Russia Launches Nuclear Submarine Armed With ‘Unstoppable’ Zircon Hypersonic Missile
Russia has launched the Perm, its first nuclear submarine equipped with the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, which is reportedly impossible to intercept. The Perm, part of the Yasen-M class, will be commissioned into the Pacific Fleet next year. President Vladimir Putin hailed the launch as a milestone event, emphasizing Russia’s continued efforts to strengthen its naval capabilities. The Zircon missile, known for its Mach 8 speed and radar-evading plasma cloud, poses a major challenge to existing air defense systems.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Russia Launches Nuclear Submarine Armed With ‘Unstoppable’ Zircon Hypersonic Missile |
| Submarine Name | Perm (Yasen-M class) |
| Launch Location | Sevmash shipyard, Severodvinsk, Russia |
| Commissioning Date | 2026 (Pacific Fleet) |
| Role | Multi-role attack submarine |
| Missile Equipped | Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile |
| Speed of Missile | Mach 8 (9,900 km/h) |
| Range of Missile | 500 – 1,000 km (311 – 621 miles) |
| Stealth Feature | Plasma cloud absorbs radar waves (undetectable) |
| Current Threat Level | Impossible to intercept with existing air defenses |
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