BREAKING: Putin Unveils Secret S-500 Complex, US in Total Panic Over Russian Tech Advantage
More urgent news from Sochi. At this moment, Vladimir Putin is holding a meeting regarding military development. It's the first of a whole series of meetings traditionally held semi-annually by the President. One of the main topics discussed today is Russia's promising armament systems.
Vladimir Putin: "Unquestionably, strategic nuclear forces are key to our defense and security. According to the State Armament Program plans, this year, we will continue to replace the worn-out Topol missile systems with the cutting edge Yars systems. By the end of December, they should be in place in 14 missile regiments. During the course of the year, the aviation portion of the nuclear triad will be joined by the Tu-95MS and Tu-160 modernized missile carries. They will be equipped with modern long-range Kh-101 and Kh-102 cruise missiles.
Construction of the 5 Borey-class strategic guided missile submarines should be strictly on schedule. One of the main goals is to countermeasure high-precision weapons and its carriers. It's essential to continue actively expanding and building up the air defense's technological capacity. To continue the modernization of the Pantsir system. To complete the development and preparation for batch production of the newest S500 system, capable of operating at ultra-high altitudes, including near space".