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What Is Iskander-M? Russia's Nuclear-Capable Launchers Head for NATO Border
Newsweek has emailed the Russian Defense Ministry for comment. The 9K720 Iskander-M, which has the NATO reporting name SS-26 Stone, is a mobile short-range ballistic missile system at the heart of ...
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Russia's new Iskander-1000 missile sparks regional alarm
Reports indicate that the Iskander-1000 is an advancement of the previous 9K720 Iskander-M system, distinguished mainly by its extended strike range of up to 620 miles. The key updates in the new ...
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Iskander-M missile system crews begin drills in Russia's Western Military District
The Iskander tactical missile system is characterized by its high mobility and maneuverability, as it takes just 20 minutes to put the system in operational readiness. The 9K720 Iskander-M entered ...
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North Korea launched the same type of ballistic missiles as last week — Yonhap
North Korea last fired missiles on July 25. South Korea's Defense Ministry said that North Korean missiles were similar to Russia's 9K720 Iskander missiles on technical characteristics and had a ...