ZIRCON MISSILES
Why is there a Russian nuclear submarine just 200 miles off the coast of Florida?
There are four Russian naval ships in Cuba and they are participating in a joint naval exercise with the host nation. The US is closely monitoring the situation.
Ukraine says Russia has fired five Zircon missiles at Kyiv this year
The sea-based Zircon missiles have a range of 1,000 km and travel at nine times the speed of sound, Russia says. Military analysts have said the missiles' hypersonic speed could mean greatly reduced reaction time for air defences and a capability to attack large, deep and hardened targets.
Vladimir Putin's address to Russia's parliament: Highlights on Ukraine war and military capabilities
In his state-of-the-nation address, President Vladimir Putin reiterated Russia's commitment to the war in Ukraine, highlighting the importance of unity and responsibility among its citizens. He also addressed concerns about an arms race with the West, emphasizing the need to develop the defense-industrial complex efficiently. Putin praised the increased combat readiness of Russia's armed forces and highlighted the use of advanced missile systems, including hypersonic weapons, in the conflict. His speech comes ahead of a presidential election where he is expected to secure another term.
Russia's new hypersonic missile needs more testing before adoption
Russia, China and the United States are in a race to develop hypersonic weapons and Russia has been testing the Zircon since at least 2017, heralding it as a major step forward in its military rivalry with western countries. Last year, Russia's defence ministry said that one of its frigates had practiced launching the missiles in the Atlantic Ocean. Moscow has also said it is equipping new nuclear submarines with Zircons.
Explainer: Why is North Korea testing hypersonic missiles and how do they work?
North Korea has tested a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with intermediate range, featuring a conical manoeuvrable reentry vehicle (MaRV) warhead. Hypersonic weapons and FOBS become a cause of major concern as they can potentially evade missile shields and early warning systems.
Russia to equip new nuclear submarines with hypersonic missiles
The sea-based Zircon hypersonic missiles have a range of 900 km (560 miles), and can travel at several times the speed of sound, making it difficult to defend against them. President Vladimir Putin said earlier this year that Russia would start mass supplies of Zircon missiles as part of the country's efforts to boost its nuclear forces.
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North Korean hackers breached top Russian missile maker
The lapse provided Reuters and SentinelOne with a unique snapshot into a company of critical importance to the Russian state which was sanctioned by the Obama administration following the invasion of Crimea. Two independent computer security experts, Nicholas Weaver and Matt Tait, reviewed the exposed email content and confirmed its authenticity. The analysts verified the connection by checking the email's cryptographic signatures against a set of keys controlled by NPO Mash.
India, Russia to build BrahMoS hypersonic version
Moscow is ahead of the US and other western powers in the development of hypersonic missiles, considered a game-changer in modern warfare. Hypersonic Weapon Systems (HWS) have been in the limelight since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. BrahMos-II could have the same performance characteristics as Russia's Tsirkon (Zircon) missile, sources indicated to ET.
China leading in hypersonic weapons: US defence officials
China's hypersonic arsenal includes the DF-17, a medium-range ballistic missile with a hypersonic glide vehicle that has a range of 1,600 kilometers. It also has the DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missile, which also carries a hypersonic glide vehicle.
Russia's defence ministry says frigate tested 900 km missile strike capacity
In a statement, the ministry said the frigate had run a test on hypersonic Zircon missiles, which have a range of 900 km (560 miles), using computer simulation. The statement did not say the frigate had launched a missile.
Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles to join drills with China, S.Africa
The missiles fly at nine times the speed of sound, with a range of more than 1,000 km (620 miles), Russia says. They form the centrepiece of its hypersonic arsenal, along with the Avangard glide vehicle that entered combat duty in 2019.
Vladimir Putin sends off frigate armed with new hypersonic cruise missile
In a video conference with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Igor Krokhmal, commander of the frigate named "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov", Putin said the ship was armed with Zircon hypersonic weapons.
On navy day, Putin says United States is main threat to Russia
On navy day, Putin says United States is main threat to Russia.
Putin says Russian navy to get new hypersonic missiles soon
Speaking on Russia's Navy Day in the former imperial capital of St Petersburg, Putin praised Tsar Peter the Great for making Russia a great sea power. Putin did not mention Ukraine directly. But the Kremlin chief said he had signed a new navy doctrine, the details of which were not published, and touted the Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles as unique in the world.
Russia says it's completed testing of hypersonic Zircon cruise missile
Alexander Moiseyev, commander of the Northern Fleet, said the Admiral Golovko frigate would become the first to be armed full-time with the Zircon, TASS news agency reported. President Vladimir Putin has described the Zircon as part of a new generation of unrivalled arms systems, travelling at nine times the speed of sound.
Russia takes small cities, aims to widen east Ukraine battle
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said the city of Lyman had been “completely liberated” by a joint force of Russian soldiers and the Kremlin-backed separatists, who have waged war in the eastern region bordering Russia for eight years.
Russia says carried out hypersonic missile test
The missile was fired from the Admiral Gorshkov frigate stationed in the Barents Sea and "successfully hit" a target stationed 1,000 kilometres (625 miles) away in the White Sea in the Arctic, the defence ministry said.
Russia shows off Zircon hypersonic cruise missile in test-launch at sea
The missile was fired from the Barents Sea and hit a target in the White Sea, it said. Video released by the ministry showed the missile being fired from a ship and blazing into the sky on a steep trajectory.
Ukraine war is backdrop in US push for hypersonic weapons
The US is in a race with Russia and China to develop these weapons, which travel at speeds akin to ballistic missiles but are difficult to shoot down because of their maneuverability.
Russia test-fires new hypersonic Tsirkon missiles from frigate, submarine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has lauded the weapon as part of a new generation of unrivalled arms systems.
Biden talks sanctions, Putin warns of rupture over Ukraine
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden "urged Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine" and "made clear that the United States and its allies and partners will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine."
Russia test fires Zircon hypersonic missile
Hypersonics can travel more than five times the speed of sound and manoeuvre in mid-flight, making them much harder to track and intercept than traditional projectiles.
China joins heated race for new missiles, vies with US, Russia
The Financial Times reported on Saturday that China had launched a rocket carrying a hypersonic glide vehicle that flew through space, circling the globe before cruising down toward its target, which it missed by about two dozen miles.
Russia test fires submarine-launched hypersonic Tsirkon missile for first time
Russia's defence ministry said that the Severodvinsk submarine had fired the missile in the Barents Sea, successfully hitting its chosen target.
North Korea's 'hypersonic' missile: what we know
Hypersonic missiles can manoeuvre in mid-flight, making them much harder to track and intercept than traditional projectiles.
US aircraft carrier's successful trial test may blunt China's 'killer' missile threat: Report
The US' newest and most advanced nuclear carrier's third and final full ship shock trial was completed on Sunday off the coast of Florida, following the previous such trials on June 18 and July 16, the American navy said in a press release on Monday.
With cutting-edge hypersonics, Russia leads in new arms race
Hypersonics are able to travel at velocities of at least five times the speed of sound and manoeuvre in mid-flight, making them much harder to track and intercept than traditional projectiles.
Russia's S-500 missile system hits test target
After tests are completed the first S-500 system -- also known as Prometheus and the Triumfator-M -- will be sent to an air defence unit outside Moscow, the defence ministry said.
Russia test fires Zircon hypersonic cruise missile
Moscow has in recent years touted the development of futuristic weapons which it hopes will give it the edge in any arms race with the United States at a time of growing tensions with the West.
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