The new nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine “Emperor Alexander III” conducted a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. This was reported by TASSReferring to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
As noted by the ministry, as part of the final phase of the state test program, this submarine successfully launched the sea-based intercontinental ballistic missile “Bulava” from the White Sea along the Kura battlefield on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
“The missile firing took place from an underwater position as usual,” the ministry said.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the main units of Bulava reached the designated area at the appointed time.
“The firing of the ballistic missile is the final element of state tests, after which a decision will be made on the acceptance of the cruiser into the Navy,” the ministry added.
Before that, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Shoigu statedBy the end of the year, Emperor III. He said that 12 ships, including Alexander, will enter the Russian Navy.
December 29, 2022 downloaded Strategic missile submarine “Emperor Alexander III” takes to the water. Russian President Vladimir Putin also attended the ceremony. In addition, Generalissimo Suvorov, a ship of a similar project, was transferred to the operational power of the Navy.
Putin before said About the future of the army in Russia.