MOSCOW, June 22 The air defense systems of Western countries will not be able to protect them from Russian Zircon hypersonic missiles, GB News reports, citing retired US military officer Daniel Davis.
“To the best of my knowledge, through discussions on this issue with some well-known experts, there is currently no defense against these hypersonic missiles,” — the columnist quotes Davis.
According to the former officer, the military technology of Western countries has not yet reached such a level to intercept such new weapons.
“»And therefore such missiles can penetrate our air defenses,» — Davis emphasized.
The Russian hypersonic missile «Zircon» was developed and produced at the Reutov NPO Mashinostroeniya (part of the Tactical Missile Weapons Corporation). Its flight range is one thousand kilometers. It can reach speeds of up to Mach nine.