'Avangard,' Russia's hypersonic nuclear-capable missile system, to evade U.S. defenses, Putin boasts - Washington Times

'Avangard,' Russia's hypersonic nuclear-capable missile system, to evade U.S. defenses, Putin boasts - Washington Times

Russia to unleash 'Avangard' hypersonic missiles, evade U.S. defenses worldwide, Putin boasts

From the left, Sergei Ivanov, Russian special representative on questions of ecology and transport, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chief of General Staff of Russia Valery Gerasimov, oversee the test launch of the Avangard hypersonic ... more >

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times - Wednesday, December 26, 2018