Homing in on Russia's approach to ASW

Article Abstract:

Russia's recent disclosure of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missile development and deployment reveals a substantial ASW capability. The RPK-1 Vikhr, Purga ASW RPK-2 Vyuga, VA-111 Shkval ASW, UPRK-3 and UPRK-4 Metel, URK-Rastrub, RPK-6 Vodopad and RPK-7 Vodopad-Mk, and the Medvedka are among the ASW missile systems that are or have been employed by Soviet, and more recently Russian vessels. The ASW's employed both nuclear and conventional warheads, and were both warship- and submarine-based. The missiles had a maximum range of between 23 km and 50 km.

Torpedoes & Parts, Torpedoes, Article, Military/Defense Forces, Medvedka, Metel, RPK-1, RPK-2, RPK-6, RPK-7, Shkval, UPRK-3, UPRK-4, URK-Rastrub, VA-111, Vikhr, Vodopad, Vodopad-Mk, Vyuga

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Russia's 'doomsday' machine

Article Abstract:

Both the US and the Soviet Union fretted over the effective command and control of their strategic nuclear weapons throughout the Cold War years. The apparent ability of the US to launch an effective first strike against the Soviet Union before national leaders could authorize a retaliatory strike had been a long-standing concern of Soviet officials. They therefore devised the novel, strategic command and control 'Perimetr' system that was invulnerable to a decapitating hostile first strike. The existing status of the Perimetr system is uncertain.

Nuclear Ordnance & Equip

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Moscow's ABM shield continues to crumble

Article Abstract:

Russia's A-135, the only strategic anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system in the world, is hounded by controversy from both inside and outside the military. Criticisms against A-135 include the high cost of building the system, the dangers posed by its nuclear warheads and its declining effectiveness. This has led some Russian leaders to propose pulling off the A-135 from commission.

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Strategic Missiles, Ballistic missiles, Strategic weapons

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