US EditionRussia tested new nuclear-powered cruise missile, top general says
- On Tuesday, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov told President Vladimir Putin the Burevestnik test flew 14,000 kilometers over about 15 hours.
- Russian officials say the test shatters the myth of Washington's invulnerability and signals Russia would not hesitate in a large-scale conflict, while NetEase analysts argue it shows resolve against U.S. threats.
- Analysts noted NATO designates the Burevestnik as SSC-X-9 Skyfall, and Putin said during a visit to a command center that `it is truly a unique weapon, one that no other country in the world possesses.`
- Observers note the test raises immediate strategic concerns as U.S. military officials warn a single Russian strike could obliterate the United States despite U.S. superiority.
- Russia's arsenal includes Borey-class submarines armed with 16 R-30 Bulava ballistic missiles and the silo-based Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile carrying 10 to 15 warheads.
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While there is uncertainty about the peace negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, Vladimir Putin is moving ahead on the development of a very special missile.
According to President Putin, Russia has tested a novel, nuclear-powered cruise missile and now wants to station the weapon. According to him, "Burewestnik" is invincible and can cover 14,000 kilometres.
Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, which can carry a nuclear warhead and is moving towards fielding the weapon, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Moscow says the Burevestnik can stay in the air longer than any other missile and is immune to any air defenses.
The Russians announced that they had passed a nuclear-powered cruise missile test. "A unique creation," said Vladimir Putin. What project has the Kremlin master with this new weapon?
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