Armed Forces Russia has put into operation the Avangard, a nearly 2-ton nuclear hypersonic glide vehicle launched by an intercontinental missile, capable of exceeding Mach 27, reaching over 6,000 km, and maneuvering within the atmosphere before impact; a weapon presented by Putin as a response to U.S. missile defense shields. Valdemar Medeiros 29/05/2026 at 16:15
Armed Forces Showcasing a Range of Over 18,000 km and Speeds Exceeding 24,000 km/h, the Russian Avangard System Utilizes a Hypersonic Boost-Glide Vehicle Capable of Maneuvering in the Upper Atmosphere and Bypassing Strategic Missile Defense Shields, Redefining the Global Nuclear Balance Valdemar Medeiros 13/02/2026 at 22:22
