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🚨🇷🇺🇧🇾 Russia and Belarus conduct their first joint nuclear forces exercise, practicing coordinated use of strategic and tactical nuclear weapons Full range of nuclear operations tested: ▪️Russian nuclear submarine launched Sineva ICBM from submerged position ▪️Yars intercontinental missile fired from Plesetsk Cosmodrome ▪️Belarusian Iskander-M ballistic missile launched from Kapustin... show more

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"Practical launches of ballistic and cruise missiles will be practiced during the joint drills of the Russian and Belarusian nuclear forces," Putin announced. Rattle-rattle-rattle of a nuclear saber... Putin and Lukashenko conducted a joint nuclear forces training session via video link. During the session, Putin stated that "the nuclear triad must ensure the maintenance of parity and the balance of power on a global level." Putin's statements: ▪️Russia does not intend to get dragged into an arms race; Russian nuclear triad will remain at the level of necessary sufficiency. ▪️Systematic and consistent training exercises are essential for strengthening the security of the Russia and Belarus, as well as protecting against threats from all directions. ▪️The "Sarmat" missile is capable of overcoming all current and future air defense systems. ▪️Russia will continue to equip its Strategic Missile Forces with new missile systems. ▪️The use of nuclear weapons is an exceptional measure to ensure the country's security. Lukashenko's statements: Belarus does not intend to fight anyone unless it is provoked. Otherwise, the republic "will not stand on ceremony." ▪️Belarus and Russia are not threatening anyone, but they stand ready to defend their shared fatherland from Brest to Vladivostok. ▪️Belarus will be drawn into the war in only one scenario - if aggression is committed against its territory. The country has no intention of getting involved in the war in Ukraine, as there is no need for it, either civil or military. ▪️Lukashenko is ready to meet with Zelenskyy "at any location - in Ukraine or Belarus" to "discuss the issues in Belarusian-Ukrainian relations."

"Practical launches of ballistic and cruise missiles will be practiced during the joint drills of the Russian and Belarusian nuclear forces," Putin announced. Rattle-rattle-rattle of a nuclear saber... Putin and Lukashenko conducted a joint nuclear forces training session via video link. During the session, Putin stated that "the nuclear triad must ensure the maintenance of parity and the balance of power on a global level." Putin's statements: ▪️Russia does not intend to get dragged into an arms race; Russian nuclear triad will remain at the level of necessary sufficiency. ▪️Systematic and consistent training exercises are essential for strengthening the security of the Russia and Belarus, as well as protecting against threats from all directions. ▪️The "Sarmat" missile is capable of overcoming all current and future air defense systems. ▪️Russia will continue to equip its Strategic Missile Forces with new missile systems. ▪️The use of nuclear weapons is an exceptional measure to ensure the country's security. Lukashenko's statements: Belarus does not intend to fight anyone unless it is provoked. Otherwise, the republic "will not stand on ceremony." ▪️Belarus and Russia are not threatening anyone, but they stand ready to defend their shared fatherland from Brest to Vladivostok. ▪️Belarus will be drawn into the war in only one scenario - if aggression is committed against its territory. The country has no intention of getting involved in the war in Ukraine, as there is no need for it, either civil or military. ▪️Lukashenko is ready to meet with Zelenskyy "at any location - in Ukraine or Belarus" to "discuss the issues in Belarusian-Ukrainian relations."

Anton Gerashchenko

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🚨 JUST IN: Russia has successfully launched a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching virtually any point in Europe Its range exceeds 10,000 kilometers. Russia is holding joint nuclear drills with Belarus and, for the first time during such exercises, has transferred nuclear munitions to military units in both countries. Normally, such procedures are rehearsed using mock warheads rather than actual nuclear weapons.

🚨 JUST IN: Russia has successfully launched a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching virtually any point in Europe Its range exceeds 10,000 kilometers. Russia is holding joint nuclear drills with Belarus and, for the first time during such exercises, has transferred nuclear munitions to military units in both countries. Normally, such procedures are rehearsed using mock warheads rather than actual nuclear weapons.

