Russia is poised to carry out tests of its 'unstoppable' hypersonic missile from a naval ship for the first time, it was reported today. Deep secrecy has surrounded tests and designs of the 6,000mph Zircon, which Putin claims is unmatched by any Western missile. Russia is poised to carry out tests of its 'unstoppable' hypersonic missile from a naval ship for the first time, it was reported today. Hypersonic cruise missile Zircon is designed to be used against ships or land-based targets, and to enter production in 2021, commencing service the following year. Kiselyov, seen as a top Putin propagandist, said the Zircon missile could hit the targets in less than five minutes.

Source: Daily Mail March 12, 2019 11:37 UTC