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Launches & Rockets

Russian Space Forces confirm new weapons adoption and military satellite launches

Statements filed 4 October also detail recent air defence interception totals

Luisa Marconi
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The Russian Ministry of Defense has stated its Space Forces are adopting modern weapons, conducting military satellite launches and carrying out ICBM launches.[1]