Russia Deploys Submarine-Launched Bulava ICBMs
The integration of Bulava missiles into Borei-class submarines marks a significant upgrade to Russia's strategic nuclear arsenal.
- The Bulava missile can carry up to 10 independently targetable nuclear warheads.
- Successful tests include a 3,500-mile launch from the White Sea to the Kamchatka Peninsula.
- Seven Borei-class submarines, each armed with 16 Bulavas, are now operational in Russia's Northern and Pacific fleets.
- The Bulava's advanced capabilities challenge existing missile defense systems with high maneuverability and decoy features.
- This development comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Western nations.