MOSCOW — A new intercontinental weapon that can fly 27 times the speed of sound became operational on Dec. 27, Russia’s defense minister reported to President Vladimir Putin, bolstering the country’s nuclear strike capability.
Associated Press: New Russian weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound
Russian President Vladimir Putin (5L) visits the national defence control centre to oversee the test launch of the Avangard hypersonic missile, Moscow, Dec. 26, 2018.
