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Friday, May 29, 2009

Revised Bulava test programme draws favourable reaction

Bulava (SS-NX-30)Reaction to the announcement of an expanded test programme for Russia's troubled Bulava (SS-NX-30) submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) - to include five test launches plus static and ground tests in the remainder of 2009 - has been generally favourably received by supporters of the controversial weapon.

Russian Defence Minister Anatoliy Serdyukov told the press at a Victory Day (9 May) gathering in Moscow: "Taking any missile into service is a challenging and, unfortunately, none-too-rapid a period.

The Bulava is no exception. All the other missiles also underwent serious tests, not escaping failures and errors."

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