Brief content: The first volume in the series is packed with detailed information on Russia's nuclear arsenal. Chapters highlight all elements: from design to production, deployment to storage. All relevant systems related to strategic weapons are also covered: command and control systems, geodetic support for targeting, and detailed descriptions of operations, maintenance, storage and transportation of nuclear munitions, problems of radiation and chemical safety and other related issues. The book covers all elements of Russia's strategic triad: air, land and sea-launched platforms.