Russia's Nuclear Submarines to Deploy Unrivaled Hypersonic Missiles
Russia is equipping its new Yasen-M submarines with hypersonic Zircon missiles, which President Vladimir Putin has praised as "unmatched." The Yasen-M submarines, considered the crown jewel of the Russian Navy, are nuclear cruise missile submarines known for their speed and stealth. The submarines can carry Russia's sea-launched Kalibr cruise missiles and the new Zircon hypersonic missile, which Putin claims can travel up to nine times the speed of sound. Russia's investment in its underwater military capabilities has resulted in a submarine fleet that surpasses its surface vessels.