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Russia and Belarus have started joint military exercises on the combat use of nuclear weapons on May 19 through May 21. 64,000 troops will participate in the exercises. Russia's Strategic Missile Forces, the Northern and Pacific Fleets, long-range aviation, and some forces from the Leningrad and Central Military Districts are involved. According to Russia, the exercises involve more than 200 missile launchers, over 140 aircraft, 73 surface ships, and 13 submarines. Video attached: footage from the Zapad-2025 joint Russia-Belarus military exercises (September 2025), which included training with nuclear-capable systems and hypersonic missiles near NATO borders. Source: BBC

Russia and Belarus have started joint military exercises on the combat use of nuclear weapons on May 19 through May 21. 64,000 troops will participate in the exercises. Russia's Strategic Missile Forces, the Northern and Pacific Fleets, long-range aviation, and some forces from the Leningrad and Central Military Districts are involved. According to Russia, the exercises involve more than 200 missile launchers, over 140 aircraft, 73 surface ships, and 13 submarines. Video attached: footage from the Zapad-2025 joint Russia-Belarus military exercises (September 2025), which included training with nuclear-capable systems and hypersonic missiles near NATO borders. Source: BBC

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🚨 Russia launches an intercontinental ballistic missile Russia’s Defense Ministry says it has successfully carried out a combat-training launch of an ICBM from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The missile flew an intercontinental trajectory and struck its target at the Kura test range in Kamchatka. Officially, it was a test of the strategic missile system’s performance. But every such launch also serves as a reminder that Russia’s nuclear forces remain operational and combat-ready.

🚨 Russia launches an intercontinental ballistic missile Russia’s Defense Ministry says it has successfully carried out a combat-training launch of an ICBM from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The missile flew an intercontinental trajectory and struck its target at the Kura test range in Kamchatka. Officially, it was a test of the strategic missile system’s performance. But every such launch also serves as a reminder that Russia’s nuclear forces remain operational and combat-ready.

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Russia has successfully launched an Russia has successfully launched an RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The Russian Defense Ministry said the launch was conducted to verify the missile system’s tactical, technical, and flight characteristics. Training warheads reached their designated impact area. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The Russian Defense Ministry said the launch was conducted to verify the missile system’s tactical, technical, and flight characteristics. Training warheads reached their designated impact area. Facts Russian/NATO DesignationSS-27 Mod 2/ RS-24 Yars VariantsNo Variants Mobility and RoleRoad-mobile/Silo-based ICBM Designer/ProducerMoscow Institute of Thermal Technology Range10,500-12,000 k Warhead Type and WeightNuclear/ 49,600 kg MIRV and YieldMIRVx10 /250-300 kt Guidance System/AccuracyInertial with Glonass Stages/Propellant3 stages/ Solid-Fueled IOC/Retirement2010/Still Active Status/Number of UnitsOperational/63 mobile;10 silo-based Launch Vehicles Compatible with older Russian Silos Yars TEL/MZKT-79221 Development The RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is a MIRVed version of the Topol-M with the payload modified to carry up to 10 MIRVs each containing a thermonuclear warhead weighing 300 kilotons. The Yars is 3 staged, solid-fueled and can be launched from a silo or mobile launcher. Like its predecessor the Topol-M, the Yars is designed to evade missile defense systems and is becoming a foundational part of the Russian Strategic Missile Forces (RSMF) with an estimated 80% of Russia’s ground-based missile force being made up of Topol-M and Yars missiles by 2016. Since its introduction in 2010, when the first road-mobile Yars was deployed at Teykovo, the Yars has replaced SS-19 missiles at the 28th Missile Guards Division at Kozelsk, and is deployed at Novosibirsk and Tagil. Russia also continues to retire old SS-18, SS-19, and SS-25 missiles replacing them with the Yars or deactivating silos and garrisons. Strategic Implications The RS-24 Yars has been at the forefront of Russian efforts to modernize its nuclear forces. The Yars gives the ground based element of Russia’s Nuclear Triad increased effectiveness through its ability to evade missile defense systems. The missile has the capability to maneuver during flight and deploy both active and passive decoys which gives Yars the advantage against modern missile defense systems. The RS-24 is Road-mobile and can deploy in retired Russian missile silos making the missile more difficult to detect. This coupled with the fact that the Yars only takes 7 minutes to launch poses serious threats to the missile defense system used by the US to protect its homeland and its allies. The RS-24 is a vital part of Moscow’s effort to increase the survivability its nuclear forces and to counter missile defense systems being deployed by the United States. The Yars ICBM is expected to stay a vital part of Russia’s Nuclear Forces for the next 20 years.

