MSM: Russia test-fires new-generation strategic missile

MOSCOW (AFP) – Russia said Thursday it had test-fired a new-generation strategic missile from a submarine, the latest launch of a multiple-warhead weapon designed to breach anti-missile shields.

“A new-generation Bulava ballistic missile was successfully fired from the White Sea to the Kura testing site in Kamchatka” in Russia’s far east, the Russian navy said in a statement.

Russia’s Pacific Fleet holds live firing drills in Far East

A naval task force from Russia’s Pacific Fleet has started scheduled exercises involving live firing in the Sea of Japan, a fleet spokesman said on Monday.

“For the next few days the warships will conduct a series of training exercises, which mainly involve live firing at simulated targets,” the source said.

Iran starts large-scale Air Force, air defense drills

Iran has launched a three-day series of Air Force and missile defense exercises throughout the country, a Air Force commander said on Monday.