The first squadron armed with mobile RS-24 Yars missile systems is to take up duty as early as December 2009. These are modernized Topol-M missiles and carry four warheads each. Also, there are reports of new heavy carrier missiles being developed for the Strategic Missile Forces that will carry 6 to 10 warheads. Photo: Topol-M strategic mobile missile system with camouflage.
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11:4218/12/2009Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces, which became an independent service of the Soviet Armed Forces on December 17, 1959 are marking their 50th anniversary. >>