Russia has successfully launched an Russia has successfully launched an RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The Russian Defense Ministry said the launch was conducted to verify the missile system’s tactical, technical, and flight characteristics. Training warheads reached their designated impact area. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The Russian Defense Ministry said the launch was conducted to verify the missile system’s tactical, technical, and flight characteristics. Training warheads reached their designated impact area. Facts Russian/NATO DesignationSS-27 Mod 2/ RS-24 Yars VariantsNo Variants Mobility and RoleRoad-mobile/Silo-based ICBM Designer/ProducerMoscow Institute of Thermal Technology Range10,500-12,000 k Warhead Type and WeightNuclear/ 49,600 kg MIRV and YieldMIRVx10 /250-300 kt Guidance System/AccuracyInertial with Glonass Stages/Propellant3 stages/ Solid-Fueled IOC/Retirement2010/Still Active Status/Number of UnitsOperational/63 mobile;10 silo-based Launch Vehicles Compatible with older Russian Silos Yars TEL/MZKT-79221 Development The RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is a MIRVed version of the Topol-M with the payload modified to carry up to 10 MIRVs each containing a thermonuclear warhead weighing 300 kilotons. The Yars is 3 staged, solid-fueled and can be launched from a silo or mobile launcher. Like its predecessor the Topol-M, the Yars is designed to evade missile defense systems and is becoming a foundational part of the Russian Strategic Missile Forces (RSMF) with an estimated 80% of Russia’s ground-based missile force being made up of Topol-M and Yars missiles by 2016. Since its introduction in 2010, when the first road-mobile Yars was deployed at Teykovo, the Yars has replaced SS-19 missiles at the 28th Missile Guards Division at Kozelsk, and is deployed at Novosibirsk and Tagil. Russia also continues to retire old SS-18, SS-19, and SS-25 missiles replacing them with the Yars or deactivating silos and garrisons. Strategic Implications The RS-24 Yars has been at the forefront of Russian efforts to modernize its nuclear forces. The Yars gives the ground based element of Russia’s Nuclear Triad increased effectiveness through its ability to evade missile defense systems. The missile has the capability to maneuver during flight and deploy both active and passive decoys which gives Yars the advantage against modern missile defense systems. The RS-24 is Road-mobile and can deploy in retired Russian missile silos making the missile more difficult to detect. This coupled with the fact that the Yars only takes 7 minutes to launch poses serious threats to the missile defense system used by the US to protect its homeland and its allies. The RS-24 is a vital part of Moscow’s effort to increase the survivability its nuclear forces and to counter missile defense systems being deployed by the United States. The Yars ICBM is expected to stay a vital part of Russia’s Nuclear Forces for the next 20 years.

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JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇬🇧 Russia launches ICBM in chilling signal as tensions with UK surge Russia has successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The launch comes just one day after Moscow warned that British military targets could be targeted in response to UK support for Ukraine. The timing is drawing attention as tensions between Russia and Britain continue to escalate. Russia has repeatedly used strategic missile tests as a demonstration of its nuclear deterrent. Plesetsk is one of the country’s key ICBM testing facilities. 👀 A powerful strategic signal from Moscow as the confrontation with the West intensifies.

JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇬🇧 Russia launches ICBM in chilling signal as tensions with UK surge Russia has successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The launch comes just one day after Moscow warned that British military targets could be targeted in response to UK support for Ukraine. The timing is drawing attention as tensions between Russia and Britain continue to escalate. Russia has repeatedly used strategic missile tests as a demonstration of its nuclear deterrent. Plesetsk is one of the country’s key ICBM testing facilities. 👀 A powerful strategic signal from Moscow as the confrontation with the West intensifies.

