Putin: Sarmat is the most powerful missile in the world
Russian President Vladimir Putin assessed today that the Russian intercontinental ballistic missile "Sarmat" is the most powerful missile system in the world, while the Commander of the Russian Strategic Missile Forces, Sergey Karakayev, said that "Sarmat" will be operational by the end of the year.
TL;DR
- Putin hailed the 'Sarmat' ICBM as the world's most powerful missile system.
- The 'Sarmat' can travel on ballistic and sub-orbital paths with a range exceeding 35,000 km.
- It is expected to be operational by the end of the year.
- Work on the 'Poseidon' unmanned underwater missile and 'Burevestnik' cruise missile is nearly complete.
- The 'Sarmat' system reportedly surpasses predecessors in range, payload, and launch readiness.
- The Russian military successfully tested the 'Sarmat' missile.
- Previous tests for the 'Sarmat' were scheduled for 2017, with a successful launch occurring in 2022 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.