Development of Russia’s new-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called Kedr will begin at the turn of 2023-2024, a defense industry source told TASS. Solid-fuel Kedr ICBMs are to replace Yars systems at the turn of 2030.
Research work on Kedr has been financed under the current state arms procurement program, which is in effect until 2027. Technological development will begin in 2023-2024. Solid-fuel Kedr ICBMs are to replace Yars systems at the turn of 2030. Just like their predecessor, the new system will have mobile and silo-Based modifications.
The currently deployed RS-24 Yars (strategic missile – modification 24) also known as RT-24 Yars or Topol-MR (NATO reporting name: SS-29 or SS-27 Mod 2) is a MIRV-equipped, thermonuclear armed intercontinental ballistic missile first tested on May 29, 2007, after a secret military R&D project.