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🚨🇷🇺RUSSIA: HYPERSONIC MISSILE STRIKE WAS A WARNING TO THE WEST Yesterday’s strike on a weapons factory in Dnipro, Ukraine, marked the first use of a new hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). According to Putin, it can travel at speeds up to Mach 10, and there is no way of intercepting it. The missiles are capable of striking anywhere in Europe within 20 minutes and can carry conventional or nuclear warheads. Source: RT

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🚨🇷🇺RUSSIA: HYPERSONIC MISSILE STRIKE WAS A WARNING TO THE WEST Yesterday’s strike on a weapons factory in Dnipro, Ukraine, marked the first use of a new hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). According to Putin, it can travel at speeds up to Mach 10, and there is no way of intercepting it. The missiles are capable of striking anywhere in Europe within 20 minutes and can carry conventional or nuclear warheads. Source: RT

Mario Nawfal

985,567 views • 1 year ago

🇷🇺 Russia just released footage of every leg of its nuclear triad firing, simultaneously. Bombers, hypersonic missiles, ICBMs, and a frigate. All in one exercise. All in 72 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry launched this unannounced on May 19, mobilizing 64,000 troops, over 200 missile launchers, 140 aircraft, 73 warships and 13 submarines. 8 of them nuclear. The ministry framed it explicitly as a rehearsal for "the preparation and use of nuclear forces under the threat of aggression." Belarus joined in with an Iskander ballistic missile launch inside Russian territory. Congress. This dropped while the world is watching Washington and Tehran finalize a peace deal. Russia hasn't been at that table. It hasn't been invited. And it just reminded everyone it doesn't need to be. When's the last time you saw all 3 legs of a nuclear triad fire in a single exercise? What do you think Putin's actually signaling here?

🇷🇺 Russia just released footage of every leg of its nuclear triad firing, simultaneously. Bombers, hypersonic missiles, ICBMs, and a frigate. All in one exercise. All in 72 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry launched this unannounced on May 19, mobilizing 64,000 troops, over 200 missile launchers, 140 aircraft, 73 warships and 13 submarines. 8 of them nuclear. The ministry framed it explicitly as a rehearsal for "the preparation and use of nuclear forces under the threat of aggression." Belarus joined in with an Iskander ballistic missile launch inside Russian territory. Congress. This dropped while the world is watching Washington and Tehran finalize a peace deal. Russia hasn't been at that table. It hasn't been invited. And it just reminded everyone it doesn't need to be. When's the last time you saw all 3 legs of a nuclear triad fire in a single exercise? What do you think Putin's actually signaling here?

Mario Nawfal

626,465 views • 3 months ago

Key takeaways from the interview with the head of GUR, Budanov: ▪️There will be no nuclear strike, even when we enter Crimea; ▪️Nuclear bombs for Su-27M planes were brought to Belarus; ▪️Ukraine is obliged to intervene in all political processes in russia. Our task is to strengthen the influence of GUR on everything that happens in the decision-making rooms; ▪️Russia is considering the option of announcing mobilization this fall to conscript about 450,000 people. This should not be feared, as russia conscripts about 20,000 people every month; ▪️China supplies russia with drones and chips, but these are dual-use goods. They won't dare to supply weapons; ▪️There have been several serious assassination attempts on Zelensky, but our special services work well; ▪️Since 1991, we have lacked a strategy; ▪️The bombers and often the missiles that strike Ukraine are the very ones we handed over to russia; ▪️He will speak about the relationship between GUR and Prigozhin after the war.

Key takeaways from the interview with the head of GUR, Budanov: ▪️There will be no nuclear strike, even when we enter Crimea; ▪️Nuclear bombs for Su-27M planes were brought to Belarus; ▪️Ukraine is obliged to intervene in all political processes in russia. Our task is to strengthen the influence of GUR on everything that happens in the decision-making rooms; ▪️Russia is considering the option of announcing mobilization this fall to conscript about 450,000 people. This should not be feared, as russia conscripts about 20,000 people every month; ▪️China supplies russia with drones and chips, but these are dual-use goods. They won't dare to supply weapons; ▪️There have been several serious assassination attempts on Zelensky, but our special services work well; ▪️Since 1991, we have lacked a strategy; ▪️The bombers and often the missiles that strike Ukraine are the very ones we handed over to russia; ▪️He will speak about the relationship between GUR and Prigozhin after the war.

