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Russia Test-Fires Bulava Ballistic Missile

October 28, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Russian nuclear submarine Generalissimo Suvorov test-fired a Bulava SLBM.
The missile was launched from the Sea of Okhotsk toward the Chizha test range.
The launch was part of the crew's combat training plan.
Monitoring data confirmed the missile's warheads reached the designated area.

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Strategic Implications

This test may indicate Russia's continued focus on nuclear deterrence capabilities. The successful launch suggests the Russian Navy's Borei-A submarines remain a key component of the country's strategic arsenal, which could impact regional security dynamics and influence the global balance of power.

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What Happened

Nuclear Submarine Launches SLBM Across Russia

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the successful test-firing of a Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile from the Pacific Fleet’s Project 955A Borei-A nuclear-powered submarine Generalissimo Suvorov. The missile was launched from a submerged position in the Sea of Okhotsk toward the Chizha test range in Russia’s Arkhangelsk Region as part of the crew’s combat training plan. The ministry released footage of the launch and confirmed the missile’s warheads reached the designated area. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: October 28, 2026

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