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24,000-ton nuclear submarine test-fires 5,160-mile-range Bulava missile
Original: 24,000-ton nuclear submarine launches 5,160-mile-range Bulava missile
A 24,000-ton nuclear submarine has launched a Bulava ballistic missile, a weapon reported to have a range of 5,160 miles. The test demonstrates the long-range strike capability carried aboard the massive submarine, one of the largest of its class. The launch is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of major powers' strategic nuclear forces and weapons testing programs.
Why now: Testing of a long-range nuclear-capable missile from a major submarine highlights strategic weapons capability at a time of heightened global tensions.
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