Publish: 10:30, 05 Jan, 2023

Russia send hypersonic missile-armed ship to patrol global seas

Online Desk
Russia send hypersonic missile-armed ship to patrol global seas
সংগৃহীত ছবি

Russian government on Wednesday sent a frigate armed with the country's latest Zircon hypersonic missile on a trans-ocean cruise in a show of force as tensions with the West escalate over the war in Ukraine, reports AP.

Russia claimed that the Zircon missile can evade any Western air defenses by flying at an astounding 7,000 miles per hour (11,265 km/h).

Commissioned by the navy in 2018 following long trials, the Admiral Gorshkov is the first ship in the new series of frigates which were designed to replace the aging Soviet-built destroyers as a key strike component of the Russian navy.

Armed with an array of missiles, the ship is 130-meters (427-feet) long and has a crew of about 200.

In 2019, it circled the world oceans on a 35,000-nautical mile journey.

Intensive Tests

The Admiral Gorshkov has served as the main testbed for the latest Russian hypersonic missile, Zircon.

In recent years, the Zircon has undergone a series of tests, including being launched at various practice targets. The military declared the tests successful and Zircon officially entered service last fall.

Zircon is intended to arm Russian cruisers, frigates and submarines and could be used against both enemy ships and ground targets. It is one of several hypersonic missiles that Russia has developed.

The New Weapon

Putin has hailed Zircon as a potent weapon capable of penetrating any existing anti-missile defenses by flying nine times faster than the speed of sound at a range of more than 1,000 kilometers (over 620 miles).

He has also emphasized that Zircon gives the Russian military a long-range conventional strike capability, allowing it to strike any enemy targets with precision.

Russia's hypersonic weapons drive emerged as the U.S. has been working on its own Conventional Prompt Global Strike capability that envisions hitting an adversary’s strategic targets with precision-guided conventional weapons anywhere in the world within one hour.

Putin heralded Zircon as Russia's answer to that, claiming that the new weapon has no rival, giving Russia a strategic edge.

Months before ordering the invasion of Ukraine, Putin put the U.S. and its NATO allies on notice when he warned that Russian warships armed with Zircon would give Russia a capability to strike the adversary's “decision-making centers” within minutes if deployed in neutral waters.

Speaking via video link during Wednesday's sendoff ceremony, Putin again praised Zircon as a “unique weapon” without an “equivalent for it in any country in the world.”

In response, the Pentagon said it is monitoring the ship, and did not think it presented a threat that could not be countered.

“We are aware of the reports regarding the Russian launch of a frigate, the Admiral Grorshkov. We will continue to routinely monitor its activities as we maintain awareness of our operating environment," said Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Roger Cabiness. "While we do not comment on specific capabilities or speculate on hypotheticals, the Department of Defense remains confident in our ability to deter our adversaries and defend United States national security interests at any time, in any place.”

Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque

More News
Torrential rains kill 30 in DR Congo
Torrential rains kill 30 in DR Congo
Millions take to streets across US against Trump, Musk
Millions take to streets across US against Trump, Musk
Severe storms claim 16 lives, including children in US
Severe storms claim 16 lives, including children in US
Iran warns neighbors against hosting strike operations
Iran warns neighbors against hosting strike operations
Iran top diplomat rejects direct negotiations with US
Iran top diplomat rejects direct negotiations with US
Rain complicates recovery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll rises
Rain complicates recovery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll rises
Artificial glaciers boost water supply in northern Pakistan
Artificial glaciers boost water supply in northern Pakistan
Tulip accused of lying in UK Parliament about flat
Tulip accused of lying in UK Parliament about flat
Microsoft employee fears her code is used to kill Gaza children
Microsoft employee fears her code is used to kill Gaza children
Protesters from New York to Alaska assail Trump in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies
Protesters from New York to Alaska assail Trump in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies
Netanyahu to talk tariffs with Trump in Washington
Netanyahu to talk tariffs with Trump in Washington
Pakistan army commanders express ‘complete solidarity’ with Palestine
Pakistan army commanders express ‘complete solidarity’ with Palestine
Latest News
Torrential rains kill 30 in DR Congo
Torrential rains kill 30 in DR Congo
8 minutes ago | International
Gaza genocide: 'No Work, No School' campaign to be observed on Monday
Gaza genocide: 'No Work, No School' campaign to be observed on Monday
22 minutes ago | National
German delegation in city; sees economic potential
German delegation in city; sees economic potential
48 minutes ago | Business
ACC to file graft cases against former minister Hasan Mahmud, his wife
ACC to file graft cases against former minister Hasan Mahmud, his wife
1 hour ago | National
Emon makes record for fastest half-century as Bangladeshi batters
Emon makes record for fastest half-century as Bangladeshi batters
1 hour ago | Sports
BNP wants India to review Waqf law to uphold communal harmony
BNP wants India to review Waqf law to uphold communal harmony
1 hour ago | National
Sarjis Alam calls for nationwide protests in solidarity with Gaza on Monday
Sarjis Alam calls for nationwide protests in solidarity with Gaza on Monday
1 hour ago | National
Millions take to streets across US against Trump, Musk
Millions take to streets across US against Trump, Musk
1 hour ago | International
84 pro-Awami League lawyers ordered to be sent to jail
84 pro-Awami League lawyers ordered to be sent to jail
2 hours ago | National
Starlink gets BIDA approval to launch operations in Bangladesh
Starlink gets BIDA approval to launch operations in Bangladesh
2 hours ago | National
Record $3.29bn remittance inflow in March
Record $3.29bn remittance inflow in March
2 hours ago | Business
Govt to provide bicycles to 16,000 schoolgirls, training to 2 lakh women
Govt to provide bicycles to 16,000 schoolgirls, training to 2 lakh women
2 hours ago | National
Small firms, AI lead Europe’s 2024 patent activity, EPO reports
Small firms, AI lead Europe’s 2024 patent activity, EPO reports
2 hours ago | Tech
Shakib under investigation by ACC over corruption allegations
Shakib under investigation by ACC over corruption allegations
3 hours ago | Sports
CA calls for concerted efforts to improve maternal, child health
CA calls for concerted efforts to improve maternal, child health
3 hours ago | National
Sports hub to be set in 8 divisions with UAE support
Sports hub to be set in 8 divisions with UAE support
3 hours ago | Sports
Severe storms claim 16 lives, including children in US
Severe storms claim 16 lives, including children in US
3 hours ago | International
LPG price reduced by Tk 28 per 12-kg cylinder
LPG price reduced by Tk 28 per 12-kg cylinder
3 hours ago | Business
Sheikh Moinuddin joins as special assistant to road, transport, bridges ministry
Sheikh Moinuddin joins as special assistant to road, transport, bridges ministry
3 hours ago | National
‘We're hopeful of starting 2nd Tribunal soon’
‘We're hopeful of starting 2nd Tribunal soon’
4 hours ago | National
IMF satisfied with Bangladesh’s improvement: Finance Adviser
IMF satisfied with Bangladesh’s improvement: Finance Adviser
4 hours ago | National
Starmer to declare end of globalization as Trump’s trade war redraws economic order
Starmer to declare end of globalization as Trump’s trade war redraws economic order
4 hours ago | Business
Evaly MD Rassell, chairman Shamima sentenced for 3 yrs imprisonment
Evaly MD Rassell, chairman Shamima sentenced for 3 yrs imprisonment
4 hours ago | National
Dhaka set to vitrine new investment climate at global summit
