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RUSSIA has unveiled its robotic system that protects nuclear missile silos even after an enemy nuclear weapon has exploded nearby.

Footage has emerged of a drill which puts state-of-the-art robot fighting technology through its paces.

As reported, Russian leader Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to modernise and create “intelligent weapons” for a high tech war.

 A call is received that puts the nuke base on alert
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A call is received that puts the nuke base on alertCredit: YouTube/ Russian Defence Ministry
 Troops control the robotic system from within what is believed to be a bunker
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Troops control the robotic system from within what is believed to be a bunkerCredit: YouTube/ Russian Defence Ministry

And this latest video made by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows the military is doing just that.

Special crack troops -tasked with protecting the intercontinental missile launch sites - are seen operating a remote controlled gun and a tank.

The exercise was carried out to prepare against enemy special forces disabling the nuclear missile silos.

The long range machine gun is filmed popping up from a concrete shaft and firing on a target.

A robot caterpillar war machine is also controlled remotely. 

It is designed to scout about and immediately eliminate intruders.

 You wouldn't want this machine to spot you
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You wouldn't want this machine to spot you
 If this locks on to an intruder it would be game over
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If this locks on to an intruder it would be game over
 A Russian Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile drives through Red Square
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A Russian Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile drives through Red SquareCredit: Getty Images
 Putin has made it clear he is not a man to be messed with
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Putin has made it clear he is not a man to be messed withCredit: AP:Associated Press

A Russian Ministry of Defence spokesman said: “The complex has the ability to direct weapons, accompany and hit targets in automatic and semi-automatic modes as it is equipped with electro-optical and radar reconnaissance.”

The video has emerged after Russia sparked security fears after it emerged President Putin has MOVED his missiles – so they’re now stored closer to western Europe.

America warned the provocative act – seen as a direct challenge to NATO's missile defence system – was “destabilising to European security”.

 It is feared war could break out in the Batlic States after a Russian invasion
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It is feared war could break out in the Batlic States after a Russian invasion

A Third World War is set to be ignited in Latvia if the United States comes to the rescue of the Baltic country under attack from an expansionist Russia, a top military analyst has claimed.

The respected expert, Professor Paul D Miller, from the National Defence University in Washington DC, predicted the invasion of Crimea in 2014.

And now the professor believes Latvia or possibly neighbouring Estonia are next on Russia’s hit-list.

But since the Baltic nations are in NATO, all members are compelled to come to its rescue under Article Five of an alliance treaty – sparking World War 3.


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