Putin to deploy new hypersonic missile system as arms race escalates
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(Worthy News) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday his army would deploy a new hypersonic nuclear-capable missile system next year, upping the ante in a high-tech arms race with the U.S.
Mr. Putin made the announcement at a Kremlin meeting following tests of the hypersonic system known as Avangard.
“The test was completely successful: all technical parameters were verified,” Mr. Putin said, according to Russia’s state-run TASS news agency. [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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