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Photos Show New Supersonic Missile Threatening China's Navy


Published on 2025-03-10 14:02:43 - Newsweek
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The article from MSN discusses the development and testing of a new Russian anti-ship missile, the Zircon (Tsirkon), which has been highlighted in recent photos and reports. This missile, capable of traveling at hypersonic speeds up to Mach 9, poses a significant threat to naval forces, particularly China's navy, due to its speed and maneuverability. The Zircon missile was successfully test-fired from the Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov in the Barents Sea, demonstrating its potential to evade modern missile defense systems. The missile's development is part of Russia's broader strategy to modernize its military capabilities, aiming to maintain strategic superiority in naval warfare. The article includes images of the missile launch and discusses the implications of such technology on global naval power dynamics, especially in regions like the South China Sea where tensions are high.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/photos-show-new-supersonic-missile-threatening-china-s-navy/ar-AA1ABVw1 ]