Russia to give ‘Iskander-M missile system’ to Belarus

Russia to give ‘Iskander-M missile system’ to Belarus

Recently Russia has announced to transfer ‘Iskander-M Missile System’ to Belarus. Nuclear and conventional versions of this missile system can use ballistic or cruise missiles. The Iskander-M missile system is code-named as "SS-26 Stone" by NATO.

Russia uses the term Iskander-M to define the transporter-erector launch system as well as the short-

range ballistic missile (SRBM) it fires. This system can be used to fire Ground Launched Cruise Missiles (GLCMs) such as SSC-7 and SSC-8. This system is used exclusively by the Russian military. In the year 1996 it was successfully launched for the first time.