Russia has released footage of a test launch of the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile, a key component of the country’s sea-based nuclear deterrent. Designed for deployment aboard Russian nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, the Bulava is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The test highlights Moscow’s continued focus on maintaining and demonstrating its strategic military capabilities amid heightened tensions with Western countries. Russian defence authorities released the footage, but the details and stated objectives of the test should be understood in the context of official military claims. What role does the Bulava play in Russia’s nuclear strategy, and why does its testing matter?
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