Wednesday, February 14, 2007

No More Mr. Bad Guy

You know the story about the ruthless terrorists who've gotten their hands on a rusting nuclear warhead that the Russians have lost track of? You know. They made a movie about it. Every three months. For the past fifteen years.

Well, it looks like Hollywood's going to have to update its plot templates. From a rundown of Russia's program to renovate its Army:

As for long-term prospects, the 2007-2015 State Armament Program, due to receive almost 5,000 billion rubles ($188.68 billion, or Euro 145.35 billion), stipulates for a complete re-equipment of Russia's strategic nuclear forces. The Defense Ministry plans to commission 34 silo-based missile launchers and command centers and 66 mobile Topol-M ICBM systems, as well as to increase the number of strategic bombers.

Betting pool for Hollywood's next generic villain now open. I say North Korea, with Venezuela as a darkhorse.

Posted by Judah in:  Russia   

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