Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said the launch of the Russian Zircon hypersonic cruise missile should become a serious note for the West, which is moving closer and closer to Russia’s borders.
“Let’s hope. The notes, thus, become more convincing, “- said Peskov in the program” Moscow. Kremlin. Putin “on the TV channel” Russia 1 “.
On December 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that in the morning of the same day, a successful salvo launch of the Zircon hypersonic missile took place.
“Tonight, or rather in the morning, a salvo launch of the Zircon hypersonic system was carried out. This is our newest rocket, which works both at sea and at sea targets and at ground targets. The tests were carried out successfully, flawlessly. This is a big event in the life of the country and a significant step in increasing Russia’s security, in increasing its defense capability, “Putin said at a joint meeting of the State Council and the Council for Science and Education.
On December 21, Putin announced that Russia will continue to pay increased attention to the development of the Armed Forces. He noted that in the Russian Federation in 2021, work continued on a large-scale modernization of the army and navy. As a result, the share of modern weapons in the troops has exceeded 71%, and in the strategic nuclear forces – 89%.
On November 3, Putin announced that Zircon hypersonic missiles would begin arriving at the Navy next year.
Hypersonic weapons were presented in Russia in 2018. In addition to the Zircon missiles, the list includes the Dagger and Avangard complexes.
Source: IZ
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