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Thursday, November 01, 2012

Russia Boosts Security at Missile Launch Sites

RS-18 (SS-18 Satan) |The Russian Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) are finalizing the modernization of automated security systems at nine of its major missile bases to counter the growing threat of potential terrorist attacks, an SMF spokesman said on Wednesday.

“The modernization includes the upgrade of warning and surveillance systems, detection sensors, integrated fire control systems and power supply grids,” Col. Vadim Koval said.

The spokesman said that automated security at SMF bases is provided by six different systems, developed and produced by Russian defense industry firms.

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