Six more successful launches needed before armed forces get Bulava missile - Ivanov

MOSCOW. Oct 29 (Interfax) - Six more successful launches should be conducted before the Bulava sea-based strategic missile is handed over to the Russian armed forces, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov told journalists on Friday.

"Before the complex is allowed to join the armed forces, one launch from a new submarine and five qualification launches need to take place," Ivanov said.