capabilities: 

"anti - missile system demonstrates a limited ability to protect US territory against a small number of basic design ballistic missiles launched from  North Korea or Iran ."

Video:  So the Russian nuclear missile Topol-M is released

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"The ballistic missile Sarmat takes you 10 years ahead of the US"

Thus, according Hanham, the success of the recent tests is just 'one step ahead' on the road to improve US missile defense.

In 2018, the Pentagon expects further tests, more like a hypothetical attack. 

Also, the company Boeing received a contract worth 59 million dollars to develop missile-interceptor capable of hitting multiple warheads.

The first results of this project are to demonstrate before 2025. Meanwhile, the US commitment to its current, "unreliable" in the words of the aforementioned report of the Office of Testing antiballistic system, concludes the author.

Read also:  "China's nuclear capabilities approach the level of Russia and the US"

¿puede o no el Sistema Antimisiles proteger EEUU?

La Cuestión Definitiva : ¿puede o no el Sistema Antimisiles proteger EEUU?

La cuestión definitiva : ¿puede o no el sistema antimisiles proteger EEUU? (vídeo)

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El ensayo fue calificado por el vicealmirante James D. Syring, director de la Agencia de Defensa de Misiles (MDA), como un "hito fundamental" para el programa que demostró "una disuasión capaz y creíble" contra amenazas reales.

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EEUU ensaya intercepción de misil balístico intercontinental

El militar aseguró que el carácter del ensayo coincidía con "el tipo de amenazas que esperamos contrarrestar con este sistema [antibalístico]".

En el ensayo se incluyó todo el conjunto de medidas antibalísticas de EEUU, explica Ryan Pickerell en un artículo publicado en The National Interest.

Los satélites y detectores localizaron el lanzamiento e identificaron el proyectil, el radar marítimo proporcionó las imágenes en alta resolución y el misil-interceptor impactó contra la ojiva victoriosamente.

"El ensayo fue un éxito a todos los niveles. Pero tal vez se quedó bastante lejos respecto a lo que podría ser un 'verdadero' ataque nuclear", comentó la experta en armamento Melissa Hanham, citada en el artículo.

"El ensayo fue un éxito a todos los niveles. Pero tal vez se quedó bastante lejos respecto a lo que podría ser un 'verdadero' ataque nuclear", comentó la experta en armamento Melissa Hanham, citada en el artículo.

De hecho, se sabía el lugar del lanzamiento, se sabía cuándo iba a ser lanzado el misil y qué trayectoria seguiría, aunque la misma MDA subrayó que se utilizaron solo los datos recopilados en tiempo real por los equipos de vigilancia.

"[En caso de un ataque real] Corea del Norte habría lanzado todo lo que tuviera, y no tan solo un misil. 

Y si hablamos de Rusia o China, el ensayo no es representativo para nada ya que ambos tendrían muchos misiles balísticos intercontinentales con ojivas separables y blancos falsos que habrían apuntado contra varias regiones del país a la vez", profundizó la analista.

Ya en 2016, recuerda Pickerell, esta opinión fue compartida por la Oficina de Pruebas de Operación y Estimación de EEUU, que informó de las capacidades reales del sistema: 

"el sistema antimisiles demuestra una limitada capacidad para proteger el territorio de EEUU contra un pequeño número de misiles balísticos de diseño básico, lanzados desde Corea del Norte o Irán".

Vídeos: Así se lanza el misil nuclear ruso Topol-M

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"El misil balístico Sarmat le lleva 10 años de ventaja a EEUU"

Así, según Hanham, el éxito de las recientes pruebas es tan solo 'un pasito adelante' en el camino hacia mejorar la defensa antimisiles de EEUU.

En 2018, el Pentágono prevé realizar nuevos ensayos, más parecidos a un hipotético ataque. 

También, la empresa Boeing recibió un contrato de unos 59 millones de dólares para desarrollar proyectiles-interceptores capaces de impactar múltiples ojivas.

Los primeros resultados de este proyecto están por demostrar antes del 2025. Mientras tanto, EEUU apuesta por su actual sistema antibalístico, "poco fiable" en las palabras del mencionado informe de la Oficina de Pruebas, concluye el autor.

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las capacidades nucleares de China se acercan al nivel de las de Rusia y EEUU

Experto : las capacidades nucleares de China se acercan al nivel de las de Rusia y EEUU

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China prueba su novedoso misil con 10 ojivas

"En primer lugar, es evidente que a pesar del inicio del despliegue de misiles de combustible sólido de gran alcance DF-41 [móviles y capaces de transportar ojivas múltiples guiadas de manera individual], no se espera la retirada de misiles de combustible líquido en un futuro próximo. 

China está aumentando su inversión en la creación de nuevas versiones de misiles DF-5", subrayó.

Según el experto, este hecho permite reconsiderar las perspectivas de crecimiento del arsenal nuclear chino.

"Antes parecía probable que el DF-41 reemplazara al DF-5 y se produjera un número adicional de estos misiles. Ahora parece que van a completar el arsenal existente de los DF-5", explicó.

​Asimismo, Kashin destacó las ventajas del misil chino.

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"Conflicto entre EEUU y China es más probable que entre EEUU y Rusia"

"Es un misil de combustible líquido muy potente de un peso de lanzamiento de 183 toneladas. 

Su energía potencial es tan grande que permitió crear sobre a su base toda una clase de cohetes portadores. Es capaz de llevar a EEUU hasta diez ojivas nucleares junto con los medios para superar la defensa antimisiles".

Sin embargo, el experto observó que el misil tiene ciertos defectos.

"El misil no es móvil, se instala en túneles o silos, y requiere un largo tiempo de preparación para el lanzamiento. (…) 

Así, un pequeño número de lanzadores de misiles de ese tipo puede ser destruido por un ataque enemigo [antes de lanzamiento]", señaló.

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Rusia, China y EEUU en la carrera por un bombardero nuclear suborbital

No obstante, el especialista subrayó que actualmente la situación ha cambiado ya que el DF-5 no es el único portador chino de armas nucleares capaz de alcanzar el territorio de EEUU. Ahora también son peligrosos los sistemas de base móvil DF-31 y DF-41.

En segundo lugar, China está construyendo su propio sistema de alerta temprana y el sistema de defensa antimisiles estratégico. También se puede suponer que después de numerosas modificaciones, el tiempo previo al lanzamiento de las nuevas versiones del DF-5 se redujo de manera significativa.

"Dada la semejanza significativa del diseño de este misil con los vehículos de lanzamiento de la clase CZ-2, la industria china puede ampliar la producción en masa de estos misiles, posiblemente con el despliegue de hasta 10-15 nuevos misiles de esta clase por año. 

Estos misiles serían más baratos para producir que los del combustible sólido y tendrían una vida útil más larga", explicó Kashin.

Lea también: China ensaya un misil balístico lanzado desde una plataforma ferroviaria

El número de estos misiles podría ser limitado por las posibilidades del complejo de armas nucleares y de construcción de la infraestructura, añadió.

"Cada vez aparecen más razones para esperar un espectacular avance de China que durante unos años, acercará al gigante asiático a las capacidades de las fuerzas estratégicas nucleares de EEUU y Rusia. Lo que causará unos cambios radicales en las reglas del juego en la región de Asia Pacífico", concluyó.