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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Russia to Train Contract Soldiers for Yars Missile Systems

RS-24 YarsMore than 4,000 contracted soldiers will take training courses in 2012 to be able to operate the new Yars (RS-24) ballistic missile systems, a spokesman for Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) said on Wednesday.

The RS-24 is a new-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying multiple warheads.

“Over 4,000 contracted soldiers, serving in the SMF, will take basic and advanced training and re-training courses in 2012,” Col. Vadim Koval said.

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