Strategiczne siły jądrowe Federacji Rosyjskiej
Strategic nuclear forces of the Russian Federation

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the Strategic Nuclear Forces (SNF) of the Russian Federation, its role in defensive doctrine and organization and armament. The author’s intention is the evaluation of the SNF combat potential as well as determination of their future combat possibilities and role in the Russian military doctrine in the context of changing political situation in the world. The author has presented the history and actual state of Russian SNF. There are described all three components of the SNF: Missile Forces of Special Purpose, strategic nuclear-powered submarines with ballistic missiles, and finally long-range strategic bombers and their armament. Moreover, the main categories and types of nuclear weapon carrying system and perspective of its future development are defined. In this context, the author also tries to present the undertakings of Russian authorities connected with modernization of possessed means and introduction of new strategic weapon systems.

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