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Bulava missile
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Japan is reportedly considering whether to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, according to The Japan Times, while in Russia attention is on the Bulava ballistic missile, said to surpass the Oreshnik in the number of hypersonic warheads it can carry. Both stories keep submarines and naval weapons at the centre of defence discussions in the region.
- 2Russia test-fires Bulava nuclear missile, timing under scrutiny●Explained: What is Bulava nuclear missile test-fired by Russia and why the timing matters
Russia has carried out a test launch of the Bulava, its submarine-launched nuclear ballistic missile that forms a core part of the country's sea-based nuclear deterrent. Analysts are examining why the test was conducted now, amid heightened tensions with the West and the ongoing war in Ukraine, with the timing seen as a possible signal of military readiness and strategic messaging.