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India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Meet Satan-2 missiles of Russia: Capable of causing massive destruction within seconds, US, Ukraine, NATO worried
(File) Russia-Ukraine war: The Russia-Ukraine war saw its largest escalation in recent months last week as Ukraine carried out its biggest-ever drone strike on Russia, striking five airbases, around 4000 kilometers deep inside the Russian territory. However, the Ukrainian attack has sparked fears of a major retaliation by Moscow, with experts concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin could use a limited nuclear strike to avenge the attack. Russia has a wide range of deadly missiles in its arsenal, but its RS-28 Sarmat ICBM nicknamed the 'Satan-2' by Western media outlets for its devastating power, is arguably the most lethal long-range ICBM, capable of causing destruction at an unprecedented level. Russia's 'Satan-II' The RS-28 Sarmat, dubbed the 'Satan-II' by the West to signify its destructive capabilities, is an ultra long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), capable of carrying up to 16 nuclear warheads or or hypersonic glide vehicles simultaneously. The Satan-2 is regarded as one of the most ICBMs in the world, boasting a range of over 16,000 kilometers, making it capable of reaching any target anywhere on Earth. According to experts, Ukraine would essentially be wiped off the world map if Russia uses the Satan-2 missile for a nuclear strike, because the powerful, super-heavy, liquid-fueled ICBM can carry multiple warheads, ensuring complete destruction of the enemy nation. Russia's deadly missile arsenal Apart from the RS-28 Sarmat, aka the Satan-2, Russia has a variety of ballistic and super-sonic cruise missiles in its expansive arsenal, including the Tochka-U medium-range ballistic missile, which is designed to destroyed strategic enemy targets, and the Iskander, a short-range precision strike ballistic missile used to attack military bases and command centers. Additionally, Russia has Kalibr sea-based cruise missiles, and the Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles, both of which have been used extensively during the Russia-Ukraine war. Russia also has the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle that can reach Mach 20 speeds (20 times the speed of sound), and is virtually impossible for any current air-defense system to intercept or even track. Russian fighter jets, like the Sukhoi Su-35, and the 5th-gen Su-57 are equipped with the lethal Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles that can fly at Mach 10 speeds, and are capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
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India.com
6 days ago
- General
- India.com
Putin To Retaliate With Nukes? Fears Rise After Ukraine Blows Up 41 Russia's Airbases, 41 Fighter Jets
New Delhi: The world is holding its breath as Russian President Vladimir Putin weighs a potential doomsday response to one of the most humiliating attacks on Russian soil since the war began. Military chatter and intelligence leaks hint at a chilling possibility that Russia may retaliate with its most terrifying weapons, the nuclear-capable RS-28 Sarmat and Satan-2 missiles. A daring and well-coordinated drone operation launched by Ukraine punched through Russia's defenses and decimated five airbases in a single night. With 41 jets destroyed, including some of Moscow's most advanced aircraft, the strike embarrassed the Kremlin and exposed shocking vulnerabilities in Russian air defense. The attack is being hailed in Kyiv as a breakthrough moment in the war. But the celebration is shadowed by a much darker possibility – massive retaliation. Although there is no official confirmation so far, reports suggest that Russia has secretly moved its most destructive assets into launch-ready positions. Nicknamed 'Satan II', the RS-28 Sarmat is an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying up to 15 nuclear warheads and reaching targets as far as 16,000 kilometers away (anywhere on Earth). Its older sibling, the Satan-2, is not far behind in destructive power. Designed to obliterate entire cities, these missiles are engineered for impact as well as domination. 'If Putin chooses to press the nuclear button, the consequences will be irreversible. Even a limited strike would plunge Europe, and potentially the world, into a crisis unseen since World War II,' warned a former NATO strategist. Beyond its nuclear inventory, Russia's conventional arsenal remains formidable. Hypersonic missiles, cruise weapons and elite fighters like the Su-57 and Su-35 give Moscow the tools for a savage response – with or without nukes. But it is the mere presence of nuclear weapons that changes the game. Russia's stockpile includes both strategic warheads meant for global targets and tactical ones designed for battlefield use – a grey area that could tempt the Kremlin to send a 'message' without sparking full-scale Armageddon. Pressure Mounts in Moscow Inside the Kremlin, pressure is reportedly mounting on Putin to strike back hard. The drone attack has sparked outrage among military hardliners – many of whom see restraint as weakness. With each passing hour, speculation grows over whether Russia will escalate this war to an unthinkable level. 'The fear is not about what Russia can do. It is about what it might do when its back is against the wall,' said a senior European diplomat. The world watches and waits for now. But with missiles possibly being readied and rhetoric growing sharper, the war in Ukraine may be hurtling toward a new and far more dangerous phase.
