Putin announces the start of mass production of the Oreshnik complex«
During the ceremony of awarding Russian weapons designers, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the state had started mass production a new missile system called «Orestechnik».
According to him, systems with an intercontinental missile «Sarmat» should be put on alert as early as 2026. Putin also noted that the Orks, «like other nuclear powers, are developing their own nuclear capabilities», but «do not threaten anyone».
Development of Poseidon and Burevestnik«
The Kremlin head said that the development of systems «Poseidon» and «Burevestnik» A «significant reserve for the future» has been created, and Russia will continue to develop these areas.
«The Burevestnik has exceeded all known missile systems in the world in terms of range,» Putin said. He added that these systems are built using exclusively Russian materials, and Poseidon's speed is «several times faster than that of modern surface ships».
Context.
Putin's statements came against the backdrop of the ongoing war against Ukraine and Russia's deepening confrontation with the West. Analysts see these statements as another demonstration of military force and an attempt to intimidate Western countries that support Ukraine.
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