US EditionBelarus says it is looking at how to arm its missile systems with nuclear warheads
- On August 21, Belarusian State Secretary Alexander Volfovich announced that Minsk is considering equipping its Polonez rocket artillery systems with nuclear warheads.
- This development follows Belarus' ongoing efforts to modernize missile production amid regional security concerns and increased military spending by NATO neighbors.
- The Polonez system, jointly developed with China and operational since 2016, now has a 300 km range and undergoes upgrades potentially including nuclear warhead integration.
- Volfovich emphasized that Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus remain under Moscow's exclusive control, and transferring command to Minsk would violate agreements.
- Belarus’ pursuit of nuclear-capable missile systems suggests deepening military cooperation with Russia but also raises concerns over compliance with international arms control agreements.
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Belarus says it is looking at how to arm its missile systems with nuclear warheads
Belarus is assessing how best to ramp up domestic production of missiles, including exploring how to equip its Polonez rocket launcher systems with nuclear warheads, a senior Belarusian security official said on Thursday.
Belarus May Arm Polonez Missiles With Nuclear Warheads in Cooperation With Russia
Belarus is exploring the possibility of arming its Polonez multiple launch rocket systems with nuclear warheads. The statement was made on Thursday by State Secretary of the Security Council Alexander Volfovich, as reported by Nasha Niva on August 21. Currently, Belarus does not possess its own nuclear arsenal. However, Russian tactical nuclear warheads have been deployed on its territory, remaining under Moscow’s control. Despite this, Volfovic…
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