India.com
15-05-2025
- General
- India.com
Which country has the world's most powerful missile? It's price is..., the name is..., it is from...
Which country has the world's most powerful missile? It's price is..., the name is..., it is from... World's most powerful missile: In the recent India-Pakistan military standoff, it was the missiles that played an important role and with the help of which India destroyed all the terror bases located in Pakistan and PoK. Following which now countries around the world are equipping themselves with modern missile technology to defeat the enemy. There are many countries around the world that also have hypersonic missiles. However, do you know which is the most powerful Missile in the world? World's Most Powerful Missile RS-28 Sarmat This Russian intercontinental ballistic missile is considered to be the most powerful missile in the world ans is known as Satan II. It has been designed and manufactured by Russia which has a range of this missile is 18000 kilometers which can hit almost any part of the earth. Its long range makes it the longest range ICBM missile in the world. It weighs about 208 tons and its length is around 35 meters. According to media reports, RS-28 Sarmat is capable of carrying 15 nuclear weapons simultaneously using MIRV technology. Its destructive capability and the technology used in it make it much more advanced than all existing ICBM missiles. This missile can also dodge America's air defense system. How much is the price There is no official data available about its cost. However, according to various reports in one place the price of one missile has been stated to be around 35 million dollars i.e. Rs 290 crore. There are further reports, which says that the estimated cost can be up to 85 billion which includes the cost of research, development, testing and production and deployment.
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Wales Online
Vladimir Putin's 100-tonne Satan II 'world's most powerful' missile that sparked WW3 fears
Vladimir Putin's 100-tonne Satan II 'world's most powerful' missile that sparked WW3 fears The RS-28 Sarmat, also known as the 'Satan II', missile was announced by the Russian President in 2018 and has been described as the 'most powerful' nuclear weapon in the world, but it has a series of failed tests Vladimir Putin, the man at the helm of Russia (Image: Contributor, Getty Images ) Russian President Vladimir Putin triggered World War 3 concerns when he announced the world's most lethal nuclear weapon was under active trial seven years ago, generating a mixed international response. Dubbed Satan II, the RS-28 Sarmat missile was unveiled as a prime example of "next generation" warfare technology during the Russian leader's state-of-the-nation speech in 2018. It boasts unmatched capabilities, with the potential to deploy nuclear warheads worldwide, posing a significant menace to global superpowers such as the US, the UK, and Europe. Putin boasted that this formidable addition to Russia's military inventory would make other nations "think twice" about threatening Russia. Nonetheless, the Pentagon dismissed the notion that it poses any threat to the United States or its allies - but why such confidence? The RS-28 Sarmat missile has been described as the "next generation" of warfare technology (Image: Getty Images ) The missile's impressive specifications are intimidating: at 116 feet long and weighing a colossal 220 tons, its range is estimated to be between 10,000 to 18,000km, vastly overshadowing Russia's older intercontinental ballistic missile, the Voevoda (R-36). For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Reports from Russian media indicate the RS-28 could transport as many as 16 independently targetable nuclear warheads, though speculations suggest the actual number might be lower, at 'up to 10 warheads', reports the Mirror US. Article continues below The Sarmat missile made its inaugural test flight on April 20, 2022, with the Russian Defence Ministry announcing: "At 15:12 Moscow time at the Plesetsk state test cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region, a Sarmat fixed-based [sic] intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully launched from a silo launcher." Shortly after this trial, it was revealed that 50 new Sarmat missiles would soon be ready for combat. However, this would be its only successful test. In February 2023, there were raised eyebrows when it