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584,121 views • 3 years ago

🚨🇵🇰 Pakistan missile program: Separating fact from fiction When the US intelligence chief flags Pakistan's missiles as a threat to America, the claim warrants scrutiny. Do the facts support this concern? Consider geography: Pakistan lies over 11,000 km from the US East Coast—a distance far beyond the range of its entire missile inventory Pakistan's current capabilities: 🔸 Shaheen-III – Medium-range ballistic missile (up to 2,750 km). Nuclear-capable. Pakistan's longest-range system. Tested 2021 🔸 Shaheen-1A – Short-range ballistic missile (up to 900 km). Nuclear-capable. Tested 2021 🔸 Abdali – Short-range ballistic missile (up to 450 km). Tested 2026 🔸 SMASH – Hypersonic anti-ship missile (up to 350 km). Unveiled 2026 🔸 Ra'ad-II – Air-launched cruise missile (up to 600 km). Nuclear-capable. In service since 2020 The math is simple: even the longest-range missile falls nearly 8,000 km short of US territory. This isn't a program oriented toward intercontinental reach, but one focused on regional deterrence

🚨🇵🇰 Pakistan missile program: Separating fact from fiction When the US intelligence chief flags Pakistan's missiles as a threat to America, the claim warrants scrutiny. Do the facts support this concern? Consider geography: Pakistan lies over 11,000 km from the US East Coast—a distance far beyond the range of its entire missile inventory Pakistan's current capabilities: 🔸 Shaheen-III – Medium-range ballistic missile (up to 2,750 km). Nuclear-capable. Pakistan's longest-range system. Tested 2021 🔸 Shaheen-1A – Short-range ballistic missile (up to 900 km). Nuclear-capable. Tested 2021 🔸 Abdali – Short-range ballistic missile (up to 450 km). Tested 2026 🔸 SMASH – Hypersonic anti-ship missile (up to 350 km). Unveiled 2026 🔸 Ra'ad-II – Air-launched cruise missile (up to 600 km). Nuclear-capable. In service since 2020 The math is simple: even the longest-range missile falls nearly 8,000 km short of US territory. This isn't a program oriented toward intercontinental reach, but one focused on regional deterrence

Sputnik

108,434 views • 5 months ago

‼️‼️🇺🇸 BREAKING - The U.S. Navy has confirmed that between September 17 and 21, as part of the strategic systems program, 4 intercontinental ballistic missiles of the Trident II D5 type, flying over 13,000 km, were test-fired from Ohio-class nuclear submarines. 🚀 Their launch was carried out from the east coast of Florida. ▪️ This is the 197th successful test launch and deployment of this type of missile since the 1980s. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

‼️‼️🇺🇸 BREAKING - The U.S. Navy has confirmed that between September 17 and 21, as part of the strategic systems program, 4 intercontinental ballistic missiles of the Trident II D5 type, flying over 13,000 km, were test-fired from Ohio-class nuclear submarines. 🚀 Their launch was carried out from the east coast of Florida. ▪️ This is the 197th successful test launch and deployment of this type of missile since the 1980s. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

Visioner

3,771,613 views • 11 months ago

Western Warning to Kiev on Strikes The West has warned Ukraine that Russia will attack the government quarter and state agency facilities in the coming days, according to monitoring channels. Among the weapons reportedly to be deployed are Kh-22/32 missiles from Tu-22M3 aircraft based at the Olenya airfield, Kh-101 missiles from Tu-160 and Tu-95MS aircraft based at the Olenya and Ukrainka airfields, and Iskander-M ballistic missiles. The list also includes Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles, some launched from the Kursk region, Kalibr-type missiles, Kinzhal missiles fired from MiG-31K aircraft, and strike UAVs. Sources: RV · monitoring channels Compiled from different sources across the geopolitical spectrum. Draw your own conclusions.

