Russia's New Hypersonic Missile System: A Shift in Military Priorities and Technological Advancements Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed his country's most powerful missile system as a game changer.
The Avangard hypersonic missile system, capable of breaching the Earth's atmosphere at speeds exceeding Mach 27, is leaving many nations scrambling to reassess their defense strategies.
The international community is not surprised by Russia's continued focus on military modernization.