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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Russia postpones Bulava missile test


The Bulava (SS-NX-30) ballistic missile carries up to 10 MIRV warheads
The test launch of Russia's Bulava ballistic missile has been postponed until a later date, a source in the Defense Ministry said on Monday.

November 28 was the planned launch date from the Yury Dolgoruky nuclear-powered submarine. It was supposed to be a two-missile salvo launch and an important phase in testing before the Bulava is put in service with the Russian Navy.

“The salvo launch of the Bulava has been moved to a later date which has not been determined yet,” the source said, adding that the postponement was due to “unfavorable weather conditions in the White Sea.”

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