From Global Security Newswire:Russia's might mothball its troubled Bulava nuclear-missile project if the weapon continues to fail in testing, Reuters reported today (see GSN, Aug. 4).
The long-range, submarine-launched Bulava has been the subject of much internal debate since failing its sixth test in 11 tries last month. The botched flight prompted the resignation of a leading Russian missile design official and possibly the discharge of the head of the Russian military's strategic missile forces.
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More News On Bulava's Missile Development
Russia could scrap troubled sea missile: report -- Reuters
Russian submarine designer certain of Bulava missile success -- RIA Novosti
“Bulava” missiles might be replaced by “Sineva” -- Barents Observer
Rubin design bureau official: tests of Bulava missile system will be successful -- Kyiv Post
My Comment: This is a major setback.