Russia modernizes missiles in response to US plans, says lol wat now?

**mandingomeatsteak** · 10-22-2008, 12:46 PM

MOSCOW – Russia's efforts to upgrade its missile arsenals will help counter the planned U.S. missile defense sites in Europe, a top general said Wednesday.

Russia's Strategic Missile Force chief, Col.-Gen. Nikolai Solovtsov, said the military will commission a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile and modify the existing missiles.

Solovtsov said that the new RS-24 missile equipped with multiple nuclear warheads will enter service next year.

"Its deployment will increase the Strategic Missile Forces' capability to penetrate missile defense systems, thus strengthening the nuclear deterrent potential of Russian strategic forces," he said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies.

Solovtsov said the military conducted two test launches of the RS-24 last year and will make another one before the year's end. Russian officials have said it would gradually replace Soviet-built ballistic missiles.

Solovtsov added that the military will also upgrade the existing types of missiles to fit them with decoys intended to counter the prospective U.S. missile shield.

**husak** · 10-22-2008, 01:20 PM

competition is good for the consumer!

**Opticon** · 10-22-2008, 01:24 PM

Except that most consumers are allergic to inter-continental ballistic missiles.

**timmy** · 10-22-2008, 01:26 PM

<--- votes to nuke Russia now before they get their outdated missles ready

**kenskiv** · 10-22-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmy

<--- votes to nuke Russia now before they get their outdated missles ready

I second the motion...

Timmy, get me those damn launch codes now!!!

**Opticon** · 10-22-2008, 01:32 PM

"The Missile Defense Agency's mission is to develop, test and prepare for deployment of a missile defense system. Using complementary interceptors, land-, sea-, air- and space-based sensors, and battle management command and control systems, the planned missile defense system will be able to engage all classes and ranges of ballistic missile threats. Our programmatic strategy is to develop, rigorously test, and continuously evaluate production, deployment and operational alternatives for the ballistic missile defense system."

HAI GUYZ LOOK! Something our federal government actually SHOULD fund.

Now if we could quit blowing their R&D budget on bean counters, books, and fried chickinz we might have a chance.

10-22-2008, 12:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
mandingomeatsteak SOT Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ros Angeres Posts: 2,217	Russia modernizes missiles in response to US plans, says lol wat now? MOSCOW – Russia's efforts to upgrade its missile arsenals will help counter the planned U.S. missile defense sites in Europe, a top general said Wednesday. Russia's Strategic Missile Force chief, Col.-Gen. Nikolai Solovtsov, said the military will commission a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile and modify the existing missiles. Solovtsov said that the new RS-24 missile equipped with multiple nuclear warheads will enter service next year. "Its deployment will increase the Strategic Missile Forces' capability to penetrate missile defense systems, thus strengthening the nuclear deterrent potential of Russian strategic forces," he said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies. Solovtsov said the military conducted two test launches of the RS-24 last year and will make another one before the year's end. Russian officials have said it would gradually replace Soviet-built ballistic missiles. Solovtsov added that the military will also upgrade the existing types of missiles to fit them with decoys intended to counter the prospective U.S. missile shield. __________________

10-22-2008, 01:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Opticon SOT Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South East PA Posts: 3,453 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 28^th	Except that most consumers are allergic to inter-continental ballistic missiles. __________________ .

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timmy SOT Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TN Posts: 8,800 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 58^th	<--- votes to nuke Russia now before they get their outdated missles ready __________________

10-22-2008, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Opticon SOT Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South East PA Posts: 3,453 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 28^th	"The Missile Defense Agency's mission is to develop, test and prepare for deployment of a missile defense system. Using complementary interceptors, land-, sea-, air- and space-based sensors, and battle management command and control systems, the planned missile defense system will be able to engage all classes and ranges of ballistic missile threats. Our programmatic strategy is to develop, rigorously test, and continuously evaluate production, deployment and operational alternatives for the ballistic missile defense system." HAI GUYZ LOOK! Something our federal government actually SHOULD fund. Now if we could quit blowing their R&D budget on bean counters, books, and fried chickinz we might have a chance. __________________ . Last edited by Opticon; 10-22-2008 at 01:38 PM.

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10-22-2008, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
husak The Astronomer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MD Posts: 2,139	competition is good for the consumer!