The ship’s hypersonic missile system “Zircon” is in the last stage of state tests. This was stated on Tuesday by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the leadership of the Russian Ministry of Defense and representatives of the country’s defense industry, reports “Focus“.
“The army and navy receive the latest weapons and military equipment with high dynamics. In this way, the potential of the nuclear triad is greatly enhanced. The Navy’s combat capabilities have been expanded, including at the expense of Caliber cruise missiles, the Russian leader said.
“The ship’s hypersonic missile system” Zircon “is in the last stage of state tests,” the head of state said.
As the President emphasized, in the Air and Space Forces over 70 percent of the anti-aircraft missile regiments are re-equipped with modern S-400 systems, the next step is to supply the troops with S-500 systems, the tests of which are already being successfully completed.
“I would also like to note that the enterprises of the military-industrial complex and the Ministry of Defense have established effective cooperation in the supply and maintenance of weapons and equipment throughout their life cycle, ie. from development and serial production to maintenance and repair, “he added.
Putin also noted that the Russian military was the first in the world to receive hypersonic weapons, including the unique Avant-Garde intercontinental missile system with a gliding wing.
“In addition, more than 160 flights of the Dagger air missile system have already been made as part of combat duty and air patrols. We need to develop this powerful reserve that Russia has, “Putin concluded.
The Zircon hypersonic missile system has already reached a speed of 10,000 km / h and a range of about 1,000 km during testing. Coming soon to the Russian Navy! pic.twitter.com/y0TH1G7VsG
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