Russia to expand number of Zircon hypersonic cruise missile-capable ships

Andrey Stanavov

In a new push towards re-arming the country’s military with modern weaponry, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has ordered an expansion in the number of vessels fitted with cutting-edge Kalibr and Zircon cruise missiles.

Russia has introduced a whole range of state-of-the-art arms in recent years, and is now seeking to equip at least 70 percent of troops with them. So far, however, the goal has not been met and the tally of the newest hardware in the military’s possession is currently at about 68 percent.

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