Dhaka set to vitrine new investment climate at global summit
4 hours ago | Business
Iran warns neighbors against hosting strike operations
Iran warns neighbors against hosting strike operations
5 hours ago | International
Record Tk 4.11cr toll collected at Padma Bridge in 24 hrs
Record Tk 4.11cr toll collected at Padma Bridge in 24 hrs
5 hours ago | National
Bangladesh remains steadfast to prevent human trafficking
Bangladesh remains steadfast to prevent human trafficking
5 hours ago | National
Rizwana calls for positive mindset in environmental actions
Rizwana calls for positive mindset in environmental actions
5 hours ago | National
Election work including delimitation progressing well: CEC
Election work including delimitation progressing well: CEC
5 hours ago | National
Rain likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
Rain likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
6 hours ago | National
Most Read
IMF team in Dhaka to start talks today on $4.7bn loan
IMF team in Dhaka to start talks today on $4.7bn loan
12 hours ago | Business
‘Tomader Golpo’ wins hearts on Youtube
‘Tomader Golpo’ wins hearts on Youtube
11 hours ago | Entertainment
Mirza Fakhrul departs for Singapore
Mirza Fakhrul departs for Singapore
9 hours ago | National
Complexity in 55 constituencies
Complexity in 55 constituencies
9 hours ago | Special
Bank transactions to run from 10 am to 4 pm from today
Bank transactions to run from 10 am to 4 pm from today
10 hours ago | Business
Bangladesh-US trade surpassed $10bn in 2024
Bangladesh-US trade surpassed $10bn in 2024
9 hours ago | Special
Meta launches new AI model Llama 4
Meta launches new AI model Llama 4
9 hours ago | Tech
US Tariffs: Dr Yunus holds emergency meeting, give necessary directives
US Tariffs: Dr Yunus holds emergency meeting, give necessary directives
23 hours ago | National
Rizwana calls for positive mindset in environmental actions
Rizwana calls for positive mindset in environmental actions
5 hours ago | National
Laapataa Ladies writer denies plagiarism claims
Laapataa Ladies writer denies plagiarism claims
7 hours ago | Entertainment
Chief Advisor to discuss tariff issue with US administration
Chief Advisor to discuss tariff issue with US administration
22 hours ago | National
Rain likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
Rain likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
6 hours ago | National
Army chief leaves for Russia, Croatia to discuss bolstering defence ties
Army chief leaves for Russia, Croatia to discuss bolstering defence ties
10 hours ago | National
Iran warns neighbors against hosting strike operations
Iran warns neighbors against hosting strike operations
5 hours ago | International
US tariffs will have minimal impact on country’s exports
US tariffs will have minimal impact on country’s exports
6 hours ago | Business
‘Govt to address US tariff issue through bilateral talks’
‘Govt to address US tariff issue through bilateral talks’
12 hours ago | National
Tulip accused of lying in UK Parliament about flat
Tulip accused of lying in UK Parliament about flat
8 hours ago | International
Dhaka set to vitrine new investment climate at global summit
Dhaka set to vitrine new investment climate at global summit
4 hours ago | Business
Starlink gets BIDA approval to launch operations in Bangladesh
Starlink gets BIDA approval to launch operations in Bangladesh
2 hours ago | National
Remembering Suchitra Sen on 95th birth anniv
Remembering Suchitra Sen on 95th birth anniv
11 hours ago | Entertainment
Tarique Rahman mourns death of Koko’s mother-in-law
Tarique Rahman mourns death of Koko’s mother-in-law
8 hours ago | National
Country witnesses no major crime during Eid holidays
Country witnesses no major crime during Eid holidays
7 hours ago | National
Salahuddin presses interim govt for immediate election roadmap
Salahuddin presses interim govt for immediate election roadmap
12 hours ago | National
Microsoft employee fears her code is used to kill Gaza children
Microsoft employee fears her code is used to kill Gaza children
8 hours ago | International
Sarjis Alam calls for nationwide protests in solidarity with Gaza on Monday
Sarjis Alam calls for nationwide protests in solidarity with Gaza on Monday
1 hour ago | National
Rain brings respite to Dhaka residents amid heatwave
Rain brings respite to Dhaka residents amid heatwave
23 hours ago | City
July movement martyr Ridoy buried at his family graveyard
July movement martyr Ridoy buried at his family graveyard
22 hours ago | City
Starmer to declare end of globalization as Trump’s trade war redraws economic order
Starmer to declare end of globalization as Trump’s trade war redraws economic order
4 hours ago | Business
Impact of Trump's tariff not difficult to manage: Finance Adviser
Impact of Trump's tariff not difficult to manage: Finance Adviser
8 hours ago | Business
'World-class' Archer praised after rapid IPL turnaround
'World-class' Archer praised after rapid IPL turnaround
8 hours ago | Sports