Western Warning to Kiev on Strikes The West has warned Ukraine that Russia will attack the government quarter and state agency facilities in the coming days, according to monitoring channels. Among the weapons reportedly to be deployed are Kh-22/32 missiles from Tu-22M3 aircraft based at the Olenya airfield, Kh-101 missiles from Tu-160 and Tu-95MS aircraft based at the Olenya and Ukrainka airfields, and Iskander-M ballistic missiles. The list also includes Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles, some launched from the Kursk region, Kalibr-type missiles, Kinzhal missiles fired from MiG-31K aircraft, and strike UAVs. Sources: RV · monitoring channels Compiled from different sources across the geopolitical spectrum. Draw your own conclusions.

Zlatti71

40,722 views • 3 months ago

🚨🇷🇺 NATO IN PANIC: RUSSIA’S FIRST ZIRCON-ARMED NUCLEAR SUBMARINE IS ENTERING SERVICE Russia’s Project 885M nuclear submarine Perm is expected to complete trials and join the Navy before the end of 2026. It will be Russia’s first multipurpose nuclear submarine built from the outset to carry Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles as standard armament. 🔸 The Yasen-M combines the concealment and endurance of a nuclear-powered attack submarine with Russia’s most advanced naval strike weapons. Its arsenal includes Zircon, Kalibr and Oniks missiles for attacks against warships and targets deep inland. 🔸 The submarine has a submerged displacement of around 13,800 tonnes, reaches 31 knots underwater, can dive to 520 metres and remain at sea for up to 100 days. 🔸 Zircon reaches speeds of around Mach 9 and can strike sea and land targets at ranges exceeding 1,000 km. Its speed leaves defending forces only minutes to detect the launch, identify the target and attempt an interception. 🔸 The missile has already been successfully launched from beneath the surface, but Perm turns that tested capability into the standard armament of an operational submarine rather than a launch from an adapted trial platform. 🔸 Surface ships carrying hypersonic missiles can be tracked by satellites, aircraft and patrol vessels. A Yasen-M can remain hidden beneath the ocean, change its firing position and attack from an unexpected direction. 🔸 The same submarine can hunt carrier groups and other major warships while holding naval bases, ports, command centres and infrastructure on land at risk. Finding Perm will be NATO’s first problem. Stopping its missiles after launch will be the second — and at Mach 9, the alliance may have only minutes to solve it. Does NATO have an answer to a Mach 9 missile launched from beneath the ocean?

🚨🇷🇺 NATO IN PANIC: RUSSIA’S FIRST ZIRCON-ARMED NUCLEAR SUBMARINE IS ENTERING SERVICE Russia’s Project 885M nuclear submarine Perm is expected to complete trials and join the Navy before the end of 2026. It will be Russia’s first multipurpose nuclear submarine built from the outset to carry Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles as standard armament. 🔸 The Yasen-M combines the concealment and endurance of a nuclear-powered attack submarine with Russia’s most advanced naval strike weapons. Its arsenal includes Zircon, Kalibr and Oniks missiles for attacks against warships and targets deep inland. 🔸 The submarine has a submerged displacement of around 13,800 tonnes, reaches 31 knots underwater, can dive to 520 metres and remain at sea for up to 100 days. 🔸 Zircon reaches speeds of around Mach 9 and can strike sea and land targets at ranges exceeding 1,000 km. Its speed leaves defending forces only minutes to detect the launch, identify the target and attempt an interception. 🔸 The missile has already been successfully launched from beneath the surface, but Perm turns that tested capability into the standard armament of an operational submarine rather than a launch from an adapted trial platform. 🔸 Surface ships carrying hypersonic missiles can be tracked by satellites, aircraft and patrol vessels. A Yasen-M can remain hidden beneath the ocean, change its firing position and attack from an unexpected direction. 🔸 The same submarine can hunt carrier groups and other major warships while holding naval bases, ports, command centres and infrastructure on land at risk. Finding Perm will be NATO’s first problem. Stopping its missiles after launch will be the second — and at Mach 9, the alliance may have only minutes to solve it. Does NATO have an answer to a Mach 9 missile launched from beneath the ocean?

NewRulesGeopolitics

29,823 views • 1 month ago