Get Updates
Get notified of breaking news, exclusive insights, and must-see stories!

Russia test fires new ICBM 'Sarmat'

Moscow, Mar 30: The Russian military says it has successfully tested its latest intercontinental ballistic missile. The Defence Ministry said today's launch from Plesetsk in northwestern Russia tested the Sarmat missile's performance in the early stage of its flight.

Representational Image

Sarmat is intended to replace the Soviet-designed Voyevoda, the world's heaviest ICBM known as "Satan" in the West.

President Vladimir Putin said earlier this month that Sarmat weighs 200 metric tons and has a higher range than Satan, allowing it to fly over the North or the South Poles and strike targets anywhere in the world.

He added that Sarmat also carries a bigger number of nuclear warheads, which are more powerful than the ones on Satan. Putin also said Sarmat could carry an array of warheads capable of dodging missile defenses.

PTI

Notifications
Settings
Clear Notifications
Notifications
Use the toggle to switch on notifications
  • Block for 8 hours
  • Block for 12 hours
  • Block for 24 hours
  • Don't block
Gender
Select your Gender
  • Male
  • Female
  • Others
Age
Select your Age Range
  • Under 18
  • 18 to 25
  • 26 to 35
  • 36 to 45
  • 45 to 55
  • 55+