The first test plan of the Russian hypersonic missile has been moved to an earlier date. According to the report of Asian-Defense.net, Zircon Hypersonic (Object 4202) test, which is initially scheduled for 2018, might be conducted for the first time this spring. The missile, with an estimated 500 km range, was developed under the global non-nuclear deterrence strategy. Missiles can be integrated into nuclear submarines and mobile missile systems.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)