"Sarmat" significantly changes the balance of nuclear deterrence forces in world geopolitics. This was stated to journalists by State Duma deputy Denis Kravchenko.
"This missile system, built on completely new principles, significantly changes the balance of nuclear deterrence forces affecting global geopolitics," Kravchenko said, quoted by RIA Novosti.
The successful launch of a new rocket is not just another stage in development The Armed Forces of Russia, and the most important achievement, confirming the highest level of the national engineering school, scientific thought and industrial culture, said the deputy. This is an epochal event, he stressed.
"Putting the missile system on combat duty will lead to a significant increase in the strategic security and defense capability of our country," Kravchenko added.
As EADaily reported, a successful launch of the newest Sarmat rocket was carried out. This was reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 12 by the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces (Strategic Missile Forces). Sergey Karakaev.
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