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![Russian Nukes: Facts vs. Fiction Russian Nukes: Facts vs. Fiction](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17127388803241.jpg)
Russian Nukes: Facts vs. Fiction
By Dmitry Stefanovich
A closer look at what systems Russia actually has in place and in the pipeline.
![Russia Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Glider Warhead Russia Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Glider Warhead](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-27_15-46-53.jpg)
Russia Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Glider Warhead
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces reportedly launched a HGV-tipped RS-18 intercontinental ballistic missile on Tuesday.
![Russia to Field Hypersonic Weapons by 2020 Russia to Field Hypersonic Weapons by 2020](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-12_09-46-12.jpg)
Russia to Field Hypersonic Weapons by 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense industry is working on a weapon that would be capable of hitting targets at hypersonic speed.
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Russia Test Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The primary aim of the missile drill was to test the ICBM’s capability to overcome advanced missile defense systems.
![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's Secret New Weapon: Should the West Be Afraid? Russia's Secret New Weapon: Should the West Be Afraid?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-06-30_20-09-46.jpg)
Russia's Secret New Weapon: Should the West Be Afraid?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow is working on a new weapon allegedly capable of penetrating any missile defense system.
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