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![Russian General: Russia Now Fields 400 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Russian General: Russia Now Fields 400 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-12_09-46-12.jpg)
Russian General: Russia Now Fields 400 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Also, Russia’s newest intercontinental ballistic missile will be operational by 2019-2020, a senior officer claims.
![Russia Developing New Nuclear Missiles Capable of Penetrating US Defenses Russia Developing New Nuclear Missiles Capable of Penetrating US Defenses](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-12_09-46-12.jpg)
Russia Developing New Nuclear Missiles Capable of Penetrating US Defenses
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia wants to modernize 70 percent of its intercontinental ballistic missile arsenal by 2018.
![Russia to Test-Launch 16 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles in 2016 Russia to Test-Launch 16 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles in 2016](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-12_09-46-12.jpg)
Russia to Test-Launch 16 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles in 2016
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In addition, Russia’s Strategic Missile Troops plan to hold more than 100 other military exercises throughout the year.
![Russia Conducts Surprise Nuclear Readiness Drill Russia Conducts Surprise Nuclear Readiness Drill](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18849_52809cbd24f06.jpg)
Russia Conducts Surprise Nuclear Readiness Drill
On Wednesday Putin oversaw a large snap drill that tested the readiness of Russia’s nuclear forces.
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