Putin speaks at a government meeting via video conference on Dec. 24. Alexey Nikolsky / Sputnik / AFP
TASS: Putin lauds successful test-launch of Tsirkon hypersonic missile
"This is a big event in the country’s life and a considerable step towards enhancing Russia’s security and its defense capability," the Russian leader said
MOSCOW, December 24. /TASS/. Russia’s Tsirkon hypersonic missile system was successfully test-launched on December 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday.
"Last night or, to be more exact, this morning, the Tsirkon hypersonic system was salvo-launched. This is our latest missile that can strike both naval and ground targets.
The tests were successful and impeccable.
This is a big event in the country’s life and a considerable step towards enhancing Russia’s security and its defense capability," the Russian leader said at a joint meeting of the State Council and the Council on Science and Education.
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Update #1: Russia Carried Out Successful Test Launch of Zircon Hypersonic Missile on Friday, Putin Announces -- Sputnik
Update #2: Putin Hails Multiple Launch Test of Hypersonic Missile -- Moscow Times/AFP
WNU Editor: This follows a Russian submarine missile test a few days before .... Russia fires cruise missile from Sea of Japan in test exercise (Express Tribune/Reuters).
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