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Monday, November 28, 2011

Russia to test launch Bulava missile on Monday

RFS Yuri DolgorukiOn Monday Russia will carry out the last test of the Bulava ballistic missile this year - a salvo launch from the Yuri Dolgoruky strategic submarine, a high-ranking Navy source said.

"The test was initially scheduled for November 25, but was delayed due to weather conditions, and the salvo launch of two missiles will take place on November 28," the source said.

The planned test is the fourth this year and the 18th overall. Despite several previous failures, officially blamed on manufacturing faults, the Russian military has insisted that the Bulava will be the main armament of the next generation of strategic submarines.

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