Arsytian Atomic Forces

The Atomic Forces (Arsytian: Atomivoimat) is the atomic warfare branch of the Arsytian Workers' Army, responsible for all missiles with a range greater than 1,000 km and strategic bombers with nuclear strikes as their primary mission. The youngest branch of the Workers' Army, the Atomic Forces were founded in 1959, assuming responsibility for Arsytia's nuclear bomber and ICBM force. For much of the Cold War, it was officially considered the most important branch in spite of its small size. Since the completion of the GOCE's orbital missile defense system, the Atomic Forces have undergone considerable reorganization and downsizing, especially after the retirement of Arsytia's last ICBMs in 2002. Consequently, the Atomic Forces now primarily operate supersonic nuclear bombers and long-range cruise missiles.