seemed to leave a large crater on a launch site in Plesetsk in northern Russia - a fourth failure for the missile, if experts are to be believed, leaving significant doubts over the nuclear weapon. Matt Korda, an associate senior researcher at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), provided Euronews Next with a breakdown of the aptly nicknamed Satan II. He described it as "politically significant" for Putin and stated that despite its failures, "construction continues." "Russia has long planned to replace every single one of its Cold War-era delivery systems with newer versions," he said. "The RS-20V Voevoda is the last of these types of ICBMs left in its arsenal. As a result, the introduction of the Sarmat will be politically significant for President Putin, as the embodiment of Russia's completion of this long-awaited transition". Korda also mentioned that contrary to Russian reports, the new RS-28 is still yet to enter service. However, the status of the weapon remains uncertain. He elucidated: "Not only has serial production of the missile been delayed, but its testing cycle has been marred by a series of postponed and failed tests. "It is clear that Russia is proceeding with construction to facilitate the missile's deployment - satellite imagery indicates that major construction is well underway at the first regiment of the 62nd Missile Division in south Siberia, and will soon begin at other expected deployment sites." Moreover, Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), commented on Russia's nuclear capabilities, which already possess "already considerable destructive potential." Despite the increase in destructive power, he believes the new Russian rocket adds little to the existing threat. Speaking to the Telegraph, he remarked: "Russia and the Western nuclear states have had the ability to annihilate each other ever since they acquired strategic nuclear bombers, followed by intercontinental ballistic missiles, over 60 years ago. "Putin adding this new missile to his pre-existing 'overkill' capability makes absolutely no difference to the effectiveness of our Trident nuclear deterrent submarines." According to the Arms Control Association, Russia maintains 6,257 of the world's approximately 13,080 nuclear warheads. Article continues below In comparison, the US, which plans to upgrade one of its intercontinental ballistic missiles - the $100 billion LGM-35A Sentinel starting in 2029 - claims to have 5,550, while China, ranking third, reportedly possesses 350.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US accelerates production of new B61-13 nuclear warhead
(NewsNation) — The United States military is ramping up production of a new nuclear warhead as Department of Defense officials point to an urgent need to deter threats and modernize the military's nuclear arsenal. The production of the B61-13, which surpasses the capabilities of bombs employed during World War II, is driven by escalating global tensions with nations like Russia and China. Sandia National Laboratories is collaborating with the U.S. Air Force and other agencies to cut production time by more than 25%, putting the project seven months ahead of schedule. More veterans frustrated over broken elevator at VA hospital The B61-13 is a gravity nuclear bomb with a 360-kiloton yield, according to the Federation of American Scientists. Its explosive force is 24 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. While the B61-13's potential impact is devastating, Russia's RS-28 Sarmat carries warheads twice as destructive, and China's DF-41 can target multiple locations simultaneously. Unlike Russian and Chinese missile-based warheads, the B61-13 will be aircraft-delivered, initially from the stealthy B2 bomber and later from the B-21 Raider, expected by 2030. Officials stress the B61-13 replaces older models without increasing the United States' total nuclear weapon numbers — but it represents a critical upgrade at an increasingly dangerous time. The production aligns with America's nuclear posture review, highlighting a continued commitment to deterrence amid evolving global threats. Trump's tariff pause sees global markets soar, US futures fall Production of the bomb was first initiated under the Biden administration. In 2023, the Biden administration justified the project by arguing it would 'replace all other nuclear gravity bombs,' according to FAS. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
