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Link: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4994566/russia-hypersonic-missiles-royal-navy-weapons-ready-now/
Moscow tested the weapon back in June and the Zircon – also known as Tsirkon – has been in development for over 20 years.
Military experts warn the weapon has changed the face of modern warfare.
Currently, the Royal Navy's Sea Ceptor can shoot down missiles travelling at 2,300 mph, which is nowhere near Zircon's capabilities.
One senior Naval source: “Hypersonic missiles are virtually unstoppable.