Russia Deploys Frigate with Hypersonic Missiles January 5, 2023 Unipro2013main Military Trends, Top Military News </p> <h2>Launch of a Warship armed with new Hypersonic Cruise Missiles</h2> <p> President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday presided over the launch of a warship armed with new hypersonic cruise missiles on a training mission to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and the Mediterranean.<br /> “I am sure that such powerful weapons will make it possible to reliably protect Russia from potential external threats and will help ensure the national interests of our country,” Putin was quoted by Russian news agencies as saying.<br /> “We will continue to develop the fighting potential of our armed forces,” Putin said, adding that the Zircon missile system on the ship “has no equivalent”.<br /> Putin and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu took part via video conference in a ceremony for the launch of the mission of the Admiral Gorshkov frigate.<br /> “The main focus of the mission will be countering threats to Russia and supporting regional peace and stability together with friendly countries,” Shoigu said.</p> <p> <br /> Credit to : DW News</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors -
