Russia Deploys "Satan 2" Nuclear Missile System into Active Service

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Russia Deploys "Satan 2" Nuclear Missile System into Active Service
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Russia has announced that its nuclear-capable Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system, also known as "Satan 2," has entered combat duty. The Sarmat missile is designed to evade anti-missile defense systems and can carry multiple warheads, with a range that can reach any target on Earth. It weighs over 200 tonnes and has been under development since 2009, with tests conducted since 2016. The missile is intended to replace the R-36M ICBM in Russia's arsenal.

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