The latest silo-based strategic missile system “Sarmat” with the heavy liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) of the same name was put into experimental combat duty. This was reported by TASSQuoting a source in the rocket and space industry.
According to the source, “Sarmat” was put on experimental combat duty in the Uzhur formation of the strategic missile forces. The deployment of this strategic missile system into experimental combat duty “is being carried out in parallel with ongoing flight design tests of the product,” he said.
October 7 at the Russian Ministry of Defense reportedthat the first production Sarmatians will be put on combat duty in the near future.
October 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin statedIt was stated that Russia has actually completed its work on the Sarmat missile system.
Previously Military Watch Magazine WroteSarmat is potentially capable of destroying an area larger than France or the American state of Texas. According to the publication, the adoption of these facilities has further increased the gap in the military potential of the Russian Federation and the United States. We are specifically talking about the capabilities of land-based strategic missile forces.
Putin before said About the future of the army in Russia.