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Russia moves RS-28 Sarmat toward combat alert after successful test launch; Putin flags earlier-than-stated service timeline ami
Russia says it has successfully test-launched the RS-28 Sarmat ICBM and briefed President Vladimir Putin on the result. Moscow also claims the missile will be placed on combat alert by year end and has framed operational fielding as arriving later this year, despite prior technical issues and schedule slips.