Russia's Sarmat missile keeps having troubles, including apparent catastrophic failures, and there's nothing in the works to replace it.

On April 20, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced the first full test launch of the new Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which he declared to be a success. Putin ...

Ukraine claims Russia launched the first ICBM of the war towards the eastern part of its country overnight. But what does that mean – and why could it be an indication of something much larger?

Wright said that historically, much of the ICBM design and manufacturing facilities and personnel were based in Ukraine, particularly that relating to liquid fuel systems. For more than 20 years ...