Bulava delayed – again

June 7, 2009 · Posted in Blogroll, Uncategorized

Pavel Podvig reports that the service introduction date for the Bulava SLBM has been again delayed:

2010 still seems to be possible, although this time caution suggests that 2011 might be a more realistic date.

Luckily for the Russian navy, the Sineva program (upgraded RSM-54/SS-N-23) is proceeding without known problems with installation on overhauled Delta-IV submarines, and should thus be able to partially compensate for Bulava’s delays.

Tags: Bulava, Russia, SLBM

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One Response to “Bulava delayed – again”

Tukey on June 7th, 2009 10:24 pm

Ugh. The Bulava story is all about having to re-learn basic truths of system development and testing in the face of rampant … cough… inefficiency in the procurement process.

While generally am not bloodthirsty, this one makes me recall Shakhurin and Novikov’s arrest (the former was air industry comissar, the latter the air force chief).