14 Dec 2012 12:28

RVSN to conduct 11 test launches of ICBMs in 2013

MOSCOW. Dec 14 (Interfax-AVN) -The Russian Strategic Rocket Forces will carry out 11 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) test launches in 2013, which is twice as many as this year, RVSN Commander Col. Gen. Sergei Karakayev told journalists on Friday.

"We plan to conduct 11 ICBN test launches in 2013 as part of programs to prolong the service lives of existing missile systems and carry out state commissioned trials of advanced missile systems and combat equipment," he said.