The Russian Defense Ministry announced that the mobile soil-based missile system, commonly known as PGRK, within the Novosibirsk missile formation has reached war patrol routes, Star TV reported. The ministry framed the move as part of routine measures intended to preserve strategic readiness and the ability to project force across broad distances. Officials described PGRKs as a flexible, road-mobile component of Russia’s deterrence posture, capable of shifting positions across varied terrain to complicate enemy targeting. The statement emphasized that the transition onto patrol routes is the culmination of a series of drills aimed at sustaining mobility, endurance, and rapid response under realistic conditions. Star TV’s coverage noted that these maneuvers are coordinated at the defense ministry level and are regularly evaluated to ensure preparedness should a crisis arise.
According to the same briefing, calculations for the Yars mobile missile system completed a 100-kilometer march task. This exercise tested crew coordination, navigation accuracy, fuel logistics, and the ability to maintain a tight formation during movement under simulated combat conditions. It was designed to assess how quickly units can redeploy after a simulated warning, how they adapt to changing terrain, and how communications are kept secure across the convoy. The drill demonstrated a level of discipline and cohesion among crews that supports a credible strategic deterrent across broad geographic areas.
Officials noted that personnel solved issues related to resisting conditional sabotage and reconnaissance groups. In addition, during maneuvers, units carried out forest-based concealment tasks to increase the privacy and protection of PGRK formations. The exercises emphasized stealth and discipline, showing how multiple elements coordinate to keep missiles hidden from prying eyes while maintaining readiness to launch if required. The forest training grounds provided a challenging backdrop for testing camouflage, movement control, and the ability to endure adverse weather while staying under radar detection.
Earlier reports indicated that the Tatishchevsky missile section will soon be equipped with the Yars missile system. The defense ministry also announced that the re-detection and updating activities for the Kozelsky missile unit, stationed in the Kaluga region, are projected to finish in 2025. These updates reflect ongoing modernization across regional formations and the effort to consolidate modern mobile missiles within a network of linked units. The notes of the ministry stressed continuity with existing capabilities and the importance of integrating new systems into established command and control structures.
In December of last year, the Bologovsky missile division, equipped with mobile ground-based missile systems, conducted exercises that included drones to reach the planned patrol routes. The drills demonstrated how unmanned aircraft support reconnaissance and situational awareness during mobile deployments, while still preserving safety and precision in field movements. The exercises were described as part of a broader effort to test the fusion of drone technology with traditional mobile launch platforms, enhancing the ability to monitor routes and coordinate activities without exposing crews to unnecessary risk.
Previously, the Russian armed forces signaled a capability to deliver a substantial nuclear deterrent when required. The emphasis on mobility, concealment, and rapid redeployment underscores a shift toward ensuring that mobile missiles can operate effectively in a contested environment. Analysts note that the ongoing modernization program aims to sustain long-range strike capabilities while integrating newer systems within a layered defense strategy.