RT: WATCH Russian strategic nuclear forces test-launch Topol ICBM
The Russian military has test-fired a nuclear-capable RS-12M Topol, capturing a chilling view of an intercontinental ballistic missile ascending into the night sky in a captivating video.
The test launch was performed from the Kapustin Yar military range in Russia’s southern Astrakhan Region, the Defense Ministry said, revealing little detail besides that the test warhead “successfully hit its designated target” some 2,100km away at the Sary-Shagan range in Kazakhstan.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 29, 2019
Russian Defence Ministry Successfully Test Fires Topol ICBM -- Sputnik
Over 150 Yars ICBM launchers operational in Russia’s Strategic Missile Force -- TASS
Russian official says it is impossible to intercept Yars missile with existing systems -- TASS
Moscow May Stop Using Nukes as Deterrent Force, Commander of Russian Strategic Missile Forces Says -- Sputnik
Russia isn’t imminent threat but NATO must react to its rising potential — Stoltenberg -- TASS
NATO Seeks to Head Off Budget Row Saying Spending is Rising -- VOA/AP
French helicopters involved in Mali crash were not under IS fire, military says -- France 24
Showcasing the B-52’s Range, Ability -- Air Force Magazine
Navy struggles with stopping dirt from clogging Osprey engines, report warns -- Military Times
Pentagon Eyeing More Advanced Virtual, Augmented Reality Headwear -- National Defense
New Exoskeleton Tech Center Partnering with Army -- National Defense
Army develops hearing protection for military working dogs -- UPI
Navy's Plan to Build More SEAL Platoons Stalled Amid Discipline Problems -- Military.com
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas B. Modly visits Ford crew in first fleet visit -- UPI
Op-ed: Navy corruption and the Gallagher case -- Sean Gallagher, Navy Times
The Icebreaker Gap Doesn’t Mean America Is Losing in the Arctic -- P.C. Avey, War On The Rocks
An NSA contractor allegedly scammed the Pentagon out of $100,000 -- Quartz
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer? Not In Cyberspace. -- Lieutenant Commander Raymond Dennis, US Naval Institute
CIA Whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling’s Life as an “Unwanted Spy” -- The Intercept
India Cuts Purchase of P-8 Spy Planes From US in Half -- Sputnik
India Successfully Tests Supersonic BrahMos Cruise Missile in Arabian Sea -- Sputnik
China tests killer drones for street-to-street urban warfare, plans sales overseas -- SCMP
The Shape-Shifting Threat of Chinese Espionage -- The Economist
China Joins the Global Disinformation Order -- Philip N. Howard & Samantha Bradshaw, The Strategist
Seoul’s Temporary Adherence to Intelligence Pact Risks Emboldening China -- Mathew Ha, FDD
China mixing military and science in Arctic push: Denmark -- Reuters
Long-range drones to join Iran navy soon: Khanzadi -- MEHR News Agency
Iran Fits All Warships With New Vertical Launching System as Mideast Freeze Shows No Sign of Thaw -- Sputnik
Russia, China Expected to Equip Iran With Fighters and Tanks When Arms Embargo Lifts -- Military.com
Report: Iran likely to buy Russian and Chinese arms -- Al-Monitor
